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Kentucky kids turn their punishment into community project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky mom's punishment ultimately backfired when she told her teenage son, Travis, to go mow their neighbors' lawn.
It turned out he loved it so much, he ended up mowing eight lawns for free and recruited his two brothers and cousin to help him out.
The teens have continued, going door-to-door in their Louisville neighborhood offering up their free lawn care services called, "It Takes A Village, Together We Stand Strong" to anyone who might be in need.
Travis says the goal is to not only stave off summer boredom, but to also give back to the community and to stay out of trouble.
So far the community has rallied around them, with one resident even showing the boys how to care for their equipment.
While the teenagers don't take money for their services, a GoFundMe page has been set up to be used for equipment, maintenance and fuel.
Anything left over will go towards a trip to Disney, Travis' mom said, as a reward for their hard work.
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This coming Friday, I'm honored to give the virtual commencement address for my school, Alpha Omega Academy. The best part? Since it's virtual, you can attend!
Many of you know I enjoy a good pun, but the title I chose for my address has a serious point. How can we live meaningfully when the world wants us to settle for status quo?
To join the live stream, click here and find the specific event for the graduation. The event starts at two o'clock Central time (or three o'clock for all my East Coast friends).
Plus, join me on Twitter during my address to answer a lighthearted (but related) poll.
To the Class of 2018, congratulations! I pray God will use you in wonderful ways.
~ Kristen
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day 230. a reintroduction to the luck of seven.
in the grand scheme of things i've realized that no longer am i working on just a series of integrated topics, but an eco-system of systems and values. before i start tripping over myself in post-calvinesque arguments (i am in geneva till saturday), i'm struggling to iron out the complete landscape that sits beneath (or behind) the past seven months. for now let's call this an re-introduction to the luck of seven.
not only have i decided that i'll parlay the past seven months into a new media experience (children's book, a vlog reboot and movie), but i now understand the seven topics to be the basis of a strategic framework. when i first wrote down the seven topic, i had this notion that i was setting out to document the best of the best of our new world. if there was ever a cataclysm, we could use this framework to rebuild society. now more than ever, i see that this notion is not too far fetched from those ideals, but need to be crystalized into a yummy chocolate bunny for the masses.
first you'll need to understand that this is an eco-system. as established from the Wealth of Networks, this network has revolutionized all methods of production. we are sitting within the new age of mechanization. the highly organized world of central nodes are struggling to keep up with the ever adaptable biological structure called humanity. last year at this time, my brain imploded when i heard ben cerveny give a presentation on metaphors. at last year's LIFT 07, he linked technological metaphors to biological systems. one year later with several more books in my head and thousands of kilometers beneath my feet, i have a hard time seeing metaphors. i see we create networked systems in attempt to mimic the biological systems we are... granted this is a viewpoint from a high vantage point, this is the beginning of it all.
welcome to my / our new world.
as i've tried to explain countless times this is not just a basic networked system but a system of systems of systems upon systems. i know a few people are trying to ground this system in trust, kharma, love, lust, id, etc... and i have yet to discover the core of why people self subscribe to this society. maybe it is the fact that in this age you can be whom ever you want. not in the simple context that we can change our bodies, but in the fact we can adapt our brain to systems that are expressive to our own identities.
wither it's drupal or joomla, or myspace or facebook, we cling to the notion of brands because they are labels of culture we know. as far as i know brands will always exist... brands extrude reputation. how is this central to my argument? well in this world we can create any brand we want. if we know how to have a conversation, phrase an argument and use the digital / social tools; we can build anything we want... the idealist world we dream is at our finger tips.
how do these networks operate in the real space? are online values and systems transferable to the physical world?
the past seven months have not only been a journey around the world, but a journey into the internet. a journey i thought one could ever take. from one email to another, i came to the realization that my conversations things connected me through the internet. they connected me to the medium of the world.
now there are many more questions than i have answers. i can only proclaim what i've seen. i can only tell you what has happened to me and what i've touched with my own two hands...
what i have seen is a system built on the idea that the world is a free place. the world is not to be abused, robbed, raped, or pillaged... granted these things happen but in the end that is not the central activity of the world. there is giving, there is taking. there is a free and open exchange of knowledge. not everyone is willing to give up the same information that someone else has, but in the general context of things, most individuals will offer assistance when asked. sometimes, they'll give more assistance than nesscary.
when connected to an information network, the cost of entry to a global conversation diminishes. yet these acts of selflessness, greed or pride amass an unprecedented amount of knowledge and participation... this is the world we are in now. you can easily find the world's knowledge at the click of a button. wether it is right or wrong is a whole nother question, but it's there.
the more that we toyed with these spaces the more we found out that we can bring these ideas "offline" and into the physical space. egalitarian notions of software was just the beginning. from email to blogs the democratizing of information drove us to the point where we no longer needed someone to tell us how we can participate in the conversation.
if you look at the explosive growth of freelancers (some can be considered outsourcers, or out-sorcerers), you will see nothing more than an the democratizing of work. this work has always existed, this has always been the central tenet of industrialization. yet in the 21st century, this has spread forth across the globe and evolved into a multitude of ideas unheard of several years ago, BUT that doesn't mean that these elements of culture didn't exist before hand... they have always existed. some were too expensive (multimedia production); others were too obscure to discover (couchsurfing.com / global freeloaders).
when it comes to information, the merchants who raised great sums to bring us the best of the silk road no longer are needed. as the past ten years have taught us, the networks between us all shrink infinitely when we reach out. albeit it is still a costly investment, the new silk road is assessable to more. from electricity, to hardware, to communications infrastructure, to education... we are slowly whittling down the cost of access. once on the road, or as it was one called "the information super highway" we are privy to the world's infinite connections of enlightenment.
when it comes to the physical, many have realized we are no longer are we willing to deal with the limitations of a world dictated to us. if we can freely converse online, who is to limit our ability to organize physically? if we have the ability to build online, we are freely able to build upon other's words for the betterment of our collective knowledge, goods and services. for the past seven months i've been blessed to freely exchange ideas, content and build physical structures were the net benefit is the sum of all of its parts.
the world online is no more online than it is an offline activity. for the past five years i've been privy to a front seat exploration of politics, policy and products are free to change and grow as we see fit. incredibly we've openly recognized that we can not exist in an online only environment. some of us call it jelly, coworking, foocamp, unconfrences, barcamp, mashpits, meetups, devhouses, saturday houses, workshops, clubs, etc...
more and more we are coming together to physically represent the world we see online. if there isn't a physical representation, we dust off obscure solutions or build replacements for a world once dominated by a heroical structure dominated by others.
we have the power. we are the future. without a doubt, the world today is dominated by freedom. freedom to move from one system or another... from one workshop to another... from one conversation to another... from online to offline... it is now up to us to perpetuate the love of knowledge into an eternity of wisdom.
this is the wealth of networks. this is the luck of seven. we are the starfish generation!
day 206. the seven lessons learned.
i stand and look out at the wonder that is the world. beneath my feet, embedded in my flip flops are the peeples of discomfort, the ignorance of sand and the wet and wild world we call earth. in four short days, my journey will officially end. in four short days, i will return to new york city.
it's been seven months from my bed, my friends, my "stuff," and any notion of disposable income. i know little has changed; i know i am not the same. as the days wind down i face another moment of reflection. each passing mirrored moment, i see a million lessons wrapped into one epic journey.
but for this this morning, my brain feels a bit scattered. maybe it's the strong texas coffee. maybe it's my body still recovering from Barcamp TX and three nights of restless sleep. maybe it's the fact that i now see my footsteps as a thin film of butter on a global piece of rye toast...
maybe it's the understanding that for everyday after next, the job gets tougher and tougher. no longer can i skate bye and say, i'm skimming the global ice. now it's time to tighten up the laces, grab the hockey stick and summarize my understanding into the back of a net.
for the past two weeks, dr miggy has given me the gift of love and a small little space to carve out my ice sculpture. a week from now, i will be penniless in geneva while having the honor to help host the open stage conversations at LIFT. subsequently, i will get five minutes to present my sculpture. :)
...but before the moderate temperatures of time start to melt my understanding of the world, the following are the seven lessons of this journey...
