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- noun emotional dissociative disorder in which there is loss of contact with your own personal reality accompanied by feelings of unreality and strangeness
- noun representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality
- noun (existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
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Bifo gives a rigorous analysis of just how these effects are manifesting, through an attention to what he calls the depersonalisation and cellularisation of time: 'cells of productive time can be mobilised in punctual, casual and fragmentary forms.
Mute magazine - Culture and politics after the net - CULTURE AND POLITICS AFTER THE NET
"Sociologists feel that the unusual violence associated with crime here has to do with cultural 'depersonalisation' which has been the net outcome of the repression associated with apartheid.
The prosecutor will also now not be confronted with the International Committee of the Red Cross's stark conclusions about this programme pdf: "This regime was clearly designed to undermine human dignity and to create a sense of futility by inducing, in many cases, severe physical and mental pain and suffering, with the aim of obtaining compliance and extracting information, resulting in exhaustion, depersonalisation and dehumanisation."
George Bush: no escaping torture charges | Katherine Gallagher
I don't think it's really fair to say it's just a matter of Pratchett not liking shopping centres or muzak; I think, in fact, that he's making a far broader and more serious point here than he does in almost all his other novels - the 'gimmick' isn't shopping centres, it's depersonalisation and the advent of the hyperreal.
One of the tragedies with the current paradigms in the helping professions is the disdain and depersonalisation from "care-givers" to that people who need personal attendant services or other forms of assistance.
With the depersonalisation of this agency, the paring away of anthropomorphic characteristics, Dick escapes a literalist symbolism of divine and sentient beings to offer us a more realistic picture of this type of memetic entity, not a sentient being as such, but a simulacrum of one, a model and a program running in his imagination.
Where the religious would tend to personify the Mainframe as a God or as a pantheon of gods each with separate functions, I prefer the mystic's depersonalisation of that, the treatment of it as a non-anthropomorphised deep structure rather than a conscious being.
Where the religious would tend to personify the Mainframe as a God or as a pantheon of gods each with separate functions, I prefer the mystic's depersonalisation of that, the treatment of it as a non-anthropomorphised deep structure rather than a conscious being.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for a doctor to justify modern treatments because the high variability of human response coupled with the depersonalisation of mass medicine as it is practiced in large hospitals has created an atmosphere of fierce opposition to it in many people.
Under colonialism and apartheid domination African countries suffered the same political, economic, social and cultural domination, which led to the depersonalisation of sections of communities, falsification of their history, disparagement and negation of their moral and social values and cultural institutions.


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In this sample donation letter for a non-profit organization, the opening sentence is definitely the most important part of your donation request. Why? Because if it doesn't immediately grab the reader's attention and make them want to find out more (and donate), then they won't read another word. Instead, your meticulously crafted donation letter will be immediately tossed into the trash.
So, how do you craft the perfect opening sentence for your donation request? By evoking an immediate emotional reaction by depicting a dramatic situation that will capture the reader's imagination by placing them in the midst of the action.
Professional copywriter and fundraising consultant Alan Sharpe explains exactly how to do just that in article below.
The Most Important Sentence You Will Ever Write In Your Fundraising Letter
This is the most important sentence you will ever read. Or write.
You have only five seconds to grab the attention of your donor with your fundraising letter. That's why your opening sentence is the most important sentence in your letter.
If you want to lose your reader immediately, start your letter by talking about yourself. That works every time.
For example, if you are a children's cancer hospital and you want your readers to ignore your fundraising letter, start it like this:
St. Peter's Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer. Ranked one of the best pediatric cancer hospitals in the country, St. Peter's is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
Start your letter with yourself and pile on the statistics, and you are guaranteed to lose your reader immediately.
But if you want your donors to read your letter from top to bottom, and donate when they are done, then start with drama. Write your opening sentence as if it was the opening line of a John Grisham novel.
For example, if you are a children's cancer hospital, hunt down a young patient who has been helped by your hospital. Interview the parents. Discover their story. Then tell their story in a dramatic way.
Open your letter like this:
Bellinda Cartwright was sitting in the emergency department of the Metro Hospital in Seattle. The clock had finally struck 6:30pm. That meant Bellinda and her husband had been on this roller coaster for 12 hours straight. She was exhausted. Sleeping in Bellinda's arms was Samantha, their nine-month-old daughter. The doctor walked in. He looked down at her baby. He looked at Bellinda. Your baby has cancer," he said.
See the difference? Feel the difference?
Remember, you only have your donor's attention for five seconds. During that five seconds, your donor decides if she wants to continue reading your fundraising letter. So you must work as hard as you can to grab your donor's attention, and keep it.
There are many ways to start a fundraising letter, of course. You can use an intriguing quote. Or an arresting statistic. Or a provocative question. Or many other devices.
But the big advantage that a dramatic story has over most other openings is that it compels your donor to keep reading.
A dramatic opening not only arrests your donor's attention. It also compels them to continue reading to discover how the story ends.
Make sure that when you tell your story, you dramatize it. Don't just recite the facts. Dramatize them.
Take the donor to the place where it happened. Set the scene. Introduce your main characters. Make them human.
Create tension, suspense, conflict, in your opening sentence so that your donor simply has to continue reading to the end to find out how it all ends.
Dramatic stories are irresistible. Everyone likes a good story. So look for the drama in your work. Find the people who have been touched by the work you do, the cause you champion, and open your fundraising letters with one of their stories.
Donors respond to dramatic stories by reading. And donating. The end.
About the author
Alan Sharpe is a direct response copywriter, fundraising consultant, author, speaker, trainer and newsletter publisher. Through his copywriting, coaching and consulting, Alan helps non-profit organizations worldwide to acquire donors, raise funds and retain donors. Sign up for Alan's free weekly newsletter, Really Asking for It.
More Donation Letter Tips
Make Your Donation Letter A Quick Read – A great donation letter is one that can be read quickly, one that's easily skimmed for highlights and packs a powerful call to action. Let's face facts here. Hardly anyone is going to read every word of your fundraising letter. In fact, you're doing great just getting them to open it.
Five Fundraising Letter Tips – When writing a fundraising letter, there are five things you should do to get more donations. These 5 tips for writing fundraising letters are all about communicating directly with your reader in an engaging manner that captures their interest. A donation appeal letter should personalize your cause by telling a story about a real person, not a general problem.
How To Write Fundraising Letters – Writing fundraising letters is a task many people find daunting. Here's an overview of how to write fundraising letters, including a sample letter to get you started. With these tips and a sample letter to work from, you'll find it goes much easier.
Give Donors What They Want – The secret to getting donations for your non-profit is to give donors what they want. People give to causes in order to make a difference in others lives. And what donors really want to know is how their donation will help people.

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Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers
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–Ashley Tisdale released the official tracklisting for her album, Guilty Pleasure today on her official website:
1. Acting Out
2. It's Alright, It's OK
3. Masquerade
4. Overrated
5. Hot Mess
6. How Do You Love Someone
7. Tell Me Lies
8. What If
9. Erase & Rewind
10. Hair
11. Delete You
12. Me Without You
13. Crank It Up
14. Switch
15. I'm Back *
16. Watcha Waiting For *
The Exclusive Limited Edition version of "Guilty Pleasure" has 2 extra bonus tracks that Ashley picked exclusively for fans. There are only a limited amount available, so pre-order it here before it's too late!
And don't forget to watch Ashley's video for "It's Alright, It's OK" HERE.


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Vitreous enamel - decoration
If you really want to see how durable vitreous enamel is and enjoy an excellent pint of proper English beer, go and have a look at the "The Old Swan" Inn at Netherton in the West Midlands. Locally, it is always known as Ma Pardoe's after a former landlady.
The ceiling is enamelled, the usual way of fitting out pubs a hundred years ago. The panels are original and pretty good even by modern standards. And don't miss the enamelled signs - it is a real experience.
The beers are brewed on the premises and are superb! - Personal tasting carried out by the General Manager of the Vitreous Enamellers' Association. No food in the bar - it affects the taste of the beer!
Olde Swan 87 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley,
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Actress Misty Upham found dead after going missing
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A family spokeswoman has confirmed that a body found in a ravine near Seattle is 32-year-old actress Misty Upham.
