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Arbiom Inc.. (12/14/17). "Press Release: Arbiom Led Consortium Receives 4M Refundable Loan from ADEME to Upscale Its Technology Allowing the Production of Sugars and Lignin from Forestry Material". Évry.
|Biométhodes S.A.
|Arbiom Biotechnology Center (Évry, FR)
|Arbiom (Group)
|Organisation 2
|SYLCHEM project (201712)
|industrial biotechnology
|Chevrel, Marc (Arbiom 201712 CEO)
The SYLCHEM project brings together key industry players from the biomass to chemicals value chain: Arbiom (through its affiliate Biométhodes), Norske Skog Golbey, Prayon, as well as end-users including Soprema.
Arbiom (through its affiliate Biométhodes) announced the launch of the SYLCHEM project today which will demonstrate the scale-up of its technology of lignocellulose fractionation into sugars and lignin, providing both sustainable solutions to the chemical industry and new economic development opportunities for biomass rich regions. Using Arbioms biomass fractionation technology, poorly valorized local hardwood material will be converted into sustainable sugars and lignin, these products being then used as raw materials to produce chemicals such as lactic acid, succinic acid, propylene glycol and polyols, targeting applications such as biomaterials. The 4M loan from ADEME will support the building of a demonstration plant that will be co-located with Norske Skog Golbeys pulp and paper site in the east of France.
SYLCHEM complements SYLFEED project, a 10.9M EU funded project from Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking, that started last September. SYLFEED project aims at demonstrating a novel wood to food value chain by effectively converting non-food biomass into feed ingredients for aquaculture.
Already demonstrated at pilot scale, the SYLCHEM project together with SYLFEED will allow for the improvement of the overall process and its operation in a 5kt/year capacity demonstration plant. Following a thorough evaluation, the SYLCHEM project was selected by the ADEME to receive 4M support. The SYLCHEM project brings together industrial partners covering all steps of the value chain:
> Biomass sourcing and industrial scale processing by Norske Skog Golbey, one of the leading newsprint producers in Europe
> Biomass fractionation by ARBIOM (though its affiliate Biométhodes)
> Phosphoric acid processing and industrial scale-up by Prayon, a global leader in phosphoric acid
> Evaluation of ARBIOM sugars in bioconversion processes to produce platform chemicals such as lactic acid, succinic acid and glycols by end-users.
> Evaluation of lignin conversion to polyols by Soprema, one of the world's leading companies in the field of waterproofing, roofing and insulation
The SYLCHEM project builds on years of development and collaboration between the partners, notably between ARBIOM and Norske Skog Golbey as part of BIOSKOG, an 18-months pre-study that received the support of the Region Grand Est and the European Regional Development Fund.
The SYLCHEM project offers sustainable solutions for the chemicals industry. In addition, it also contributes to create additional value for biomass producers through the diversification of their activities in the bioeconomy said Marc Chevrel, CEO of Arbiom.
Soprema is pleased to participate to SYLCHEM collaborative project aiming to effectively convert lignin into raw materials for use in Soprema products and to contribute to the development of a biorefinery concept at Golbey Industrial site, indicated Rémi Perrin, R&D director of Soprema.
SYLCHEM project has received funding from ADEME under the Programme dInvestissement dAvenir. More info about ADEME: http://www.ademe.fr/
About ARBIOM
From what Nature builds best to what Society needs most
ARBIOM is a technology company developing solutions to convert non-food biomass (including residues from the agriculture and forestry industries) into sustainable intermediates suitable for the feed, food, chemicals and fuels industry. In France, ARBIOM operates under the name Biométhodes SA and is located in Evry, France. In the USA, ARBIOM is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and operates a pilot plant in Norton, Virginia. After 15 years of developing proprietary enzyme technologies and 7 years scaling up its biomass fractionation process, ARBIOM is now engaged in consolidating the wood to food and biomass to chemicals value chains by integrating upstream with biomass stakeholders and downstream with leading industrial partners in the aquaculture, biotechnology and biobased industries. More information at www.arbiom.com
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Victor Velton
Victor Velton co-founded Versatile Computer Systems (now Versonix Corp.) in 1986. Prior to founding the company, Mr. Velton worked as a Systems Analyst for Salomon Brothers investment bank in New York City, and as Director of Management Information Systems for Williams-Kuebelbeck & Associates, a financial, real estate, and management consultancy in California.
Mr. Velton is a graduate of Santa Clara University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Velton also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the Shipbuilding University of Leningrad.
Yuri Polissky
Chief Operating Officer
Yuri Polissky joined Versonix Corporation in 1986, after merging his successful software consultancy with Versatile Computer Systems (now Versonix Corp.). Mr. Polissky's expertise in telecommunications, networking, and database management, combines a technical perspective of a computer scientist with a practical background in marketing and sales.
Mr. Polissky is a graduate of San Francisco State University, magna cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.
Igor Vilenski
Chief Technology Officer
Joining Versonix in 1991, Igor Vilenski with over 25 years experience in Information Systems, Mr. Vilenski's understanding of computer systems ensures Versonix Customer's operate at peak efficiency, using the foremost technologies available. Through Versonix, Mr. Vilenski has lent his expertise toward the development of state of the art software for companies such as Dollar Rent-A-Car of Hawaii, Haven Holidays, Norwegian Cruise Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and others.
Vadim Evfimiou
Chief Software Architect
With a distinguished career in computer science and applied mathematics, Vadim Evfimiou joined Versonix Corporation in 1994. Mr. Evfimiou's 25 years of experience in Information Systems Technology includes expertise in re-engineering, systems integration, business application development and management of technical and non-technical staff. Mr. Evfimiou's knowledge and experience of software architecture has led to the development of several new modules in the Seaware Reservation System. A graduate of the Moscow Institute of Management, Mr. Evfimiou has a Master of Science degree in Engineering Economics (with an emphasis in Automatic Control Systems).

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Cissy Honoré stood at the head of the stairs in her parents' home. Below her, at the foot of the stairs, she saw her father waiting, his carefully brushed black frock coat pulled tight over the white tucked shirt beneath. Next to him, Ida was ready to carry out the obligations of the maid of honor. Beyond, in the spacious gallery of the home, some forty friends and family were seated in patient expectation. Her grandmother and other relatives had come from Louisville, though Eliza's mother, Mary York, was not charmed with the city to which her son-in-law had taken her daughter. "A flat city on a flat prairie by a dull lake," she had said bluntly after her servant took her about in the carriage. Cissy's four brothers, scrubbed and starched to the nines, sat beside the relatives.
When Cissy and Potter became engaged, Chicago society buzzed with anticipation. Theirs would surely be the biggest wedding of the year. Speculation ran wild on which church would be honored to host the event—probably not the Baptists and surely not the Catholics, so perhaps the Methodists.
Cissy confounded even her parents by announcing she wanted a small wedding at home.
"I can afford a big church wedding," Henry Honoré protested, "and I'd like to do that for my oldest daughter."
Eliza Honoré was more direct. "Everyone will think we've avoided the big wedding because of…of…uncertainty about the age difference between the bride and groom."
Cissy laughed aloud at that. "Well, I'll tell people that it was my wish. I want only people who care a great deal about me or about Potter to witness the marriage. You may invite the whole city of Chicago to a reception, if you wish."
Now, standing at the top of the stairs, the long anticipated moment having arrived, Cissy pictured in her mind Palmer taking his place next to the minister by the carefully constructed altar with its large bouquet of mock orange blossoms artistically arranged in a silver urn. He wore a black frock coat and certainly, she knew, the satin waistcoat she had fashioned for him as a wedding gift.
"Like carrying coals to Newcastle," she had fumed at her mother. "The man can buy any piece of clothing he wants…and ten of each if it pleases him."
"He will be pleased," her mother replied, "with the love that accompanies something from your hand."
"And the blood?" the daughter asked, sucking the finger she had just pricked for the tenth time. She wanted no more lectures on a wife's duties in relation to her husband. It was one of her mother's favorite topics lately.
