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Antiques tell us a lot about their time period, culture, and creators. Check out these antique period pieces that span the globe influenced by everyone from kings and commoners alike.
Art Deco furniture often features a combination of materials and intricate inlays, but it also has a streamlined appearance that makes the quality of the piece itself show forth.
Original works by the Czech Art Nouveau illustrator Alphonse Mucha are mostly museum pieces, but reprints in Europe and the United States, where the Art Nouveau style was popular from 1890 to 1910, aren't hard to find.
Husband-and-wife team Charles and Ray Eames are especially well-known for their chairs. First designed by Charles Eames in 1946, the molded plywood Eames chairs are still produced by Herman Miller, and were dubbed the "Best Design of the Century" in 1999 by Time magazine.
Reclining on an overstuffed, fringed and velvety divan in your drawing room is very 1800s Victorian, though it's not entirely representative of the style. Many of the machine-made copies of Victorian furniture exaggerated the lushness and details, making them overly ornate. Both hand-crafted fine antique pieces and factory produced pieces fill antique shops in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Early American furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries can range from primitive, chunky wooden beds to almost austere spindly benches, but most pieces have great joinery and craftsmanship in common.
Victor Horta was a Belgian architect who designed curves into his structures in a seamless, organic way. His decorative details represent some of the best of the Art Nouveau period (1890 through about 1910), and the style works at the largest and smallest scales. Many door fixtures and wrought iron designs in Europe and the United States show Horta's influence.
Around the turn-of-the-century in the United States, Mission Style furniture designs developed on the East and West Coasts. A leading designer and manufacturer of the type, Gustav Stickley flourished with solid, Craftsman-style wood furniture.
Although well-known for his lamps and vases, American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany is also known for his stained glass windows. Tiffany created thousands of designs, many of landscapes and flowers. His windows adorn public buildings and residences around the world, like this window at a historic building in Vienna.
Chippendale-style furniture is best known for its fine craftsmanship and carved legs -- think a lion's paw or the ball and claw. Original pieces by furniture maker Thomas Chippendale are extremely rare and can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"Art into Industry" was a common slogan of the Bauhaus school and movement in early 20th-century Germany. From buildings to fabrics, designs were modern, sleek and useable. Even tableware designs from the school share these traits and led to many reproductions.
Throughout history, Asian vases have excelled in craftsmanship and decoration. Designs from China, Japan and Korea have been innovative in technique and widely reproduced worldwide.
French kings of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries influenced design through their styles and establishment of schools for artists and architects. Many interiors use the royal design style of Louis XVI to convey wealth or class.
Le Corbusier, also known as "Corbu," was born in Switzerland, but his work became representative of the 20th-century movement known as the International Style. His Grand Comfort club chair was an almost necessary addition for creating a modern interior. Learn more in this article: How Antiques Work.


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Tips to prevent escape of water
- Escape of water is one of the most common causes of property damage in the UK, accounting for a fifth of home insurance claims
- Over the last three years, the average cost of these claims has risen by nearly a third
- We discuss how registered providers of social housing can help their tenants to reduce the risk of water leaks
Escape of water is one of the most serious property risks your tenants are likely to face – with even minor escapes having the potential to cause significant damage.
In the first nine months of 2017, insurers paid out nearly £500m to customers affected by escape of water incidents. Over the last three years, the average cost of a domestic escape of water claim has risen by 31% to £2,638.
The fact that water can travel long distances – often undetected – means it doesn't take a large escape to cause major damage to a home and its contents.
The five most common causes of water leaks
- Frozen pipes: Pipes can freeze and burst, causing water to release from the break.
- Household appliances: Incorrectly plumbed-in appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers, can lead to significant escape of water.
- Sinks, baths and drains: Bath and shower trays could leak if the silicone sealant around them starts to peel away, or mould could start growing which could lead to decay and cause a leak. Drains can also become blocked and burst.
- Radiator and boiler leaks: Boiler and radiator valves and joints should be checked. Valves and joints can leak if rusty, worn out or not closed properly.
- Gutters: Backed up gutters can cause roof leaks.
We have produced a guide called 'How to keep your home safe and dry', which contains useful information for registered providers of social housing and tenants, about identifying different types of leaks and reducing the risk of water damage.
Top tips for noticing a water leak
A water leak may not always be easily noticeable, and it's worth encouraging tenants to look out for the following signs:
- A dramatic increase in water usage: Encourage tenants to monitor their water bill closely – especially if they are on a meter. If water usage increases dramatically in any month this may need investigating as it could be a sign of a leak
- Small damp patches: Encourage tenants to alert you if they spot damp patches, as these could indicate a leak. Providing them with emergency call out numbers in the event of a leak could help to minimise water damage
It is also important your tenants know where their stopcock is, and can turn it off easily in the event of a leak. The stopcock is usually found beneath the sink in the kitchen or in a hallway cupboard.
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On the rise with Argentinos Juniors, Miljevic discusses international options
The internal conflict that many young dual nationals feel when weighing which country to play for can often be difficult but Argentinos Juniors youth product Matko Miljevic is taking his time with a choice after playing for both Argentina and the Untied States. Brian Sciaretta spoke with the rising prospect.
BY Brian Sciaretta PostedIN THE MODERN global game, dual national players are common in most national team setups from the youth levels to through the first team. Due to a variety of reasons, many players have grown up living between different countries or have family backgrounds that provide access to multiple passports.
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The United States national team and youth teams, of course, have had many players with multinational backgrounds and who have also grown up predominantly outside the United States.
Their stories are all unique. Many were born and raised abroad but had their U.S. citizenship derive from a father in the U.S. military. Some like Aron Johannsson were born in the United States while their parents studied stateside. Cameron Carter-Vickers was born in England but his father lived in Europe while playing professional basketball.
Matko Miljevic, 17, is in a similar situation. He was born in the United States while his family moved to Miami from Argentina due to the economic crisis in their home country around the turn of the millennium. Eventually the family returned to Argentina when Miljevic was still a young child.
Back in Argentina, Miljevic blossomed into a standout soccer player where he plays as a versatile midfielder either based centrally or out on the wing – sometimes playing in an advanced playmaking role.
When was nine, he joined Argentinos Juniors – a once storied club in Argentina that one the Copa Libertadores in 1985 and the Primera Clausura in 2010 but has also struggled at times – suffering relegation in 2014. Currently the first team is back in the Primera but is off to a slow start with just two points from its first three games of the new season.
But Miljevic has progressed steadily through the club's youth levels and at the start of his eighth season with Argentinos Juniors, he has begun training with the club's first team this year while playing for its reserve team.
"The truth is that training with the first time is something very wonderful because apart from training with very experienced people in football, like [Leonardo] Pisculichi, [Gaston] Machin and [Raul] Bobadilla, you learn a lot from them and that is something really great," Miljevic told ASN. "It's another dream fulfilled and hopefully this season can be the year of my dreams, but I am going step by step, each time that I get to train with the first team I'm going to take full advantage of it to learn."
Like most young players in Argentina, Miljevic dreams to eventually impress in the domestic league in order to make a jump to the top European leagues. His grandfather was born in Banja Luka (then in Croatia) and Miljevic is in the process of applying for a Croatian passport to facilitate a potential move in the future.
"The truth is that that is the dream of all players who play in Argentina, to one day play in football's elite," Miljevic said. "I dream about playing in Europe and wearing the Barcelona shirt."
But for top youth players like Miljevic who have a multinational background, the topic of international soccer often is one of choice. As is only natural, Miljevic is conflicted due to his affinity for Argentina where he was raised, and for the United States where he born and where his parents sought refuge from difficult times. He has not returned to visit the United States but lists it as a goal ("I can't visit my beautiful country because of the issue of not having much free time, but the truth is that I would like too.")
Last year, Miljevic played for the United States U-16 team at the International Tournament of Montaigu and assisted in a 3-0 win over Mexico. According to players at that tournament which ASN spoke with, Miljevic played well.
But this year, Miljevic is playing for Argentina and is currently in Uruguay in preparation for a match with Argentina's U-20 team. He admits that it has been a goal of his to play with either national team.