Upham, known for roles in August: Osage County and Django Unchained, had been missing since 6 October.
Her body was found following a search of the area by friends and family. Her father, Charles Upham, confirmed her identity to the authorities.
The Native American actress was understood to have suffered from bipolar disorder.
Police Commander Steve Stocker said there was presently no evidence or information "to believe there is foul play."
At the time of her disappearance, her father expressed concern that the actress was off her medication and may have been suicidal.
However, film-maker Tracy Rector - a long-time friend and spokesperson for the family, said: "The family has stated that, after seeing the body, they still do not feel that Misty Upham committed suicide."
The body was found by a family member during a search of the area on Thursday. A purse with identification belonging to Upham was reportedly found at the scene.
Ms Rector suggested there was hostility between local police and the Native American community who live on the Muckleshoot reservation, where Upham had been staying.
"The family wants everyone to know that the Auburn police did not help with this situation at all. They refused to help. When she disappeared on Oct. 5, the family knew something was seriously wrong - it was out of character for her to be gone so long without being in touch - and they repeatedly went to the police, who insisted there was no cause for concern," she told the Hollywood Reporter.
Actress Juliette Lewis tweeted that Upham "spoke out a lot against injustices within the Native community. And had known enemies. Police must do an investigation".
Lewis later tweeted: "I can't sleep. Too much darkness. I feel so sad about Misty. I know she has more to say. And about how she died."
Upham, who played the housekeeper in the 2013 film August: Osage County with Meryl Streep, bemoaned the fact that, as a Native American, she was typically cast as "a maid, or a prisoner".
She once described herself as "painfully shy".
"When I'm in front of the camera, or talking to people as an actress, and not as myself, it's like I become another person. Somehow possessed with somebody who is worth talking to. Because at home people could care less about what I have to say," she said.
"So, so sad to hear this news — all our thoughts are with her family and with her beautiful spirit," Streep commented to the Hollywood Reporter, on learning of Upham's death.
Upham was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her supporting role as new mum Lila in the 2008 film Frozen River, in which she co-starred with the Oscar-nominated actress Melissa Leo, who called her death "such a loss.".
Animal charity Peta said: "The world will be a colder place without Misty's warm heart, and she will be sorely missed at PETA. She was extremely kind and cared deeply about animals; constantly calling for protection for the bears suffering in roadside zoos on tribal land, a call we will carry forward in her honour."
According to her family, Upham moved to the Seattle area to help care for Mr Upham, who had suffered a stroke. She was reportedly staying on the Muckleshoot reservation, and was last seen walking from an apartment south of Seattle.


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How beautiful is this Fay Andrada ring? I think it's perfect. She is a jewelry designer from Brooklyn; all her pieces are so lovely. You can get it here. Need Supply Co. is quickly becoming my favourite online store...
Saturday, February 23, 2013
pien-oka | Fay Andrada
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aine | Fashion
Last Thursday was the day of the fashion shoot. I was looking forward to this the MOST. Haha. But now I'm also a little sad because it was the last one.
I wanted a sporty-relaxed chic vibe.
I wanted a sporty-relaxed chic vibe.
Note, the photos have not been retouched yet.
Make Up - Me
Styling - Me
Hair - Crystal Novotny
Photography - Damian Sandone© All photos subject to copyright.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
shelby | jewelry shoot
Last Friday (of the blizzard!) was the day of my jewelry shoot. Basically we had to create a make up look suitable for a jewelry ad. I worked on gorgeous Shelby - she had such a cute hybrid British/American accent!
Photos not yet retouched.
Photography by Peter Lueders
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Photos not yet retouched.
Photography by Peter Lueders
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open up your ssense(s)
arm cuffs (heck the whole outfit)
glitter plexi heel boot
Now I remember why I forbade myself from visiting online store SSENSE. It just makes me depressed.
Ugh can I be rich already so I can add these two M.M.M. beauties to my wardrobe.
Images from SSSENSE
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Labels: maison martin margiela, MMM, ssense, want, wishlist
Friday, February 8, 2013
cheera | yahina
On Tuesday I had my first go at doing make up on a professional model (!!) Her name is Cheera. Get a load of that bone structure.
I'm very pleased with how the make up and hair turned out. I feel like I could have gone a touch heavier with the eyes to get an even more grungy feel but I like the end result here. Very sex-kitten-ish.
This was the bumped up look:Siggi's turn to do the make up and my turn for hair. The model Yahina was stunning, to say the least!
And this was Siggi's bumped up look, again with a lip. She used Mac Vegas Volt and an OCC Lip Tar on top, of which I don't know the name sorry!
*Photos have not been retouched as yet.
Photographer: Peter Lueders
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Labels: beauty, MUD, photoshoot, work
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
inspiration for beauty photo-shoot #2
Tomorrow I have my second beauty photo-shoot coming up.
This is the model I'll be working on...super excited! Apparently she's a mix of Thai-Chinese-Indian. Wow. Jealous, who me? ;)
I'm going for a grungy-rocker sort of vibe, with a slight nod to the 60s. A very lived-in make up sort of look, much like the one seen here on Gemma Arterton (love her), done by Lisa Eldridge (love her more) a while ago.
And because I like to be a total nerd about these things..I made a collage on polyvore.
I'm excited. It's gonna be hectic but fun. Stay tuned folks!
(Images of Gemma Arterton from here, images of model Cheera here)
This is the model I'll be working on...super excited! Apparently she's a mix of Thai-Chinese-Indian. Wow. Jealous, who me? ;)
I'm excited. It's gonna be hectic but fun. Stay tuned folks!
(Images of Gemma Arterton from here, images of model Cheera here)
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Labels: inspiration, model, photoshoot, work
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Greg Kadel | Fulvia Farolfi | Eniko Mihalik
Vogue Italia May 2011
Images found here.
Make Up Artist: Fulvia Farolfi
Photgrapher: Greg Kadel
I always thought Eniko has such an amazing, interesting face. Sensual and innocent at the same time.
This one example of the kind of work I want to achieve one day.
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Where There Is No Doctor
Where There is No Doctor is the most widely used health education book in tropical and sub-tropical developing countries. Based on David Werner's experiences at his Project Piaxtla in western Mexico, it was originally written in Spanish as Donde No Hay Doctor. It has since been revised and has sold over one million copies and been translated into over 100 languages. It covers all aspects of people's health ranging from diarrhoea to malaria and bone fractures and ringworm. Special emphasis is placed on hygiene, a healthy diet and vaccinations, and the book explains to readers what they can do themselves and how to prevent, recognise and treat many common sicknesses. It also shows them how to recognise problems they are unable to cope with and need to refer to a health worker. This new revised edition includes information about some additional health problems such as AIDS, dengue fever, complications from abortion, drug addiction and covers in detail both childbirth and family planning.[1]Its distribution is worldwide. In the British Medical Journal a review said:
Chances are that if you visited a remote district hospital in a developing country you would find a well thumbed copy of Where There Is No Doctor in its library. The book is intended primarily for village health workers, but generations of doctors and medical missionaries who have worked in under-resourced communities globally will vouch for its value in providing concise reliable information.[2]
External Links
- Download book from hesperian.org
- Purchase book at talcuk.org
- Where There Is No Doctor at GoogleBooks
- Wikipedia: Where There Is No Doctor


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In game reserves where night drives are permitted, a spotlight is a useful photographic accessory, especially in the digital age. With modern cameras, sensors can utilize the light of the spotlight and produce mind-boggling results.
Beginner tip
When night falls, cameras fail. Even when using a spotlight, most cameras will not be able to focus, never mind capture an image, in the poor light. So if you intend to photograph during the night, with the light of a spotlight, make sure that you use a good flash to light up the subject. Concentrate on subjects close by, as a standard flash will not reach very far. Be careful of auto focus, as the camera will not easily be able to focus on the subject. If your camera has a manual focus setting, use it.
Pro tip
The only way to photograph with a spotlight at night is if you have a fast lens, i.e. f/2.8 or f/4. A slower lens will not let enough light through to the sensor, resulting in a too slow shutter speed. A slower lens will also not focus effectively in the light of a spotlight. Arguably, the best lens for night-time spotlight photography from a game drive vehicle is a 70-200mm f/2.8. Be careful, though, not to shine the spotlight directly into the eyes of certain species because this can cause damage to their eyes.