During all the elaborate wedding preparations, Mrs. Honoré had not, of course, mentioned intimate relations—both mother and daughter would have been uncomfortable with that, even though both knew that Cissy's knowledge, if she had any at all, was slight and probably mistaken. No, pinning hems and planning menus, making up invitation lists and worrying about the bridal veil, Mrs. Honoré had talked of a woman's proper place, supporting her husband yet remaining strong herself.
Cissy was unable, in her mind, to move beyond the moment of the marriage. It was as though the ceremony, the culmination of all her wishes, would happen in a void. Everything led up to it—but what followed? When she thought of the future, of her life as Mrs. Potter Palmer, she could put no shape to it. In recent months, thoughts of the next time she saw him, when he was coming to dinner, where they might go to a party, had given meaning and shape to her days. She had planned her life around being with Potter Palmer. But now she would be with him day and night—she would, she vowed, think about that later!—and what would bring excitement to her life?
When the first strains of Vivaldi's "Spring" were heard from the gallery, where a string quartet played, Cissy started alone down the wide staircase. She moved confidently, never looking down at her feet, never reaching for the rail, the smile on her face steady and sure. The nuns had taught her well, and her inner confusion was hidden. Little did she know that no woman goes to the bridal altar without doubts. Yet doubts had assailed her all day, and she was indignant that this, the day she'd waited so long for, was marred by her thoughts, which ranged as far as, "Why am I doing this?" Deliberately, she smiled at Ida, who, watching, was touched with yet another pang of jealousy.
Ida proceeded into the gallery, where chairs had been set to approximate church seating. As Ida walked the length of a center aisle, heads turned away from her, toward the doorway where Cissy and her father stood.
Everyone thought Cissy Honoré would choose an extravagant and elaborate gown for her wedding. She could afford it, said the gossips. Again, she surprised them by choosing a simple silk gown that was fitted tightly at her waist and swelled into a wide skirt that swayed ever so slightly as she walked. The top was modest, rising to a banded collar, but without beading and elaborate decorations. The sleeves were long and appropriately modest, and Cissy was grateful that this June day was cool enough that the dress was comfortable. In contrast to the simplicity of the dress, her head was covered with a veil of intricate and old Spanish lace. As she entered the gallery, Cissy heard the gasps of delight, but her attention was on Palmer, who stood by the makeshift altar. She smiled slightly at him. Only he recognized the nervousness in the smile, but his in return was broad and unabashedly delighted.
The wedding vows were quickly said, one musical selection played—Cissy had carefully chosen "Ode to Joy"—and the couple pronounced man and wife. They held hands tightly when the minister intoned, "Whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder." And then, when he said, "You may kiss your bride," Potter raised the veil, murmured "Cissy," and kissed her so soundly that she was sure she heard her mother gasp. She herself simply stood still while he kissed her—what else, she wondered, was she supposed to do?
Several hundred guests—"all of Chicago, just like Cissy said," her father had ranted at one point—had been invited for a wedding supper at Kinsey's Restaurant on Adams Street. Cissy, Potter, and the Honorés stood in the receiving line for two hours, but Cissy never faltered, never had to ask that a name be repeated, greeted each guest with a smile and a warm handshake. Next to her, Potter wilted visibly, and she knew he longed for the ordeal to end.
"You do business with them," she whispered to him at one point.
With a wry smile, he whispered back, "They damn well better do business with me after this!" Then, turning, he greeted a guest yet unknown to Cissy.
She had recognized many of the guests, friends of her parents and business associates of her father's. And she had been glad to see Marshall Field when he came through the line. Since he and Levi Leiter bought Potter's business, Cissy still shopped at the store often, even though she missed Potter's presence. Mr. Field was attentive, but it wasn't the same.
Somehow, this stranger that Potter turned to greet didn't look like the business associates of either her father or Potter. He was a large man, tall and heavy-boned, with a bushy beard and mustache. And his suit was, well, rumpled was the only thing Cissy could say to herself. But the man smiled easily and had a nice twinkle in his eyes.
"Harrison! Good of you to come!" The entrepreneur in him took over, and Potter was all smiles again. "Cissy, I want you to meet Carter Harrison, one of the most important men of this city. Carter's one of your fellow Kentuckians," Potter said, turning to Cissy.
"So glad to meet you," Cissy said. "I don't believe I've heard Papá mention your name."
"No, ma'am, but we're acquainted…and we'll be better acquainted."
Not knowing quite what the man meant, Cissy simply smiled and said, "I'm sure you will." Though he puzzled her, there was something about the man that attracted her—a good-natured honesty in his smile…maybe it was his eyes, which danced with laughter.
Harrison moved on through the line, but Cissy had no time to ask Potter about him.
The guests feasted on boned quail in jelly, chicken and lobster salads, escalloped oysters, Charlotte Russe, and various fruits. They toasted the newlyweds with champagne and soothed their palates with ices and frappes. Cissy and Potter Palmer ate as heartily as any of their guests. Palmer responded to the toasts with one of his own, gracefully thanking the Honorés for entrusting him with the well-being of their daughter and all the guests for celebrating this happy occasion with him. Cissy raised a silent glass toward him when he finished, and he leaned down to kiss her forehead.
It was, everyone agreed, the most impressive wedding yet seen in the city, even if the ceremony had been private. Chicagoans had shown that they were not the country bumpkins New York expected.
"You were magnificent, Mrs. Palmer," Potter said. He stood in front of the fireplace in which a small fire glowed, built in deference to a slight chill that had settled on the June night. "Are you exhausted?"
They would depart for Europe the next day, leaving Chicago in one of Pullman's fancy rail cars. But meantime they had simply returned to the farmhouse outside the city where Potter had been living until his hotel was complete.
His housekeeper, a woman named Margaret, had seen to it that sherry and brandy were neatly set out, the fire lit, the lights turned low—and then she had tactfully disappeared to the quarters that Potter had built for her next to the barn, so that he could have the house to himself in privacy. Now, with a young bride, he had even more reason to wish for privacy.
Cissy, seated on the sofa opposite the fireplace, laughed aloud for the first time. "No," she said, "I'm too exhilarated to be exhausted. It was a wonderful day." Her doubts were all banished, and she was truly happy. As she looked at her new husband, she thought how handsome he was.
Potter Palmer eyed his bride with a slightly bemused look. "Ah…did your mother…have a talk with you?" It was, of course, too much to hope that they had talked of the intimate side of marriage. Still, Potter had long thought that a mother was obliged to inform her daughter, for the husband's sake, if nothing else.
"Oh, yes," Cissy drawled, "about responsibilities. I shall have to stop being the carefree young debutante."
"No," he said expansively, "you can always be carefree. I'll see to that."
She shook her head. "It's all right when you're young, but it's not a way to live your life. I…I'll find my purpose," she said with a determination that sent a slight shudder through him.
"I thought," he said carefully, "that your purpose might be to ensure my happiness."
She looked at him with wide, innocent eyes. "Oh, of course, Potter. But that won't take all my time."
He sighed.
"Tell me, Potter," she said, "about that man named Harrison. How have I never met him before, if he's from Kentucky?"
Palmer shrugged, as if to say he couldn't account for it. But then, slowly, he said, "He's a different sort. Has a Yale education as a lawyer and has done very well in real estate. But he"— Palmer hesitated, uncertain how to continue—"he spends as much time with men in pubs as he does at places where you'd see him. Lord knows, though, he loves the city of Chicago."
She raised her eyebrows in question.
"Been known to refer to it as his 'bride,'" her husband explained. "I don't doubt that one day he will be mayor, which is his most fervent hope."
"Then we must entertain him," she said decisively.
"Well, now," he temporized, "we'll see about that. But speaking of brides, I suspect mine is tired in spite of herself. Why don't you go and make yourself comfortable? I'll give you time for your toilette, and then I'll join you."
She smiled, kissed him lightly on the cheek, and left the room, while he stared pensively after her. He had no idea what she expected of him that evening, and he—an urbane man in midlife—was nervous.
An hour later, he swallowed yet another sip of brandy and headed for the guestroom, which had now become his dressing room. A few minutes later, dressed in a nightshirt and robe, he found his wife, wearing a fine silk wrapper, propped up in bed, wide awake, waiting for him. She hadn't known he expected her to call to him when she was ready.
