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1.About Measurement
Always true length or longer, please stretch the hair to measure its real length.
2.Hair Smell
Our hair is 100% chemical-free, we do not only care about beauty but also our customer's health But we do wash the hair when we produce it, there maybe a little shampoo smell on it. But please don't worry, the smell will disappear after washing with shampoo and conditioner.
3.About Shedding?
We highly recommend that you seal the weft when you get the hair. When the factory workers sew the hair pieces into a bundle, there might be several short pieces that aren't attached to weft, that's not shedding. The wefts are double machine weft to prevent possible shedding, if you have to cut the weft to adjust the hair volume for your installation, please seal the edges of the wefts to avoid shedding.
4.About Tangle
Hair tangle due to dryness, oil/dirt built up, salt-water, chlorine and not combing daily. Make sure to wash & conditioner with your hair once a week. Use Argan oil/Olive oil or a leave in conditioner to keep your hair moisturized.
5.Dye and Curl
It is human hair, so could be dyed and iron-flat, when iron flat it, please don't exceed 150℃, or the hair will be destroyed. Due to there are so many different color Conditioners in the market, we recommend you test a small portion of hair before coloring or perming the entire bundles.
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BBC's The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films
An official iCheckMovies list (adopted from Nuked).
Favorited 121 times, disliked 2 times, added to 174 watchlists.
For our poll to determine the 100 greatest American films, we surveyed 62 film critics from around the world. This time, we received responses from 177 – from every continent except Antarctica. Some are newspaper or magazine reviewers, others write primarily for websites; academics and cinema curators are well-represented too. For the purposes of this poll we have decided that a list of the greatest films of the 21st Century should include the year 2000, even though we recognise that there was no 'Year Zero' and that 2001 is mathematically the start of the century. Not only did we all celebrate the turn of the millennium on 31 December 1999, but the year 2000 was a landmark in global cinema, and, in particular, saw the emergence of new classics from Asia like nothing we had ever seen before.
Pssst, want to check out the BBC's The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films list in our new look?
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Editorial: Obama must now mobilize the world against chemical weapons
In his White House address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama laid out a clear case to Americans for upholding the international taboo against the use of chemical weapons in Syria. He had the right argument — just the wrong audience.
Obama is no longer asking Congress for an immediate vote to support missile strikes against Syria, in retaliation for the Aug. 21 sarin-gas attack that killed more than 1,400 civilians near Damascus. Now, the people who face an imminent choice on Syria don't work in Congress or even live in the United States.
Until now, the rest of the world, always distrustful of U.S. actions, has had legitimate reasons to oppose a strike — from an aversion to the unilateral use of force to worries that military action would only further destabilize the region and cause more death and suffering. But there are no good arguments against mounting a strong international effort to destroy Syria's chemical stockpiles. Granted, doing so in the midst of a civil war would be an unprecedented challenge, yet success would bring the world a giant step closer to eliminating these barbarous weapons. That's the case Obama should be making to the world.
Too much ink has been spilled on the question of where this latest diplomatic wrinkle originated, whether from a slip of Secretary of State John Kerry's tongue or some nefarious confab between Bashar Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his speech, Obama characterized the initiative as a Russian gambit, something to be poked and prodded suspiciously while keeping U.S. warships hovering off the Syrian shoreline.
Instead he should broaden the conversation beyond the U.S. and Russia, to all those nations that support the ban on chemical weapons yet have opposed unilateral U.S. action to enforce it. China, for one, has every reason to rid the world of poison gas. Its people were victims in World War II, and its unpredictable neighbor North Korea possesses chemical stockpiles that may be bigger than Syria's. A Middle East with fewer weapons of mass destruction would unquestionably be a more stable source of oil and gas to fuel the Chinese economy.
Beijing's concerns, supposedly, are that any action be taken within an international framework and not be aimed at regime change in Damascus. Both of those demands now suit U.S. purposes, too. As we have argued, the best way to ensure that Putin and Assad are not bluffing is to bind them to a United Nations timetable for surrendering Syria's chemical-weapons arsenal, verified by U.N. inspectors and authorized under Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter, which allows for the use of force.
The Chinese might resist that last condition. But their interests clearly lie in favor of a strong resolution that defuses the threat of unilateral American action. Other skeptical nations, too, would gain the benefit of constraining the U.S. within the bounds of a multilateral effort, as well as potentially eliminating one of the world's last undeclared stores of chemical weapons. A total of 188 nations are parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention. If Syria came on board through this deal, only six would remain outside.
Yes, in this scenario the U.S. would have to give up the option of using missile strikes to promote regime change in Damascus. But, as Obama said, his goals in Syria have always been more "modest" than that. The focus should remain on eliminating the threat of chemical weapons.
Even if this diplomatic game began as a "Russian initiative," Obama now has an opportunity to make it his. The onus should be on Putin and Assad and China's Xi Jinping to explain why, if they are sincere, they would object to stringent UN enforcement of the disarmament process.
Editorial courtesy of Bloomberg View.


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I feel like I'm driving a new car. All the things I loved about my old car are right here at my fingertips, but this new one looks better and handles better. It has that new-Alive smell, too.
I feel like I�m driving a new car. All the things I loved about my old car are right here at my fingertips, but this new one looks better and handles better. It has that new-Alive smell, too.
To beat this poor metaphor into the ground: Thanks for coming along for a ride in our new design.
We started thinking about giving Alive a facelift almost a year ago. And after a lot more thinking, we got to actually doing the work in April. Our friends on the digital side made a terrific new website. Have you visited yet? Talk about a new car. We love it for its good looks and ease of use.
We listened to readers who told us they sometimes feel lost in the print edition of Alive. We�ve tried to make getting to the good stuff easier with better navigational tools (think red) and by shuffling the order of sections. We even made a couple of new sections, called People and Screen.
Most importantly, though, we wanted this redesign to work for those of you who want information on the go. The new ColumbusAlive.com is responsive � it reads easily on desktop computers, tablets and smart phones. We�re publishing a lot of stories online first, so you have plenty of time to clear your schedule for events that grab your attention.
We�d love to hear what you think about the design and the website. Call or drop me an email anytime.
Some of our favorite things about Alive�s new print look:
New sections
The People section leads off with Alive�s weekly Q&A. We moved the party pictures there, too. And we created a page called Reply All that collects your feedback from Twitter, Facebook and ColumbusAlive.com.
Movie and TV coverage got its own section called Screen. We�re especially fond of the Now Playing page, which includes one-time or limited-time screenings around Columbus.
Easier to navigate
Just follow Alive�s signature red and it�ll take you somewhere interesting. On the Contents page, red points you to events in various neighborhoods. On the side of each page, red tells you where you are in Alive. It can get really busy in here!
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There are some things in life you never thought you would see. I'm not talking about peace in the Middle East, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, or bubble gum ice cream. I mean something that I was witness to today; actually I was an active participant.
It all started innocently enough, the wedding was called for noon, and wanting to be early we showed up at 12:20 for what we thought would be a good hour till anything started.
It was lucky that we decided to be "early" because we got there just in time to walk the bride down the aisle. Since when did weddings start on time? Anyway, we embarrassingly found a seat and sat back to enjoy the show.
Almost immediately everyone could see something was amiss. The Rabbi who was marrying the couple looked nervous and soon a huddle formed under the chuppah. I am sure you've seen the scene before -- everyone who thinks they know anything joins in. It looked ominous.
What could it be? Did the bride change her mind? Did the Rabbi find a stain in his tie?
Then, someone seemed to have a solution and one of the men turned and looked directly at me!
You know those moments that all Jews fear, you are sitting in synagogue minding your own business when the president of the congregation comes over and asks you to make the blessing over the new Shlamboodle.
You would normally ask what on earth is a Shlamboodle? But he asks in a way that implies every idiot knows what it is, not only that, but, as the president explains, it's an honor.
Well, I was sure he was looking at the guy behind me, because I had no idea, "Why me?"
But it was me. He rushed over and said, "Do you have the blessing for the wedding?"
"All I have is a handkerchief. Will that do?"
I decided to join the huddle and figure out what was going on.
The Rabbi came in from New York to do the wedding, and somehow the hotel had lost his Prayer Book with the blessings in it, and it seemed that I was the most likely person to have one on me.
"Sorry," I explained. But, now it was my problem too. Unfortunately, he nor I had a clue what to do. Then it came to me. I have one of those Smartphones, the kind that does email, notes, schedule, and makes it really difficult to make a call.
When would anyone want to use a phone to conduct a wedding? This was that time.
I had bought some software from Pilot-Yid for the phone that has all the regular prayers on it, and when I went through the program I noticed it had the Wedding Service. At the time I thought to myself, when would anyone want to use a phone to conduct a wedding?
This was that time. Now I have to explain, this Rabbi looked like he could have just walked off the scene of Fiddler on the Roof, so I thought I had to explain what a Smartphone was. But it was a day for surprises -- he had the same phone!
But I had the software!
His face lit up. He did a great job and was very discreet. No one could tell he was reading the prayers from a phone. Too bad it wasn't on video – great advertisement for Palm.
So, what's the point? I'm a gadget guy, and everyone who is one, knows it. It's like we can spot each other in a stadium of 100,000 people, "Oooh, you got the X13750, version 3, how's the infrared transfer rate on that doombangle?"
(Hey, maybe a shlamboodle is like a doombangle?)
Gadgets are like cars -- what's the point of a $500,000 Rolls Royce if you have no where you really want to go. Technology is there to serve mankind, not the other way around. And it's great when that happens.
However, I see a lot of people serving technology. I can't tell you how many people I have met that upgraded to the next generation of Smartphone, only to complain that their old phone did a better job.
New doesn't always come with improved. The Torah points out (Genesis 13:3 Rashi), that when Abraham returned from Egypt, he stayed in the same lodgings as when he went. I never really appreciated the message. But with the i-phone "I'm-more-cool-than-you" insanity, now I do.
When you get down to it, these gadgets are just a fancy way of taking notes and organizing our time. We would be so much better off if we spent more time improving the quality of the notes then in the quality of the paper.
Wouldn't it be interesting if our Smartphones added up and categorized everything we did during the year. How many hours wasted driving to-and-from. How many weeks watching silly movies. How many days where nothing meaningful was achieved. How much richer our lives would be if the quality of our phone was matched with the quality of the time we were organizing.
Now that's smart.
I will tell you one way I find my Smartphone to be a meaningful addition to my life. At 11:50 p.m. every evening, an alarm goes off: "OID" it's called.
OID stands for One Idea a Day. Basically, I try to find one good idea a day. To me, a day without an idea is, well, a day without a shlamboodle. If you have a meaningful use for your Smartphone you can share with us, please add your comment below, I am always looking for a new meaningful idea, thank you.
One more note on the wedding. During the ceremony, while the Rabbi was conducting the service and I should have been paying attention, I was praying… real hard.
I was praying no one would call me and I would hear the Rabbi say: "Blessed are you…..he's not available now, can he call you back?"
Prayers do work; no one called.


