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Teaching water safety in schools should be a priority following the death of two teens in the River Wear, an MP has said.
Tonibeth Purvis, 15, and Chloe Fowler, 14, lost their lives in a tidal stretch of the Wear at Fatfield, Washington last summer.
Tonibeth waded in to try and help Chloe and both were swept under by strong currents.
Now Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West, is calling on the Government to do more to ensure young people are taught about the dangers of playing in rivers and lakes, as well as what to do if they or someone else is in danger.
Figures from the National Water Safety Forum show that nationwide, 89 children and young people died in water over 2011 and 2012, 78 of which were boys, with the majority of those boys being in the 15-19 age group.
The MP spoke at a debate in Parliament ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week (June 21 to June 29), which will target schools.
Mrs Hodgson wants the Government to go further.
She is calling for: every child to be taught the basic principles of water safety education and fundamental personal survival skills; schools to be given clear instructions on this from Government, and be inspected on their progress; an annual public awareness campaign highlighting the drowning risk; and sufficient safe and affordable public swimming facilities.
Speaking after the debate, the MP said: "Every single one of these deaths represents an individual tragedy, and a huge hole in the lives of families like Tonibeth's and Chloe's.
"Anything we can do to prevent more deaths is therefore worthwhile doing, and our schools are undoubtedly best placed to lead on this.
"With the summer holidays approaching and hopefully a warm summer ahead of us, young people will no doubt be tempted to cool off in lakes and rivers.
"We'll never stop all children from doing so, or from falling into water completely accidentally, but if we tell them how dangerous it is we might stop a lot of them, and if we give them the skills to help themselves and others when they get in trouble we can stop many accidents from being fatal ones.
"I'm really disappointed that the Government didn't put up an Education Minister to talk about the contribution that schools can make in this regard, but I hope they will take on board the points I raised and respond more fully very soon."
Responding to the debate, Maritime Minister Stephen Hammond said the Government supported other agencies in raising awareness of drowning risk, but wasn't able to discuss education policy, instead promising to have relevant ministers write to the Washington MP separately.


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What Is A Rotator Cuff Tear?
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Rotator cuff tears tend to occur in a patient's dominant arm. Pain, tenderness, weakness of the shoulder, and decreased shoulder range of motion are common symptoms of rotator cuff injuries. The pain associated with rotator cuff injury ranges from mild to severe, and may come on gradually or suddenly. The pain may also radiate through the affected upper extremity.
Activities that involve reaching overhead or behind the back are commonly associated with increased pain. Lifting and pulling activities, as well as lying on the affected shoulder may also result in increased pain. Popping, cracking, or clicking of the shoulder may occur with shoulder movement.
Examination of a patient suspected of having a rotator cuff tear will include a detailed history and physical examination. The history will include questions related to the onset of pain and specific questions to address current symptoms. The physical exam will include palpation of the affected area, muscle testing, sensation and reflex testing, and various orthopedic tests. Additional tests, such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be ordered to confirm a tear and determine the severity of the tear.
Causes Of Rotator Cuff TearResearch has suggested that rotator cuff tears generally happen over time, despite many individuals reporting a sudden onset of their symptoms. Overuse injuries are the most common cause of rotator cuff problems. Anyone can suffer a rotator cuff injury; however, athletes that participate in overhead activities such as tennis, volleyball, racquetball, and baseball are at an increased risk of injury.
Patients who have chronic rotator cuff strain are at an increased risk for serious complications.
Re-occurring degeneration and disorganization of the tendons of the rotator cuff can lead to small tears that do not properly heal. This results in a weakened tendon that is more susceptible to serious injuries.
Although overuse is the most common cause of rotator cuff injuries, other factors are associated with an increased risk of injury, including being male, being older, and having a history of shoulder injury or trauma.
The shoulder is subject to other injuries besides rotator cuff tears, including tendinitis and bursitis. Thickening of the tendon, resulting in tendon stiffness occurs as the result of overload on the tendon. If overload on the tendon continues, the tendon will weaken, leading to degeneration of the tendon. The result of this degeneration is tendinitis. Another common issue with the shoulder is bursitis. Bursitis is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the fluid filled sacs (bursa) around the shoulder joint.
Treatments For Rotator Cuff TearConservative treatment options are generally recommended for patients suffering with mild to moderate rotator cuff pain. These conservative measures include rest, stretching, and strengthening exercises, as well as over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications. Oral steroids may also be recommended to reduce pain and inflammation of the affected joint.
Steroid injections may be considered for patients who suffer with chronic rotator cuff pain. However, this procedure has been associated with an increased risk of future tendon rupture, so patients are encouraged to discuss this treatment thoroughly with their physician. For cases that do not respond to conservative treatment options, surgery may be considered.
It is important that patients allow the joint to heal completely before returning to normal physical activity, even if pain and inflammation are no longer an issue. Full recovery may take weeks to months to occur.
ConclusionPain, stiffness, and swelling of the shoulder are symptoms of rotator cuff injuries. While many patients report that their symptoms had an acute onset, research has shown that the symptoms are likely the result of degeneration and weakening of the rotator tendons over time. Individuals who engage in overhead sports such as tennis, racquetball, and baseball are at an increased risk of suffering a rotator cuff injury.
There are various treatment options available for individuals suffering from rotator cuff injuries, ranging from conservative methods including rest and exercise to more aggressive options including steroid injections and surgery. A treatment plan consisting of multiple treatment methods may provide the most benefit for patients suffering from a rotator cuff injury. Patients are encouraged to speak with their physicians to come up with a suitable treatment plan for their condition.
- Bishay V, Gallo RA. The evaluation and treatment of rotator cuff pathology. Prim Care. 2013;40(4):889-910.
- Gialanella B, Bertolinelli M. Corticosteroids injection in rotator cuff tears in elderly patient: pain outcome prediction. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2013;13(4):993-1001.
- Grimshaw CS, Cannada LK, Cutuk A, Kaar SG. Missed rotator cuff tears in polytraumatized patients. Am J Orthop. 2013;42(10):466-9.
- Longo UG, Rizzello G, Berton A, Maltese L, Fumo C, Khan WS, Denaro V. Biological strategies to enhance rotator cuff healing. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2013;8(6):464-70.
- Mather RC III, Koenig L, Acevedo D, Dall TM, Gallo P, Romeo A, Tongue J, Williams G Jr. The societal and economic value of rotator cuff repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013;95(22):1993-2000.
- Schnaser E, Toussaint B, Gillespie R, Lefebvre Y, Gobezie R. Arthroscopic treatment of anterosuperior rotator cuff tears. Orthopedics. 2013;36(11):e1394-400.
- Yamamoto A, Takagishi K, Osawa T, Yanagawa T, Nakajima D, Shitara H, Kobayashi T. Prevalence and risk factors of a rotator cuff tear in the general population. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2010;19(1):116-20.


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Population growth rate continues to slow down
- Population growth 13 thousand in first six months
- Higher mortality, fewer births
- Immigration up, emigration down
The population in the Netherlands has grown less rapidly over the past six months than in the same period last year. On 1 July, the Dutch population included 16.8 million people, an increase by 13 thousand relative to 1 January. In the first six months of 2012, the population growth was 14 thousand and in the first six months of 2011 the population grew by 31 thousand. The number of births over the first six months of 2013 was down from the first six months of 2012 and mortality was higher. The most recent figures released by Statistics Netherlands show that the population growth was mainly due to natural growth, partly to foreign migration.
Higher mortality, fewer births
In the first half of this year, 74 thousand people died, 2 thousand more than in the first half of 2012.The mortality increase is on a par with the growing number of elderly people. In the period 2002–2011, the number of elderly people also increased, but in that period mortality decreased. This development came to an end during the past eighteen months. The flu epidemics in 2012 and early 2013 and the relatively cold weather conditions in winter contributed to the higher mortality in the recent past.
In the first six months of this year, 83 thousand children were born, 4 thousand fewer than in the first half of 2012. Thus, the decline, which started in 2010, continues. The birth rate dropped notably among young women, which is not uncommon in times of economic distress.
Natural population growth defined as births minus deaths was 9 thousand in the first six months of 2013, i.e. 6 thousand down from one year previously. In 2012, natural growth had dropped to the lowest level since 1871, so the decline continued over the past six months.