"if you scratch your own itch with an open mind, you'll find the world feels the same relief." - dries and the global drupal community.
"when facing goliath, bring your own sling shot." - egyptian linux users group; open source software users in egypt.
"video killed the radio star - citizen video units and citizen journalism transforms our definition of literacy." - video volunteers and drishti; alive in baghdad; epicfu
"give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life."- khmer OS; tactical technology collective
"a hug will take you around the world and transform everything you touch." - juan mann of free hugs; the global free culture movement.
"play together and we learn more from others than ourselves." - meetups, dev weekends, unconfrences and collaborative productivity spaces (ie barcamp and coworking)
"the end of the world is a great place to put ideas on their head." - cowork central; providence in ushuaia
(btw, i originally started to break out each lesson via continent, but quickly discovered that the lessons were mirrored everywhere. these seven lessons are will grow to be the basis of the children's book and the documentary film.)


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As usual I didn't get to Hugglets...( this time we were away on holiday in sunny Spain) but I would love to know how it went. Was it busy...lots of sales hopefully?
It's always a huge event in the bear calendar...I would love to know how it went!!!
Hi Jenny, my sister and I went to Hugglets as visitors. Although the ques didn't go as far as the corner of Kensington High Street once inside it was rather crowded. Lovely bears to be seen and when we left there were many empty places at quite some tables. I saw Jane making pictures as usual, so maybe she'll share some of them here with us? Hope you had a lovely holiday!
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Ludendorff Bridge
The bridge seen from the bank of the Rhine before its March 1945 collapse
|Official name
|Ludendorff Bridge
|Other name(s)
|Bridge at Remagen
|Named for
|Erich Ludendorff
|Through arch bridge
|Total length
|325 m (1,066 ft)
|Piers in water
|Karl Wiener
|Constructed by
|Grün & Bilfinger
|Construction start
|Construction end
|Construction cost
|2.1 million marks
|17 March 1945
The Ludendorff Bridge (sometimes referred to as the Bridge at Remagen) was in early March 1945 a critical remaining bridge across the river Rhine in Germany when it was captured during the Battle of Remagen by United States Army forces during the closing weeks of World War II. Built in World War I to help deliver reinforcements and supplies to the German troops on the Western Front, it connected Remagen on the west bank and the village of Erpel on the eastern side between two hills flanking the river.
Midway through Operation Lumberjack, on 7 March 1945, the troops of the 1st U.S. Army approached Remagen and were surprised to find that the bridge was still standing.[1] Its capture, two weeks before Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's meticulously planned Operation Plunder, enabled the U.S. Army to establish a bridgehead on the eastern side of the Rhine. After the U.S. forces captured the bridge, German forces tried to destroy it multiple times.
It finally collapsed on 17 March 1945, ten days after it was captured, killing 33 U.S. Army Engineers and wounding 63.[dubious ] While it stood, the bridge and newly established pontoon bridges enabled the U.S. Army to establish a bridgehead of six divisions, about 125,000 troops, with accompanying tanks, artillery pieces, and trucks, across the Rhine. Capturing the bridge shortened the war,[2] and V-E Day came on May 8. After the war, the bridge was not rebuilt; the towers on the west bank were converted into a museum and the towers on the east bank are a performing arts space.
Remagen is located close to and south of the city of Bonn. The town of Remagen had been founded by the Romans about 2,000 years earlier. The town had been destroyed multiple times and rebuilt each time. Under the Schlieffen Plan, a bridge was planned to be built there in 1912, as well as bridges in Engers and Rudesheim.
German General Erich Ludendorff was a key advocate for building this bridge during World War I and it was named after him.[3] It was designed by Karl Wiener to connect the Right Rhine Railway, the Left Rhine Railway and the Ahr Valley Railway (Ahrtalbahn)[4] and carry troops and supplies to the Western Front. Constructed between 1916 and 1919, using Russian prisoners of war as labour, it carried two railway lines and a pedestrian catwalk on either side.[3] Work on the bridge pillars and arches was done by leading construction companies Grün & Bilfinger[5][6] with the steel bridge built by MAN-Werk Gustavsburg.[7]
It was one of three bridges built to improve railroad traffic between Germany and France during World War I; the others were the Hindenburg Bridge at Bingen am Rhein and the Urmitz Bridge on the Neuwied–Koblenz railway near Koblenz.
The railway bridge had three spans: two on either side 85 metres (279 ft) long and a central arch span of 156 metres (512 ft). It had dual tracks that could be covered with planks to allow vehicular traffic. The steel section was 325 metres (1,066 ft) long, and it had an overall length of 398 metres (1,306 ft). On the eastern bank the railway passed through Erpeler Ley, a steeply rising hill over 150 metres (490 ft) high. The tunnel was 383 metres (1,257 ft) long.[4][5] The arch at its highest measured 28.5 metres (94 ft) above the water. It was normally about 15 metres (48 ft) above the Rhine.[5]
The 4,640-tonne (5,110-short-ton) structure cost about 2.1 million marks when it was built during World War I. Since the bridge was a major military construction project, both abutments of the bridge were flanked by stone towers with fortified foundations that could shelter up to a full battalion of men.[4] The towers were designed with fighting loopholes for troops.[3] From the flat roof of the towers troops had a good view of the valley.[5] To protect the bridge, both an engineering unit and a military police unit were assigned to the site.
The designers built cavities into the concrete piers where demolition charges could be placed.[3] During the Occupation of the Rhineland after World War I, the French filled these cavities with concrete. It was one of the four bridges that were guarded by Americans during the occupation.
In 1938, after the Germans reacquired the Rhineland and control of the bridge, they attached 60 zinc-lined boxes at key structural points to the bridge girders, each capable of containing 3.66 kg (8.1 lb) of explosives. The system was designed to detonate all 60 charges at once. The engineers connected the charges in the piers and the zinc boxes by electrical cable protected by steel pipe to a control panel inside the rail tunnel under Erpeler Ley where engineers could safely detonate the charges.[3] As a backup, engineers laid primer cord that could be manually ignited. They believed they could destroy the bridge when necessary with minimal preparation.[3]
On 14–15 October 1944, an American bomb had struck a chamber containing the demolition charges of the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, destroying the bridge. German leader Adolf Hitler reacted by demanding that demolition charges on bridges could only be set when the enemy was within a specific distance, and only exploded by written order. He ordered those "responsible" for the destruction of the Mulheim Bridge court-martialed. This left officers responsible for destroying bridges, in the event that the enemy approached, nervous about both blowing it too soon and the consequences if they failed.[4] In keeping with Hitler's orders, by 7 March 1945 the charges on the Ludendorff Bridge had been removed and were stored nearby.[8]
Capture during World War II
In March 1945, about 5,100 people lived in Remagen. On the Western shore, the Allied bombing campaign had destroyed more than half of Erpel's buildings, including all the buildings between Erpel's market place and the bridge, which had been built during the 17th and 18th century.[5]
The Rhine near Remagen is about 300 m (980 ft) wide.[3] During Operation Lumberjack, on 7 March 1945, troops of the U.S. Army's 9th Armored Division reached the bridge during the closing weeks of World War II and were surprised to see that the railroad bridge was still standing.[1] It was one of the very few bridges remaining across the Rhine, because the Germans had systematically destroyed all of the others in advance of the Allies' attack. Although this bridge was wired with demolition charges, the weak civilian-grade "Donarite" explosives failed to bring the bridge down, and Allied engineers risked their lives manually removing the remaining charges before the bridge was captured.[1]
The ability to quickly establish a bridgehead on the eastern side of the Rhine and to get forces into Germany allowed the U.S. forces to envelop the German industrial area of the Ruhr.[1]:1430–1 The Germans sent several bombing missions to destroy the bridge, though the Allies got six divisions across the damaged bridge before it collapsed due to cumulative bomb damage on 17 March 1945, ten days after it was captured.[citation needed] The collapse killed twenty-eight and injured ninety-three[9] U.S. Army Engineers. However, a pontoon bridge had been built across the river by then. The main bridge was out of use for repairs at the time of its collapse.
