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Potential emergencies in the School of Engineering and Applied Science may require the occupants to evacuate the building. The following information and procedures have been designed to help ensure your personal safety, should an evacuation become necessary.
To report an emergency, dial 911 (from any campus phone) or 609-258-3333 (from a cell phone) or activate a blue light phone.
The department's designated assembly areas are: A- F wings – Friend Center, across Olden Street; J wing – rear of parking lot #2; H wing – Lot#1A (between garage and loading dock)
Fire Protection Systems: Audible alarm activated by smoke detectors or manual pull stations
SEAS Contacts:
Amy Lewis
609-258-8688 or 732-310-8193 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Bill Gervasi
609-258-6744 or 609-613-0487 or email@example.com
Eric Litostansky
609-258-0143 or email@example.com
Department Emergency Coordinators:
David Radcliff 609-258-4622 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Heather Evans 609-258-7282 or firstname.lastname@example.com
If you discover a fire:
If a building fire alarm is sounding or you receive notification of a fire emergency:
Evacuation Procedures
Evacuate immediately unless you have specific emergency responsibilities designated in the Additional Duties section of this plan. After you have left the building, go to the designated assembly area and remain there. At the assembly point, supervisors will account for personnel and notify the Emergency Coordinator or Public Safety if any personnel are missing. During an emergency, students and visitors who may not be familiar with this plan must be informed of the requirement to evacuate.
Shelter in Place
During certain emergency situations, particularly chemical releases, radioactive material releases and some weather emergencies, you may be advised to "Shelter in Place" (e.g., remain inside) rather than evacuate the building.
Additional steps to be taken if materials are available:
When the "all clear" is announced
Planning for Assistance in an Evacuation
If you think you might need specialized assistance during an evacuation (e.g. a visual alarm device, identification of fire-exit stairwells, specialized evacuation equipment or alternative egress route planning) due to a medical condition or disability, you may contact your emergency coordinator to arrange for a needs assessment. Self-identification is voluntary and confidential. All such requests and any special arrangements made will only be disclosed to Public Safety and individuals who have a responsibility to assist under the plan. Remember that elevators are tied to the fire detection system and are not available to occupants once a fire alarm sounds.
Evacuation Procedures
If you are alone or need assistance at the time of a fire or emergency evacuation, notify Public Safety of your location by calling 911 from any campus phone or 609-258-3333 from a cellular phone. Proceed to the nearest fire-exit stairwell and wait on the landing for assistance. Stairwells are considered emergency e-gress and are areas of refuge/safe areas. To ensure that your location is known, tell an individual who is evacuating to notify Public Safety at the designated assembly point of your location. Members of Public Safety, the Princeton Fire Department or the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad will assist you from the building.
University Fire Emergency Policies and Procedures
In case of a fire emergency, notify Public Safety immediately at 911, 609-258-3333 or activate a blue light phone. Public Safety has primary responsibility for managing fire emergencies and summoning outside assistance when necessary. Unauthorized re-entry into a building during a fire emergency is not permitted. Violators of this policy are subject to University and state fire code sanctions.
Building occupants are not required to fight fires. Individuals who have been trained in the proper use of a fire extinguisher and are confident in their ability to cope with the hazards of a fire may use a portable fire extinguisher to fight small, incipient stage fires (no larger than a waste paper basket). Firefighting efforts must be terminated when it becomes obvious that there is risk of personal harm.
Each University Department must designate an Emergency Coordinator responsible for developing and maintaining a departmental Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and training employees on all elements of the plan as well as any special duties assigned specific individuals. During a fire emergency, only individuals designated in the EAP may remain in the building to fulfill their responsibilities. All other occupants must immediately evacuate the building in accordance with the departmental emergency action plan.
The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for providing all new employees or other regular building occupants with initial Emergency Action Plan training. All building occupants must be familiar with the contents of this plan and be reminded of its contents annually. The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for full dissemination of any changes to the plan following the annual review.
Fire extinguisher training and the arrangement of fire drills is available upon request through the University Fire Marshal (8-6805).
PTENS: Princeton Telephone & Email Notification System
In an emergency, the University may use PTENS to communicate information and instructions. Register your emergency contact information in order to receive emergency messages:
Faculty & Staff: HR Self-Service Web Site
Graduate & Undergraduate Students: Student Course Online Registration Engine (SCORE) database
Additional Information
Additional information on emergency action planning can be found on the Emergency Information Quick Link http://www.princeton.edu/main/administration/safety/emergency/ on the Princeton University home page (http://www.princeton.edu) or by contacting Kelly States, Program Manager, Safety (8-2648 or email@example.com) or Robert Gregory, University Fire Marshal (8-6805 or email@example.com).
A fire emergency is defined as (1) an uncontrolled fire or imminent fire hazard, (2) the presence of smoke or the odor of burning, (3) the uncontrolled release of a flammable or combustible substance, or (4) a fire alarm sounding.


text: When you're in the wedding industry, you have the privilege of working and meeting some of the sweetest and most talented people! Caitlin is one of those talented vendors and she is a rockstar with an eyeshadow palette. I loved getting to hang out with her at the fair and get to know her fun personality even more! Not only can she make you look fab, look how incredible she is in front of a camera! Babe!

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Here we go with Octobers Trip Through My Trash! And somewhat on time as well, shocking I know! I really am hoping that I have finally figured at least a few things out to be abit more organized. I was able to get through quite a few products throughout the month, although many are forever on repeat around here!
On to the Trash! For Face and Body I used up -
Bath & BodyWorks Snow-Kissed Citrus Foaming Hand Wash - Our favorite hand soap that is at every sink in our house! We go through at least one of these a month! We really liked the Snow-Kissed CItruis scent. This scent has a fresh citrus scent mixed with a touch of sweetness, not enough sweet to be overpowering, just enough! Repurchase? Yes, of course when they are on sale :)
7th Heaven-Dead Sea Mud Pac face mask - This face mask is really blue when you put it on! I looked like a smurf! It felt nice and cooling and did dry down in about 15-20 min. It was a tad hard to get off, but I find that with most mud masks, something about trying to get dried up mud of your face! It left my face feeling soft and clean, and not to dried out. I was able to get 2 full face masks out of the package. Repurchase? Maybe, there are so many to masks to try out!
Fluffs-Cotton Pads - $1.25 at Dollarama, Yes please! I use these cotton pads to remove nail polish, apply toner, anything you would use a cotton round for! I find them to be great, they don't leave fluff anywhere and the price is great. Repurchase? Always.
Kirkland-Daily Facial Towelettes - A Costco forever repeat empty! These are in every empty and will probably be forever in any Trip Through My Trash! Great price, great product, what more could I want?! Repurchase? Always
Clarisonic-Radiance brush head - I love the radiance brush head for my Clarisonic. The radiance head is the right amount of softness, yet it still has enough to it to give my face a good clean! I have been using my Clarisonic for 2 years now, every night! It is still going strong. I have tried the delicate and sensitive heads but have found that I like the Radiance head best. Repurchase? Yes!
Schick-Intuition razor head refill - And yet another Costco purchase! One of these refills last me about 3 weeks, not to bad! I pick up a pack of these that includes 12 refills and a razor for under $30, it really is a no brainer. Especially when you are in the shower at 430 am! Messing with to many products at that time in the morning is not a good idea! Repurchase? Always!
Elizabeth Arden-Hydra-Splash Alcohol-Free TOner - Imagine, another Costco deal! I ran out of Thayers witch Hazel and when I went to pick up a new bottle they did not have any of the scents I usually get, than I was in Costco and noticed this toner in a 2 pack for the same price as Thayers, I decided to give it a try. It is an ok toner I guess. It does seem to remove any last bits of makeup that may have been sticking around and it feels refreshing. But I am missing Thayers! Repurchase? Doubt it, it isn't my favorite.
Neat & Easy-Nose Strips x4 - Another Dollarama gem! I have started using these once a week and finally I am starting to get less gunk when I take them off. These are in every empties as well! Repurchase? For sure!
Bioderma-Sébium H2O - When I first started using this I couldn't figure out why everyone loved it! It did not seem to be doing much of anything for me, including not taking off makeup! Than I started using it on a cotton round and the light bulb went off! This stuff is great! All the hype around Micelle water is real. It really does seem to break up the makeup and can get rid of all traces of it. I used this as my first step in cleaning my face, than I would wipe my face with a face wipe and there is barely anything on the wipe! I have to admit though, I used this mostly when I was feeling to lazy/tired to do my regular face cleansing routine! And you know what? My face did not react at all, and my pillows weren't full of makeup either! Repurchase? Probably! I am trying out a different brand right now!
Yankee Candle-
- Windblown - A light, fresh scent that is one of my favorites!
- Dreamy Summer Nights - Just a touch of sweetness, not overpowering at all.
- Vanilla lime -The lime scent is stronger than the vanilla, refreshing scent.
- Line-Dried COtton - I was surprised at this scent, I was expecting more of a floral scent. Just a hint of floral, another light scent.
- Spiced Pumpkin - This smells like Fall to me. Perfect blend of spicey with a hint of sweet!
Bath & BodyWorks Wallflower-Tiki Beach - This is the last Wallflower that I have at the moment. I picked up a few in the late summer but I find them to be really strong in a small room. I actually used these in the Basement and could smell it throughout the whole level, I live in a backsplit. If you have a larger room than a bedroom these would be great! I will probably pick up a few more when they are on sale as I did like them where I had them placed.
OMG! Makeup empties!
Smashbox Primer Water - I got this I am sure in a Sephora Favorites set! I wasn't very impressed with this at all. I didn't find that it made my makeup last any longer than when I didn't use it. It does feel good when you spray it on though. I much prefer the Tarte 4-in-1 mist! Repurchase? No
Tarte-Butter Lipstick-Mimosa - I finished up a lip product! It was a mini, but still! I kept this in my purse and loved how easy it was to use, no mirror needed. The butter lipstick don't have a lot of pigment but where they really excel is in moisture! This was like putting on a lip balm with a bit of color and shine. Loved this! Repurchase? I have 3 more form set I picked up last summer, but I would definitely get more.
Covergirl-Katy Perry- Katy Kat Eye - I received this mascara from Buzzagent in the summer. I received the shade Perry Blue. I had wanted to tryout a blue mascara so was more than happy to get one for free! I was more than a little worried when I saw the color though! But on my lashes you didn't really notice that it was blue unless I was outside. I wasn't the biggest fan of the twisted wand, it made it a little harder to coat the lashes. But once it was on I really liked how it made my lashes look. It also did not smudge or flake! To me that is the one thing I require in a mascara, I do not want to look like a racoon! Repurchase? I have 10+ mascaras waiting to be used right now, but I would recommend this one!
So there you have it, My October Trip Through My Trash! And it is still the beginning of October! I managed to get through quite a few products and even a few new ones! All in all a satisifying amount of Trash! Next up Sample Stash Trash!