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Rishi (Sanskrit: ऋषि, IAST: ṛṣi) is a Vedic term for an accomplished and enlightened person. Rishis have composed hymns of the Vedas. Post-Vedic tradition of Hinduism regards the rishis as "great yogis" or "sages" who after intense meditation (tapas) realized the supreme truth and eternal knowledge, which they composed into hymns.[1]
According to Indian tradition, the word may be derived from two different meanings of the root 'rsh' (ṛṣ). Sanskrit grammarians[2] derive this word from the second meaning: "to go, to move".[3] V. S. Apte[4] gives this particular meaning and derivation, and Monier-Williams[5] also gives the same, with some qualification.
Another form of this root means "to flow, to move near by flowing". (All the meanings and derivations cited above are based upon Sanskrit English Dictionary of Monier-Williams).[5] Monier-Williams also quotes Tārānātha who compiled the great (Sanskrit-to-Sanskrit) dictionary named "ṛṣati jñānena saṃsāra-pāram" (i.e., "one who reaches beyond this mundane world by means of spiritual knowledge").
More than a century ago, Monier-Williams tentatively suggested a derivation from drś "to see".[6] Monier-Williams also quotes the Hibernian (Irish) form arsan (a sage, a man old in wisdom) and arrach (old, ancient, aged) as related to rishi. Monier-Williams also conjectures that the root drish (to see) might have given rise to an obsolete root rish meaning "to see".
However, the root has a close Avestan cognate ərəšiš[7] "an ecstatic" (see also Yurodivy, Vates). Yet the Indo-European dictionary of Julius Pokorny connects the word to a PIE root *h3er-s meaning "rise, protrude", in the sense of "excellent" and thus cognate with Ṛta and right and Asha. In Sanskrit, forms of the root rish become arsh- in many words, (e.g., arsh)
Modern etymological explanations such as by Manfred Mayrhofer in his Etymological Dictionary[8] leave the case open, and do not prefer a connection to ṛṣ "pour, flow" (PIE *h1ers), rather one with German rasen "to be ecstatic, be in a different state of mind" (and perhaps Lithuanian aršus).
"Seer" of the Vedas[edit]
In the Vedas, the word denotes an inspired poet of Vedic hymns.[1] In particular, Ṛṣi refers to the authors of the hymns of the Rigveda. Some of the earliest lists of Rishi are found in Jaiminiya Brahmana verse 2.218 and Brihadaranyaka Upanishad verse 2.2.6.[9]
Post-Vedic tradition regards the Rishis as "sages" or saints, constituting a peculiar class of divine human beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men. Swami Vivekananda described "Rishi"s as Mantra-drashtas or "the seers of thought". He told— "The truth came to the Rishis of India — the Mantra-drashtâs, the seers of thought — and will come to all Rishis in the future, not to talkers, not to book-swallowers, not to scholars, not to philologists, but to seers of thought."[10]
The notable female rishikas who contributed to the composition of the Vedic scriptures are: The Rig Veda mentions Romasha, Lopamudra, Apala, Kadru, Visvavara, Ghosha, Juhu, Vagambhrini, Paulomi, Yami, Indrani, Savitri and Devayani. The Sama Veda adds Nodha, Akrishtabhasha, Sikatanivavari and Gaupayana.
In Mahabharata 12, on the other hand, there is the post-Vedic list of Marīci, Atri, Angiras, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya and Vashista. The Mahābhārata list explicitly refers to the saptarshis of the first manvantara[5] and not to those of the present manvantara. Each manvantara had a unique set of saptarshi. In Harivamsha 417ff, the names of the Rishis of each manvantara are enumerated.
In addition to the Saptarṣi, there are other classifications of sages. In descending order of precedence, they are Brahmarshi, Maharshi, Rajarshi. Devarṣi, Paramrṣi, Shrutarṣi and Kāndarṣi are added in Manusmriti iv-94 and xi-236 and in two dramas of Kālidasa.
The Chaturvarga-Chintāmani of Hemādri puts 'riṣi' at the seventh place in the eightfold division of Brāhmanas. Amarakosha[11] (the famous Sanskrit synonym lexicon compiled by Amarasimha) mentions seven types of riṣis : Shrutarshi, Kāndarshi, Paramarshi, Maharshi, Rājarshi, Brahmarshi and Devarshi. Amarakosha strictly distinguishes Rishi from other types of sages, such as sanyāsi, bhikṣu, parivrājaka, tapasvi, muni, brahmachāri, yati, etc.
Rishi in Indonesia and Khmer temples[edit]
Most medieval era Hindu temples of Java, Indonesia show Rishi Agastya statues or reliefs, usually guarding the southern side of Shaivite temples.[9] Some examples include Candi Sambisari and the Prambanan temple near Yogyakarta.[12] Rishi Agastya is known as Phra Reusi Akkhot in Thailand.[9]
Ruesi in Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos[edit]
Ruesi (sanskrit: ṛṣi, Khmer: តាឥសី, Thai: ฤๅษี, Lao: ລືສີ) is a hermit sage, the equivalent of Rishi in India. In Myanmar, there are some known as ရေသ့ Rase.[citation needed]
Other uses[edit]
Rishi is also a male given name, and less commonly a Brahmin last name.
In Carnatic music, "Rishi" is the seventh chakra (group) of Melakarta ragas. The names of chakras are based on the numbers associated with each name. In this case, there are seven rishis and hence the 7th chakra is "Rishi".[13][14]
The descendant families of these Rishis, refer to their ancestral lineage through their family "gotra". This is a common practice among the Brahmin sects of the current Hindu society.
The name "Rishi" (pronounced "ruesi") is also the basis of one of the letters of the Thai alphabet, so reu-si (Thai: ษ ฤๅษี).
See also[edit]
- ^ a b Hartmut Scharfe (2002), Handbook of Oriental Studies, BRILL Academic, ISBN 978-9004125568, pages 13–15
- ^ cf. Commentary on Unadi-Sutra,[by whom?][year needed] iv, 119
- ^ Dhātupāṭha of Pānini, xxviii). V. S. Apte
- ^ V. S. Apte (Sanskrit-Hindi Kosh, 1890, reprint 1997 by Motilāl Banārasidās Publishers, Delhi)
- ^ a b c Monier-Williams, Monier (1899), A Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p. 226
- ^ http://flaez.ch/cgi-bin/mw.pl?query=RSi
- ^ Yasna 31.5; cf. 40.4
- ^ Etymologisches Wörterbuch des Altindoarischen, Heidelberg 1986, I 261
- ^ a b c Justin McDaniel (2013), This Hindu holy man is a Thai Buddhist, South East Asia Research, Volume 21, Number 2, page 309, 303-321
- ^ "Swami Vivekananda on Rishis". Swami Vivekananda Quotes. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ Amarakosha (2.7.41–42)
- ^ Maud Girard-Geslan et al (1997), Art of Southeast Asia, Harry Abrams, Paris, page 350
- ^ South Indian Music Book III, by Prof. P Sambamoorthy, Published 1973, The Indian Music Publishing House
- ^ Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
- Apte, Vaman Shivram (1965), The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Fourth Revised and Enlarged ed.), New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-0567-5
- Apte, Vaman Shivram (1966), Sanskrit-Hindi Koṣa (Reprint 1997 ed.), New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass
- Chopra, Deepak (2006), Life After Death: The Burden of Proof (first ed.), Boston: Harmony Books
- Kosambi, D. D. (1956), An Introduction to the Study of Indian History (Second ed.), Bombay: Popular Prakashan Pvt Ltd, 35c Tardeo Road, Popular Press Bldg, Bombay-400034
- Śāstri, Hargovind (1978), Amarkoṣa with Hindi commentary, Vārānasi: Chowkhambā Sanskrit Series Office
Further reading[edit]
External links[edit]
- The dictionary definition of rishi at Wiktionary


