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Public buses in many cities have been capturing both audio and video recordings of drivers at all times on almost 300 Ride On buses. The supposed reason for the system is to capture what drivers say. However, the recordings also capture conversations of the passengers.
American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland is Not Happy With Audio Recordings on Buses
These constant audio recordings have troubled civil liberties advocates. They are concerned that people's privacy rights are no longer a concern. A staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland named David Rocah believes that passengers still have a reasonable expectation of privacy on a bus. He stated, "people often have very private conversations in public if they think no one can hear them."
Invasion of Privacy
In the United States there are laws protecting privacy rights. This includes public disclosure of private facts, appropriation of plaintiff's identity for the defendant's benefit, placing the plaintiff in a false light in the public eye, and unreasonably intruding upon plaintiff's seclusion.
Intrusion upon seclusion is an act of intruding into the seclusion of another that is objectionable to a reasonable person. To prevail, the plaintiff must show that they have "a reasonable expectation of privacy." Generally, if you're out driving on public roads, your privacy rights don't protect anything you're doing that is visible to the public. However, when your privacy is invaded in your own home, you may have a valid invasion of privacy claim.
That being said, do you think there is a reasonable expectation of privacy on public transportation?
Which Cities Monitor Bus Drivers With Audio Recordings?
- In October, the Baltimore Maryland Transit Administration began audio recording on some buses.
- Buses and trains in San Francisco use video and audio recordings.
- Buses in Atlanta are adding video and audio recordings.
What to Do if You Have Been the Victim of Invasion of Privacy
Privacy laws are ever changing. Invasion of privacy is a serious issue and should be dealt with immediately. It is best to speak to an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about privacy torts. You can find experienced attorneys by searching under practice area within your state.
What do you think? Are audio recording on public transportation an abuse of government power? Is this sort of surveillance necessary?
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A full time Tuckshop is available at St Francis Xavier's School. The Tuckshop is open for lunch and snack times. Flexischool lunch orders can be placed at any time online. Additional items are sold across the counter at both lunch times. We welcome any parents who would like to assist in the Tuckshop. Your children love these days and it promotes an opportunity for parents to meet new parents and make friends within the community. The menu and price list is forwarded home early in the school year.
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When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfying curiosities (yours and ours).
Restaurant: Kale & Clover Location: 20511 N. Hayden Road Open: About three weeks Eats: Health food Price: $15-$20/person
Sitting on the patio at Kale & Clover in Scottsdale with a plastic glass full of Arizona-made wine can feel almost as comfortable as sitting at home. With strings of lights floating overhead and plush outdoor furniture to sink into, this latest spot from local restaurateur German Osio (Local Bistro, Central Bistro, SumoMaya) is both a stylish dining destination and an unpretentious place to enjoy a leisurely meal.
The food here, according to the restaurant's tagline, is "mindful." But the word doesn't just refer to the fact that the menu focuses on healthy, mostly vegetarian eats. We were happy to find that each of the dishes we tried on our visit were also carefully prepared and most important, easy to enjoy.
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Thanks to a selection of pressed juices, salads, and healthy takes on Asian dishes, Kale & Clover fits in perfectly with the growing number of healthy-food type restaurants that have cropped up around town. Diners can just as easily enjoy their food to go, as they can in the dining room, which is decorated in bright white and accented with "natural" touches -- think, faux grass and mini potted succulents.
Service is eager, maybe even overly so, but the staff may settle as time goes on.
There are health food classics such as hummus and raw veggies with dip; the former, dubbed "Super Seed Hummus," comes crowned with chia and sunflower seeds, as well as a drizzle of olive oil. The toppings add a nice texture and richness to otherwise standard issue hummus, but the rainbow of raw vegetables you get for dipping turn this into a surprisingly substantial starter.
Salads appeal to current dining trends, with two of six including kale and one taking Asian inspiration. And at $10 each they're not a bad buy, though the addition of protein (none come with any included) will cost you at least $5 more.
The namesake Kale & Kale blends kale, of course, with apples, celery, almonds, golden raisins, and clover sprouts. Though the sherry-agave vinaigrette was quite nice, too-thick pieces of celery tended to over power the other flavors when you stumbled upon one in a bite.
For vegetarians and omnivores alike, the zucchini panini is sure to be a hit. Tender marinated red peppers layered with zucchini, tomato, basil, garlic, cheese, and pesto create a medley that tastes garden-fresh. Crunchy ciabatta bread a nice contrast of textures.
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But the surprise hit on the menu might be the Faux Pho. Considering how bastardized Asian noodle soups have been lately, we were glad to find this bowl takes creative liberty without going too far.
There's not much of the rich, slightly spicy broth to be had, but what there is you'll want to eat. And the bowl is loaded with a flavorful abundance of noodles, basil, jalapeños, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and more. As you sip your way through the dish, you'll find the broth gets hotter and hotter as the jalapenos concentrate their flavor in less and less liquid. It's nice, provided to you don't mind the heat.
In a north Scottsdale shopping complex filled with blow dry bars and upscale boutiques, Kale & Clover blends in perfectly. Both the food and space are meant to make you feel good. They succeed.


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Mr. Wallace Thomas and Ms. Marietta Pulliam of Beaufort announce the engagement of their daughter, Woodley Thomas of Waco, Texas, to Kyle Gillentine of Waco, the son of Don and Linda Gillentine of Greenville, Texas.
The wedding is planned July 2, 2011.
The bride-elect graduated from Thomas Heyward Academy, Georgia Southern University, and the Medical University of South Carolina. She is currently employed as a Physical Therapist at a Rehabilitation Hospital.
The groom-elect graduated from Greenville High School (Texas) and Texas A & M University. He is currently employed as an Inventory Control Supervisor at Tractor Supply Company Distribution Center.


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Chris Mennel, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Manager. He joined Alerding CPA Group in 2006 upon graduating from Indiana University. Chris oversees the audit process for closely-held businesses, non-profit organizations, pension and A-133 plan audits and provides support for phantom share and bonus plan calculations.
Jennifer Ray, CPA, promoted to Tax Manager, will focus on the day-to-day management of the Tax Department and building and maintaining client relationships. She specializes in large multi-state tax returns and tax planning for closely-held businesses and has worked in public accounting for over 10 years.
Sarah Seacat, CPA, CFE, also an IU graduate, was promoted to Audit Manager. Sarah has been with the firm for 7 years during which she earned her CPA and Fraud Examiners licenses. Sarah oversees staff involvement on attestation engagements, retirement plan audits and consults on legal/liability fraud, personal injury and business valuations.
Tracie Delph, CPA, specializes in assisting clients with QuickBooks set-up, compilation, tax and consulting services for closely-held businesses. She was promoted to Sr. Accountant – Entrepreneurial Services. Tracie is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and joined the firm in 2011.
Carrie Carpenter, promoted to Audit Senior, has been with Alerding CPA Group for 2 years. Carrie has her MBA and will oversee fieldwork for audits, reviews and compilations while continuing to build client/firm relationships.
Jennifer Barnes joined the firm in 2006. She has been promoted to Client Services Specialist – Tax Dept. and will be preparing tax returns while ensuring the firm's commitment to providing quality and timely accounting services to clients.