Cissy had, as a matter of fact, been sitting in the bed, propped up by the pillows, for the better part of the hour that Potter had given her. She had first brushed her hair until it shone, cleaned her face, and dabbed cologne on her wrists and earlobes. Then, uncertain what else to do, she climbed into the bed—and waited. The longer she waited, the more her uncertainty grew.
This was, she knew, the moment no one talked about—not her mother, certainly not her father, and not Ida, who knew even less than she did. She wished desperately that she'd had a confidante who might tell her what was expected of her, for that was Cissy's great concern—that she would not know her role. Her knowledge of intimate relations was indeed limited—she had once seen the family dogs copulating, and she'd heard snickers and whispers among her brothers, but how did that apply to men and women? She had little idea, and her only consolation was that Potter should have had experience equal to his age. He would know what she didn't, and because she had absolute faith in him, he would show her what to do. The thought that the only reason he'd know what to do was that he had slept with women he was not married to did not occur to her.
Cissy was not afraid, but it would be fair to say she was very apprehensive. So she waited in anticipation of hearing his step. It was a long hour.
Discreetly, Potter turned the gas lamps off, took off his robe, and pulled aside the covers on his side of the bed, keeping his nightshirt carefully pulled down.
"Cissy," he said softly, moving toward her in the vast expanse of the bed.
"Yes, Potter?"
"I…I…" Words failed him, and he simply pulled himself over so that he leaned above her, reaching down to kiss her, not gently as he had at the altar, but with a certain demand, a need that was his alone and that she knew nothing of. To his surprise, she reached her arms around his neck and held him. As his tongue explored her mouth, his lips working on hers, he felt her answer back—timidly, gently, but a response.
He moved his mouth to her ear, her neck, down toward her bodice, and his hands began to move gently over her body, carefully avoiding any of the places that might cause her alarm and yet trying to relax her. She lay still, but when he would return to kiss her on the mouth, she answered with a kind of surprised questioning. Her hands stayed locked around his neck, though one finger began to twirl a bit of his hair at the nape of his neck.
Slowly, his hands reached under the wrapper—someone, thank heaven, had told her not to wear undergarments, or maybe she had figured it out by herself—and then carefully pulled it up to bunch about her waist. Did he feel a slight shudder as his hands moved lightly over her inner thighs?
As he pulled his own nightshirt up—damn the inconvenience of clothes!—he pressed his mouth, working against hers, and was rewarded with more response. He felt her twist and turn, her body pressing closer to him, her tongue meeting his.
Palmer was as gentle as he could be until need overcame scruples, and he exploded inside her. She never moved her arms from his neck, never cried out in pain—and never joined him in pleasure. That, he told himself, would come later.
"I'm sorry," he said, when his panting was gone enough to allow him to speak with some dignity. "I…I hope I didn't hurt you." He lay on his back, spent, one arm still beneath her neck.
She turned toward him, studying him. "I didn't know what to expect," she said.
He wanted to prod, to ask "And?" but one didn't discuss such matters, and he was quiet, comforted by the thought that his convent-educated, sheltered bride had been more responsive than he had any reason to expect.
Without another word, Potter Palmer turned over on his side of the bed to sleep, and Cissy rose to tend to herself. Finally, they slept on separate sides of the bed, a wide world between them.
The next morning at breakfast, Cissy, sipping a cup of coffee, said, "I'm surprised someone hasn't invented a nightgown that splits down the middle. Having it all bunched up around your waist is really uncomfortable."
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Monsters and Missteps
A few months ago, close friend and powerful writer Lani Wendt Young wrote a mind-blowing blog on childhood sexual abuse and her personal experience. As I read her words and the comments that followed, I was brought to tears. Lani's blog was so incredibly brave and honest. The comments were even more moving, with so many women thanking her for letting them know they weren't alone, and for empowering them.
Shortly after, Tammara Webber and I won a plagiarism lawsuit, and one of the organizations we both chose to donate to was RAINN.org. Anyone who has read Webber's novel Easy knows sexual assault is something Tammara takes very seriously, and donating was a choice for me for very personal reasons.
Two days ago, an author friend directed me to an article about the stigma regarding sexual abuse, and how it seems so many celebrities get a pass. That article spoke to me so much that I decided to share it on my Facebook page. Most people know that I'm outspoken, but I try very hard not to post things that may anger my readers, or that even may be a trigger for memories they don't want to be brought to the surface when surfing the Internet. This article was just that important to me.
Today, another author friend posted an article about Stephen King's "misstep" on Twitter.
When King spit unprovoked insults at Stephenie Meyer last year, I lost quite a bit of respect for him. After his words regarding the letter from Ms. Farrow on her sexual abuse by adoptive father Woody Allen today, I have lost all respect for him.
King, in less than 142 characters, perpetuated everything that is wrong with our society regarding childhood sexual abuse, and sexual assault in general. Blaming the victim, who is probably just looking for attention, that the victim is a liar until she/he proves that their childhood memory of what happened in a private room with no witnesses really happened, and to keep the secret for fear of all of those things.
Make no mistake, friends, that thing we don't talk about? Happens to 1 in 3 girls by the time they reach 18. Have you walked into a room comprised of four women? One of them have been sexually assaulted as a child. Think our sons are safe? 1 in 6 of American boys is a victim of childhood sexual abuse. 3 out of 4 adolescents who were sexually assaulted were victimized by someone they knew well.
These criminals seek out our children. They're predators. And they count on silence. On the slim chance they're reported, and slimmer chance that the parents aren't too scared (for various reasons, not wanting attention, wanting to protect their child from the stress of a trial, etc.) to file charges, and even slimmer chance enough evidence can bring these predators up on charges, more often than not pedophiles are allowed to plead to a lesser, non-sexual charge. Charges like Child Abuse by Mental Injury that, even if the perpetrator pleads guilty, doesn't land them on the sex offender list. They can move away, and no one in their new town has a clue that the new T-ball coach has been arrested for child molestation.
One of the problems with not talking to each other is that child molesters and rapists are neighbors. Fathers. Step brothers. Preachers. Deacons. Teachers. Youth group leaders. Husbands of child care providers. They're not just some neighbor, preacher or father, they're our neighbors, preachers, and fathers. 93% of juvenile victims know their attacker. That number is staggering. Makes it feel different, doesn't it? If someone close to you, or even just someone you liked (like a celebrity, for instance) was accused of sexual abuse? How likely would you be to have a discussion, then? But we should, if for no other reason than to protect the next child that abuser will victimize and destroy forever [see The Long Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse, here].
This isn't meant to be a scare-tactic post, but if we don't start talking about sexual abuse and STOP protecting the perpetrator, the sexual abuse of children will never stop. And believe me, if you think it's not your problem, with statistics like 20%, 33%, and 93%, it likely already is.
I just read Stephen King's apology. I can applaud him for apologizing so quickly after his "misstep", however the not-so-subtle plugs of his previous novels weren't lost on me. Neither was the sympathy-inducing bit about being raised by a single mother. We all have mothers. Many of us were raised by single mothers, but the difference is that Mr. King tweeted his honest thoughts about the letter by Ms. Farrow, and he used the word "palpable bitchery". Unfortunately, King is not alone. There are far too many who have this line of thinking: that the victim is somehow to blame, that the accusation is a plea for attention, or is "vindictive". This type of repressive speech makes our children even more susceptible.
Despite my anger about someone who is in a position to change hundreds of thousands' thinking about the sexual abuse of children, and failing on all counts, Mr. King actually did something right today: he started a conversation. And we should keep it going.


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Dark and cozy cabins may be great for colder months, but architecture firm Studio Kamppari's light-filled Cabin K is perfect for these warm summer days. Created as a modern take on the traditional Finnish log cabin, Cabin K is a dreamy 600-square-foot summer retreat perched high on a granite ridge overlooking panoramic views of the forest and Finland's Lake Saimaa. The architects minimized impact on the site by manufacturing the window assemblies and logs offsite before lifting them into place with a crane.
Nestled within a high latitude pine forest, Cabin K blends into its surroundings with a timber facade. Following the example of traditional Finnish cabins, the architects built the gabled Cabin K using pine logs and treated the exterior with iron oxide to accelerate the natural graying of the wood. Vertical strips of pine clad the exterior to protect the logs from the elements. A small pine deck is set above a rocky ledge to overlook views of the lake and extend the cabin's interior into the landscape.