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When my children were toddlers, it seemed to my wife and me that they were always sniffling or coughing, or fighting off a cold or the flu. Many a night was spent rocking a feverish child to sleep. The two of us viewed ordinary places such as the church nursery with fear as a breeding ground for infections.
My wife and I count our blessings, however, that our long nights were the only hardship we faced. Before the development of antibiotics and vaccines, infections were a leading cause of death among children. Most families lost at least one child to scarlet fever, diphtheria, pneumonia, measles, or smallpox.
Doctors now know that these maladies are caused by bacteria or viruses (collectively known as microbes). As scientists continue to learn more about microbes, they are discovering that microbes employ intricate mechanisms to attack the human body. This raises a question: If God finished creation in six days and declared it "very good," where did these disease-causing designs come from?
Finding the answer has great potential to help mankind. A better understanding of God's original purpose for microbes could help scientists to see how they have changed and to find revolutionary new ways to treat infectious diseases.
Based on the creation account in Genesis, it appears that God originally made microbes to perform only beneficial functions. If so, one would expect many present-day bacteria to continue to perform their "very good" functions. Creation biologists predicted this and have documented examples.1
What mechanism caused some microbes to go bad? Did God directly modify them, or did they change over time? At least three possible changes may have occurred, or a combination of all three:
- Displacement. Microbes were originally designed to perform beneficial functions in restricted places, but after the Fall they spread to other places and began to cause disruption and disease.
- Modification. Microbes were physically modified to become pathogenic (disease-causing).2
- Uncontrolled growth. Their numbers were designed to remain within safe ranges, but now they fluctuate, causing either under- or over-population that results in disease and disruption of a once-balanced system.
Scripture hints at examples of helpful creations that have gone bad, such as thorns and thistles. Yeast is an example of a good thing that becomes invasive and harmful when it spreads too rapidly (see 1 Corinthians 5:6–8). In fact, yeast can cause severe infection, such as thrush and candidiasis in humans.
Let's consider examples of other common disease-causing microbes.
Displaced Cholera
It seems that many microbes once had a good purpose but have changed as a result of the Fall and now cause disease.
Cholera is a severe intestinal illness that humans get from contaminated water or food. It leads to severe diarrhea, shock, and even death. In its most virulent form, it can kill within three hours of infection.
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera, which produces a variety of toxins.
Interestingly, most species related to Vibrio cholera grow harmlessly on the surface of practically all shelled ocean creatures and some fish. There they perform a valuable task: breaking down chitin, the main component of the hard outside shell, or exoskeleton, of crabs, shrimp, lobsters, and many other sea creatures. Without their help, oceans and beaches would be littered with billions of shells. The breakdown of chitin also returns precious nutrients like carbon and nitrogen back to the ocean.
Even more fascinating, some of the cholera components that are toxic to the human intestines are used to break down chitin. So creationists hypothesize that Vibrio cholera originally broke down chitin in the ocean, but after Adam's Fall, God allowed them to spread beyond their proper place.
Disease-causing versions of Vibrio cholera may also have been genetically modified after the Fall. We have discovered that they have some extra DNA, apparently inserted by viruses, which allows the bacteria to produce toxin. Other types of cholera lack this DNA and are typically nontoxic.
Modified E. Coli
Another bacterium that appears to be modified is Escherichia coli. Normally, each person carries millions of harmless E. coli in their intestines, where it helps keep the digestive track running smoothly. E. coli is so intimately associated with the human body that health departments check for it when they want to confirm human activity in or near a waterway.
Unfortunately, viruses appear to have infected some E. coli and introduced their own DNA into the E. coli's DNA. For instance, one strain of E. coli3 has an extra piece of DNA that produces lethal toxins. If you remove the offending DNA, you remove much of this bacterium's disease-causing potential.
But why would E. coli carry a toxin in the first place? What was this toxin created to do? No one can say for sure, but we do know that this strain of E. coli lives harmlessly in the gut of farm animals, where it has been shown to help protect against cancer-causing viruses.4 So creationists hypothesize that the disease-causing abilities of this strain may have been acquired by the displacement or modification of a harmless E. coli.
In recent years medical researchers have also discovered that beneficial E. coli may protect our intestines from disease-causing bacteria. In fact, some physicians are administering a strain of E. coli to "at-risk" newborns to shield the babies from diarrhea-causing bacteria.5
New Treatment Ideas
This concept, that intestinal health depends on the presence of beneficial bacteria, forms the basis of an entirely new area of medicine called probiotics. Several over-the-counter products are now available that may help boost beneficial bacteria populations in the gut.6
Also, a new theory in medicine, called the hygiene hypothesis, is based on this idea. The proposal is that humans should be exposed to microbes early in life; and if they are not, a variety of disease conditions may result, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, and colitis.
Scripture clearly shows that plants which now have thorns and thistles as a result of the Fall once had only good functions. Considering this example, Christians can begin to imagine how all of God's creatures once had beneficial roles; and perhaps, in some cases, this knowledge can be used to fight disease.
At least one creation researcher is already investigating such ideas and is proposing ways in which certain bacteria can be used to fight cancer.7 This kind of medical treatment represents a very promising and exciting new area of research. Best of all, it flows from our understanding of God's beneficent creation, which He graciously allows to persist in a fallen world.


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Whew. The bullet that hit Shane last week passed straight through. In the front, out the back. All muscle. No bone. Luckily, Nurse Cesar was there to help care for the wound. Though Cesar prefers the term "medic." Calling him a nurse might get him teased by all the other Mexican drug lord henchmen.
Everyone stopped by casa de Esteban to pay respect to the recovering Botwin child. Each in their own way. When Shane finally speaks, his response is surprisingly realistic. "It had to happen sooner or later." Shane understands the world they live in. Even if no one else wants to admit it.
Nancy doesn't react well to one of her children getting shot. Once she gets Shane to finally eat that sandwich, she confronts Cesar. It's obvious that Pilar set up the attempted hit (though there are plenty of other people who want to kill Nancy after five seasons). Nancy figures out that the only person who can be feeding Pilar information is Cesar. He changed his mind at the last minute to protect Esteban's happiness, but not soon enough to prevent the attack, so Nancy repays him with his own bullet wound.
Shane comes away from the experience with an attitude adjustment and the beginnings of a drinking problem. Shane has gone through a lot this season. He dealt drugs, got ripped off and went for revenge. He got a taste of normal while living in Esteban's home, only to later witness a golf-related beating. He even had his first run-in with an STD. It's not hard to see why he might want to float around in the pool, drinking beer and yelling slurs at those on shore. Go for it Shane. It made Esteban laugh.
Outside the world of the Botwin family, Celia continues to build her drug/cosmetics empire. She lets Dean move her into a new apartment/panic room then promptly locks him out. And Dean isn't the only one finding out Celia has returned to her evil ways. Doug discovers her secret to selling overpriced eye shadow is packaging it with stolen pot. One thing must be taken care of before they can band together and destroy Celia, but that's quickly cleared up with a cup of hot coffee and Dean's unmentionables. I'm not too sure how scared Celia will be of two men with injured genitals, but I hope they give her a run for her money.
Nancy tries to protect her offspring. She offers to ship Silas overseas with a bank account full of cash and a Europass, but he declines. Looks like Silas is taking the security of his brothers into his own hands. That's a big task for an 18-year-old, but Silas has also gone though a lot this season. He might be up to the task.
Nancy's not going to make it easy for him. After Pilar tells Esteban his candidacy for governor is over, Nancy convinces him he should run anyway. She goes through with the wedding, even though Pilar forbid it. And for her first act as a married woman Nancy goes to visit Guillermo in prison with one little request: Kill Pilar. For someone who promised to never let her sons be hurt again, Nancy seems to be doing everything in her power to get the whole family killed.
We're heading into the last three episodes of Season 5. "Weeds" always seems to go out on a shocker. In Season 1 Nancy discovered she was sleeping with a DEA agent, Season 2 found her in a kitchen with two angry gangs and an empty safe, Season 3 burnt down the entire town of Agrestic, and in Season 4 Nancy saved herself from death by being fertile. How do you think Season 5 is going to end? What shocker awaits us? Make your guess in the comments below. Let's see who can get the closest.
-- Andrew Hanson
Photo: Hemky Madera as Ignacio, from left, Demian Bichir as Esteban Reyes, Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin and Enrique Castillo as Cesar. Credit: Showtime


