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Norwood Scale – A Complete Overview
Norwood Scale, also known as the Norwood-Hamilton, is a scientific way to measure baldness or alopecia in forms of male pattern hair loss, receding hair in temporal area, etc. It is the first step you need to know before going to hair loss or regrowth treatment.
For some, hair is one of the most vital and important aspects of their bodies. Men and women alike will spend hours at a time, in front of a mirror trying to get it just right. Then you have others who really don't care that much as long as it has a respectable look to it.
In both cases, all subjects run the risk of hair loss and a receding hairline. To some, this can cause quite a bit of panic, strife, and stress. Although, in the big picture, hair loss is benign compared to other things that can go wrong with the body. But it still causes a sufferer to take action.
If you currently fall into this category or at least want to know what to expect on this subject, move forward for some valuable details that can maybe drop the threat level down a notch or two in your life.
Understanding Different Types of Hairlines
Stop everything you're doing and go find the closest mirror to you. Now, look closely at the area on top of your forehead where your hair stops. Evidenced by the name, this is called your hairline.
Shock mode often sets in when people look in the mirror and realize there is a change in this feature. It becomes distorted so to speak, or just simple changes in appearance. As you age, this is completely normal and natural. Regardless, if you are a man or woman.
Much like there are no two bodies completely identical, there are also no two hairlines that are identical. And, when hair loss starts to occur, and hairlines change shape, the severity can be determined by using a reference. It's called the Norwood scale.
What is the Norwood Scale?
There is a pretty good chance you've stepped on a scale before to determine your weight. You might not have liked what it said, but it at least gave you an assessment of where you currently are.
Think of the Norwood Scale the say way. It doesn't give you an assessment of how much you weigh, but it does give you an idea of the severity of your hair loss. It is set up in stages. The lower the number, the less severe the receding hairline and hair loss in general.
Here are the various levels and what each one represents. And when using this scale, it's best to be as honest with yourself as possible so you can approach treatment options the best way.
Stage 1
This is the least severe of all the stages. If you are here, you should not notice any recession or thinning, and your hairline will be in a uniform line. It can be curved, which it usually is, but there will be no major signs of loss.
Stage 2
Recession has started, predominately in the temporal region. You will often hear this referred to as a mature hairline, but there still is no drastic loss.
Stage 3
This is the stage where shapes come into the picture. And this is also where real hair loss is noticeable. The areas at the temples show more significant receding and your hair can take on a V, M or U pattern. Where the recession is occurring, you will have no hair at all or it will be very sparsely populated.
Stage 3 Vertex
This is a bit of an anomaly. In this stage of hair loss, you would have the characteristics of Stage II. However, you will also recognize excessive balding on the top of your head.
Stage 4
In this stage, your hairline recession on the temples will be more pronounced and severe, and you will also experience complete balding or thin, sparse hair on the vertex of your head.
Stage 5
Think of this stage in a similar fashion to Stage 4. Except here is a major difference. The area of remaining hair between the front of the scalp and vertex is narrower.
Stage 6
This is characterized by the recession at the temples coming all the way up to the top of the head. The area between the vertex and front of the scalp is either completely gone or very sparsely populated.
Stage 7
Lastly, this would be the most severe case on the Norwood Scale. It is characterized by having no hair on top and only a slight bit remaining on the sides. This remaining hair is in a U-shape, which resembles a horseshoe.
Class A
It's worth noting that there is one more reference point on the Norwood Scale and it's called Class A. In this case, there is no major recession or balding on the sides or very top. The hairline just moves back up the scalp uniformly, and it's not that severe.
The Mature Hairline Explained
You may have remembered from above the mention of a "mature hairline." Well, here is a little more detail as to what this is all about.
As you reach the age of 17 to 30, your hairline actually tends to change a bit. It basically transforms from a juvenile hairline to an adult hairline. In a very small percentage of people, like 5% or less, there is no change at all. But in most cases, there is.
And this change can take 10 years or so before it finally sets into place. After all, is said and done, the shape of your hairline changes, but this does not necessarily mean you are going to lose mass amounts of hair.
Also, this process happens so gradually that it's barely even noticeable by the naked eye. Especially because you look at yourself in the mirror every day. You would recognize it most if you had the same haircut over time and looked at old pictures of yourself.
If you are a bit of a stickler and like to get specific, a mature hairline generally recedes back about the width of your index finger from the highest wrinkle on your forehead. And it's not uncommon for the corners of your hairline to come up 1 to 1 ½" from that same landmark.
What are the Signs of Balding?
The answer to this question may seem obvious, but there is a little more to the story. Various signs can appear that will enable you to determine in short order if you are balding or not. Some of these signs can be more pronounced than others and occur at more rapid speed.