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Cutter Coat Rack 72 / 179 eur
Designed by Niels Hvass
A simplistic coat rack with a base of wood and hooks made from stainless steel. An easy and elegant way to hang your coats, hats, bags and scarfs.
- Details
- Teak / Stainless Steel
WxDxH: 72x8,5x7 cm
Item no. S1920483
- Packaging
- WxDxH: 74x11x9 cm
Weight: 1,85 kg
- Material and care
Proper usage and maintenance
Proper usage and maintenance is vital for getting the most out of the valuable resources we have. Our designs are made to last for generations, but just like everything else, they need a little care to get there.
Teak is commonly found in Southeast Asia, Central and South America. Our FSC-certified Teak comes from Central America, Brazil and Indonesia, while our non-certified Teak comes from plantations in Southeast Asia and Trinidad; managed to sustain a renewable and reliable supply of wood.
Teak is a heavy, hard and sturdy type of wood. The high content of natural oils makes it highly resistant and it is therefore a good choice for household articles and furniture.
For regular cleaning use a suitable cleaning agent for wood.
As the wood is untreated the surface will change colour over time and eventually turn into a beautiful silvery grey. To maintain untreated wood, it is a good idea to use sandpaper (grit 120-150) once or twice a year.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a timeless and long-lasting material which is super easy to maintain. The material strength enables designs with thin profiles and various forms and patterns.
Use soapy water and wipe with a dry cloth.
Minor scratches and oxide stains can easily be removed with a non-abrasive scouring pad. Care products for stainless steel such as Gleerustol can also be used. If used on kitchen utilities, always remember to wash it thoroughly after.
When using special care products you should avoid all contact with wood in order not to damaging the surface. Do not use any kind of products containing chlorine as this will damage the surface and make it vulnerable to corrosion.
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About the designer / Niels Hvass
He creates clear, precise expressions that place the user centre stage. His designs are based on a deep-felt wish that one must be entranced and fall in love. Niels Hvass is an idealist with sincerity as a key value. He was born in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark, in 1958 and qualified as a furniture designer from the Danish School of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1987. Together with Christina Strand, he has run the design studio Strand + Hvass since 1991. But his impressive career also includes teaching at the Danish School of Design, membership of the grants committee and board of the Danish Arts Foundation, exhibitions at the Cabinetmakers' Autumn Exhibition, etc.


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For 10-year-old Jacob Krause, getting ready for the new school year wasn't a simple matter of back-to-school shopping. It also involved working out logistics for getting to the bathroom as many as 20 times during a single school day.
The Clarksville Elementary School fifth-grader has severe ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that increasingly, and somewhat mysteriously, strikes children.
The number of children afflicted by colitis and another inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, has increased 50 percent in the past decade, according to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. About 1.5 million Americans suffer from colitis and Crohn's, about 10 percent of them under the age of 18.
"We're seeing younger and younger children getting it over time," said Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker, chief of the Johns Hopkins University's School of Medicine's division of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.
The reasons for the increase are not clear. But many researchers believe something in the environment must be behind the surge in pediatric colitis, Crohn's and other autoimmune diseases, which have been on the rise generally. One theory is that as the developed world has become more hygienic, the body has become less practiced at fighting off bugs — and more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases, in which the body attacks its own cells or tissues.
"Since we know [inflammatory bowel disease] is found in more developed countries, it must be something about the exposures that we are seeing in our day-to-day lives," Oliva-Hemker said. "Probably the fact that we are a more hygienic society, the fact that children, even at an early age, are kept in very clean environments — not necessarily outside, playing in the dirt, being exposed to very low levels of routine viruses."
If the home environment is "too clean early on," when children start school and are exposed to more bugs, "the immune system goes into overdrive," Oliva-Hemker said.
"As we've gotten rid of many infectious disease, the autoimmune and allergic diseases have steadily increased — lupus, allergies, eczema," she said. "And in countries where we still see a lot of infectious diseases, we don't see" autoimmune diseases.
Better awareness of the disease might also be leading to more diagnoses, said Karla Au Yeung, a Hopkins pediatric gastroenterologist who treats Jacob.
"GI in general for pediatrics didn't start until the mid-'80s," she said. "The practice is relatively new. I think people are more aware."
A difficult condition even for adults, inflammatory bowel disease poses special problems for young people who come down with it. One is the need for constant bathroom access — a particular challenge during recess and outdoor physical-education activities in an era when youngsters generally are not allowed to let themselves in and out of school buildings. There's also the likelihood that that disease itself, and some medicines used to treat it, will stunt growth. And there is a good chance that the condition will go undiagnosed for long stretches because many people don't realize it afflicts children.
"They just think it's an adult disease if they've heard of it at all," said Oliva-Hemker. "It's not that unusual of a GI condition, but a lot of folks feel it's something that's in the adult world and kids can't get it — even doctors. ... I can't tell you how many children I'm seeing and the diagnosis has been delayed."
There is no cure for inflammatory bowel disease. With colitis and Crohn's, the intestines are inflamed and sometimes pocked with ulcers. The colon alone is affected by colitis; with Crohn's, the inflammation can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth on down. Abdominal pain, diarrhea and bloody stools are common symptoms, and if left unchecked, the condition can cause weight loss and malnutrition because the body cannot properly absorb nutrients.
There is a genetic component, particularly in cases in which inflammatory bowel disease afflicts young patients. Ten percent to 15 percent of adults who have the disease have a close family member who has it; the number is 30 percent for children with the disease. In Jacob's case, both his father and his maternal grandmother have inflammatory bowel disease. His father was diagnosed in 2004, at the age of 29; his grandmother, at age 18. Jacob was diagnosed at the end of third grade, as he was turning 9.
Whatever the cause, the disease can take a terrible toll on adults and children. Some patients can, with medication, keep the symptoms in check. But many suffer periodic "flares," in which gastrointestinal distress makes it difficult to work or go to school.
"When I have a really bad flare, I basically live in the bathroom that day," Jacob said.
Having kept a tally at his doctor's request, he recalled school days when he had to duck out of class 15 or 20 times to go to the bathroom.
Recess was a particular problem for Jacob last year because the school doors were locked when he was out playing. If Jacob needed to use the bathroom, he had to find a teacher outside, borrow her key and find a buddy to return the key to the teacher before he went inside. This year, Jacob's mother worked out a plan with his teacher that allows him to have his own key on a lanyard.
"If I have a flare, the teacher's gonna give me a key," said Jacob, who was blissfully free of flares all summer long.
Jacob takes medication at least twice every day. When his condition flares, he takes stronger, steroidal drugs. He suffers from headaches, possibly as a side effect of medication or simply from the sleep deprivation that comes with having to go to the bathroom all night long. Long-term steroid use can stunt growth and cause other problems. But so can leaving the colitis unchecked. Decreased bone density is common in young patients because it affects the absorption of vitamin D and other nutrients, according to the foundation.
"For pediatrics, growth is probably the No. 1 [problem]," Yeung said. "One reason is, if it's not under control, there's malabsorption of nutrients. And you're not very hungry because your tummy hurts."
It is nevertheless possible to lead a full life with inflammatory bowel disease.
"I have students with this disease that are national volleyball players, football players," Yeung said. "But it's still hard. It's one thing if you have asthma and you can't breathe. It's another thing if you have diarrhea."
Jacob had to give up track and baseball because there were not always bathroom facilities available at meets and games. But he has continued to play Amateur Athletic Union basketball.
"He's in the hospital one day, and two days later plays in tournament," said his father, Dave Krause, 36. "He's been very strong."
Some of the testing done to diagnose colitis can feel as awful as the disease itself. Having trouble getting Jacob to take a barium drink last year, his parents turned it into a game. They had Jacob shoot hoops at the end of his cul-de-sac as he drank. If he made a shot, he'd take a sip. If he missed, he'd have to chug.
While he shot and mostly chugged —Jacob claims to "own the free throw line," but the drink and the day's fasting took their toll on his aim — he wished aloud that he could do something so other kids wouldn't have to undergo such an awful test. He and his parents came up with the idea of having a free-throw tournament to raise money for research. Ten weeks later, they put on the tournament and raised $35,000 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
His second fundraising tournament takes place Sunday afternoon at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex in Ellicott City.
The event goes on this year despite a new medical challenge for the family. Jacob's mother, Jill Krause, 38, was diagnosed with breast cancer last spring. She had a double mastectomy in June and is undergoing chemotherapy.
"We've got a lot going on," the mother of four said wryly.
"With what's been going on with me, he's been an amazing source of strength," she said. "I had to do barium."
Jacob broke in: "It was the worst thing ever!"
"He got me through barium," Jill Krause continued. "Not that I'd ever want to have this medical bonding with my child. ... You've got to be positive. Positive takes you a long way."
For 10-year-old Jacob Krause, getting ready for the new school year wasn't a simple matter of back-to-school shopping. It also involved working out logistics for getting to the bathroom as many as 20 times during a single school day.