The unexpected availability of the first major crossing of the Rhine, Germany's last major natural barrier and line of defence, caused Allied high commander Dwight D. Eisenhower to alter his plans to end the war. Hitler's Nero Decree of 19 March ordered the destruction of any infrastructure that could aid the Allied advance, but the order was not carried out due to opposition from German generals and the rapid Allied advance.[1]:1432–4 Instead, U.S. forces advanced rapidly through Germany and, by 12 April the Ninth United States Army had crossed the Elbe.[1]:1434
Post World War II history
After the war, the railway crossing was not deemed important enough to justify rebuilding the bridge. Parts of the land used for the approaching railway lines are now used as an industrial estate on the western bank and a park on the eastern bank.
Since 1980, the surviving towers on the western bank of the Rhine have housed a museum called "Peace Museum Bridge at Remagen" containing the bridge's history and 'themes of war and peace'.[10] This museum was partly funded by selling rock from the two piers as paperweights, the two piers having been removed from the river in the summer of 1976 as they were an obstacle to navigation.
In the middle of 2018, the two eastern towers of the bridge were announced to be for sale. Three bids were submitted, but due to the poor condition of the building and expected costs of approximately €1.4 million for its restoration, the sale was expected to be difficult.[11]
References and notes
- ^ a b c d e f Shirer, William L. (1950–1983). The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. U.S.: Ballatine. p. 1429. ISBN 0449219771.CS1 maint: date format (link)
- ^ The Bridge. Beyreuth, Germany: 9th Armored Infantry Division.
- ^ a b c d e f g "V-2s on Remagen; Attacks On The Ludendorff Bridge". V2Rocket.com. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d McMullen, Emerson Thomas; Rogers, George (2000). "George Rogers and the Bridge at Remagen". Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "The Ludendorff Bridge Erpel-Remagen". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "Corporate History". Bilfinger Berger. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010.
- ^ MAN Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nürnberg Bridges Historical advertisement, p. 7
- ^ "De Brug Bij Remagen" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ MacDonald, Charles B., "Chapter XI A Rhine Bridge at Remagen", The Last Offensive, US Army in World War II: European Theater of Operations, p. 230
- ^ The Bridge at Remagen museum
- ^ https://www.welt.de/geschichte/article179303428/Bruecke-von-Remagen-Wer-kauft-die-Tuerme-der-beruehmtesten-Bruecke-des-Zweiten-Weltkriegs.html
In the film It's a Wonderful Life, during the World War II montage, the narrator, Joseph, says of the character Marty Hatch, "Marty helped capture the Remagen Bridge." [1]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ludendorff Bridge.
A popular video game "Call of Duty WW II" features a mission in the game to capture the bridge from the German Military Force.
Further reading
- "US 9th Engineer Battalion". Archived from the original on 7 May 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2005.
- "The 9th: The Story of the 9th Armored Division". Retrieved 3 June 2006.
- Ludendorff Bridge at Structurae
- "The Ludendorff Bridge". Battlefields Europe. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016.
- "US 8th Air Force ETO Ace Shot Down over Remagen by Allied Gunners". VFW Magazine.
- Hechler Ken (1998). The Bridge at Remagen: The Amazing Story of March 7, 1945, the Day the Rhine River Was Crossed (3rd ed.). Novato, California: Presidio. ISBN 978-0-89141-860-3.
- "The Bridge at Remagen" Barber Neil
- Lewis Betty (14 July 2001). "Interview with Ken Hechler, WWII Historian author of 'The Bridge at Remagen'". Archived from the original on 11 June 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2008.
- "The 9th: The Story of the 9th Armored Division (Originally from Stars and Stripes)". Retrieved 7 March 2008.
- "The Remagen Bridgehead, a US Army Armor School Study 7–17 March 1945 (scanned copy)". Retrieved 7 March 2008.
- Palm Rolf (1985). Die Brücke von Remagen: der Kampf um den letzten Rheinübergang: ein dramatisches Stück deutscher Zeitgeschichte (in German). Scherz. ISBN 978-3-502-16552-1.
- Dittmer, Luther A. (1995). Die Ludendorff Brücke zu Remagen am 7. März 1945: im Lichte bekannter und neuerer Quellen (in German). Institut für Mittelalterliche Musikforschung. ISBN 978-0-931902-35-2.
- https://www.stripes.com/news/what-finished-the-bridge-at-remagen-1.18143
- ^ "It's a Wonderful Life" (PDF). Raindance.org.


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Key Activities
Objective #1
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The project built on existing training programs, including the World Health Organization's Integrated Management of Adult Illnesses program, to develop an optimal, integrated package of capacity-building activities for appropriate prevention/ care of infectious disease. The project had two main components:
- Integrated Management of Infectious Disease (IMID) Curriculum: This integrated curriculum for non-physician clinicians on the prevention/ care of infectious disease and the practice of continuous quality improvement (CQI), was delivered at IDI with extensive clinical sessions. It was designed to prepare trainees to conduct peer training courses when they return to service.
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- OSS can be cost-effective.
- Completed a baseline assessment that shows significant deficiencies in infectious diseases care processes and the need for capacity building.
- Established data surveillance systems in all 36 facilities to collect routine clinical and laboratory data in support of the project's performance indicators.
- Implemented an OSS program in 36 rural health facilities throughout Uganda, training over 700 non-physician clinicians.
- Developed the following training tools:
- IMID core course curriculum,
- Booster courses curricula,
- Distance learning tools,
- Multidisciplinary training courses,
- Clinical decision guides,
- A revised outpatient record form (Medical Form 5), and
- Emergency triage, assessment and treatment guidelines and monitoring tools.
- Linked the CQI process to the Ministry of Health institutionalization process to ensure sustainability.
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Building the eTrice Documentation
The eTrice documentation is LaTex based. The sources are contained in the doc folder. The main document is etrice-doc.tex. All documents included therein will constitute the contents of the documentation.
The Ant script build.xml builds from the Tex sources
- a PDF manual
- HTML pages
- the Eclipse help table of contents
Prerequisites of the build are
- a MikTex installation which can be obtained from the MikTex web site
- make sure that the htlatex binary is found on the path (it is located in %MIKTEX_HOME%\miktex\bin)
- a LaTex Ant task which can be obtained from the Java2s web page
- the Xslt engine saxon9he as a Jar archive available from the Saxon download page
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<pathelement path="C:/Program Files/Saxonica/SaxonHE9.4N/lib/saxon9he.jar" />
to your situation.
Note: The LaTex Ant task can be defined also directly inside Eclipse: Preferences > Ant > Runtime > Tasks.
Before doing so you will have to add the classpath to the ant_latex jar in the corresponding tab (under Global Entries).
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Kanye and Kim continue to make excessive purchases.
Kanye West may have taken a "minimalist" approach to his new album Yeezus, but the term does not apply to his $11 million dollar home with Kim Kardashian. Never one to shy away from luxurious purchases, the newest addition of excess to the couple's abode comes in the form of some gold-plated toilets.
The four shiny thrones will run the power couple close to 750k, and that won't be the only gigantic purchase for Ye and Kim in the next little while. Yeezy has also recently ordered a Swarovski-encrusted fridge freezer, as well as 6 special-edition beds to decorate his mansion, valued at 174,000 a piece.
As absurd as dropping close to a million dollars on toilets may seem, it's only makes sense that Ye would not sit on anything unfit for a God.


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Athlete's initial success with platinum selling Vehicles & Animals was supplemented by the accolades of its four spin off singles, as well as a prestigious Mercury Music Prize nomination. Sophomore effort, Tourist, was an even bigger triumph, rising to the top of the UK album chart upon its release in 2005. Stand-out single'Wires' peaked at No.4 with follow-up single, 'Half Light' reaching No.16. Tourist eventually went double platinum, and Athlete toured in support of the record until spring 2006. Upon returning home, the bandmates opted to build a personal studio, remaining close to the friends and family they'd left behind on the previous tour. Sessions for Athlete's third album began in May 2006, and the self-produced, experimental Beyond the Neighbourhood arrived in September 2007. Black Swan appeared two years later, with an American release following in early 2010.