Krista Oakley has joined Alerding CPA Group as a Staff Accountant – Entrepreneurial Services. Her responsibilities include providing bookkeeping services for closely-held businesses. She specializes in QuickBooks set-up, installation, training and support. Krista is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Lynn Koch is our new Tax Administrator. She will be responsible for processing tax returns, customer service, and developing protocols to improve the internal flow of documentation within the Tax Department.
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This weekend there were a couple of on-line quilt events in which I was interested in participating. Bonnie is hosting the old tobacco road mystery. And Judy has been posting some directions for an easy quilt she designed. Both quilts looked like a good way to put a dent in the scrap bin/stash. But, before hubby took off for a fishing weekend, he made me promise not to spend my time holed up inside if it was nice outside. And it has been absolutely gorgeous this weekend. So, I have been forced to abandon those plans, which is probably for the best anyways. I already have way too many UFOs .
Of course, I am still suffering from a terrible case of insomnia. I nap in the sun all afternoon, and am awake most of the night. Actually, I kinda feel like I have my days and nights mixed up. So I have spent my normal sleeping hours in my sewing room, quietly adding borders to more quilt tops.
This one is still waiting for more borders. I really want to add something similar to the border on the top pictured below. It was made by Caroll, who was my teacher while I worked on the applique blocks in the quilt top above. (I hope you don't mind me sharing your photo, Caroll.) I am not really sure how to proceed with this type of border, so it may take a while to finish. Especially in my sleepy state.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Good Intentions, but...
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
More tops ready for quilting
Completed buck-a-block top
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Crossing borders...off my list
The top is now complete and waiting for cool weather for quilting.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
I must confess
This summer has not been very productive for me as far as quilting goes. I hope to get back into the swing of it soon, as I have so many tops needing quilting, as well as a stack of quilts I would like to begin. But, since I have not been quilting, I have had little to blog about either. That makes me sad.
This is the top as it arrived home to me.
When I pulled it back out earlier this year, I knew instantly why I had never finished the quilt. The outer border was "off". It was not symetrical . I felt terrible about re-doing someone else's hard work but I just couldn't keep it as it was. So, the control freak in me won out. I pulled the border off and rearranged the blocks so that they made a border that flowed more to my liking.
But once I got it all stitched back together, something still wasn't right.
Yikes! How could it be? Had I not put it back together right? I stared at it for a while then walked away. When I returned to the top, once again the answer was obvious. There was another round of blocks that was not behaving as I would like it to. I just hadn't noticed earlier because of the outer border issue.
Once again I struggled with the concept of re-doing someone else work. After all, isn't that the whole idea of a round robin- to have contributions from other quilters? But, I caved to the inner control freak (don't tell my husband; he thinks he's the control freak of the family ;) ). I ripped out the offending blocks and rearranged them to my liking before putting it all back together again. Sigh. At any rate, here is the after picture of the top.
I hope I haven't offended those lovely ladies who worked on my round robin. I imagine that I probably have. So, I do apologize for that. But, the truth is, I would never finish this quilt if I hadn't made the changes. And that would have been the bigger offense.
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The average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep to maintain physical, mental, and emotional health. Sleep deprivation – less than seven hours of rest at night – causes changes in appetite, hormone release, and the ability to solve complex problems. With all the changes that take place in the body during sleep deprivation, it's no surprise that your moods and ability to regulate your emotions also suffer.
Emotions and Sleep
Eight of ten adults report having sleep problems of some kind. For many people, their sleep disturbances will come and go. Others may find sleep disturbances can be more persistent. An occasional sleepless night, shouldn't be unexpected. Problems start to arise when sleep deprivation becomes chronic, interfering with the natural sleep-wake cycle.
Lack of sleep can leave you irritable, angry, or more anxious than usual. Stress levels go up as your moods become more negative and difficult to control. Stress, anxiety, and sleep loss can create a continuing cycle – less sleep leads to more stress, more stress leads to less sleep.
Chronic sleep deprivation, or insomnia, can be the first sign of a more serious problem like depression. Anxiety disorders including panic disorder, are often preceded by a period of sleep loss. Insomnia then continues as the disorder worsen.
How Sleep Can Help
Getting a full night's rest allows your body the time it needs to cleanse, rejuvenate, and keep itself functioning at its best. During sleep, the brain goes to work cleaning itself of waste that builds up during the day. It prunes and strengthens pathways to keep your thoughts clear and decision-making skills sharp. Without that restoration time, critical thinking skills and reasoning abilities start to decrease.
As thought processes slow, emotional control and regulation become more difficult. It's harder to think and act appropriately when the brain hasn't had time to recharge. And, your thought processes significantly affect your emotional state. Anxiety and depression-related symptoms intensify as emotional regulation deteriorates.
Getting Better (and More) Sleep and Control Over Emotions
Developing the habits for better sleep helps all aspects of your health from appetite control to reaction times. When it comes to emotional regulation, a healthy body working at its best provides the right conditions for a balanced emotional state.
The Right Conditions
High-quality sleep starts with the right conditions. A supportive mattress that's free from lumps and sagging prevents waking during the night from discomfort as well as reducing aches and pains in the morning.
The bedroom should also be kept as dark as possible at night. The body uses regular 24-hour cycles called circadian rhythms to control the timing of your sleep-wake cycle. Exposure to light is a primary factor in determining your circadian rhythm. Any light that enters the bedroom at night could disrupt your sleep cycle. Blackout curtains, heavy drapes, and blinds can all help keep your room dark and your sleep cycle regular.
Your body temperature falls as your body prepares for sleep. To maintain this lowered body temperature, keep the bedroom at a cool 60-68 degrees. If you tend to get hot easily or you experience hot flashes, you may need to keep the temperature even lower.
Relax for Better Sleep and Emotional Health
Beyond the mattress, your bedroom needs to be a sleep sanctuary where you can escape from the stress and pressure of the outside world. Everything from the color of the walls to the sheets on the bed contributes to a relaxed atmosphere in the bedroom. Cool neutrals and pastels in blue and green have been shown to help the mind and body relax. Natural elements like houseplants, photos of nature, and decor pieces inspired by nature can also help bring your brain to a calm state in preparation for sleep.
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Even with the right conditions and a relaxing bedroom, it can be tough to get your mind to shut down for the day. If you have trouble, consider:
Meditation: Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and even lower the levels of stress-related proteins in the body over time. Mindfulness meditation is often used to treat insomnia because it teaches the practitioner to bring thoughts into the present moment rather than the past or future, which is where your stress exists.
Yoga: Like meditation, yoga has been shown to help relax the body, relieve tension, and reduce inflammation. Additionally, a regular yoga routine has been shown to improve mood and perception of well being. There are many types of yoga so be sure to use poses or a routine that's meant to bring your mind and body to a calm state.
Bedtime Routine: Every part of your bedtime routine should help you relax. Routines help the brain and body know when it's time to release sleep hormones. They can also relieve tension and stress that's built up throughout the day. Both meditation and yoga have both been shown to be good additions to a bedtime routine, and both can be performed from the comfort of your own bed. Other activities that can help relax you include a warm bath, warm cup of milk, reading a book, or listening to quiet music.
This post was written by Samantha (Sam) Kent. She is a researcher for SleepHelp.org. Her favorite writing topic is how getting enough sleep can improve your life. Currently residing in Boise, Idaho, she sleeps in a California King bed, often with a cat on her face.