Related: Green-roofed cabin is a stunning cantilevered retreat accessible only by boat
Despite the cabin's traditional outward appearance, the interior is surprisingly spacious and light-filled. Large windows on the north and south sides pull natural light into the building to illuminate a double-height living room and a treehouse-like loft. Untreated pine logs are used for the walls, floors, and bare roof rafters. "The design combines old ways with new technologies," write the architects. "The gable roof form and log walls are common in Finnish cabins, while the details, volume, and quality of light are unexpected."
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Are Health Care Industries turning rich eating our Health?
Eating commercialised foods at renowned hotels or restaurants seems to be a part of luxury living nowadays- Even, I wasn't an exception to it.
The advice about healthy eating by grannies, mommy and dad, well wishers never entered my ears; I had been SO ignorant when it comes to "Granny Therapy" thinking they know nothing about modern medicines.
Everything went on well for years until I experienced bad breath, Ulcers, GERD, Body tremors,twitching and Sleep Deprivation issues.
How Doctors and Dr.Google Mislead Me?
Gastroentologist, Sleep specialist, General Physician, Counselling — I haven't missed consulting anybody — all they prescribed was just antacid liquids and handful of tablets.
Well, even after consuming those, my problems weren't solved.
As like any IT professional, I felt Dr.Google is everything and started researching about the health symptoms. Dr.Google gave me search results about oesophageal cancer, stomach cancer and all kinds of cancers. As a result, my fear started growing bigger and bigger and I started treating myself using Dr.Google. Fear, Depression, Stress and what not – I turned in to cyberchondriac accompanied by its friend death fear.
Whole of my professional and personal life started to suck!!!!!
That Moment When I realised Indian Food is the Best Medicine!!!
Indian Cooking Formula has a lot of hidden medicinal benefits
Coincidentally, I discussed this issue with my sister-in-law and she simply said "You're running behind doctors keeping a valuable medicine 'Manathakaali (Makoy)' at our roof top"
She quickly plucked a handful of leaves from the plant pot at our roof top and made a quick dish out of it. With no hope, I consumed it just for the sake of not ignoring her suggestion but to my surprise bad breath, stomach pain and GERD symptoms slowly vanished. And in a week, I felt a great relief from all the symptoms.
"Though many doctors prescribed medicines and asked me to quit job and release stress; they never advised me to have "Manathakkali or Makoy" to maintain stomach health. That's when my intuition raised a red flag – Are health care industries making money eating our health? Are we habituated to think that modern medicines are the only cure!!"
My Eye – Openers!
Doctors are taught Medicines and not natural foods.
While I was thinking deeply about this issue – I came across this interesting book written by Ray.D.Strand who is a renowned nutrition medicine specialist.And BAM…..that was my turning point towards healthy eating.
His words "Doctors are taught medicines and not natural foods." was a great eye-opener to me ; he also clearly mentioned how cancer cells are formed and how could it be avoided (everything in layman terms). I would highly recommend everyone to read this book to boost our body's natural healing power than going to a hospital for treatments.
"Cancer cells are nothing but a normal cell releasing a free radical when damaged. Eating antioxidants (e.g. Almonds) on daily basis could cancel out the effect of free radical and repair the damaged cell. That's the reason we need to consume antioxidants on a daily basis"
After completely reading this book, I pretty much started analysing how my body reacts to the food I eat. From my eating experiences, I figured out the following and I hope these few tips would challenge your perspective on modern medicines.
"That pinch of turmeric that your mom adds in dhal is an anti-inflammatory compound that heals bruises, stomach related problems, rheumatoid arthritis and could also fight cancer "
- Replace antacid liquids with a pair of cucumbers in the morning and evening. Your acidity issues will vanish!
- Replace your pills for digestion with ginger or Jeera water, your digestion related issues would end!!
- Include antioxidants like Almonds, Cucumber, Lemon and Carrots daily — Vitamin C and Betacarotene in these foods fight cancer.
- Start having your lunch in banana leaf at least during weekends – it has polyphenol and antioxidant compounds which could help fight cancer and parkinson's disease.
- Peanuts – lowers the risk of heart diseases
- Do physical exercises, yoga and meditation – leads you to a stress free and happy life minimising negative emotions and thoughts
When mind and body is in harmony, automatically health improves.
The Time has come to turn towards our traditional lifestyle!
Investors invest in pharmaceuticals and health care and double their money by selling medicines to the population. Well, if the population is healthy, no business but what if they aren't ? Great business, isn't it?
Only then I realised how we're indirectly forced to overthink and over diagnose to generate money in the health care industry? Aren't we so blindfolded to believe that modern medicine is the only cure? Aren't we so ignorant about "Granny Therapy" – Nobody knows about our hereditary health than our ancestors.
And of course, our healthy raw foods cannot reach us if Farming isn't supported!
Let's respect, support farming and teach our future generation how important farming and healthy food is!
Disclaimer – Mind you, this post is not intended to talk down about the health care industry as a whole — I'm sure there are good fishes who care about patient's health — This post is intended to prevent people from using too much of modern medicines without even knowing that there are natural medicines as an alternative.


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Reese Witherspoon Freaked Out Meeting Kate Middleton, Says She "Fell Under Her Spell"
If you come face-to-face with a member of the royal family and don't instantly lose your cool, did you even really meet them? Take Reese Witherspoon, for example, who might be one of Hollywood's most cherished stars but who still melted into a puddle of feels when she was lucky enough to meet the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, back in 2011. Reese was among the guests at Kate and Prince William's LA fundraiser for his Tusk Trust wildlife charity, as part of the couple's first official tour following their royal wedding.
Sharing for the first time how the memorable moment really went down, Reese has admitted that she was "relatively immune from the obsession with the royals"—until the day that Kate Middleton walked into her life. Kate, who is given a whole page in Reese's new book, Whiskey in a Teacup, is described by the actress as an "honorary Southern icon," so she should probably trade 'Duchess of Cambridge' immediately for that new, official title.
Recalling how it all came about, Reese wrote: "The scream that issued from my lips upon receiving [the invitation]—you would have thought I was going to die. I wake up early, mind you, but on that day I was up at 4 a.m. doing my hair. That's early, even for me. 'I've never seen you this excited,' my husband said. He wasn't kidding."
Fully acknowledging that she failed to play it cool in any way, shape, or form, Reese continued: "Jim took pictures of me in the car. You can see rays of happiness shooting out of my face. I love Kate Middleton that much. And she did not disappoint!"
But what's it really
Continuing her endless praise for the Duchess, Witherspoon added: "It takes a very special person to decide to commit to that kind of life, to choose to be under public scrutiny every moment. Now that she's in that position, her entire life is in service, forever. I am so in awe of that kind of dedication."
Not that she freaked out or anything. No biggie, right Reese?
From: Marie Claire US
This story originally appeared on Townandcountrymag.com.
* Minor edits have been made by the Townandcountry.ph editors.


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Angelo R. Ditti, Jr. Award For Excellence in Broadcast Engineering Honoree Mike Lawing
Mike Lawing is one of two 2014 honorees chosen to receive the Angelo R. Ditti, Jr. Award for Excellence In Broadcast Engineering. Mike was given the award at GAB Honors Night June 6. Here a brief biography for Mike:
Lawing started in the business in Fall 1971 at a small AM station WCUG, Cuthbert, Georgia (now off air) where he worked for a old time engineer turned owner, the late George Blaskow, who taught him the basics and gave him a good foundation in radio broadcasting.
He continued to work in radio while earning a B.A. at Georgia State University in Atlanta in 1977. During those years, Lawing worked at WSSA, Morrow, and WKLS, Atlanta where he worked with SuperStars format innovator Lee Abrams.
He worked at WJSR, Athens, now the Fish, ending up at WGST in Fall of 1976 where he was a news anchor, syndication ops, Facilities Manager and part time engineering maintenance.
This year will mark Lawing's 38th with the station and the migration through 4 companies until today. He was made Chief Engineer of WGST in 1990 and was appointed Director of Engineering/IT in 1997 where he has continued to grow the cluster to the six station combo it is today combined with TTN Traffic and GNN. Lawing has worked with 11 General Market Managers at this set of stations.