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i really like to make customized games using game creator or editing programs...
but i havent seen any as complicated as novashell...
its very difficult to reprogram or create new characters which can apply to the genre and gameplay of the game you are trying to create.
at least try to make the editing menu a little less complicated.
i would appreciate it largely
also when will the in game downloading be available?
i hope it gets in A.S.A.P.


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"Nearly all chronic sinusitis is caused by fungi, but blamed on bacteria – then mistreated using antibiotics," writes nutrition specialist Joseph Mercola, MD. And the 'sunshine' vitamin D can play an important role in supporting the body's natural mold/fungus defense.
This information is excerpted with kind permission from Dr. Mercola's educational website (Mercola.com ). It first appeared Mar 12, 2012 and Sep 4, 2010. See footnote* for links to much more.
…Beware: Sinusitis is Often Misdiagnosed
The problem with sinus issues is that they're very easily misdiagnosed. Sinus problems and post-nasal drip can actually be a tip-off that you're being affected by mold or fungi. In fact, research done by the Mayo Clinic in the 1990s strongly suggests that NEARLY ALL chronic sinusitis is caused by fungi, but blamed on bacteria – then mistreated using antibiotics.
The findings were published in 1999 in two peer-reviewed journals, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Mayo Clinic Proceedings.(1) Yet most physicians are still unaware of this study, or at least of its significance. A 1999 Mayo Clinic press release(2) stated:
"Mayo Clinic researchers say they have found the cause of most chronic sinus infections – an immune response to fungus."
The Mayo Clinic study suggests that 96% of the people who suffer from chronic sinusitis are "fungal sensitized," meaning they have immune responses triggered by inhaled fungal organisms!
This explains why antibiotics are so ineffective for chronic sinusitis, as they target bacteria, NOT fungi. Antibiotics and steroids can actually worsen fungal-related infections by destroying your body's natural biological terrain, creating an internal incubation ground for further fungal growth.
The bottom line is…
If you have chronic sinusitis, you MUST approach it from the perspective of a fungal infection FIRST, not a bacterial infection, even if it means having to educate your healthcare provider. A good place to start is by sharing the Mayo Clinic study referenced above. The book, Mold: The War Within is also a useful resource.
How to Treat Sinusitis Without Drugs
For chronic sinusitis, please refer to this previous article about types of mold, symptoms of exposure, and how to address sinusitis caused by mold and fungi exposure. The following natural treatments can help you get over an acute sinus infection without the use of antibiotics and unnecessary OTC drugs, by keeping your cilia healthy and functioning, thereby preventing excess mucus build-up in your sinuses.
1. Drink hot liquids, such as tea or hot chicken soup. It will help moisturize your mucous membranes, speeding up the movement of your cilia and thus washing mucus out of your sinuses more quickly.
2. Apply warm compresses to your face, three times a day for five minutes. A small towel soaked in warm water, placed over your face below and between the eyes, will help increase the circulation in your sinuses, which will also help speed up the movement of your cilia.
3. Irrigate your sinuses. In a 2007 study from University of Michigan Health System researchers(3), saline irrigation was found to decrease nasal congestion more effectively than saline sprays. It appears to work by thinning mucus, decreasing swelling in your nasal passages and removing debris, bacteria, allergens and inflammatory substances from your nose, hence decreasing swelling that makes it hard to breathe. (If you've never done this before, see these Nasal Irrigation Guidelines(4) by the University of Michigan.)
To make your own preservative-free saline solution, just add one teaspoon of Himalayan or sea salt to one pint of distilled water. Make sure you use a saline solution that does not contain benzalkonium, a preservative that can impair your nasal function and might sting and burn.
4. Clear your sinuses with an aromatherapy steam bath. To help open up congested nasal passages and sinuses, put a couple of drops of eucalyptus or menthol aromatherapy oil into a bowl of hot water, then breathe the vapors. In lieu of aromatherapy oil, dabbing some Vick's VapoRub on your skin underneath your nose can also be effective.
5. Unclog your sinuses with the right foods. Horseradish, grated on top of a sandwich, or some Japanese wasabi mustard can also help open up congested sinuses.
6. Elevate your head when sleeping.
7. Dust your bedroom. Dust and dust mites can wreak havoc on your mucous membranes, especially when you're asleep and your cilia are at rest. Using a HEPA filter air purifier is also beneficial in keeping your air as free from allergens as possible.
How to Prevent Sinus Infections Before They Start
Poor food quality, excessive exposure to toxic chemicals and a high-stress lifestyle puts you at greater risk for not only sinus infection but all disease. Therefore, maintaining a robust immune system and creating an environment inhospitable to bacterial and fungal proliferation can help prevent sinus problems and infections from occurring in the first place. Here are some of the basic strategies to keep your immune system in top form:
1. Avoid eating sugar or grains, as detailed in my nutrition plan.
2. Take a high-quality animal-based omega-3 supplement such as krill oil, which acts as a potent anti-inflammatory.
3. Optimize your vitamin D levels [much more on this below] by getting appropriate amounts of sun exposure year-round. Alternatively, use a safe tanning bed (one with electronic ballasts rather than magnetic ballasts, to avoid unnecessary exposure to EMF fields. Safe tanning beds also have less of the dangerous UVA than sunlight.) If neither of these are feasible options, then you should take an oral vitamin D3 supplement.
4. Consume organic coconut oil. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal.
5. Avoid eating these top 10 mycotoxic foods [alcoholic beverages, corn, wheat, cane & beet sugar, sorghum, peanuts, rye, cottonseed, hard cheeses].
6. Get proper sleep.
7. Get regular exercise, especially Peak Fitness type exercises.
…Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Mold Allergies
Research has discovered that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat or prevent allergy to a common mold. Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most prevalent fungal organisms inhaled by people. In asthmatics and in patients with Cystic Fibrosis,(5) it can cause significant allergic symptoms.
According to Physorg.com (Aug 16, 2010):
"The researchers focused on Th2 cells – the hormonal messengers of T-helper cells that produce an allergic response… The researchers discovered that heightened Th2 reactivity…correlated with a lower average blood level of vitamin D."
Aspergillus fumigatus is a very common mold in home environments, where it's known for taking up residence in unsuspecting locations like your bedroom pillows. While ordinarily harmless if you're healthy, Aspergillus fumigatus can cause a serious allergic reaction called Aspergillosis in people with weakened immune systems, lung disease or asthma.
It's obviously important to keep excess mold growth under control by controlling moisture levels in your home, especially in your kitchen, bathrooms, and basement, but the truth is it is very difficult, if not impossible, to avoid Aspergillus fumigatus altogether.
This is why this latest study from researchers at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is so valuable: It highlights a simple way for at-risk people to significantly lower their chances of being sickened by this common mold – optimizing vitamin D.
Vitamin D Helps Fight Mold Allergies
In their study, the researchers found that vitamin D not only helped reduce the production of a protein driving the allergic response to mold, it also supported increased production of the proteins that promote tolerance. This means vitamin D may not only help address mold allergy; it may help prevent it as well.
This makes perfect sense when you consider that sufficient vitamin D is also imperative for proper functioning of your immune system, and virtually everyone who is sickened by mold has an immune system that is functioning well below par.
For asthmatics, who are among those most impacted by this particular mold, the benefits are even greater, as optimal vitamin D levels can help lessen asthma severity and symptoms in addition to reducing the risks of an allergic reaction to mold.
As always, vitamin D never ceases to amaze, and research into its impact on non-bone related diseases continues to yield only positive results.
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The "Miracle" Nutrient for Your Immune System
As you may know, allergies are caused by your immune system responding inappropriately to substances that are ordinarily harmless. Well, vitamin D can be a very powerful immune modulator. In fact, lower vitamin D levels were associated with increased IgE and eosinophils, which are allergy markers, in children.