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Traveling in Taiwan anytime soon? Whenever my husband & I travel, we book tours to get to know the place better- culture. We understand that each place has its gem & story & tours give us a taste of that. Touristy, only because of the amount of time we'll be spending on the place. We probably would've been more daring when it comes to booking … Continue reading Taiwan Tours


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One of the first brands to ever use social media influencers for advertising, Ipsy, is again leading the way - but this time, in pulling back from social media, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Brands like Ipsy are left questioning whether or not the advertising is worth it, since they have no way to measure sales or verify how many people see ads. Influencer advertising and sponsored content, meanwhile, has become the equivalent of a 30 second TV spot, with big name stars getting as much as $100,000 or more for a single ad.
But now there is an air of deceit over the marketplace, as many influencers have inflated their follower counts by buying fake followers by the thousands. Influencers have also damaged their credibility with their followers by promoting products that they don't use.
JaLynn Evans, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Commonwealth University said:
"All these paid posts make you question whether influencers are genuine or just doing it for the money."
We hate the disappoint you, JaLynn, but you're probably not going to like the answer...
This loss of trust has undermined the power of influencers. Marcelo Camberos, Ipsy's chief executive said: "Have they peaked? I don't know."
And it's also difficult to track how well influencer ads perform. One way to track, monitoring the number of "likes" a post generates as a percentage of the account's followers, is showing that engagement is waning.
Anders Ankarlid, chief executive of online stationery retailer A Good Company, said: "Consumers can see if someone honestly cares about a product or whether they are just trying to push it. The bubble is starting to burst."
But advertisers can't ignore social media outright. Instagram has 1 billion monthly users and it is estimated that companies will spend $4.1 billion and $8.2 billion globally on influencers in 2019. This is up from $500 million in 2015, but still just a fraction of the $624.2 billion in total that companies will spend on advertising this year.
Walmart began adding influencer posts to its website this year and last year, Unilever warned that fraud "undercut the power of influencers" - right before its investment arm bought a stake in a software company that helps brands oversee influencer campaigns.
But the money paid to influencers continues to climb by about 50% each year since 2017. Prices per Instagram post range from $200 for an influencer with as little as 10,000 followers, to more than $500,000 for celebrities with millions of followers.
One lawsuit filed this year gave a glimpse into exactly how much celebrity influencers are paid. Ariana Grande sued Forever 21, Inc. for allegedly stealing her likeness after she rejected an endorsement deal with the retailer. Grande has 165 million Instagram followers and the lawsuit claimed that "...the market value for even a single Instagram post by Ms. Grande is well into the six figures."
Akash Mehta, an influencer with 293,000 Instagram followers was offered $10,000 for a single post and has been paid by brands like Volvic Water and Ulysse Nardin in the past. Hilariously, he claims that the offer, which was five times his $2,000 asking price, "was a turning point" and that it made him "realize that influencer marketing has gone wrong."
But of course, this didn't stop him from accepting the payment.
Meanwhile, HypeAuditor, an analytics firm, investigated 1.84 million Instagram accounts and "found more than half used fraud to inflate the number of followers."
"When you pay for a billboard, you know roughly how many people will see it. With Instagram you have no idea. Followers can be bought," Mehta said.
Click farms sell followers and employ people to inflate online traffic. You can buy 1,000 bogus YouTube followers for as little as $49. On Facebook, 1,000 followers will cost you $34 and on Instagram, it'll cost you $16.
Influencer deception will cost advertisers $1.3 billion this year.
Matteo Del Vecchio, chief executive of Alexis Bittar's parent company, Deconic, which is owned by Brooks Brothers said: "We scaled back paying for posts. It's difficult to quantify how that translates into sales."
And so, instead, companies like the Gap and Banana Republic are now trying to tap into their own customer base, offering real life shoppers $150 gift cards to pose with their favorite branded outfits on Instagram. One customer who was recruited, 21 year old Cassie Fisher, said: "My friends and I are sick of being sold things all the time. When you scroll through your Instagram feed, it's one sponsored post after another."
But money talks, bullshit walks: like Mehta, this didn't stop her from posting a photo of herself wearing Banana Republic pants.
Advertising executive James Cole said: "When Instagram started, it was a place you looked at images posted by your friends or other people you trusted. Brands ruined it by injecting their own messages. Consumers are wising up to the fact that just because an influencer posts about a product doesn't mean they actually like it."
You can read the full longform WSJ writeup here.


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This lesson is adapted from information provided during a Greater Kansas City Writer's Project retreat. Before students produce clear and coherent writing (W.9-10.4) and develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing and rewriting (W.9-10.5), they need to know what the steps of the writing process are. Writing is a rigorous task and I ask students to focus on the process rather than just the end result. By the end of today's lesson, students will be able to identify, list and define the steps of the writing process, including plan, draft, revise, confer, edit, publish, and share.
Students will enter class and answer the prompt:
Tell me what you know about the writing process. If you don't know very much, that's fine, but explain what you do know (W.9-10.10).
Students write for three minutes and we discuss for two. This sets the tone and introduces students to today's topic.
This is the one lesson where creating the actual product during mini lesson would negate the purpose of the lesson. Instead, I use the mini lesson to explain to students the purpose of today's work. I tell students,
Today's work requires you to create something with your hands. While you work, I will be explaining a process to you. You will need to practice listening to build on your ideas (SL.9-10.1). From this activity today, you will be able to answer these questions [I write them on the board]: How is a writer like a sculptor? What process does a writer go through to produce a final piece? What is each step of the writing process?
Here I am going to share my script with you. I don't typically write out what I'm going to say in each lesson, but I've been introducing writing in this way for many years and it is one of my favorite days! This video is a quick explanation of scripting a lesson. I really get into the reading of this script. I have super high energy and read it enthusiastically. It is quite over the top. I want the students to have fun with this and it is okay if they laugh! Laughter in a classroom is great!
The Script:
Clear your desk and get out your Play-doh and a pencil. Close your eyes and start working with the dough. Slowly knead it, trying to memorize what it feels like in your hands. Experiment with the dough. Press it. Fold it. Stretch it. Just like it's important that a sculptor spend time with her material before creating, It's important that a writer spend time with words before writing. That's why it's important to spend time with words reading a variety of books by a variety of authors.
I am going to ask you to create a pencil holder. Before you begin, I want you to know that your pencil holder will be on display for your peers and for the administration to see. Just like it's important for an author to know their audience, it is important for you to know who will see your creation.
Today, you are creating a pencil holder--something that will hold one or multiple pencils on your desk. Just like in writing, our first step is to develop ideas, brainstorm and form a beginning draft. Begin by experimenting with lots of ideas. Try different shapes and explore different ideas surrounding your pencil holder. Don't be afraid to be creative. I'll give you a couple of minutes to come up with a preliminary idea. [I give students three minutes]
Now, destroy your creation. Yep, smash it. I know you don't want to destroy your award winning creation, but it isn't your best work and you have hundreds of ideas where that came from. Good. Now, start another design. This time of planning/presculpting is similar to a writer's planning stage. It is the time when you're getting ideas and putting the together in new ways. Please stop. Look up. Someone tell me what our purpose is and who our audience is. [I wait for a student to explain our purpose is to build a usable pencil holder and our audience is peers and administrator] You are right. It's important to remember that. It is easy during a long process to become distracted.
Let's discuss how we are going to judge this sculpture. What makes the sculpture a success? [I lead students to explain that the holder must hold a pencil without the pencil falling out. It's practical. Perhaps it's attractive. I write this criteria on the board].
Great. Now that we have a list of criteria and we have brainstormed and planned, let's draft. This creation will be your first draft of your final piece. You have five minutes. Please work in silence.
Congrats! You've finished your first draft, but you're not done. Let's move onto revision. To truly revise something means to look at it from multiple points of view (W.9-10.5). Think about your holder from the perspective of the pencil. If the pencil(s) could give you a review, would they be happy with what you've created? What about an engineer? How would she tell you to improve your holder? Think about your parents, or someone else who has good advice. When you're writing, you will always want to be revising. I often revise while I'm typing my final copy because I'm always re-seeing the words on the page.
Consider how your audience is going to react to your creation. It's important for a writer to consider how an audience is going to react to their work. It's important for both artists and writers to gain information and feedback from other people. Please ask your shoulder partner to look at your design. Without prompting your partner, see if they can tell you how your holder is going to work. Can they describe where the pencil(s) will go? (SL.9-10.1). Now that you have criticism from a peer, improve your holder.
Congratulations! You are now ready to begin the final stage--editing. When writing, a writer looks closely at details like spelling, mechanics, and grammar. Editing is very detail oriented work. Critique your holder. Edit any errors or flaws you see. Make sure your pencil fits nicely and your holder fulfills its purpose.
Now, sit back and admire your hard work. Please grab a post it and give your sculpture a name. You can be practical, creative or inventive. You're ready to publish and present for the world to see. Feel free to get out your phone, take a picture and tweet it out proudly! Like writing, this sculpture is meant to be shared and celebrated.
How many of you have ever been to an art gallery? Let's describe it.
Students explain it is as quiet, reserved, and respectful. I write these on the board.
For three minutes, you are taking a gallery walk. Please pay attention to our gallery norms while you walk around the room, observing your classmates' sculptures. The administration and/or other teachers are going to stop by and observe them as well.
Before students leave, we spend a few minutes cleaning up!