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"Everything is going well right now," Miljevic said. "We're in Uruguay training with the national team to play against the home side (Uruguay). The truth is that when I found out [I was called up by Argentina] it was something really wonderful for me and my family. It was something I dreamed about as a little boy. Equally, the U.S. call-up was something I always dreamed about."
Despite currently playing for Argentina, Miljevic points out that he is still very open to playing for the United States again. Born in 2001, there is a lot of youth soccer ahead of him as he is age eligible to play at the 2021 U-20 World Cup or even the 2024 U-23 Olympic team.
The reasons for conflicting emotions are obvious and Miljevic would not be the first American to feel compelled to play for different youth national teams before deciding. Current national team players Lynden Gooch, Julian Green, and John Brooks are the most obvious examples. Of course there are even more examples of dual nationals, like Shawn and Devante Parker, who were courted by two countries and and ended up out of favor with both.
But if the United States is where Miljevic ultimately plays, a large part will be due to the strong impression his first experience was for him last year with the U-16 team. He is also intrigued by the next generation of American players and frequently makes efforts to tune into Borussia Dortmund games on television to watch Christian Pulisic.
"The experience with the United States national team was very good," Miljevic recalled. "The truth is that I felt very comfortable by the treatment and with the boys. It was not too difficult to fit into the team since all the players from there have the same quality of play as mine."
"As I tell everyone, I like the two national teams because I was born there and I grew up here but I always say that the same thing that the first one that calls me up [to the senior team], that's the one I'm going to."


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For those of us who have Matthew McConaughey on our celebrity crush short list, Kate Hudson kind of just squashed the dream. While chatting with pal Gwyneth Paltrow on the October 13th episode of the The Goop Podcast, Hudson admitted that her handful of kisses with McConaughey in 2008's Fool's Gold were some of the worst on-screen kisses she's ever had.
Paltrow initially wanted to know who provided Hudson with the best on-screen kiss, however, Hudson said, "I feel like I kind of haven't had the best kissers. I feel like I should have had better ones."
She then specifically threw Matthew McConaughey under the bus.
"The thing is, every time I kiss McConaughey, it's like there's just something happening and there's like snot or wind," Hudson told Paltrow before laughing. "Like when we were kissing in the end of Fool's Gold, we're like in the ocean, we like had the plane crash. He just had snot all over his face."
Paltrow asked if McConaughey, who also starred alongside Hudson in 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, has "brother energy." "Like with Robert [Downey Jr.], like when I kissed him and I was like, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Paltrow joked. "This is literally like kissing my brother."
Hudson said no, although "it can be a little sibling-y at times."
Before signing off, Hudson rounded back to the starter question and credited her Almost Famous costar Billy Crudup for having the most skill when it came to kissing. "Billy was good. That was good," Hudson said, adding "but you didn't see it, cause they cut it out."
Poor, Matthew and his snot-covered face. He's still on our short list, though we'll be sure to keep tissues on our person at all times...just in case.


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Greetings to you all from the shores if the Atlantic Ocean. It took me a while (7,000 miles to be precise) but, using a route no TomTom worth it's salt would advise, I've finally made it across the country. My reward? Another week full of new characters, a whack of beautiful riding through New England and even a bit of time to reflect on what making it to the coast really 'means'.
New England is, as the name suggests, an area rather like England in parts. The hills in Vermont and New Hampshire are steeper and shorter than their mountain cousins in the West and are akin to the rolling landscapes of the UK's Surrey, Kent and Sussex. The towns here are among some of the first established in the US, and as a result are small, sometimes cobbled and always quaint.
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MAINE – NEW ENGLAND's FINEST
Until now, Maine was a mythical place. It's a land where movies are set (Caspar – The friendly Ghost, Shawshank Redemption, The Parent Trap), where Bill Bryson's 'A walk in the woods' concludes, and where (according to those in the West) "inbreds and people with funny accents live." A little like Alaska, you know Maine exists, but really, come on, when are you actually going to go? Well. I can't tell you how delighted I was to discover that it really is just as I'd hoped (minus the inbreds, or visible evidence of them at least). Teeny towns, brilliant sunshine, rocky shores, lighthouses, a fresh ocean breeze, lobster pots strewn accross front lawns and the catch of the day being served up on every corner. For the first time since Yellowstone, in Maine I desperately longed to stay and explore, just a little more. Alas. Sense prevailed and I headed South…
Maine at dusk
Rockin rocky shores
One of the best things about this trip is meeting individuals I would never come across in 'normal' life (I use the term normal in it's loosest sense). There must be something in the water in New Hampshire, because it was here that I encountered two incredibly unique ladies.
93 year old Betty 'Hutch' Hutchinson is currently in training for a 5km race in January. In 2011 she entered the Manchester 5km and took 17 minutes off of the 90-99 age group record. Surrounded by a selection of her 19 grandchildren, and two of her sons – she didn't just power through the finish line, but instead kept going for another ½ mile to the presentation area. She would pass men in their 50's and the Grandchildren would turn and taunt them "Dude. You just got beaten by my 91 year old Grandma." If you have five minutes to spare, in fact, even if you don't – this video of her race will make you smile endlessly.
Betty and I
Lucy, the mother of my host for the night in a town called Newmarket, was the second off-the-chart cool Grandma I met this week. Upon arrival, she swung open the door and proclaimed in a thick New Jersey accent "Oh sweetie, you're here! I was beginning to get very bored." She threw her arms open for a hug, ushered me inside, put the kettle on and began regaling tales of time spent living in Germany and England.
Lucy, as it turned out, is somewhat of a local celebrity. Over dinner she outlined the incident that brought about her fame. Following an advertisement in the local paper, she and 84 year old best friend Bill had attended a lecture on "Orchestrating Orgasms" at the University downtown (as you do). The curious night out culminated in Bill being given the opportunity to select a prize from a range of 'toys' on stage (for asking a question related to subject under discussion, naturally). The two of them then 'got tired', and left the auditorium early – much to the delight of the 500 university students in attendance, who promptly erupted in applause. It was a tale that needs far more space and a watershed license to detail in all it's glory, but one that had me laughing so hard I snotted and dribbled on the table all at once.
Watching Lucy talk animatedly about a lifetime of mischief and adventure, I hoped that this'd be me one day.
Over the past week, as I've made my way closer to this, the most North easterly point of the trip, I'll confess that the overwhelming feeling has been one of relief. Since Alaska, when I've described the route and timings to people along the way, I've often had a less than positive response. Granted, some comments are intended as genuine concern, as opposed to discouragement, but I shan't lie that every little "You're crazy / that's a bad idea / why are you doing that? " Is like a teeny little paper cut – and we all know how much those buggers sting. There are days where I've got so tired of such a reaction that I've plain lied about how far I'm going. Isnt that terrible?
The relief of making it to Maine
The (Rich Tea) biscuit was taken by one particular guy I met on the roadside in the West. He'd been been cycle touring for a number of years and insisted that my route, at this time of year could not be done. And I mean really insisted. Repetitively. After me offering up novel ideas like "How about I just… try?" and "I'm sure it can be done" we parted ways. His comments made me so angry that I rode on rage for most of the day. And it made wonder – what is it that possessed him, entirely uninvited, to take a dump on my dream?
Until now there have been many names for Dream Dumpers – Negative Nellies, Dementors, Drains, Nay Sayers, Pessimists, Haters… Sadly, the world is all to full of them. You probably know a few yourself. It always pays to be well prepared for future encounters. So here's what to do, should you be attacked by a Dream Dumper in broad daylight:
1. Don't panic. Remain composed and look the Dream Dumper square in the eyes. Do not back away. Dumpers have a heightened sense of smell and can detect fear.
2. Smile. It's well known that smiling confuses Dream Dumpers. "Why are you so happy?! I just dumped on your dream". Flash those pearly whites and watch the DD turn into a bumbling buffoon.
3. Calm them. If the DD persists, step forwards, slowly. Raise one finger and press it to their lips, whilst saying "Shhhh shhh shhhh" (as if calming a newborn) and shake your head softly.