Further, one of the ways Aspergillosis causes damage is by leading to infection that can travel from your lungs, where the mold spores are inhaled, to other parts of your body including blood vessels and organs.
One of the reasons that vitamin D may be beneficial in this case is that it helps your body produce over 200 anti-microbial peptides that help fight all sorts of infections.
As an Oregon State University press release stated:
"A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, is so important that it has been conserved through almost 60 million years of evolution and is shared only by primates, including humans – but no other known animal species.
The fact that this vitamin-D mediated immune response has been retained through millions of years of evolutionary selection, and is still found in species ranging from squirrel monkeys to baboons and humans, suggests that it must be critical to their survival, researchers say.
Even though the "cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide" has several different biological activities in addition to killing pathogens, it's not clear which one, or combination of them, makes vitamin D so essential to its regulation.
The research also provides further evidence of the biological importance of adequate levels of vitamin D in humans and other primates, even as some studies and experts suggest that more than 50 percent of the children and adults in the U.S. are deficient in "the sunshine vitamin."
'The existence and importance of this part of our immune response makes it clear that humans and other primates need to maintain sufficient levels of vitamin D,' said Adrian Gombart, an associate professor of biochemistry and a principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University."
In simple terms, if you're vitamin D deficient, your immune system will not activate to do its job. And since vitamin D also modulates (balances) your immune response, it prevents an overreaction in the form of inflammation, which can lead to conditions like asthma.
Your Vitamin D Levels May be Far Too Low
Reaping the health benefits of vitamin D is dose dependent, meaning you need to make sure your levels are within therapeutic range to benefit. And this range is far higher than previously thought.
Vitamin D deficiency is actually very widespread in the United States, where the late winter average vitamin D is only about 15-18 ng/ml – a very serious deficiency state. Meanwhile, it's thought that over 95% of U.S. senior citizens may be deficient, along with 85% of the American public, including all ages from newborns through adulthood.
The best way to get vitamin D is from safe exposure of sun on sufficient amounts of exposed skin. Second best would be to do the same but use a safe tanning bed. If neither of these two approaches are an option for you, then you will certainly want to use oral vitamin D.
Based on the latest research, many experts now agree you need about 35 IU's of vitamin D per pound of body weight. This recommendation also includes children, the elderly and pregnant women. This is a far cry from the 200-600 IU's currently recommended by our health agencies and is far closer to 5,000-20,000 units a day for most adults to achieve therapeutic levels.
Remember, however, that vitamin D requirements are highly individual, and the only accurate way to determine your optimal dose is to get your blood tested. Ideally, you'll want to maintain a vitamin D level of at least 50ng/ml and perhaps as high as 80-90 ng/ml year-round.
For all the latest information on therapeutic vitamin D levels, and vital updates on testing, please review my article: "Test Values and Treatment for Vitamin D Deficiency." It contains everything from recently updated vitamin D ranges and the latest dosing recommendations, to recommendations for safe sun exposure and important guidelines if you opt for oral vitamin D supplementation.
One thing is clear. If you maintain optimal vitamin D levels, your cells will function optimally, which in turn will help prevent all sorts of health ailments and chronic diseases. In fact, researchers have calculated that simply increasing levels of vitamin D3 could prevent diseases that claim nearly 1 million lives throughout the world each year!
For a great overview of the nearly unbelievable health benefits of this vitamin, I strongly recommend you watch my one-hour free vitamin D lecture.
Practical Tips for Mold Allergies
Optimizing your vitamin D levels, eating right, exercising and keeping stress to a minimum will strengthen your immune system, and this is one of the best ways to fight allergies of all kinds. While your immune system is getting back on track:
• You can help to cut down on your exposure to mold in your home by keeping dampness to a minimum. This includes not only promptly repairing leaks but also possibly using a dehumidifier in damp areas like your basement. If you do use a dehumidifier, remember that you must empty the water and clean the unit regularly to prevent mold from forming.
• Proper ventilation and air circulation can also help keep damp areas dry, and using an air purifier can help keep fungal spores out of the air.
• Mold- and spore-proof pillow covers are also available so you don't have to worry about breathing in mold from your pillow overnight, which is actually a very common route of exposure.
– Joseph Mercola, MD
1. "The Diagnosis and Incidence of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis," Mayo Clinic Proceedings, September 1999:74(9);877-84, J.U. Ponikau, et al.
2. "Mayo Clinic Study Implicates Fungus as Cause of Chronic Sinusitis," Science Daily, Sep 10, 1999
3. "Sinus Problems are Treated Well with Safe, Inexpensive Treatment, UMHS Study Finds," University of Michigan Health System, Nov 19, 2007
4. "Saline Nasal Irrigations Instruction Sheet," University of Michigan
5. "Vitamin D3 attenuates Th2 responses to Aspergillus fumigatus mounted by CD4+ cells from cystic fibrosis patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis," Journal of Clinical Investigation, Sep 2010
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|Dr. Mercola is the founder of the world's most visited natural health web site, Mercola.com. You can learn the hazardous side effects of OTC Remedies by getting a FREE copy of his latest special report The Dangers of Over the Counter Remedies by going to his Report Page.
Note: This information (© 1997-2012 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved) has not been reviewed by the FDA. It is general information, based on the research and opinions of Dr. Mercola unless otherwise noted, and is not meant to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any condition, illness, or disease. It is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is always very important that you make no change in your healthcare plan or health support regimen without researching and discussing it in collaboration with your professional healthcare team.


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They are not in proportion with each other because these are meant to be 5 separate drawings.
Also this... is why I don't draw humans.
This is cute! I really like that Abbey. :3
I like it! I think Molly is adorable.
you should open a topic on the creative arts forum to collect your art in and for people to comment more generically on your things
Why isn't Abbey wearing a wife beater?
@Anialator Too soon!
ok, you are, by definition, my favorit artst!
That Molly and Abbey are perfect. I'm still not sure about Lucy though. I just can't see her wearing all pink and a skirt at that...


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The Mad River Valley community is invited to the first public forum being held by the Flemer Barns Task Force on Thursday, January 31, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Waitsfield Elementary School.
The task force will be presenting the first phase of its work which includes history and background information for the Flemer Barns parcel, ownership options and a summary of community needs based on research performed over the last 10 years. The Mad River Valley community is encouraged to participate in the public discussion to follow the presentation.
The task force is also announcing a community survey to solicit ideas for uses of the Flemer Barns parcel. Printed copies of the survey will be distributed at the public forum. In addition, following the public forum, printed copies of the survey will be available at the Waitsfield Town Office and online on the Flemer Barns Task Force website.
The Flemer Barns parcel is a 4.5-acre parcel of land located in Waitsfield Village with two red barns next to the Flemer Field Community Green, also known as the polo field. The town of Waitsfield has an option to purchase the property. The task force will be presenting a variety of ownership options including private, nonprofit and public-private options.
"The opportunity for a community-focused organization to purchase this property in Waitsfield Village is an exciting opportunity for the Mad River Valley. The task force hopes to have a dialogue that involves a broad range of perspectives and ideas for this property," said Stan Ward, chair of the task force.
Refreshments will be provided.
To learn more, visit the Flemer Barns Task Force website at http://bit.ly/flemerbarnstaskforce.