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To keep my life varied I have several different "jobs".
I am a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Western Realty
I own Blue Heron Massage and Personal Training
And I am a Student at Bellingham Technical Collage studying for my Computer Science degree.
Tom was born in Novato CA and shortly there after he moved with his family to Hawaii where he spent his first years.
Tom moved back to Santa Rosa CA as a toddler and developed his love for swimming, Music, cars and hiking. An accomplished swimmer Tom learned about setting goals and working towards them while on his high school swim team.
While taking some general education classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College and working at the local video store Tom met his future wife Bliss. Tom decided to join the Army to further his education and provide service to his country. In the military Tom earned his Physical Therapy Assistant certification and lived in San Antonio TX and Springfield MO.
After finishing his active duty training Tom went back to Carmel CA to work for awhile while awaiting his permanent reserve duty post. In Carmel, Tom and his wife worked at Nielson Bros Market a family owned business. It was not uncommon to have customers ranging from Clint Eastwood, Bjork, John Travolta or Mario Andretti shopping at this store. It was while working in this store that Tom learned about the importance of customer service in running a business. Once Tom received his permanent reserve duty posting in Washington state he relocated to Bellevue WA where he worked as a physical therapy assistant. As much as Tom and his wife enjoyed the city life of Bellevue, after several visits to Bellingham, they realized Whatcom County is where they wanted to call home.
Tom and Bliss lived in Deming for several years before buying their first home, a small rambler, by Lake Whatcom. It was while living in this home that Tom decided he wanted to pursue the field of massage therapy. Tom took the program at Whatcom Community College and graduated in 2003 and became a licensed massage therapist.
After selling their home by the lake and buying a fixer upper in the lettered neighborhood, Tom learned enough about real estate that he realized it would be a great career to go with his growing massage therapy business, Blue Heron Massage. Both jobs had the flexibility that Tom could schedule ample time for his clients needs, whether it was an appointment to look at houses or an appointment to massage away the stress of looking at houses, Tom was able to accommodate. Tom became a licensed realtor in 2006.
Tom was slowly fixing up his craftsman in the lettered streets neighborhood. It was during this project that Tom learned how to tile, paint, hire out the electrical, dry wall, fix plumbing, paint, not fall through rotted decks, and paint some more. It was also where Tom realized his talent for working with hardscapes, such as rock walls and pavers stones. Tom decided it would be good to get in shape and add some additional training for his massage practice and graduated from the Certified Personal Fitness program and Bellingham Technical College in 2010.
Currently Tom and his wife and their dogs live in Whatcom County where they take advantage of the great places to walk their dogs.


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What are business processes?
Business processes deliver products and services to customers.
Processes are usually triggered into action by a business event, such as a customer wishing to order a product or service.
Business processes normally comprise a set of activities, each controlled by a particular organisation unit, cooperating with other organisation units, so as to form a coordinated whole.
How Capiro can help you master your business processes
Our business process experts and business analysts can:
- Help you to analyse, improve, monitor and manage your business processes.
- Support you in developing a business process architecture.
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Revolver FX Cart Bag Black/Charcoal/Silver | Bag Boy
Maximize your club organization and protection with the Bag Boy Revolver FX Cart Bag. A 14-way multi-material top with individual full-length dividers rotates for easy club selection on the course. Featuring Clip-Lok and Grip-Lok technologies, your clubs stay securely in place while the 7 zippered pockets keep your belongings safely stored and organized. Strap onto the cart with the patented Top-Lok attachment system and head to the first tee for your next round.
Pockets Include:
- 14-way multi-material, rotating top with full-length dividers for club separation and protection
- Clip-Lok and Grip-Lok technologies keeps clubs in place for maximum organization
- Top-Lok patented bag-to-cart technology keeps bag securely attached to cart
- Cart strap sleeve allows bag to be secured without hindering pocket access
- Integrated trunk lift handle and lift-assist handle
- Fully integrated umbrella sleeve
- Rubberized tee holder with tees included
- Pen and divot tool holders
- Matching rainhood included for club protection during inclement weather
- Rubberized traction feet
- Shoulder strap holder
- Deluxe carabiner towel clip
Pockets Include:
- Insulated cooler pocket
- 2 full-length garment pockets with IGOTCHA ball retriever sleeve
- Oversized ball pocket
- Fleece-lined valuables pocket
- 2 accessory pockets
- Brand: Bag Boy
- Country of Origin: Imported
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In this prop-free mat Pilates class, we'll spend an hour exploring core work in various ways! From traditional Pilates exercises to fun elbow plank sequences, you can expect to be challenged. In addition to deep core work, this class focuses on inner thigh and outer hip leg work. We'll stretch the arms, but we'll do less arm-strengthening in this class. You will finish this class feeling taller, leaner, and stronger!
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text: Gibson's been riding the wave of tech for quite a while now -- launching several "robot" guitars featuring functions such as fully automated tuning systems. For that, we give them credit: guitar purists are a tough bunch, and one that is most definitely resistant to change. So we can't help but welcome (on principle alone) the Firebird X, even if our standard Firebird is way, way better looking. The Firebird X -- which will retail for about $5,500 when it launches in December -- features the robo-tuning head found on the Dark Fire, and a seriously sick range of built-in effects, including modulation, echo, reverb, compression, EQ, and distortion. Hey, purists may grimace at that non-Firebird headstock, but let them: you'll be jamming with some sweet effects.