Lighting tip
When using a spotlight, notice the difference in light color between the spotlight and normal light. A spotlight is usually more orange than daylight, so if you use a spotlight during the day, the colour of the area it lights will be different from the surrounding light. The same applies to using a spotlight and a flash simultaneously. The light from the flash will come out very blue compared to the spotlight.
How you can take a similar image
- Lens: Medium telephoto lens.


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Ted Kennedy Jr.: Educating and protecting against youth concussions
Students across Connecticut have settled back into their classrooms and football, soccer, hockey and other fall sports seasons are well underway. This year Connecticut has implemented new training and procedures to keep student athletes safe from concussions so that they can continue to excel on the field and in the classroom.
As the result of a law passed by the General Assembly, the state Department of Education released its "Concussion Plan and Guidelines for Connecticut Schools" and will begin ensuring that coaches, parents and athletes are familiar with its contents. This document provides comprehensive information on the signs and symptoms of a concussion, the risks posed by a concussion, how to obtain medical treatment and how to allow for a complete recuperation.
The symptoms of a concussion often do not appear until hours after the initial injury. Beginning this year, student athletes and their parents will be provided with a document familiarizing them with the symptoms of a concussion, and how to help someone safely with a concussion. By providing parents with this information we can ensure concussed athletes receive the care they need quicker than they have in the past and help avoid further injuries. All student athletes and their parents or legal guardians will now need to sign a consent form acknowledging that they have received the concussion education materials before the start of any athletic season.
It is required that all interscholastic and intramural coaches take a concussion education course in order to receive their coaching permit. Beginning this year, coaches will be required to review concussion and head injury materials prepared by the state Education Department in order to ensure they are familiar with current concussion safety protocols.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury characterized by a temporary loss in brain function and frequently resulting in subtle or significant cognitive and emotional symptoms. Concussions can be caused by a direct blow to the head or as the result of rapid acceleration or deceleration of the body or rotational forces significant enough to shake the brain.
Not giving the brain enough time to heal after a concussion can be extremely dangerous. Athletes who have had a concussion have a greater chance of suffering a repeat injury. A second concussion received before the brain fully heals from the first can slow recovery and increase the chances for long-term health problems. Long-term consequences can include permanent changes to how the athlete, thinks, feels or acts, as well as their ability to learn and remember. A repeat concussion can even result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage or death.
All concussions are serious injuries to the brain, and it is important that they be treated that way. The new protocols released this year will help give parents, athletes and coaches the tools they need to manage concussion risks and help keep students healthy on the field and in the classroom.
Ted Kennedy Jr. is a Connecticut state senator representing the 12th District. The district includes Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison and North Branford.


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In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine [Audiobook]
30 November 2016, 20:01
2016 | M4B@64 kbps + EPUB | 9 hrs 19 mins | 254.09MB
Making his way from the Polish border in the west, through the capital city and the heart of the 2014 revolution, to the eastern frontline near the Russian border, seasoned war reporter Tim Judah brings a rare glimpse of the reality behind the headlines. Along the way he talks to the people living through the conflict - mothers, soldiers, businessmen, poets, politicians - whose memories of a contested past shape their attitudes, allegiances, and hopes for the future. Together, their stories paint a vivid picture of a nation trapped between powerful forces, both political and historical.
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L-arginine is an amino acid that helps the body build protein.
Your body usually makes all the L-arginine it needs. L-arginine is also found in most protein-rich foods, including fish, red meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans and dairy products.
As a supplement, L-arginine can be used orally and topically.
Because L-arginine acts as a vasodilator, opening (dilating) blood vessels, many people take oral L-arginine to try to treat cardiovascular conditions and erectile dysfunction.
Research on the use of L-arginine for specific conditions shows:
L-arginine is considered to be generally safe and might be effective at lowering blood pressure, reducing the symptoms of angina and treating erectile dysfunction due to a physical cause.
However, if you take a blood pressure drug, talk to your doctor before using L-arginine.
Using L-arginine orally or topically is generally considered safe.
Oral use of L-arginine might cause:
L-arginine isn't recommended after a heart attack due to concerns that the supplement might increase the risk of death.
L-arginine can worsen allergies or asthma. Use the supplement with caution if you have these conditions.
Be careful about taking L-arginine if you've had cold sores or genital herpes. Too much L-arginine in your system can potentially trigger the virus that causes those conditions.
Possible interactions include:
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-l-arginine/art-20364681
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An app called "Make me Asian" that added details like narrowed eyes and conical hats to screenshots of users has been pulled from the Google Play store after inciting widespread public outrage, including a Change.org petition that was signed by more than 8,400 supporters.
MORE MOBILE: Hottest Android news and rumors for week ending Jan. 18
"Make me Asian," along with the similarly offensive "Make me Indian," which featured things like feathers and war paint, are gone as of today. Their creator was listed as KimberyDeiss, who apparently had a large number of "Make me ..." apps on the Play store, according to AppBrain. That developer page appears to be down as well.
Peter Chin, a Washington, D.C., pastor and the organizer of the Change.org petition, celebrated the deletion of the apps, telling NPR, "I am deeply thankful to those who realized the danger of these stereotypes entering the mainstream and spoke out against this app, [b]ut I am also appreciative of Google, who listened to our concerns and acted accordingly."
However, it took some time before Google acted in this case -- Chin first blogged about the app in mid-November, and the intervening months saw a Twitter campaign and the aforementioned petition have no effect on the Play store until today.
Somewhat strangely an avowedly progressive company, Google has been at the center of the occasional sociopolitical controversy of late. Iris, the Android platform's ostensible answer to Apple's Siri, was hammered for early versions that provided stridently right-wing answers to some queries in early 2012. That, of course, was after Siri itself came under fire from pro-choice activists for apparently being hesitant to direct users to Planned Parenthood locations. (For the record, both apps have been updated to be less controversial.)
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Almost there, Flans, almost there! In here, we get some tears, some fears but no beers. Sorry. I keep forgetting to put out the disclaimer, so um, All Characters and Places Not Named Tess Are Joss Whedon's Babies. Treat Them With Care And Respect.
And enjoy...comments are always welcome...
River flicked a switch here and shifted a lever there. She watched her hands move, not the positions of the switches and dials. Her mind was elsewhere, in the common area, listening to the echoes of laughter and joy that the stories had produced. No one had been spared; Kaylee told about Simon, Simon told about River, Zoe told stories about Wash that she hadn't thought she was ready to share yet. Inara had even contributed with stories from the Training House, when she had been a novice. Mal and Tess had continued to try to out-do one another in stories of bravado, games and injuries that had healed. Jayne had even told of some of the conversations he and Book had enjoyed. All in all, River decided, it was the cleansing they had needed. The secret stories had been shared, the pain of loss shared and recognized in each other. She was calm as she prepared the ship to enter Shadow's atmosphere. The planet looked inviting from up here. She wondered how inviting it would be to Tess, the only one on board Serenity who still called it home.
Instead of descending, she put them into orbit and autopilot as she went looking for the crew.
She found them where they had fallen asleep, mid-smiles.
Jayne sprawled across the table, a small puddle of drool indicating his unguarded state. Zoe was curled up on her side in the largest, most comfortable chair Mal had found for her months ago. Kaylee and Simon were snuggled against the side of Zoe's chair, with Zoe's gentle hand on little Kaylee's head. River was reminded of a mother watching over her babies as she felt the peace radiating from the trio. And as she turned, River saw her favorite sight of all: Inara and Mal, finally without emotional walls between them. Inara, with her head on Mal's shoulder, clasping his left hand in both of hers, her lips in a half-smile that revealed the true peace she had sought for so long in the captain's presence. And Mal, his arm around her shoulders, keeping her tight against his chest, his face set even in his sleep. River hated to wake them. Tess was the only one she needed, anyway. She went in search of the only body missing from the tableau of familial peace.
Tess, the heart of the joys and mirth-filled delight, was sobbing in the shuttle bay.
River went to her and silently held the woman as she wept. Tess didn't need to speak; River knew the pain had become nearly unbearable. River had known when Tess had left the room quietly and unnoticed to finally let go of the efforts it took to always smile. The aching never seemed to lessen, no matter how many times she bid her farewells. She let River comfort her. She didn't know why.