text: Locating Active Directory Site Options with Powershell 2. October 2013 Ryan Active Directory , IT Professional , Powershell , Windows Server Comments (0) So as you may know, I hang out on ServerFault a lot. And last night, one of my favorite ServerFault members, Mark Marra, asked an interesting question there that sent me on a long journey of research in order to answer it. (Mark's got his own IT blog by the way which you should totally check out. He's a world class Active Directory guy, the kind of guy that doesn't usually ask easy questions, so I'm proud of myself whenever I'm able to answer one of his questions.) The link to the actual question and answer on ServerFault is here, most of which I am about to repeat in this post, but I'll see if I can embellish a little here on this blog. Question: How can I use PowerShell to find AD site options like +IS_INTER_SITE_AUTO_TOPOLOGY_DISABLED in PowerShell? I've been playing around with the following command, but can't get it to spit out anything useful. Get-ADObject -Filter 'objectClass -eq "site"' `-Searchbase (Get-ADRootDSE).ConfigurationNamingContext ` -Properties options Answer: The above command is very close, but off by just a hair. The short and simple answer is that the above command is searching for the options attribute of the Site object itself, when we actually need to be looking at the NTDS Site Settings object belonging to that site. And furthermore, there is no Powershell-Friendly way of getting this data as of yet, i.e., there is no simple Get-ADSiteOptions Cmdlet... but we may just have the cure for that if you can get through the rest of this blog post. We just need to figure out where exactly to find the data, and then we can use Powershell to grab it, wherever it may be hiding. Take the following two commands: Repadmin /options <DC> gives us the DSA options that are specific to the domain controller being queried, such as whether the domain controller is a global catalog or not, and the Repadmin /siteoptions <DC> command gives us the options applied to the Active Directory Site to which the domain controller being queried belongs (or you can specify that you want to know the settings for another site with the /site:California parameter. Full repadmin syntax here, or just use the /experthelp parameter.) Note that these settings are relatively advanced settings in AD, so you may not work with them on a regular basis. Sites by default have no options defined, so if you find yourself working with these options, chances are you have a more complex AD replication structure on your hands than the average Joe. If all you have are a few sites that are fully bridged/meshed, all with plenty of bandwidth, then you probably have no need to modify these settings. More importantly, if you modify any of these settings, it's very important that you document your changes, so that future administrators will know what you've done to the domain. So where does repadmin.exe get this information? The settings for individual domain controllers come from here: That is, the options attribute of the NTDS Settings object for each domain controller. The site options come from the NTDS Site Settings object for each site. (Not the site object itself: ) Here is the basic MSDN documentation on the Options attribute: A bitfield, where the meaning of the bits varies from objectClass to objectClass. Can occur on Inter-Site-Transport, NTDS-Connection, NTDS-DSA, NTDS-Site-Settings, and Site-Link objects. Now we know exactly which bits repadmin.exe works on when we issue a command such as repadmin /options DC01 +IS_GC or repadmin /siteoptions DC01 /site:Arlington +IS_INTER_SITE_AUTO_TOPOLOGY_DISABLED. Fortunately, repadmin.exe as well as the ADSI Edit MMC snap-in both have bitmask translators in their code, so that they can show us the friendly names of the value of the options attribute, instead of just a 32-bit hexadecimal code. If we want to roll our own Get-ADSiteOptions Cmdlet, we'll have to build our own bitmask translator too. Fortunately the bitfields for both the DC settings and the Site settings are documented, here and here. Here is an excerpt for the Site options bitmask: So now we have enough information to start working on our Get-ADSiteOptions Cmdlet. Let's start with this basic snippet of Powershell: ForEach($Site In (Get-ADObject -Filter 'objectClass -eq "site"' -Searchbase (Get-ADRootDSE).ConfigurationNamingContext)) { Get-ADObject "CN=NTDS Site Settings,$($Site.DistinguishedName)" -Properties Options } What that does is get the DistinguishedName of every Site in the forest, iterate through them and get the attributes of each Site's NTDS Site Settings object. If the options attribute has not been set for a Site (which remember, is the default,) then it will not be shown. Only Sites with modified options will show as having an options attribute at all. Furthermore, in Powershell, it will come out looking like this: It's in decimal. 16 in decimal is 0x10 in hex, which we now know means IS_INTER_SITE_AUTO_TOPOLOGY_DISABLED. So, without further ado, let's see if we can build our own Get-ADSiteOptions Cmdlet: #Require -Version 3 #Require -Module ActiveDirectory Function Get-ADSiteOptions { <# .SYNOPSIS This Cmdlet gets Active Directory Site Options. .DESCRIPTION This Cmdlet gets Active Directory Site Options. We can fill out the rest of this comment-based help later. .LINK http://myotherpcisacloud.com .NOTES Written by Ryan Ries, October 2013. email@example.com. #> [CmdletBinding()] Param() BEGIN { Set-StrictMode -Version Latest # This enum comes from NtDsAPI.h in the Windows SDK. # Also thanks to Jason Scott for pointing it out to me. http://serverfault.com/users/23067/jscott Add-Type -TypeDefinition @" [System.Flags] public enum nTDSSiteSettingsFlags { NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_AUTO_TOPOLOGY_DISABLED = 0x00000001, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_TOPL_CLEANUP_DISABLED = 0x00000002, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_TOPL_MIN_HOPS_DISABLED = 0x00000004, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_TOPL_DETECT_STALE_DISABLED = 0x00000008, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_INTER_SITE_AUTO_TOPOLOGY_DISABLED = 0x00000010, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_GROUP_CACHING_ENABLED = 0x00000020, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_FORCE_KCC_WHISTLER_BEHAVIOR = 0x00000040, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_FORCE_KCC_W2K_ELECTION = 0x00000080, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_RAND_BH_SELECTION_DISABLED = 0x00000100, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_SCHEDULE_HASHING_ENABLED = 0x00000200, NTDSSETTINGS_OPT_IS_REDUNDANT_SERVER_TOPOLOGY_ENABLED = 0x00000400 } "@ ForEach($Site In (Get-ADObject -Filter 'objectClass -eq "site"' -Searchbase (Get-ADRootDSE).ConfigurationNamingContext)) { $SiteSettings = Get-ADObject "CN=NTDS Site Settings,$($Site.DistinguishedName)" -Properties Options If(!$SiteSettings.PSObject.Properties.Match('Options').Count -OR $SiteSettings.Options -EQ 0) { # I went with '(none)' here to give it a more classic repadmin.exe feel. # You could also go with $Null, or omit the property altogether for a more modern, Powershell feel. [PSCustomObject]@{SiteName=$Site.Name; DistinguishedName=$Site.DistinguishedName; SiteOptions='(none)'} } Else { [PSCustomObject]@{SiteName=$Site.Name; DistinguishedName=$Site.DistinguishedName; SiteOptions=[Enum]::Parse('nTDSSiteSettingsFlags', $SiteSettings.Options)} } } } } And finally, a screenshot of the fruits of our labor - what we set out to do, which was to view AD Site options in Powershell: Tags:


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Edible Six Pack Rings Could Save The Ocean/
You may have seen a post floating around on social media about edible 6 pack rings. If you haven't, well, at least you're seeing this one. That's what the people at Saltwater Brewery are hoping for. They need this product to receive as much attention as possible, because it's saving the lives of sea creatures, and arguably us.
These 6 pack rings are actually made from biodegradable food products, like barley and wheat ribbons, that if eaten by sea turtles and other marine life it's completely harmless. The rings are as sturdy and functional as plastic rings, but cost a bit more to produce, so although you might pay a few bucks more for your 6 pack, you'll be making a positive impact on the environment.