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This is a very dangerous match for Zambia. In case of failure, Zambia will leave the competition without overcoming its first round and will lose its title of African champion.
But Burkina Faso coach Paul Put intended to bring down Herve Renard's men!
"We need only a single point, we will see how to manage it will depend on the good will that we will show. Zambia won the Cup last year, so there will be more pressure on Zambia than on us. We beated Ethiopia (4-0), and it have been long time since Burkina had not won a match at the Afcon (since 1998). Our goal was to do better than in previous Afcon and we've already done better, but the way we play had also proved it. We are close to the qualification, the mind is free. Against Zambia it will be a very tough match, but my players are aware of that, it is only them who can write the history of their country, so I do not need to motivate them .. "
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February 2, 1988
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across our Nation and around the world, consumers are sending business an important message: there is no substitute for good service, the kind on which companies make their reputations. Under free enterprise, we consumers express our views through our everyday marketplace decisions and require businesses to adapt to our changing consumer choices.
The flexibility of American economic freedom opens the door to many opportunities for consumers and businesses. Both profit from today's increased emphasis on service. Customer-oriented companies that listen to their customers and make the commitment to act on their customers' wishes outperform their self-centered competitors time and again in profitability and customer loyalty. As a result, consumers are finding increasing responsiveness in some corners of the marketplace and are creating a demand for service in others. Indeed, customer service is emerging as a key competitive advantage today, not only in the domestic marketplace, but also in the expanding international arena.
In many industries, service is the product. The service sector accounts for 60 percent of our gross national product and provides some 70 percent of American jobs. Communications, transportation, utilities, banking, accounting, health care, and home maintenance are but a few examples of service industries indispensable to our way of life. Whether the transaction involves goods, services, or both, quality of customer service is a crucial ingredient in the interaction between customer and business, before, during, and after the sale. Service quality is often the factor that distinguishes businesses from one another.
This is the 7th year I have proclaimed National Consumers Week. I initiated National Consumers Week in 1982 to acknowledge and emphasize the significant stake consumers have in our economy. Our economy has three bases, the triad of capital, labor, and consumers; without any one of them the whole economy would lose its balance. Over the past 7 years, I have watched National Consumers Week grow into an established, national event involving millions of Americans in all sectors of our economy. I am proud of the success National Consumers Week enjoys. In recognition of the importance of consumers to our economy, and of service to consumers and business, ``Consumers Buy Service'' is the theme I have selected for National Consumers Week, 1988.
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 24, 1988, as National Consumers Week. I urge consumers, businesses, educators, community organizations, labor unions, the media, and government officials to identify, emphasize, and promote activities during National Consumers Week that draw attention to the importance of service in consumers' purchasing decisions.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twelfth.
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WASHINGTON -- A private health insurance plan contracted by the state of Massachusetts to provide care for 30,000 legal immigrants is falling short, which may hold an important lesson as the nation begins to implement healthcare reform, according to three primary care physicians.
"Policymakers, in Massachusetts and nationally, should reassess the role of profit-driven insurers in the provision of safety-net care," wrote Ruth Hertzman-Miller, MD, MPH, Malgorzata Dawiskiba, MD, and Cassie Frank, MD, in a letter to the editor published in the Aug. 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Contracting with a private insurance company to provide care for people with government-subsidized insurance has resulted in some of those patients having a limited selection of primary care physicians, the three charged.
Massachusetts, which has a universal health insurance program, has the country's lowest rate of uninsured residents under age 65, at 7.8%, according to data recently released by the Census Bureau.
In October of 2009, the state transferred about 30,000 legal immigrants from the state-subsidized insurance plan to a new plan called CeltiCare, a subsidiary of the St. Louis-based, for-profit insurer Centene. The charge to the state was $1,300 per person, about a third of what the state had been spending, the doctors wrote.
CeltiCare does not cover treatment delivered at some of the hospitals and their affiliated outpatient health centers "that have traditionally provided safety-net care for the immigrants," they wrote. One of the excluded facilities was Cambridge Health Alliance where the letter-writers work.
The doctors said they reviewed internal hospital data and determined that 1,325 patients who had received care at Cambridge Health Alliance in the previous year were transferred to CeltiCare. Of those patients, they wrote, 73% speak a primary language other than English, one in five has hypertension, one in 10 has diabetes, and about 9% have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.
Several months after the patients were switched to CeltiCare, the doctors said they searched the insurer's "Find a Provider" page and noted there were 217 adult generalists within five miles of Cambridge Health Alliance.
Of those, one-quarter were unreachable by the telephone number provided on CeltiCare's doctor finder. Of those available by phone, only 37%, or 60 providers, were accepting new CeltiCare patients, and the average wait for an appointment was 33 days.
"Given these findings, we believe that patients who were switched from Commonwealth Care to CeltiCare had inadequate access to primary care three months into this new program," the doctors wrote.
They concluded: "We fear that such 'rationing by inconvenience' shuts patients out of care to the detriment of their health but to the benefit of CeltiCare's bottom line. "
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) signed into law this spring, most U.S. citizens will be required to have health insurance by 2014. Private health insurers are expected to play a large role in insuring lower-income people who will receive government subsidies to help pay for insurance.
Robert LoNigro, chief medical director of CeltiCare, called the allegations in the letter "both false and unfounded," adding that "the charges they have leveled are based on 'research' that was designed to fit the conclusion that they seek to draw."
"On the contrary, CeltiCare's management of the Commonwealth Care Bridge Program (a state-subsidized insurance program) has been by all measures a success story," LoNigro said in a prepared statement.
He said independent researchers commissioned by CeltiCare found members have a "high level of satisfaction" with the care they receive under the health plan.
"We are proud to have served these members over the past year, and to know that they are satisfied and well cared for. We have worked hard with the state to create a solution for this vulnerable community and facilitate an effective transition of their care," LoNigro said.
The three authors of the letter to the editor are all employees of Cambridge Health Alliance. They reported no other financial conflicts of interest.
Primary Source
New England Journal of Medicine
Source Reference: Hertzman-Miller R, et al "Immigrants' experience with publicly funded private health insurance" N Engl J Med 2010; 363; 6: 598.


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That said, work is good - crazy busy, but I have to say that I'm finding being in an open plan office is doing wonders for my productivity!! Am developing a nice project that will not only keep me nice and busy and give me something to stick my teeth into; but also has the potential to raise my profile in the company, so that's kind of exciting!
In other news, I bought a new car today! Current car is 3 years old, and once it hits 4 years old here it has to go for an NCT test every 2 years..... plus my dad is big on changing cars every 2-3 years so you get the maximum trade in value out of it..... And of course I brought him with me as he drives a very hard bargain (last time out he almost made the salesman cry!) so I wound up with a very nice deal! Should have it in 10-14 days - very excited!!
Is it wrong that I'm developing an interest in this years American Idol because Keith Urban is on the panel?
And because I just posted on leobrat's LJ about this - I am SERIOUSLY LOVING Elizabeth and AJ on General Hospital! They are so sparkly and awesome and displaying some serious chemistry - it's a real, old-fashioned slow burn of a romance (as opposed to the insta-romance we've become accustomed to seeing on GH!) and I am so enjoying it! (And crossing fingers and toes that the writers don't eff it up!)
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If you are new to vaping, you will find that e-liquid is the component that will bring you the most fun. Available in a host of different flavors, there is something for everyone so you are sure to find the ideal e-juice to match your individual taste.
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From one of the largest US based vaping firms, VaporFi are well known for the high quality e-juices, excellent vaping hardware and top customer service based in the United States.
They have 3 ranges of e-juice: Their Reserve Collection, custom blends and Grand Reserve. Beginners are advised to start with their custom e-liquid blend range as this allows vapers to make up their own e-juice blend and select either a 50/50 PG/VG blend or a 70/30 PG/VG blend. With the opportunity to choose up to three different flavor in each blend, there are more than 30,000 different varieties to create.