"It's nearly time," River said. "Are you ready?"
Tess looked at River through teary eyes.
"When you close your eyes," she gulped, repeating River's first question to her, "what do you see?"
"Everything," River smiled. "You'll be just fine."
"I know I will," Tess said, exapserated. "But how will everyone else...Did y'see them in there?"
"Wanna see something you've never seen before?" River asked, her eyes aglow. Tess wiped the tears from her face.
"I surely do," she sighed. "I'm just afraid o'what comes after."
River pulled Tess to her feet and together they ran barefoot to the bridge. Tess was exhausted by the time they reached it, and collapsed into one of the seats. She took a breath and looked at the sun breaking over the planet's curve...and couldn't let the breath out.
"Is it home?" River asked. "Is it the right one?"
"Oh, River," she finally managed. "It's...unbelievable. How did you...how could you have known I was needin' t'see...this?"
"I have my ways," River laughed. Tess looked at her in awe.
"Keep those ways, m'girl," she murmured. "Maybe you can keep that crew smilin' always."
"Ready for a secret?" River whispered.
"Ever and always," Tess whispered back.
"They don't always understand my ways," River confided. Tess laughed out loud.
"No one should ever understand all a girl's ways," she said mysteriously. "Least of all them that's closest to her. Otherwise, how would she remind them o'the fun they once had? You just keep watching them and their day to days. Make 'em laugh at themselves and they'll start pullin' for each other. Keepin' the smiles on their own. And you'll find you've got new secrets to hold for 'em for when they're needin' again."
River smiled, not just because she knew what Tess meant, but because she saw that Tess's worries no longer troubled her.
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Mal opened his eyes first and felt the most stiff he'd felt in a long, long time. He also couldn't feel his right arm, which was odd, but not nearly as odd as the fact that he woke up on the floor of the dining area. He blinked and breathed in Inara's perfume. He smiled, wondering how he'd gotten that lucky...and then saw and remembered how she had drifted off to sleep against his shoulder. He watched her chest rise and fall rhythmically and felt a deep satisfaction in his soul. He had never been so uncomfortable in his life, yet he never wanted to move. He noticed how tightly she held his hand and somehow, that made him even more...content.
She stirred. He tried to not move so she wouldn't wake up. He didn't want it to end. Not yet. He wasn't ready to go back to the distance they had set between each other and seemed unable to cross. He wasn't ready to have to be on guard again, to defend himself again, to hide behind words again. And he didn't want her to know he'd been watching her sleep.
Inara's eyes fluttered open. She was often the first to wake after an appointment. It wouldn't do to have the customer see her with her mask off. She breathed in...Mal's scent. It was a clean scent of soap and gunpowder and...that indefinable Mal. She felt him tense under her, his hand twitched with dreams. That confused her. Not as much as the scent...and certainly not as much as what she saw. She was not in her shuttle. She was in the common area. And she knew in whose embrace she was. She prayed he was still asleep. She prayed everyone else was, too. She didn't want to move...she didn't want to be awake. She wanted to stay in his arms, in his embrace, with his hand in hers. She wanted his unguarded sleep where there was no verbal sparring. She wanted her unguarded sleep where she felt loved...
They lay like that, neither admitting to be awake, both hoping the other was still asleep, for only a few moments, but it felt indescribably long and far too short, nevertheless.
Mal's arm twitched. She risked a glance...and immediately wished she hadn't. He was watching her. His eyes...his face was so impossibly close to hers. All she had to do was lift her head just a few inches and...he was going to meet her...his mouth was so close...he could breathe in her essence...the warmth from her...
Jayne coughed as he woke up, sending the two of them to standing positions in a matter of seconds. Neither of them knew how they did it. Jayne didn't see, he was too busy stretching his neck and back and rolling his shoulders. His rude awakening had also startled Zoe, Kaylee and Simon out of their sleep. Zoe saw her captain and Inara and guessed what had almost happened. Instantly, she wanted to throttle Jayne. Of all the stupid ways to wake up, she thought bitterly.
"I guess I'd better, um," Mal was stammering, edging towards the corridor. Inara was fussing with her hair.
"I have some things I need to, that is," Inara was trembling as she edged towards the corridor leading to the shuttle bay. No one seemed to notice. The two fled the scene.
Simon helped Kaylee up, then offered his help to Zoe. When she was up and stretching, he put his arm around Kaylee's shoulders and mumbled his good morning's in her ear. And then realized Tess was nowhere to be found.
"Where's Tess?" he asked, suddenly concerned. At Jayne's shrug, he started towards the shuttle bay before hearing Tess's voice float into the room. He turned to see her enter the room, laughing.
"Tess is here," she was saying. "You lazies ain't gonna b'lieve where we're orbitin'..." She looked around. "Where's Mal?"
"I think he was lookin' for you," Zoe lied. She cleared her throat. "He went off in that direction."
"Oh, well," Tess smiled. "Maybe he just went t'clean up before we land. Speakin' a'which...y'all are more'n welcome to rest a whiles once we've landed. I think y'could use the break from these walls. Even for a day or two...the fresh air down on my property will do you some good."
"Fresh air?" Jayne scoffed. "Is that all?"
"Well, I could try to throw some dust up in the air you breathe," Tess offered. "But I'd get mighty tired 'fore too long."
"Oh, let's see what the Cap'n says," Kaylee yawned. "It'd be shiny t'see the places you talked about an'where you grew up. Maybe he'll let us stick around for a while. Y'know, just till..." Her voice faltered as she realized what she almost said.
"Just till I get sick of y'all and scare y'off," Tess said, ignoring the possibilities of sadness. She squeezed Kaylee's hand as she whispered, "There's no need for you to see what my house looks like after I get bored o'chores."
Kaylee smiled, grateful for the light spirit Tess offered.
"Where did the Cap'n wander off to this time?" Tess sighed, looking around her. "It's not like him t'take so long in findin' me."
"That's only cause you talk so loud it's hard to lose you," Mal said from the doorway. He was buttoning a fresh shirt and pointedly ignoring everyone's eyes. Only Zoe and Tess noticed.
"Fresh clothes," Simon breathed. "That sounds like a wonderful idea. If you'll excuse me..." He bowed slightly and made his exit. Jayne, Kaylee and Zoe followed his example. Mal looked at Tess finally.
"You been cryin'," he said softly.
"You been lyin'," she replied.
"Me?" he laughed, coming into the room more. "What am I lyin' about?"
"You love her," Tess pointed out. When he didn't turn around, she continued. "Mal, don't lie anymore. To me, to you, and most of all to her. Life's too short."
"Baby Girl," he warned. "Don't. You don't know what it is you're talkin' about."
"Mal, if you don't do something you'll lose her!"
"I lost her a long time ago," he said softly, still not facing her. "She made her choice."
"Did she?" Tess asked. "The same way I made my choice when the War started?"
"Tess, you don't know what has gone on here," he hissed. "You think 'cause you sat here and collected bits and pieces of stories and funny lil' anecdotes that you've figured out what we've done and lost and experienced. I've been shot, stabbed, tortured, married, chased by Reavers, not to mention the Alliance and their top men. I've lost crew and friends and now I'm losing you...and... You don't know what you're talkin' about."
"Don't lose her again," Tess pleaded. "She needs you. I can see it when she looks at you. I can see how you need her when you look at her. Damn it, Mal, y'love her!"
"And what can I give her?" he demanded, turning on her. "A life on the fringes of space? The Alliance chasin' us down again and again 'cause that's all I can find for work? She don't belong in my world. And I don't get along too well in hers."
"Life is too short," she insisted. "You see Zoe? Her love continues on, growin' with her."
"I can't leave 'nara like that," Mal whispered. "I...I can't."
"Who says you will?" Tess argued.
"Look at you!" Mal gulped. "Look at Zoe! Anything can happen out here and--"
"And you would have her questionin' your feelings after you're gone?" Tess snapped. "Well, hell, Mal, if that's all it is, why did you ever warm up to anyone? Save us all the trouble of heartache and pain. Save you some, too, I guess. I'm sorry I bothered you at all." She turned and tried to leave, but Mal caught her and pulled her into his arms.
"I'm sorry," he whispered. She tried to pull away. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Baby Girl, I'm so sorry."