If you're old enough, you might remember going to fast food chains as a kid and being handed a tray full of food in styrofoam. After years of pressure from the public, changes were eventually made.
So spread the word and share this post. Because if Heineken, Carlsberg, SAB Miller and the other giants follow suit, one step at a time, the world might just become a better place.
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text: I am not a big make-up gal. Never was. But the reality is that you turn an age where make-up becomes a necessity. However, for me it needs to be very natural and clean looking. After moisterizing, I start with the "Eclat Touch" from YSL. Around the eyes and nose, the best thing for giving the light that you need. I then cover the little imperfections with concealer from GLOSSIER. BARE Minerals powder to give an even skin. And then to finish up the CHANEL sun powder. Little mascara and eyeliner when I want a stronger look. For my eyebrows I found "Boy Brow" from GLOSSIER to be pretty amazing. It gives you these thick eyebrows, and looks so natural. I just love it. Favorite color lipstick right now "Cake" from GLOSSIER. Such a killer look, and still so natural for everyday. Leave a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.Comment Name Email Website Make-up essentials Published: March 22, 2016 Author: jenwonders Category: Beauty Previous: Wondering what spring has in store? Next: Hippie at heart


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The following definitions are taken from the essay From Streets to Galleries "published in 2002. Other opinions are drawn from the conference" The fate of the lines, "held by graffiti writer in person in 2003. It all started from graffiti writing , a phenomenon initially characterized by incessant young boys and girls determined to impose their pseudonyms in urban areas. Over the years it has created its own language code, differentiating the works in stylistic categories and giving rise to a dense network of international connections of passionate players. Would be more accurate, however, to associate the phenomenon of writing to Hip-Hop, which contains many other elements linked to forms of expression of an urban economy, and in any case born in that environment, such as the MC-ing, DJ-ing and turntablism The breakdance.
The main lines of the culture of graffiti writing, which now has over thirty years of evolution and that has reached every corner of the planet, have been exhaustively treated in the site database graffiti.or: first online resource on the topic to date important point reference for those who practice or want to approach the phenomenon. [ citation needed ] 'Aerosol-Art was one of the first artistic expressions juxtaposed with the graffiti writing. It is the use of aerosol spray painting applications aerografiche similar to conventional production aerografiche. The first Aerosol-Art has enriched the meaning connoting Graffiti writing and making palatable to the general public, and later, he found his own artistic independence and dignity. Many Aerosol Artist-graffiti writer but are also increasingly emerging figures that make Aerosol-Art is a starting point of arrival. The Aerosol-Art is therefore a painting technique aerografica often associated with the production of graffiti writing.
The trend -Graffiti Logo emerges when some graffiti writers are beginning to associate its name with an icon that is serially reproduced on the surfaces of the urban environment. The communicative effectiveness of these products on the population not connected to the phenomenon is undoubtedly greater than normal production logos of graffiti writing. This phenomenon was expressive protagonist of the first experiences of "street art" international connoting many successful artists. The first street artist in Italy to use new expressive techniques such as the reproduction of the logo and the monumental paintings by spray and paint Pea Brain was in Bologna at the beginning of the nineties , ahead of the "nouvel vague" street art that is born a few years now. This kind of implications, however, was born from the commingling of the initial forms with certain current-European, mainly involved in the design, perhaps in part because of the courses of studies undertaken by some of the most influential writer.


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Quality and respect
A very warm welcome to Greenvale State School's website! We hope that you will enjoy visiting our website and that it will provide you with a good insight into our vibrant, happy and successful school. Our school values at Greenvale are I am safe, I am respectful, I am a learner, and underpin everything we do at Greenvale State School.
The staff at Greenvale are caring, experienced and committed to meeting the individual needs of every child, creating a happy, secure environment in which we can all 'grow and learn together'. We acknowledge our role in preparing children for the future.
We believe that children learn best when they are excited by, actively involved in and have a clear purpose for their learning. Our door is always open and we are very happy to meet with you, show you around our school and discuss the opportunities Greenvale can provide for your child.
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the Cornhusker State
State flower: Goldenrod
State tree: Cottonwood
State capital: Lincoln
State bird: Western Meadowlark
To do the tourist thing, call 1-800-228-4307
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Nebraska State Quilt Guild Quilt Nebraska is our annual conference each year in
July. It is held in different cities around the state. Annual dues are $15. Our
newsletter is published six times a year. The Nebraska State Quilt Guild, 6325
Tanglewood Lane, Lincoln NE 68516
"The Heartland Quilt Network is an organization of quilting guilds, professional quilt teachers and quilt shops. The purpose of HQN is to share information with members about programs, workshops, teachers, quilt shows and quilting events in the 4 state area (and possible surrounding areas as well) of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. Guilds have found this to be especially helpful in sharing teachers with other guilds and shops to help programs be very cost effective for everyone. Yearly membership is $15.00 per guild, shop or teacher. The membership fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30.Yearly membership includes a full directory of all members, quarterly newsletter and biannual meetings usually held in October and April. At the meetings members can share information in person. Members have the opportunity to promote: Guilds - meetings, workshops, local teachers, speakers, and quilt shows. Shops - classes and teachers Teachers - lectures and workshops andshow samples of their work if they desire." For information contact: Jane Buckley -firstname.lastname@example.com or Sue Miller - email@example.com
Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild We have about 15 members who pay $15 per year in dues. Our meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month,2p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church. We enjoy various programs given by award winning quilters and or members, host a yearly quilt show, make and give quilts to various charities, work together on raffle quilt every other year. email@example.com
Pivot Point Quilters of south central Nebraska draws from Minden, Campbell, Bladen, Blue Hill, Lawrence, Kenesaw, Red Cloud, Superior. Annual dues $15; visit at no charge. Meeting third Monday, 7 pm, Bladen Methodist Church in Bladen. Contact Diane Harris, firstname.lastname@example.com. Everyone is welcome. Please join us!
Broken Bow
Custers Last Stitch Quilt Guild meets at the Broken Bow Public Library 7 pm the 4th Monday of the month. We have over 50 members. Dues are $30. a year. We have special speakers, member lessons, community service projects, trips, and teach all Custer County 4th Graders the Discover Nebraska project. We do lots of other fun things. Guests are welcome to visit.
EMail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Lots of other fun things. Guests are welcome to join us. Broken Bow Public Library, 626 S D, Broken Bow, NE.
Prairie Patchwork Quilt Guild. We have about 30 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We meet at 5:15 pm on the last Thursday of the month at the Garfield County Library. Jerryl Rowse firstname.lastname@example.com
Cedar Rapids
Piecin' Pals Quilt Guild meets 1st Wed @ 7:30 pm @ the Community Center in Cedar Rapids (located in Boone county about 20 miles from Albion, Spalding, Fullerton, and Greeley). Dues are $12.00. Guests and new members are very welcome. For more information call Tracy @ 800-657-2157 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
- Chadron
Pine Ridge Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at Prairie Pines Lodge, 900 W. 7th Street. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are welcome; There is a monthly educational program, social and charitable events and projects, show and tell, optional challenge projects, road trips and plenty of laughs. Contact Janice at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
- Columbus
Calico Quilt Club (formed in 1981)of Columbus Nebraska meets at the Columbus Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM. Art Group meets most months on the same date at 10 AM. We have Block of the Month quilts, challenges and make a yearly fund raiser quilt. Proceeds go to local charities. Contact Joan at firstname.lastname@example.com
- Curtis
Frontier Stitchers are a great group of 15 gals from the Frontier County area in Nebraska. Our dues are $13. We meet on the fourth Monday each month at 7 PM in the Methodist Church located at 402 Center Ave. Some of our annual activities include secret stitchers, block exchanges, challenges, a Spring Tea, and of course our Christmas Party. The guild helps with the Annual Spring Fling Quilt Retreat held each June at the local college. Contact email@example.com for more info.