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NBA Finals: Heat holds off Thunder to tie series at a game apiece
For some things, there just are no answers.
For example, what's up with these slow starts by the Oklahoma City Thunder?
If anyone out there knows, please report to Thunder headquarters before the team jets to Miami, because not even the culprits have a clue what's going on.
On the biggest stage the season has to offer, the Thunder is inexplicably sputtering out of the gate and falling behind big before having to battle back for a shot at victory. Oklahoma City dodged a bullet in Game 1, but that same script bit the Thunder in the backside in Game 2.
Another dreadful early offensive drought doomed the Thunder on Thursday night, as the Heat notched a wire-to-wire 100-96 win inside Chesapeake Energy Arena to even this NBA Finals series at one game apiece.
Oklahoma City trailed 18-2 in the first seven-plus minutes. Over that span, the Thunder missed 11 of 12 shots and turned the ball over four times.
Miami eventually extended its lead to as many as 17 on two occasions, but this time the Thunder's rally fell short. This time, Kevin Durant ran out of magic.
This time, the slow start cost the Thunder home-court advantage.
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"I liked the way we came back and fought and made it a one-possession game at the end," said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. "But when you get down 17, too many things have to happen well for you and perfect for you."
Everyone from Brooks to Durant to Russell Westbrook and James Harden were asked what's the reason for the slow starts.
Not one had an answer.
"We don't know," said Harden, who bounced back from a brutal Finals debut to score 21 points. "We have to change if we want to win games."
Game 3 is Sunday at Miami, and the Thunder must now win at least one game inside American Airlines Arena to earn its first championship in the Oklahoma City era.
Oklahoma City got as close as 98-96 with 37.5 seconds remaining, but Durant, who scored 16 fourth-quarter points, missed a heavily-contacted 7-foot baseline jumper in the final 10 seconds and LeBron James finished off the Thunder with a pair of foul shots.
"The bottom line is we play aggressive basketball, we play tough basketball, and we didn't do that to start the game," Brooks said. "The last minute, I won't even look at that. I'm going to focus on the first six to eight minutes of the game. That's more important than the last minute or the last play of the game."
In Game 1, the Thunder trailed by 11 late in the first quarter and sat on just 13 points inside the final minute of that opening period.
On Thursday, the offense was even worse. The Thunder's half-court sets looked chaotic. They were defined by isolations and ill-advised jump shots, one after another bouncing off the rim, each miss deflating the Thunder more and more.
Westbrook started 0-for-6. By halftime, Westbrook and Durant were a combined 5-for-19.
"Thinking about it, I think we got some good looks," Durant said. "We missed a few chippies, lay-ins. But we can't get down that much, especially at home. We've got to correct it."
Miami was again a machine while the Thunder struggled to muster anything positive. The Heat had open looks offensive and turned it over just once.
"They established their game and they played attack basketball right from the very start and they had us back on our heels," Brooks said.
Maybe this two-game trend is just what the Thunder needs. Maybe it will serve as a wake-up call of sorts and illustrate to this championship-hungry squad that it needs to take its best to Miami.
Maybe, just maybe, at some point in between now and Sunday night, the Thunder will find an answer to this mysterious slow starts.
Darnell Mayberry grew up in Langston, Okla. and is now in his third stint in the Sooner state. After a year and a half at Bishop McGuinness High, he finished his prep years in Falls Church, Va., before graduating from Norfolk State University in... Read more ›


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A lawyer accuses District Judge Donald Mosley and other judges of "predetermining" the outcome in foreclosure disputes in favor of the lenders, according to an appeal filed with the Nevada Supreme Court.
In the process, they have made a "mockery" of a program designed to rescue distressed homeowners, attorney Jacob Hafter says in court papers filed Wednesday.
A 2009 state law gives judges the authority to modify loans if lenders fail to abide by Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program guidelines.
Hafter said Mosley — and by implication the high court — had previously discussed how Nevada courts would rule in these disputes. During a foreclosure hearing for Hafter client Carl Piazza, Mosley said he would never sanction a lender for bad faith by modifying a loan from the bench.


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Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), a business-led private and public sector partnership, promotes local economic growth and prosperity across a variety of projects and investment initiatives around the county.
Plato Video was commissioned to produce the official showreel film to be presented at their inaugural business conference event at Bournemouth University on 13th April 2018.
The video required an insight in to not only what Dorset LEP is but also a summary of its past, present and future initiatives, using a variety of text based slides, still imagery and interviews with x5 key business representatives to guide the content.
We love working across a whole spectrum of business and industry and this project with Dorset LEP did not disappoint. It was fascinating to work with and learn from a small selection of different sectors based in our home county of Dorset including Aerospace, Real Estate, Marine Electronics and Gin Distillery.
As part of the post production process we designed and animated a Dorset themed screen template which displayed all text based information when required. The video content was then placed appropriately amongst the slides to balance the content.
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A 2,000m² heated aquatic park with water slides and an indoor pool, just over 5 minutes from the beaches
On the shores of an inlet in southern Finistère, the Yelloh! Village L'Océan Breton looks forward to welcoming you for a lovely holiday. Here, the unique light of Brittany and its ocean reveal themselves to you.
The camping l'Océan Breton has a 2000 m² aquatic park with multilane waterslides, covered swimming pools, aqua-recreational areas, upmarket accommodation options and flower-filled, landscaped pitches. Come and enjoy the entertainment and activities on offer for the whole family! The nearby beaches are great for invigorating dips and sea spray-covered walks!
Come and enjoy a spot of bathing, in all its different shapes and sizes, whether it's fun or sports-focused, in a heated indoor or outdoor pool. The camping L'Océan Breton is located close to many lovely beaches of southern Finistère. People of all ages will love trying them out during their next holiday.
The wellness area welcomes you for treatments of your own choice (booking required). Make the most of your holiday and treat yourself!
The camping L'Océan Breton enjoys a lovely location in the grounds of the château, and can provide children with just what they're craving, with activities to suit them all. So they can enjoy a bit of autonomy and head for the kids' club to take part in some artistic or sports-based activities, or do a bit of fancy dress, but above all have fun and enjoy meeting some new people, under the leadership of a team of organisers who are here to look after children aged 5 to 12. For younger children, the yurt is available for parents and children to enjoy in total freedom, from dawn til dusk, for some great times playing games and having fun together in a gentle, cocooning space.
Energetic visitors will be well catered for too, with activities including aquagym, tennis, football tournaments and basketball all on the menu of activities at the Yelloh! Village L'Océan Breton. A health trail beside the inlet is also available to use. Adventure tree-climbing, watersports and archery can all be booked, so the world's your oyster!
On-site facilities for holidays without constraints! With a tourist information point, bike hire, a mini supermarket, a bar, a restaurant and more, the camping L'Océan Breton has thought of everything, and especially of you!
As its name implies, the camping l'Océan Breton enjoys an amazing location beside the ocean. Come and enjoy its delightful position and the scents and mystery surrounding its very ancient history and rich heritage. Come and enjoy the local dishes and seafood! Set sail for the islands, wander along the coastal paths, come and discover the historic towns here! Experience the economic vitality of southern Finistère, where everything begins!


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TEAM SPIRIT: Grasshoppers netball team
THIS WEEK, Grasshoppers netball team will battle it out to claim the Under 16's championship final at the University of Nottingham.
Having secured themselves a place in the regional league at the beginning of the season, the girls excelled their way to the top by finishing in the top two.
The team will be representing London and South East in the national competition, which brings together 18 teams across England.
In preparation for the big game, the Grasshoppers players have worked tirelessly to attend training sessions and matches up to 4 to 5 times a week.
By exercising strength, determination and great focus to maintain and improve their individual and team performance, these netball champs are all set for the challenge.
As this talented set of girls continue to play their way to the top, we have some potential future England netball players in the making.
Watch this space, because #thesegirlscan.
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Course title: Media and Culture I
Course number: CMM 106
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: None
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the function and impact of mediated and mass communication in society. This course explores the history and contemporary landscape of radio, television and film. Related mass communication theories, new technologies, media effects and ethical issues are addressed.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Understand the origins and differences among the mass media in Europe and the U.S.