It is best to familiarize yourself with all of these, so you can move forward accordingly.
Shedding Hair
This is perhaps the most obvious and easy sign of them all when it comes to balding. Take a second when you wake up in the morning and look around your pillow area. If you see hair, then you have a sign that you are balding.
Plus, pay attention to your comb or brush after you comb your hair. If you see strands getting stuck in it, then the writing is on the wall. And over time, the hair can accumulate even more. In some cases, it will fall out slowly and as time goes on, it can be accelerated.
Lastly, look for hair in the drain of your sink and shower, and also on your car seat. Shedding has no rhyme or reason and can take place any time of day and in any location.
Hard to Style Hairs
When you are in your younger years, you wouldn't think twice about growing your hair long, styling it to the side, slicking it back or adding some form or gel or goo before you head out to a rock show.
But, as you get older, and especially as you try to pull off various hairstyles, you may not have this luxury anymore. A receding hairline and balding vertex can make it tough to pull off any form of hairstyle close to these.
This is another sign that balding is going on. And, you might also notice that your hair's growth pattern has become misshapen, which compounds the problem.
Small, Short Light Hairs
Thinning hair is still hair loss, and falls in stage 1 of the Norwood scale. The thinness is actually the cover of the hair. When strands fall out, the neighboring strands tend to get lighter in color and weaker. If you get up close to a mirror with good lighting, you can really notice this.
Plus, they tend to get finer and are a lot shorter. Ultimately, they go through this cycle and then disappear completely. You can also do a test by running your fingers through your hair. If it is starting to feel softer and finer, that's a good sign that it's thinning and falling out.
Ragged Look
Lastly, you have the rugged look. This is a little bit of a combination of some of the above signs, but a little different. The ragged look generally occurs when hair is lost in clumps and is spotty.
There really is not a uniform appearance as there would be with a concrete receding hairline or loss at the vertex. It would be more of a hit or miss type look and the remaining hairs can look straggly.
What to Do About Hair Loss
After the Norwood scale helps to measure the extent of the problem, its time for treating it. There is no shortage of treatment options in the marketplace these days when it comes to hair loss. Perhaps the most popular is a topical solution known as minoxidil. Although it has shown signs of slowing down hair loss, be aware that it can take several months for it to even start working.
Plus, you are faced with this sad reality. If it does in fact work, you have to continue using it for life! Yes, that means, once you go off of it, your hair loss will start back up again. This could end up being expensive over the long haul.
Also, you have a pharmaceutical-grade drug called finasteride, which has been used to prevent hair loss on the vertex and even grow it back. But much like minoxidil, it takes a while to start working AND once you stop taking it, your results will disappear.
Not to mention, both of these treatment options can come with side effects. It's at this point that you really have to ask yourself if it's worth the trouble.
Natural Remedies for Receding Hairline
Just as there is a pharmaceutical direction to go, you can also look to mother nature for hair loss. First of all, did you know that your diet can have a lot to do with hair loss? Well, it can!
When your body is very acidic, you set the stage perfectly for hair loss. Even if you are genetically predisposed, you can still slow down the process and at least promote a healthy scalp by doing the right things with your diet. And that would be to create a more alkaline environment in your system.
The easiest way to do this is by first cutting out all the foods and beverages that cause acidity in the body like processed baked goods, deep-fried foods, alcohol, candy, and any white-flour products.
Then, integrate as many alkaline foods in your diet as possible like cucumbers, celery, greens, lemons, limes, broccoli, and coconut.
One last diet-related thing you can do is pay attention to anything you consume that might be causing an allergic reaction. Eliminating some of these foods can go a long way in skin and scalp health, and anything is worth a try when it comes to your hair.
Finding Your Groove
At the end of the day, remember this all-important, take-home fact. Hair loss is not a critical condition and it's not the end of the world. There are so many advancements in natural treatments and remedies these days, that you can definitely do something about it.
And, you can go on living a happy, healthy, normal life too. When it's all said and done, try to embrace it and do the best you can with what you have to work with. Even if that means changing your hairstyle to make it more favorable.


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The booklet, published by The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), names bankers who are eager to cash in on the 50% write-down of interest collected from ESOP loans, one of the few tax benefits to survive the 1986 Tax Reform Act. Far from being uncooperative, these bankers want ESOP business. And they'll offer the advertised lower rates to get it. ESOP-related lending is growing by 50% per year and totaled $5.7 billion in 1987. The booklet describes how ESOP loans work, features interviews with loan officers, and lists the banks state by state. Send $5 (the publication is free to members) to: NCEO, 426 17th St., Suite 650, Oakland CA 94612.