- Elkhorn
Cottonwood Quilters. We have over 200 members. Dues $20 a year. We meet at on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am and 3rd Monday of the month 7:00pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn. We offer small quilt groups, speakers, classes, yearly quilt retreat, and quilt show every other year. Contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Fairbury
Fairbury, Rock Creek Quilter's Guild. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month except June (when we have a tour) and December. Dues are $10 a year and we have app. 40 members. We have been sponsoring a quilt show in the even numbered year. There are many projects to keep us busy. email@example.com
- Franklin
Crafty Quilters. We have about 25 members who pay $12 per year dues to learn a new pattern each month. We meet at 6 pm on the third Thursday at SEW WHAT's NEW quilt shop at 609 15th Avenue, Downtown Franklin. More Info call Karen, 308-425-3360 or email@example.com
- Fremont
Prairie Piecemakers Needlework Guild, PO Box 1202, Fremont NE 68025 meets the last Monday of each month at 7:30pm at Good Shepherd Church
- Grand Island
Prairie Pioneer Quilter, PO Box 675, Grand Island NE 68802
- Hastings
Hastings Quilters Guild, PO Box 442, Hastings NE 68901 meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7pm at 1st St. Paul's Lutheran Church Basement.
- Hebron
Thayer County Quilt Guild has 45 members who pay $10 per year in dues. Included in the dues is a monthly newletter and discount on guild sponsored classes. We meet at 7 pm on the third Thurday of the month, from August through May. We meet at the Thayer Co Court House in Hebron. We have a Row by Row swap, fat quarter swaps, secret stitcher, classes, programs and trips. Every other year we have a quilt show and on opposite years a mini quilt auction. Every one is welcome. Contact email@example.com for more information.
- Kearney
Country Crossroad Quilt Guild. Kearney, Nebraska. We have about 85 members who pay $25 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the 4th Thursday of the month at First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Drive. We have monthly programs which include trunk shows, classes, or group projects. We have a newsletter, fat quarter drawing,secret sister, an annual challenge quilt. We are on Facebook. firstname.lastname@example.com
- Lincoln
Lincoln Quilters Guild Nebraska State Quilt Guild, 2625 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502. Annual dues: $20.00 Annual convention (QuiltNebrsaka), mid-year quilt show/merchant mall (Thread Across Nebraska), state fair quilt competition/show, regional quilt gatherings, Discover Nebraska quilt education program, library quilt book project, newsletter (published six times per year). Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild. We meet the last Tuesday of the Month : Jan- Oct at The International Quilt Study Center and Museum. We also have about 5 sew days when the guild meets to sew on certain Saturdays. Dues are $35 a year and that includes membership to the International Modern Quilt Guild. email@example.com
- Loup City
Threads of Time Quilt Guild. We have about 30 members, we meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Catholic Parish Center. we begin the day with Needles and Friends at 10:30 a fun time to gather to work on projects. the meetings is at 6pm. Dues are $15. yearly. we have special speakers, trunk shows, member presentations, and many other fun things.
EMail: firstname.lastname@example.com
- McCook
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, 308-345-5358.
- Nebraska City
Heritage Quilt & Needlework Guild, 315 S 16th, Nebraska City NE 68410 meets the 4th Tuesday at 7pm.
- Norfolk
Country Piecemakers Quilt Guild, 509 Norfolk Ave, Norfolk meets the 3rd Monday of the month (except December) at 7:30pm at Norfolk Senior Center, 307 Prospect St. 85 members. annual quilt retreat 3rd weekend in February, quilt show every other year, in 1999 September 24-26 during LaVitsef Time in Norfolk
- North Platte
Heartland Quilters' Guild. We have 60 members and pay $15 a year in dues. We meet at 6:30 PM on the 1st Thursday of the month at the McKinley Education Center at F & Willow. Some of the community projects include: baby quilts for our neonatal intensive care unit, comfort quilts for the Rape and Domestic Abuse organization and cancer hats for our local cancer center. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Omaha
The Omaha Quilters Guild. One of the largest quilting guilds in the state. Meets every second Tuesday of the month from September through May. National speakers, workshops, annual show, block of the month, charitable projects and much more. Visit our website for more information on meetings, dues, and fun. Omaha Quilters' Guild is dedicated to the appreciation of the art and the craft of quiltmaking through education and participation.
omqg.blogspot.com We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7PM. Our meetings are held at the Quilting Place, 11019 I Street, Omaha. We are a newly formed group whose focus is on the modern aesthitic of quilts and quilting. All those interested in quilting are welcome to visit. firstname.lastname@example.com
- Ord.
Memory Stitchers Quilt Guild. Approximately 35 members who pay $10 a year dues. We meet the 1st Monday of each month at Parkview Meeting Room in Ord. We have Block of the Month, Secret Stitchers, classes, trips, Round Robins and small groups interested in applique and miniature quilts. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
- Ravenna
Annevar Quilt Guild meet the 4th Monday of each month except December. Meeting place is Seneca Sunrise at 7:00 PM. Dues are $10. Meetings include demonstrations, ideas, speakers and show and tell. We hold an annual quilt show during the town's annual celebration. Our guild is involved in various community service activities and offer scholarships for higher education. Contact Gwen Stengel for more information at firstname.lastname@example.com We welcome visitors.
- Sarpy County
The Braided River Quilters meet the fourth Tuesday of the month (August thru May) at 7pm in the Midlands Hospital cafeteria. We have a program planned for each meeting plus fat quarter and door prize drawings.
- Seward
Blue Valley Quilters, 636 Seward Street, Seward, Nebraska 68434. We have about 50 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the third Monday of the month, at the Seward Civic Center. We have a library, do round-robins, mystery quilts, fabric/theme and UFO challenges. We do a show about every 3 years, do charity quilts and have bus trips every year.
- Shelby
2 dozen very active members. Dues $15 annually. Meetings: 7:30 P.M, 4th Monday night of the month, Shelby Senior Center. BOM, Mystery Block, Secret Stitchers, Birthday Exchange, Heartwarming quilts, Annual Quilt Show.
- Superior
Kountry Quilts. 40 members who pay $10 per yr in dues. Meets at 7pm the third Thursday of the month. New members always welcome.
- Valentine
Sandhills Piecemakers Guild. We have 26 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We normally meet on the 4th Monday of the month, 6:30-7:00 P.M., depending on the season, at the First Baptist Church in Valentine. We have lessons at most meetings, sew-ins, all day classes with carry-in luncheons, quilt raffles to benefit charity, charity baby quilt projects,and quilt shows several times a year that tie in with fair, and community promotions. We meet before every monthly meeting to socialize and help each other with sewing projects. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
- Wahoo
Wahoo Krazy quilters. We meet the 2nd Friday of the month at the Methodist Church in Wahoo, Ne Dues are $12/year. We make a raffle quilt for the Historical Society of Saunders County and a quilt for the Saunders Hospital Auxilary every year. There are about 30 members in our group.