VaporFi e-liquids are a great choice because they are well known for their high quality and safety. They only use the best ingredients and produce their e-juices in an FDA registered state of the art laboratory.
Their flavorings are better than food grade and they also use kosher ingredients. All their e-liquids come in a child proof bottle and use top-rated nicotine. They are also guaranteed to be diacetyl free.
Those who are looking for a premium range that is suitable for sub ohm tanks and high quality clearomizers should turn to the VaporFi Reserve Collection. With its 60/40 VG/PG blend, there are six different great-tasting flavors to select from.
One of the most attractive features about the V2 Platinum E-Liquid is its elegant packaging. Their premium bottles are way ahead of other plastic bottles supplied by other brands and all feature a childproof silver top that serves as a dropper. Their e-juices comes in three sizes – 10 ml, 25 ml and 50 ml.
Although they don't have the greatest breadth of flavor choice, their platinum range offers a selection of 12 top quality flavors including: Peppermint, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, mint tea, grape, cola and cherry, as well as four tobacco flavor varieties – red, menthol, Congress and Sahara.
V2's e-juice is always incredibly flavorful and are ideal for those who are trying to quit smoking standard cigarettes. With no unpleasant or artificial aftertaste, there are five different levels of nicotine available – 0%, 0.6%, 1.2%, 1.8% and 2.4%.
One of the best options for those looking for either tobacco or menthol blends, Black Note only make their e-juice from naturally extracted tobacco leaves to ensure the best taste.
There are no synthetic flavorings added and no artificial dyes, colorings or chemical additives so their e-liquid is one of the purest on the market. This is the first NET vapor liquid to be lab certified and it contains kosher ingredients. With this premium e-liquid, vapers definitely get what they are paying for.
Although a relative newcomer to the vaping market, Mig Vapor e-liquids are high grade and are available in a range of excellent flavors.
Those looking for the right blend for their vaporizer tank or e-cigarette may want to choose their 50/50 line with its choice of unique flavors such as Fruity Loops which has an amazing fruitiness that is sure to impress.
Those looking for a high grade kosher VG concentrate will enjoy their Red Line with its intensive Level 5 flavoring.
Ideal for mod users and drippers they can also be used with e-cigarettes and tanks. With superior vapor production, these flavors can even be combined to produce outstanding options.
One of the earliest and yet still one of the best e-juice brands on the market, Halo offer 25 different outstanding blends to select from. Each bottle comes with its own traceable lot numbering as well as best-by dating and child-proof lids.
Halo brand e-juice is bade in the USA from premium ingredients and not only meets but also exceed the recognized industry standards for safety, quality and flavor. Their high VG range is ideal for use with sub ohm tanks and RDAs that perform brilliantly.
They even produce an EVO Fruit line which is the best choice for those who enjoy exotic fruity vaping flavors.
One of the best choices for those looking for great taste and affordable prices, Mt. Baker produces some of the most impressive flavors on the market as well as enormous choice of 158 different varieties.
Unlike some other budget e-liquids, Mt. Baker's range does not taste cheap, with their Thug Juice, Cinnamon Roll and Hawk Sauce flavor being especially great. One of the USA's largest, oldest and best known e-liquid firms, Mt. Baker is a solid and great value choice for e-juices.
Vista Vapor certainly offer an enormous selection of e-juice flavors, with 160 different varieties in their impressive range. Their prices are low at only $4.99 per 17 ml bottle and they allow for a great many customization options.
The nicotine content can be customized for each bottle that you buy and there is even the option to add your preference of flavor shot for extra personalization.
Apollo are a large brand with four different ranges of delicious e-liquids. Offering something for every vaper's taste, from beginners to cloud chasers, they have a standard range – ideal for mouth to lung vapers, two max VG ranges for sub ohm vapers and drippers and their Signature series with its 50/50 blend for clearomizers.
Every Apollo e-juice uses USP grade vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol as well as 99% pure laboratory grade nicotine. All flavors are food grade and 100% kosher with every formula being created and tested in America. Their e-juice flavors are particularly extensive with their tropical flavors being among the best.
Best Tobacco Ejuices
Although not the cheapest e-juice, Black Note is hard to match for its quality and rich flavor for e-juices that taste like tobacco.
This manufacturer has a unique process for extracting flavor and they claim that their method represents the safest option for extracting flavor from real tobacco leaves.
This manufacturer specializes only in tobacco flavored e-juice, so their product is top quality and ideal for those who prefer an e-liquid that tastes like their regular cigarette.
A high end brand, Black Note is very popular, with their 50/50 VG/PG blend and 6 different levels of nicotine to suit the taste of every vaper. Their products contain no artificial colors, flavors or additives and the taste produced is pure and clean, playing on the earthy, rich tobacco flavors that have been cured to emphasize its natural sweetness.
All of their ingredients are USP grade as well as kosher, and their e-liquids are presented in an elegant and stylish way.
An e-liquid from one of the best vaping brands, the VaporFi Sahara Gold flavor has a great flavor of real tobacco, but with a smoother taste than the same manufacturer's American Red Tobacco variety.
The Sahara Gold e-liquid also produces plenty of vapor and is ideal for those who are used to smoking milder tobacco cigarettes as the flavor is not as intense as some other brands.
Said by some to be similar in flavor to regular Camel cigarettes, Sahara Gold has a great flavor and is of great quality.
A new e-liquid from the popular Halo brand, Tribeca is an incredibly smooth tobacco flavored e-liquid with definitive undertones and a top note that is semi-sweet and similar in taste to RY4 e-juice.
There are definite hints of caramel and vanilla in this e-juice that produces impressive amounts of vapor while delivering a solid throat hit.
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Fans of exotic and fruity flavors will love this new blend from popular manufacturer VaporFi.
Well known for their expertly create vaping products, their Tropical Cherry e-juice blends a delicious cherry flavor with tropical coconut to make a impressively exotic combo.
VaporFi is a well-established brand, based in the USA and boasting their own FDA registered laboratory. Their selection of flavors is outstanding and those who appreciate fruit flavors are sure to be delighted by this unique Tropical Cherry taste.
Producing some of the safest and best vaping products on the market, V2's e-liquids are as impressive as might be expected.
Using only the best quality ingredients, their Platinum Grape e-juice is surprisingly robust while still having delightful sweet overtones which makes this the ideal product for those who appreciate and prefer sweeter flavors.
Those who are uncertain about the sweetness factor need not worry though, as it never becomes over-powering.
From top vaping manufacturer Halo, this delicious e-juice is perfect for those who enjoy fruitier, sweet flavors.
Its profile is darker and riper than many other similar blueberry flavors which can be bought from other manufacturers and which have a candy-sweetness.
Halo's Blueberry Burst e-juice combines the flavor of European bilberries and blueberries to create a flavor that is reminiscent of classic fruits of the forest.
Its balance of sweet and note notes are sure to make the mouth water and provide a perfect taste.
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VaporFi are well known for their high quality, high flavor e-liquids and their Grand Reserve range will not disappoint dedicated vapers.
Designed specifically for those who enjoy sub ohm vaping, these gourmet e-liquids are pre-steeped and have a PG/VG ratio of 30/70. Inspired by chefs' recipes, these e-liquids come in their own stylishly designed bottles are are a premium product.
Their e-juices are guaranteed to taste amazing, with even dessert and fruit flavors to enjoy like Island Frost and Rainbow Custard.
Halo's High VG range is a reformulation of their popular regular e-liquid flavors with a High VG overhaul.
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Their new high viscosity serves to heighten the flavor when they are vaped with a high wattage, low resistance device.
The Red Line of e-liquids uses very high grade kosher VG concentrate. Mig Cigs calls their Red Line "Level 5" flavors. All of the flavors available in this range boast intense flavor and are perfect for both mod users and drippers, but can also be used for e-cigarettes and tanks. The Red Line e-juices are perfect for mixing, either with other flavors from the same line or with those from other brands.