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We must work together as private and public purchasers
To break down barriers for private sector innovation
Systemic barriers exist that prevent health care from acting like an effective market that delivers valuable, innovative products at affordable costs. The intentions and efforts of patients, purchasers and providers to operate under the market-based principles of free and informed choice will continue to be inhibited unless government action is taken.
To use our purchasing power to spur change
As the largest single purchaser of health care, much can be done through the leadership of the Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, Department of Defense Tricare program, the Veterans Administration and the Indian Health Service. Additionally, there are some regulatory changes that could be made that would help spur value-based care in the private sector.
Value-Based Care Requirements
As America's largest private health care purchasers, we have committed to work together and with government leaders at all levels to advance the requirements for value-based care.
Transparent Information
To be informed consumers, individuals and employers must have information about cost, quality, and outcomes to determine which health plans, providers, and services deliver the best value for their needs. Health care providers also need information to benchmark performance across local markets and engage in quality improvement activities.
Meaningful Outcome Measures
Meaningful standardized measures of clinical outcomes (e.g., what percentage of patients died within 30 days after heart surgery?), patient-reported outcomes (e.g., did your pain decrease after treatment?), and patient experience (e.g., did your provider listen carefully to you and treat you with respect?) must be publicly available for all health care providers, patients, health plans and purchasers.
Meaningful Choices
Patients must be free to choose the providers and services that work best for them, based on commonly available performance measures that effectively compare provider to provider and procedure to procedure. This includes price information for high priority conditions and services such as surgery and chronic disease management.
Appropriate Financial Incentives
Providers must be rewarded for delivering the best outcomes, rather than a discrete set of services. Patients also must have financial incentives to use high value providers and services.
Freedom to Practice and be Rewarded Under Innovative Payment Models
Providers must be free to practice medicine in ways that serve the best interest of patients. This requires regulatory relief that allows innovative practice designs, smart incentives that reward outcomes rather than procedures, and simplifying reporting requirements by standardizing performance measures across all payers.
Proactive Public and Private Participation
New Provider payment models must be accelerated and harmonized across public and private payers, lowering the administrative burden on health care providers and amplifying the impact of incentives.


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For a long time I've thought that ABBA songs should carry a Government health warning. On more than one occasion, I've had the song 'Mamma Mia' stuck in my brain, infiltrating every quiet, reflective moment of the day. Recently I learned that this is a neurological phenomenon known as an ear worm, (from the German Ohrwurm.) For me it is the words, "Mamma mia, here I go again, My my, how can I resist you?" that always seem to get 'stuck', like some nightmare hallucination. Both the gratuitous use of the expression 'Mamma mia' (what does that possibly mean – is this person in love with their mother?) and the taunting use of the expression 'how can I resist you' seem to get me every time.
I should have known better, but on holiday last week, I agreed in a moment of weakness to watch the film version of 'Mamma Mia'. By such small acts of self sacrifice, I sometimes attempt to ingratiate myself with my family in the hope that it will make me a better spouse and parent. I even agreed to watch the karaoke version and happily growled along under my breath to the irritatingly familiar tunes. But I was still taken unawares by a new aural invader. This time it was the song, 'Does your mother know', sung by the long limbed, Christine Baranski, Donna's 'other bandmate' as she cavorts with a half naked man, half her age. The lyrics "Well I can dance with you honey, If you think it's funny," have taken hold and a week later, are proving impossible to shift.
Trying as always to find the positive from such experiences, it has struck me that Abba songwriters Benny and Bjorn could teach a masterclass in how to make communications stick. What is even more incredible is that they were not writing lyrics in their native language and neither could notate music, but relied upon Agnetha and Frida to interpret the melodies. Imagine if we could use some of their combined skills to communicate with our customers and employers?
In ABBA Let The Music Speak, musicologist Christopher Patrick analysed every single phrase of every Abba song, concluding that they were 'musical economists' of the highest order, using a simple 'power of three' do-re-mi structure to embed the hook lines in the listener's brains. Elsewhere, other commentators describe how the catchiness of their songs derives from having up to five of these hook lines, or from the sheer outrageous improbability of their rhymes, or from the number of times that the chorus is repeated, or from the fact that their songs describe simple, memorable stories and familiar human emotions like regret and unrequited love.
Neil McCormick in his hilariously scathing article about his hatred of Abba, described their 'musical range that goes all the way from A to B and back again.' But when it comes to communicating ideas, there's nothing wrong with keeping it simple. In their book 'Made to Stick:Why Some Ideas Survive and others die", brothers Chip and Dan Heath described the characteristics of a sticky idea (as popularised by Malcolm Gladwell in 'The Tipping Point') with an annoying incomplete acronym SUCCES, which stands for:
- Simple
- Unexpected
- Concrete
- Credible
- Emotional
- Stories
I have to say that the ABBA songwriting team most certainly got their first, even if they discovered the technique by accident. As for what it all means for employee engagement, I have to reflect that there are many times when we could all try harder to emulate the standards of Benny and Bjorn, who by all accounts, worked hard to craft their hits.
While we are fond of asking employees whether they understand the strategy of the business, we are less keen on asking them what they can actually tell us about the strategy without being prompted. Could we try harder to help people attach strategic ideas to the velcro of their memory? Here's a good test. Ask yourself how many of your own communications you can remember a year after you've written them? If the answer is less than 5, can I recommend that you spend an hour or two listening to ABBA's greatest hits for some inspiration?


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I bought an unfinished clay vase in
Upstate New York from
The Wizrd of Clay Shop
I put a sealer on it before I applied the mosaic tiles.
The texture and colors are pleasing, fun project!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Daffodils and Mosaic Vase
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Friday, March 9, 2012
March in Michigan
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Labels: Ceramic Tiles, Concrete, stepping stone
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Elephant Wash
|Elephant Sculpture gets a concrete wash.
First coat of concrete takes a few days to apply, a second coat follows.
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Greater Toronto Software Symposium 2006
Guerrilla Web Techniques – Scott Davis
This turned out to be "AJAX deconstructed." The motivation was to demystify AJAX by examining the low-level implementation details. He talked about frameworks in general and web frameworks in particular. The motivation was to "understand one level of abstraction below where you are working." For the web, the levels of abstraction are from core http and browser technology on top of which are built servlets on top of which are JSPs on top of which is built Struts, JSF, or Tapestry; on top of which are things like AppFuse.
He also pointed out Bruce Tate's "Don't Make Me Eat the Whole Elephant." http://today.java.net/pub/a/today/2004/06/15/ejb3.html. The concept is appealing since it's suggestive of the Unix philosophy of small tools and pipes versus monolithic apps and frameworks. He phrased it as "microframeworks" vs. "macroframeworks".
He pointed out the usefulness of telnet for low-level debugging of internet applications. Try the following to see the details of the HTTP responses:
telnet www.server.com 80 GET / HTTP/1.0
Other bits:
- Use Firefox's DOM to look at the dynamically modified HTML DOM.
- EchoServer is a way that you can see the browsers HTTP request in detail http://www.apl.jhu.edu/~hall/CWP-Sources/CWP-Examples/Chapter15/EchoServer.java
- Want drag-and-drop in your web application? Try WZ_dragdrop.js. http://www.walterzorn.com/dragdrop/dragdrop_e.htm
Google Web Toolkit (GWT) – David Geary
Before the session started, Geary showed Wierd Al's "White and Nerdy" video. The rest of his talk couldn't really live up to that.
The GWT makes it easier to write rich AJAX interfaces in Java. The Java is compiled into JavaScript for production. During development however, the Java itself is run and can therefore be debugging in your favourite Java debugger. The UI support seems very rich, and it includes support for the Web Services side of the AJAX equation.
My impression is that this is worthwhile for the most complex AJAX UIs, but may be overkill in general.
Worth noting is the Scriptaculous JavaScript library for doing cool JavaScript effects, and Prototype
Also, Google didn't use GWT for Gmail or Gmaps, but the toolkit emerged from the crucible of development pain of Google's earlier works.
Roll Your Own Google Maps – Scott Davis
This was pretty much a walkthrough of his online tutorial at: http://www.mapmap.org/ryogm/