"I know how you feel about me," Tess grumbled into his shirt. "It's her that you need to tell. I grew up with you and your bad communication, y'idiot."
He had to laugh at that. She poked him. Hard. He still held her.
"I still love you, mei mei," he murmured. "Y'always did have a way with makin' me see that."
River's voice crackled over the com.
"Breaking atmo," she said. "Captain, I could use your experience in the local landing opportunities."
He sighed and released her finally.
"This is it, isn't it?"
"Almost," she grinned. "You just have to drop me off and profess your undyin' love for Inara and you'll never have me pokin' m'nose in places it don't belong."
"I ain't leavin' you to die alone," he whispered.
"Everybody dies alone," she replied, stone-faced. "Didn't your Momma teach you that?"
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Do you want to be a part of a HYIP which are running from more than 2 years? Aurum Bank was started on 30th Of April 2015 and still running without any scandals. When we talk about an old program then the first question come to our mind that how long it will run more. Fortunately, this question has resolved more than 2 times already. First time on 7th Of December 2016 when it was started it's first big promotional activities over the HYIP industry. Second time on 1st Of March 2017 and finally before 45 - 50 days ago when it has started their biggest promotional activities. By the way, Aurum Bank was added to AlexNews on 2nd Of June 2017 and $200 were re-invested back into their program for monitoring purpose.
According to the allhyipmonitors it's one of the most searched program at their site and their threads on forums are the most viewed thread in HYIP category. These information are enough to tell about the popularity of Aurum Bank. This program was started with the default GC HYIP manager template, I don't remember the exact time when they've added the new design to their website but the current design is very impressive and classy. As I said it was started as a very simple program but right now it's one of the most big budget HYIPs. The admin has spent step by step and filled every requirement which was needed for a grand HYIP. Their website is fully compact, they have their own youtube channel with lot of video testimonial and they're very active on social media also. For communication, they have 24/7 active live chat support and working phone number also.
Aurum Bank was started with a flat investment plan - 0.8% daily for 260 business days but they've added more attractive plans later. Right now there are too many plans, but main plans are 0.8% daily for 260 business days and 1.1% daily for 110 business days. Principal will be back at the end of the term. Other plans are disappointing. 3% to 8% daily for 20 to 110 business days but the daily profits (and principal) can't be withdrawn before end of the term! I've never seen such a plan where daily profits can't be withdrawn on daily paying plans.
To be honest, 0.8% daily for 260 business days are too long in comparison of modern HYIP's plans. But keep in mind that this was the key plan of Aurum Bank and they're running from more than 2 years with this plan. 1.1% daily for 110 business days will provide less profit but still looks more attractive than 0.8% daily. Unfortunately, minimum investment is started from $350 in this plan.
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A puzzle is a problem or set of problems the player has to solve within the confines of your game. To design a puzzle, it can help to know the different categories of puzzles. Here are some of the more prominent puzzle types that often appear in RPGs or narrative driven games. This list does not include minigames or classic game puzzles like Chess.
Key Item or Skill
This is probably your most basic form of puzzle. The player needs to use a key item or character ability to progress; e.g. using a key to open a door, fire to light a torch.
These usually are not too taxing for the player. As long as the player has the item, they can proceed. If they don't have the item, then they can't solve the puzzle. The number of steps it takes to procure the item will determine how difficult the puzzle is. Obtaining the item can involves a series of fetch quests or some other type of puzzle.
This puzzle involves creating a new object either by converting one into another or combining two or more items. Smelting down cast iron into a key using a mold or tying a hook onto a rope to make a hook shot.
These puzzles can also involve reverse engineering an item by breaking it down into multiple components to be used to craft something else.
Sometimes these puzzles require a recipe before you can create the item. You want to provide the player with clues as to what materials are needed to craft the item. Make sure the combinations are logical. If the combinations are arbitrary, then the player will begin just trying to combine random items out of desperation when they get stuck.
This puzzle type requires that the player provide a piece of information to proceed. It could be a name, place, password, sequence of numbers, etc..
This is a good type of puzzle to work in your interactive fiction. While the player is working towards the solution, they can find out more about your world. Make sure the information is readily available though.
Nothing brings out more character in your game than conversation! Conversation puzzles have you navigating down a dialog tree with breaks in the conversation where the player chooses a dialog option. The player's choices will determine whether they are successful or not.
Usually there is one correct path and the player has to keep repeating the conversation until they choose the correct dialog options. Try to guide the player down the correct path either by giving them hints before the conversation or in the dialog itself. If you can clue in the player as to what the character's motivations are, then the puzzle could become an interesting character deconstruction. If you know that the person is a pathological liar, then you can keep catching them in their own lies until they finally reveal the truth.
Dialog puzzles are also a good chance to inject some humor. Just look at the Secret of Monkey Island games. Most of their puzzles are memorable because the characters and dialog trees were so humorous.
These puzzles require you to perform a series of actions in the correct order; e.g. pull switch A and then switch B, light torch 1 and then torch 2.
These can also become memory puzzles. The game might show you the puzzle sequence and then you have to remember it. If there is a big gap between when the game shows you the solution and when you have to repeat it then that will up the difficulty of the puzzle. In general, you don't want your puzzle so difficult to remember that the player has to write it down, which often happens.
The switch puzzle is one of the most commonly found ones in RPGs. It usually requires you to activate a switch to open a door. Sometimes, it involve a pressure switch, in which another object must be pushed onto the switch to keep it activated.
More elaborate mechanism puzzles will have switches that change the state of the puzzle and the goal is to have all the puzzle pieces set to the correct state. An example would be if you're trying to flip all the switches in a room, but every time you flip a switch all the adjacent switches change state (flip on or off).
A riddle is a question that requires some keen insight to answer. The problem with riddles in games is the player usually either gets it or they don't. You'll want to include lots of hints for players or else they might be forced to find the solution outside the game.
Many classic RPGs had mazes. These "puzzles" required you find the correct path to the end and would usually have you going down dead ends and retracing your steps.
While mazes might seem outdated, if you add a rule or two, the maze can become a challenging logic puzzle. Imagine a maze where you can see the start and the end. This is not very cognitively challenging. But if you add the restriction that you can't turn left… suddenly what looks absurdly easy requires some keen insight to solve.
Action puzzles are ones that require twitch reflex to solve. In my experience, having these puzzles in your game can be quite polarizing. Especially if for the most part your game doesn't involve action elements. The other categories of puzzles, which usually require some ingenuity, can be worked out by the player eventually.
The problem with an action puzzle, which can require quick reflexes or good hand-eye coordination, is the player might not be capable of passing it. Performance problems can also render this type of puzzle unbeatable. This can bring the player's gameplay experience to a screeching halt and they might just quit out of frustration.
My suggestion is that if you do want to have an action puzzle in your game, you have an alternate solution that doesn't require a twitch element or you make the puzzle skippable.
This list of puzzle types should help you get started coming up with puzzles to use in your game. This is not an exhaustive list of all the different types of puzzles, so if you have a category you'd like to add, please leave a comment!


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When Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) decided to make Spider-Man part of their world, people just couldn't stop talking about it. It came as a surprise to many when Marvel announced that Tom Holland was replacing Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man. Fans wondered if Tom could do justice with the character that is loved by millions. And finally, we got a glimpse of Marvel's Spiderman in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
People loved the film and couldn't stop raving about MCU's way of representing Spider-Man. Tom going head to head with major Superheroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye and more was a treat to watch. In fact, critics applauded Tom for his acting skills and style.
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And now after Captain America, Tom is all set to entertain us in his film 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. Joining him is Tony Stark aka Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) as the 'Coolest Mentor Ever'.
Few seconds into the clip, we see Tony saying, "I think with a little bit more mentoring, you'll be a real asset to the team."
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Robert shares how Tony in the film is looking for Peter Parker. "Tony is keeping a real close eye on him and making sure that he is a worthy recruit for the Avengers. He's quite gifted and a very talented guy. Peter Parker is constantly learning throughout the movie and he is trying to prove himself to Tony that he is ready to be an Avenger. He is old enough to take on bigger tasks. I saw that relationship like a big brother relationship," shares Tom.