When these powerful flavors are combined, they can create a flavor that is not only unique but also sensational.
Those who love to experience menthol flavored e-juice when they vape are sure to love VaporFi's Mighty Menthol e-liquid.
Widely recognized as one of the best menthol flavored products on the market today, this e-juice brings the excellent quality that would be expected from VaporFi, one of the most popular and respected vaping product manufacturers.
With a cool flavor and a sophisticated bottle, this e-juice is satisfying and pleasingly authentic.
The V2's Platinum range is protected by the manufacturer's meticulous approach to quality control.
Featuring elegantly designed packaging and great attention to detail, their Menthol flavor is as tasty as would be expected from such a well known and popular manufacturer's product.
Available in a choice of 6 nicotine levels from 0 mg to 24 mg, the range's PG/VG ratio is 50/50. Those who enjoyed smoking regular menthol cigarettes are sure to love the V2 Menthol e-liquid which has a strong minty flavor which hits the back of the throat in the best possible way.
As might be expected from a product from this well known and respected vaping brand, Halo's SubZero liquid is seriously impressive. Perfect for all-day vaping or even for mixing with other favorite flavors, the Halo SubZero menthol e-juice packs a seriously powerful minty punch with three times the cooling effect of other brands' menthol flavored products.
Not only that, but the SubZero e-liquid produces impressive amounts of vapor and leaves a satisfyingly icy finish.
All of Apollo's e-liquids are produced in the USA at their in-house state of the art manufacturing facility. Experts in the vaping industry, all of their products are of the highest quality and are among many capers' favorite e-juices.
Their French Vanilla flavor e-juice is a wonderful dessert flavor with bold and rich overtones with a light sweetness that fans just can't get enough of!
Perfect as an accompaniment to coffee, these e-liquid is compatible with all refillable e-cigarettes and is available in a choice of four different nicotine levels to suit the preferences of all kinds of vapers.
This exciting and unusual dessert flavor brings a whole new element to early morning vaping. The ideal accompaniment to coffee, this sweet e-juice tastes just how you would expect and really tingles the taste buds.
All of the satisfaction of a donut with none of the calories, this fabulous vape juice is from one of the best known and trusted manufacturers of vaping products, so vapers can be sure of the highest possible quality.
From MigVapor's gourmet range of relaxingly mild flavored e-juices, the Baked Vanilla Custard flavor still packs a powerful punch and comes in at an affordable price.
Perfectly replicating the smell of old fashioned baking, this premium quality e-liquid is ideal for anyone with a sweet tooth and who loves the taste of delicious pastries and baked goods.
While not being overpoweringly sweet, this e-liquid boasts delicious vanilla overtones without any chemical aftertaste that so often occurs when vaping inferior products. This e-juice combines all-natural ingredients with perfect balance.
Vapers who are looking for fabulous flavor and high quality without the high price tag are sure to love Mt Baker Vapor.
Affordable yet impressively flavorsome, Mt Baker's range includes a great choice of pre-made flavors as well as the opportunity to mix your own customized juice to your own specifications.
With five years in the industry under its belt, it is easy to see how Mt Baker has risen to become one of the most popular e-juice manufacturers on the market all over the world.
Whether vapers prefer tobacco flavors, fruit sensations or dessert tastes, they can find a Mt Baker e-liquid to suit available in a choice of 6 VG/PG blends and with 6 different nicotine levels to select from.
All bottles are made from durable plastic and feature child-proof caps for safety. Their ingredients are all approved by the USP and FDA and there is no diacetyl guaranteed in any of their great quality e-juices.
Some people who are interested in trying vaping may be worried about which ingredients are contained in e-liquids. Many people do not know much about e-juice and may find it strange to vaporize a liquid that has nicotine in it, but they can rest assured that it is much better and safer than smoking tobacco.
Vaping e-cigarettes exposes the body to many fewer carcinogens and toxins than it would be exposed to if smoking processed tobacco.
There are usually only 4 different ingredients in e-liquid, which is very different to the thousands of different ingredients found in tobacco: a combination of both Vegetable Glycerin (VG) and Propylene Glycol (PG), flavoring, distilled water and perhaps nicotine, depending on the variety chosen.
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Although some people have expressed concerns about vaporizing Vegetable Glycerin and Propylene Glycol, these ingredients are commonly food in a host of different common substances including food preservatives, makeup and pharmaceuticals and they are widely believed to be much safer than the alternative of tobacco.
PG or Propylene Glycol has got a bit of a bad name, with some critics stating that those who vape electronic cigarettes are inhaling an antifreeze equivalent, however this is not the case.
Antifreeze made from PG is "industrial grade" and not the pure product itself. E-liquids are made from USP Propylene Glycol which is pharmaceutical grade and is 99.9% pure. It has been classified by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) as a "generally recognized as safe" food additive which is employed in cosmetics, food products and medicines to maintain moisture.
Although PG has a tendency to cause dry mouth and doesn't create enormous vapor clouds, it does improve flavor carrying and this is why it is used in e-liquids.
Similar in safety to Propylene Glycol, vegetable glycerin is non-carcinogenic and non-toxic. Whether ingested or inhaled, it can have no harmful effects on any part of the body however it does create large vapor clouds.
The downside is that it doesn't carry flavor well and that is why it is usually mixed with propylene glycol so that the perfect combination of vapor production and flavor can be found. Although some people find that they are allergic to propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin is hypoallergenic.
The key ingredient that keeps everyone smoking regular cigarettes, nicotine is also one of the main ingredients in many e-liquids, however there are plenty of differences between the two.
While in regular cigarettes the nicotine content isn't measured, the nicotine level in vaping is measured and can be customized to suit taste and preference. The level of nicotine can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but will usually be marked as a percentage or as mg/ml.
The most common strengths found are:
0 mg/ml or 0.0% – this is ideal for those who have quit smoking but want the experience of smoking a cigarette.
6 mg/ml or 0.6% – this level is slightly below a light cigarette
12 mg/ml or 1.2% – popular with people who were used to smoking light cigarettes
18 mg/ml or 1.8% – a fairly average level, this level is good for vapers who like a bit of nicotine and for standard smokers
24 mg/ml or 2.4% – a higher level, this is good for those who consider themselves to be heavy smokers
36 mg/ml or 3.6% – ideal for anyone who was a chain smoker or who wants a lot of nicotine
These levels should help you to decide what strength of nicotine you need in your e-liquid.
If you are quitting smoking and find that electronic cigarettes are not helping, try increasing the strength of the nicotine in your e-juice however if it makes you feel dizzy or have any other symptoms, lower the strength and perhaps talk to your doctor.
Although it may seem complex to steep e-liquid, it really isn't that difficult. New vapers have no doubt heard about its benefits while its value is well known to those who are experienced users.
Steeping refers to leaving the e-liquid stored with its cap open and nozzle removed, allowing air to get inside.
Apart from aerating the liquid, this enables ingredients to settle. Storing e-juice with its nozzle and cap removed in a dry, cool place for a few days makes a big different to the flavor as the ingredients have the time to interact with each other.
Sometimes, a new e-liquid may have a poor taste, but after steeping its taste may improve dramatically. If you find that you don't like a specific flavor, try storing it for a while and then trying it a further time and you may find that it tastes better.
While some e-juices can reach their full flavor within just a few hours, others can take a few days to develop, so if you want to get the best out of your e-liquid, you may need to employ trial and error.
Some products are already pre-steeped by the manufacturers, so it can be enjoyed to the max as soon as it is purchased.
You should make sure to store your e-juice in a dry, cool, safe place when steeping it and make sure that it cannot be accessed by any pets or children as you will want to avoid spillages and damage.
Although steeping is not essential, you will find that it does make the vaping experience better, so if you have enough time to try it, you should give it a go to maximize the potential of your e-juice's flavor.
At the present time, there have been no studies carried out to demonstrate either the long or short term effects of using e-cigarettes. However, common sense dictates that vaping must be safer than smoking standard tobacco.