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Metabolic Renewal is a weight loss protocol, created by Dr. Teta. The distinctive aspect of Metabolic Renewal is its specific focus on female physiology and its functioning, tailored for any stage of life.
Female physiology is different from a male regarding the hormonal profile and physique, thereby making the weight loss strategy different in both of them. Where men can lose weight in a matter of days with little effort spent, women have a difficult time losing the same amount of weight. This is because men have more of muscle in their body and less fat storing capacity while women have it designed all opposite. The distribution of fat in a female body is again specified in a manner that is the converse of a male body. Therefore, the code of behavior for weight loss should be different for either sex and Metabolic Renewal is all about this difference presented in a practical form.
How Metabolic Renewal works, what are its target approaches and are they effective enough, let us find and evaluate the subject.
About Metabolic Renewal
Weight loss is not an easy endeavor for women because there are many ambiguities to the process and any case of a failed attempt at weight loss is thrust upon the hormonal imbalances. For a female weight loss procedure, futile and abortive efforts are often given the misnomers, regardless of the age bracket, as
- Genetic makeup
- Extra calories consumption
- Not enough exercise
- Lack of motivation
- And when everything is in order, hormonal imbalances
Dr. Jade Teta explains that this is not the case. Based on his clinical experience, he has concluded his observations and presented them as 'Metabolic Renewal' in which he has described the female body and its hormonal mechanisms to be the actual tools against weight loss instead of impediments.
The highlights of Metabolic Renewal are
- Specifically aimed at female weight loss
- Aids in fat loss around the most stubborn spots as belly fat
- Can be personalized for females of any age
- Adaptable and personalized approach that can be modified according to the hormonal changes
- Caters for fat loss despite any health issues
- Long-term and lasting results in the form of sculpted body and rejuvenated mind
Metabolic renewal is not a 'one size' provisional solution to weight loss but is an individualized advancement that treats the female physiology in its domain and strengthens it. It works along the hormonal variations with time and treats the system as a comrade against fat loss.
The working protocol of Metabolic Renewal
The gears of Metabolic Renewal program are the female hormone system and the metabolic force, both of which act to drive one another. Metabolic Renewal fuels this organization via
- Caloric intake (food)
- Caloric burnout (exercise)
- Relaxation techniques
- Healthy lifestyle activities
Metabolic Renewal actually converts the same mythical aspects to the advantage of a female body's working that is considered the retarding culprits in weight loss procedure. Dr. Jade Teta believes that the hormonal drive of a female is potent and effective enough on its own to rev up the metabolic rate and by creating the finest combination of inputs, a winning post can be achieved contrary to outdated researches and principles. Dr. Teta is a physician, physical trainer and an expert in naturopathic medicine and has successfully delivered his approach to the wellness of thousands.
The extent to which the female body undergoes hormonal changes through different stages of life is an overwhelming task for the whole system. Dr. Jade Teta has developed Metabolic Renewal in the context of addressing this rollercoaster ride a woman goes through. The main attributes of this program is denoted by 4M, briefly, they are
- Mindset
- Movement
- Meals
- Metabolic
From a clinical experience of his practice as a physician, Dr. Teta has come to the conclusion that women are more prone to stress and its devastating effects than men (the mental load) and their metabolism is directly proportional to this 'mental load'. It is the stress hormone, cortisol that in turn disrupts thyroid function and slows down metabolism, leading to weight gain, increased appetite, and cravings. The good news is Dr. Teta proposes a mechanism by which women can reverse the rouge action of cortisol to their advantage in weight loss. The strategy behind mindset is rest, relax and recover with some quality 'me time' allowance.
The next step in the M regime is movement, but slightly different from the exercising rituals. These activities are incorporated into daily chores in such a way that they help to keep your stress hormone at a lower level and keep insulin working at optimal so that you burn calories at all times. According to Dr. Teta, these movements are responsible for '200% more calorie combustion' than exercise. Abbreviated as NEAT (non-exercise associated thermogenesis), these movements will help you dump some calories even at rest.
The difference Metabolic Renewal creates is targeting weight loss, not via calorie control but managing through hormonal balance. This results in a long-term remedy in a more natural way than forced dieting. Managing weight via the hormonal gear delivers advantages that are beyond simple weight loss; for e.g. when your hormones are in check, your cravings and appetite remain within the required threshold for your individual physique. Furthermore, Dr. Teta elaborates how the meal pattern follows the different hormonal phases and what kind of food should you be adding to your menus to get the most out of your workouts. In this way, each program is individualized according to your age and hormonal status, revving up the metabolic rate in its own time and you stay on the weight losing plus maintenance track for good.
The last M, the metabolic, is a series of fifteen minutes exercises specially designed to put the least strain on thyroid and adrenals, via cardio, resistance, and fitness training. To be carried out only three times per week, these straightforward workouts can be opted both at home and on the go. Crafted for any age group, the exercises bring out the result without being a burden on heart and lungs, and bone structure.
The overall consequence of the four Ms is a balanced hormonal state with natural caloric control, a superior outlook on weight management without any frustration with the achievement of a sculpted physique, specified and individualized.
The Metabolic Renewal equipment
The design of Metabolic Renewal includes the following
- A 12-week body-sculpting workout plan
- Metabolic Renewal roadmap
- A 12-week metabolic meal plan
- Female transformation tracker
Plus bonus
- Five-minute body-sculpting burnouts
- The five-step female flat belly formula
What is the most boring aspect of any exercising routine? Time-consuming and monotonous, strenuous routines that drain the motivation out and leave you exhausted, well Metabolic Renewal walks its talk regarding this aspect. The workouts are over before you know it and every day you get to try something new. The 45 seconds intelligent moves cater for the metabolic rate, muscle tone and general fitness at any age. Harmony, inspire, enhance and symphony modes of the workouts keep you motivated enough for twelve weeks by gearing up your hormones, fat burn and metabolic revive via the activation of Growth hormone.
Metabolic Renewal roadmap is all about maintaining the hormones at their best in the face of peaks and troughs of normal daily life.
Diet and exercise go hand in hand as far as weight loss is concerned. Metabolic Renewal is devised with a complete meal diagram to keep the taste buds satisfied and hunger cravings reined in, all according to your specific hormone mapping of the body. As your hormonal status changes from day to day so does your meal options.
Lack of motivation is best kept checked by keeping a track and record of letdowns and hits. The transformation tracker helps one manage their metabolic score, vitality score, PMS score, menopause score, and body shape and weight.
Availability and cost of Metabolic Renewal
Metabolic Renewal caters for an individual's needs in every manner conceivable. The best thing about its accessibility is that you can have a choice between two packages
- The online version with instant access
- A DVD plus an online version
Therefore, the younger lot who are more at ease with online version can avail it and for those who prefer to have, a hard copy for more ardent reading can benefit from the printable version with DVDs to guide along.
What is more, both of the versions are available at a cost of $60 only.
Metabolic Renewal is overall a perfectly customized strategy for females to take better control of their weight and health. It targets the weight loss dilemma by a completely new prospect of balancing the hormonal status and helps you achieve results via a more natural track. Middle-aged women are a frequent target of weight plateaus and this is a crucial time in their lives as the hormonal imbalances start playing havoc with their bodies. Letting go at this stage can be detrimental to health and Metabolic Renewal helps you take charge of your hormonal status. Once the hormones are tuned neutral, it becomes easy to get motivated and stride towards a better state of health affairs.
Dr. Jade Teta insures results with his 90-day, money back guarantee with a triple promise on his behalf
- Result oriented practical targets that anyone can achieve
- Faster results within minimum of time
- A self-motivated individual, you will want to stick to it


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Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent had the dubious honour of being the first person in Great Britain to be successfully charged with speeding on 28 January 1896. Travelling at approximately 8mph/12.87kph, he had exceeded the 2mph/3.22kph speed limit for towns. Fined one shilling and costs, Arnold had been caught by a policeman who had given chase on a bicycle (National Motor Museum).
More information on this subject is available at Money Week.
You may also be interested in A Brief History of Speeding in the UK and Curious Facts from Traffic History.