Well, no doubt Iron Man is the best mentor one can get. Wondering what is Iron Man's advice for Spider-Man? Well being his best he says, "Don't do anything, I would do. And definitely, don't do anything I wouldn't do. There's a little grey area in there and that's where you operate."
Looking at the clip, we just can't wait to see Iron Man and Spider-Man together. The film 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is set to release on July 7.
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Gerald Arthur Goodwin, 88 of Valentine, Nebraska passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Rapid City, South Dakota at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
He was born March 1, 1925 to Arthur H and Vera C (Wobig) Goodwin in Cody, Nebraska at the Cody Hotel.
Gerald served in the United States Army with the occupation forces in Japan from 1945 to 1946 as a Military Policeman with the 24th Infantry Division. He was also a 50 year member of the American Legion at Post 240.
On October 23, 1948 Gerald was united in marriage to Inez M Hicks of Martin, South Dakota. Gerald and Inez were married at St. Katherine's Episcopal Church in Martin, South Dakota. To this union six daughters were born.
Gerald was a Ranch Foreman at the Bowring Ranch, for 10 years, then became Manager of the Farmer's Co-op Grain Elevator for 10 years, both of Merriman, Nebraska. Gerald was also a Nebraska Brand Inspector for 30 years.
As a lifelong resident of Merriman, Nebraska he was very active in the community and left a lasting impression on all the lives he touched.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lawrence (Bud) Goodwin, a sister Arlene (Goodwin) Steele and a grandson Justin Phillips.
Survivors include his wife Inez of 64 years, a sister Donna Pedersen of Fruita, Colorado, daughters Linda Guptill (Leroy) of Martin, South Dakota, Vonda Mains (Jeff) of Roscoe, Illinois, Gerry Bermingham (Jack) of Rapid City, South Dakota, Shirley Goodwin of Valentine, Nebraska, Paula Galloway (Ron) of Washington D.C. and Kelli Davis (Rod) of North Platte, Nebraska. Also, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Services will be held at the new American Legion in Martin, South Dakota at 10:00 am on July 15, 2013. With interment taking place at Martin Community Cemetery, Martin, South Dakota.
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How to Reconnect a Broken USB Cable
You've just gotten off a plane after a long flight. It's late and you have to meet your company's manufacturing partner in the morning to discuss production issues. You check in to your hotel and pull out your phone's USB cable to plug it in before hitting the sack, only to discover that the cable somehow broke during the flight. You don't have a spare and the local stores are closed, but the hotel maintenance department has electrician's tape and wire cutters. That's all you need to repair a broken USB cable.
Clip off a small amount of each broken end of the cable to ensure that the cut is clean and even.
Expose the inner wires by stripping off about two inches of the outer insulation from both segments of cable using the wire-stripper part of the wire cutters.
Trim back the insulation fibers, if any are present, so they don't get in the way.
Strip off the inner insulation from about one inch from each of the inner wires (red, white, green and black) of both segments of cable. Metal strands will be exposed.
Place the exposed metal of one end of the red wire on top of the metal of the other. Twist them together very tightly.
Cover the now-intertwined exposed metal completely with electrical tape.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the white, green and black wires. Make sure no metal is exposed on any wire.
Bundle the wires together and wrap them with electrical tape until they are completely covered -- you shouldn't be able to see the colors.
- It's extremely important that you match the color properly when reconnecting the wires. Mismatching the wires may damage the charger or device.
- Electricity is dangerous. If you're not confident in your ability to do this task, do not attempt it.
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It looks like Samsung is looking ahead, reportedly planning to incorporate Google's Android OS in them. This may have something to do with the rumored Google TVs which makes sense to license Android software and take advantage of larger displays for productivity reasons.
And if you think that Samsung is the only one cooking up such a concept, you are wrong. Sony is doing the same thing as well, which certainly looks like the next benchmark of incorporating the Android OS to HDTVs.


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The RadRadialGauge control is designed to display a simple value within a definite range. This range is represented in a circular format similar to car speed gauge. The circular container contains a scale in it which controls the overall layout of ticks, tick labels, needles and ranges and renders an optional scale bar.
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Fully customizable elements
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Background and study aims
Bone and joint infections in children are relatively uncommon. The collective term for them is osteoarticular infections or OAI. They need to be treated promptly and effectively in order to prevent long term damage. Currently there is no national agreement amongst doctors regarding the best way to treat these infections. Usually children with bone and joint infections are treated with antibiotics given into a vein, known as intravenous or IV antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics. What we do not know is how long it is necessary to give intravenous antibiotics before it is safe to switch to oral antibiotics. IV antibiotics also have risks, such as infection of the veins because of the lines used to give the antibiotics. These risks are reduced by shortening the duration of IV antibiotics. Oral antibiotics can be taken at home, reducing the length of hospital stay. This study aims to ascertain the spectrum and severity of bone and joint infections in children in the UK. We will also collect information on how different hospitals investigate and treat these infections both with antibiotics and with surgery where necessary. After this we aim use the information to see if it is possible to do a study looking at shorter courses of IV antibiotics for these infections, using this database as a guide.
Who can participate?
All children aged between 3 months and 16-years-old presenting to participating hospitals during a 6 month period with a diagnosis of bone or joint infection will be included in this database, unless they request that their data is not entered.
What does the study involve?
The database will be advertised using posters on wards at participating centres. Patient data will be entered via web-based forms into the database by research doctors and nurses at these centres.
At 5 specific centres additional tests will also be done and linked to the database. A test called polymerase chain reaction (PCR) looking for bacterial DNA in samples routinely taken from patients with bone and joint infection will also be tested. This test shows what bugs are causing the infection more often than techniques such as trying to grow bacteria, which is the current method. It may therefore allow treatment to be focused and rationalised and also identify bacteria that are resistant or more likely to cause complications. We will also be doing this test on a throat swab taken from children at these centres to see if they carry the bacteria causing the OAI in their throat. At the 5 centres participating in PCR patients and their parents will also be asked for consent for an additional blood sample to be taken at a time when routine bloods are being done. This sample will be used to look for particular genes involved in the immune system, and the proteins they produce in response to infection.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
There will be no direct benefit to the patient of being in the study. PCR results and blood results will not be done in real time, and will therefore not be available to affect the patients treatment. There are also no risks associated with participating in this study as it is a service evaluation, and additional samples are non-invasive.
Where is the study run from?
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
February 2013 to July 2013
Who is funding the study?
UK NIHR Health Technologies Assessment Programme
Who is the main contact?
Sarah Olsen
Trial website
Contact information
Primary contact
Dr Saul Faust
Contact details
NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
University of Southampton
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Tremona Road
United Kingdom
+44 (0)23 8079 4989
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
Study information
Scientific title
Duration of intravenous antibiotic therapy for children with acute osteomyelitis or septic arthritis: a feasibility study
Study hypothesis
Currently there is no international & little UK consensus regarding the route or duration of antibiotic treatment for acute OM/SA in children. To assess the feasibility of an RCT to determine the safety of early oral switch from IV therapy, it isessential to also gain information to determine the total length of therapy to be used in a trial. If this study determines an RCT is not feasible, this data will allow us to produce a national consensus guideline derived from the clinician survey. In stage 1, we aim to conduct a service evaluation of OM/SA in children 1 month (lower limit of clindamycin licence) to 16 years including routine micro & additional new molecular test. In stage 2 we will evaluate the feasibility of performing an RCT (as above). By assessing case spectrum & current NHS practice, we will gain consensus on the proposed trial total duration of therapy.
This study will canvas consumers & clinical stakeholders to report on:
1. Current case load, disease spectrum & clinical practice in the diagnosis & treatment of OM/SA in secondary & tertiary UK care
2. Feasibility of performing targeted molecular tests on routinely collected samples sent to a HPA Regional Lab
3. Feasibility of carrying out an RCT into antimicrobial therapy route & duration in paediatric acute OM/SA. This will be achieved by obtaining qualitative & quantitative data on:
3.1. Willingness of clinicians to randomise to proposed protocol
3.2. Willingness of patients & parents to be randomised
3.3. No of patients seen
3.4. Clinical stakeholder & consumer perception of relevant outcomes
3.5. Identification of non-inferiority margins of acceptable outcomes
3.6. Likely RCT recruitment rates
More details can be found at: http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/projects/hta/1014601
Protocol can be found at: http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/81142/PRO-10-146-01.pdf
Ethics approval
Not provided at time of registration
Study design
Feasibility study with quantitative diagnostic and qualitative methods
Primary study design
Secondary study design
Non randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Trial type
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Paediatric bone or joint infection
At the majority of participating centres' patient data will be entered into the database by the team looking after the patient or local research nurse. This will include patient demographics such as age, ethnicity and gender, dates of presentation to hospital, blood tests and imaging done, and treatment given. We will also collect the blood and microbiology results, reports of imaging and details of surgery.