Regular cigarettes contain more than 400 different additives and chemicals and putting those toxins into your body has been proven over and over again to be incredibly dangerous and damaging to the health.
When compared to tobacco cigarettes, e-liquid only contains 4 ingredients, all of which have been proven to be safe except nicotine. This means that e-juice is much safer than regular cigarettes and also has a cleaner, safer and better taste.
Those who don't want to quit smoking altogether are recommended to try smoking e-cigarettes as it is probably safer.


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Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Phase In New Overtime Exemption Regulations
Topics: New Laws & Legislation, Wage & Hour Issues
A group of Democratic lawmakers (yes, you read that right) have introduced legislation aimed at easing the sting of the new federal overtime exemption regulations that currently are slated to take effect December 1, 2016. Under the new regulations, the minimum annual salary to qualify for exempt status increases over 100% from $23,660 to $47,476. Under proposed legislation dubbed the Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act, implementation of the new overtime regulations would be revised to gradually phase in the salary increase over three years, beginning with a 50% increase to $35,984 effective December 1, 2016. In subsequent years, the minimum salary threshold would increase as follows:
- $39,814 effective Dec. 1, 2017;
- $43,645 effective Dec. 1, 2018;
- $47,476 effective Dec. 1, 2019.
The legislation would also eliminate the regulations' current provision for automatic triennial adjustments to the minimum salary.
Business groups have voiced support for the bill, while the Secretary of Labor quickly voiced strong opposition to the bill. We will keep you posted with developments on this favorable bill.


text: 0Hayes 14 Report post Posted November 29, 2016 SKILLS: Art Direction // Game Art // Illustration // Graphic Design // Animation // Concept Art // Promotional Graphics // Pixel Art // Photoshop // Illustrator If you would like a quote or have any questions about my work or me please get in touch at email@example.com TESTIMONIALS:"I'm just gonna get right to the point, Rob does an outstanding job of delivering what you want, even if you didn't even know it. He's always responsive in answering any and all your questions. As for the quality of the art, if you're looking for the best then look no further. The only problem I can say that I had with Rob is that his work is too good, so good I took forever just trying to pick one. Definitely worth every penny." - JS Games, Shift "Working with Rob was a fantastic experience! I had previously not worked with many artists remotely and wasn't sure what to expect, but Rob's professional approach to the project, from defining clear contracts, conception, vertical slices, feedback integration, and completion, was more than I could have asked for and ensured that risk was minimal and expectations were managed for us both. Stylistically Rob has a big range and was able to come up with something truly unique for Startup Freak. I definitely plan to work with him again in the future!"/i] - Poya Manouchehri, Startup Freak "Rob is an amazingly talented pixel artist capable of outputting a great amount of high quality work in a limited time, and at a very reasonable price. I hope to work with him again in the future." - Adam DeLease, The Narrator Is A D**k "Rob was somehow able to make exactly what I wanted when I didn't know what I wanted. All I had to say was 'I want a cool logo for my game' and he gave me multiple options for potential directions to help me whittle it down to a specific design. Rob is a professional and easy to work with, I'd definitely work with him again." - Austin Sojka, Tiles "I've known Rob for the better half of a year now and it has been a privilege working with him. He designed the whole first stage for our game as well as a big part of the character sprites. He did and impeccable job and I am looking forward to working with him in the future." - CCD Interactive, Delusional "Rob created all the graphics for my game ranging from concept art to the character/scenery/item art to effects and UI. He also created my logo/icon and promo graphics! A fantastic artist and extremely easy to work with." - Crazy and Coding, Sages Sky "The quality of Rob's work was excellent, he fully understood the graphics the game required , and completed them with minimal direction. He also added detail that it wouldn't have occurred me to ask for. I enjoyed the process and the end result surpassed my expectations. I hope to work with him again soon." - Play Nicely, EXIT ISOL8 "I challenged Rob with the task of capturing complex expressive animations with only two colours and a small pixel budget. It was a task several other artists had failed at, but Rob was able to not only meet but exceed my expectations. He took instructions on board, added his own flair and was able to deliver a fantastic outcome for a great price." - JNA Mobile, Tenguru www.hayes2d.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Old Major
The young crowd may love this American joint for its plaid-wearing, mustache-sporting servers (not to mention the reclaimed wood and Edison bulbs), but chef Justin Brunson also delivers some seriously good, upscale food. At lunchtime Old Major transforms into the more casual Royal Rooster, a fried chicken pop-up with a limited menu of sandwiches, salads, and duck fat french fries. Come dinner, the pork-centric restaurant serves more thoughtful fare, like a "Nose to Tail" plate with kielbasa, ribs, and confit belly or a seared foie gras with a cherry gastrique. But not everything is all about the pig; you'll also find delectable pretzel knots, on-point vegetable sides, and sophisticated scallops.


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10 Funny, Dramatic, & Irreverent Peep Shows Too Good To Miss
If sugar ever goes out of fashion, the folks who make Peeps® never have to worry; Peeps is a gift that keeps on giving in all kinds of amusing ways during holidays, but especially at Easter. Here are some 2009 winning Peep designs to which I've given my own awards...
1. Best Political Peep Show
Impeepment by Cole Lightfoot, Northern Illinois University Honors Program
Chicago Tribune
Peepin' golden
2. Best Peep Show Representing A Peep Show
Octomom and OctoPeeps in the "Just Born" Nursery Unit by Christy Jones of Lafayette, Indiana; Michelle and Tom Gaskill of Leo, Indiana; and Cheryl and Stephani Krugler of Geneva, Illinois
Chicago Tribune
The "Just Born" Nursery Unit is bustling with activity due to the recent arrival of the "OctoPeeps." The hospital is besieged by the paparazzi and Dr. Phil trying to get a peek at the Octomom and her baby Peeps. You are given an exclusive first look at the burgeoning family.
3. Best Dramatic Interpretation of Alfred "HitchPeep" Thriller
"The Peeps" by Laura Gilligan, Chicago
Chicago Tribune
In this creepy scene from Alfred Hitchpeep's classic thriller, the suspense builds as Tipeepi Hedron waits outside the schoolhouse, unaware of the danger lurking behind her as the children inside sing a haunting tune: "Wisslepeep, wasslepeep...
4. Best Peep Show At A Museum
Linda, by Carol Serini of Evergreen and Greg Alflen of Morrison Colorad
( Photo: Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)
The photo on the right is "Linda" a 1983 portraint by John DeAndrea.in the Denver Art Museum.
5. Best Warning For Peeps Behavin' Badly
Peephole repair, by Brad French, Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Here is photographic proof positive that the Mayor's approach to street repairs is a sweet plan.
6. Best Industrial Use Of Peeps
Attic Peepsulation, by Bob & Terri Nemeth, Barrington, Illinois
Keeping the house warm by adding Peepsulation to the attic floor.
7. Best 1950's Peep Show
Crusin' for Chicks, by Gina Fazio, Naperville, and Michael Fazio, Chicago
The photo imagines an American Graffitti-like scene where bunnies in hot cars drive around town looking for action. The location is obviously State and Lake in Chicago, looking south and east.
8. Best 'As Seen On TV' Peep Show
Peeps in Blankets... With Sleeves! by Meghan Smith
"Sarah, Roberta, Alena, Meghann, and Meghan, were always cold. These Peeps just couldn't enjoy regular tasks. Going to the game turned them into Peep-sicles, making s'mores gave them the chills, even reading a book was impossible! But now they are all snuggly in these wonderful blankets with sleeves!"
9. Best Peeponeers
Pikes Peep or Bust, by Debra Faulkner of Thornton, Colorado
(Photo:Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)
10. Best Event Of 2009 As Played By Peeps
A Flock of Peeps and a Miracle, by Shelley Lurie and Jill Dubois
Clever lot, these Peep Show designers!
UPDATE: Here are a few more peep shows to amuse you.


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Highlight Updates Its iOS App, Finally Comes To Android
Highlight 1.3
Location-sharing app Highlight released a huge update Tuesday, adding a number of new features to the iOS version of the app and finally bringing the service to Android.