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This outfit was my outfit today, especially for the event that I went to. I didn't find the coat that I wore and the bracelet. So I wore a black jeans with a cute Knitted Mixed Yarn Jumper from Topshop. Honestly this jumper is so comfortable. I love it so much. I wore the Milla Lace Up Shoes. I love them, I put them on a lot of my latest outfits, they are very comfortable and useful. You can wear them for like every occasion. I add some colour with the nail polish. My event tonight wasn't chic at all, so it's for that reason I went with this outfit. My rings are from Pandora. I couldn't find my coat because it's a coat from last year collection from Urban Outfitters, actually. My bracelet are from Topshop & if you go on my instagram is the first bracelet picture with the M. Here the link for the bracelet: http://instagram.com/p/hCAADKJy5J/
Do you like this outfit? What do you think about it ? Leave me a comment below :)
OOTD by whatwearwith featuring Topshop


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Located in the heart of the city, The Blaisdell conjures a Georgian Revival style complemented by a warm, elegant interior. Featuring a beautifully landscaped courtyard, traditional parlor, modern and endlessly customizable grand Ballroom, as well as private suite and lounge rooms, The Blaisdell is a versatile space for any event.
At The Blaisdell, we focus on making each event a unique and custom-tailored experience for all our clients. The venue partners with the Twin Cities' best artisan vendors. Each vendor has been handpicked because of their distinct style and individualized approach to special events, making The Blaisdell a state of the art space where clients can write their own story.
The Ballroom: Spacious, modern reception space with soaring 18' ceilings, skylights and a custom bar. Capacity: 300 seated, 700 standing.
The Suite: A luxurious, comfortable space perfect for preparing for your big day. Featuring a gleaming vanity and salon chair, ample natural light, and space to gather with your wedding party. Capacity: 86 standing.
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I have to be honest – I really enjoy these Nick shows. My kids are HUGE Big Time Rush fans. My son imitates them singing and dancing – it is the most adorable thing I have ever seen! I have to pretend not to watch him or he stops. My daughter just loves music, period. She is a singing and dancing machine!
About Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two:
Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan are back with more of their antics as they navigate making it big time! This brand-new two-disc set includes the last seven episodes of the season with special features and guest appearances by Fabio, Jordin Sparks and Ed Begley, Jr. DVD SRP: $16.99
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text: By Sabrina KhanSenior Plogger Even if you're not into comics, theatre or the arts in general, chances are that by now you've heard a little bit about the highly publicized Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark. Cursed as it is, you must be living under a rock if you haven't. Multiple accidents on set, glitches with the production, and scathing reviews from well known theatre critics have delayed the show several times. Originally slated to open on February 18, 2010, its official opening is now over a year later on March 15, 2011. The ides of March…Well, we'll see what happens. Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark does have its merits. Whenever people talk about it in the future, it can be remembered as "the longest running musical in previews on Broadway." It's also quite inspiring. Moved by the woes at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, two new shows have come to rescue the spidey senses of fans anxious to see the superhero in Broadway action. The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility, soon to play at the Peoples Improv Theatre in Manhattan, is improv performer and published playwright Justin Moran's parody of the same plot: Peter Parker, boy nerd turned superhero, Spider Man. To add insult to injury, it's set to open a day earlier than Turn Off the Dark on March 14. Viewers are going to see a similar story with an obvious comic slant. And no one gets hurt. Best of all - it's free! But then, there's Spidermann, which originally ran in Seattle and decided to come to New York at The Tank on W. 45th Street for just three performances. Starting on March 13th for a jump start on the competition, it's artist John Osebold's colorful interpretation of Spider Man; Peter Parkre's ascent to superherodom. Ticket prices aren't available yet, but hold tight, it won't cost much (shows at The Tank charge $15 at the most) and you'll still get your kick out of the Marvel myth.


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Happy Valentines Day!
Quiet Week in Springfield
The focus last week in Springfield was primarily on writing and drafting bills. As of Friday, the deadline to file legislation, 3,826 House bills have been filed by members of both parties. We're back in session tomorrow when the Senate joins us in the House to hear the Governor's annual budget address. You can listen to it live here at noon.
A Great Veteran Resource at Manteno
I toured Manteno Veterans Home last week with fellow Representative Lindsay Parkhurst. The facility, which opened in 1986, is one of only 4 state run veterans homes. The wonderful employees there are dedicated to supporting our state's veterans and easing their end of life.
In addition to housing nearly 300 senior veterans, the Manteno facility holds the only state run veterans homeless program, the Prince Program. They're doing a terrific job taking homeless veterans off the street and addressing their root problems so that they can begin to stand on their own two feet.
Illinois Credit Continues to Crumble
Fitch, one of the 3 largest debt rating agencies, has cut Illinois' credit rating once again. The new rating is only one notch above the lowest possible rating (BBB-) that can be granted to an entity that is viewed as an investment-grade credit risk. The New York-based credit rating house added that they believe that the failure of the State to deal with its fiscal challenges "has fundamentally weakened the state's financial profile."
The January 1st expiration of the stopgap budget that provided appropriations for some of Illinois' state government has created a serious cash flow situation in many Illinois offices and institutions. Hard-hit entities include public universities, community colleges, agencies that provide community mental health treatment, and agencies that provide attention to elderly persons who are not in residential care.
School Funding Commission Report
Despite being one of the largest appropriations in the state budget, Illinois currently funds only 26% of the total cost of primary and secondary education. Over the summer the Governor commissioned a group of lawmakers and educators to look revamp Illinois' education funding formula to provide a more equitable and adequately funded system for all students.
In its report, the Reform Commission announced that they have reached a consensus on what a new school funding formula framework would look like. The new framework is built upon the idea of "adequacy targets" to be met by schools and school districts; a school district's eligibility for aid will be partly tied to evidence that one or more of their schools have fallen short of adequacy targets and that, at the same time, the school is making progress toward meeting these targets. The goal of this new paradigm is to concentrate aid on vulnerable students while not, at the same time, rewarding schools and school districts that sit on their hands and maintain a perpetual state of poor performance and outcomes.
Scratch Off Tickets Under Scrutiny
Recent investigative reports have revealed that many "scratch-off" tickets for Illinois State Lottery games are pulled from public retail store counters and shredded before the prizes printed on the tickets have been awarded. In response to these reports, Rep. Winger has sponsored HJR 26, which asks the Office of the Illinois Auditor General to audit the ticket-sale cycle and report to the General Assembly on whether buyers of Illinois game tickets are getting the prizes promised.


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OOIDA ordered to pay $3.25 million plus attorney's fees
This jury verdict (below) involved a female employee shot in the head in OOIDA's parking lot. (See links below)
The "surveillance" video observing the parking lot was installed after a female employee was raped in their parking lot.
I suspect this verdict was won in part because the video feeds from cameras were displayed on TV's located in a room that nobody monitored – ever.
I don't know the nature of the argument brought on behalf of Ms. Wieland that convinced a jury Jimmy Johnson and his gang was negligent.
OOSI is the "for-profit" subsidiary of OOIDA with a separate shadow board unknown to sitting board members of OOIDA even though OOIDA is "supposed" to be 100% member owned. All employees with the exception of Jim and Todd are paid through OOSI.
By the way, for an organization that claims to care about drivers, this is one of many employee lawsuits against Johnston, most of which the board is NEVER informed about. If they are told anything, it is filtered through Jim and only what he wants them to hear. 40 years as President of the organization has corrupted him absolutely!
This money paid out is actually the members money from paying for services (insurance mostly) – I guess the ads they run about buying insurance from an organization that cares for truckers needs a disclaimer that they do pay out a lot from mismanaging employees!
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI AT INDEPENDENCE AMIE WIELAND, ) ) Plaintiff(s), ) ) vs. ) CASE NO. 1416-CV17464 ) OWNER-OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. ) DIVISION 17 ) Defendant(s).
JUDGMENT This cause came to a jury trial on November 2, 2015. Plaintiff Amie Wieland appeared by her attorneys, T. Wesley Shumate, Scott Bethune, and Jarrett Leiker. Defendant Owner-Operator Services, Inc. appeared by its attorneys Michelle Stewart, Jennifer Sager, and Edwin Smith.
A jury was seated on November 2, 2015 and evidence was presented through November 9, 2015.
At the end of Plaintiff's evidence, on November 6, 2015, Defendant made an oral Motion for Directed Verdict. The Motion was DENIED in all respects. At the close of all evidence, Defendant made a written Motion for Directed Verdict. The Motion was DENIED. Following the close of evidence and closing arguments by each party (which occurred on November 10, 2015), the jury recessed for deliberations.
On November 10, 2015, the jury returned its verdict as follows:
On the claim of Plaintiff Amie Wieland for personal injury against Defendant Owner-Operator Services, Inc., the jury found for Plaintiff and assessed damages in the amount of three million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,250,000.00). IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED as follows: Per the verdict reference above, on the claim of personal injury against Defendant OwnerOperator Services, Inc., judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of three million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,250,000.00). Costs are assessed against the Defendant.
11/12/15 DATE JACK GRATE, Circuit Judge
Certificate of Service This is to certify that a copy of the foregoing was hand delivered/faxed/emailed/mailed and/or sent through the eFiling system to the following on 11/12/2015. T. Wesley Shumate, Scott Bethune, Jarrett Leiker, Michelle Stewart, Jennifer Sager, and Edwin Smith Kelly Collins, Law Clerk
The is $3,250,000.00 of the members money people…
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(see: http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/28/surveillance-shooting-shows-woman-shot-in-head-by-ex-boyfriend/ and http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Murder-Suspect-Dies-After-Standoff-180608881.html).


