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Inspired by the traditional sacred music of Syria, filmmaker Amar Chebib travelled to Damascus and Aleppo in 2010. Six months later the revolution began, escalating into a bloody civil war and the largest humanitarian crisis of our time. Touched by the harrowing experiences of the friends he made, Wajd transformed into the stories of three musicians turned refugees.
Over five years, we witness the struggles of Ibrahim, Abdulwahed, and Mohamed as they face their traumatic past. Forced to rebuild their lives in exile, they turn to their love of music to help them find meaning in the aftermath of destruction and atrocity. Intimate footage of their daily lives weaves together with bittersweet musical performances, extremely rare Sufi ceremonies, and poetic imagery of a pre-war Syria that no longer exists. What unfolds is a cinematic meditation on loss, yearning, and faith.
"Chebib crafts a constellation of experience where narrative time oscillates between the sweeping, rare footage of pre-war Syria's cultural majesty and into present-day formations of refugee life." - Arab Film & Media Institute
Wajd - Songs of Separation | Official Trailer from Amar Chebib on Vimeo.
Josephine, the matriarch of a sprawling family, is delighted to gather everyone for Easter lunch for the first time in two years. While they all share a joyful meal, an incident ignites underlying tensions between the family members and leads them gradually into chaos.
Yemen's 2019 Academy Awards submission in the Foreign Language category.
A number of obstacles stand in the way of a young couple's wedding, with only 10 days left until the scheduled nuptials. Each obstacle is in one way or another caused by the aftermath of the 2015 war in Yemen.
Leila Laabidi lives in luxury in Casablanca, in the shadow of her rich husband. After his sudden death in a remote village, she sets out on a mission to bring his remains home. Her driver Boukal, who transports the dead in his free time and has dreams of joining the police force, accompanies her on the journey. He brings with him two members of his family: Aicha, a singer, and Hassan, a violinist who suffers from a tic. With some difficulties, the group makes their way to the Atlas mountains, where Leila is confronted with a way of life much different than she is used to.
Calgary Arab Film Nights presents a collection of four Egyptian short films.
The Journey of Geckos
Directed By: Nadia Fares (in attendance)
Nouran Salah founded the Cairo Cycling Geckos with lofty goals in mind - helping the needy, changing the perception of cycling in Cairo, and empowering women. Since humble beginnings, the Geckos now deliver hot meals to neglected areas around Cairo, all by bicycle - changing strongly held convictions and creating new traditions along the way.
Fork & Knife
Starring : Menna Shalaby,Eyad Nassar, Asser Yassin.
Directed By : Adam Abd ElGhaffar
Written By : Adam Abd ElGhaffar
An unusual dinner date between a man and a woman reveals their past, and changes their future, through a conversation that leaves them with unexpected choices.
Starring : Asmaa Aboul Yazeed, Mariam El Khosht, Ali Eltayeb
Directed By: Tamer Ashry
Written By : Haitham Dabbour
"What is the one thing you wish was not forbidden?"
Aiesha posts the controversial question in a close Facebook group for her burqa wearing peers.
Aiesha, who is nicknamed among her peers as the fair eyed haori, meets her friend Sally at the mall shortly after the post. Under her burka, she hides more than her body and face, and during the seemingly ordinary shopping trip, she discovers that what she hates most about her life lays right over her eyes.
Intense Practice to Improve Performance
Starring : Ali Al Tayeb, Sarah Al Wakil
Directed By: Yasser Shafiey
Written By : Yasser Shafiey
In the presence of a new employee, workers in an office practice to improve their performance. When a special guest arrives, the newbie is tested.
Yasmin, a journalism student, and her two classmates set out on a university assignment to solve the cold case of Mongia, a woman found mutilated 20 years ago who is now imprisoned in an asylum. As they pursue their investigation, the three friends stumble into the ominous world of Dachra, an isolated and mysterious countryside compound. They are welcomed to stay overnight by the jovial yet menacing cult leader, but when Yasmin discovers Dachra's secrets, she must escape before she gets hurt.
A group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer.
Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan's National Woman's team is fearless, courageous and often laughable. But their struggle is unwavering.
Through the intimate portrait of these women over a number of years we follow their moments of hope and deception. Despite the National Football Federation getting FIFA funds earmarked for the women's teams, this team continues to be marginalized. However, there is a new spark of hope when the elections within the federation could mean real change of the entire system.
Preeminent UK playwright and screenwriter David Hare—whom The Washington Post referred to as "the premiere political dramatist writing in English"—writes and stars in this innovative animated feature that explores the reality of the wall separating Israel and Palestine as no film has before. Rich with rhythmic, raw imagery, the film is framed by Hare's journey, as both his heart and mind are shaken by the incongruities and contradictions of life in the shadow of the wall.
This film explores the daily reality of life in Syria, through the stories of four young women who are forced to navigate the traditions, complexities, values, and material conditions of a country at war.


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From New York Times Bestselling author Gena Showalter, comes the next standalone romance in the Original Heartbreakers Series—CAN'T GET ENOUGH!
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New York Times best selling author Gena Showalter returns with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale, featuring a rough, tough bad boy brought to his knees by… a kindergarten teacher?
The king of one-night stands…
To inherit–and destroy–his father's business at long last, Brock Hudson needs a temporary wife. The ruthless ex-military heartthrob has always avoided romantic entanglements. Women are sweet, but vengeance will be sweeter. Or so he thinks. Only one woman will do, but the vulnerable beauty is more than he bargained for—sexier, wittier, and utterly irresistible.
The queen of the deep freeze…
After an abusive first marriage, Lyndie Scott has sworn off relationships. But still she longs for a child of her own. Turns out, the brawler who used to frighten her with only a glance is the answer to her problems. She agrees to his proposal, with a caveat: spend every night in bed with her, then walk away for good when it's time to divorce. Even if she's pregnant.
A marriage of breathtaking inconvenience…
As the days pass too quickly and the nights heat up, Brock battles a sense of possession and obsession. Will the former commitment-phobe convince his wife they're better off together, or will she pack her bags and go?
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Ready to slay dragons, Brock faced his fiancée. However, the first words to leave his mouth? "You have the most beautiful eyes." The absolute, unvarnished truth and much better than Please don't leave me.
"Thank you," she muttered. "My mother gave them to me. Um, why are we here, exactly?"
"And your wedding dress," he said, continuing as if she hadn't spoken. "My fetish is pleased."
"You make the fetish sound like a separate entity," she replied with a half-smile.
There. Now he felt comfortable enough to tackle her issues. "Are you having doubts about marrying me?" Even the thought of rejection sent panic spiraling through him, but sheer grit helped him maintain a neutral expression.
A wild gleam sparked in that golden gaze. "Are you having doubts about marrying me?"
"No. Now tell the truth. Are you having doubts?"
"Yes. No. Maybe? I'm just… I'm freaking out. Why aren't you? Unless this is you in freak-out mode. Oh, my gosh. Is it? Do you have a fever? How many fingers am I holding up?" She extended her index finger directly in front of his face.
He rolled his eyes. "I'm in my right mind, doctor. You forget, I spent years as an Army Ranger. I've faced firing squads." With his hands on her shoulders, he forced her to peer up at him. "We're not trying for forever here. Just a month. Think of all the orgasms we're going to have. Think of the little baby you'll hold in your arms." Manipulation? He sucked worse than he'd thought.
She'd thank him later. Maybe.
Everything about her softened, a small smile curving the corners of her rosebud mouth. "Maybe a little boy with pale green eyes, dark hair, and a wicked grin guaranteed to melt the heart of every woman he encounters. You're right. I can do this."
Melt the heart of every woman he encountered? That was how Lyndie saw him? Brock's heart melted. "You can. You're not alone. I'm right there with you."
Straight white teeth nibbled on her bottom lip—soon, his teeth would replace them. "You're right," she repeated. "This is one thing I don't have to do on my own."
Propelled by a cool tide of relief—and urgency—he led her back into the sanctuary before she could change her mind.
"—and that's how I wrapped Jude around my finger," Ryanne was saying. When she noticed the return of the bride and groom, she gave Lyndie a thumbs-up and raced back to Dorothea's side.
A round of applause erupted, and twin pink circles painted Lyndie's cheeks.
"Pastor," Brock said with a nod. He met Lyndie's stare, a bolt of lust hitting him like lightning, stealing his breath all over again. We're doing this. It's happening.
"Dearly beloved," the pastor began a second time. "We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Brock Hudson and Lyndie Scott."
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Kelsea Ballerini's "We Were Like" Is a Country Jam
The singer's deluxe edition of 'Unapologetically' is now available!
Kelsea Ballerini has delivered a new country jam to her fans titled "We Were Like." The track follows the release of the country star's deluxe edition of her sophomore album, Unapologetically.
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"Releasing a new song just for you on Monday. Just because. Check out my insta story details. Love youuuuu," Ballerini shared to Twitter.
On top of releasing brand new music to the world, Ballerini announced today (October 29) her very own headlining 2019 Miss Me More Tour. The 14-city trek will kick off in April with supporting acts Brett Young and Brandon Ratcliff.
Kelsea Ballerini is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards and is set to take the stage live from Nashville November 14.