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The Australian dollar is tipped to remain under pressure against the US dollar as the greenback continues to strengthen.
The dollar was at US99.90¢ in late local trade, following a rollercoaster ride last week that saw it tumble nearly 3 per cent after a rate cut by the Reserve Bank and as the US dollar soared against the Japanese yen and other currencies.
The Australian dollar slipped below parity against the greenback early on Saturday morning local time for the first time in 11 months, touching a low of US99.61¢.
Currency strategists said the Australian dollar could continue to remain under pressure early this week.
''We've got Chinese retail sales out today. If that's another disappointing piece of news out of China, then that might be another trigger point for a further sell-off [in the Australian dollar],'' said Rochford Capital currency strategist Thomas Averill.
''We see the dollar trading down to US98.5¢ to US98.7¢ in the next few days. But then we do expect it to get support. The broader risk environment isn't too bad. Equity markets are still relatively supported.''
US dollar's strength
Analysts said the Australian dollar's weakness, with it falling to 11-month-lows, was in part due to the US dollar's strength.
Rumours that the US Federal Reserve plans to wind back its $US85 billion-a-month bond-buying program, following a Wall Street Journal report on the weekend, had been given ''significant weight by the market'', ANZ said in a research note this morning.
The US dollar's rally on Thursday night saw it crash past 100 yen and drive the Australian dollar down, a move ''consistent with the early signs of life in the global economy over the past couple of weeks and should continue'', the bank's analysts said.
''The fact this has turned into a broader [US dollar] move, however, has caught us off guard.''
National Australia Bank currency strategist Ray Attrill said the strength of the Australian dollar was the flipside of the weakness of the US dollar.
It's always been the case that at the point when the US dollar found some significant strength, that was going to be the pre-condition for the Australian dollar falling
''It's always been the case that at the point when the US dollar found some significant strength, that was going to be the pre-condition for the Australian dollar falling,'' Mr Attrill said.
But a raft of US economic news set to be released this week, including retail sales, industrial production and inflation, could challenge the US dollar's rally.
Mr Averill said despite reports of the US Federal Reserve's plans to wind back its bond-buying program, such a move was still likely to be a ''long way off'' and there had not been a change of rhetoric from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke.
Weakness in China and commodities
The Australian dollar is also expected to be weakened by recent disappointing economic data out of China. ''The recent slowdown in China's electricity production, a good proxy for the country's industrial sector performance, has hampered the Australian dollar's performance,'' HSBC currency strategists said in a research note last week.
''This is because the Australian dollar has a close relationship with the economic performance of Asia, particularly China. While fears of a Chinese hard landing may be misplaced, they have certainly weighed heavily on the Australian dollar.''
At the same time, while the dollar has been weighed down by weakening commodity prices, the currency has so far failed to mirror the fall in prices, ''suggesting that further Australian dollar weakness may occur'', the analysts said.
Capital outflows
Another factor weighing on the Australian dollar could be the selling down of Australian government debt by Japanese investors.
Reuters FX specialist Eric Burroughs pointed out on Friday that Japanese investors were net sellers of Australian bonds last year - the first time since 2005, while becoming record buyers of European bonds.
HSBC analysts said that given Japan's influence in the debt market - where it contributes about 10 per cent of all portfolio investment in debt securities - ''such signals of a withdrawal of investment could weight heavily on the Australian dollar''.
''Furthermore, with the largest Australian government bond redemption on record expected to come in May, the risk of further outflows could continue to hinder the Australian dollar.''
Lower lows?
Currency strategists hold a range of forecasts on where they expect the Australian dollar to finish the year.
Those who expect the currency to remain under pressure as the mining boom peaks, the Chinese economy maintains its weak outlook and the US economy recovers forecast the dollar to remain below parity.
''Since 2011, when the currency was at $US1.10, it's made a series of lower highs and now, with the break overnight, lower lows,'' RBS senior currency strategist Greg Gibbs said on Friday. ''It looks like there's been a significant topping pattern over the last two years.''
Mr Attrill's 12-month forecast is for the dollar to slip to about US96¢, while Mr Gibbs foresees the currency trading about US98¢ by the end of this year.
HSBC currency strategists forecast the currency to trade about US95¢ by the end of the year and remain at US95¢ by the end of 2014.
But the dollar is also expected to continue to be fairly supported as it remained a relatively high-yielding asset.
Mr Averill forecasts the Australian dollar to struggle between now and September, but strengthen by up to $US1.06 if there was a change in government.
''The biggest risk outside of China to the Australian dollar is if you start seeing US unemployment going sub-7 per cent, then you are going to see increasing speculation that the Fed are going to start unwinding the asset purchases ... and significant US dollar strength across the board.''
Mr Averill said he expected the Reserve Bank's interest rate easing cycle to bottom out over the next six to seven months, leading to an improvement in yields.
Mr Gibbs said the Australian dollar could be in the low 90s by mid-2014, although he said it would still appeal to investors as it remained a relatively high-yielding asset.
''It may continue to mean the currency doesn't fall away rapidly, but the medium-term factors all suggest we're going to head to lower levels over time, and perhaps that time is starting now.''


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OMG. I can't tell you how wonderful this baguette tastes. Now, I am a newbie bread baker, however, I am not a newbie bread taster. I love bread. That is one of the reasons why I now only eat one 'bread' (or processed) carb meal a day. Any more that 1 and I want bread all day long.
I was very excited to try my hand at baking Peter Reinhart's Pain a l'Ancienne. He uses a delayed fermentation method, which apparently is a new process recently developed in bread baking. The fermentation depends on ice cold water to release flavor trapped in flour in a way different from the more traditional method.
After mixing 6 cups of flour, 2 1/2 t salt, 1 3/4 yeast and 3 cups ice cold water in my kitchen aid mixer for 15 minutes as the dough is too wet to knead by hand, the mixture sat in the refrigerator overnight. It didn't even double in size when I had pulled it out today. Today it sat on the counter for 3 hours, rising a bit more.
This is what Reinhart says " This bread shows us another way to manipulate time, and outcomes, by manipulating temperature. The cold mixing and fermentation cycles delay the activation of the yeast until after the enzymes have begun their work of breaking out sugar from the starch. When the dough is brought to room temperature and the yeast wakes up and begins feasting (don't you love that, yeast feasting!) it feeds on sugars that weren't there the day before. Because the yeast has converted less of the released sugar to alcohol and carbon dioxide, a reserve of sugar remains in the fermented dough to flavor it and caramelize the crust during the baking cycle. This evokes the fullness of flavor from the wheat beyond any other fermenting method I've encountered.
I patted it into an 8x6 inch rectangle and cut into bread stick shapes.
I preheated the oven to 550F. I've never cooked anything at this high degree. I placed a bowl full of water in the oven for steam. Apparently the steam and the high heat helps to create a fabulous crust on the outside, it is chewy and crunchy and oh so tasty! After baking for a few minutes at 550 I sprayed water on the side of the oven for added steam and turned down the oven to 450 for 20 minutes. Wow. Wonderful numminess.
I don't know how unbleached bread flour, salt, yeast and water can taste so good. It makes no sense. Let me rephrase that 'it makes no sense, to me'.
Somehow this bread tastes sweet and nutty, has a wonderful crust that is chewy but not dry, the crumb is light and airy and just wowowowowow.
I may have to make these for my UMTR board meeting next week to go with the pasta I am bringing.
OK, I will not post another food until Tuesday for Double Crust Blueberry Pie. I promise :)
Oh, I have 3 dozen double-chocolate icebox cookies to bring to Tyler's baseball game tonight. The boys love when I bring them home cooked treats!


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Transitions, troughs and floodgates
Swell before the crops are in;
Appointments rough-hewn begin
From centuries' wealth in soils. He hesitates.
Lamentations of the classic farmer's touch
Bestowed on something that was expected
Neither to outlast the seed nor tip the balance but once elected
Audit landscapes from the past and serve the sudden rush as much
As circumstance permits a well to gush and choose another path.
He was a teacher; was, and no doubt
Will continue to apply the torch to oils of souls
Whose mission is to lance the boils of youthful wrath
And freely prime the wells of mass miscalculation of the myths,
The babbling and cursive powers of hubris and its shibboleths.