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KINFOLK magazine is a quarterly, ad-free print magazine that collects ideas from a growing international community of artists, writers, designers, photographers, cooks and others who are interested in creating small gatherings and finding new things to make and do.
Introducing The Food Issue
The latest issue celebrates food as a lens through which identity and relationships can be interpreted. What does a person's approach to food tell us about their values? As MFK Fisher famously wrote, sharing a meal can be more intimate than sharing a bed.
Inside, we speak to culinary legend Martha Stewart, celebrate some decidedly non-essential food reading, from the electric terrines and microwaved hot dogs of '70s-era Betty Crocker to the Toffee and Pine Cones whipped up by Salvador Dalí, visit chef Camille Becerra in Manhattan and learn about an intricately stylized and traditional Japanese method of food wrapping.
Elsewhere, we meet burgeoning actor Lola Kirke, examine whether narcissism is truly a growing social concern or yet another way to silence people and learn what mundane personal habits reveal about our characters.
Details 192 pages, offset-printed and perfect bound, full colour on uncoated and coated paper. Printed in Canada.


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Our contractor dropped by while the washer was on the spin cycle and got a little freaked out by how much the house swayed. He added these extra braces to get us through until the shear wall was put up over the cripple wall.
Now that the shear wall is up, the braces are gone and we are getting a really good sense of how the space is going to feel. It's a little bit darker than we had hoped, but I think it's going to be very cozy.


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'Don't judge a book by it's cover,' the old saying goes, and so proved to be the case tonight with the much maligned UFC 138 event in Birmingham, England.
Despite being one of the weakest fight cards for a numbered UFC event in quite some time the UK fans were packed into the LG Arena from the opening bout of the evening and were rewarded in kind with some highly-competitive bouts, a number of memorable finishes and a main card that flew by after all five bouts ended in under two rounds.
While the card was criticized for a lack of star power there were some winners on the night who could yet develop into fan favorites.
The highly rated UK prospect Terry Etim for instance got the main card of to a cracking start when he took just 17 seconds to submit Edward Faaloloto and somehow managed to showcase both impressive striking and submission skills in that short time-frame.
Renan Barao also put himself firmly on the map with a terrific performance in a sizzling encounter with Brad Pickett. He's best known for his ground work, but his striking looked excellent here and at the age of just 24 and having already amassed a professional record of 27-1 (1nc) he could be en-route to becoming bantamweight's next big star.
After missing out on a spot on TUF 9 Che Mills finally got another chance to prove himself tonight on the UFC 138 undercard and grabbed the opportunity with both hands, stopping Chris Cope with two powerful knees after just 40 seconds of action.
There were also good performances by some of the UFC's more established stars. Mark Munoz once again showcased what may be the best ground and pound in the UFC against Chris Leben in a bloody main event encounter that was only let down by the ending, an entirely justified doctor's stoppage which came after Leben suffered a severe cut above his left eye.
Thiago Alves also delivered, practically finishing Papy Abedi on the feet before grabbing a rare submission win that should ensure that he goes back to more high profile fights next time out.
Throw in a somewhat surprising win for Anthony Perosh on the main card and a highly watchable back-and-forth grappling battle between John Maguire and Justin Edwards in the prelims and you've got yourself an event that far exceeded expectations and even outclassed a number of the recent pay-per-view offerings from the promotion.


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Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War III PC performance review
AA Performance (Super Demanding)
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AA Performance
As we said on the previous page, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III's AA settings are extremely demanding with the game's high setting almost halving performance of the same GPU using No AA.
Those that want more performance in this game should disable AA immediately, though the low AA setting offers a minimal performance impact. Low AA uses FXAA, which offers fewer jaggies in games but has the unintentional side effect of blurring the final image, whether low AA or no AA is better is totally up to personal preference.
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Me too! It really shows AMD's driver team has come a long way. That bodes well for Vega.
AMDs drivers have been great for years. I suspect the performance of this game is due to great optimization for GCN