Intervention type
Not Applicable
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Quantitative and qualitative data
Secondary outcome measures
No secondary outcome measures
Overall trial start date
Overall trial end date
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Participant inclusion criteria
All children aged 3 months to 16 years presenting to participating hospitals within a 6 month period with a diagnosis of septic arthritis and/or osteomyelitis
Participant type
Age group
Target number of participants
All children with condition at participating hospitals
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Infants under 3 months, and adolescents over 16 years
2. Patients who request not to be included in the database
Recruitment start date
Recruitment end date
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Sponsor details
Tremona Road
United Kingdom
Sponsor type
Hospital/treatment centre
Funder type
Funder name
Health Technology Assessment Programme
Alternative name(s)
NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme, HTA
Funding Body Type
government organisation
Funding Body Subtype
National government
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Not provided at time of registration
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not provided at time of registration
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list
2017 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28862129


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Even in the grainy, black and white surveillance camera photo, the three young men are obviously in their twenties, and are ready to dump an old washer and dryer out of their small truck in the Goose Bay State Game Refuge parking lot. The three were caught on camera breaking the law. Joe Meehan, statewide coordinator for the refuge program, says the three then used the appliances for target practice, further polluting state property.
"And that's just repeating this whole cycle of dumping garbage and lead contamination. We're going to keep on top of it. We're not going to tolerate it. The users of the Refuge don't want it to continue and we are going to try to stop it as best we can by continuing to clean up and by catching and prosecuting people when we can catch them. "
Meehan says when the trio are located, possible fines of up to 10 thousand dollars and up to a year of jail time await them, under Fish and Game law.
"Yeah, it's been a long time problem. It's been going on out there at Goose Bay for decades. It kind of became the culture of use for people to drag their old refrigerators, tvs, computers, couches, furniture, stolen vehicles, junk vehicles, bring them out there and target practice with them and then just leave all their garbage behind."
Since 2010, the state has spent one hundred thousand dollars cleaning up Goose Bay. With the help of the Alaska National Guard, about 107 Tons of debris has been removed including about 75 vehicles, 40 car batteries and other hazardous materials. Recent cleanup efforts have aimed to mitigate lead deposits that remain in the refuge from years of target shooting.
"We ran into the same problem in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge. That people just get accustomed to doing it. It's where they go to dispose of their garbage, it's where they go to target shoot. And if we can clean it up, fix it up and attract people to go in there and use this for legitimate activities, like hunting and fishing and bird watching and photography, eventually, you'll displace that illegal activity. I'd like to think that we are changing people's types of use and that they are not doing that illegal behavior, but unfortunately a lot of times I think we are just displacing it and sending it elsewhere."
This week, a twenty year old Wasilla man, Ian Beall, was fined one thousand dollars for dumping two truck loads of roofing material at Goose Bay State Game Refuge. He must also serve 20 hours of community service. Beall was easily traced through evidence gathered by refuge officials, and he pleaded guilty in December.


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I just love Iceland's rugged nature! It's bleak, dark, spacious and clean at the same time. It looks almost 'otherworldly'. No wonder Iceland is a popular place for directors to shoot their movies and TV series. Over the last few years, Iceland has been a set for Game of Thrones, Prometheus, Oblivion, and many more. So for our first full day in Iceland we decided to do the 'Golden Circle', a route from Reykjavik to the major touristic sights near the capital.
A lot of roads are gravel roads in Iceland, so we thought it would be wise to rent a 4WD. Nothing special, but it does the job very well :-) Unfortunately my (male) travel companion Joeri (of 33 years old) has no driver's license, so he lets me do all the heavy lifting the next few days. Pff, men.... (yes, you Joeri, I know you're reading this!)
Our first stop along the way was at Þingvellir (the Þ is to be pronounced as Th) a rift valley marking where the North American and Eurasian continental plates are physically tearing apart, and it really is a beautiful place to walk. Þingvellir also has significant importance to the Icelanders because it is the place where they have held their Alþingi, the annual parliamentary gathering, for centuries.
One of the main tourist sights of Iceland is of course the area of boiling hot springs around Geysir (the 'original' geyser). They are visible from miles away as a pall of steam rising above the plains. Geysir ('the Gusher') has been inactive for decades, but after an earthquake in 2008 things are going again, although unfortunately Geysir's 70 metre high eruptions are still extremely irregular. Luckily his nearby little brother Strokkur ('the Churn'), fires off a 30 metre spout every 4 or 5 minutes and offers the opportunity to make some beautiful pictures.
Coat: TU at Sainsbury's / Scarf: Aquascutum / Skinny jeans: H&M / Suede boots: Pied-a-terre
Turtleneck jumper: H&M / Earrings: Souvenir from my previous visit to Iceland
Turtleneck jumper: H&M / Earrings: Souvenir from my previous visit to Iceland
Of course I was dressed warmly, but with Iceland's icy winds even my Darwin replikate jacket wasn't really enough (that's when you really notice the faux vs. real shearling difference!). Luckily at our last stop there was a warm cafetaria with a magnificent view of the Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") waterfall. Unfortunately, the elves were on strike, so we had to clean up after ourselves ;-)


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HIRSCH, Daniela et al. Identification and antimicrobial resistance of motile Aeromonas isolated from fish and aquatic environment. Ciênc. agrotec. [online]. 2006, vol.30, n.6, pp.1211-1217. ISSN 1981-1829. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-70542006000600026.
This experiment was done with the objective to verify the diversity of motile Aeromonas species and their antibiotic susceptibility profiles. A total of eight commercial producers of tilapia located in the Alto Rio Grande region of Minas Gerais state were selected for this experiment. The collected samples were three fish, one sample of pond water and one sample of water used in filling the pond. Suitable dilutions of the washed surface of the fish and water samples were scattered in TSA supplemented with ampicilin (10mg/l). Kidney samples were streaked in Horse Blood Agar. Isolated colonies oxidase positive, were submitted of tests for identification of the species of Aeromonas (presumptive and biochemical tests). The antibiogram profile of the isolated samples was obtained through a diffusion test of antibiotic disks in Mueller Hinton Agar. Were obtained 75 different isolates in nine species of Aeromonas: A. jandaei, A. hydrophila, A. trota, A. caviae, A. sobria, A. eucrenophila, A. veronii bv veronii, A. schubertii, A. media, and samples classified like atypical Aeromonas. Of the total isolations, eight samples were taken from the corporal surface of the fish, 14 from the water source and 53 from the pond water. There was no isolation of the renal tissue. In relation to the resistance profile, 93% of the isolated samples were resistant to erythromycin, 36% to tetracycline, 13% to nalidixic acid, 9% to gentamicin, 8% to nitrofurantoin, 8% to kanamycin, 5% to norfloxacin, 4% to chloramphenicol and 3% to sulfonamides. Among the isolated samples analyzed, 42,66% presented a MAR index (Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index) equal to or superior to 22,2%. It was concluded that the isolation of potentially pathogenic bacterial species, with multiresistant antibiotic traits may be a risk to human food chain.
Palavras-chave : Aeromonas sp.; antimicrobial resistance; tilapia.


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Can you Make Money with Binary Options?
It is the age old question that so many new traders would like to know, can you make money with Binary Options? It may seem from the countless anonymous sources online that it is a veritable goldmine, all rich for the taking. All one has to merely do is deposit some money, click a few buttons and money will start rolling in.
Unfortunately, nothing in life is this easy. Generally, any endeavour requires a certain degree of commitment and persistence in order to pay off. Binary option trading is no different from this. Just like trading Forex, CFDs or stocks, the traders requires a certain degree of experience in order to make the most of it.