- Understand the progression of mass media forms of radio, television and film industry.
- Understand the economic foundations for the mass media in the current digital media climate.
- Explore the function and impact of mass communication in society.
- Define, identify and apply a number of communication theories.
- Address current ethical issues in mass commutation.
- Demonstrate progress in strengthening analytical and critical thinking skills.
Required Reading:
VIVIAN, John (2008) Media of Mass Communication. 11th ed. Pearson Education.
CAMPBELL, R., MARTIN, Chr. R., FABOS, B. (2011) Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication. 8th ed. Bedford/St. Martins.


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Map App Functions on an Android Phone
Perhaps the best thing about using the Maps app on your Android is that there's no risk of improperly folding anything. Even better, the Maps app charts everything you need to find your way: freeways, highways, roads, streets, avenues, drives, bike paths, addresses, businesses, and points of interest.
Start the Maps app by choosing Maps from the apps drawer, or you may find a Maps app launcher lurking on the Home screen. If you're starting the app for the first time or it has recently been updated, you must agree to the terms and conditions. Do so as directed on the touchscreen.
Your Android phone communicates with GPS satellites to hone in on your current location. That location appears on the map. The position is accurate to within a given range, as shown by a blue circle around your location. If the circle doesn't appear, your location is either pretty darn accurate or you need to zoom in.
Here are some fun things you can do when viewing the basic street map:
Zoom in: To make the map larger (to move it closer), double-tap the screen. You can also spread your fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in.
Zoom out: To make the map smaller (to see more), pinch your fingers on the touchscreen.
Pan and scroll: To see what's to the left or right or at the top or bottom of the map, swipe your finger on the touchscreen. The map scrolls in the direction you swipe.
Rotate: Using two fingers, rotate the map clockwise or counterclockwise. Touch the Compass Pointer icon to reorient the map with north at the top of the screen.
Perspective: Touch the screen with two fingers and swipe up or down to view the map in perspective. You can also tap the Location icon to switch to perspective view, although that trick works only for your current location. To return to flat-map view, touch the Compass Pointer icon.
The closer you zoom in to the map, the more detail you see, such as street names, address block numbers, and businesses and other sites — but no tiny people.
The blue triangle shows in which general direction the phone is pointing.
When the phone's direction is unavailable, you see a blue dot as your location on the map.
To view the navigation drawer, touch the icon. Swipe the navigation drawer to the left to return to the Maps app.
When all you want is a virtual compass, similar to the one you lost as a kid, get the Compass app from the Google Play Store.


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Last week we moved onto using some of the City of Perth's tourism walks to learn about settlement here, and we started with covicts and colonials. This tied in nicely to our visit to Fremantle Prison (which we hadn't done since Arden was very little, so it was interesting to go through again; Irving also largely enjoyed it). We are thinking of heading back to do another of the tours later in the year.
Looking through the corridor to the cells
A cell...more modern. :/
The Anglican chapel.
Out front of the prison; some of the residences.
Entrance to the prison. (Was finally closed down in the 1990s after the dreadful conditions were made public!)
Heading back towards the centre of Fremantle.
Our view from Wassup dog.
We've all been learning about currency and money and the difference between the two and looking at how money has changed over the eras, and how gold has been used throughout time. This series, Hidden Secrets of Money was our starting point and has been quite enlightening. We ran into an Australian mint currency exchange in Forrest Place, where it was possible to get new coins, and Arden was keen for some, so he exchanged old currency for new.
He has been busking regularly for quite some time now, to learn about saving currrency, donating and having a bit to spend, but this week he was quite pleased to receive some macaroons from a market stall holder. This was a bit of a new event for him. Amusingly sometimes Willow has been better at imagining random odd objects and receiving them.
Irving has been dismantling things regularly for quite some time....all of the others around here had largely given this up by 2-3, so last night I was contemplating that we might need to get some cheap objects from the op shop to work on pulling apart and putting together again, to turn it towards something constructive...so today we removed some cupboard handles to clean the doors, put them back on again after, and clean the latch on my empty essential oil box and put it on again...all the while getting in the habit of putting the screws and bits in a container so they don't get misplaced. It certainly engaged him for a while, and I'm hoping that with encouraging the idea of putting the bits together it will make our misplacing useful bits happen less...Next thing we need to develop is tuning instruments, as he keeps retuning the violin and guitars!
Arden and Gabriel both got some lovely new instruments from a local instrument maker who works in jarrah. Gabriel is working on learning to blow through a reed currently, on his xaphoon, and Arden got a mini-size flute (was meant to be a piccolo but is probably a touch large), all the same Arden is quite pleased with his new instrument.
Willow has had a bit of interesting events happening recently, a film she was an extra in, "Hounds of Love" is finally in the cinema, and we will hopefully get to see it, and see if her scene made the film. She also volunteered to help out in a WAAPA performance, as she thought that her circus skills might be helpful, so now she has a small part in "Life is a Cabaret".
I have been doing quite a bit of sewing, working on another bag, tidying up some bits that needed repairs in my pile, and then adding some detailing on this skirt I bought of ebay before I started wearing more old-fashioned clothes. I took the skirt in earlier in the year, to make it more comfortable by giving it a waist, and then inspired by Evelyn Wood's youtube make overs, I added these details onto the bottom of it.
We also headed off to see Don Quixote as a ballet at His Majesty's recently. I really enjoyed the fight scene, and loved that it was possible to see the influence of fencing on this style of dance. I was also a bit excited to be wearing my lovely new velvet dress that I had purchased off Evelyn Wood's site in her sale section. I haven't had quite such a lovely dress since having kids I think!


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In today's post we will discuss the importance of BID and ASK price configuration and how this can affect your trade. You may have noticed that even when you trade directly on an exchange, you have a choice of setting orders using either current market price or place a conditional order when certain price points are met. When trading on 3Commas, and using the Smart-Trade algorithm, you have even more flexibility and risk management features but the choice between Bid and Ask remains a very critical option that you need to select so you can optimize your trade.
In the above example you can see the choices that you need to make in order to properly set up a Smart Trade order. New users often ask what the difference is and why to choose one vs. the other. In this post we will provide answers to this very critical question.
We will cover the basics and those who are already familiar with the concept can skip to the next section that shows how Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) work in the context of BID and ASK prices.
The key difference between BID and ASK
What is 'Bid and Ask'
The term BID and ASK refers to a two-way price quotation that indicates the best price at which a token can be sold and bought at a given point in time. The BID price represents the maximum price that a buyer is willing to pay for a token. The ASK price represents the minimum price that a seller is willing to receive. The difference between bid and ask prices, or the spread, is a key indicator of the liquidity of the token. In general, the smaller the spread, the better the liquidity.
Let's imagine a physical crypto-currency market where buyers wander around between counters with bags full of cash while sellers stack their counters with various tokens. Nobody stops by the counters where Bitcoin is listed at $20,000 but long queues form in front of the counters where Bitcoin is listed at $10,000.
It's all great until the supply of $10,000 Bitcoin is exhausted. Buyers have no choice but to move on to sellers who list Bitcoin for increasingly higher prices. This market dynamic is illustrated on all exchanges in the form of Buy/Sell walls.
Here is an example of a Buy/Sell wall chart for Bitcoin on the Bittrex exchange.
Green area - buyers, red - sellers. The height of the graph indicates the volumes of buy/sell offers at various price points. On the horizontal axis, we see at what prices they are placed. In the middle of the graph there is a point where these two walls meet representing the current price at that particular moment.
Where does the graph data come from? The data represents market buy/sell orders that are captured in the exchange Order Book. You can place a Buy order for a token at a chosen price. The moment a Buy order price and volume matches a Sell order, the trade is executed. If the Buy and Sell orders are far apart (large spread) no trades are executed until either buyers or sellers change their price parameters.
Buy orders for Bitcoin on the Bittrex exchange (bids - the price of purchase, demand).
Sell orders Requests for sale (asks - sale price, offers).
Order Book in the form of a Buy/Sell walls on the Bitfinex exchange.