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We introduced the new Office Web Apps a few weeks ago. We've added new features, improved the performance of our apps and continue to provide access to your documents anywhere in a variety of popular browsers.
Today, we are excited to introduce you to a new dimension for input – Touch – to bring the full-fledged capabilities of viewing and editing in the Office Web Apps to tablets and browsers that support touch, including IE on Windows 8, and mobile Safari on iOS.
In designing the Office Web Apps for touch, we set out to achieve the following goals:
- Users should be up and running with touch-enabled Office Web Apps right away
- Users don't need to learn to navigate a new user interface
- Users can easily move back and forth between touch and mouse/keyboard experiences
- The full feature set of the Office Web Apps, including editing tools, must be enabled on touch devices like tablets and touch monitors.
Building the user interface to be touchable and responsive to touch input presented interesting design challenges. In this post, I will describe how we achieved it.
Developing the Framework for Touch
We developed a unified framework consistent with the platforms that we support and Touch Interaction guidelines for Microsoft Office Desktop Applications, Windows 8, and iOS. We also balanced that with the experience and touch manipulations that users expect when using a particular touch device.
We used the following principles to build the user experience across the platforms:
- Deliver delightful end-to-end experiences using only touch input
- Focus on scenarios and experiences on a touch device
- Ensure users can touch the user interface with confidence
- Build simple and intuitive touch manipulations
- Leverage browser capabilities
- Ensure great end-to-end experiences using a combination of touch, mouse, and keyboard
- Users can easily switch back and forth between using touch, or mouse and keyboard to interact with the application
- The application will respond to the input.
Let's dive into each of these principles:
Scenarios and Experiences optimized for touch
I wrote this post over a few days and edited it a few times. Like most of you, I wasn't sitting at my desk all the time, nor did I carry a laptop out to my kid's fencing practice. I started writing the post on my desktop at work and, with my document up on Skydrive and available anywhere, I continued editing it on my tablet.
Trends and patterns in usage and behavior that emerged from user research helped us target two scenarios:
1. Reading and consuming document content and viewing presentations and spreadsheets will be fast, delightful and captivating.
- Reading and consuming information was the favorite activity for most people on a tablet.
- People browse through documents and presentations and make comments on content shared by colleagues and friends.
- Others wanted to aggregate all the research on buying cars into their OneNote web app and have it on hand on their tablet as they negotiate their car purchase.
2. Lightweight editing will be highly satisfying as people add, modify and revise documents
- Moms like me want to quickly sign up to bring dessert for my kid's school potluck shared by the school's PTSA in a spreadsheet.
Students want to make quick edits to the paper they are working on and collaborate on the presentation that they need to polish.
Touch with Confidence
Nothing is more frustrating than touching an unintended control in the user interface. Confidence in the app increases when you reliably touch the control or part of user interface that you intended. We want you to have that confidence when you use the Office Web Apps.
The mouse is a tool for precise and controlled interaction with the user interface. In combination with a physical keyboard, it gives the user confidence in accurately placing insertion points, making selections, hitting buttons and invoking context menus, drop downs and other UI.
In comparison, human fingers come in all varieties of shapes and sizes. They are clumsy in placing an insertion point and imprecise in controlling the interaction with the user interface.
Our goal was for users to fearlessly touch the user interface and get the results they expect, as they would with a mouse.
Making something easy to touch is dependent on the size of the target. Many user interface elements such as the ribbon controls and context menus fell well below the "touchable" size limits defined by Windows 8 and Microsoft Office.
All of these elements have been made easy to touch in the new Office Web Apps. Great care was taken to balance the increase in physical size of the UI with preserving as much real estate as possible for the actual document content.
Notice the bigger and easier to touch buttons and the comfortable spacing between controls in the close up:
The Home tab in Excel Web App:
The Insert tab in PowerPoint Web App:
The Home tab in OneNote Web App:
The Color Picker in Word Web App:
Use simple and intuitive touch manipulations
One of our core objectives was to get users started right away with Office Web Apps on tablets using simple and intuitive touch manipulations rather than complex gestures that require learning and remembering.
Five actions are all it takes to get started:
Let's take a look at how you can use these actions in the Office Web Apps:
Scrolling and browsing through your document
When you need to quickly scan through a document, you can swipe / flick using a quick scrolling motion. The document content scrolls with fast and fluid acceleration which can always be interrupted by tapping.
We have used the native browser capability to enable accelerated scrolling in the Word Web App in the Reading and Editing views.
In the PowerPoint Web App, you can use the same swipe action to change slides.
Zooming in and out:
You can zoom in and zoom out on the user interface using two fingers, spread or pinched together.
A single tap in the Editing View of the Office Web Apps places an Insertion Point and displays the keyboard to begin typing.
The Insertion Point in the Word Web App:
Notice that the insertion point looks different from what you see when you use the mouse and keyboard. The circular "gripper" with the insertion point allows you to easily grab it and drag in order to make a selection.
Typing is fundamental to editing so ensuring a good experience is a core supported scenario.
Placement of Insertion point
Since the finger is an imprecise input tool, we had to figure out how to reliably place an insertion point at the place where the user intended.
Most users will either modify the beginning or the end of the word.
So, we use the "bookends" approach in placing an Insertion Point:
Tapping once on an existing word, calculates the nearest end (beginning of the word or end of the word) and places the insertion point there. Tapping again on the same word, refines the Insertion Point to the exact location where the touch registered.
Selection of text and objects allows you to manipulate, apply formatting, or do other actions on them. Users can perform these operations efficiently with a mouse and control and shift keyson the keyboard because they provide precise targeting .
In the touch environment, the "gripper" on the Insertion Point serves as a handle that you can grab to drag and create a new selection. You can also modify an existing selection by shrinking or growing the range selected using the grippers on each end.
Dragging the gripper to select text in the Word Web App:
Dragging to select the dimensions for inserting a table:
Applying actions in Context:
Context menus offer a quick and easy way to apply actions in a specific context. You may be familiar with using the context menus with the mouse in the Office Web Apps already. These are displayed on right click of a mouse.
Right-click context menus in the Word Web App Editing view with a mouse:
We made it easy for you to get the context menu by simply tapping on a selection to display it. Tapping away from the context menu dismisses it.
Tapping on the selection displays the context menu:
Notice the comfortable spacing of the controls on the context menu for touch.
At an Insertion Point, you can display the context menu by holding your finger down briefly:
In the Word Web App reading view, a single tap selects a line. Tapping once on the selection displays the context menu.
Selection and Context menu in the Word Web App Viewer:
Ensure great end-to-end experiences using a combination of touch, mouse, and keyboard
Tablets can be used with touch, mouse and keyboard input.
On Windows 8, the Office Web Apps can be used with touch or mouse and keyboard or a combination of both. In iOS, the Office Web Apps work best using touch input.
Touch mode
In the Office Web Apps, the user interface can be differentiated as:
- Fixed User Interface
This user interface is always present and displayed in the app.
Example: OneNote Web App Navigation pane, Ribbon
- Contextual User Interface
This user interface appears and disappears on demand.
Example: Context menus
When you are on a touch device, Office Web Apps will display the fixed user interface in touch mode by default . You can change this mode to use the user interface with a mouse by toggling the "Touch mode" button.
The Touch Mode button appears in the Quick Access Toolbar on the top left in the Office Web Apps, allowing you to toggle between the touch and precision / mouse mode.
The Touch Mode Button: (toggled ON) displays the touchable user interface:
A close up of the Touch Mode Button:
Context menus, ribbon fly-outs and menus that are displayed only on demand, are displayed in the input method that invoked them, touch or mouse.
I encourage you to try out the new Office Web Apps Preview on skydrive.com or on Office 365 Preview on a Windows 8 touch device and iOS on the iPad.
We want to hear from you on your experience, so I encourage you to give us your feedback. Located on the top right corner of the app and in the File Menu is an option to "Give Feedback".
We are constantly refining and improving the experience and are actively listening to what you like and don't like.
Renu Devi
Program Manager, Office Web Apps


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Moore, Zobrist lead Rays over Indians 4-0
Matt Moore pitched six sharp innings and Ben Zobrist drove in three runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Friday night.
Moore (1-0) limited the Indians to a pair of hits by Michael Bourn, walked two and struck out eight. The 23-year-old left-hander retired his final eight batters and came out after 100 pitches.
Zobrist, who has driven in a team-leading seven runs in four games, did most of the damage against Zach McAllister (0-1) with a pair of doubles.
Bourn reached on an infield single in the first and doubled into the left-field corner in the third. Only two other runners reached base against Moore, who walked Mike Aviles in the third and Michael Brantley in the fourth.
Jake McGee and Brandon Gomes each worked a perfect inning for the Rays. Joel Peralta finished the two-hitter with a 1-2-3 ninth.
The Indians, who were 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position, struck out 11 times and didn't have a baserunner after the fourth inning.
Two of Tampa Bay's four runs off McAllister were unearned. Cleveland's starter allowed six hits, walked none and struck out three over six innings.
Sam Fuld led off the Tampa Bay fourth with a single and scored on Zobrist's double down the right-field line. Yunel Escobar drove in Zobrist from third with a grounder to shortstop to make it 2-0.
A two-out fielding error by Aviles at third opened the door for the Rays to add two more runs on Zobrist's fifth-inning double.
NOTES: The Rays put RHP Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list because of soreness in his pitching shoulder. The move was retroactive to March 28. Niemann, moved to the bullpen after competing with Roberto Hernandez for the final spot in the starting rotation this spring, has yet to appear in a game this season. RHP Brandon Gomes was recalled from Triple-A Durham to fill the roster opening. ... Cleveland manager Terry Francona said RHP Carlos Carrasco, currently serving a six-game suspension dating from July 2011, will start Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Carrasco missed the end of 2011 and all of 2012 after elbow surgery. ... Indians 1B-DH Jason Giambi, on the 15-day DL with a lower back strain, is working out with the team and could be activated Tuesday. ... Cleveland LHP Scott Kazmir, a one-time Tampa Bay ace who was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday because of a strained ribcage muscle, didn't make the trip. He is undergoing treatment in Cleveland. ... The Rays traded minor league C Stephen Vogt to Oakland for a player to be named or cash. ... The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported negotiations on a multiyear contract between the Indians and 2B Jason Kipnis ended when the regular season began.