To quote the 21st century philosopher, Tinie Tempah: "Opinions aren't facts, take them in and let them go." I like to take that (literal) dump. Put in an (imaginary) box. And put it on a (metaphorical) shelf way way out of reach. That's Dream Dumper destruction at it's finest.
Dream Dump destruction – The Maine coastline
And on that note, I best continue on with my own rolling disaster waiting to happen. It's finally time for this bird and her bike to migrate south for the winter. I'm currently hanging out in Boston, waiting for my little brother to jet in and join me for the week – from here to New York City. I'm excited and little nervous about having to be more responsible than usual (read: responsible at all). My big sis hat is on, and I'll be doing my best to keep us (mostly) out of mischief.
This week's pictures are up on Flickr here
Catch you all next time 🙂


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How to Decorate Around Pink Tiles in a Kitchen
Everyone has her own opinion as to what constitutes an ugly tile; however, the aesthetics of a tile have more to do with the finishes it's combined with than its actual color, and this is especially true with pink tile in a kitchen. When coupled with medium-brown wood cabinets and a hodge-podge of kitchen appliances, pink tile can look dated and unappealing. Yet, with a few coats of paint and keeping design in mind when arranging your counter space, pink tile can be transformed into an appealing decorative element.
Spruce Up the Tile
Pink tile is often old, which means it's likely surrounded by dirty grout. Cleaning up before you start redecorating your kitchen can have just as dramatic of an impact on the space as redoing all of the other finishes. If the grout is old and spongy, take the time to regrout the tile, using a grout grinder to speed up the process. Remove stains with a toothbrush and diluted bleach. Whether you clean or regrout the tile, both projects are relatively inexpensive and can eliminate that old or dated look that pink tile often has.
Choose Classic Colors
Pink is a bold color choice in any room by today's design standards and, in most spaces, balancing pink tile with a neutral color is the easiest way to work around the tile itself. There are three classic combinations: black, gray and white. A black and pink kitchen, where the cabinets or appliances are all black, has an edgy look; mix in a bit of white or gray to eliminate some darkness. Gray is ultra modern, without being over the top, and works well in smaller spaces where a harsh black wouldn't do as well. White is a classic choice with pink. A solid, crisp white distributed throughout the space will look clean and feminine; whitewashed pieces, especially for the kitchen table and any seating, can give the space a rustic feel.
The neutral color you choose for the space does not have to be the only shade; other pops of color, or a mix of neutrals, can also work. Incorporate these colors into the window treatments, floor mats, dish rags and even artwork to tie the space together.
Paint the Cabinets
Unless you have cabinets with a really unusual wood finish, basic wood often looks dated when coupled with pink tiles. In a kitchen, painting your cabinets white, gray or black is a simple and cheap way to counteract the pink and give the space a more modern feel. Solid stains that only allow a bit of the wood grain to peek through can also be a good choice. Cool-based stains tend to pair best with pink, although a rich cherry color, when balanced with a gray or black neutral shade in other areas of the kitchen, can look nice as well. When choosing cabinet colors, collect samples and hold them up to the pink tile to see exactly how they look, both in natural and artificial light.
Lighting and Window Treatments
There are two directions to take when working around pink tile in a kitchen: you can choose to balance it with more modern or masculine touches, or you can choose to go for a very feminine space. Other than cabinet and wall color choices, light fixtures can have a big impact on the kitchen. If you want to balance the pink, industrial-inspired pendants or overhead fixtures can create enough contrast to make the kitchen more gender-neutral. Elaborate chandeliers and light fixtures will do the opposite, and work well if you're going for a dramatic look or leaning more toward a French-inspired design. Classic, crisp blinds, shutters or even Roman shades in heavy linen are good for balancing the pink. Lace, sheers or embroidered window treatments create a more romantic effect.
Kitchen countertops are often a catch-all for the entire house, and depending on how much pantry space you have, you may not have much of a choice as to what's kept on the counters. When working with pink kitchen tiles, especially if the counter or backsplash is tiled in pink, you'll need to put some thought into what's left out. The choice in color or finish of your coffee pot, mixer or toaster, all of which often are stored on the counter, will alter how the pink tile, and thus the rest of your kitchen, looks. Stainless steel will look more modern, black more dramatic and white a bit softer. Paying attention to these small touches can tie together the entire space, ultimately leaving you with a room design that looks intentional, in spite of the pink tile that may not have been your ideal choice.
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Arslan - Have you looked at mapping a network drive (or is that what you mean by automatic log transfer)? What do you mean that it is not fast, and why should an FTP be faster? For example, is it a matter of the time taken to transfer each log, or the amount of network bandwidth used?
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I have a standby server at diffrent city and Automotic log transfer which is performed via listener is not fast fast becuase of our network structer and so I have decided to ship logs via an autotamed shell ftp script but may be is there an intellegent tool for this kind of tasks. Is there any body have info about any toools
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WAYNE, Pa. - June 28, 2017 - PRLog -- Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company™, today announced that it has been recognized for the second consecutive year in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). As noted in the report, Evolve IP was named in the "Visionaries"
In the June 2017 study Gartner included 23 firms and the report states, "If one merely looks at the number of 'cloud partners' of commonly used replication products used by DRaaS providers as a proxy … the number of providers is well north of 500." Additionally, Disaster Recovery as a Service is now considered a mainstream cloud solution and Gartner estimates it to be a $2.02 billion business currently, and it is expected to reach $3.73 billion by 2021.
Evolve IP's exclusive cloud adoption survey of 1,500+ IT professionals and executives concurs. Of those surveyed, in the next three years, one in five (21%) plan to implement a DRaaS service with RTO / RPO and 48% will evaluate new or additional data backup services. The survey comes after the company's landmark 2016 disaster recovery survey revealed only 44% of IT respondents felt they were "very prepared" to recover their assets in the event of a disaster and one-third (33%) had suffered from an incident that required disaster recovery.
"We are very pleased to be included in Gartner's DRaaS Magic Quadrant for the second consecutive year and our addition to the Visionaries quadrant," said Scott Kinka, Chief Technology and Product Officer and Founding Partner of Evolve IP. "As Gartner noted in the report, the DRaaS market has become mainstream. However, we have seen that vendors are taking wildly different paths to customer recovery. Evolve IP's strategic approach to disaster recovery is based on the belief that every business has unique needs. As a result we have developed a complete suite of services for IT resilience; from fully managed disaster recovery to custom-built, self-managed solutions, to essential cloud backups, that fit the recovery timeframes, budget and compliance needs for any enterprise."
One of the nation's fastest growing cloud companies, Evolve IP provides cloud services in virtually every industry including: healthcare, legal, insurance, banking, technology, travel, veterinary medicine, and retail and to some of the world's most recognizable brands. The company's Evolve IP OneCloudTM solution allows organizations to migrate multiple cloud computing and cloud communications services onto a single, unified platform including: disaster recovery, virtual servers, virtual desktops, IP phone systems / unified communications, contact centers and more.
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Land for Graigue relief road
Councillors have welcomed the signing of contracts to buy land for the Carlow Northern Relief Road extension, known as the Link Road.
Cathaoirleach Cllr John Joe Fennelly thanked Laois County Council's Kieran Kehoe and staff.
"I know you were working very hard on the tedious work in getting the Carlow NRR ready to go. You got through every problem, and it is very positive for Graiguecullen and all that side of Laois," he said at the February council meeting.
County Hall will design the road inhouse.
"It will be managed by our senior engineers Orla Barrett and James Neville," said Mr Kehoe, Director of Services for Infrastructure.
Site investigations are due to be underway.
The 800 metre Link Road will join the roundabout on the R430 Castlecomer Road to a new roundabout on the Numbers Road, in the future forming part of the Carlow Ring Road, helping to take heavy traffic out of Graiguecullen.


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So, every week, one or two people always ask me: "Hey Lou...why is the news always late on Friday?" Well, as a writer who works from home, I make my own hours. While you are out toiling at your 8-5, I am peacefully sleeping until, oh, about 10 AM. Then, I have to take my dog Hoogie out for his morning constitutional. We get back to the house about 10:45 and, I gotta say, I am famished! So, I'll have a bowl of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes (they're grrrrrrreat!) as I check my email and various social networking sites. Then, a little after 11, I start in on the BGH news! Because I actually take time to craft something worth reading, it takes me about another hour, give or take a bowel movement. Then, it is sent to the BGH boys to post and, blessed be, it is all in God's hands.