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March 29, 2008 – a warm, yet pleasant Saturday afternoon – I was driving back from my first visit to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area when I saw the signs to mineral museum – not one, but two!! I should have carried The Picking Table (Journal of The Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society) that Dr. Jaszczak had given me a while ago. Not knowing which of the two mines he had mentioned, I followed signs to the Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, NJ. A few minutes of chit-chat with friendly personnel and filling out the membership form, I headed towards the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, NJ. It didn't take too long to hear the voice – that Dr. Jaszczak had mentioned about and it didn't take too long to realize why people listen when the man behind this voice spoke. Though all mine tours were done for the day, Mr. Hauck was kind enough to take me along during his closing the doors routine.
Fast forward about 100 days – Marg introduced me to Doug Schmidt, an avid mineral collector (or A Rock Hound, as they like to call in Franklin Mineral Museum). After a short talk over phone, we decided to head up to these mines/mineral museums. Personally, meeting new cooler, nicer people who have similar interests is such a wonderful experience and this was no exception – our drive-along (along the scenic routes) discussions covered a variety of topics, mostly related to science, history and teaching.
Given that about 380 different minerals (out of about 3800 known to mankind) are found in this area – aptly known as the Fluorescence Capital of the World, tour of the two mines was very impressive. Rather ordinary looking and unattractive mineral specimen look divine (yeah divine, sexy is an understatment) under Ultra Violet radiation. The experience only gets better with very knowledgeable tour guides who explain things in an easily understandable manner, even for kids and first-timers. On a hot day when temperatures hovered around 90+° F, walking about 150 feet deep beneath the surface in Sterling Hill Mine – where the temperature was ~50° F – was certainly a blessing, considering all the new, cool things/facts I learnt.
These and other pictures, if you are interested, are here. All in all, it was certainly a very enriching day – in more ways than one and reminded a lot about the Seaman Museum, and the Quincy Mine (a full tour of which I am yet to take). I am most certain to back to these places and spend some quality time learning more about the minerals, history … and probably taking more pictures. If you are in that area and like minerals and know how to enjoy them, you should too 🙂


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Training of managers and employees is critical for the effective use of any performance review and development system. This course trains employees in how to get the most out of the performance review. This course is specifically designed to help the employee being reviewed.
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Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato has opened her first flagship store in Singapore, at the Forum shopping mall. Chisato trained at the Bunka Fashion School in Tokyo and initially worked under Issey Miyake, where she headed the Issey Sports label, which was later named I.S. Chisato Tsumori Design. She launched her own label in 1990 and is known for her outstanding and quirky designs. Chisato's playful silhouettes are well known in Asia and are also appreciated in Europe and the States. She added a menswear line in 2003 and has expanded her brand across the US, Europe, Scandinavia and Russia.
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Hi, I started getting a heavy yellow/green discharge about 5 weeks ago, along with a sore vagina which occasionalky itched - myself and my partned were both tested for everything at our local clininc, all tests were negative (he has no symptoms) - then I started to have a lot of pain after i have finished peeing - went to doctor, he said it cant possibly be anything other than an sti and has re-done all the tests the clinic has done - is there anything else it could be? I find it unlikely that myself and partner would show clear if it was that and feel he fobbed me off - any ideas? The discharge is heavy enoungh to require a pad, thanks
sounds like a cervicitis, but i am not really sure. those symptoms you have mentioned are just like mine before when i was diagnosed with cervicitis - vaginal discharge and pain or discomfort during urination.
a discharge that has an odor, change in the amount and color is an abnormal discharge. you might want to have it checked out to be able to start treatment. don't have sex until you're clear down there.
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Re: financial helpLUCKIEST Mar 11, 2012 7:24 PM (in response to keyante)
Maybe, Tell us more.
Who are you?? What is your background??
What kind of business do you plan to start??
Share some facts with us and then maybe we can answer your question about govt grants.
Re: financial helpkeyante Mar 12, 2012 11:23 AM (in response to LUCKIEST)
im planing on open a day care for low income parents in lauderhill,fl . i dont have much to start that why i need some help from the govt,....i have alots of kids in my neighborhood that are runing around after school, dont have nothing to do or people to watch over them
Re: financial helpErik Salmon Mar 12, 2012 11:56 AM (in response to keyante)
I suspect that if your in a low income area that you will have a hard time with cash flow in your daycare. I have had clients that were constantly taking people to court for non payment that were not in low income areas. You will also have a lot of local and state regulation and certifications to meet before you even open for business and if you do not have the resources to even start, you are going to have an up hill battle.