Having said that, there is no reason that someone cannot make money trading binary options. Indeed, given that they are a financial instrument, any trader with a limited knowledge of financial markets can formulate a particular strategy that could earn them incremental returns over time.
Trading Binary Options profitably requires the trader to take a number of steps and try to limit the "lucrative" shortcuts that are often abound online. Below are some of those steps that need to be taken.
Adjust your Expectations
This is one of the most important steps that he new trader can take to make money with Binary Options. This is because it frames their entire way of thinking about their profits, loss and trading longevity.
Binary Options have for too long been touted as some sort of a miracle financial instrument where a trader can make upwards of 100% every month without much effort. This means that many traders have the perception that this is a realistic return and they target this.
In trading, psychology and mindset is incredibly important. It impacts the amount of risk that you take and the general decisions you make. A good trader knows what they can realistically achieve and set their risk tolerance to target that.
In Binary Options trading, a really good trader is able to achieve a win rate of about 80%. Assuming the trader is trading an option with a 75% payout, this means returns over the long run (with constant trade size) are about 12%. Of course, this can be much larger when we start to introduce compounding and variable trade sizes.
For this trader, achieving an 80% win rate is indeed quite an impressive feat yet it is nowhere near the number that is being quoted around a number of binary options websites. Indeed, the option robot scam claims that they are able to attain these types of win rates with general consistency.
Once you have a realistic expectation of the returns that you can garner trading options, the less you are disheartened by so called "average" returns. Indeed, average returns combined with compounding over the long run can generate healthy profits when reinvested.
Understand the basics of Finance
Many people hope to make money with binary options by jumping in to the industry without even a basic understanding of finance or the asset that they would like to be trading. This is akin to someone trying to learn to run before they can walk.
Take the time to read about basic economics. The discipline is indeed quite large and it is easy to get lost but understanding the fundamentals of supply and demand, interest rate theory and the difference between technical and fundamental analysis will greatly help you.
Similarly, you can't make money with Binary Options or even trade them without an idea of which asset class you would like to trade. Do you only want to trade currencies or would you like to trade equities and commodities? If you are trading currencies, which pairs would you like to trade?
In trading, it sometimes helps to be more of a specialist than in a generalist. This means that you would focus on an asset that you are competent with and trade only those assets.
Once you have decided on the asset pair that you would like to trade, it makes sense to take sometime to learn about what drives movements in that asset. For example, you may want to learn how to trade Ether or how to trade EURUSD.
Knowing how to make money in general with these assets means that you have more information to make informed decisions when you are exploring the market with binary options. Options are, after all, a derivative instrument which we will explain in a short while.
Learn about Binary Options
Before you can realistically expect to make money with binary options, you have to have an understanding of exactly what the instrument is and how the payoff structure works. We have explained binary options in a separate post.
When trading binary options, you are in essence trading an asset that has a value that is derived from another asset. This is why Binary Options are termed "derivatives". Hence, trading them also requires an understanding of binary option pricing.
There are also a number of different types of binary options which can all be used to different degrees with different strategies. It is important to understand which ones would be most applicable for the given asset and circumstance.
Have a Strategy
Making money with binary options involves a lot more effort than merely hitting a few buttons. The trader has to have a number of strategies that they would like to implement in order to achieve those gains. This ties in nicely with the previous two points. The strategy can be well tailored according to the asset and derivative instrument that you are trading.
It therefore helps to understand the difference between technical and fundamental analysis. The latter is more applicable for economic studies and analysing general macro economic or company level metrics. The former is looking at the charts and previous price levels as a benchmark of how the asset is likely to perform.
Fundamental analysis is the realm of some famous investors such as Warren Buffet on the Equity side or George Soros on the Forex side. If you are more interested in reading reports, analysing market news and doing an in depth analysis of long term prospects in the asset then you may be more interested in fundamental analysis.
Technical analysts or "technicians" study charts and patterns. They try to identify unique patterns in a chart such as breakpoints, compression zones etc. They also use numerous indicators such as Bollinger bands, volume indicators and the like. They look more at the behavioural finance side of trading.
If you are more interested in short term trend driven trading, then technical analysis maybe more to your liking. It is also generally quite fast paced so is more applicable to day trading. Hence, if you see yourself as the kind of person who wants to trade full time then this could be your strategy.
Of course, in order to make money trading you can't operate in a vacuum. Most of the best traders use a small combination of both strategies. You can't trade technically the whole day without preparing yourself for any economic news which could indeed move the needle substantially.
Once you have an understanding of the type of trading strategy that you would like to use, you also have to have a money management strategy in place. This could also be a large factor in whether you will make money trading binary options. This is because having a strategy for how much you are willing to invest, save and reinvest in each year, month, day and even trade is essential.
Find the Right Broker
One of the most important factors required in order to make money with binary options is finding a reputable broker. This is almost unrelated to the strategies that you will be using but will have a large impact on your profitability in the long (and sometimes short) term.
There are a number of reasons why the choice of a bad broker would hamper your trading performance. This ranges from the broker being a complete scam to the broker having a lack of tools or one that sets margins that are too high. Broker due diligence will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals.
We have covered all of the essential steps one should take when choosing a binary options broker but in short, you need to make sure that your broker is regulated, has good pricing, fair payout policies and the right tools.
Binary Option regulation is quite a large topic and you are not required to understand all of the nuances behind it. All you need to know is that you are safe in the case of any broker insolvency as well as any nefarious broker practices that are sometimes used.
Pricing is also very important for this will determine the level that you are able to enter trades and hence whether the option will expire in the money or out of the money. If the broker operates through an exchange, their fees are usually quite prominently presented. However, if they are counter party to the trade, this could be difficult to establish. We will cover this below when talking about demo accounts.
Similarly, making profits on a Binary Options platform is one thing, being able to withdraw your funds quickly and at a relatively low cost is also essential to turning paper profits into money. What fees the broker charges and payout times should be inquired about.
Moreover, there is no use having a binary options strategy in place if you don't have the right tools in order to best use it. This includes not only things such as charting software but news feeds, technical indicators and price alerts. Having a highly functional trading platform is essential to making money with binary options.
Practice Makes Perfect
As with most things in life, you can only get good at something when you have devoted some time to practice. Trading Binary Options profitably is no different from that. You require at least some time to get used to the technicalities of placing trades and implementing strategies.
This is where trading demo account can be your best friend. A binary options demo account is a trading account that has been credited with "demo funds" in order for you to trade with. These funds are essentially phantom money and allow you to trade online without the risk of losing your own money.
Trading with a demo account is also non threatening as you don't get disheartened by early losses. Early losses are generally expected especially for traders who are just cutting their teeth in the market. Some brokers will also offer to top up your demo accounts after a number of tries.
A demo account is also very helpful when it comes to broker selection as it allows you to get an idea of whether the broker's platform is indeed as functional as you would like. Does it have all of the tools that we mentioned above? Is there anything that is included on the live platform that is not on the demo account?
Another great offer that some brokers provide is no deposit bonuses. These are essentially bonuses that are offered by the broker without you having to deposit any funds. Hence, it is considered "free" real money to trade with. It is important to note, however, that there are turnover requirements needed before you can withdraw any of these funds.
A no deposit demo account is a great transition from a demo account to a live trading account. It gives the feel and pressure of trading a live trading account but the trader still does not have any of their own money at stake. It also allows the trader to get an idea of all of the included tools the trader has access to on a live account.
Lastly, a no deposit demo account will allow you to get the best idea of what sort of trading levels you will be getting at the broker on a live account. You can compare the trade entry levels to the live market quotes on a financial news provider. This will allow you to determine how far off the broker's pricing is from general levels.
Don't Give Up
This is one of the most important requirements for you to make money with Binary Options. Persistence is essential to succeeding in any endeavour, whether it is trading, sports or academics. You need to keep on going and use your trading performance as a benchmark to determine whether you should adapt your strategies.
No trader likes losing money and it is indeed true that losing funds can be worse on the downside than gaining is on the upside. However, you have to take the losses as a learning experience. You have to analyse your trades and see where you are coming short. You could also reach out to a number of other traders and ask them where you could improve.
Eventually, you will get used to trading and you will feel more comfortable with your decisions. You will have a established which strategies work best for yourself and when. Therefore, over the long term it is indeed possible to make money with binary options.