Platinum Dunes, in their Bloody Disgusting-sponsored blog (HMMMMMM...), has announced that Friday the 13th Part 2 will be released on August 13, 2010. So how does that work? How does a film website, which published reviews on a regular basis, sponsor a blog for a studio? Isn't that akin to "payola"? When asked, Mr. Disgusting had this to say: "Brah, we here at Bloody Disgusting pride ourselves on honest, no bullshit reviews and we will always stand by that. So, with that being said, the NEW NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET IS TEH GREATEST HORROR MOVIE OF ALL TIME BUY FOUR TICKETS FOR YOURSELF AND THE TSHIRT AT HOT TOPIC!!!"
One of the few things I have ever agreed with Eric about, besides Asian chicks, is that the original Crazies is a pretty entertaining, chilling movie. I am looking forward to the remake but am far too lazy to upload this Apple trailer and watch it. Eh...the poster looks good though.
According to Variety, Sam Raimi is launching a family friendly sub-Ghost House imprint called Spooky Films. Their first movie will be The Substitute, directed by Scott Derrickson who looks like a reject from Tool Academy. Seriously, Google this douche's picture. This news follows on the heels of Disney's news that they are teaming with Guillermo del Toro to form a production company called, ahem...Double Dare You. Really, guys? Really?
An 11-year-old Wyoming boy led police on a 100 mile per hour chase at 3:20 in the morning, and then tried to flee on foot. The kid's name? BADASS COBRA CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE CUNT-PUNCHER JONES.
A new study claimed that half of the babies born in the "rich world" will live to be 100. The half that died? They were the ones whose reactionary, Obama cock-craving moms gave the H1N1 vaccine, which causes Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), a paralyzing disorder that was one of the side effects of the swine flu vaccine that killed numerous people in the US in 1976. But, really, you get what you pay for, America.
In honor of the birthday of Mahatma Ghandi, today we celebrate "Ghandi Jayanti", or the International Day of Non-Violence. When Badass Cobra Crank 2: High Voltage Cunt-Puncher Jones was asked how he was going to celebrate, he took a sip of Hurricane Malt Liquor and then beat a cop to death with the bottle.


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Military Science Careers
Serving in a military science career requires a passion for knowledge and science, as well as dedication to military life. According to BLS data, over 200,00 military and Coast Guard active duty personnel and officers work in engineering, science and technical positions. People entering the military with a bachelor's degree qualify to start as officers. The military offers scientists job security, along with good pay, benefits and retirement packages.
Air Force Scientist
Candidates with an interest in natural science, engineering and applied sciences or developing technology can consider a career as an Air Force scientist, and there are many specialties. Physicists work with lasers, nuclear engineering and optics. Chemists research fuels, biotechnology, bio-optics, fuels, hyperspectral research and new materials. There are also positions for treaty monitoring, managing programs and teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Air Force strongly encourages its scientists to pursue advanced degrees in physics and chemistry at the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Soldiers who are attracted to high-level research can take a few years to work in research and development at the Army Research laboratory, or ARL. Those with an interest in research and education can apply as a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School, NPS. Experienced officers also can apply to the Office of Naval Research, ONR. The ONR allocates federal funds to projects where breakthroughs are likely to be made.
Naval Science Officer
A Ph.D. is required to join the Navy as a science officer. Potential areas of specialization include meteorology or oceanography, but officers also may research vaccines, bacteria or food science. A science officer may be stationed at one of the Navy's primary research facilities, found in Norfolk, Virginia, and San Diego, California and at smaller research facilities around the world. Each commission is three years in length. A Navy science officer may study how the decreasing polar ice caps affect climate patterns or how coastal dynamics affect warfare on the sea.
Civilian Science Careers in the Military
Since there aren't always qualified personnel available to fill all the positions at Army and Navy laboratories, it's possible to work for those labs as a civilian, especially if you have a doctorate. This lets you have access to state-of-the-art facilities and do cutting-edge research without committing to a military career and the possibility of being transferred. DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Prohects Agency, hires both military and non-military personnel, as does the Navy. Non-military personnel can also be found in Army research laboratories, as well.
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text: Bill Cosby: Two Additional Comedy Shows Reportedly Postponed Indefinitely 11:51 AM PST 11/24/2014 by Soo Youn FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME AP Images/Invision Bill Cosby 7 - H 2014 Foxwoods confirmed nixing show amid more blows for the embattled comedian Bill Cosby just lost two more tour dates amid mounting accusations of sexual abuse, according to media reports on Monday. The Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Wash., told Reuters it was "indefinitely postponing" the comic's performance, scheduled for Nov. 29. A spokeswoman for the theater did not immediately return a call for comment. Ticket holders are reportedly receiving a refund. This latest development means both of Cosby's Thanksgiving week performances have been nixed. Earlier this month his Nov. 28 performance at Las Vegas' Treasure Island hotel and casino was canceled "by mutual agreement." Customers were promised a refund. Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has also scrapped a performance originally planned for Jan. 31, a spokesman for the show confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. The story was first reported by AP. "Comix Comedy At Foxwoods has postponed indefinitely Bill Cosby's upcoming Grand Theater performance originally scheduled for Jan. 31, 2015 at Foxwoods Resort Casino. No new date has been announced. Ticket holders will be notified individually and full refunds will be processed on an expedited basis," Marc Wiesenthal of Comix Entertainment wrote in an email to THR. Read more How the Bill Cosby Story Snowballed The reported postponements are the latest in a string of cancelations for the comedy legend. In addition, two shows at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Ill., scheduled for April 11 were both canceled last week. An Arizona casino also canceled an appearance by Cosby scheduled for Feb. 15, the Tucson Sentinel reported. However, some venues are still selling out Cosby performances. At his Nov. 21 show at the King Center in Melbourne, Fla., Cosby told a reporter with Florida Today backstage: "I know people are tired of me not saying anything, but a guy doesn't have to answer to innuendos." The previous night Cosby simply avoided addressing the accusations at a show in the Bahamas. Cosby's attorney Martin Singer has dismissed the allegations, saying: "The new, never-before-heard claims from women who have come forward in the past two weeks with unsubstantiated, fantastical stories about things they say occurred 30, 40, or even 50 years ago have escalated far past the point of absurdity." Email: email@example.com Twitter: @lalasoo Nov. 25, 2014, 6:55 a.m., Updated with confirmation, rep quote for Foxwood cancelation. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Soo Youn firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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Oral lesions associated with nevirapine-related Stevens Johnson syndrome: A report of four cases
S Balasundaram1, K Ranganathan2, K Umadevi2, R Gunaseelan3, N Kumaraswamy4, Sunithi Solomon4, Bella Devaleenol4, Pradeep Ambrose4
1 Department of Oral Pathology, Chennai Dental Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India2 Department of Oral Pathology, Ragas Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India3 Department of Oral Pathology, Chennai Dental Research Foundation, Chennai, India4 Department of Oral Pathology, YRG Care, Chennai, India
Correspondence Address:S BalasundaramDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Chennai Dental Research Foundation, No 56, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004, Tamil nadu IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheck3DOI: 10.4103/0973-029X.80024
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
Nevirapine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, widely used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV infection. Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS) is the major toxicity of nevirapine. We describe here four cases of SJS in HIV seropositive patients following nevirapine therapy. In all four cases cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction was seen with extreme oral lesions, three patients presented clinically with elevated liver enzymes and hepatitis, and two patients had ocular involvement.