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How to find a job using Facebook!August 9th, 2012 | Articles, Job Search | No Comments »
Job boards are old news. Here are a few tips to finding a job on Facebook.
1. Follow companies you're interested in working at.
As soon as you click that "like" button, you'll instantly have access to any updates the company posts. Keep an eye out for those that advertise new opportunities.
Some companies you follow will actually have dedicated career sections on their Facebook pages, through which you can often apply directly to an opportunity.
Finally, liking a company on Facebook will keep you updated on their activities, which could give you an upper hand if you ever do interview with them.
2. Networking with your Facebook friends.
You never know who might know about an open position. Let your friends know you're looking by writing a simple status update, asking if anyone might be able to point you in the right direction.
If you're feeling more private about your job search, you can always privately message any friends you think might be able to help you.
3. Facebook Marketplace
Did you know Facebook has a job board? If you go to Facebook Marketplace, you'll find a listing of jobs, which you can filter to a specific category, location, position title, and more. You can apply directly through this application, too.
4. Facebook Ads Part One
Some companies will post ads for new opportunities, so keep an eye on the sidebar of your Facebook window. Also keep in mind that they'll filter these ads so that they're only viewable to a specific target audience. Make sure you have a few keywords relating to your field or career path in your Facebook profile that will help you fall into the right audience.
5. Facebook Ads Part Two
If you're feeling bold and don't mind putting yourself in the public eye, you might want to post a Facebook ad that advertises your candidacy. Keep it short and sweet, and link it to your Facebook profile, website, LinkedIn bio, etc. Make sure you define a target audience so that the right people see it; i.e. hiring managers or department leaders of certain kinds of companies. It's a unique path to take, but it has been known to work.
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Sarah and I were recently invited to speak to a group of aspiring fashionistas about the subject of style! We happily accepted, and since it was a co-ed crowd, we decided to deliver an oration about the utility of unisex garments. Are you and your boyfriend or roommate on a tight budget? Instead of turning down the thermostat to chilly temperatures, why not save cash by sharing accessories suitable for both sexes? To drive home our point, Sarah and I made an example of the epicene Keynote Necklace. Want to unlock the formula for pulling off a Unisex-y look with this piece of jewelry? Then simply abide by these three steps.
Step one: Confidence is key
Dare to be dazzling, and it'll pay off with many compliments and much admiration! Beneath the brassy gleam of her Keynote Necklace, which is mirrored in the gilded trim of her Veronica Heels, Sarah looks absolutely glamorous in the vibrantly emerald Grecian Green Dress. The subdued black hues of her Cosmopolitan Cape and dainty Dark Shadows Gloves belie their superb sophistication, and fewer things are finer than a floral headpiece such as the Elegance in Bloom Headband.
Step two: Take note of trends
Skeleton key necklaces currently are one of the 'it' accessories. An iconic symbol of access, the Keynote Necklace will open up many new doors for your wardrobe!
Step three: Make it your own
The fact that the Keynote Necklace is available for purchase on a women's clothing website didn't stop me from accenting my outfit with it. I made it appropriately masculine by letting the brilliance of this neckpiece speak for itself against a subtle outfit of a black button-up, black trousers, and a grey cardigan. Then I punctuated this statement with a brazen, butterscotch-colored, crocodile-print pair of loafers.
What about you, ModReaders – do you find yourselves adhering to any fundamentals of fashion?


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Amazon Organics Volumizing Shampoo Washes Your Stress Away with Botanical Ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest.
Key benefits: Relieves anxiety and tension, and promotes mental clarity and peace of mind while soothing, relaxing and nourishing your scalp. Our Lemongrass and Rosemary Mint Volumizing shampoo (for all hair types) uses the purest natural botanical ingredients from the Amazon rainforests, including the Kava root, demonstrated in studies to offer anti-oxidant benefits.


text: Polyphony has released a brand new update for Gran Turismo 6, introducing a raft of new features and adjustments. The headline additions, however, are the adition of the freaking insane Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo and the Red Bull Ring. You can find all the details below, courtesy of Polyphony. Vision Gran Turismo The "Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo" has been released. Experience the dynamic all wheel drive supercar that inherits the DNA of the Volkswagen sports GTI philosophy. After the update has been installed, the car can be purchased from the [Vision GT] option within the [CARS] section in "My Home". Alternatively, it is also possible to obtain the car by completing a lap (regardless of the lap time) in the new Seasonal Event, available only for a limited time. The "Volkswagen Vision GT" racing gear has been added to the [Special Outfit] of [Racing Gear]. This can also be acquired through the limited time seasonal event. Red Bull Ring The full course and short track layouts of the Red Bull Ring has been added as new tracks to the game. This is an ultra high speed circuit with long flat out sections, but there are tricky tight corners in between. How you handle these tight turns will greatly affect your final lap times. In 2014, Formula 1 racing returned to this track after an 11 year hiatus; the circuit truly brings together the best of the old and the new. Additional Cars: The following cars have been added to the [Dealerships]. You can also access the cars easily from the [Recommended Cars] section: GT-R NISMO GT3 Nissan GT Academy Team RJN '13 Lexus IS F CCS-R '11 Toyota TS030 Hybrid '12 Update of the Physics Simulation Model The physics simulation model of "Gran Turismo 6" has been updated. Its main improvements are as follows: (1) Dynamics of the car on surfaces with cornerstones and bumps (2) Effect of tire geometry changes (mainly the Camber Angle) (3) Controllability of some rear heavy cars The default settings of tuning parts have also been adjusted to match this update. Adjustment to cars: On the various Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X models, the [Active Steering] in [Driving Options] is now enabled. Additional Offline Features and Adjustments [Datalogger] can now be called out from the Quick Menu of Time Trial events. However, please note that some of the features will be limited when used in this manner. Please refer to the online manual for more details. A [Reset to Default] option that returns car settings to their initial state has been added. Start signals are now enabled on tracks with signals. Additional Online Features and Adjustments A window that notifies the start of events, and countdowns for course voting has been added to the lower right of the open lobby. The upload timings for rankings have been changed for both Drift Rankings and Section Time Trials. Please note that after the patch is installed, there may be up to a 30 min additional install time which may differ from what is displayed on screen. Source - PST org


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| 14.9°C Belfast
The men who will decide the future of the Heineken Cup, perhaps the biggest political football in world rugby as well as the biggest club tournament, are unlikely to be any closer to agreement at the close of today's important board meeting in London, but at least they will have a clear idea of exactly how far they are away. Talks are expected to be even more fraught than usual as the Anglo-French axis squares up to the Celtic bloc, but some delegates believe this may prove the darkest hour before dawn.
Two proposals for a revamped competition, one tabled by each side, will be discussed, and almost certainly rejected. Ireland, Scotland and Wales, supported by Italy, are pressing for an enlarged 32-team format – an idea that has gained no traction in England or France, where those representing the interests of clubs in the Premiership and Top 14 leagues dismiss it as unwieldy, unworkable and something that runs counter to the Heineken Cup's status as an elite tournament.
Equally, the Anglo-French proposal for a more concentrated 20-team competition, a cut of four from the current number, is falling on profoundly deaf ears in the Celtic corner, where negotiators see no advantage in sanctioning a reduction in their own numbers. On the basis that turkeys do not vote for Christmas, particularly at this time of year, there is no obvious prospect of Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales giving up 10 guaranteed Heineken Cup places and accepting six instead.
But something will have to give sooner or later: the English and French teams have served notice of their intention to walk away from the tournament at the end of next season, and if there is no agreement, there will be no Heineken Cup.
"We are at a delicate stage," said Mark McCafferty, the chief executive of Premier Rugby and the lead negotiator on behalf of the English clubs. "There is no definite timetable, but we are getting to the point where we need to see some progress because the clock cannot be allowed to run down continually.
"We've already spent six months on this and when next season begins, clubs need to know exactly what they're trying to qualify for.
"Together with the French, we're keen to make the case for a strengthening of both the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup [the second-tier equivalent of football's Europa League]. Two 20-team competitions, underpinned by a third tournament aimed at developing rugby nations like Russia and Georgia, Spain and Portugal… we believe very strongly in this and we'll push hard for it."
Meanwhile London Irish issued a grim injury bulletin today. They expect to be without Tomas O'Leary, the scrum-half who would have toured South Africa with the Lions in 2009 had he been fit to take his place in the squad, for between four and six months after the Irishman underwent surgery to repair a disc in his lower back. O'Leary has not played since late October.
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Alex Kovalev calls it a career
(SportsNetwork.com) - Former NHL player Alex Kovalev has announced his retirement.
Kovalev last played in the NHL with the Florida Panthers during the 2012-13 season and spent last season with Swiss second-tier team EHC Visp.
According to the International Ice Hockey Federation's website, Kovalev made the announcement in an interview with Swiss TV station Kanal9. He cited injuries as the reason for his decision.
The 41-year-old Russian native was selected by the New York Rangers with the 15th overall pick of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft and joined the team for the 1992-93 season. He then helped the Rangers end a 54-year Stanley Cup drought the following year, posting 21 points in 23 playoff games.
Kovalev spent his first six-plus seasons with the Rangers, then was traded to Pittsburgh and played with the Penguins until the 2002-03 campaign when he was sent back to New York. He also played with Montreal and Ottawa before rejoining Pittsburgh late in the 2010-11 season and signed with the Panthers in January 2013.
In 1,316 NHL regular-season games, most of any Russian-born player, Kovalev notched 430 goals and 599 assists for 1,029 points. He added 45 goals and 55 assists for 100 points in 123 playoff games.
On the international level, Kovalev won Olympic gold at the 1992 Games in Albertville and bronze at the 2002 Salt Lake Games.