- York
York Area Quilt Guild. A group of about 25 quilters meet at the The Quilt Basket, 718 N. Lincoln Ave, York, NE on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. From September to May we open with a program or guest speaker, then refreshments and a short business meeting. We top the night off with Show and Tell. June, July and August we meet for an informal evening of sewing and visiting. Contact our local quilt shop for more information at email@example.com


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|By Richard (Rik) Brooks
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|April 1, 2013 08:15 AM EDT
The following article is an excerpt from Rik's upcoming book, 'Mobile Application Development using PowerBuilder and Appeon'
I am here to tell you it's true. You can write iPad applications in PowerBuilder. I'm sure that you are waiting for the other shoe to drop but ladies and gentlemen, there is no other shoe. It is simply the truth. You can write iPad applications in PowerBuilder.
Those of you who have iPads, have you ever seen an MDI application running on an iPad? No? Neither had I. That is until I took a PowerBuilder application and, using Appeon, deployed to my iPad and ran the app.
I guess the only real catch is that the product is in Beta test and won't be available to the general public until spring 2013. Still, it's going to be well worth the wait.
I have a first round beta version of the product and have to admit, this is a solid product. So far I've seen just one small bug that I can easily live with.
The General Idea
Allow me to begin with a very high level view.
To begin what we have is an application server on one machine and the target machine runs the application (see Figure 1). This is not new technology. It's mature and works. So, the developer writes his application then deploys it using the Appeon toolbar. The steps used are very similar to Appeon for the Web.
In the deployment process the developer has two critical decisions to make. One decision is whether the server-side deployment goes on his own machine or another server. In a production environment it would go to another server almost always but during development it would probably go to his own local machine.
I guess that brings us to the first really important point. Like a web-based application, there is a part that runs on a server. This server might be your local machine, especially during development, or it might be a production machine somewhere on a network. It may even be a cloud. This is the machine to which PowerBuilder deploys.
Then there is the client-side machine. That would be your iPad or other mobile device. You can deploy this with an IPA file or through the Appeon WS application.
Now we have the application deployed to the host machine.
The other decision is whether to deploy the native iPad application as a stand-alone IPA file or whether we will use the Appeon WorkSpace IPA file. Appeon Workspace is a container IPA file that allows the developer to avoid the complexities and associated annoyances of packaging a stand-alone IPA file. For this article and in fact probably all future articles on this subject I will use the Appeon WorkSpace because it's just so easy.
Next we install Appeon WorkSpace on the iPad. Appeon WorkSpace can be downloaded from the Apple app store simply by searching for Appeon. Once you have installed Appeon WorkSpace you will be able to add new applications to it. In the process of installing a new application Appeon WorkSpace will prompt the user for the URL off the host (Server-Side) machine and the specific application to which you deployed. It will then download the application. Bear in mind that Appeon WorkSpace is just a container application.
First of all the owner of the iPad has to have installed the Appeon Workspace. Once that is installed the user opens Appeon Workspace and adds a new application to it. Appeon Workspace will prompt the user for the tcpip address of the host machine. That's how the connection is made.
The Development/Deployment Machine
For the sake of this article we are going to assume that these are the same machine. In fact, in a production environment you would have a deployment machine somewhere else. Where it is and how you access is so configurable that I won't even address it here.
Let's talk about your development machine. You must have IIS installed on your local machine if you are deploying to a .NET server environment. Appeon also supports a Java server environment. You also need PowerBuilder and a DBMS but this is standard for PowerBuilder programmers and you should be familiar with this.
If you are using the .NET Server environment then .NET 4.0 is also required. It's important that you get that right so here is how you check:
Got to c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework (see Figure 2) and you should see a folder that starts with v4NNNN.
You can also check from IIS (see Figure 3).
Go to the Control Panel and select Administrative Tools, then select IIS Manager. I have two, one version 6 and 7 I use the latest version. Under connections I select Application Pools and it will, if properly configured, display several ASP.NET 4.X application pools.
Besides the .NET Framework you need to have IIS installed. To check that you just open a browser and type localhost. You should see something like Figure 4.
Now you have to test to see if you correctly installed AEM. To do that go to your browser and type http://localhost/aem You should see a webpage that looks like Figure 5.
Your screen won't look precisely like Figure 5. I compressed it a little so it would fit on the page of the magazine better.
Did you not see Figure 5? Did you see something like Figure 6 instead?
You may even see a screen that says something about a thread being aborted (don't you hate it when that happens?) This means you need to go back to your IIS manager and restart the web server. See Figure 7 for that.
Once you have installed everything you will need two pieces of information because we are about to head over to our iPad and set that up too. You will need the name of the router connection that your development machine is using. You will also need the TCPIP address of the machine that is hosting IIS.
To get your TCPIP address just go to the Start menu, then type 'CMD' in the Search box. When you get the command prompt type IPCONFIG
In all that information you will find IPv4 Address. That is your TCPIP address. Write it down.
You will also need the name of your wireless router. Yes, it has to be wireless (The iPad can't connect directly to a router.)
Your iPad
The first thing to do is verify that your iPad can connect to your IIS on the server machine. Open Safari and for the address type http://DEV_TCPIP_ADDR/AEM. If AEM comes up then the connection between your iPad and your development machine is good. If AEM doesn't come up, make sure that your iPad and your development machine are connected to the same router.
There are two ways to install the mobile application that was deployed using Appeon to your iPad. You can deploy them in the traditional way using IPA files in the case of the iPad (or APK files in the case of Android) or you can utilize the Appeon WorkSpace pre-packaged IPA file.
The developer will probably find using Appeon WorkSpace to be more convenient so I will concentrate on that.
You have to install Appeon WorkSpace on your iPad. If you carefully followed the installation instructions it will be there. Open the application. You should see a gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen. If you tap that you will see Settings, More Information, Help, and About.
Choose Settings.
This is where you can change the settings of an application that you have installed or you can install a new application. In both cases they only need one piece of information: the URL of the server that your application is deployed to. This is going to be the http://ipAddress/appName. The ipAddress is the TCPIP address of your development machine, remember? That's what I told you to write down. The appName is the folder name under IIS where your application is deployed.
How do you know that folder? When you deploy your application from PowerBuilder using the Appeon Toolbar you will be asked to provide that folder name. You may want to write that down as well.
Developing Your Application
Developing your mobile application is almost the same as developing a Web-based application using Appeon. That is to say, it's almost the same as developing a classic PowerBuilder application. There are very few considerations. There is some unsupported functionality in Web and Mobile application development, but not much and you can easily work around it.
One difference in using Appeon is that now you have two deployment options. You can deploy to the Web or mobile. Of course you can still deploy a classic PowerBuilder application as well.
Let's look at the new Appeon Configuration dialog. There are some changes.
Notice the Project Type in Figure 8. There is the new Mobile type. If you click on the edit button you will be able to set this to be either a Web or Mobile deployment. I would suspect that in some cases you might have a project for Web and another for mobile. It won't matter, the code base is the same and that is, for me, one of the main attractions of Appeon.
Apart from that the configuration is about the same as for the Web.
Some Final Considerations
While your development machine is hosting iPad applications you will probably need to turn off your Windows firewall and virus protection, especially on Windows 7 PCs.