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Serves 2 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes
1/2 tsp Eden Hot Pepper Sesame Oil
3/4 tsp Eden Toasted Sesame Oil
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
2 cups green beans, trim ends
1 Tbsp Eden Shiro Miso
1 tsp organic maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp Eden Mirin
2 tsp Eden Kuzu Root Starch, dissolved in 3 tsp. cold water
In a large skillet, heat oils and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add green beans and sauté 3 to 5 minutes. Dilute miso with 2 tablespoons cold water. Mix dissolved miso, maple syrup, mirin and kuzu together. More miso may be added to taste, if desired. Add to the hot vegetables, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until thick. Serve as a side dish or as a topping for noodles or cooked organic grain.


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Starting an LLC in New Mexico is Easy
To form an LLC in New Mexico you will need to file the Articles of Organization with the New Mexico Secretary of State, which costs $50. You can apply online. The Articles of Organization is the legal document that officially creates your New Mexico Limited Liability Company.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to start your New Mexico LLC today and get your business up and running.
STEP 1: Name your New Mexico LLC
Choosing a company name is the first and most important step of forming a New Mexico LLC. Be sure to choose a business name that complies with New Mexico naming laws and requirements and is easily searchable by potential business clients.
1. Follow the naming guidelines for your New Mexico LLC:
- Your name must include the phrase "limited liability company" or one of its abbreviations (LLC or L.L.C.).
- Your name cannot include words that could confuse your LLC with a government agency (FBI, Treasury, State Department, etc.).
- Restricted words (e.g. Bank, Attorney, University) may require additional legal paperwork and a licensed individual, such as a doctor or lawyer, to be part of your LLC.
2. Is the name available in New Mexico? Make sure the business name you want isn't already taken by doing a name search on the State of New Mexico's website.
3. Is the URL available? We recommend that you check to see if your business name is available as a web domain. Even if you don't plan to make a business website today, you may want to buy the URL in order to prevent others from acquiring it.
After registering a domain name, consider setting up a professional email account (@yourcompany.com). Google's G Suite offers a business email service that comes with other useful tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and more. Try it for free
Not sure what to name your business? Check out our LLC Name Generator. Then, create a logo with our Free Logo Generator.
FAQ: Naming a New Mexico LLC
What is an LLC?
LLC is short for Limited Liability Company. It is a simple business structure that offers more flexibility than a traditional corporation while providing many of the same benefits. An LLC is one of several business structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation (C corp and S corp). For more information, read our What is an LLC guide.
Watch our video: What is an LLC?
STEP 2: Choose a New Mexico LLC Registered Agent
You are required to nominate a New Mexico registered agent for your New Mexico LLC.
What is a Registered Agent? A registered agent is an individual or business entity responsible for receiving important legal documents on behalf of your business. Think of your registered agent as your business's point of contact with the state.
Who can be a Registered Agent? a Registered Agent must be a resident of New Mexico or a corporation, such as a registered agent service, authorized to transact business in New Mexico. You may elect an individual within the company including yourself.
Recommended: ZenBusiness provides the first year of registered agent service free with LLC formation ($39 + State Fees)
FAQ: Nominating a New Mexico LLC Registered Agent
Can I be my own Registered Agent?
Yes. You or anyone else in your company can serve as the registered agent for your New Mexico LLC.
Read more about being your own registered agent.
Is a Registered Agent service worth it?
Using a professional registered agent service is an affordable way to manage government filings for your New Mexico LLC. For most businesses, the advantages of using a professional service significantly outweigh the annual costs.
For more information, read our article on New Mexico registered agents.
STEP 3: File the New Mexico LLC Articles of Organization
To register your New Mexico LLC, you will need to file the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. This can be done online.
The Articles of Organization for an LLC (limited liability company) in New Mexico is a legal document to officially form your business. You'll be expected to provide the name of your LLC, choose a registered agent, list the services your LLC will offer, and pay the state filing fee. After you file the Articles of Organization, we recommend you obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) if you plan to hire employees and open a business bank account.
When filing your Articles of Organization, you will need to state whether your New Mexico LLC will be managed by managers. Before you file, read our member-managed vs manager-managed guide to help you choose the best management structure for your LLC.
File the Articles of Organization
File Online with the State of New Mexico
Fee: $50
If you're expanding your existing LLC to the State of New Mexico, you will need to form a Foreign LLC.
FAQ: Filing New Mexico LLC Documents
What is the processing time to form my New Mexico LLC?
2 business days.
What is the difference between a domestic New Mexico LLC and foreign LLC?
An LLC is referred to as a "domestic LLC" when it conducts business in the state where it was formed. Normally when we refer to an LLC we are actually referring to a domestic LLC. A foreign LLC must be formed when an existing LLC wishes to expand its business to another state.
Read our What Is a Foreign LLC article to learn more.
STEP 4: Create a New Mexico LLC Operating Agreement
In New Mexico, LLCs are not required to have an operating agreement, but it's a good practice to have one.
What is an operating agreement? An operating agreement is a legal document outlining the ownership and operating procedures of an LLC.
Why are operating agreements important? A comprehensive operating agreement ensures that all business owners are on the same page and reduces the risk of future conflict.
For more information on operating agreements, read our New Mexico LLC operating agreement guide.
Recommended: Download a template or create a Free Operating Agreement using our tool.
FAQ: Creating a New Mexico LLC Operating Agreement
Do I need to file my operating agreement with the state?
No. The operating agreement is an internal document that you should keep on file for future reference. However, many states do legally require LLCs to have an operating agreement in place.
STEP 5: Get an EIN
What is an EIN? EIN stands for Employer Identification Number. EINs are a nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help identify businesses for tax purposes. It is essentially a Social Security Number for a business.
An EIN is sometimes referred to as a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number (FTIN).
Why do I need an EIN? An EIN is required to:
- Open a business bank account
- File and manage Federal and State Taxes
- Hire employees
What if I already have an EIN for my sole proprietorship? The IRS requires that sole proprietorships get a new EIN when converting to an LLC.
Where do I get an EIN? You can get an EIN for free from the IRS. Getting an EIN is an easy process that can be done online or by mail.
FOR INTERNATIONAL EIN APPLICANTS: You do not need a SSN to get an EIN. For more information, read our How to Get an EIN as a Foreign Person guide.
Get an EIN
Option 1: Request an EIN from the IRS
Option 2: Apply for an EIN by Mail or Fax
Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: EIN Operation
Cincinnati, OH 45999
Fax: (855) 641-6935
Fee: Free
FAQ: Getting a New Mexico EIN
How do I get an EIN if I don't have a social security number?
An SSN is not required to get an EIN. You can simply fill out IRS Form SS-4 and leave section 7b blank. Then call the IRS at (267) 941-1099 to complete your application. Learn more about applying as an international applicant.
What tax structure should I choose for my New Mexico LLC?
When you get an EIN, you will be informed of the different tax classification options that are available. Most LLCs elect the default tax status.
However, some LLCs can reduce their federal tax obligation by choosing the S corporation (S corp) status. To learn more, read our LLC vs S Corp guide.
Do I need an EIN for my LLC?
All LLCs with employees, or any LLC with more than one member, must have an EIN. This is required by the IRS.
Learn why we recommend always getting an EIN and how to get one for free in our Do I Need an EIN for an LLC guide.
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Protect Your Business & Personal Assets
Business Banking for Personal Asset Protection
Using dedicated business banking and credit accounts is essential for personal asset protection.
When your personal and business accounts are mixed, your personal assets (your home, car, and other valuables) are at risk in the event your LLC is sued. In business law, this is referred to as piercing your corporate veil.
Additionally, learning how to build business credit can help you get credit cards and other financing in your business's name (instead of yours), better interest rates, higher lines of credit, and more.
You can protect your business with these two steps:
1. Opening a business bank account:
- Separates your personal assets from your company's assets, which is necessary for personal asset protection.
- Makes accounting and tax filing easier.
Need help finding your EIN for your loan application? Visit our EIN Lookup guide for help.
Recommended: Read our Best Banks for Small Business review to find the best national bank, credit union, business-loan friendly banks, one with many brick-and-mortar locations, and more.
2. Getting a business credit card:
- Helps you separate personal and business expenses.
- Builds your company's credit history, which can be useful to raise capital later on.