Keywords: HIV, Nevirapine, oral lesions, Steven Johnson syndrome, ulcers


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OO.o is a very large project, it might be overkill for Subversion. Is Git an option? Damjan On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Joe Schaefer <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > I would suggest waiting a few more hours before proceeding > with this to give people time to subscribe. Also I'm not > sure gating on infra migration is the best strategy to start > off with. AIUI Oracle is willing to host the domain throughout > the incubation period, which will provide us with many months > to facilitate a smooth transition. > > My primary concern at this point is in getting the codebase > into subversion, as pretty much nothing can happen until > that is underway. I don't believe that's gating on a grant > or anything else from Oracle, all we need to get going is > an svn dumpfile to load. (Doing the license header migration > will require an appropriate grant, but that can be done at > any time prior to a release). If it's as big as I expect it to > be infra may postpone the load until the weekend in order > to minimise the downtime impact on the rest of the ASF. > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- >> From: "email@example.com" <firstname.lastname@example.com> >> To: firstname.lastname@example.com >> Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 3:07:04 PM >> Subject: Proposed short term goals >> >> At a very high level view, I think we want to set a handful of short term >> goals, generally around transitioning the project from the Oracle >> infrastructure to Apache infrastructure. >> >> We have other goals, as well, which are defined for us by Apache, >> necessary to graduate from a Podling: >> >> http://incubator.apache.org/projects/openofficeorg.html >> >> But we need to do the basic transition. It is moving day for OpenOffice! >> We need to pack everything from OpenOffice.org that we want to keep and >> bring it over to Apache. >> >> Although we are not obligated to do things exactly how they were done >> before in OpenOffice.org, it seems that the nature of the project is that >> we'll have some clearly distinguished functional subgroups within the >> project, including: >> >> 1) Development, including release management >> 2) Translation/Localization >> 3) Documentation, both in-product and on-website >> 4) User support, including user forums >> 5) Marketing >> >> (Are there any others? I may be missing something.) >> >> I think it would be great if the Committers sort themselves up for one or >> more of these functions and help drive the project to some short-term >> goals. Maybe each function has its own email list? (dev, translation, >> doc, support, marketing) Plus a "general" list for cross-cutting >> discussions? >> >> ===> Could we get a wiki for the Podling, as well as the above >> per-function mailing lists, so we can work on planning? I think tossing >> 90 of us on a single dev list is non-optimal. >> >> For example, the Development team should probably focus on get the code >> to build on Windows, Linux and Mac. As was noted in the proposal >> discussion, we believe that Oracle's original SGA will need to be >> supplemented by additional contributions in order to get to a successful >> build. We should note other things that appear missing, like CWS, >> plugins, etc., as well. But let's concentrate on the critical goal of >> getting to a successful build of the contributed code on the three major >> platforms. >> >> Translation team might concentrate on working with Apache Infrastructure >> team to get a Pootle server set up on and ensure that Oracle has >> contributed all translation files. >> >> Ditto for documentation and support. We need to find out what needs to be >> packed up, and find a place for it on the new Apache infrastructure. This >> includes product-resources, i.e., things that get included in the released >> install image, but also user-facing web content and project-facing web >> content. >> >> Marketing probably wants to work on the trademark and logo related issues. >> >> In order to remain coordinated, I'd also suggest that each team sketch out >> a plan, maybe on a wiki, for what substeps are needed to achieve these >> initial goals. >> >> Does this make sense? We need to get to a point where Oracle can hand >> over the DNS entries for OpenOffice.org to Apache shut off their servers, >> and have continuity of all important project and user systems running on >> the Apache infrastructure. And by continuity, the ideal situation would >> be continuity at the level of a link as well, e.g., an external link to an >> OpenOffice.org web site would remain useful after the transition, although >> it might be redirected. >> >> -Rob >> >
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Adweek.com Redesign to Include 'Brandweek' and 'Mediaweek' Content
Brandweek and Mediaweek have published their final print issues and will be folded into Adweek starting next week. In addition, a redesigned Adweek.com will include content from the two now-defunct publications over the coming weeks.
The three magazines have been published for about a decade; the merger had been announced in February. Layoffs are expected and some senior staff members have already departed.
The New York Times has an interesting bit of history about the pubs, saying that each was intended to hit a very specific target audience along the marcomms spectrum. "Although each continued to sport a separate cover, there were fewer and fewer articles that were unique to each publication," the article says, which speaks perfectly to the growing overlap between the disciplines.
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Visual brand toolsStudio Blue worked with Holy Cross Province, which represents the western half of the United States and a mission in India. We collaborated with priests in Chicago, Texas and California to refine the symbol of the order, create visual brand tools and guidelines, design a website focused on fundraising and outreach, and implement a magazine for donors.
We developed brand tools to assist Passionist leadership and laypersons communicate consistently. The implementation of the system required that we develop a compelling internal communication strategy to ensure buy-in, as many of those responsible for implementing the system were not professional marketers or designers.
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When should writers opt for self-publishing over traditional (trade) publishing? This is a loaded question because the answer might be different for one person than it is for another. It all starts with your own personal preferences and goals as detailed in this blog post from a while back: Ten Questions To Ask Yourself Before Publishing Your Book. From there, it's important to research the various publishing options available to you to determine which one best complements your goals. I talk about these three book publishing business models in one of my most recent free downloads titled Your Ebook is an Asset … if You Own the Copyright. Here is a brief excerpt from that ebook:
Some authors will submit their manuscripts to a traditional (trade) publisher for consideration in the hopes it will be published for them free of charge. What they might not realize is that whoever is paying for the publication of a book is the one who ends up with primary control over that book. Trade publishers don't pick up the bill simply out of the kindness of their hearts. They are business people who are buying a product to try to turn a profit for themselves, and that "product" is the copyright ownership of your work (whether permanent or temporary, whether full or partial—it varies with each contract and each publisher).
The grant of rights clause in a publishing contract is one of the most important clauses because it enumerates the specific rights granted to the publisher by the author. Negotiation of this clause has become even more important in today's world where increasingly more uses are being developed for literary content.
The scope of the clause may vary widely, it could be all inclusive — granting all the exclusive rights and interests in the author's work, or the grant could be very narrow — only including a single specific use of the author's work, or it could be somewhere between these extremes. The critical point is that the publisher only has the right to exploit those rights that are specifically granted to the publisher and any exploitation of rights exceeding the author's grant could be deemed a copyright infringement of the author's work.
Copyright ownership of a literary work consists of a bundle of rights which an author, at least theoretically, may assign to the publisher in any manner they choose. Thus, an author may assign all or only a part of his/her rights to one or more publishers while retaining particular rights for himself/herself. (Thomson Reuters, n.d.)
Unfortunately, many authors unwittingly grant all their exclusive rights to one publisher without fully understanding the implications of doing so. As a result, these individuals usually retain only basic rights that recognize them as the author of the work and allow them to be paid a small percentage of its retail price in royalties (usually only up to 10 percent per copy sold). The publisher keeps the rest of the profits because the publisher owns the copyright.
Most trade publishers do not ask for an outright assignment of all exclusive rights under copyright; their contracts usually call for copyright to be in the author's name. But it's another story in the world of university presses. Most scholarly publishers routinely present their authors with the single most draconian, unfair clause we routinely encounter, taking all the exclusive rights to an author's work as if the press itself authored the work: "The Author assigns to Publisher all right, title and interests, including all rights under copyright, in and to the work…"
…The problem is that most academic authors—particularly first-time authors feeling the flames of "publish or perish"—don't even ask. They do not have agents, do not seek legal advice, and often don't understand that publishing contracts can be modified. So they don't ask to keep their copyrights—or for any changes at all. (The Authors Guild, n.d.)
If you choose to follow the traditional route toward publishing a book, you must read and fully understand the contract being presented to you before signing anything away. You should only grant a publishing company the primary and subsidiary rights that it has the full intention (and capability) of exploiting on your behalf so the relationship benefits you both. If any publisher ever tries to tell you otherwise, then walk away.
Interested in reading more about your other two options? You can download a free copy of Your Ebook is an Asset … if You Own the Copyright from your choice of either Amazon, Kobo, or E-Sentral to continue reading. Click on the link for details.


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On this installment of our series "Who Did it Better", the theme is "Beat the Beatles". We take a Beatles song and hear another band cover it and decide which version is superior. An impossible task? You decide. AD brings a Beatles song by John Lennon where he deliberately wrote indecipherable lyrics to confound his high school teacher. It's covered by a great 70's band who was criminally overlooked. Ryan brings a psychedelic Beatles tune written by George Harrison covered by a 70's arena rock band who's keyboard player had a road rage incident with Jimi Hendrix.