Sometimes your iPad application may fail to connect to your server IIS. That's usually because your router has dynamically reassigned your IP address. In that case you'll need to go back to Appeon WorkSpace on your iPad and update. Of course in a production environment this won't be the case.
This should get you going. In my next article we will discuss the Configuration tool on the Appeon Toolbar in PowerBuilder. Using this tool you define the specifics of the application that is deployed on your server.
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I write. I blog. I craft essays and opinions. I tell stories, both fiction and not. I poem. I make nouns into verbs. I spew brain pellets into the cosmos. I come up with really weird imagery and metaphors.
I am the Walrus. And I have come to eat oysters.
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"I get to create because of all the amazing people who support me, educate me, and encourage me. It is the best feeling, I hope to carry it always"
-Hobbs, ten years old
special thanks
A tribute to all the humans who have helped get us to this point.
Nathan Reimer
Classical Ballet Academy
Gia Goodrich of VEV Studios
Ames Bissell
Nicole Russin-McFarland Web Design
making my achievements possible
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Design of a Protective Single-Dose Intranasal Nanoparticle-Based Vaccine Platform for Respiratory Infectious Diseases
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Ulery BD, Kumar D, Ramer-Tait AE, Metzger DW, Wannemuehler MJ, et al. (2011) Design of a Protective Single-Dose Intranasal Nanoparticle-Based Vaccine Platform for Respiratory Infectious Diseases. PLoS ONE 6(3): e17642. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0017642
Copyright 2011 Ulery et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. Used by permission.
Despite the successes provided by vaccination, many challenges still exist with respect to controlling new and re-emerging infectious diseases. Innovative vaccine platforms composed of adaptable adjuvants able to appropriately modulate immune responses, induce long-lived immunity in a single dose, and deliver immunogens in a safe and stable manner via multiple routes of administration are needed. This work describes the development of a novel biodegradable polyanhydride nanoparticle-based vaccine platform administered as a single intranasal dose that induced long-lived protective immunity against respiratory disease caused by Yesinia pestis, the causative agent of pneumonic plague. Relative to the responses induced by the recombinant protein F1-V alone and MPLA-adjuvanted F1-V, the nanoparticle-based vaccination regimen induced an immune response that was characterized by high titer and high avidity IgG1 anti-F1-V antibody that persisted for at least 23 weeks post-vaccination. After challenge, no Y. pestis were recovered from the lungs, livers, or spleens of mice vaccinated with the nanoparticle-based formulation and histopathological appearance of lung, liver, and splenic tissues from these mice post-vaccination was remarkably similar to uninfected control mice.


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Mr James Damore got fired from Google for sharing his views in a memo. A memo that has brought more attention to the very critical issue that is rocking Silicon Valley and indeed the rest of the world. The issue of gender gaps.
The Other Side
If James Damore had been a woman would "she" have lost her job for making the same comment? Google were quick to distance themselves from MrDamore's comments. The firm then proceeded to fire the guy. This is in line with the company's policy on diversity and inclusion. A point that was expressed by Google's new vice president Danielle Brown.
However, Google also has a policy on free speech. And the man was expressing his own view of a problem that is rocking the world. By firing him does that not make Google as much a monster as he is? The reality is that with the current spotlight that is on tech firms about failing to be gender sensitive there is no way that James was going to keep his job.
Being Punished For Being A Guy With An Opinion
Being a man in the world that we are living is the most difficult thing. Unless if you are gay or disabled you are naturally one of the problem causes. And there are no special interest groups that are running to the aid of any man that is run under the gender bus.
The average male is now at a disadvantage whenever there is an opportunity. Not only does the male have to fight to prove that he is on top against both males and females. But now after showing that he is the best he can fail to get the position because of a quarter requirement. Should the guy dare complain, he is branded with the vilest descriptions?Rather stay at home and enjoy casinos online. This will help you refresh your mind.
Undoubtedly there is a need to even out the playing field. However, there is need to make sure that the field is level and not punish someone for being the wrong gender. It clearly becomes a form of reverse-sexism
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The Northern Ireland worldwide only left Manchester United in 2015 but is now a potential target for Premier League rivals City. Girona downed Manchester City by a narrow 1-0 margin to secure the 41st Costa Brava Trophy.
Graceland plays host to Elvis fans from around the world
It appears that Elvis fans are keen to get a piece of the King with more than 537,000 searches for items this year alone. He said: "I spent many years being Elvis but when the smoking ban came into force people stopped going out as much".
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Online Access Voiptime Lead Management System is a cloud solution, accessible from any desktop or laptop with an internet access. When the information is spread in several sources, it is difficult to find contact needed and easy to forget important details.


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Out of the loop: WBC 2007
Those of you on a student's budget and with study to do, like me, will no doubt either be blissfully ignorant of the geographically nearest WBC ever or frantically devouring every shred of WBC related media. If you fall into the former category, click here. If you fall into the latter, you will probably be interested in the links at the bottom of this post.
So is Japan the land of milk and honey? Or, at least, espresso and ... err ... honey? Honeys? Well, according to Simon's photo above they seem to have no problems dropping an additional $10k on a freakin' Mistral for looks, then shoving it in a corner.
According to Em, the Aussie contingent is at 37 at the moment. And I'm jealous of every single one of those bastards. In fact, half of the guys at work are off in Japan, so I have been enlisted to be on the bar on Wednesday and Friday. Faithful readers bringing me consolatory offerings of tempura, teriyaki and tsukemono will be given free coffee.
Enough ranting; on to the links:
ZacharyZachary: these dudes managed to raise funds to travel to the WBC on the promise that they would video blog the living crap out of it. So log in and see if they live up to it.
Simon's Flickr: not only am I jealous that he's in Tokyo, but I'm also jealous that his camera is evidently functional, whilst my charger has gone AWOL.
Jimseven: UK WBC competitor James "the Hoff" Hoffmann somehow seems to be the most prolific blogger of the lot, despite that whole competing thing that is presumably looming over him.
I'm sure that Peter has taken his camera along, so once he's back I'll make him write up a news item and upload a new gallery to venezianocoffee.com.au
Did I miss anything? Add a link in the comments!
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Houston, synthetic lawns are starting to appear in commercial and residential areas. Businesses and home owners are discovering that they can have lush, green grass all year, with none of the difficult maintenance that goes along with managing natural grass. By installing fake grass and artificial lawns, you can achieve the look without the hassle.
Beyond the convenience of having synthetic grass, there are many practical benefits as well. With frequent water shortages due to the summer heat in Houston, watering a lawn can be a hassle. During restriction, water can only be used at certain times, often at night. This can be frustrating to your schedule, which is why many lawns simply go unwatered. This can leave your yard in a state of disrepair. For businesses, doing their own lawn maintenance is often impractical. So they're often forced to relegate a significant portion of their budget to their lawn. Since a yard is often a customer or visitor's first impression of your home or business – a vibrant, green lawn is important. Artificial grass is the only way to ensure this all year 'round.
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Some choose artificial grass due to a grass allergy or other health concern. Still others choose it to avoid insect and pest problems. Whatever your reason for choosing a synthetic lawn, you'll find it's a great alternative to natural grass.
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For Glenn Thompson, there are only two options at this point in regard to the Affordable Care Act.