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"Our lookbook is focused upon bringing beautiful photography together with our products. I believe that presenting our products in a creative way fortifies our brand standards, and our product line," said Walter Hinchman Director of Sales & Marketing.
Tantus' Summer 2013 lookbook was shot, at Lake Tahoe's beautiful Kings Beach. The photography presents products such as their newly released Duke, and Flurry surrounded by the breathtaking landscape.
"Tantus is among one of the very first companies in the adult industry to present consumers with the ability to view their products through a creative and artistic way. The ability to market our products, how other everyday products are marketed, presents a societal balance and acceptance amongst adult products."
Tantus' 2013 Summer Lookbook is available for viewing now at: www.tantusinc.com/lookbook


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Infrastructure analytics – SDS is your only choice
Posted on Friday, February 10, 2017
Digital transformation programs have changed the way businesses operate, analyzing every operational aspect to identify new savings and efficiencies. In a crowded marketplace, any efficiency, no matter how small, could help to boost market share and profit margins.
To make these advances however, you need to be able to scrutinise your infrastructure. But as enterprise networks become more complex, transparency quickly becomes a casualty. The proliferation of cloud services means that CTOs struggle to acquire metrics from networked assets, let alone derive actionable insights.
In many ways, the trend towards hybrid infrastructure runs contrary to the transparent, data driven model required for the modern business.
SDS and simplification
As is so often the case, increased transparency is achieved by simplifying and centralizing your infrastructure. Rather than distributing information across a range of hardware silos and cloud services, you need an infrastructure that allows you to "see" across them all.
The most effective, future-proof option for building such an infrastructure is through the use of Software Defined Storage. In this scenario you break out of vendor-defined hardware systems, to create a transparent layer of storage that can be allocated however you need.
More importantly, this vast, virtual data store can be observed at every point, making it far easier to define and monitor metrics. SDS will actually assist your data transformation program and simplify the process of applying efficiencies as and when they are identified.
For the CTO, SDS provides an important solution to demands for KPI-driven IT infrastructure that aligns with business strategy. And the ability to redeploy existing hardware, or extend capacity with storage from any vendor, gives the CTO more options than ever before.
At this moment in time, SDS is the only option to building a storage infrastructure that truly assists with business transformation.
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Are you looking for a solution that can satisfy a lot of your needs? By navigating to the first page you will be able to choose more than one category and therefore find products that have functionality for all chosen category areas. This way you will easily be able to find, for example, all project management software that also have bug tracking functionality.
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Case Management System, Issue Tracking Tool and Task Management Software are three different names for software that are able to perform similar activities.
The functionality the case management system is also in many cases similar to bug tracking software but not as often connected to a project. Case Management Systems, Issue Tracking Tools and Task Management Software may handle tasks or issues that are not specific to technology. These Case Management Systems are used all over the organisation and especially in customer support divisions.
Features common for Case Management Systems, Issue Tracking Tools and Task Management Software are:
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By using a case management system you are able to keep order of everything that is to be done. Since you may schedule issues in the case management system and assign them to different personnel you can easily control what needs to be done and you are also able to create automated responses from the case management system to customers so that they know you are working with their issues or cases.
Some project management software have functionality of the case management systems since the connection to bug tracking is so clear. In those cases, the project management software will be the case management software and the project will be some part of the organisation or some process.
Case Management Systems may sometimes be called Case Systems. You can find a lot of the functionality of Case Management Systems in Help Desk Software but Case Management Systems tend to be focusing more on common case management rather than technology.
Case Management Systems include automated workflow to help speed up the management of cases in the case management systems. This includes automatic notifications of issues in the case management systems as well as automatic changes of issue data over time.


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M P Landis's current work is a palimpsest of the processes, materials and emotions of his existence. He has collaborated with musician Tom Abbs, visual artists Michael Sanzone and Les Seifer, writers Nick Flynn and Fred Schmalz, and others. Landis has had over 30 solo exhibitions and his work is represented in many private and public collections, including the New York Public Library, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, the DeCordova Museum, the Naples Museum of Art, and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Before moving to Portland, Maine, in the spring of 2015 he lived in Brooklyn, NY, since 1996 and previously lived year-round in Provincetown, MA. Landis spent his childhood traveling around the world with his Mennonite missionary parents.


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By Dan Szematowicz, CNN
(CNN) – The Republican National Convention is over and the Democrats' convention is about to get underway.
If you're feeling the fever like we are, you've spent the last week glued to your computer, radio, and television (or all three at once, if you're hardcore) to get the latest from Tampa.
A lot of great media outlets did a lot of great work, so in this week's Sunday Playlist we're listing some of our favorite convention-inspired audio pieces from the last week.
So without further preamble, we give a fond tip-of-our-hat to:
From the great public radio program "The Takeaway," comes this detailed look at what it takes to give an effective speech at a political convention (take notes, in case you plan on giving one).
At the height of his power, William Jennings Bryan was one of the most influential politicians of his era. From the podium of the 1896 Democratic National Convention, he delivered his historic "Cross of Gold" speech. It's considered by many to be one of the greatest speeches ever delivered in American politics. Radio Diaries has the inside story.
Every political convention is a part of America's political history. How does the 2012 RNC compare with its peers? Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks joined Newshour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff to put the convention in its historical place.
Happy listening!
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Co-founded by compositional giant Philip Glass, this year's MATA festival sifted through nearly 500 submitted scores from under-40 composers around the world to present a veritable Tower of Babel of contemporary classical music. A bellwether of shifting tides in the genre's current scene–having helped launch the careers of Nico Muhly, Lukas Ligeti, and Annie Gosfield–MATA moves beyond the pale of mainstream institutions, a diverse summit of cosmopolitan voices continuing a lively musical conversation. Think Wagner with laptop-driven electronica. This year just might get Stockhausen rolling in his grave.
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Paddy's Pointers: Five observations from Norwich City's 1-0 win against Birmingham
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Our Norwich City correspondent Paddy Davitt delivers his verdict from Carrow Road.
1. Precious cargo. Nelson Oliveira - By the big man's standards his point blank tap in was the easiest he will score all season. An audacious 40 yard lob later in the game grasped by a back-pedalling David Stockdale was more in keeping with the Portugal international. But nevertheless a fifth goal in seven games for club and country underlined he is in full working order. Not just his goal but his industry and willingness to take the ball to relieve pressure underlined his value to the cause.
2. TNT - Tom Trybull made his league debut for the Canaries and was paired alongside Alex Tettey in a new-look shape unveiled by Daniel Farke. Trybull understandably tired as the game wore on but there was enough evidence of a burgeoning partnership between the two. City looked far better balanced and controlled out of possession. Music to the ears for any who had the misfortune to witness the carnage at Millwall prior to the international break.
3. Klose and Zimmermann. Talking of double acts, City's German import Christoph Zimmermann appeared to flourish under the guidance and experienced presence of the fit-again Swiss international. Klose cajoled and encouraged his young charge throughout. There was a telling moment in the second half when Zimmermann subdued Che Adams and Klose was first to give him the thumbs up. You cannot underestimate the importance perhaps of Klose. Not just in terms of his footballing ability - lest we forget his role in the match-winner - but his calming presence on the likes of Zimmermann and Marcel Franke from this point. With Grant Hanley making a late appearance from the bench perhaps the microscopic focus on City's central defensive weakness can be turned down a notch or three.
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4. Counter attack threat - For all the talk of possession and dominating the ball under Farke this victory was forged in City's ability to probe with pace and penetration on the counter. Oliveira was a mobile target but Josh Murphy and later Yanic Wildschut were a useful outlet. City have been too predictable in many facets during these early weeks of the campaign. But there was enough variety here to illustrate they are more than a one-trick operation.
5. Base camp - A timely win and a morale-boosting clean sheet. Add the return to fitness of Klose, Hanley's arrival and the emergence of a new shape woven around the likes of Trybull and Tettey and there is plenty of raw material for Farke to work on. The international break must have felt an eternity but with another hectic phase of fixtures now upon the Canaries this momentum needs to be harnessed.
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Peter Miller Feature
October 5, 2016
TG Graduate Peter Miller is the only member of the 2015-16 TG varsity hockey senior class to continue his hockey career. Miller has joined the Peoria Mustangs of the North American Tier 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) for the 2016-2017 season. The Mustangs reside in Peoria, IL.
"I decided on Peoria when I talked with Kai Barber (TG class of 2014, former Peoria Mustang) and he put me in contact with his former coach. Then[the coach] offered me to sign a tender.", said Miller. A tender is similar to a contract in that it is a document stating a player's intentions to play for a specific team.
"The most difficult part (of hockey) is protecting the lower half of your face while wearing a shield and adapting to living with new people." During the season, Miller lives with another teammate in a billet house. Billet means lodging with a civilian, Miller and his housemate live in the house of a woman named Lori.
Miller jokes about the about the competition in his new league " The skills compare to a decent MN high school team but they obviously do not have anyone as talented as Sam Hentges or Wayne Gretzky, what have you." — Peter Miller
The skills compare to a decent MN high school team but they obviously do not have anyone as talented as Sam Hentges or Wayne Gretzky, what have you."
— Peter Miller
Thus far "Skeeter" Miller has netted 3 points in 5 games. Good for 3rd best among rookies on his team.
Miller spoke on the change in atmosphere of competition between high school and juniors. "There are much older fans at the games and more energy on the bench."
"I've adjusted fairly well, they are nice rookies and the max fine during court is $5." Miller explained, "Court happens every Wednesday after practice. Everyone in the locker room goes around and issues fines to people. You can fine someone for falling down during practice or parking on the line, pretty much anything. The max you pay is $5. The captain collects the money and uses it for soap and protein powder for the whole team. You cannot appeal any fines issued." Miller explains the unofficial judicial system within the junior hockey community.
Peter will be playing at the National Sports Center in Blaine on December 16, 17 and 18th. Otherwise you can keep up with Mustangs here http://peoriamustangs.pointstreaksites.com/view/peoriamustangs .