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And as such, Downtown serves us pretty well. It has dozens of great, independently owned restaurants, top-notch arts institutions, funky one-of-a-kind boutique stores, stately government buildings, and a parade-and-festival schedule that dominates the summer calendar.
What it does not have, though, is a signature piece of public art that draws people together to celebrate the City Center and the role it plays in our lives.
WaterFire -- a series of bonfires along the waterfront in Providence, R.I. -- is perhaps the best example of a work that serves this purpose. The art instillation makes Downtown Providence more aesthetically pleasing, for sure. But more importantly, it has captured the imagination of area residents, drawing them into the city center and filling them with civic pride. It is the presence of the residents themselves, and not necessarily the art work, that has enlivened Downtown Providence and made it the type of vibrant place Syracuse seeks to become.
Thanks to Syracuse University's Imagining America program, the creator of WildFire, Barnaby Evans, came to Syracuse Wednesday to talk about his work and its role in the revitalization of Providence.
The visit raises the question of what form such a project in Syracuse could take. Providence is Providence and Syracuse is Syracuse. A signature piece of public art must reflect the place where it is made and displayed.
So what would that piece of art look like in Syracuse? What artist would you want to see design it? Where would it be sited? What would bring Central New Yorkers Downtown the way WaterFire brought out the people of Providence?