"We either repeal and replace, or we allow it to implode, which is going to hurt a lot of people," U.S. Rep. Thompson, R-Howard Township, said in a telephone interview with the CDT this week.
But it's already been hurting a lot of people, he said, citing average increases of 25 percent in premiums in the past year for millions of Americans. And that doesn't count the "significant" increases in deductibles.
The health care law, which was passed in 2010, was one of President Barack Obama's signature accomplishments. Republicans have voted numerous times to repeal the law.
"I believe that we have to take action and that involves really providing for a health care system that heals and provides access to health and healing for all Americans," said the congressman, who's serving his fifth term representing Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District.
Thompson said 4.7 million Americans have been kicked off their health care plans because they didn't qualify under the mandated health care program.
In addition, he said, almost one-third of the counties in the United States only have one insurer because there's been so much consolidation and insurance companies that have left the market because of the ACA.
The ACA has also added 11.8 million people to Medicaid, he said, adding that most people don't realize that the program has traditionally been underfunded.
"Access to care really wasn't expanded by providing coverage through Medicaid. New individuals who now benefit from that coverage ... they've compounded the barriers to quality care," he said.
Thompson said he supports keeping aspects of the ACA, such as affordable coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and young adults being able to stay on their parents' health insurance until they're 26.
In terms of whether there would be a delay between the repeal and replacement, Thompson said, "You have to have a transition time, otherwise you will negatively impact what has been a diminishing number within the health insurance market. So this is going to have to take time — this transition — in order to deal with this."
In a Republican plan, he said he'd like to see people be allowed to purchase insurance across state lines to generate more competition and choices.
Medical malpractice reform is needed because those cases contribute to the escalation of health care costs, he said.
He's also opposed to lifetime limits in terms of medical benefits.
In his three decades as a health care professional, the most "egregious" instance of this was in relation to mental illness.
"Some of the most chronic, recurring illnesses that you could ever have and yet they had a lifetime number of days that you could seek inpatient admission," he said.
Prior to the ACA being passed, Thompson said he co-sponsored the Empowering Patients First Act but Democratic leadership at the time wouldn't schedule a vote on it.
"I think the most important part of this is we're actually having the discussion. I can honestly tell you there was no discussion when (the ACA) was literally rammed through, and I think that's why it's dying, it's flawed and why it will implode if we take no action whatsoever. So we've been trying to facilitate a discussion that is bipartisan," he said.
But even more important, Thompson said, is to include the people he represents in the discussion.
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He added that he appreciates the opportunity to talk to his constituents and encourages people to schedule an appointment to sit down with him at one of his offices, which he said is the best way to communicate rather than having something like a town hall.
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I was lucky my son Oliver and his wife Miho had time to join me and also an extra bonus Mihos parents had a week free. So we started to take down walls, floor roof and all the areas that was infested with termites. We bought wood and rebuild it room by room… hard and very fun work
Then we had the garden or should i say lack of garden. Deep down there was something we know it. Miho`s dad got the earth usable again and my garden looked like a little farm.
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What do I write about? Experiences, stories and songs. Why yes, I am a musician, lovely observation!
In all seriousness, welcome to The Winter Wolf's Den. My name is Naveed Hossain. I am a sculptor. I construct melodies from the clay that is sound. I work and I build and I carve until I create something that the Ancients themselves would deem worthy enough of praise. Am I overselling myself? Yes.
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(I also like winter and wolves, if that wasn't clear enough.)
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Monday May 21st was an exciting day for outgoing senior Lizzie Haughwout and her teammates of Pickens High School Soccer. Haughwout put the pen to paper and signed her National Letter of Intent to lace up her cleats and play soccer for Coach Alizira Sisman and the Fillies of ABAC(Abraham Balwin Agricultural College).
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We love hearing positive sentiments from our Daily Challenge members on a daily basis. Reflections on their experiences and the power of small actions help us feel that we're accomplishing our mission. Thanks to our research team, we now have another indicator of success: scientific evidence!
A study published yesterday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that Daily Challenge measurably improves the well-being of participants, particularly those who engage socially with others in their network.
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Pinkie Pie Progress!/
This project started off kind of weird. I fell in love with the Pinkie Pie quilt that Svetlana at S.O.T.A.K. Handmade made, and making one was something that was on my list of things I wanted to accomplish eventually, but I started mentioning it to people and suddenly it was happening. I love having sewing friends that you can mention craziness to and they just jump in and help make it happen.
So, that up there is a cross stitch pattern for my daughter's favorite My Little Pony, Pinkie Pie. She's kind of amazing, has an emergency stash of pirate eye patches, and owns a confetti canon.
That's one whole leg! I love how all the fabrics are playing nicely, and will hide every little stain. It's for a toddler, stains are her forte.
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...continued from Open Manholes - Enterprise 2.0
Manhole 1: Wrong team/person for the initiative or right people with not enough support from top executives.
If you are going to undertake an Enterprise 2.0 initiative, it matters alot who you task with getting the job done. This has the potential to be a business transformation issue as much as anything, and it will require the full support of the top executives.
Action-oriented, consensus-builders with a fully supported mandate need to be the core of your team. Rocket science? Nope. Often screwed up anyway? Yup.
Manhole 2: Assuming the decisions to be made are merely technology choices rather than viewed as an enterprise change initiative.
There's a widespread misconception (propagated by too many technology vendors) that if you throw enough technology at business problems you will defeat them. It would be great if it were that easy. Unfortunately, research does not support this view.
This is especially true in emerging, or hype-filled markets like ERP or CRM where vendors create unusually high levels of client dissatisfaction by: under-educating customers, making unsubstantiated claims, being sales-driven rather than customer-driven, being imitative rather than innovative and implementing inflexible systems poorly.5
Product companies are completely focused on selling what they have. What they have is technology. And their capital requirements mean they need short payback on their acquisitions and sales efforts. So rather than sell what companies really need, they sell what they have. None of this should come as a surprise. But as the saying goes, "the problem with common sense is it's not that common."
The real problem is that companies are expecting any return on information technology at all. What drives a return on investment is the use of information technology. Technology on it's own can not deliver increased productivity, only the use of it can.6 This may seem like splitting hairs, but it makes an enormous difference to how enterprises approach the selection and implementation of Enterprise 2.0 projects.
Wanda Orlikowski, a professor and researcher from MIT, draws a distinction between "espoused technologies" (the technologies we buy and install into our offices, factories and homes) and "technologies-in-use" (the technologies we use in our action).
Espoused technologies are the bundles of sophisticated hardware and software components that provide a given set of predefined features available consistently over time and place.
Technologies-in-use are the specific features we engage with in particular ways depending on our skills, tasks, attention and purposes, and varying by time of day, situation at hand, and pressures of the moment.7
What we buy is given and predefined (espoused technology); what we engage through our use is contingent and local (technology-in-use). The two are not the same, and managing and measuring the former as if it were the latter can lead to conceptual and practical difficulties.8
...to be continued...
5. CRM Guru.com, High-Yield Marketing, Mangen Research Associates, "Multi-Function
CRM Software: How Good Is It?", October 2001
6. W.J. Orlikowski, "Managing Use not Technology: A View from the Trenches," Financial Times, March 22, 1999, pp. 10-11
7. Ibid
8. W.J. Orlikowski and J.D. Hofman, "An Improvisational Model for Change Management: The Case of Groupware Technologies," Sloan Management Review, 38,2, Winter 1997: pp. 11-21


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