How Take Profit and Stop Loss work in the context of BID and ASK
With the Market order
BID - the first price value at which the market is willing to buy. Our algorithm monitors the price action on the exchange and executes the trade when the price set is matched with an available sell order.
How Take Profit works with BID
Let's look at the following example:
Bought 1 ETH for $ 100 and set Take Profit + 5%, at $ 105 in anticipation that the value will rise.
How Stop Loss works in BID
Bought 1 ETH for $ 100 and set a Stop Loss -5%, at $ 95 in anticipation that the price might go down.
This is what you'll see as the price falls.
ASK - the first price at which the market is ready to sell
How Take Profit works with ASK
Bought 1 ETH for $ 100, set Take Profit + 5% - at $ 105.
As the price rises this is what you will see:
How Stop Loss works with ASK
Bought 1 ETH for $ 100 and set Stop Loss -5%, at $ 95.
As the price falls, this what you'll see
Why Take Profit shouldn't always use BID and Stop Loss shouldn't always use ASK
In certain market conditions, the default choice between BID and ASK does not work.
BUY or SELL walls are often broken so let's look at the following example:
John set a Stop Loss on the Ask price. As the price is slowly approaching the level of the Stop Loss, one of two events can occur. Bids are sharply lowered, and the Asks remain in place. The price on Asks remains above the Stop Loss levels, and on Bids goes much lower. If the price reverses and starts moving up John is lucky that he initially chose Ask so his Stop Loss did not trigger right before the price reversal.
Imagine that in the future John always sets Stop Loss -10% on Ask. At one point the same price action occurs but the token value falls even more instead of reversing. After the first sale, the Bid price is already lower than the Stop Loss at -12%. The ASK price is at -8% and the deal is not yet closed. There is a second large sale. This time, the Ask price drops to -13%, and on the Bid to -19%. Stop Loss works and the transaction closes on the market. As a result, John has a loss of 19% instead of 12%, if the method was determined by the Bid definition.
ASK or BID: Our final recommendation:
Understanding the market conditions and trends is critical so for effective Stop Losses select BID or BID plus SL Timeout.
SL. It is important to react when price drop fast so in setting the Stop Loss use BID but ensure that you're not taken out of the market if the price recovers shortly after by adding the Timeout feature.
As you remember, when tracking by BID, the transaction is more price sensitive. This helps to avoid big losses.
If there is a sharp drop , the trade will close at the very bottom but the price could recover soon after. This also helps to avoid SL timeout. But remember, as with tracking on ASK, the deal will close a little later, which will could lead to a a slightly larger loss if the price keeps falling.
For Take Profit we only recommend choosing BID
The price at which the transaction closes will be closer to the target, since BID warrants are important for the sale on the market.
At the price increases, there may be a significant difference between the prices in the BID and ASK walls so the trade might not be executed. With ASK, the transaction will respond more quickly to price movements. On a sharp breakdown or a large purchase, the ASK price is significantly higher than the BID price. In such a situation, a possible false closing of the deal is possible: significantly lower than planned.
Limit order
Limit orders for Take Profit will behave the same regardless of which tracking method - BID or ASK - you choose. The difference is that the algorithm will place an order the exchange Order Book, in advance at a set price, not a market price. This order may not get executed if there is not enough volume at that particular price point.
The limit order for Stop Loss will also be placed in the exchange's order book at a set price when the trigger condition for the BID or ASK is reached.
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For some reason, London is currently experiencing a drought. By which I mean not only is it not raining a lot, but there have basically been no premieres for nearly a month, and there won't be any until about the 24th July. Which is crazy! ... it's like... other than take my chances with Quadrichopper-based photography, will I do?
Well... there's always the occasional event at the Apple Store. In this case.... a pretty large one.
So.... that's that. I guess even if it's not a premiere, it'll go into the Archive of Movie Premieres It kind of sucks that Berlin got the Transformers 4 premiere, abysmal though that film is meant to be.... and also that there was no premiere for The Fault In Our Stars.... or that the Hercules film brought The Rock to London but only had a photocall and a hotel interview...
... guess I'll be on the streets in no time, taking photos of REAL people?
Until (hopefully) next time!
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Obama marking end of Iraq war
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina -- President Barack Obama saluted troops returning from Iraq Wednesday, declaring that the nearly nine-year conflict is ending honorably, "not with a final battle, but with a final march toward home."
Marking the conclusion of the war at this military base that's seen more than 200 deaths over nearly nine years of fighting in Iraq, Obama never tried to declare victory. It was a war that he opposed from the start, inherited as president and is now bringing to a close, leaving behind an Iraq that is still struggling.
But he sought to declare a noble end to a fight that has cost nearly 4,500 American lives and left about 32,000 wounded.
"The war in Iraq will soon belong to history, and your service belongs to the ages," he said, applauding their "extraordinary achievement."
All U.S. troops are to be out of Iraq Dec. 31, though Obama has pledged the U.S. will continue civilian assistance for Iraq as it faces an uncertain future in a volatile region of the world.
Even as majorities in the U.S. public favor ending the war, some Republicans have criticized Obama's withdrawal, arguing he's leaving behind an unstable Iraq that could hurt U.S. interests and fall subject to influence from neighboring Iran.
Obama, appearing with first lady Michelle Obama, highlighted the human side of the war, reflecting on the bravery and sacrifices of U.S. forces now on their way back home.
He recalled the start of the war, a time when he was only an Illinois state senator and many of the warriors before him were in grade school.
He noted the early battles that defeated and deposed Saddam Hussein and what he called "the grind of insurgency" -- roadside bombs, snipers and suicide attacks.
"Your will proved stronger than the terror of those who tried to break it," he said.
Upon his arrival in Fort Bragg Wednesday, Obama met with five enlisted service members who had recently returned from combat. He also met with the family of a soldier killed overseas.
Obama has on several occasions addressed his reasons for ending the war, casting it as a promise kept after he ran for president as an anti-war candidate and speaking of the need to refocus U.S. attention on rebuilding the troubled economy at home.
Obama's approval rating on handling the situation in Iraq has been above 50 percent since last fall, and in a new Associated Press-GfK poll, has ticked up four points since October to 55 percent.
Among independents, his approval rating tops 50 percent for the first time since this spring.
With the economy foremost on people's minds, fewer now consider the war a top issue. Fifty-one percent said it was extremely or very important to them personally, down from 58 percent in October, placing it behind 13 of 14 issues tested in the poll.
It was the president's first visit to Fort Bragg, which is home to Army Special Operations, the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne, among others. Special Forces troops from Fort Bragg were among the first soldiers in Iraq during the 2003 invasion and its paratroopers helped lead the 2007 troop increase.
North Carolina, which Obama narrowly won in 2008, also is an important state for the 2012 presidential election and will host the Democratic convention.
In his speech, Obama said that Iraq "is not a perfect place."
But he added that "we are leaving behind a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant Iraq, with a representative government that was elected by its people. We are building a new partnership between our nations."


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I have been leaving the GBP pairs well alone given Brexit uncertainty and the recent 'Flash Crash' reinforced this caution. However, with the shifting sands following the US Election, as well as ongoing Brexit, the GBP pairs may be worth some consideration again. The monthly charts show many of the pairs trying to carve out some bounce activity and this would not surprise, even if there is to be longer term continuation moves within the recent trends.
GBP/USD monthly: this pair has put in 6 bearish monthly candles but the current October candle is green, albeit as an indecision-style 'Inside' candle. Watch to see whether this candle closes green for the month though as some recovery, even if only short-term, could evolve. The US$ is running up into the 100 resistance area and its success in negotiating this major level could determine the success of any recovery for this pair though.
GBP/JPY monthly: this is another GBP pair with more bearish monthly candles of late than bullish but the October candle looks like it might be trying to base off the 129 S/R level. Watch to see where the monthly candle ends up closing with respect to this key level and how it closes; it is currently bullish and engulfing:
GBP/AUD monthly: this pair looks to be trying to carve out a bounce up from the 78.6% fib. Keep an eye on the 1.70 and 1.75 levels for any stake to those claims as this would be bullish. The current candle is an indecision-style 'Inside' candle for now though:
GBP/NZD monthly: after 5 bearish monthly candles this pair looks to be trying to print a bullish one. Watch for any monthly close back above the key S/R region of 1.77 to support some potential bullish follow-through. This pair is currently printing a bullish-reversal Railway Track monthly candle pattern but watch to see how it finishes for the month:
GBP/CAD monthly: the current candle is bullish and engulfing but watch to see if the October close is above the 1.70 region. If so, this might help to underpin some bullish recovery activity.