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Please welcome Ashavan Doyon with
The Rodeo Knight
Sam's Cafe Romances #3
Struck by amnesia after a car crash, Brian Stouten has been living a life laid out by his family, a heterosexual life that just doesn't fit. When he learns it was all a lie, he returns to the small college town that's his only clue to his past. But the town is still unfamiliar, and the man he'd hoped would make all his memories return is on a honeymoon with another man. To add insult to injury, everyone thinks Brian died in the crash. It's only when an out-of-place cowboy asks to bum a smoke that Brian realizes this trip was meant to be.
Sylvester Thomas has always fought a secret desire, and done it successfully. But when geeky Brian offers him a smoke and a light, a simple brush of hands has Sylvester's hidden passions burning deep. Did he make a mistake letting Brian walk away?
It's all about the superheroes!
Ashavan Doyon here at My Fiction Nook! I'm so happy to be here. I'm going to be talking a little bit about The Rodeo Knight, which came out on November 30. I'm excited to finally be able to tell Brian's story!
I often have trouble with titles. Some authors write their books knowing the titles, and I've done that, sometimes (the current work in progress has a working title of Forgiving James). Titles can be easy or very difficult. For instance: Forgiving James was easy because it was part of a series where all the titles are two words where one of the words is the name of the main character.
The Sam's Café Romances don't have that convention. I decided on the title for The King's Mate (book 1) after writing it. I had a list of about twenty-five possible titles, and I remember arguing with my beta reader about which one worked best. A Wounded Promise (book 2) was even harder because I couldn't decide whether to maintain the chess theme in the title. I finally decided that it was more important for the title to represent the story.
So you said this was about superheroes… *foot tapping*
Yes, I did. See The Rodeo Knight title is about a superhero. I'm sorta psyched that it happened that way, since unlike the other two stories in the series, this one got its title first. That's because it was pitched to the editors before I wrote it, so it had all sorts of things I normally write after the fact. A title. A blurb. Character names. A plot. I'm a total pantser when I write, so all of that was a bit out of the ordinary for me.
But in the story, Brian, our back from the dead chess grandmaster, was a comic fan and budding artist before his family put a stop to his frivolity (well, that's how they saw it). The hero in his stories was, appropriately, related to his chess mastery… a cowboy who fought with laser beams and rode a knight chess piece. So the hero of Brian's story was the rodeo knight—a role played in his romance by Sylvester, the displaced cowboy.
Sylvester is quite the comic book/super hero fan, and he's here to give us his top five heroes. Sylvester?
Thanks! Well, these are hard choices because you never know whether to narrow it to DC or Marvel or to include things like Image, because you know some of those are just fantastic too. But my best 5 in no particular order:
The Lone Ranger. This is cheating, I know. He's not really a superhero. But I could never much relate to Zorro, and this was a comic book hero I could relate to. He was all about making the world better with what you have. That's a hero. The kind you could aspire to be like.
Spider Man. What teenager doesn't love a hero that's like them. Everything about Spider Man is just cool, from the fact that he's a teenager with teenage problems to swinging around on webs. I just want to try it, just once. He's a bit of a geek. I mentioned I liked the geekiness thing, right?
Captain America. Cliché? Maybe. This is about believing that your country, your flag, is something to aspire to. People may not always agree with Captain America, but they all agree that he has a code, he knows what right and wrong means and he's not afraid to make a stand. I love that. And his weapon is a shield that ricochets and comes back to him. I tried that with a Frisbee and it never quite worked. Also, blond blue-eyed hotness.
Batman. The perfect dark hero. And aside from his gadgets he's just a guy, surrounded by people with crazy superpowers. Also he gets all the good movies.
Iceman. When I was little I wanted a gay superhero so bad. This gay superhero. Then they did it, they made him gay. People said it was so wrong and I wanted to scream. Did they not understand? Those superheroes belong to us too. And Iceman being gay made perfect sense. Also, again, blond, hot. Sensing a trend.
That's it from Sylvester, his top 5 picks for favorite superhero. My own top pick is Aquaman. Yes, there's a picture somewhere of me in the underoos from when I was a kid. No I won't show you that picture.
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About the author:
For fifteen years, Ashavan Doyon worked with students in the student affairs office of a liberal arts college. He recently decided to shake things up a little, and is now working in the publications and communications office at the college. During lunch, evenings, and when he can escape the grasp of his husband on weekends, he writes, pounding out words day after day in hopes that his ancient typewriter-trained fingers won't break the glass on his tablet computer. Ashavan is an avid science fiction and fantasy fan and prefers to write while listening to music that fits the mood of his current story. He has no children, but lavishes attention on his sole remaining fur child, a very elderly pug. A Texan by birth, he currently lives in New England, and frequently complains of the weather.
Ashavan went to school at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, getting his degree in Russian and East European Studies, with a focus in language and literature. He has two incomplete manuscripts from college that he goes back compulsively to fiddle with every so often, but is still not happy with either of them. He still loves fantasy and science fiction and reads constantly in the moments between writing stories.
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This is our first official video! You'll note the incredible professionalism throughout!
Thanks so much for your support during 2015.
Hey guys!
This is our first official video! You'll note the incredible professionalism throughout!
Thanks so much for your support during 2015.
Recently I headed down to the beautiful Armley Mills Industrial Museum to have a natter with the fabulously funny Minicine team – Woody and Abi.
As regular readers will know, I'm a long time supporter of Minicine, but only recently attended one of their screenings (check out my review for Westwood HERE and Wayne's World HERE), who are based out of The Palace Picturehouse – one of the world's smallest fully functional replica's 1920's cinemas.
We all of us (well two of us anyway) talk a mile a minute so we manage to cover A LOT of territory. Naturally, we discussed the origins of Minicine and the ethos that drives it, as well as the challenges of trying to come up with a program of events… let alone the associated audio and video playlists, reviews and pictures that are the playground of the truly obsessed!
Social cinema – as run by Minicine – is all encompassing, featuring cults, classics, foreign films as well as short films and anything else that Abi and Woody can sneak in, which leads to a particularly diverse and inclusive community atmosphere events. SPOILER – we pretty much decide it's based on the
cake amazing films that the team have brought together season by season in the last few years.
Which naturally leads us onto their award winning years – as they are the recent recipients of the Film Society Of the Year Award for 2015!
We also took a sneak peek at its exciting plans for 2016 – including the upcoming Human Nature season.
Click below to hear an in-depth chat about all things film, short film, social cinema and CAKE!
Probably the most enthusiastic podcast you'll hear this year!
Want to learn more about Minicine? Check out the website HERE!
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Human Nature Season
Her (2013)
Never Let Me Go (2010)
Under the Skin (2014)
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Shona and Tom recently recordedat The Vampire Ball – a convention to celebrate the worlds and works of Joss Whedon.
The dynamic duo take a moment to discuss and reflect upon the show that started it all (for us lot anyhoo!) – Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
After successfully identifying themselves as Willow and Xander (well duh guys, seriously!); the pair look at how this show changed their lives for the better; the cult of Whedon theme song (no really) and kitten poker as well as much much more!
Shona also mentioned my Buffy story (which you can read about HERE) which got me to thinking (a dangerous pastime, I know!). So many of my con family have come together directly as a result of this oft derided and under-rated TV series.
We'd love to hear from you – how your life has changed 'because of Buffy' – in big ways or small. If you've blogged or vlogged or podcast about it, let me know and I'll get all linky with it!
The upcoming Suicide Squad film has Shona so excited and she just can't hide it! In fact, she's roped in her main squeeze Eoin (@Eo1nb) have a natter about the style and look of the Empire Covers (below) and overall feel from the trailer.
Given that the film is in fact a year away, be prepared to find the DC flag flying proud! Shona and Eoin also pose some immensely important questions, including a few below:
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The Covers
The Suicide Squad Trailer
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The FABULOUS ELLIE JAYDEN as new Harley
And as comic Harley
Brittany Murphy as Harley
Shona is not alone in thinking that Brittany Murphy would have been the perfect Harley – there is a ton of fan created art, available online.
*Other supermarkets were also available…but less convenient.
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Recently, the delightful Magda and I chatted about her upcoming SF project on Indiegogo – OmniWorld (have a listen here, if you wish!).
Tweet to @magdaeh
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While I had her on the line, it seemed only right that we have a little catch up about her life, work and hobbies. We only had a few moments but still managed to fit in snippets about a ton of stuff including putting the final touches on Continuum's final season and how hard it is to say goodbye to such awesome characters; learning accents (for roles mostly!); The Green Inferno – finally released after sitting in limbo for some time and cooking as a hobby.
Then we discover why people shouldn't podcast while hungry as we sort of descend into food worship – PRO TIP there, lads!
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Also, Magda has agreed to be a CultFix Special Correspondent (like our very good friend Reed Diamond) – so hopefully we'll be hearing more about her adventures soon!
The Green Inferno Trailer
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Recently I came across a tweet promoting an Indiegogo project called –
When tragedy strikes a couple leaving one of them in a coma, the other is presented with the technology to reconnect the two lovers, but at what cost?
I was intrigued by the idea and, when I read further, realised that Culturally Fixated friend Magda Apanowicz is set to star!
Naturally I asked her to share some behind the scenes info with us. We only had a ten minute chat but – as you imagine from two talkers – cover A LOT of ground.
We chat about why Maggie Werning (the director) chose Indiegogo and what it's like raising funds for a film this way.
Magda also gives us a basic run down of the plot and what it was in particular that drew her to the project. We then have a bit of a natter about science fiction; the role that technology plays in our lives and the impact of this upon us as individuals but also as a society and species.
Magda chats about pushing the boundaries within storytelling and acting. And then the two of us get deep and meaningful (read a bit paranoid) about the prospect of a real life Elysium; about the importance of human connection and harmony with technology.
As always, it's a true pleasure nattering with Magda – she's so genuine and funny and awesome.
This project is still raising funds for another week or so. If this sounds like something you'd like to support, head over to THIS page on Indigogo for contribution details!
Directed and written by: Maggie Werning
In this video I (try to) transform my friend Tom into his favourite singer, Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless! We had such a laugh making this video and it was all in good fun. We are both big fans of Taylor, so if she ever watches this… hiiiiiiiii! *waves*
If you enjoyed this video please tweet it to @taylormomsen! 😀
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You might recall me bragging about my friend Tom Ellis HERE and HERE.
Well, the little sod has gone and done it again! Damn him and his inspirational/creative self!
Tom has created a comic book series.
And written the first issue.
And published it.
And is selling it.
Episode 01 is a tale of intrigue.
An assassin is sent out to kill someone.
We see the instructions being given.
Then the interactions between the pair.
Who is the target? Who the assassin?
Initially I had intended writing a full review for Issue One but to do so would quite spoil this twisty-turny tale.
What I will say is that this is a terse thriller. The language used is deliberately ambiguous and captures the attention and imagination of the reader. The dialogue reads right, the character sound like they're actually talking to each other (one of my normal bug bears in comics) which is a huge thumbs up.
All artwork has been created by Katie Thompson – another friend and con-family member of mine. Though I've seen bits and pieces of her work before, nothing on this scale and nothing so deliberately minimalist and stylistic in tone. I love the use of light and dark and that the only colour used in red. The emotions of the characters are emphasized throughout – bravo Katie!
I'm hugely impressed by my two mates – this is a terrific project! However, this is not perfect – not just yet.
In places, I could have used more exposition via text rather than via the artwork. During the dinner date for example, I almost resented having panels devoted to each detail of the nights progression – I thought that the pace suffered slightly here as a result. (However, later, after the date – the use of the art to propel the story forwards, as opposed to the writing is spot on. I'm an inconstant woman, clearly).
I look forward to seeing the direction that Tom and his intrepid team of awesome take for the next!
Watch the trailer here
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Visit the 2KILL page on facebook
You can download the soundtrack – compiled by Aaron Richards HERE because what is the point of a comic without a kickass soundtrack?
Or play the soundtrack on the embedded player below.
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A brand new comic series from enthusiastic first timers; that brings together a story, artwork and music.
Issue 1 out now!
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See – here's me – being very happy!
Frankly, Shona is just over the moon. I've never seen her so giddy.
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to everyone who has downloaded and listened to our podcast; RT-ed; been generally supportive or tweeted B-A-N-A-N-A-S at Shona (@EllieJayden) and myself over the last two days.
We've very happy.
We're giddy happy like.
We're Xander Snoopy Dance happy.
As exciting as it is to have the podcast up and running; there are still a few details to sort out.
Tiny insignificant things like submitting the podcast to itunes and hoping to the Gods that it gets picked up there. Makes subscribing just SOOOOO much easier. {did you see what I did there? Subtle, right?}
And we're hoping that you will be involved. By doing exactly the same thing that you're already doing.
Keep tweeting us suggestions, recommendations, hints, tips and tricks! If you can think it, we can Geek it…probably…
Suggestions so far
Personally, I'd like to come up with a pithy funny hashtag so that we can chat with you effectively! However, I'm a bit crap at stuff like that…so I'm hoping one of you will provide one!
Let me know any suggestions and we'll pick the one that sings to our souls…
Episode 01 – An introduction aka There's going to be siiinginnnnng!
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It is common knowledge in finance that equities as an asset class delivers superior returns over the long term, and as such is one of the best investment options for investors with high risk appetites. However, for investors with moderate appetite for volatility (or risk), balanced funds are an excellent investment options. Balanced funds have been in existence in India for nearly two decades. These funds typically have 60 – 70% of the portfolio invested in equities and the rest in fixed income securities. On a risk adjusted basis top performing balanced funds have delivered excellent returns compared to equity mutual funds. The chart below shows a comparison of returns between top performers in the large cap and balanced funds over the time periods shown below (based on Feb 11, NAVsi)
If you look at the comparison of average returns for these two categories, you will see mixed performance (see the chart below).
Therefore, while the top performing balanced funds have fared very well in comparison to their large cap equity counterparts (factoring their substantially lower risk), it is important to select the right scheme to generate the attractive investment returns in line with your financial planning objectives.
In this article, we will review the top performing balanced funds. As with all mutual fund investments, recent performance may not always be sustained in the future. One needs to look at a number of parameters to compare and rank schemes relative to their peer group. CRISIL evaluates balanced funds based on several parameters like average 3 year annualized returns, volatility, industry concentration risk, company concentrations risk, debt asset quality, debt liquidity and equity liquidity. CRISIL has assigned different weightages to each parameter with average 3 year annualized return adjusted for volatility accorded the highest weightage at 75%, industry concentration risk at 10%, company concentration risk at 5% and debt asset quality at 5% of debt allocation percentage, debt liquidity at 5% of debt allocation percentage and equity liquidity at 5% of equity allocation percentage. While the weightages of the last 3 parameters are slightly complicated, it suffices to say that, risk adjusted returns and balanced portfolio construction are the most important considerations, as far balanced funds are concerned. Here is the list of top 5 Balanced Funds on the basis of their 3 year annualized returns:-
HDFC Children's Gift Investment:This scheme is clearly a star from the point of view of returns. HDFC Children's Gift Investment was launched in 2001 and has provided the highest 3 year annualized return at 13.5%. It has been a consistent performer with last one year return at a stellar, 15.7%. On a five year and ten year basis, it has delivered 24.7% and 14.8% returns, respectively. Despite the high returns, it fares well against its peer group in terms of volatility of returns. The portfolio has large allocation of 71% to equities and 29% to fixed income, with 4% in bonds and 25% in cash equivalents. Its equity portfolio has a large cap bias with large cap companies comprising 75% of equity holdings. The fund is sufficiently diversified, with its top equity holdings Sun Pharma, Infosys, Astral Poly Technik Limited, Motherson Sumi Systems and IPCA constituting only 17% of the portfolio. In terms of sectoral composition IT, healthcare and consumer cyclical form the top 3 sectors with 54% of the portfolio holdings. As far as the fixed income portfolio is concerned, cash equivalents comprise 84%, corporate bonds 13% and government bonds 3%.
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund:This scheme was launched in 2006 and has provided the second highest 3 year annualized return at 12.6%. In the last one year it has outperformed the balanced fund category with returns at 9.5%. The scheme's five year annualized return is 17.9%. In terms of risk measures, the volatility of returns is amongst the lowest, primarily on account of the fact that the portfolio has comparatively a more conservative allocation to equities at 58%, while 42% is allocated to fixed income, with 14% in bonds and 28% in cash equivalents. Its equity portfolio has a large cap bias with large cap companies, comprising 75% of equity holdings. The fund is sufficiently well diversified, with its top holdings, Nifty futures, HDFC Bank, G-Secs, Tech Mahindra and ICIC I Bank accounting for 27% of the portfolio. In terms of sectoral allocation financial services, IT and consumer cyclicals comprise 59% of the portfolio holdings. As far as the fixed income portfolio is concerned, cash equivalents comprise 67%, corporate bonds 12% and government bonds 21%.
ICICI Prudential Balanced Growth:This open ended scheme has been in existence since 1999 and ranks third in terms of 3 year annualized return, which stands at 12.3%. While the last one year return is 9.7%, on a longer time horizon, particularly over a five and ten year time horizon, the annualized returns are 18.6% and 14.2% respectively. The portfolio has a 67% allocation to equities and 33% to fixed income, with 27% in bonds and 6% in cash equivalents. Despite its low volatility, the Sharpe Ratio of the fund, a measure of superior risk adjusted returns, is one the best in the peer set. The portfolio has a large cap bias, but is sufficiently well diversified with G-Secs, Govt of Gujarat bonds, Infosys and Dr Reddy's comprising 23% of the portfolio value. From an industry concentration perspective, consumer cyclicals, financial services and IT comprise the top 3 sectors with over 57% of the portfolio. Government bonds constitute 57%, corporate bonds 23% and cash equivalents 20% of the fixed income portfolio
HDFC Balanced Growth Fund:This scheme was launched in 2000. Its three year annualized return stand at 10.36%. In the last one year the fund has given returns of 10%, while it's five and ten year annualized returns are attractive compared to its peer set, at 21.7% and 15% respectively. The volatility of returns of HDFC Balanced Growth Fund is relatively low, and the fund has given good risk adjusted returns relative to its peer group. This is despite the fact that nearly 70% of the portfolio allocation is weighted to equities. Fixed income securities account for 30% of the portfolio, with bonds at 15% and cash equivalents at 15%. The fund has a large to mid cap bias, with the top five holdings, Infosys, Shriram Transport, TCS, Aurobindo Pharma and Mindtree comprising only 15% of the portfolio holdings. While this makes the portfolio very well diversified, some of the top stocks have performed very well over the last twelve months, generating superior returns for the fund. As far as the fixed income portfolio is concerned, cash equivalents is 44%, corporate bonds 33% and government bonds comprise 23% of the fixed income portfolio
Tata Balanced Growth Fund:This is one the oldest schemes in this category, launched in 1995. The three year annualized return is 10.1%. The one year return at 7%, though better than the category average, is lower than what the top 4 funds (in this article) have delivered. The five year and ten year annualized returns though, are 19.7% and 16.2% respectively, better than most of the funds mentioned above. In terms of volatility of returns, this scheme compares with the best in its peer set. As far as asset allocation is concerned, 73% of the fund's portfolio is weighted to equities, and fixed income securities comprise 27%. The scheme has a predominantly large cap bias. However, the portfolio is well balanced with the top five holdings including, G-Secs, HCL Tech, United Spirits, TCS and HDFC Bank comprising 22% of the portfolio. The fund has a sectoral bias towards IT, Financial Services and Consumer cyclical, but is well diversified across sectors. From a fixed income portfolio perspective, government bonds are 53%, corporate bonds 26% and cash equivalents are 21% of the fixed income portfolio.
In conclusion, we need to look at several parameters, before selecting a balanced fund scheme that is suitable for our requirements. The table below summarizes some of the key parameters, as discussed above. It is important that we select a scheme that has a strong track record of the Asset Management Company (AMC) and the fund manager. You should consult with your financial advisors in helping you select a scheme, at the same time monitor closely the performance of the schemes and make sure the performance is in line with your expectations.