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How to create a fall/winter outfit from a cropped trench coat
I have never taken any days off from my blogging since I started my blog in 2014. But this year I decided to give myself a break while also spending more time with my family. I will be back on 1/2/2017, Monday. Hopefully see you all then!
This is my first video of the series I wish to continue this next year which is called "How to create an outfit starting with one piece".
The past Wednesday I talked about Trend Alert Cropped Trench Coat with Dezzal. If you haven't gotten a chance to read it, you can catch up here. The video below will show you how I came up with the outfit and hopefully it will give you some idea to create your own outfit later.
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For International students
Admission Instructions for International Students(Academic Year 2013) (PDF)
Admission Instructions for International Students(Academic Year 2013) (DOC)
Programs of Study
Foreign students with Bachelor's degrees are eligible for Master programs; and those with Master's degrees are eligible for Doctoral programs.
Foreign students who have completed their Bachelor's Degree (or above) in Taiwan and wish to apply for higher education are required to present their diploma and official transcripts and follow the application procedure.
Foreign students who have been expelled from other universities in R.O.C. (Taiwan) are not eligible to apply. Any violation of this regulation will result in the withdrawal of admission. If a student wishes to transfer from another university in Taiwan, he or she should still apply as a new student, and notify the original university according to their rules.
If a student fulfill the following statuses, who are eligible to apply as a foreign student.
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Inaddition to tuition fees and housing costs, cost of living expenses of a full-time student are estimated to be around NT$7,000 to NT$9,000 per month. Book expenses vary from course to course. The cost for books is expected to be around NTD4,000 to NTD10,000 per semester.


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Do you ever wonder why so many people share their illness stories online via personal blogs, various websites and social media platforms?
Do you ever ask yourself, who in their right mind would share so many personal details of their life on the internet, for crying out loud?
Yeah, me too.
And yet, like so many others, I do exactly that.
My cancer story began with my mother's cancer diagnosis in 2004. Despite the fact she was diagnosed with an early-stage, low-grade, hormone-positive breast cancer (supposedly, the good kind), it went on to metastasize in 2007. Roughly six months later, she was dead.
Sandwiched in there, we learned she carried the BRCA2 gene mutation. That was in 2006. My family history is complicated. Whose isn't, I suppose.
While still grieving and still contemplating genetic testing to see if I, too, carried the same BRCA2 mutation, along came my breast cancer diagnosis. I guess you could say, I contemplated a bit too long. I tested positive for the mutation too, btw.
Six months after my diagnosis, I started my blog, Nancy's Point. Originally, I had intended to blog about grief and cancer from a daughter's perspective.
Suddenly, I had a new cancer story to share about as well – mine.
From day one, I knew Nancy's Point would be a blog about cancer and loss. It had to be. For a lot of reasons, the two are nearly one in the same.
I chose and still choose to tell unvarnished truths about cancer and loss, well, my truths anyway. And believe it or not, I have only scratched the surface.
So, why do so many bloggers (and others) share their illness stories online, and why do I share mine?
It's all about connections. Humans like feeling connected to others going through similar circumstances. We seek out those connections in Cancer Land; too, and when we find them, we latch on to each other and hold on for dear life. Literally.
Following a traumatic event, there's a desire to do something with the experience. To give back. To give the experience at least some kind of purpose.
Some feel inspired to create whether it be writing a blog or a book, designing jewelry, painting, taking up photography or whatever the case might be. Whether you are the creator, reader, listener or observer, there is nothing like the healing power of art.
Some are driven to change the status quo by turning into fierce advocates traveling the country, or even the world, working tirelessly to make things better and hopefully a little easier for others walking in, or who will someday be walking in, the ill-fitting shoes of cancer, or whatever the illness might be. Advocacy, too, most often begins with sharing stories.
Others need a place to "put" their cancer (or other illness) experience. Writing a blog, commenting on blogs or sharing on social media about your experience offers exactly that – a concrete place to put it.
Besides, everyone needs to vent now and then, right?
And for some, including me, it's a combination of all the above.
But why am I still sharing my story and the stories of others?
That one's a bit harder to answer, and after eight years, I sometimes wonder why myself.
I am still at it as much for myself as for my readers
There are many reasons why I keep doing what I do, I suppose. Some reasons, I can put into words and others I cannot.
Most simply put and for now anyway, I can't imagine not continuing.
Sharing your illness story online makes you more vulnerable, and yes, there is potential risk involved. It's the internet, after all; so, you need to set boundaries and think things through before sharing such personal matters.
But the rewards you will likely discover along the way outweigh the risk, at least, this has been the case for me.
It's empowering to share our stories, possibly more than any of us might realize when we do.
The empowerment comes from each person's process of sharing her/his unique story. But it also comes from the validation so generously offered by those who listen and bear witness to those stories.
Through sharing, we are all stronger.
What better reason to share could there be than that?
About the Author
Nancy Stordahl is the blogger behind Nancy's Point and author of three books: Getting Past the Fear: A Guide to Help You Mentally Prepare for Chemotherapy, Cancer Was Not a Gift: A memoir about cancer as I know it and Facing Your Mastectomy & Making Reconstruction Decisions. Learn more about them here.


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Discussion in 'MMAjunkie.com Radio' started by CopperHeart, Dec 16, 2010.
Right on money I try...damn you Copperheart! how dare u speak like that of my sweat wife! Haha
That right there means destruction by South America.
I've got my savings plan set up to prepare for this. And by "savings plan" I mean buying lotto tickets. And by "prepare for" I mean daydream about.
Chepoair.com has a round-trip flight for you from New Zealand for USD$1,370 (found it via Kayak.com).
You're a machine Copperheart, thanks for not giving me easy excuses. I am actually hoping to head to Brazil this year but it has to be late November or some time in December (right when airfares are highest) because my girlfriend is studying and August is right in the swing of classes.
I wrote Dana an email asking him to shift the event but I'm still awaiting his reply.
Seeing this thread makes me all warm and fuzzy all over again with sheer excitement. Yay!
Thanks, Copper!!
Brazil awaits!
Passports should have blank pages left as well as at least 6 months beyond the dates of travel.
For those who don't yet have a passport, the sooner you apply the less you're likely to pay:
thanks copper!!
I heard on the radio that Tuesdays around 3 pm (not sure what time zone) are the best times to get air-travel deals, because airlines are trying to match new prices that showed up on Monday.
I checked for a round trip from New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) today, from August 17 to August 31, using Kayak.com. It found a direct (non-stop) flight on TAM (Brazilian) airlines, for $851 (taxes included!).
I just booked my nonstop flight to Brazil for $849.10 USD (after taxes) on TAM airlines:
17-Aug-11 Depart New York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)
31-Aug-11 Depart Rio de Janeiro International Apt, BR (GIG)
I used a Kayak.com fare alert.
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Holy #$%#$%
For our Canadian friends:
I just found a roundtrip to Rio from Toronto on Copa Airlines for $817 CAD in August, by looking at www.kayak.com .
Consider the fact that the Canadian dollar is a lot stronger these days.
It's official!!!
UFC 134 official with Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami title fight
As expected, the UFC's return to Brazil will feature a championship headliner and rematch between middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva (28-4 MMA, 13-0 UFC) and challenger Yushin Okami (26-5 MMA, 10-2 UFC).
The long-rumored Aug. 27 event, now dubbed "UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami," is set for HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro.
A total of six bouts now have been announced for the card, which marks the UFC's first event in Brazil since 1998.
Also now official for the card is a middleweight bout Maiquel Falcao (26-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Tom Lawlor (7-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC). MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) first reported the bout this month.
The 185-pounders join previously announced fights of light heavyweights Forrest Griffin (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (19-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC), lightweights Spencer Fisher (24-7 MMA, 9-6 UFC) vs. Thiago Tavares (15-4-1 MMA, 5-4-1 UFC), and light heavyweights Luiz Cane (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) meets Stanislav Nedkov (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC).