EUR/BGP monthly: watch for any pullback to test the 61.8% fib which happens to be down near the previously broken trend line:
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Playstation 3 Hacked
To pirate a game for PC, Xbox 360, or Wii is (unfortunetly) very common. And now people succeeded in hacking the Playstation 3. On the 27th Chaos Communition Congress the hacker group "fail0verflow" did their presentation "PS3 Epic Fail" about how to do it, and it's on youtube, "Console Hacking 2010", 44 minutes long. You can install now without any 3rd party programs any unauthorized programs, like Linux, Homebrew, and of course pirated games. Which is strictly illegal.
This access for everything on your PS3, what fail0verflow managed to do, means: times are coming for the Playstation Network in which they fight against cheater and hacker in online games because you can install now cheat software of course, too.
Source: fail0verflow.com
22 Kommentare:
- Mr Bouchard said...
There most likely is going to be way to hack pretty much any gaming console. It might only get too hard for people with only a little time to check it out.
- January 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM
- Major.Mack said...
yeah these guys who did it werent pirating games but...when the put the code out there guaranteed someone will. THose guys actually make a point to say that copying software was stealing.
- January 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM
- proelomaster3dcreator said...
oh no :/ this is your first post in this year and it's about bad things :/ poor playstation 3 ... :((
- January 1, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- Pawawanpi said...
I don't wanna pirate but I want my gaming consoles to be region free, just like the handhelds. Why does no one make them region free, why must we always break our stuff to make it work the way we want it. T3T
- January 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM
- Suciô Sanchez said...
Homebrew is the only use my DS gets.
- January 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM
- Theta^2 said...
Hacking a game console, to me, isn't such a bad thing. The bad thing about it though is the fact that many people will use this new hack for bad.
- January 1, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- Tsipise said...
Anything is hackable.
- January 1, 2011 at 11:43 PM
- stm said...
surprised it took so long. happy new year sony.
- January 2, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Can't believe this happened but it's been a while since the ps3 was out. So someone was ought to do it soon.
- January 2, 2011 at 2:07 AM
- LoneIslander said...
Must, Resist, Jail Breaking............
- January 2, 2011 at 3:54 AM
- NooG said...
so the playstation3 is useful again
- January 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Panikiller! said...
It isn't really bad news, actually they're quite good, one of the features that made the PlayStation 3 better than other consoles was that it was capable of using Linux, but they dropped the support when they introduced PS3 Slim, now we got it back
- January 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- erics said...
where there's a will, there's a way.
- January 2, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- schtz said...
it was a matter of time, though
- January 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM
- Quinn Electronics said...
- January 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM
- Wesh said...
wow, that took longer than I expected
- January 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- mrecan said...
they sure took their time for that one
i hope this wont cause a quality decrease in ps3 games
- January 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- tomi991 said...
mmm hell yeah ! :)
- January 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM
- Tal Zahn said...
Well, surprised it didn't happen sooner, to be honest. Considering how fast other console hacking occurred and all...
I personally don't have any plans to hack my consoles unless it is required to play certain games. I just am too afraid of ruining my system.
- January 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM
- i_love_weed said...
what took them so long? :P
- January 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- Justsayin' said...
Give any hacker long enough and they'll figure it out. :)
- January 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- kkazzamm said...
No plans to hack my PS3. Just wish Sony would come out with some PC side software to make it easier for sharing my media. The ones that are out there work but I have used several different ones and they are all flaky.
- January 3, 2011 at 11:21 PM


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ONE Direction mania hit Scotland yesterday as tickets for the boyband's dates north of the Border went on sale.
Hundreds of fans flocked to the SECC in Glasgow in a desperate bid to see Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson perform live.
One group of friends, calling themselves Team Mwah, had camped since Tuesday, spending four nights in the SECC grounds.
But after securing front row tickets for two dates next February, Ashleigh Atkinson, 23, sister Courtney, 16, and friend Dylan Johnston, 16, said it had been more than worth it.
Crying tears of happiness, Ashleigh told how they had even been forced to sleep in the tunnel connecting Exhibition Centre train station with the venue one night.
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Letters to the Editor
We need to put God back in our lives
Given the horror of the past few days, does anyone really object to stricter gun laws? I don't think so.
Our babies, our children are worth whatever we have to do to protect them. If that includes stricter gun laws, bullet proof windows and armed guards in our schools, then let's do it! If it saves one innocent child, it is well worth it.
But then, do we need to get a license and have a background check for sharp knives? Or baseball bats, brass knuckles, iron pipes, bare fists, hands around throats? Sounds ludicrous, doesn't it? Stricter laws aren't going to solve the deeper problem we have.
The problem that caused the suffering and horror in Connecticut comes from us. It comes from what we have allowed to happen to our society. And it is many faceted but stems from a basic truth. In the 1960s when we allowed one evil woman, Madalyn O'Hair, to take prayer out of our schools, we started down a path from which we have never returned. By doing that, we began a trend to remove God from everything this country was founded on and for.
The moral fiber of our society has been removed and our children can no longer determine what is right or wrong. Even the mentally ill can be taught right and wrong and God can reach us all, even those who are disturbed. We raise our children to expect to be given everything the world has to offer and when they don't get it, they are enraged and lash out at the parents who try so desperately to give it all to them in the first place. We no longer have a family unit that eats together, prays together and lives together.
This mother who allowed guns in the home of a mentally disturbed young man, taught him how to use them skillfully, then allowed him to roam freely among our innocent children, is guiltier than the shooter! She wanted to bond with him by using a gun? If you are a parent, I'm begging you to take your child to church, let him or her learn about Christ and his teachings. Let them have knowledge of what is right and good and how to deal with disappointment and suffering.
The only way this kind of violence and senseless tragedy will stop, is by putting God back in our lives.
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How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: 5 Tips To Follow
Create a nice focal point by using the tips on how to decorate above cabinets in kitchen. The above area of the kitchen cabinet often looks plain and bare. You can make it stunning by using the superb decoration. The decoration can increase the style of the kitchen cabinet. Actually this item is very important in the kitchen since various dishes, pans, kitchen appliances and knickknacks are stored here. You can clean off the kitchen cabinet to make it look new. Don't forget to make it stand out by decorating the above area of the cabinet:
How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: Tip 1 New Painting
The first thing to conduct is by having the area above the kitchen cabinet painted in a new color. Don't use the dark tone on the area for it can carry smaller impression on the whole room. You can use the bright, soft, light, pastel or muted tone. Make sure that the color above the cabinet can complement with the other colors in the cooking room. For instance, you can paint the above area in pale yellow or purple if the kitchen cabinet is painted in white or beige.
How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: Tip 2 Collectible Items
There are various items and accessories in the cooking room that you can display to decorate the above area of the kitchen cabinet. If the kitchen is designed in country kitchen or French provincial kitchen design, you can use the silvery metal bird houses, wicker basket filled with lavender flower and clay potteries to make the space impressive. If you want to evoke the vintage or contemporary feeling, the space can be decorated with retro bottles, cookies jars and miniature of chicken.
How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: Tip 3 Flower Arrangement
The next thing to beautify the above area of the cabinet is the flower. You can use real or silk flower depending on the budget. The latter one is cheaper than the former one. If you have a flower garden, you can use the real flower that you can pick there. Set it inside a wicker basket or clay pot.
How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: Tip 4 Boxes
If you have a lot of clutter to hide, you can save them inside wicker or leather boxes. Then place them on the above area of the cabinet. Wrap the boxes in lace, velvet or leather for fancy design.
How To Decorate Above Cabinets In Kitchen: Tip 5 Simplicity
The last thing to note is the simplicity in the kitchen. Do not exaggerate the decoration above the kitchen cabinet. If it looks too much, you bring cluttered feeling in the room. Look at the previous post about French country kitchen design here.
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