It sounds like you have a heart for these kids and maybe you can help in other ways such as approaching your neighbor and city council to start a community project that involved these kids in after school programs or your local Church may be willing to start an outreach program. There is a model for this, a Church in Big Bear Ca called Community Bible Church started a small youth community center on their property and they run it jointly with the city.
I am not trying to discourage you from starting a business but if you do not have the funds to even startup, you are going to have a very difficult time and there may be other options that you have not looked at that can help fulfill your passion for helping the youth in your community.
Re: financial helpErik Salmon Mar 12, 2012 3:00 AM (in response to keyante)
Hi Keyante,
First off you need to know there are no government grants to specifically start a business. Grants from the government are geared to fulfill a specific purpose such as research, technology etc... Most people have bought into a lot of advertizing fluff to sell their how to get a grant book or system.
Now having said that, if you are looking for a Federal grant then you will want to first register your company for government contracting. The steps are outlined at the sba.gov's website. Once there click on contracting and then on "register for government contracting" You can also learn more about grants on the sba website by clicking on loans and grants.
Finally once you have completed the steps you needed to do for government contracting you can then also apply for grants. You will want to check the "catalogue of federal domestic assistance" at cfda.gov for what federal grants are available and what the criteria is that your company has to meet in order to qualify.
There are also state and local program you will want to look into that are not always in the form of a grant such as some states will help pay the salaries of interns in a cretin industry to help with employment in their state. You just have to do some research on what programs your company may qualify for. Some are geared toward women or minority owned business's.
I would also contact a professional grant writer that has extensive experience and can give references. They will be more in tune to what types of grants are available for your particular situation and they normally take a percentage of what they get you in grants for their fee.
There may be privet or nonprofit organizations that offer grants to specifically start a business but there are no Government Grants.
Re: financial helpModerator Berta Mar 28, 2012 5:56 PM (in response to keyante)
Hi Keyante,
What a wonderful idea you have! Very commendable. You can also check with the Small Business Administration for help. I wish you the best with this undertaking. Please keep us updated on your progress.
hi everyone.... does anyone know where can i get help getting a goverment grant to start a new business


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In the early stages of the development of dentistry because of the damage that X-ray radiation causes to the body, the diagnosis of teeth was an unaffordable luxury. But today, the risk of exposure has been reduced to a minimum, thanks to the radiovisiograph. The abbreviation is simply called the visiograph.
The technology is so safe that the snapshot is not contraindicated even to nursing mothers. Due to the minimum dose of radiation, at one time the patient can take at least 10 pictures without harm to health. No less important advantage of the visiograph is the speed with which the images will be obtained.
Clinics Lumi-Dent in Kiev provide an opportunity to do both periapical X-rays and panoramic ones. Periapical X-rays cover from 1 to 3 teeth. Exact X-rays allow, for example, to see the length of the root. In case of need prosthetics, treatment or implantation of a large group of teeth - it is necessary to take a panoramic X-ray, which is called an orthopantomogram. Also, the orthopantomogram is used for general examination.
But the most modern and accurate procedure for diagnosing teeth in dentistry today is a computed tomogram, which allows you to create a three-dimensional volume image of the maxillofacial area. The resulting image allows the doctor not only to see the development of pathological processes in all planes, but also to properly plan a comprehensive restoration of the dental dental system, which is extremely important when performing dental implants, correcting bite, and many other dental procedures.
Our team successfully uses in its work all methods of diagnostics of the teeth and the jaw-facial area, with the help of modern equipment - the Vatech PHT-6500 computer tomograph and the EzSensor radiovisiograph.
If you have any questions, please contact us in any convenient way, and our specialists will give you the most detailed advice.
Prices for services you may see on the "Prices" page.


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After months of testing, BET have finally confirmed the new hosts of their flagship show, '106 & Park'.
The new recruits succeed long-serving staples Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz, who left the daily countdown on September 28th after six years.
So without further adieu, the new '106 & Park' hosts are…
Miss Mykie, Bow Wow, Paigion, and Shorty Da Prince
That's right, BET are re-working the format and shifting to a four-team presenter setup. We're subscribers to the "don't knock it, till you've tried it" club, hence will certainly be checking to see how these guys fare. Will you?
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Press Release: SourceMedia Announces Acquisition by Observer Capital
SourceMedia today announced its acquisition by Observer Capital from Investcorp. SourceMedia is a New York City-based diversified business-to-business digital media company serving the financial, technology and healthcare industries. In making the acquisition, Observer Capital affirmed its support for SourceMedia's vision and strategy, and its commitment to the company's growth.