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Larrakeyah Palms
Larrakeyah Palms is a luxurious waterfront vacation home on Darwin's prestigious Cullen Bay Marina.
Furnished in a relaxed tropical resort style, the property offers complete tranquility and some of the best sunsets in the north, whilst being conveniently positioned just 5 minutes from the centre of Darwin city. Larrakeyah Palms comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 bedrooms (one King and two Queen rooms with marina views and
two Queen and two Single rooms with garden views). There are four bathrooms, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen plus two additional kitchenettes and 2 indoor living/dining areas. There are also two spacious outdoor living areas with marina-views, a BBQ patio and marina-front pool, and a marina-level grassed area adjacent to the property's private pontoon with kayaks supplied. A large 3-car garage is also accessible. Local attractions include the Cullen Bay Marina restaurant precinct and beach, day spas, fishing charters, sunset cruises, local and Indigenous art centres, Mindil Beach Casino, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Crocosaurus Cove, golf course, tennis club, bowls club and the Darwin Botanic Gardens. Guests are of course encouraged to explore further afield into the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine)


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Choosing the right mic for live performances is not always an easy task. There are so many on the market, and each of them can be suited to different parts of the band. As a result, it can get confusing pretty quickly – especially if you aren't sure what you need in the first place.
Before looking at the how to guide below, there are two factors you should always remember when selecting your mic: go with your gut, and go with your budget. If you like the way the mic sounds, go for it. However, sticking to your budget is also important as it can help narrow down your choices.
How to Choose a Mic: Vocals
Cardioid polar patterns will help to control feedback, as well as reduce ambient sound. However, in the case of a tight stage, it might be worth considering a supercardioid polar pattern.
Most of the mics for vocals that are close-up have a similar frequency response. This features a roll-off of the extreme high and low-end frequencies that are outside the regular vocal range. There also tends to be a boosted mid-range
Choosing dynamic cartridges means that it is less likely for components to fail, and they don't require phantom power either. Condenser mics, however, do require phantom power – but these are good for brighter sounds with extended highs.
Generally speaking, the more money you spend on a vocal mic, the less handling noise and breath feedback you are likely to experience.
How to Choose a Mic: Drums
For a drum kit, and all of its parts, the cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns are the best for feedback control and sound isolation.
If you are using floor toms and kick drum and snare, mics that have a shaped frequency are the best ones to use, as these add a little punch. Overhead cymbals and hi-hats will benefit greatly from mics with a uniform response that is commonly referred to as a flat frequency response.
Dynamic mics are best for kick drums and snares due to the fact that they can handle high sound pressure levels. Condenser microphones, on the other hand, are able to deliver a lot more snap – just choose a condenser that can take the high SPLs.
How to Choose a Mic: Guitar and Bass
When it comes to the polar pattern, a cardioid one is the best for isolating sound, as well as controlling any feedback.
The best type of frequency response for guitar and bass amps is a shaped one. This adds presence to the sound, as well as a little brightness.
A dynamic cartridge is the best way to go as these are unlikely to distort under normal sound pressure levels – regardless of where the mic is placed in relation to the amp. It also doesn't matter how loud the amp is turned up.
To Conclude
Hopefully, this guide has provided you with the right tools to go out and choose the best mic for you. With these tips, you'll be on stage and sounding amazing in no time at all.
About the Author
Dan Anderson is a freelance writer and blogger. You can keep upto date by following Dan on Twitter and Facebook. If you are interested in reading more of his music and audio related content, be sure to check out his audio guides here .


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Four Keys to Finding Your Wedding PhotographerMonday, February 16th, 2015
Photo: Kaylynne Kroshus Photography
You've finally popped the question. You met the perfect woman and knew she was the one. Now that you're engaged, your bride-to-be is knee-deep in the wedding planning process. There's so much to do and she'll always appreciate your help, especially when it comes to finding your wedding photographer.
Once the wedding day has come and gone, the best way to remember it all is through you wedding photography. You'll want to look back at your wedding photos on your anniversaries for years to come and remember the way she looked when you first saw her walk down the aisle, the tears in both of your eyes as you said "I do," and the fun you had on the dance floor with your groomsmen and bridesmaids. Those memories will fade, but if you have a photographer capture those special moments, you can look back on them forever.
So, how can you help your bride-to-be find the best photographer for your wedding? One great place to start is SnapKnot, where you can create a free account and be matched with photographers in your area and budget range. Once you find a few photographers that fit your needs, reach out and schedule a face-to-face meeting.
Here are four important details to cover when you meet with a wedding photographer.
1. Budget. Pricing is always important to ask about first and foremost. Make sure you know how much you're able to spend and if the photographer's services are within that budget. You'll soon learn that there's a wide range of wedding photography prices. For example, some photographers charge extra for mileage if they have to travel a certain distance, while others include that cost in their package fee. Some photographers also charge to have an assistant or a second shooter attend the wedding. (Read more on what makes one photographer cheaper than others.)
2. Photography Style. Do you and your fiancée want your photographs to tell the story of your wedding day or have a list of posed family photos you want to make sure to capture? Ask to see the photographer's past albums and photographs to get a feel of their photographic style. You should like all (or at least most) of the photos you see from a photographer to get a sense of their style, which is the same style they'll use to photograph your wedding day. (See more wedding photography advice about photo styles.)
3. Products and Services Offered. Does your bride-to-be really want to do a trash-the-dress session or have an amazing engagement shoot? Do you both want a really great custom wedding album or a beautifully framed engagement photo with a matted frame that guests can sign at your wedding? It's important to make sure the photographer offers every single item you want in their wedding packages. Also ensure that the quality and types of albums he or she creates are in line with your expectations and preferences.
4. Photographer's Personality. Because the person you end up choosing to photograph your big day is so important, it's always best to meet face to face beforehand to make sure you enjoy his or her personality and demeanor. This person will be with you while you're hanging out with your groomsmen before the wedding, as you're nervously waiting for your bride to walk down the aisle and throughout the entire reception. If you and the photographer have clashing personalities or something just feels "off" between the two of you, keep looking until you find someone you truly feel comfortable with.
Helping your bride-to-be find your photographer should be more fun than stressful, but it's important to start out by narrowing down a list of the best wedding photographers in your area and personally meeting with a few of them. Doing that initial research will certainly help you find the photographer you both trust and who will capture your special day exactly how you both imagined.
Grooms, have you learned any other helpful tips for booking your wedding photographer? Share them with us in the comments below.