Recommended: Learn more about the best small business credit cards.
Get Insurance
Business insurance helps you manage risks and focus on growing your business. The most common types of business insurance are:
- General Liability Insurance: A broad insurance policy that protects your business from lawsuits. Most small businesses get general liability insurance.
- Professional Liability Insurance: A business insurance for professional service providers (consultants, accountants, etc.) that covers claims of malpractice and other business errors.
- Workers' Compensation Insurance: A type of insurance that provides coverage for employees' job-related illnesses, injuries, or deaths. In New Mexico, businesses with three or more employees, including LLC members and corporate officers, are required by law to have workers' compensation insurance.
Find out how much it will cost to keep your business protected.Get Your Free Quote Today
Properly Sign Legal Documents
Improperly signing a document as yourself and not as a representative of the business can leave you open to personal liability. When signing legal documents on behalf of your company, you could follow this formula to avoid problems:
- Formal name of your business
- Your signature
- Your name
- Your position in the business as its authorized representative
See the image below for an example.
This ensures that you are signing on behalf of your LLC and not as yourself.
Learn more on how to protect your business & personal assets by reading our article - How to Maintain your LLC Corporate Veil.
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Keep Your Company Compliant
New Mexico Permits & Licenses
Do I need business licenses and permits?
To operate your LLC you must comply with federal, state, and local government regulations. For example, restaurants likely need health permits, building permits, signage permits, etc.
The details of business licenses and permits vary from state to state. Make sure you read carefully. Don't be surprised if there are short classes required as well.
Fees for business licenses and permits will vary depending on what sort of license you are seeking to obtain.
Find out how to obtain necessary licenses and permits for your business or have a professional service do it for you:
- Federal: Use the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guide.
- State: Use New Mexico's Regulation & Licensing Department website.
- Local: Contact your local county clerk and ask about local licenses and permits.
Recommended: If you are a first-time entrepreneur, consider having a professional service research your business's licensing requirements. Our friends at Startup Savant have reviewed and ranked the top five license research services.
New Mexico LLC Taxes
Depending on the nature of your business, you may be required to register for one or more forms of state tax.
Gross Receipts Tax
Most businesses are required to register for New Mexico's Gross Receipts Tax, which is similar to a sales tax.
If you are selling a physical product, you'll typically need to register for a seller's permit through the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue website.
This certificate allows a business to collect a gross receipts tax on taxable sales.
Read our sales tax guide to find out more.
Employer Taxes
If you have employees in New Mexico, you will need to register for Unemployment Insurance Tax through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. You will also need to sign up for Employee Withholding Tax through the New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue website.
Register for New Mexico LLC Taxes
Gross Receipts Tax | Unemployment Insurance Tax | Withholding Tax
Federal LLC Tax Requirements
Most LLCs will need to report their income to the IRS each year using:
- Form 1065 Partnership Return (most multi-member LLCs use this form)
- Form 1040 Schedule C (most single-member LLCs use this form)
How you pay yourself as an owner will also affect your federal taxes. Visit our guide to learn more about how to pay yourself from your LLC.
Read our LLC Tax Guide to learn more about federal income taxes for LLCs.
Avoid Automatic Dissolution
LLCs may face fines and even automatic dissolution when they miss one or more state filings. When this happens, LLC owners risk the loss of limited liability protection. A quality registered agent service can help prevent this outcome by notifying you of upcoming filing deadlines and by submitting reports on your behalf.
Recommended: ZenBusiness offers a reliable registered agent service and excellent customer support.
Get Help Starting a Business in New Mexico
We understand that creating an LLC and getting your business up and running comes with many challenges. To help you succeed, we compiled the best local resources in every major metro area in New Mexico. You can get free assistance in the following areas:
Alamogordo | Albuquerque | Las Cruces | Roswell | Santa Fe
Make Running Your Business Easier
After starting a business, two of the most important things you can do are get professional accounting and hire the right employees. Streamlining these processes can save you time and money as your business grows.
Hiring Employees
If you plan to hire employees, stay compliant with the law by following these steps:
- Verify that new employees are able to work in the US
- Report employees as "new hires" to the State
- Provide workers' compensation insurance for employees
- Withhold employee taxes
- Print workplace compliance posters and place them in visible areas of your workspace
Find out more information at the New Mexico New Hires Directory.
Recommended: Check out our Hiring for your Small Business Guide for resources like sample job descriptions, payroll service reviews, and more.
FAQ: Hiring Employees
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
The minimum wage in New Mexico is $9.00 per hour. For employers in Santa Fe, the minimum wage is $12.10 per hour. For employers in Albuquerque, the minimum wage is $9.35 for employees without benefits and $8.35 for employees who receive benefits.
How often do I need to pay employees?
New Mexico requires wages to be paid at least twice per month, except for professional, administrative, or executive employees who may be paid once per month.
Accounting For Your New Mexico LLC
It's critical to get your books in order, even if you haven't officially opened for business. A well-managed accounting system will help you:
- Track your business finances, including bills, expenses, and income.
- Simplify your annual tax filings.
You can maintain your accounting in two ways:
- Use a DIY accounting software. This can come with an increased risk of errors especially when starting a new business.
- Hire an accounting service. They can provide comprehensive advice to help optimize your bookkeeping and taxes as well as additional services such as payroll etc.
Recommended: For most small businesses, we recommend using a reputable accounting service. Schedule a free tax consultation for your business now to avoid costly errors in the future.
Interfacing with Clients and Customers
In the day-to-day of running a business, it's hard to be readily available for new clients or customers who want to contact you. For service-based businesses that don't already have a brick-and-mortar location, a virtual office can solve this problem. You can get a dedicated business mailing address and a business phone number with call-forwarding so that you never need to worry about losing a potential customer.
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Women in Business Tools and Resources
If you have a woman-owned business, many resources are available to help you concentrate on your business's growth:
- Funding - (ie. grants, investors, loans)
- Events - (ie. conferences, meetups)
- Guides - (ie. business formation, personal growth)
- Support - (ie. advice, communities, business strategies)
Our information and tools will provide educational sources, allow you to connect with other women entrepreneurs, and help you manage your business with ease.
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More Information
Foreign LLCs
Forming a foreign LLC allows your company to operate as one entity in multiple states. If you have an existing LLC and want to do business in New Mexico, you will need to register as a foreign LLC. This can be done by mail.
Register as a Foreign LLC in New Mexico
File by Mail with the State of New Mexico
Fee: $100 payable to the Secretary of State (Nonrefundable)
Mail to:
Secretary of State Corporations Bureau
Chartered Documents Division
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
How to Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing verifies that your LLC was legally formed and has been properly maintained. Several instances where you might need to get one include:
- Seeking funding from banks or other lenders
- Forming your business as a foreign LLC in another state
- Obtaining or renewing specific business licenses or permits
You can order a New Mexico Certificate of Good Standing online or by mail.
Order a Certificate of Good Standing
OPTION 1: Request a Certificate Online from the State of New Mexico
Fee: $25 payable to the Secretary of State (Nonrefundable)
Mail to:
Office of the NM Secretary of State Corporations Bureau
Tax Compliance Section
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Sante Fe, NM 87501
How to Dissolve an LLC in New Mexico
If at any point in the future you no longer wish to conduct business with your LLC, it is important to officially dissolve it. Failure to do so in a timely fashion can result in tax liabilities and penalties, or even legal trouble. To dissolve your LLC, there are two broad steps:
- Close your business tax accounts
- File the Articles of Dissolution
When you are ready to dissolve your LLC, follow the steps in our New Mexico LLC Dissolution Guide.
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Key Terms for Entrepreneurs
LLC: An LLC is a US business structure that offers the personal liability protection of a corporation with the pass-through taxation of a sole proprietorship or partnership.
DBA: A DBA, or doing business as name, is any name a business operates under that isn't its legal name.
Partnership: A partnership is an informal business structure owned by more than one individual that doesn't provide personal liability protection.


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