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Monday, August 27, 2012
Making Art in the Sink
At our last get-together, Cathy showed us how to make a sink journal--a technique she learned at a recent drawing workshop.
The end result is a simple, fold-out journal with a pocket flap at the bottom for holding whatever your heart desires.
We used white paper, black sumi ink, a paintbrush, and a sink.
We painted designs on the paper, one side at a time, with the ink and a large brush.
I did spirals and circles on one side and scribbles on the other.
When the ink was semi-dry, the paper was held under running water and manipulated to allow the ink to run and spread.
Then the majority of ink was washed off and the paper hung to dry.
We seamed two pieces of paper together and folded up the bottom flap.
Then we folded it into a journal.
Simple, good clean fun!
Sinks aren't just for dishes anymore.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Keep on Walking
"If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking."
-- Buddhist proverb
I didn't intend to take such a long break from blogging—it just kind of happened. 2012 has turned into a year of transitions and I've been quietly enjoying the changes, living in the moment, and thinking about the future. At the start of the year, we decided it was time to make some changes. We've been working hard to improve our eating habits and to exercise regularly. We made this our top priority and have spent a LOT of time and energy walking towards this goal. We've tried out healthy new recipes, counted our calories, and logged countless hours and miles walking and hiking. We've thoroughly explored our neighborhood on foot. We've visited nearby parks and the many trails and paths they have to offer. We've spent more time together than we have in years. We've learned that we really enjoy being more active and setting and reaching goals together. Luckily, we also had a few major life events that really helped to keep us motivated and on track--our daughter graduated from college in May and our son got married in June. There's nothing like the thought of shopping for a dress to keep a person motivated! We also planned a long overdue and much deserved vacation with friends in July.
While I haven't spent a lot of time blogging or making art this year, I have been walking in the right direction. Taking a step back from the familiar and exploring new directions has helped me to focus on where I'm going--both in life and in art. I still have a long way to go, but at least I know I'm headed in the right direction.
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Back To SEC
What is Muschamp's Magic Number?
By Matt Smith
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Florida isn't going to be where it wants to be at season's end. What Jeremy Foley will have to determine is how far away the Gators are and if Will Muschamp is the right person to get them there.
For the second straight season, job security in the cut-throat world of SEC football is fairly stable. Except, of course, in Gainesville, where Will Muschamp desperately needs a successful season after Florida plummeted from 11-2 to 4-8 in 2013.
Defining what constitutes a successful season is the tricky part, and what may cause Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley to have many sleepless nights this fall. Is there a minimum number of wins Muschamp must reach? Will close losses to national title contenders be viewed positively?
An Auburn-like turnaround should not be expected, even with the addition of offensive coordinator Kurt Roper from Duke. Florida's problems run much deeper than those of the 2012 Tigers, who simply threw in the towel once they realized their offense was useless. There's no Nick Marshall arriving from junior college to fix the quarterback problem, and the Gators' schedule is exponentially more difficult than what Auburn faced a year ago.
Florida isn't going to be where it wants to be at season's end. What Foley will have to determine is how far away the Gators are and if Muschamp is the right person to get them there. A 10-2 season or a 6-6 season makes things easy. But what about the middle ground, a place where most pundits will predict Florida to finish this fall?
The Gators' schedule is as tough as any in the country. There's no Miami (FL) in the non-conference this year, but Alabama replaces Arkansas in the SEC rotation. Five likely preseason top-15 teams are on the slate (Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina), plus tricky games with Missouri (home), Tennessee (away) and Vanderbilt (away).
Four wins seems fairly certain: home games with Idaho, Eastern Michigan, Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky. How Florida fares in the other eight games will be what determines Muschamp's fate.
No one is expecting Florida to win in Tuscaloosa or Tallahassee. Muschamp sports an 0-7 record as a player (at Georgia) and coach (at Florida) in Cocktail Parties, so I'll believe he beats Georgia when I see it. Getting at least a split with LSU and South Carolina is certainly plausible, given both are at home and Muschamp's defenses have won the head-to-head battle with Steve Spurrier's offenses in their three meetings.
That leaves the three swing games. The Commodores and Tigers figure to be down a notch from a year ago, while the Volunteers have had a mental block against Florida for a decade.
Florida hasn't lost to Vanderbilt in Nashville since 1988 and hasn't lost to Tennessee anywhere since 2004. Given three-score defeats to Vanderbilt and Missouri last year, 3-0 in that trifecta is no sure thing, but Muschamp may need them all to survive.
Throwing out Alabama and Florida State as sure losses, how many of the six "toss-up" games does Muschamp have to win? Three probably isn't enough.
Despite their recent success, you don't get patted on the back at Florida for beating Missouri and Vanderbilt. The Gators beating Tennessee is as much of a fall tradition as the Cubs not winning the World Series. Those three opponents are teams that, fair or not, Florida should beat simply by being Florida.
Georgia, LSU and South Carolina? Not so much. All should be playoff contenders. All are 3-1 against Florida in the post-Tebow era. A win over one of those teams will be something of which to stand up and take notice.
Derek Dooley needed a "signature" win at Tennessee in 2012 to keep his job. He didn't get one, lost all of the toss-up games and was unemployed by Thanksgiving. The bar at Florida is naturally higher than Tennessee given the resources and recent national titles, but I think one signature win is also probably enough for Muschamp to return in 2015.
That's assuming wins over Missouri, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. A loss to one of those three likely means Coach Boom needs two wins against the Bulldogs, Tigers and Gamecocks..
8-4 is still sub-par for Florida, but it marks a major improvement from 4-8. It also means that Florida took down at least one big boy. How that happens is secondary. It just has to happen. Period. 7-5 would only show that Florida is beating the teams it's supposed to beat. That's no longer enough after the disaster of 2013.
Once Spurrier built Florida into a dynasty, it became difficult for a coach to fail at Florida. Despite winning 11 games just two seasons ago, Muschamp is perilously close to failing.
Urban Meyer didn't exactly leave Muschamp a pair of aces, but only a handful of Meyer's recruits are still on the roster. This team is the responsibility of Muschamp and Muschamp alone.
The 2014 Gators don't have to be great, but there have to be signs of greatness, of which there were none a year ago. Even in THE SEC, even at FLORIDA, that should pull Foley's finger off of the trigger for at least another year.