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Volume 12, Issue 3, May 1963
Introduction to the 27th Craig Lecturer, Dr. Donald Bard McMullenPages: 287–287More Less
Members and guests of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene:
The Charles Franklin Craig lecture was established in 1936 by the Society. Founded to honor an outstanding pioneer in American tropical medicine, the Craig lecture has annually served to bring before this Society a distinguished contributor to the field of tropical medicine. As Dr. Justin Andrews has noted in listing past Craig lecturers, the names of the incumbents constitute a veritable "Who's Who" of Tropical Medicine. It is apparent that Lectureship Committees have acted with dual objectives. Through the mechanism of the Craig Lecture the Society has recognized the outstanding scientific accomplishments of an established expert in some phase of tropical medicine. In so doing, it has selected a lecturer eminently qualified to present a vital summary of relevant knowledge pertaining to some aspect of our specialty, thereby providing the highpoint of our scientific program.In presenting Dr. Donald B. McMullen as the 27th Craig Lecturer, your Committee is confident that Dr. McMullen will add luster to an already illustrious series.
Schistosomiasis Control in Theory and PracticePages: 288–295More Less
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene has sponsored two formal presentations on the problem of schistosomiasis. The first of these was the Eighteenth Charles Franklin Craig Lecture in 1953 and the second, a joint symposium with the American Society of Parasitologists, was held a year later. The resulting publications helped define the problems that had been encountered in studying the epidemiology and in controlling the human schistosomes. By 1958 more progress along these lines had been made but reports on the use of control measures in the field and a demonstrable reduction in prevalence were rare. When a new Chancellor of the Exchequer in Britain took office in 1962 he said, "Progress is made not by finding the answers but by progressively clarifying the question." Within reason this is true of schistosomiasis control, but eventually someone expects to have some answers and there has been some urgency to do something that would actually reverse the spread and the increase in prevalence of this infection.
Plasmodium Malariae in Ugandan ChildrenPages: 296–297More LessSummary
Examination of thick blood films taken in the course of community child health surveys in various parts of Uganda showed that Plasmodium malariae infections were common in young children.
Plasmodium Malariae in Ugandan ChildrenPages: 298–299More LessSummary
Among 240 children reporting to the Out-Patient Service of Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, 179 (74.6%) were found to have malaria parasites in the blood. Plasmodium falciparum, which was the predominant parasite, was found either alone or mixed with P. malariae in 98 (76%), P. malariae was found alone or mixed with P. falciparum in 76 (59%), and the species present could not be identified in 50 of the infected children.
It can be concluded from these results that P. malariae is a common parasite of children in the Kampala area of Uganda, and its importance in clinical malaria should be further investigated.
Chloroquine-Resistant Plasmodium Falciparum from Porto Velho, BrazilPages: 300–304More LessSummary
Two cases of Plasmodium falciparum infections, apparently originating in Porto Velho, Brazil, which were not eliminated by the usual curative doses of chloroquine are documented. One patient received a total of 6.675 grams chloroquine base, including four regimens varying from 0.9 to 2.1 grams each, without eradicating the parasites. She was cured subsequently by a 10-day quinine treatment. The second patient received a total of 3.675 grams chloroquine base, including two courses of 1.5 grams each, without eradicating the infection. He was cured by a 5-day treatment totaling 3.1 grams of chloroquine. This study confirms the presence of chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum in Porto Velho, Brazil, the second area in South America where chloroquine-resistant strains have been reported.
Drug Resistance in Plasmodium Falciparum from ThailandPages: 305–314More LessSummary
A strain (JHK) of Plasmodium falciparum, apparently originating in Thailand, has been studied in seven patients for its response to various drugs.
The parasites showed a poor or no response to the usual therapeutic doses of the following drugs: chloroquine, amopyroquine, pyrimethamine, proguanil, and a new hydroxynaphthalene derivative. The parasites responded rapidly to mepacrine but relapsed. Weekly suppressive doses of chloroquine failed to prevent the mosquito transmission to and the occurrence of the infections in the recipients. Pyrimethamine failed to exert sporontocidal effect. Pyrimethamine combined with either chloroquine or amodiaquine demonstrated no advantage over these drugs singly.
The infections were cured by regimens of 8 g or more of quinine and appeared to be very sensitive to even small amounts of this drug.
The Selective Ability of Strains of Entamoeba Histolytica to Hemolyse Red Blood Cells *Pages: 315–317More LessSummary
The ability of 3 laboratory strains of Entamoeba histolytica (K-9, 103 and 200) to lyse the red blood cells of the human and the ox was studied. It was found that the K-9 strain lysed ox, but not human RBC; the 103 strain lysed human, but not ox RBC; the 200 strain lysed both human and ox RBC.
This selective hemolysis of the RBC of different species by separate strains of E. histolytica appears to constitute a distinct strain variation in these amebae.
Influence of Some Steroids in the Experimental Production of Amebic Hepatic Abscess *Pages: 318–320More LessSummary
One hundred twenty guinea pigs were inoculated with Entamoeba histolytica or with a control inoculum which contained no viable amebae; some of them were normal untreated animals and others received progesterone, testosterone or hydrocortisone. The evidence obtained indicates that these steroids, especially progesterone, favor the production of amebic hepatic abscesses. There was no evident action of the steroids when added to the medium in which the inoculated amebae were grown.
Morphological Studies on the Development of the Toxoplasma Cyst *Pages: 321–333More LessSummary
A strain of high virulence of Toxoplasma grows rapidly in HeLa cells and destroys them within a few days. Parasites very often form rosettes or disperse in the cytoplasm of the host cell, which soon bursts and liberates them. The limiting membrane of the vacuole in which the parasites are situated is rather obscure when examined with the light microscope. When observed with the electron microscope the limiting membrane of the vacuole is conspicuous but very thin. Granular, or sometimes filamentous, precipitates are scattered throughout the interior of the vacuole. Cysts are not produced in this type of infection in HeLa cells.
A strain of low virulence of Toxoplasma grows rather slowly in HeLa cells and the cultures survive for a long period (3 weeks or more). Parasites do not form rosettes but make relatively compact clusters, each of which is surrounded by a thick membrane and can be regarded as a cyst. In electron-micrographs the limiting membrane of the vacuole in which the parasites are situated is fairly thick even at the earliest stage of the development of the parasite. There are granular precipitates scattered throughout the interior of the vacuole. They are deposited on the inner surface of the limiting membrane and fuse together to produce an electron-dense cyst wall which is almost homogeneous in structure.
In the mature cyst, the cystic cavity is packed with organisms and the small spaces and interstices between organisms are filled with the same kind of material as that in the cystic membrane. This material between organisms is continuous with the cyst wall and must have been secreted from the body of the parasites as granular or filamentous precipitates that later fuse together to form a homogeneous structure.
The production of the Toxoplasma cyst is largely dependent upon the rate of the reproduction of the parasites. When they grow rapidly, as is the case of the RH strain in HeLa cells or mice, the vacuole in which the parasites are located may soon burst and cysts cannot be produced. When the reproduction is slow, as in the case of the Beverley-strain, the vacuole expands slowly and the precipitates have time enough to be deposited on the inner surface of the vacuole in a thick layer which probably protects the vacuole from rupture. This layer constitutes the cystic wall, and the cyst is thus formed. Immunity, treatment with antitoxoplasmic substances, and natural resistance of the host can all stimulate cyst-production by retarding the rate of reproduction of the parasite.
Some Quantitative Aspects of Diagnosis and Epidemiology in Schistosomiasis MansoniPages: 334–337More LessSummary
Oviposition of Schistosoma mansoni is very low, around 250 eggs per day. Since these are deposited in the small veins of the portal system, an estimated 80% being retained in the tissues, diagnosis of schistosomiasis by a stool examination succeeds only when the worm load exceeds a few hundred flukes.
The author presents prevalence data for a highly endemic area in northeastern Brazil and shows how accuracy depends closely on the method of examination used and the number of slides read. When a group of young children is to be studied, it is suggested that the intradermal test be used.
Severity of clinical schistosomiasis probably depends on the worm load. Some individuals with splenomegaly will be host to thousands of flukes. Since the majority of adults in the hyperendemic regions of Brazil have stools positive for S. mansoni, it is suggested that the detection of areas deserving priority in public health measures be judged not by prevalence but by a study of egg counts.
Host-Parasite Relationships in EchinococcosisPages: 338–345More LessSummary
Hydatid scolices were incubated axenically in a non-nutrient salt solution (Krebs-Ringer's) at different temperatures, oxygen tensions and osmotic concentrations. Their survival time, rate of evagination and rate of vesicularization were noted. Survival time varied inversely as temperature (5–37°C) and was favored by aerobic and isosmotic conditions. Rates of evagination and vesicularization were not appreciably altered by changes in the tonicity of the medium (even at solution concentrations of from .25× to 2× isosmotic). Absence of single salts from Krebs-Ringer's solution, in particular MgSO4 and KH2PO4, decreased survival time. Maximum survival time in Krebs-Ringer's solution was 56 days at 5–9°C, and 44 days at 30°C. In diluted hydatid cyst fluid and diluted sheep serum, scolices survived at 30°C for 64 and 68 days, respectively.
The respiratory rate of scolices was higher too in serum and in hydatid cyst fluid than in either Krebs-Ringer's solution or phosphate buffer. Gentian violet (0.001M), tartar emetic (0.01M and emetine HCl (0.01M) markedly inhibited scolex respiration in vitro. Acriflavine (0.01M) inhibited respiration to a lesser degree. Physostigmine first depressed then stimulated respiration. Stibophen, diethylcarbamazine, tetracycline, oxytetracycline, and atropine sulphate had no effect.
The Isolation and Characterization of Two Host Antigens in Hydatid Fluid of Echinococcus GranulosusPages: 346–357More LessSummary
Hydatid fluids from the cysts of Echinococcus granulosus in man, cattle, sheep and pigs were fractionated by means of a DEAE cellulose column in a stepwise fashion using five phosphate buffers of increasing molarity. Normal human serum was also fractionated. Fractions A and D of human hydatid fluid contain a gamma globulin component and an albumin component, respectively, which were identical in the Ouchterlony reaction with similar components in human serum fractions.
In addition to the presence of serum albumin in fraction D of hydatid fluid, an antigen component active with sera from proven cases of hydatid disease was also located in fraction D of pig hydatid fluid. Tests with human serum albumin as antigen in hemagglutination tests with sera from individuals with hydatid disease were negative.
Gel-diffusion studies of hydatid fluid and hydatid fluid fractions showed eight antigen-antibody systems in pig hydatid fluid, two in human hydatid fluid, four or five in sheep hydatid fluid and seven in human serum. Studies on the specificity of these antigen-antibody reactions were made.
Angiostrongylus Cantonensis Infection in Rats and Rhesus Monkeys, and Observations on the Survival of the Parasite in VitroPages: 358–377More LessSummary
The slugs Limax maximus and Deroceras reticulatum were found to act as intermediate hosts for Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Infections in white rats were fatal when worm burdens reached 50 to 60 and above but became chronic and persisted for many months when 5 to 10 worms were present. Naturally-infected wild rats tend to have worm burdens which are similar to or somewhat higher than the latter. Discharge of first-stage larvae in feces of heavily infected white rats reached mean values of approximately 100,000 per ml of feces, whereas the mean for lightly infected rats ranged between 6,000 and 12,000 larvae per ml. One rat infected with 23 larvae developed paraplegia on the 31st day of infection.
Experimental infections in monkeys with A. cantonensis did not give rise to overt symptoms. Four monkeys were necropsied, respectively, on days 17, 24, 32 and 69 after infection; fifth-stage worms were found in the brain of each except the last, in which there were, however, lesions consistent with the infection. The worms were retarded in development compared to those from rats sacrificed at similar time intervals and were also smaller than the ones recovered from a human brain. By day 17, parasites in the brain had elicited a diffuse and severe eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. The presence of foreign-body granulomas around dead parasites indicated that some must have entered the brain earlier. As the time interval between ingestion of the parasite and death of the animal increased, the inflammatory reaction changed from a diffuse eosinophilic to a more focal and granulomatous response. The latter was most frequently related to fragments of dead worm. Although lesions similar to those seen in the brain were found in the spinal cord of all monkeys, parasites were not found in the meninges and cord proper in any of the monkeys.
Adult worms maintained in vitro survived best in medium NCTC 109 supplemented with serum. Maximum survival was 80 days for females and 64 days for males. Eggs deposited in vitro embryonated in 5 to 6 days, but only low percentages hatched. First-stage larvae cultured in vitro in various media showed no growth.
The Effects of Triclofenol Piperazine in Patients Parasitized by Hookworms, Ascarids, or TrichuridsPages: 378–382More LessSummary
Forty hospitalized patients severely infected with two or more types of intestinal nematodes were treated with triclofenol piperazine in a single dose of 50, 60, or 70 mg/kg, or in two 50 mg/kg doses.
Urinalyses, hematologic examinations, and egg counts were made before and after treatment.
The drug was well tolerated, other than moderate gastrointestinal side effects with the higher doses. The drug had good anthelmintic action, as reflected by a great reduction in the number of hookworm and ascarid eggs, a moderate reduction in whipworm eggs, and clinical improvement reflected by increases in hemoglobin and weight.
The 50 or 60 mg/kg dose is recommended for further study.
Parasitism in Congo Pygmies *Pages: 383–387More LessSummary
A study was made on parasitic infections of a group of Pygmies from the Ituri Forest region of the Congo in conjunction with other investigations. The parasitic burden of the Pygmy population was extremely high. In general, the prevalence of all intestinal parasites was greater in the Pygmies than in other African groups examined by the same methods. Malaria, an important infection in the group, was found more frequently in children than among adults. Onchocerciasis was one of the most important diseases observed because of its high prevalence and intensity.
It is concluded that parasites play an important role in the health status of Pygmies.
Problems of Cholera (El Tor)Pages: 388–392More LessSummary
The El Tor type of cholera, caused by Vibrio el tor, occurred in four epidemics between 1937 and 1959 in Celebes and since then has been reported from Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, Java, Borneo, Sarawak, and the Philippines. Thus it appears to be spreading. It differs from classical cholera in its usually sporadic occurrence and low rate of morbidity despite the presence of vibrios in surface water, but its high epidemic potentialities are evident in the estimated 10,000 cases and 13% mortality in the Philippine outbreak of 1961. Existing sanitary and quarantine regulations may require revision.
Epidemiological factors and interrelationship between pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of vibrios, and the most efficient means of immunization, require investigation. Diagnosis is hindered by variations in hemolytic characteristics, and agglutination and phage-susceptibility tests are being developed to solve the problem. Phage tests are essential for diagnosis and are promising as a survey tool.
Histoplasmosis in Thailand: Report of two Cases Diagnosed by Biopsy and CulturePages: 393–397More LessSummary
Two cases of histoplasmosis in Thailand are presented in this report. In one case there was an involvement of the mucosa of the tongue and the pharynx whereas in the other case, lesions of the mucous membrane of the palates and the skin of the face were seen. The diagnosis was established in both instances by histopathologic study of the biopsies of the lesions, confirmed by mycologic studies. The first case responded well to amphotericin B treatment but the second case showed slower and incomplete response. From the rather distant geographical locations of the two cases it is suggested that cases may be widely distributed in Thailand.
Jungle Yellow Fever and its Control in Gemena, Belgian CongoPages: 398–407More LessSummary
During the first quarter of 1958 an infectious disease characterized by a severe hepatitis caused the deaths of 9 of 15 people hospitalized in the area of Gemena (former Belgian Congo). Histopathologic examination of liver specimens from five of these showed lesions of yellow fever hepatitis. Epidemiological studies disclosed that 11 other people died of a similar disease during the same period. In March and April, a second wave of this disease caused the death of 9 of 45 hospitalized people in the same area, and five of these were confirmed as having yellow fever hepatitis.
These observations, as well as the higher morbidity rate in young male adults working in forest areas, led to the assumption that the disease had the characteristics of Jungle Yellow Fever. Control measures were therefore based on this hypothesis. Stopping of work in the infective areas and intensive insect control operation by helicopter concurrent with mass immunisation of the population apparently successfully checked the infectious outbreaks.
Antigenic Variation among Strains of Western Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus *Pages: 408–412More LessSummary
Comparison of seven strains of WEE virus by neutralization, hemagglutination-inhibition and complement-fixation indicated considerable antigenic differences among these strains. Four strains (RI-Y, RI-C, A-42 and McM) maintained for several passages in the laboratory were indistinguishable by any of the serologic methods employed. Three other strains (Florida, Massachusetts, and HJ), representing relatively recent isolates, showed significant differences from the four laboratory-maintained strains in at least two or all three of the serological tests. In addition, significant one-way cross-differences were recognizable among these three strains by one or more of the serologic methods utilized. These antigenic variations were further reflected by differences in the prevalence of HI antibodies to WEE in approximately 1000 bloods screened with RI-Y and HJ strains. The number of positive HI reactors was twice as high with the HJ strain as with the RI-Y strain.
Inapparent Infection with Japanese Encephalitis of American Servicemen on Okinawa in 1960 *Pages: 413–416More LessSummary
Two hundred sixty-one men in a Marine Battalion on Okinawa were studied for the development of hemagglutinin-inhibiting antibodies against Japanese encephalitis virus. Fifty subjects developed hemagglutinin inhibiting antibodies during the summer of 1960. One man had an initial antibody titer of 1/10; this low titer was found to be subsequently increased. During the study period, in none of these 51 men was there any evidence of disease symptoms resembling those due to Japanese encephalitis virus infection. Overt encephalitis was confirmed serologically in one marine from the same Battalion who was not in the study group.
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Sigh: Oculu File Trademark Dispute Against Oculus Rift
More trademark bullshittery is taking place, this time targeted at Oculus Rift. The 3D goggles are being taken to court by a company you've never heard of called Oculu, for "false designation of origin, trademark dilution and unfair competition". So what 3D virtual reality hardware do Oculu make? Oh, wait, hang on – they appear to be a business-oriented video streaming service.
Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset, used to display games, and other media, in all-encompassing 3D. Oculu is a "Video platform for businesses and publishers", offering a "supply side video/pre-roll monetization platform for publishers" as well as all manner of "solutions".
Meanwhile, Ocular Instruments creates ophthalmic lenses, Ocular LCD supplies touch panels and display products, and OCUL is the Ontario Council of University Libraries. None of these companies have yet seen fit to take Oculus Rift to court.
Oculu, however, are not only claiming trademark violation, but appearing to go so far as to directly state that Oculus Rift deliberately copied their name. According to Ars Technica, the lawsuit filing states,
"Unfortunately, [Oculus co-founder Palmer] Luckey, decided that he would simply add an 's' to Oculu's registered trademark and call his product and online video distribution network, Oculus. It could have adopted any number of trademarks."
It seems fairly important to note that Oculus Rift isn't an online video distribution network. But way to slip that one in there! I think I might sue Walkers Crisps for their "crisp production and writing about PC games on the internet".
You can just imagine the scenes at the as-yet unnamed Oculus Rift HQ, as Palmer Luckey, Brendan Iribe and Michael Antonov were batting about names.
"Um, Netflixs?"
"No, what about Twitchs?"
"That's not quite right. Youtubes!"
"Guys, wait, I've got it. Oculus."
*stunned silence*
Yesssssss. So there it is. Oculu, a registered trademark that covers only "Streaming of audio and video material by means of the Internet" is attempting to take on Oculus Rift. A company which recently received $75m in funding to help bring the product to stores.