After a massive update four months ago, with Tuesday's release Highlight gets a bit more personal, adding an "Expanded Summary" section where you can include information about your hometown, school, and relationship status. A new "Things About Me" section lets you can share random facts about yourself, such as "I use to live in London," and a "My Favorite Things" section allows you can share some of the things that are most important to you with the Highlight community.
"It's about giving you more ways to share, and more ways to talk about yourself and the things you care about," Highlight founder Paul Davidson told Mashable. "Everyone has interesting things about them. A big part of what we do is surface those things."
The "Favorite Things" section in Highlight is populated in part by things you have liked on Facebook. You can also add anything else you want. When you add a new like, Highlight will prompt you to give a little explanation of why that particular thing is important to you. For instance, you might add the Wii U as a like, and mention that you just purchased the console and love playing NintendoLand.
A new "Let me know if..." section lets you ask the Highlight community to contact you for a specific reason.
"We see people using the app because they want to talk about something," says Davison. The "Let me know if..." section can be used to ask everything from "Let me know if you know a good Mexican restaurant in New York City" to "Let me know if you're a web designer."
The whole Highlight interface has gotten a bit of an overhaul with Tuesday's update, now offering a little more information about the people you encounter as well as new ways to interact with them.
On iOS, information about people you encounter now appears as a side-scrolling card-like format where you can swipe through different pieces of information about a particular person.
"Our goal is any time you see someone in your feed on Highlight there's new and interesting things you can learn about them," says Davison. "The service is smart enough to know what pieces you might find most interesting,"
Now when you tap on someone's profile on Highlight, you can pull that profile down to show a map of when you last encountered that person.
The Map view of an encounter also now shows hints of where other Highlight users are located around you. Event information is also now pulled into Highlight from Facebook, so you can see, for instance, that a friend is at a bar nearby attending another friend's birthday party.
When you are nearby friends, a new feature lest you give those friends a virtual high-five, fist-bump, or even a head-nod of acknowledgement. Davison says that the high-five feature in particular was one that Highlight users have been asking for. Specifically, users have wanted a way to acknowledge when they're near friends in an unobtrusive way without there being any expectation of reciprocity.
Notifications also saw an update in Highlight 1.3. Highlight now sends fewer notifications, focusing more on those that will be meaningful for you, and uses custom sounds for those notifications so you know you're receiving a Highlight notification rather than a text message.
The updated Highlight for iOS and Highlight for Android are available now.


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It's a retro weekend at the box office this June, as two major-league 80s franchises face off. I can easily report that The A-Team comes out on top. So how does the long-awaited reboot of the TV classic fare?
Here's an odd thing about the A-Team movie: it's rated PG-13. MacGruber was an R. I know the MPAA rating system is a berserk mess, but it's funny that a parody gets a stricter rating than the real deal. But this hews close to the source material – on the TV show, despite all the billowing explosions and Mr. T cold-cocking fools, nary a drop of blood was shed. So Joe Carnahan, the man who brought us the criminally underrated Smokin' Aces, plays this thing straight as can be. It's not looking to reinvent or slyly comment on the ludicrous concept of these four dudes standing up to the entire military-industrial complex. The A-Team is just content to roll with the tide and entertain an audience.
Updating the background to the Iraq war, our heroes are brought together during a mission to seize printing plates that Saddam Hussein (remember him?) was using to print counterfeit U.S. currency for some nefarious reason. Of course, things go wrong and the team takes the fall. Once behind bars, we get some clues as to the real bad guys (private security and the CIA, of course), and when the boys break out (joined by Jessica Biel, one of the only disappointments of the flick, as she's barely given anything to do), their path takes them around the world in a splashy, hyperkinetic action rampage. No pun intended.
The A-Team isn't anything new or groundbreaking or innovative. What it is is a fun, clean, well-paced romp that pretty accurately captures what the producers of the original TV series would have done with millions of dollars and ninety minutes of screen time. And that's a good thing.


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Once you install CloudExtend Outlook for NetSuite please follow the below steps to activate your free license .
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STEP2 : Now click on "CONTINUE"
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12 Apr PatientlySpeaking Now Fully Integrated with Practice Fusion EHR Platform
Westlake Village,California (PR MediaRelease) April 12, 2015
PatientlySpeaking, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ntegrus Solutions, has announced its integration with the Practice Fusion electronic health records software platform. This process now allows medical practices to efficiently pull information from their Practice Fusion EHR database regarding patients and future appointment dates that can be seamlessly passed into PatientlySpeaking's automated appointment reminder system. This capability additionally allows for the creation of timely and effective reminder and recall messages to draw patients back into your practice doors.
"Our clients love this service and find it extremely valuable to their business", said Tom Fitzpatrick, CTO. "PatientlySpeaking has been able to drastically reduce 'no show' percentages by as much as 33% on a consistent basis. This "no show" reduction has led to major increases in business revenue as well as providing a more hands on feel to the patient/ doctor office relationship. When you add the ability to record your own personalized message to be delivered to the patient, the advantage to both the patient and the practice is evident."
While the concept of following-up with patients who have failed to make their appointments sounds intuitive, the facts are that most office personnel tend to be bombarded with other tasks every morning and then struggle to try and make the necessary calls. Our platform handles this automatically with zero reliance on already overworked staff.
See the complete release here.


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What areas do you service?
We provide signage to the Bay of Plenty and Beyond. We have a network of installers around the North Island that we use to apply and install for us when required. We supply prints to companies across New Zealand.
Got questions about the work we do, and whether we're the right company to choose for your signwriting or printing project? This page has a list of common questions that our customers usually ask when we first start working together. If you can't see your question below, get in touch!
We provide signage to the Bay of Plenty and Beyond. We have a network of installers around the North Island that we use to apply and install for us when required. We supply prints to companies across New Zealand.
We prefer artwork to be supplied as vector files – PDF, AI or EPS are ideal. Please make sure that all text is converted to outlines, any links are embedded in the file, and if your file is at scale please indicate this in the filename. Your file should also include bleed and cropmarks. If you're unsure how to do this, you can contact our graphic designer here.
If supplying bitmap files such as JPG, TIFF or PNG please make sure that the file dimensions are correct for printing and you are happy with the quality of the file at that size. We cannot easily enlarge image files without loss of quality and so do not recommend these for printing.
If your file is under 5MB you may send it by email. For anything larger than that we recommend using https://wetransfer.com/ or https://www.dropbox.com/. You may share files to email@example.com.
If you'd prefer not to send files over the Internet, you can also drop in with your file on a USB flash drive and we can copy it across from there.
This can vary from job to job. We pride ourselves in fast turn around though. If you have a print ready file, we can usually get your print completed in 2-3 days max. For jobs requiring graphic design or special stock the process can be a bit longer. We will keep you informed as the job progresses.
This will all depend on three things
Cost: Self Adhesive gives a sharp clean sign but can be much more expensive than banner stock. Banners are a much cheaper option when you have a large space to advertise
Placement: The surface you will be using for your signage will often dictate what can be used. Self-adhesive can be applied to windows and walls. Walls need to be painted with Waterborne enamel paint and cured for several weeks before applying vinyl. Self-Adhesive is perfect for ACM and Coreflute signs.
Time: A commercially Clear coated banner can last up to 8 years if looked after. Self-Adhesive comes in varying grades that last different lengths of time. Good quality vinyl will last you 5 years.
Clear coating is the process of commercially varnishing your print to give it strength and protection. We have had banners last more than 8 years outdoors with commercial clearcoat. Although it can be expensive it will be worth the cost if you need your banner to last.
We also offer a hand coating option for smaller banners that is more cost effective and will give medium protection.
Yes! We have a Mimaki Plotter on site which allows us to quickly cut vinyl graphics. This is great if you need a quick 'For Sale' sign, rounded labels, or specially cut prints to any shape or size.
Keeping your vehicle well maintained will ensure you get the best out of your graphics. Keeping your vehicle clean ensures your graphics look their best and will help them last. We've put together a guide with everything you need to know about looking after your wrap and vehicle graphics.