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The 2016 Nissan Versa is a sporty subcompact sedan that's giving something you'd never expect: space. Though it's small on the outside, experts have praised the model for its roomy interior and generous cargo capacity. But how much can the Nissan Versa really hold?
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Room for Everyone
The 2016 Nissan Versa has up to 90.2 cubic feet of passenger space, a slight decrease from its predecessors. Regardless, its specially designed interior still manages to deliver enough room to fit five passengers comfortably. It features 41.8 inches of legroom for the front seats and 37 inches of legroom in the back seats.
On top of that, the Nissan Versa's lofty roof line allows even tall passengers to ride comfortably. In total, those in front seats will get about 40 inches of headroom, and those in the rear seats will get 36.6 inches of headroom.
No Cargo Crunch
The Nissan Versa is not a sizeable SUV, nor does it pretend to be. But if you need a spacious sedan for a quick weekend getaway in Philadelphia, Lansdale and Doylestown, or a shopping trip in town, then consider the 2016 Nissan Versa. It has up to 14.9 cubic feet of trunk space, an impressive capacity for a modern day sedan.
Essentially it's big enough to fit multiple small suitcases as well as a number of shopping bags. And if you need extra space, the sedan comes with a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. This gives you the flexibility both large cargo and passengers.
Plus, the trunk itself is designed for your convenience. There are no intrusions that decrease its capacity, and it has a wide opening to help you get in as much cargo as you need. Best of all, since the car is lower to the ground, you can load items into the truck without straining yourself.
Weight Capacity
In addition to many suitcases and five people, the 2016 Nissan Versa can also hold more than 1,000 pounds of passengers and cargo, far more than any typical trip would require.
The 2016 Versa Note
The Nissan Versa also features a hatchback model, the 2016 Nissan Versa Note. Designed for those looking just a bit more space than a sedan, this vehicle has an additional four cubic feet of passenger volume. However, it features the same leg- and headroom measurements.
In terms of cargo capacity, the 2016 Nissan Versa Note definitely has more to work with. Ideal for those who need space for bigger items, this hatchback has 18.8 cubic feet of cargo space. If you need more room, just lower the rear seats to open up to 38.3 cubic feet.
On top of that, the Versa Note includes the available Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor. It's located in the trunk and it provides an extra space to store valuable cargo.
The 2016 Versa Note can also carry more than 1,000 pounds.
How Many Suitcases can the Nissan Versa Really Hold?
Although the size and dimensions of the suitcases you take on a road trip from Philadelphia to the other side of the country may differ depending what you really need to pack, rest assured that the Nissan Versa can fit up to 14.9 cubic feet of suitcase space. Fold the rear seats down and that number is sure to double within reason.
No matter if you want to chauffer the entire family or you want to enjoy a nice weekend getaway, the 2016 Nissan Versa has all the space you need to carry much more in a compact sedan. The Versa is now available at Montgomeryville Nissan. So bring a few empty suitcases and see for yourself how much it can really hold.
And while you're here, be sure to talk to our expert staff about test driving the 2016 Nissan Versafor yourself.
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I hear it left and right here at Western States.
"You'll be a great doc."
"I know a doc who…"
"Try to get out there and meet as many docs as you can."
I'm not quite sure why, but that word just rubs me the wrong way. It makes me want to say,
Doc, doc… doc… GOOSE!
Why would I want to be a doc when I could be a doctor?
Something about doc just strikes me as unprofessional, as if it is less than a doctor. (And I seem to hear it said in the voice of Bugs Bunny.)
I must admit that a lot of nicknames seem to bug me, like using "Turkey Day" instead of Thanksgiving, or when I introduce myself as Nathan and people say, "Nice to meet you, Nate." And at school, in particular, I find myself cringing when we use abbreviations like SCM instead of Sternocleido Mastoid, "post" or "ant" instead of "posterior" and "anterior" (that one seems to be a Canadian thing). And especially "Rad Anat" instead of Radiographic Anatomy. (Although, I do like saying "Radio Anatomy." Maybe I just have something against consonants.)
I'm not even sure I plan to have my patients call me Doctor once I'm in practice. It's not that I don't think chiropractors deserve to be called Doctor. Sure, we're not medical doctors, but neither are dentists or university professors. I feel like Doctor has a connotation of authority which increases the interpersonal distance between you and your patient.
And for some reason, I feel that space is somehow… defiled by using the word, Doc.


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American Academy of Actuaries Issues Discipline Notice
WASHINGTON -- March 29, 2011 -- The American Academy of Actuaries announced that the following discipline action became effective on March 28, 2011:
Disciplinary Notice
The Disciplinary Committee of the American Academy of Actuaries (Academy), acting in accordance with the Academy's bylaws and on a recommendation from the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD), hereby reprimands Nicolas E. De Fiori for materially failing to comply with Precepts 1 and 10 of the Code of Professional Conduct.
Mr. De Fiori failed to file a required annual report for a client's employee benefit plan. After discovering the problem, he failed to notify the client or its successor actuary and address the issue until several months later. Mr. De Fiori's failure to file the annual report and the delay in taking appropriate steps to rectify the error reflect a lack of competence, do not fulfill the profession's responsibility to the public, and as such are a violation of Precept 1 of the Code of Professional Conduct.
In addition, Mr. De Fiori was unresponsive to repeated requests by a successor actuary hired by the client for documents relating to the annual report and other relevant information, and did not provide all such documentation until several months after it was first requested. Such conduct is a violation of Precept 10, which required him to perform actuarial services with courtesy and professional respect, and to cooperate with others in the principal's interest. Based on the foregoing violations of the Code of Conduct, Mr. De Fiori is hereby reprimanded.
For more information, please contact Andrew Simonelli, assistant director of communications for the American Academy of Actuaries, at 202.785.7872. For more information on the Academy, please visit: www.actuary.org.
The American Academy of Actuaries is a 17,000-member professional association whose mission is to serve the public on behalf of the U.S. actuarial profession. The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.
SOURCE: American Academy of Actuaries
Media contact: Andrew Simonelli, assistant director of communications for the American Academy of Actuaries, 202-785-7872, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Digital campaign will include four films and run across Facebook from April 25
Carphone Warehouse MVNO iD Mobile will unveil its first brand campaign this week with a documentary-style series of videos called "#DoYourOwnThing".
The first of these premiered today (April 25) on Facebook. This will be followed by a sequence of films launched across a number of VICE's digital channels titled "New Originals", set to air from April 29.The four films are entitled 'Urban Riders', 'Badlands', 'Heartbeat' and 'Nasir'.
The films feature community horse riding group Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, from Philadelphia in the USA. The campaign is launching ahead of the Carphone MVNO, which runs on Three's network, celebrating its first birthday in May.
Since launch, iD has built up a base of more than 250,000 connections.
iD head of marketing Mark Bowles said: "The iD brand was borne out of listening to consumers and understanding their frustrations and needs, thus creating a network that is as individual as the person. This sense of uniqueness is what we are looking to celebrate through our new platform of "#DOYOUROWNTHING".
"The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is an incredibly unique community with an amazing history. Through working with them and Poetic Pilgrimage in our new digital only campaign on Facebook, we are looking to champion people who define themselves through different ways. This is further enhanced through the series activated on the VICE network, telling the story of other unique individuals and how they do their own thing in life. "