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A huge thank you to Emily at A Writer's Beginning for nominating me for this award! I don't know if I have ever been nominated for one of these so I am incredibly grateful for this!
What is the Sunshine Blogger Award?
The Sunshine Blogger Award is an award for bloggers who are creative, positive, and inspiring – people who spread "sunshine" to the blogging world!
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Answer the 11 questions set by the person who nominated you.
- Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
- List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post and/or on your blog.
Emily's Questions
1. Do you have a favourite word? If so, what is it?
I really like this question but I have no clue what word to pick!
2. Have you ever read a book, cover to cover, in one day?
Not counting graphic novels, it has been quite some time since I read a whole book in one day. The last book that I remember reading in one day I think I actually read in one sitting and that was Angelfall by Susan Ee which I read several years before I even started this blog! I remember staying up for "just one more chapter" very late into the night which I really just don't do anymore.
3. Do you believe in judging a book by its cover?
To an extent.
The cover of a book should give potential readers a lightning quick impression of that book to entice readers in. So the color scheme, stances of characters, backgrounds, etc. all should reflect what is inside the cover.
Sitting next to dozens and dozens of other books, a cover needs to pop! in order to be noticed. If effort wasn't put into making that cover stand out, it will kind of give me the impression that the same amount of effort wasn't put into the book. Which I know is totally unfair because very frequently authors have no control over what cover art is chosen for their book! But still. A lazy cover that looks almost like a stock photo will not entice me.
4. Do you have a favourite book? (It's a big question, I know.)
Oh my…. I am positive that I am not alone in being completely unable to choose a 100% absolute favorite book of all time. There are just so many that I love and that have meant a lot to me over the years and it is always shifting. But as of writing this, the first book that pops into my head when I think "favorite book" is Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft.
Nope, I'm still not shutting up about that book. I love it that much.
5. Do you believe that aspiring writers should read as much as they can?
Not being an aspiring writer myself, this is a difficult question for me to answer. I think it will vary between writers. I could absolutely see how reading the work of other writers would help inspire or help create a style. On the other hand, I could also see how the voices of other writers could muddle the style of a writer who is getting started and maybe trying to find their own voice.
6. What time of day do you do the most of your blogging?
Usually in the afternoon/evening. During the week, I typically have the most going on outside the house in the morning so evenings are quieter for me.
7. Is there one particular blog post that you're really proud of? (Share a link to it – I'd love to read it if I haven't already!)
So we actually are not just a blog here but also a podcast! Last October we starting having some authors as guests to come and chat with us about their books and honestly being able to interview some of these authors whose work I have fallen in love with is what gives me the biggest sense of accomplishment thus far. Most recently we interviewed Rebecca Kuang (The Poppy War) and before that it was Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wyld). Every episode that we have an author guest though just gives me an incredible amount of satisfaction in my work here.
8. What is one thing that you have learnt since starting your blog?
How to identify books that I will not like and ignore the hype around them so I don't get sucked in. It is a challenge! When books get super hyped, I automatically want to read them but I have learned how to slow down and learn more about that book to decide if it is actually something that appeals to me.
9. Do you keep to any kind of a blogging schedule?
Yes. Every Monday is a podcast review and a blog review over the same book. Tuesday is Top Ten Tuesday (when I participate) and I try to have another post by Thursday to keep the posts somewhat balanced throughout the week. I rarely do any more than 3 posts per week though.
10. If you could send a message to your past self, what would you say?
I would probably tell myself to slow down and not be in such a hurry to be a grown up. Take time to figure out what your values are in life and what you want out of it.
11. Do you have any regrets that you want to share?
I used to have some pretty big regrets related to the above message to myself but as the years have gone by I have been able to kind of accept the consequences of some of my mistakes a little bit better and realize that I would not be where I am today without them. The only one I would say that I still have is that I have not yet finished college and I wish I had gone after high school and before I had a family.
Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
- Acquadimore Books
- Confessions of a YA Reader
- Going Through Books
- Nerdy4Books
- Howling Libraries
- Mogsy @ Bibliosanctum
- fanfiaddict
- Books & Co.
- Dust off Your MacHalo
- Perfectly Tolerable
- Nerd Narration
11 Questions
- Do you collect book-ish items?
- Where is your favorite place to read?
- Are there any songs that you associate with a particular story or characters?
- Is there a book/series that you used to love but as years have gone by found that you don't enjoy it anymore?
- Same question but in reverse! Are there any books that you used to hate but now find that you really enjoy?
- Do you review books that you didn't enjoy? Why or why not?
- What is a trope (any genre) that you absolutely love to read about?
- What do you look for in a book villain?
- What book are you most looking forward to its release?
- Do you read self-published books? If so, who is your favorite self-pub author?
- What made you start blogging?
Of course if you would rather not participate there is no obligation whatsoever!