Silva, who's been under consideration for a superfight with welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre, has won 14 consecutive fights, which includes a record eight consecutive UFC title defenses. Undefeated in the UFC, Silva hasn't lost a fight since 2006, when the Brazilian suffered a disqualification loss (due to an illegal upkick) to Okami at a Rumble on the Rock show in Hawaii.
Okami, a longtime middleweight contender, defeated Nate Marquardt at UFC 122. The November bout initially was declared a No. 1 contender's fight, though officials didn't formally announce Okami as the next title challenger. Regardless, the Japanese fighter has won six of his past seven fights. His current win streak includes a knockout of Lucio Linhares and decision victories over Mark Munoz and Marquardt.
The latest "UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami" card now includes:
Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami (for middleweight title)
Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson
Luiz Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov
Maiquel Falcao vs. Tom Lawlor
Spencer Fisher vs. Thiago Tavares
Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira vs. Rousimar Palhares*
David Mitchell vs. Paulo Thiago*
* - Not officially announced
Damn. Another alert just came in. The same flight from New York's LaGuardia aiport is now $733!
Those of you coming from places like Boston or Toronto, check your prices a.s.a.p.!
I want them to add Rickson vs Travis Fulton. thats over 500 combined fights between them right?
Damn. If I had more notice I would have opened an HSBC account. Now I gotta wait until tomorrow night!
Hmmm... http://www.ingresso.com.br/ kept timing out so I was not yet able to buy UFC Rio (134) tickets. Now the site claims the sale is done. I doubt they sold out the entire arena. I think the site went down due to low bandwidth. That also happened with the Canadian site handling UFC 113 tickets.
UFC's Twitter claims the tickets went in a little over an hour.
I tried the whole time and kept getting timeouts.
I hope they release more tickets!
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Eczema is a very common chronic skin disorder, affecting about 34 million Americans. It can occur in people of all age groups, but it is more common among infants than adults.
Its symptoms include dry skin, redness, swelling, flaking, blisters, cracking, crusted sores and constant itching. It can affect different body parts like the face, hands, ankles, back of the knees, neck and upper chest.
While eczema is often hereditary, various factors can also trigger it, such as allergies, environmental irritants, sweating, and emotional stress. Eczema outbreaks can be chronic or acute.
If not treated, eczema can cause a lot of discomfort. There are medicines available in the market, but many are chemical-based and can actually aggravate symptoms. For many people, natural remedies are a better option for dealing with eczema.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for eczema.
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the most popular remedies for eczema. It has antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Plus, it is a storehouse of healthy vitamins and nutrients, such as lauric acid and vitamins K and E, that help combat itchiness and soothe the skin. For best results, use unrefined, virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil.
- Apply coconut oil directly on the affected skin several times a day to get instant relief from itching or mild pain. Continue for as many days as needed until the symptoms are gone completely.
- You can also consume two to four tablespoons of coconut oil daily to help alleviate eczema symptoms and improve your overall immunity. You can simply swallow the coconut oil or add it to your foods or drinks.
2. Colloidal Oatmeal
Colloidal oatmeal (very finely ground oatmeal) can be very effective in treating eczema. It contains anti-irritating, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that ease itchiness and reduce pain.
- Add one to two cups of colloidal oatmeal to a bath tub filled with lukewarm water. Soak in it for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Pat dry your skin gently, and then apply a mild moisturizer.
- Alternatively, add one tablespoon of cold milk to two tablespoons of colloidal oatmeal to make a thick paste. Apply this paste on the affected area, massaging gently for a minute. Allow the paste to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water.
Repeat either of these remedies three or four times a week for a few months to notice improvement.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric has been used extensively in the treatment of different skin disorders, including eczema. A study published in the June 2010 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that turmeric, among other herbs, is beneficial in skin care due to its antioxidant qualities.
Plus, curcumin, the active ingredient present in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties that help treat inflammation and itching.
- Mix one-half teaspoon of turmeric with enough milk to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected skin twice daily until the redness and itchiness is gone.
- Alternatively, you can add one-half teaspoon of turmeric to one cup of boiling water and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool. You can drink it or use it to wash the affected area.
Repeat whichever option suits you two or three times a day until you get relief.
4. Indian Lilac
Indian lilac, also known as neem, is another great remedy for eczema. Studies have shown that neem has antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can relieve eczema symptoms like dryness, pain, redness, swelling and inflammation.
Plus, neem oil is a good source of essential fatty oils and vitamin E that help keep the affected skin moisturized. Both neem leaves and neem oil can be used to treat eczema.
- Grind together one tablespoon each of turmeric root, neem leaves and sesame oil into a fine paste. Apply it on the affected areas, let it air dry, and then rinse it off with warm water. Use this treatment once daily for a few months.
- Alternatively, you can add a few drops of neem oil to warm bath water and soak in it for no longer than 20 minutes. Pat dry your skin and apply some light moisturizer. Use this treatment once daily for one or two months.
5. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has several properties that make it an effective treatment for eczema. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the itching as well as the burning sensation. Plus, its antimicrobial properties help prevent further skin infection. Also, aloe vera helps hydrate the skin and keep the area moisturized.
- Extract the gel from a fresh aloe leaf. You can also add a few drops of vitamin E oil in the aloe gel.
- Apply the gel directly on the affected skin.
- Allow it to dry on its own, and then rinse it off with warm water.
- Use this simple treatment twice daily for several weeks.
6. Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is another soothing home treatment for serious skin conditions like eczema. The magnesium sulfate present in Epsom salt has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation and relieves itching.
Also, Epsom salt promotes the removal of toxins from the body and its antimicrobial effect helps reduce the inflamed eczema lesions.
- Mix one to two cups of Epsom salt in a bath tub filled with warm water.
- Mix in 10 to 15 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Soak in it for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Pat dry your skin and apply some moisturizer.
- Do this up to three times per week.
Note: Epsom salt baths are not recommended for people who have heart problems, high blood pressure or diabetes.
7. Chamomile
Chamomile is another popular remedy for eczema. The herb has flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce itching, inflammation, swelling and redness.
- Add one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers to one cup of boiling water. Let it steep for at least 15 minutes. Strain and allow the solution to cool. Soak a clean piece of cloth in it and place it on the affected skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Use this treatment three times a day until symptoms subside.
- Alternatively, you can mix a few drops of chamomile essential oil in one teaspoon of olive oil. Apply it on the affected area and massage gently for five to 10 minutes. Repeat at least twice daily until the problem is solved.
8. Sandalwood
Sandalwood is extensively used in Ayurveda to treat many skin problems, including eczema as it has soothing, cooling, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated and dry skin. Plus, sandalwood can help clear up eczema scars.
- Mix one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and camphor with sufficient rose water or just plain water to make a thick paste.
- Apply this paste on the affected skin.
- Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
- Repeat twice daily for a month.
9. Nutmeg
Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation and ease pain from eczema. This is one reason why nutmeg is a common ingredient in beauty products. You can scrape a whole fresh nutmeg against a cheese grater to get it in powder form.
- Mix one tablespoon of nutmeg powder with one teaspoon of olive oil to make a thick paste. Apply this paste on the affected area, and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.
- Alternatively, mix equal parts of cinnamon, nutmeg and honey to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas, and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
You can use either of these treatments once daily for several weeks until your eczema heals completely.
10. Cucumbers
The high water content of cucumbers, coupled with their strong anti-inflammatory properties, make them an effective remedy for eczema.
- Cut one cucumber into thin slices and soak them in water for at least a couple of hours. Finally, strain the liquid and apply it on the affected skin. Let it dry on its own and then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat several times a day for two months.
- Alternatively, you can cut a cucumber into slices and put them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Put the cool cucumber slices on the affected skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this three or four times daily for several months.
Along with these remedies, make sure you keep your skin hydrated and well moisturized. Drink plenty of water and eat fruits and vegetables with high water content daily.
Also, you can daily drink a cup of water mixed with one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply a mixture of equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water on the affected areas.


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Thus, flexibility of space can be arranged for each client according to his needs, this being another important feature of "Phoenicia Business Center" office building.