SourceMedia's portfolio comprises many of business-to-business media's strongest brands, including American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning and Accounting Today. The company offers clients and paid subscribers digital news and information services, industry research and data applications, in-depth conferences and seminars, and specialized marketing services. Over the past four years, SourceMedia has refocused its business to digital-first publishing, marketing solutions, and performance marketing and demand generation. Under the leadership of its chief executive officer, Doug Manoni, the company has successfully enhanced its reputation for providing superior content across all channels, as evidenced by the growth of its paid audience base and its numerous journalism awards. Observer Capital's acquisition will enable SourceMedia to accelerate the digital evolution of its portfolio.
"I am excited to move forward with Observer Capital as a partner," said Doug Manoni. "Observer Capital shares our vision for SourceMedia's development and growth. We are passionate about continuing the digital evolution of these storied brands and strengthening our portfolio of services on behalf of our clients and subscribers. We are gratified by Observer's commitment to the company's growth and its support of our vision."
This is the first major acquisition for Observer Capital, which was founded in 2013 by Joseph Meyer. Observer Capital is focused on private equity and special situation investments, partnering with talented management teams to build and grow businesses.
"SourceMedia is an impressive collection of leading media brands, delivering high-quality products and services in markets of critical importance to the economy," said Joseph Meyer. "We believe the B-to-B market is poised for growth, particularly with the application of new digital technologies - and we see SourceMedia as an ideal platform from which to pursue that growth. The SourceMedia management team has a well-defined vision and strategy, has executed it extraordinarily well, and we're eager to be part of their future."


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Here at the Weatherford we believe in providing the best hospitality for our guests with ease and convenience to experience the best that Flagstaff has to offer. We conveniently have three bars and restaurants which each have different characteristics to fit the atmosphere you want to experience.
You won't find a better Navajo taco than the ones we make at Charly's! Enjoy Sam and Henry's fresh soups and breads, posole, steaks, prime rib, burgers, and vegetarian dishes — it's all moderately priced. Offering 20 beers on tap! Open from 11 am to Close daily, Charly's Pub & Grill serves lunch and dinner.
Located on our 3rd floor, our famous Zane Grey Bar and Ballroom is one of Flagstaff's most popular watering holes offering 10 beers on tap. The structure was rescued from Tombstone, AZ and pre-dates the building itself! We invite to come up and visit, grab appetizers and drinks, then wander outside to enjoy the view from the balcony!
We have restored the majestic basement into a speakeasy – style pub, serving classic fare and offering 20 beers on tap! This one of a kind space will be open daily and available to rent out for special events.


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Kinder HSPVA School Nursing Services
Kinder HSPVA has a full-time professional registered nurse, Kimberlyn C. Jordan, BSN, RN, on campus whose role includes:
- assessing the student's acute, chronic, physical and mental health needs
- collaborating with parents, school faculty and staff to support healthy learning
- serving as liaison between the student, family, community health care providers and the school
- providing health screening, health education and health promotion
- ensuring that State-mandated immunizations are current
- arranging referrals for health and wellness services
Nurse Jordan may contact you regarding a health concern so please provide current contact information (phone numbers, email addresses) to the front office. Communicate any health care needs to Nurse Jordan early in the school year so that she can ensure the planning and provision of the best possible care and support during school hours. HSPVA students are driven, creative people—who need good nutrition, effective stress management and a good night's sleep to achieve healthy academic and performance success. We can all work together to achieve this!
NOTE: Houston ISD policy dictates that Nurse Jordan may not dispense ANY medications (prescription, over-the-counter drugs [OTC] such as aspirin or tylenol, or emergency drugs such as epinephrine autoinjector or inhalers) without signed documentation from both a licensed health care professional (MD, DO, APRN, PA) and a parent. If the student needs medication while at school, please be proactive and provide these signed forms with labelled medication bottles to the nurse as soon as possible. All medicines are secured in the HSPVA clinic and monitored by the nurse. In some circumstances, a student may be authorized to carry and administer their own medication while on campus, but this also requires a discussion and signed documentation. Please contact Mrs. Jordan, School Nurse (713-942-1960 or firstname.lastname@example.com) for help or more information about this topic.
For Students and Parents: Illness
Students who become ill during school hours will be sent to the clinic. To visit the nurse, a student is given a permit showing the time he/she/they left the classroom. If illness occurs near the end of the period, the student is to report to the next period and obtain a permit from that teacher who will note if the student is missing an exam. Nurse clinic permits are time-stamped at both the classroom and the clinic upon return to class. In an urgent situation, students are assessed in the clinic without a permit. A nursing assessment will be made prior to contacting parents. The nurse or other school staff, rather than the student, will initiate communication with the parent about the illness.