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Fruit and vegetable exports in April reached 462 million USD, bringing their total export turnover in the first four months of 2019 to 1.4 billion USD, a year-on-year rise of 7.2 percent.
According to the Department of Agro Processing and Market Development (Agrotrade) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in the first three months of the year, fruit and vegetable exports had actually witnessed a year-on-year reduction of over 9 percent.
China ranked first in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable import market, accounting for over 72 percent of the total export turnover. It was followed by the US with 3.26 percent, the Republic of Korea (RoK) 3.22 percent, Japan 2.9 percent, and the Netherlands 1.71 percent.
Strong growth was seen in Australian imports (up nearly 53 percent), the RoK 31 percent, and the Netherlands 28 percent.
After being licensed by the US to import fresh mangoes in February 2019, on April 18, 8 tonnes of mangoes from Cao Lanh in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, were exported to the US by air.
With the official export of mangoes to the US, this fruit is hoped to bring a lot of positive signs for the fruit-vegetable sector in the coming time.
Vietnamese mangoes are now sold in 40 markets in the world such as Europe, China, the RoK, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
According to Agrotrade, businesses should make use of Vietnamese key fruits – such as mangoes, dragon fruits, longans, rambuttans, "thieu" lychees, and star apples which have been exported to the US – to increase their presence in the market.


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Visitors to OnTheSnow.com have singled out the downhill terrain at Wyoming's [R191R, Jackson Hole Resort] as their favorite in North America. The data period for voting was January 2011 when a Nielsen audit showed 3.4 million unique browsers logged in to the world's most visited Web platform. OnTheSnow.com is published by Mountain News Corp.
Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia continued to build on its legacy of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics and received the top award as North America's Favorite Overall Resort.
Visitors also honored Park City Mountain Resort, Utah, as having their "Favorite Terrain Parks;" Winter Park, Colo., as their favorite "Family Friendly Terrain;" and Breckenridge, Colo., for offering their "Favorite Nightlife."
The ski resort with the top average score (on a scale of 1 to 5) in each category, and a minimum number of entries, receives the award. Visitors then ranked them in five categories: Overall Favorite, Best Nightlife, Most Family-Friendly, Best Downhill Terrain and Best Terrain Park.
"User-generated content is a very powerful and effective way Web visitors have to communicate with each other," said Mountain News Global Managing Director Chad Dyer. "Skiers and snowboarders are relying on the word of their peers when they make resort choices."
Dyer points out these rankings should not be used as comparisons of one resort to another, since all visitors to OnTheSnow.com have not visited every resort, and expectations of the ski experience vary greatly in regions throughout North America. "But, they do provide an accurate reflection of our visitors' experiences and their passion for particular resorts."
OnTheSnow visitors were enthusiastic about Jackson Hole's terrain. "Advanced and expert skiers will find everything they are looking for and more. Intermediate skiers will leave with a sense of accomplishment of having skied such an amazing mountain, and beginners will still have enough trails to keep them entertained," wrote one.
"Amazing terrain, abundant snow and steeps. The terrain is extremely varied so there is something for everyone. Jackson Hole provides everything from backcountry tree runs to steeps, chutes for the super adventurous and then open groomers and cruisers for the laid back. "If you are a good skier or boarder you must HIT this zone," wrote another. Still another said, "Jackson Hole has the best backcountry I've ever experienced. If you love hitting some powder and maybe a little woods skiing, check it out."
Skiers and riders enjoy Jackson's 2,500 acres of in-bound terrain and revel at the mountain's 4,139-foot vertical (the greatest continuous rise in the U.S.). There are two mountains: Apres Vous and Rendezvous and an open backcountry gate system giving skiers and free-heelers access to more than 3,000 additional acres of high-country terrain. There are 111 named trails and many other unnamed routes known to skiers who have skied here for years. Twelve lift systems serve the mountains.


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There is no denying the fact that customers today want access to solutions that enable them to solve problems on their own without the help of a live agent.
This trend, commonly referred to as self service, has taken off in recent years and is now a customer service staple for most companies. Self service is commonly seen in places like:
- Live chat boxes on website and social channels;
- Interactive voice response (IVR) during telephone calls; and
- Online knowledge databases.
The numbers don't lie, either: Self-service is now in high demand. 50 percent of customers think it's important to solve service or product issues themselves while 70 percent believe a company's website should have a self service application. And 83 percent of customers will go to a company's website for information.
There's just one critical thing to keep in mind when implementing self-service solutions into your digital channels: They are not the end-all-be-all of customer service. You can't replace live agents with fully digital solutions and expect to have positive results.
That's because there are many issues that customers prefer to solve using live agents. Sometimes, a customer will want an opinion about what action should be taken. Or, a customer will require advanced help that that cannot be solved using artificial intelligence.
Here are some things you should consider to supplement your customer self service:
Provide a short path to an agent: To a customer, there is nothing more frustrating than wanting to speak to agent and being denied the opportunity. When a customer repeatedly mashes the "0" button but gets no response, they usually just hang up—and this doesn't help anyone. So if you want to encourage customers to use self service first, that's fine. But don't make them struggle to connect with an operator, or you are only going to aggravate them.
Use data to streamline service: Once a customer does connect with an agent, the interaction needs to be handled efficiently. And to do this, agents require data—and a complete overview of the customer journey. Make sure you integrate your phone system with your customer relationship management (CRM) system to ensure that agents can easily access customer data during every customer interaction.
Have live agents on standby: Many companies today are using a combination of automated chatbots and live agents for their customer support. In this type of setup, a customer will start by chatting with an automated assistant, but an agent will be monitoring the interaction. In fact, an agent can monitor several conversations at once for maximum productivity. This way, an agent can jump in and provide seamless support when it's needed. This protects the company when a customer asks a question that is too advanced for an automated attendant.