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From Monday 24th to Friday 28th September from 10am to 2pm daily visit the centre for our Aussie Wildlife Awareness Programs. Kids and adults alike will learn all about our native wildlife and their habitats. You'll be both fascinated and freaked out by crocodiles, snakes lizards and even the odd not so freaky turtles. Free school holiday fun for all ages.


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By Dan Burns
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Kendall Coyne scored a powerplay goal as the U.S. women's hockey team came from behind to beat Finland 3-1 in their Olympic tournament opener on Sunday, surviving a scare from a team that has never beaten them in Olympic play.
Coyne, a veteran forward, struck the winner with Finland's Linda Valimaki off for tripping just past the halfway point of the second period, one-timing a feed from Hilary Knight past goaltender Noora Raty.
For the Americans the trouble with scoring that has beset them since late last year continued against a scrappy Finnish team. In their last four pre-Olympic international friendlies, all against arch-rival Canada, the Americans scored just three goals, and head coach Robb Stauber knew that was an issue coming into the tournament.
"You would like to come out and score a whole bunch more, but as Finland does they play very tough," Stauber said. "We expected it and weren't surprised by it at all."
On Sunday, the U.S. outshot Finland 42-24 but connected on just two apart from an empty netter by Dani Cameranesi with just 13 seconds remaining in the game and Raty pulled for an extra attacker.
The Finns, who came into the game 0-6 against the U.S. in Olympic play, stunned the Americans by taking a 1-0 lead with time nearly expired in the first period. Finland forward Petra Nieminen drove into the left corner in the U.S. zone and fed Venla Hovi in the slot, and she lifted the puck past American goaltender Maddie Rooney with just six seconds left.
"We had a pretty good first period we just had a mental lapse on the play, we were in real good position, we just didn't pick up the most dangerous player," Stauber said.
"But it's great to be able to make a mistake like that and still get a win because on any given night a mistake like that can hurt you and tonight it didn't so it bring a level of awareness."
Monique Lamoureux-Morando tied it about midway through the second period. She dug the puck out of a scrum in the corner to the right of the Finnish net and stickhandled across the crease. Goaltender Raty stopped her first backhander but Lamoureux-Morando put the rebound past her.
"All in all I am very thankful for a hard fought first game," Stauber said. "It shouldn't be easy and it was not easy."
Next up for the Americans are the Olympic Athletes of Russia, followed by their nemesis – Team Canada.
The women's game was first introduced at the Olympics in 1998 in Nagano, Japan. The United States topped Canada to win that initial gold medal, but their northern neighbors have triumphed in each since.
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You've found it—a description for an open job that you think would be the perfect fit for you. You quickly scan through the requirements.
So many years of experience? Check. Proficiency with that certain software program? Check. Strong leadership skills? Well… uhhh.
Alright, so maybe you've never actually been tasked with leading or managing a team in a professional environment. "No big deal!" you tell yourself, "That's just one of those throwaway skills I can list anyway—that's what tailoring your resume is for, after all!"
No so fast. While it's tempting to look at those soft skills as freebies that you can slap on your document just to sneak by those pesky robots that are scanning for keywords, they actually carry far more weight than that. And, much like everything else in the job application process, you need to be honest about what you possess—and where you fall short.
So, with that in mind, how much do they factor into the selection process? I chatted with two experts to get the lowdown on everything you've ever wondered about those seemingly generic requirements.
OK, What Exactly Are Soft Skills?
"Soft skills are how you function in the workplace, such as teamwork, collaboration, time management, creative problem solving, and communication," explains Theresa Merrill, Muse Career Coach and LinkedIn Marketing Expert.
To simplify this even further, you can imagine your hard skills as the things that are easy to quantify —like a certain degree or a fluency in a foreign language, for example. However, soft skills are much harder to assess and far more subjective.
"Additionally, many hard skills are skills you can acquire through formal education and training, whereas soft skills are not necessarily focused on in the classroom and are either innately developed or built through experience," adds Al Dea, Management Consultant, Career Strategy Writer, and Muse Career Coach.
How Important Are Soft Skills?
While you might be tempted to think of these soft skills as formalities that employers list in their job descriptions just for some added legitimacy, they truly are important.
"Soft skills can be the differentiator in the job search," says Merrill, "We know that the most qualified person for the job doesn't always land it. Why is that? It's often because they were unable to communicate effectively—that's a soft skill—and forge a connection—another soft skill—with the hiring manager."
Think about it this way: If you don't have the technical capabilities required to do the job, you might be well-liked in the office, but actually executing the work will be a constant challenge for you. On the flipside of that coin, possessing the technical know-how—but not the soft skills—will usually end up with you having great ideas, yet being unable to actually communicate and implement those.
For that reason, these capabilities that are harder to quantify should always be considered important. But, with that said, there are times when they carry more or less weight—based on the role and where you are in your career path.
"I would say there is a correlation in the importance of soft skills and how much of your job is focused on engaging and collaborating with other people, especially diverse groups of people," Dea Shares, "I also think that the higher up you go in the organization, the more you'll have to use your soft skills."
How Can You Improve Your Soft Skills?
Rest assured, there are plenty of tactical things you can do to take your soft skills up a notch. Think of it as personal development in addition to professional growth.
If you need to give your communication skills a bump, for example, try taking a class in public speaking, accepting more assignments that require you to get in front of others, or ask for direct feedback and tips from the people you know who are great at communicating their own ideas.
Beyond that, Dea recommends that you focus on becoming more self-aware.
"I think at the core of soft skills is a sense of self-awareness and empathy," shares Dea, "Self-awareness helps you understand who you are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what you bring to the table. Empathy helps you understand who you are in relation to other people around you. So, if you truly want to develop exceptional soft skills over the long haul, I would start by working on developing self-awareness and empathy."
So, Should You Still Apply for That Job?
Let's get back to that opening that sounds perfect for you. You check all of the boxes—except for that one pesky soft skill. What should you do? Can you still toss your hat into the ring?
Both of the experts agree: absolutely! As long as you're willing to prove yourself in other areas.
"I'm a big believer in the idea of the 'growth mindset' and that you can evolve and learn over time," Dea says, "As such, I think if you spend time improving specific soft skills so that you can excel in that job, you can make the case that—even if you don't have everything right now—your existing skillsets in other areas will make up for that. Over time, you will become stronger in those soft skills where you need development."
"Smart candidates express their desire to develop their soft skills—we can all improve our communication skills—while simultaneously showcasing their technical aptitude," Merrill adds.
Let's face it—there's a lot that's required of you when you're in the middle of the job search, and it'd be great to get a few freebie skills that you could slap on your resume without so much as a second thought. But, spoiler alert: That's not what soft skills are for. Yes, hiring managers really do give serious consideration to your less quantifiable competencies as well.
The good news is that your soft skills can be improved with a little bit of time and commitment on your part.
So, rather than throwing a word like "leadership" or "communication" onto the skills section of your resume and crossing your fingers it doesn't come up again, invest the effort into actually refining that strength. In the end, you'll be much better off!


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- Padma suggested the dal to be ground as thin rava consistency (like puttu powder consistency). However I just went ahead and powdered it very fine.
- Traditionally Karupatti / palm sugar is the sweetner, though it's been replaced with jaggary or normal sugar.
- If you don't want to use gingelly oil, you can replace it with ghee and add a table spoon of grated coconut to make this dish more delicious.
- I added sugar after checking on the taste, you can ignore if you find it sweet enough.
When I tasted it, I knew it is going to be a hit. Both Konda and Peddu loved it. Mine was so much better than what the cook had made for is for office. It was oozing with ghee. Whereas the real taste comes out with little ghee as well.
- Also since this doesn't require you to make a jaggary syrup, you can simply make it when the jaggary starts boiling. Add a tsp of ghee to the jaggary, this will prevent the flour from lumping together.
If your kids end up eating, I suggest you make it often. This is one of those really healthy stuff we can make for our kids.
This tastes great when it's still hot or warm. So sending this to Pradnya who is hosting my Kid's Delight, themed on Warm foods to beat the rain!