Students should stay home when they are suffering from a new onset cold or flu-like illness in the contagious stage. This reduces the risk of spreading the contagion to other students and staff. A febrile student should not return to school until he/she/they are fever-free for 24 hours without temperature-reducing medications.Important documents to download:Helpful links:
2020-2021 Immunization Schedule
CDC Reducing the Spread of Flu in Schools


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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 125th Champions league goal.
Ronaldo, who has won the competition five times, netted his 125th Champions League goal just before half-time with a diving header following Joao Cancelo's cross. Cristiano Ronaldo secured an away goal for Juventus as they drew the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax.
The goal had come against the run of play, but the hosts equalised within a minute of the second half starting, through David Neres' fine curling effort from 15 yards. Both teams had late chances with Ajax's Jurgen Ekkelenkamp having a shot saved before Juventus substitute Douglas Costa hit the post.
But neither side could grab a winner and they meet in the second leg in Turin on Tuesday, 16 April. The winners of the tie face either Tottenham or Manchester City in the semi-finals, with Mauricio Pochettino's side holding a 1-0 advantage after Tuesday's first leg in London.
Ronaldo on course for fourth successive Champions League title
Ronaldo was playing for Juventus for the first time since he scored a hat-trick to give them a 3-2 aggregate victory against Atletico Madrid in the last 16. He picked up a thigh injury on international duty for Portugal and there were doubts whether he would be fit enough for the tie.
But his fifth Champions League goal of the season gives his side a good chance of reaching the final four, and a goalless draw at Juventus Stadium next week will be enough for them to advance. The Italian leaders, who are only one point away from winning the Serie A title, had not had a shot on target before their 45th-minute goal.
It came from a throw in near the halfway line and they quickly countered with Ronaldo releasing Cancelo, but no Ajax man tracked the Portugal forward's run into the penalty area and his diving header was too powerful for Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana to keep out.
Ronaldo won the Champions League title in each of the past three seasons at Real Madrid before his move last July to Juventus, who remain on course to win the tournament for the first time since 1996.
|Top Champions League goalscorers
|1. Cristiano Ronaldo
|Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus
|2. Lionel Messi
|3. Raul
|Real Madrid, Schalke
|4. Karim Benzema
|Lyon, Real Madrid
|5. Ruud Van Nistelrooy
|PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Real Madrid
|6. Robert Lewandowski
|Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich
|7. Thierry Henry
|Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona
|=8. Andriy Shevchenko
|AC Milan, Chelsea, Dynamo Kiev
|=8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
|Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris St-Germain
|10. Filippo Inzaghi
|Juventus, AC Milan
Ajax impress, but waste their chances
Ajax were playing in their first Champions League quarter-final since 2003 and will feel they should be taking a lead into the return leg in Italy. The Eredivisie leaders had 61% possession and 19 attempts, of which six were on target, while Juventus' goal came from their only effort on target.
In front of a capacity crowd at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax played some lovely one-touch football as they forced Juventus to defend deep and rely on counter-attacks. The impressive Hakim Ziyech was twice denied by away goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, with the ex-Arsenal man producing a brilliant one-handed save to push a curling effort over the bar after earlier saving a low strike.
Donny van de Beek also shot narrowly wide and Lasse Schone fired a free-kick over the top before Ronaldo's goal gave Juventus the lead. But Neres gave the hosts the equaliser they deserved within seconds of the restart as he cut inside from the left wing and curled the ball past Szczesny.
Although disappointed to not have a lead, Ajax will not be daunted by the task facing them in six days' time and will remember what happened in the previous round. In the last 16, they lost 2-1 at home in the first leg against reigning European champions Real Madrid before winning 4-1 in the second leg at the Bernabeu to book their place in the last eight.
Man of the match – David Neres (Ajax)
Another second-half goal for Ajax – stats
- Following a run of 24 wins in 28 knockout games at home in the European Cup/Champions League (drew three, lost one), Ajax are now winless in their past seven such matches (drew four, lost three), last tasting victory against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals in 1995-96.
- Juventus have progressed to the next round from six of the previous seven European Cup/Champions League ties in which they have drawn the first leg away from home; their one elimination came in their most recent such tie (v Manchester United in 1998-99 semi-final).
- Ajax are winless in their past 10 matches with Juventus (won none, drew five, lost five), the joint-longest winless record of one side against another in all European competition, along with Benfica v Bayern Munich (also 10).
- Juventus had no more than one shot on target in a Champions League encounter for the first time since April 2015, when they drew 0-0 in Monaco in the quarter-finals.
- Each of Ajax's past 12 home goals in the Champions League have come in the second half of matches.
- Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has faced Ajax five times in the Champions League without winning (played five, won none, drew four, lost one).
- Thanks to his opening goal, Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo is now the joint-top goalscorer in the Champions League at the Johan Cruyff Arena with six goals (level with Zlatan Ibrahimovic).
- Only Dusan Tadic (nine) has had a direct hand in more Ajax goals in the Champions League this season than David Neres (four – two goals, two assists).
Ronaldo 'on a different level' – what they said
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag said: "One-one is not the result you hope for, but it is a result.
"Last time we lost 2-1 to Madrid at home, so we are still in it. We had some very good opportunities." On Ronaldo's goal: "In midfield, we were wrong for a moment. Then you see they can move the game at lightning speed. You can't afford that."
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri said: "Ronaldo showed he is on a different level.
"His timing and movement is different to everyone else's, there's nothing you can do about it. He's a player who just has a different technique than the others. "It's a good result because we scored away from home, but the tie is still open. One each is better than 0-0, in Turin we will have to play to win.
"We were good defensively, the team was nice and compact and there is good reason to think we can get to the semi-finals. We're not worried."
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Hello! Welcome to the Art of Eve Skylar!
Eve Skylar is a production designer, visdev artist, cinematic storyteller, and painter in the entertainment industry, creating concept art and products for animated features, TV, AR | VR content, live action films, indie productions, interactive games, and publishing.
She recently wrapped up production design on the award-winning, Oscar-qualifying animated short La Noria by Carlos Baena of Pixar, which premiered at Siggraph Vancouver 2018 and is currently winning over 40 awards and screened at worldwide film festivals.
Previously, she was a project lead concept artist on GOOGLE's Daydream AR | VR team, where she worked on:
- Product pitches and with her team, launched the first Google IP of AR Stickers on all Pixel phones.
- Worked on original concept product and art pitch to CEO Sundar on AR Walking and Animal Character Navigation, demo was featured at Google I|O 2018.
- VR Environment designs for the Daydream Welcome Homeworld and Expeditions.
Credits include:
- Paramount Pictures – executive visdev pitch artist on four untitled animated features under the"Animation Director's Project."
- Neoglyphic Entertainment – art director on multimedia entertainment franchises; creative content and staff acquired by tech giant.
- SEGA/ Marza Animation Planet – visdev and color key artist on first feature animation "Space Pirate Captain Harlock," featured at the 70th Venice International Film Festival (2014).
- BRC Imagination Arts – lookdev art style and key frame illustrations for immersive interactive museum designs in Washington DC.
- Facebook game for Don Daglow Entertainment of "Neverwinter Nights"
- Unicorn Studios– visdev on "Monkey King" animated feature, founded by former EVP of DreamWorks.
- Her original stop-motion shortfilm, Day Job, self-written and directed in collaboration with Studio X and Academy of Arts, was recently featured on an Apple Inc. interview commercial.
- Pixealt, Mexico – Best International Animated Short Film
- Spain Premiere – SITGES
- Itally Premiere, Turin's VIEW Fest – Best Short Film
- ScreamFest – Best Animated Short Film
- Animalada, Servilla Spain – Best National Short Film
- Granollers Fantastik Film Festival, Paris – Best Animation
- Festival de Cinema de Teroor de Molins de Rei, Silver Melies Award for Best European Short Film + The Kakalabutaka Award
- Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival, 3 Awards –
- Young Jury Award to Best National Shortfilm
- IES Pablo Neruda Award to Best Shortfilm
- Leon Ortega Art School Award to Best Photography
She is always interested in new daring ventures and challenging opportunities to work alongside a team of creatives in producing memorable visual stories and entertainment franchises.
[LinkedIn] www.linkedin.com/in/eveskylar/
[Production Design on La Noria]: www.lanoriafilm.com
[Interview]: http://industry.zerply.com/eve-skylar-interview/


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Central Street Yoga was the blossoming of a seed planted several years ago by now studio owner, Shana Stitzel. The where, how, and when swirled on the proverbial cosmic back-burner of life for several years as Shana and her husband Rich juggled extremely busy & complex schedules as two self-employed creatives with two teenage daughters. Happy in the lives they created, but approaching the next phase of schooling for their daughter's high school life, Shana and Rich found their sites aiming at their favorite Chicago suburb of Evanston.
Shana Marie Stitzel's desire to teach yoga began with her journey into meditation and most importantly, as she describes it, "the journey into truth & presence ". Completely dedicated to teaching others to reflect joy, peace, and light into every moment of their lives, she shares her own light & love with others by sharing from traditional forms of yoga with the emphasis being mindfulness


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Worship is an action that has both physical and spiritual aspects. Let's define worship before we see if the Roman Catholic church advocates the worship of Mary.