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ORANGE COUNTY, CA – 11/23/2016 (PRESS RELEASE JET) — True Build is Proud to Call Newport Beach Home
The True Build Corporate Credit Network is proud to call Newport Beach home. When Mike Berrien started True Build he wanted his business to be in a community that fostered creativity, positivity, and ingenuity.
That's because True Build is built upon those same principles—creative ideas, hard work, and the dedication of good people.
Simple Beginnings
Mike Berrien started True Build the same way so many others have started a business—with an idea and a lot of determination. What started with one man has turned into a company that employees numerous individuals in the Newport Beach area.
True Build was started with a simple goal in mind—to help other business people achieve their dreams of success.
Investment in People
True Build is all about investment in people. Mike Berrien knows that people are the greatest asset of any company. Because of this, Corporate Credit invests in its employees. After all, when you have a staff of like minded individuals all working toward the same goal you increase your chance at success.
A Great Place to Live
One of the best ways to increase your company's chances at success is to provide a stimulating environment. Newport Beach is a great community for inspiration. From beautiful beaches, to great shopping, to dedicated places of worship, Newport Beach has it all.
Mike Berrien is proud to raise his family and run his business in such a beautiful and creative community.
A Great Place to Work
Newport Beach is also a great place to work. True Build is proud to be a part of the historic area around the Cannery Village. This area is filled with intelligent and driven local businesses. Mike Berrien chose Newport Beach so his staff could enjoy their work environment.
Staff is free to spend their breaks at the beach, spend their lunch at the many incredible locally owned restaurants, and watch the sunset over Catalina Island. In short, the Newport area is a great place to get some work done.
Proud of Home
Being proud of your home and the community you work in is important. Mike Berrien understands just how vital work surroundings are. He consciously chose Newport Beach for his business so that he and his employees could enjoy a great work environment that motivates and inspires.
The True Build Corporate Credit Network is proud to call Newport Beach home.
About TrueBuild
The TrueBuild Credit business funding and credit program is the largest, most successful corporate and business credit building program on the internet today, with over 40,000 happy businesses served since 2000. That's 16 years of industry success and expertise
We offer an unparalleled $50,000 guarantee in corporate credit, regardless of personal credit, with up to $250,000 in loans, lines and leases
We are the #1 informational source for business finance, business credit, and raising business capital, and we have been for over a decade
We do 90% of the work, enabling business owners to focus on what they do best, run their business
We are the leading experts in the world of business credit building and business credit funding. We've been in business longer and have helped more businesses than any other credible source, helping fund businesses to the tune of more than $2B
Our track record speaks for itself, but don't take our word for it, read from our many testimonials posted on our website
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California Laws on Granny Flats
Since 1986, California has had a granny flat law in place. Granny flat refers to a second-unit residential dwelling. Known as Government Code Section 65852.2 Second Unit Law, the statute is designed to provide affordable housing in population-dense areas, ease rental housing deficits, increase the property tax base, and allow for additional income to homeowners.
Local Community Ordinannces
Any local municipality may adopt an ordinance to build second-unit housing in a single-family house. They may set certain standards regarding such things as restricted parking, unit size and architectural preferences. Localities have the discretion to consider such things as traffic flow and water and sewer services; however, localities must maintain the intent of second-unit state law, without undue provisions and requirements.
Prohibiting Granny Flats
In certain cases, a local government may prohibit the construction of granny flats.The locality must show evidence -- in writing -- that a second-unit dwelling would impact the safety, health, and welfare of the area negatively. Reasonable alternatives must be explored to mitigate adverse effects of second-unit residences.
Occupancy Requirements
A granny flat ordinance may require that one of the dwellings on a property be owner-occupied. In 1984, California Superior Court in Fresno overruled an ordinance limiting granny-flat occupancy to individuals related to the homeowner. In 2001, an ordinance in Santa Monica, which prevented non-dependent children or relatives from occupying second-unit dwellings, was overturned.
Second-Unit Law in the Coastal Zone
The California Coastal Act, designed to ensure environmental protection of natural coastal resources, supersedes second-unit law. While second-unit dwellings may have little environmental impact on coastal areas, the need for second units must be balanced with coastal preservation. Coastal communities aren't required to hold public hearings to consider second-unit applications.
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On Self-Confidence
Saturday, May 24, 2014 style
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i love this post because i can completely relate!! i haven't posted an ootd picture since around march or so because i've just been feeling kind of bleh about my appearance. and even then when i would post pictures i would always have really awful quality because i didn't like the way that i looked. i think it's awesome that you're trying to focus on being body positive, and loving yourself! Like you said it's YOUR choice on whether you choose to love yourself or not it doesn't matter what anybody else says!ReplyDelete
hopefully i'll build up the courage in the next few days/weeks to start posting more pictures! it definitely helps to see you being able to be confident enough to post pictures too (:Replies
It's just one of those things I guess that everyone has to tell themselves...'I may not always look good in EVERY photo I take, but at least it's better than hiding behind the camera'. I look forward to seeing your adorable self :) You can do it!Delete
I hear you, grrrl! It's so terrible that so many young women feel self conscious about body image, us included, but we've been ingrained to hate our bodies all our lives if we didn't look the right way.ReplyDelete
I'm glad you're aiming for a body positive perspective. More women should try the same.
PS There are some amazing plus-sized bloggers that inspire me everyday, like Margie Plus and Nadia Aboulhosn. Definitely check them out if you aren't following them already!Replies
Thank you! it's something that definitely needs to be changed everywhere and cannot be said enough until it sinks in the mind of every person who has ever felt inferior just for being themselves.Delete
Those bloggers are super inspiring! I love them both so much because they are really unique and have that " I don't give a f***" attitude about how anyone else perceives them.
This is an awesome post. I know its tough to put ourselves out there as bloggers, luckily I've never received any bad comments but I know the courage that it takes to take ootd pictures and posting them on the internet for all to see. I hate scrolling through numerous outfit photos only to see the horribly unphotogenic ones, its not always a confidence booster. Unfortunately self doubt is something that everyone deals with and when I have those days my boyfriend says "be nicer to yourself" and I really think thats great advice because like Helllooooo…. why was I basically being mean to myself right there! Ya know theres enough negativity in the world and I don't need to add that to my own self thought. But as anything else there are good days and there are bad days.Also as p.s. I almost bought that skirt to wear to my nephews carnival themed birthday but backed out and seeing it so cute on you is making me regret it…. Whats your opinion on it cause I know mod cloth can be hit or miss!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes! You're right, because we can be so mean to ourselves and we would never say those things about someone else and its like...what the heck is wrong with me?? Part of the reason why I do outfit posts is to build my own self-esteem because I want there to be less "I don't like myself" days versus days where I do like myself.Delete
aw, a carnival themed party?! that's such a cute theme for a bday party! It's really comfortable and flowy, there's not much I would change about it because it's such a fun pattern! The fit is spot on, and it doesn't have any stretch so it won't get bigger in the waist as the day goes on... I think it's still on sale for super cheap (for modcloth lol) ? You should get it! we'll be twinsies- hahah.
This is a great post, Angela! You're very right. Some people think, "If people say nice things about me, I'll feel better about myself," or "When I have a boyfriend, then I'll feel pretty," or things like that. But you're right; that self image approval has to come from inside, knowing who you are (and, I would add, knowing who God says you are and how much he values you).ReplyDelete
Not to mention, pretty much all women deal with negative thoughts, no matter what size. I've always been very petite for my age (and by that I mean quite short), so I have struggled with feeling like my short, thinner frame isn't "womanly" enough are that I'm "just too short." Everybody wants what they don't have, huh?
This is great, and I'll be following your blog now!Replies
Thank you! You're so kind+ you're so right! It is so important for everyone to find out who they really are before they run and put a "value" on themselves. And yes, always imperative to remember God and how we are all His children and beautiful no matter what, that type of unconditional love is so amazing...We should all keep that in mind!Delete
Saw you on Sammi's Soubrette Brunette page and came over. A great and honest post!ReplyDelete
I saw your blog via Soubrette Brunette, and I absolutely love it! I especially love this post because I feel like every single girl can relate to it! It is always so much easier to see the good in others- and so hard to remember the beauty in yourself. I am constantly finding myself using 'negative body talk'. That is something that I too have been trying to change. I want my three little sisters to know that they are beautiful, and the words that I use to describe myself are the words that they will begin to use. I am going to follow your example and forget the 10 negative things I see and just focus on the positive! Perhaps one day I will see 10 positive things instantly! Thank you for this post!!ReplyDelete


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June 30, 1976 will forever be known as the day of the "Thrilla in Manila" where two of boxing's greatest, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, battled it out for boxing supremacy in a sold-out, highly awaited slugfest held inside the The Araneta Center.
With Ali's deciding win against Joe Frazier comes the birth of Ali Mall, the country's first-ever fully enclosed shopping mall. Four decades after, Araneta Center celebrates Ali Mall's birthday by honoring the life and times of the man who inspired its name.
Named after the late legendary world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, Ali Mall was inaugurated on June 30, 1976 with Ali himself in attendance. Ali fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines after his win against Joe Frazier in the "Thrilla in Manila" the year before and was the guest of honor at the event attended by VIPs, government officials, Araneta Center executives, and members of the Araneta family.
To celebrate four decades of being part of the Filipino lifestyle, Ali Mall is currently holding its special sale and promotions on the weekend of its anniversary, from June 30 to July 3.
Though the concept of a mall has since evolved, Ali Mall was the first to house a Cineplex and to introduce the concept of a food court, located at the top most level beside the cinemas. Ali Mall also pioneered the integration of entertainment to the shopping experience with Skatetown, the largest indoor skating rink in its time. Another unique feature was a five-level car park connected to each floor of the shopping area. With its offerings and design features, Ali Mall changed the shopping experience by putting a premium on customer comfort and convenience and in the process melding itself to the lifestyle of its patrons with its choices of shopping, services, dining, and entertainment.
Four decades later, the mall still operates with the same guiding principle – to be a part of its guest's lifestyle. As the mall evolved, it introduced, among others, the first digital cinemas in the country. Today, aside from offering a comfortable destination of value-for-money shopping options, Ali Mall also offers a wide array of dining choices fit for families and friends. The mall also features the convenience of the Government and Banking Center, a one-stop, full service venue that holds 10 government satellite outlets – including a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) branch that handles passport and document processing and soon, a Land Transportation Office (LTO) branch and four full-service bank branches.
The shopping concept that Ali Mall pioneered has since become a blueprint for many other malls to emulate and build upon. Like its namesake, it carries a legacy that has touched the lives of many, and will continue to do so for years to come.
As Araneta Center continues its redevelopment as a retail, office, entertainment, hospitality, and residential district, many new concepts are expected. Although Ali Mall will retain its standing as the country's first mall, its claim will not solely be just being the first, it will continue to evolve, as it has done in the past to meet the needs of the lifestyle of its community.


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Kea Cookies has recalled a specific batch of its cookies that have chocolate chips. The cookies contain undeclared milk which some people can be allergic to.
The following Kea Cookies with a Best Before date up to and including 20MAY18 are affected. The date may appear as 20/05/18.
The products are sold in supermarkets and retail outlets throughout New Zealand and online from keacookies.co.nz. They come in various weights and are sold in plastic packaging with/without an outer cardboard box, depending on the type of product.
This recall does not affect any other Kea Cookies products or any other products manufactured by Kea Cookies.
Check the date marking on the product label. Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you. Return the products to your retailer for a full refund.
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"Yes, I did get my food in 30 minutes but it had too much salt in it!"
The idea of combining technology with food is a blissful one for food lovers all around. However, the user experience this industry has to offer is limited as a major part of the population even today, especially the middle-aged segment, is clueless about technology. One of the prime challenges this sector faces is that a large part of the population despite having smartphones with fast broadband connections fails to adapt to the food tech ordering process on sites and apps, meaning some of the target audience don't know how to use the site or app to order food! As a result that TG sticks to traditional methods of ordering food or depend on other family members to help them around. A chatbot could play a crucial role here and allow customers to engage with restaurants and other food outlets using a simple chat window. It is much easier to interact with a bot in a conversational manner and order food than it is to use an app for the same purpose. Therefore, a chatbot being a piece of software that performs automated chat conversations becomes the need of the hour!
So how exactly can chatbots make a difference in this space?
Discover and Order
Once a user starts his conversation on the chatbot, the bot will ask users a set of questions to help them in the purchasing journey. The user can discover restaurants around him on the basis of the food, rating, price and review. The bot after asking for the consumer's details such as delivery address, name, time of delivery etc. will take him to the payment gateway to complete the order.
After the delivery has been made, the user will be asked for his feedback on the food, taste, quality service and etc. of his experience via chat.
Users will receive notifications on ongoing offers and discounts in the chat through the bot.
The user further can put forward his questions with the bot. The bot will search the database to find a suitable answer and reply to the user.
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If you chat, the food will come to you! Discover and order Order the tastiest delicacies in town. Feedback Collect feedback from an interactive interface Notifications Don't just notify, invoke a call to action FAQs All first level customer support queries can now be answered through chat.


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A Portable Shelter
August 10, 2015 | 180 pages
In their tiny, sea-beaten cottage on the north coast of Scotland, Liska and Ruth await the birth of their first child. They spend their time telling stories to the unborn baby, trying to pass on the lessons they've learned: tales of circuses and stargazing, selkie fishermen and domestic werewolves, child-eating witches and broken-toothed dragons. But each must keep their storytelling a secret from the other, as they've agreed to only ever tell the plain truth. Ruth tells her stories when Liska is at work, to a background of shrieking seabirds; Liska tells hers when Ruth is asleep, with the lighthouse sweeping its steady beam through the window. As their tales build and grow along with their child, Liska and Ruth realise that the truth lives in their stories, and they cannot hide from one another. A Portable Shelter is a beautifully produced collection of elegant, haunting short stories from one of Britain's most exciting new talents. Each story is accompanied by an illustration by award-winning artist Liz Myhill. Produced with the assistance of the Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship.


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Academies sector annual report and accounts
New arrangements for reporting academy spending to take immediate effect.
The Department for Education (DfE) has agreed new financial reporting arrangements for the academies sector with HM Treasury and Parliament.
DfE will prepare a new sector annual report and accounts (SARA) for the academic year from 1 September to 31 August each year. This aligns with the financial reporting period of individual academy trusts. This is different to the financial reporting period for government departments, which is from 1 April to 31 March each year.
The new reporting arrangements respond to the Comptroller and Auditor General's 'adverse' opinion on DfE's consolidated accounts for the years ending 31 March 2014 and 2015. This opinion is in part due to the complex methodology used to present results based on a 7-month difference in the reporting periods used by academy trusts and DfE.
DfE will prepare the first SARA for the reporting period from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016.
The new report will:
• provide a more holistic report of the academies sector by aligning reporting of financial results with educational performance
• separate academies spending from that of the DfE and clearly show for the first time the resources academies receive and how they use them
• make it easier for Parliament, parents and taxpayers to scrutinise and test information about academies funding and spending
At the same time, DfE expects new arrangements to speed up validation checks by up to 2 months and enable accounts production much earlier than in previous years.
To support new reporting arrangements, the Education Funding Agency (EFA) has developed a new online accounts return for 2015 to 2016. EFA will write to all academy trusts in November with information about how to submit the accounts return.
Academy trusts must submit their accounts return by 31 January 2017. EFA expects the submission date to be earlier in future years.
The accounts return is different to academies' financial statements, which must be submitted to EFA by 31 December 2016.


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If you want to get your new franchise off to a great start, you need to get each and every day off to a great start as well. That's because your morning routine sets the tone for the entire day and, ultimately, for your success. So how can you make the most of your mornings? Here are five productivity tips worth considering from our successful franchisees: Continue reading "Productivity Tips: Top 5 Things Successful Franchisees Do Before Lunch"
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What Is A Competitive Analysis? 5 Ways To Stay On Top Of The Competition
As the leader of your franchise operation, you will need to understand all aspects of your business — inventory management, customer service, franchise hiring and many others. But to truly excel in your marketplace, you will also have to understand all of the other companies operating within it. That's because staying on top of your competitors is essential to staying ahead of them.
Continue reading "What Is A Competitive Analysis? 5 Ways To Stay On Top Of The Competition"
Starting A Franchise — How Can I Find A Business Partner?
Have you ever heard of Hewlett-Packard? Baskin-Robbins? Anheuser-Busch? These businesses — and thousands of others — were co-founded by two people who worked closely together to make their companies successful. Following in their footsteps and finding the right startup partner could be the key to your success, too.
Here's a closer look at what it takes to find a business partner … the right business partner. Continue reading "Starting A Franchise — How Can I Find A Business Partner?"
Starting A Franchise? Here Are 5 Franchise Red Flags To Avoid
There are many great reasons to transition from the traditional workforce to franchise ownership. However, if you are considering making the change in search of greener pastures, you need to make sure that you avoid common franchise red flags. That's because, while investing in a strong franchise can generate a great return, selecting the wrong franchise can generate a lot of frustration, headaches and regret.
In a recent video, as Vice President Of Bin There Dump That and Franchise Coach, I explored five of these red flags that new franchise operators should avoid. So before you sign that franchise agreement. Continue reading "Starting A Franchise? Here Are 5 Franchise Red Flags To Avoid"
Franchise Territory: Could Bin There Dump That Thrive In Your Area?
When considering investing in a franchise for the first time, you want to buy into a business that's right for you. But it's also important to understand the factors that can make your area a viable franchise territory. That's because the old rule "location, location, location" doesn't just apply when buying into a real estate market; it holds true when buying into a franchise as well.
Bin There Dump That has franchise operators throughout the United States and Canada, in big cities such as Dallas, Texas and Toronto, Ontario, and in little locales like Moore, Oklahoma and Regina, Saskatchewan. Even though these areas are very different, they share some common traits that make it possible for a Bin There Dump That franchise to thrive. If your location shares them as well, you could thrive too.
Here are five traits to look for that may make your geographic area more conducive to franchise success. Continue reading "Franchise Territory: Could Bin There Dump That Thrive In Your Area?"