- Worship: "in its most general sense is homage paid to a person or a thing. In this sense we may speak of hero-worship, worship of the emperor, of demons, of the angels, even of relics, and especially of the Cross.1
- Worship: "The service of praise, adoration, thanksgiving, and petition directed toward God through actions and attitudes. Christian worship is Trinitarian in form as praise is offered to God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit."2
Catholics attribute to Mary both physical (altars, bowing down, feasts, locations ) and spiritual (adoration, devotion to, entrust to, glory due to, looking to, prayer to, worship of) aspects of worship. But, God warns people not to fall into idolatry and false worship and to avoid such practices because they lead to sin. Consider this verse from Isaiah. Does it fit the Roman Catholic people?
- "Then the Lord said, 'Because this people draw near with their words and honor Me with their lip service, but they remove their hearts far from Me, and their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote,'" (Isaiah 29:13).
The point is that Roman Catholics say they do not worship Mary, but they do the very things that are consistent with worship. In other words, they do everything consistent with the essence of worship while denying that they actually do it.
Let's take a look at the following table that illustrates the scriptural issues concerning worship and the pictorial representations as well as quotes in from Catholic sources. What do you think? what do you think? Does Catholicism promote the practice of worshiping Mary while denying that it is actually worship?
|"I love You, O LORD, my strength." 2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold," (Psalm 18:1–2). And, "Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in holy array," (Psalm 29:1–2). And, "O Lord, open my lips, That my mouth may declare Your praise," (Psalm 51:15).
|"and let us arise and go up to Bethel, and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone," (Gen. 35:3).
|Bowing Down
|"When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up; I too am just a man," (Acts 10:25-26). And, "Moses made haste to bow low toward the earth and worship. 9 He said, "If now I have found favor in Your sight, O Lord, I pray, let the Lord go along in our midst, even though the people are so obstinate, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Your own possession," (Exodus 34:8–9).
See also, Rev. 22:8–9.
|Devotion to
|"And this I say for your own benefit; not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is seemly, and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord," (1 Cor. 7:35, ).
|"All generations will call me blessed": "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs. . . . This very special devotion . . . differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration." The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary," (CCC 971)
|Entrust to
|"Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right," (1 Pet. 4:19).
|"By entrusting ourselves to her prayer, we abandon ourselves to the will of God together with her: 'Thy will be done,' (CCC 2677).
|"Tomorrow shall be a feast to the Lord," (Exodus 32:5).
|"The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary," (CCC. 971).
|Glory due to
|"Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the LORD in holy array," (1 Chron. 16:29).
"We, therefore, who, though unworthy, hold the place of Vicar of Christ upon earth, shall never cease to promote the glory of so great a Mother, as long as life endures." (Vatican.va)
|"Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you people say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." 21 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father," (John 4:20–21).
|Look to
|"So our eyes look to the Lord our God, Until He shall be gracious to us," (Psalm 123:2).
|"After speaking of the Church, her origin, mission, and destiny, we can find no better way to conclude than by looking to Mary," (CCC 972).
|Prayer to
|"Then I called upon the name of the LORD: 'O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!'" (Psalm 116:4).
"Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life," (John 17:1–2).
|"Let us turn in prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith. Mother, help our faith! Open our ears to hear God's word and to recognize his voice and call..." (Vatican.va)
"This twofold movement of prayer to Mary has found a privileged expression in the Ave Maria: Hail Mary [or Rejoice, Mary]: the greeting of the angel Gabriel opens this prayer..." (CCC 2676)
|Worship of
|"You shall fear only the LORD your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name," (Deut. 6:13).
"Then Jesus said to him, "Go, Satan! For it is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND SERVE HIM ONLY,'"" (Matt. 4:10).
"Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy," (Rev. 19:10).
|"...when she [Mary] is the subject of preaching and worship she prompts the faithful to come to her Son..." (Vatican Council II, p. 420, See documenation here.)
"There are several degrees of this worship: ... 3) As the Blessed Virgin has a separate and absolutely supereminent rank among the saints, the worship paid to her is called hyperdulia (for the meaning and history of these terms see Suicer, Thesaurus ecclesiasticus, 1728)." (newadvent.org/cathen/15710a.htm)
I think it is obvious that the Roman Catholic Church advocates the worship of Mary. I also believe that their denial that it is truly worship is nothing more than lip service to cover their idolatry.
"Then the Lord said, "Because this people draw near with their words and honor Me with their lip service, but they remove their hearts far from Me, and their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote," (Isaiah 29:13).