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Pytonic is an open source full integrated IDE that makes easy to build business applications with IronPython.
Creating a first simple application
Posted by: Pytonic on 17 Sep 2011
1/ Launching the Pytonic application
Go into PyTonic folder and double click on "PyTonic.exe" file.
2/ Create a new project
Click on "Create a new project" (you can also use the "Project" menu, then select "New project").
Make sure that ".NET IronPython Project" is selected, then enter "SimpleTutorial" as project name and choose the location of the project on your hard drive.
If the folder doesn't exists yet, it will be created if the option "Create directory for project" is checked.
You should have something similar to the following screenshot.
The default project template has been loaded.
3/ Database configuration
A database must be configured to be able to use PyTonic. Currently Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and SQLite database engine are supported.
First create the database on your SQL Server.
Then, double click on "config/database.xml" file to edit it.
Enter the correct parameters to connect to the database you just created.
"DatabaseEngine" can be "mssql" or "mysql" or "sqlite".
Save the file.
Note :
When using "sqlite", "DatabaseServer" can be left empty or filled with an absolute path. If you left it empty, the database will be stored in the project folder, using the name defined in "DatabaseName".
4/ Defining the database model
Before starting to develop, we need to define a first table in our database.
Rename the file "database/tables/table_company.xml" to "table_people.xml", then open it.
Change the table name from "company" to "people" and remove every lines starting with "<addfield".
Now we will add some fields to the "people table".
A quick way to add a new field is to use the code snippets :
Hit "CTRL-B" then select the "addField_varchar" snippet.
Add 5 fields, like on the next screenshot :
Save the "table_people.xml" file.
5/ Generating the database model
Each time you make changes to your database, you need to regenerate the database model.
Click on the refresh button.
You may get the following error when clicking on the refresh button.
If it happens, first check if your database parameters are correct, then close and restart PyTonic and click again on the "refresh" button.
Once the model has been generated, you will see 2 new files in the "database" folder :
- "model.cs" which contains the C# code that will create the database objects
- "model.dll" a compiled version of the "model.cs" file, for faster loading
6/ Creating a new module "people"
We will create a new module to manage the "people" table.
Right click on "module" folder and select the option "add -> new folder".
Set the new folder name to "people".
By convention the module should have the same than the main table that will be used in that module.
When using the templates to create the forms and the Python code, this folder name will be used to define what table to use.
7/ Creating files to manage the list of "peoples"
First we will use a template to create a Python file to manage the list of records in the "people" table.
Right click on the "people" folder and select "Add -> DevExpress -> New Python-List..."
Set the name to "list_people.py".
By convention, the name is set to "list_" + table name + ".py".
Now we will use another template for the form that will display the table grid for the table "people".
Right click on the "people" folder and select "Add -> DevExpress -> New Form-List..."
Set the name to "list_people.xml".
Like for the Python file, by convention, the name is set to "list_" + table name + ".xml".
8/ Modifying the design of the "people list" form
We need to modify the default form provided in the template to use the correct table fields.
Right click on the "list_people.xml" file and select "Design form".
The form designer is opened, showing the default design provided by the template we used.
Click on "Run designer" button to define the columns we want to display in the data grid.
Click on "Columns" button in the left panel.
Remove the columns "column_code" and "column_name" by selecting them in the list and clicking on "Remove" button.
Add a new column by clicking on "Add" button.
Give the name "column_firstName" to the column.
Set the Caption property to "people.firstName" and the FieldName property to "people_firstName".
By convention the caption will be "module name.field name".
Now create another column to display the "last name".
Change the caption of the form by modifying the "Text" property (be sure that the form is selection).
Be careful, don't use the "delete" key. In the current version, "delete" key is *always* removing the selected component. Use the "backspace" key instead when you want to delete some text in a field.
Set the value to "people.list" (the convention is "module_name.identifier", this will be used in the localization module and explained in next tutorials).
Save the modified design (CTRL-S) and close the designer.
Now, let's run this form.
Open the "list_people.py" file in the IDE (double click on it) and launch it by pressing the "F5" key.
You will receive this error message (the default template tries to use a table field that doesn't exists) :
Once you click on "OK", the form will still be displayed :
9/ Modifying the Python code
We need to modify the Python code, first close the displayed form (shortcut : CTRL-W).
Locate the "load_records" function (this function is in charge of loading data from the database to display them in the grid) and change "people_name" to "people_lastName, people_firstName".
Save the file (CTRL-S) and relaunch it (F5 key).
Now the form is displayed again without error, but we still have no data, we need to allow data entry.
10/ Managing data entry
Right click on "people" folder and select "Add -> DevExpress -> New Form-add...".
Set the name of the new file to "add_people.xml".
Right click on this newly created "add_people.xml" file and select "Design form" option.
The designer is opened and the default template for the data entry form is displayed.
Change the labels to match with the fields that are in our "people" table.
Delete the two "TextBox" controls (select them and press the delete key).
Your form will look like that :
Now add a new TextBox component on the form (using drag and drop) and name it "people_firstName" (by convention with name it like the database field).
Add another TextBox named "people_lastName", your form should look like that :
Save the file and close the designer.
We now need to add the Python code to manage the data entry, right click on "people" folder and select "Add -> DevExpress -> New Python-Add...".
The new Python file should be named "add_people.py".
Open the "add_people.py" file and locate the "loadRecord" function.
Some code needs to be modified to use the fields of our table :
Change "_code" to "_firstName" and "_name" to "_lastName" :
Location the "addRecord" function :
Change "_code" to "_firstName" and "_name" to "_lastName" :
Save the file.
11/ Testing the application
Select / open the file "list_people.py" in the editor.
Launch it by pressing the F5 key.
You should now be able to add / edit / delete the records.


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Well, it has been nearly a year since I was first diagnosed with UC. I wanted to give everyone an update on how things have been going to hopefully encourage everyone who is currently suffering through this confusing, painful and sometimes even embarrassing disease (Pooping on the side of a road? YEP! Totally did that.).
If you don't know my diagnosis story (and want to know it), read my post from last year found at this link: https://www.ihaveuc.com/happy-valentines-day-you-have-ulcerative-colitis/
Since my post, I have been through MORE ups and downs. The medications I was on at the time were not working and everytime I began tapering the Prednisone, the blood got worse and worse. I kept calling my doctor who seemed to be unconcerned about the fact that I might actually be bleeding to death… She rarely called me back and kept telling me my only other option was Remicade. Many of you know that this medication has some potentially dangerous side-effects.
Seeing how I had only tried TWO other medications (Balsalazide and Imuran), I thought it was ridiculous to say that Remicade was my only other option. So did my boyfriend's parents. They immediately searched the internet and found a GI group who were only 2 miles down the road from where I worked. I didn't like having to go see yet another doctor, but I did it anyway.
The new doctor told me that I definitely had UC and that Remicade was DEFINITELY NOT my only other option. He immediately prescribed Mesalamine Enemas and told me that he wanted to do some stool samples… I'm thinking, "Does this madness EVER end???" He also wanted to bump up the Prednisone dose one more time and do a quicker taper.
That week after the results came back from the samples, he prescribed an antibiotic to kill the C. Diff that developed in my colon (he said THIS was why I was still bleeding). By the end of the week, there was definite improvement. My poop wasn't solid like I wanted, but there was no blood either! Eureka!
Things were starting to turn around. My only problem now was the Prednisone withdrawals… cue more frustration. I started breaking out in acne all over, my cheeks swoll up like a hamster, and my joints were painful and swollen as well (there goes my karate class). Not only was there a lot of physical stress, but I was also at times an emotional monster… this is where my poor boyfriend suffered. I was cranky and irritable with him. It didn't help that he was three hours away either. At times, he did get fed up with it… but he stuck with me, knowing that this wasn't going to last forever.
I am so thankful for him and my friends. There were nights that we thought I might have to go to the emergency room, due to Imuran side-effects and blood loss. Dave drove THREE hours during the night TWICE to make sure I was going to be ok. In June, I quit my job and moved to the same city as Dave and began working at the same company. My digestive system slowly started acting normal!
In August, we drove to Tennessee for my birthday (his parents have a cabin there). While we were there, my colon rebelled. Diarrhea and bleeding started all over again. Dave was beside himself with frustration. I was too. Why did my colon have to go ballistic on me again? As it turns out, Dave was more frustrated with the fact that I was in bed for most of the trip, thereby delaying some big plans that I had no clue about.
After being in bed for two days, afraid to move, I sucked it up and told Dave that I was NOT going to allow this disease to control me. That afternoon after a cleverly planned out treasure hunt, he proposed. I, of course, said yes.
I had a checkup with my GI. My blood levels had returned to normal (I am no longer anemic and my inflammation levels are normal!). We married in October. I haven't had much problems with my colon since then. My poop is solid more often than not and I RARELY see blood. There are times where things go out of whack… but that's due to the fact that I am STILL learning what I can and can't eat.
Why did I post such a painfully long update? Because I want to inspire everyone out there who is still suffering!
Things can and WILL get better.
I didn't think so at the time, but I am living proof that this disease can be overcome. If I could give anyone any advice, I'd tell them to keep a positive attitude, get a second opinion and have faith that you WILL get through this.
My next goal in life, is to pick back up on my karate training… hopefully by next year, I'll become a black belt!


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Snakes and Ladders is a board game usually played by children. The Hasbro version, called Chutes and Ladders, shows children making various decisions, then the consequences of that action. Good actions allow the player to climb a ladder and get closer to the finish, while bad decisions make the player slide down a chute, which takes him farther from the finish.
Snakes and Ladders is played by two to four players, each with her own token to move around the board.
Players roll a die or spin a spinner, then move the designated number of spaces, between one and six. Once they land on a space, they have to perform any action designated by the space.
If the space a player lands on is at the bottom of a ladder, he should climb the ladder, which brings him to a space higher on the board.
If the space a player lands on is at the top of a snake/chute, she must slide down to the bottom of it, landing on a space closer to the beginning.
The winner is the player who gets to the last space on the board first, whether by landing on it from a roll, or by reaching it with a ladder.
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When you're a kid, all you need is a handful of backpacks and crumpled up coats to turn an empty playground into a soccer field. However, to promote its new soccer shoes designed for street use, Nike worked with ad agency DoubleYou in Madrid, Spain, to come up with a better way to create an instant soccer field by harnessing the awesome power of lasers.
Using an app, aspiring soccer stars lacking access to a proper venue could request a visit from a mobile unit that patrolled Madrid for a short while. When it arrived at a location a crane would be used to hoist a laser projector high into the air, creating a virtual soccer field wherever there was enough room for one. A pair of small nets completed the temporary venue, allowing kids to enjoy a game even without a single blade of grass.