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And I have bug in menu – http://tefsi.ru/?page_id=34 No scrolling. And I can not add more than 5 items
Have you installed the latest 2.0.1 update?
See my previous comment please. I can not understand how I can update theme.
Here are the instructions on how to update your theme: http://support.avathemes.com/knowledgebase/how-do-i-know-when-a-theme-update-has-been-released/
I update the theme with Envanto Toolikit. It's easily, but now I have a big problem – http://tefsi.ru/ I see only white webpage. :(((
I installed "WooCommerce" plugin and all is working! But now there is a problem with the page-proofs on different browsers. For example – is not part of the text displayed on the page "About Us" – http://tefsi.ru/?page_id=2
Your About page works perfectly now?
AVAThemes Development Team,
It appears the V2.0.1 update has not solved very many of the issues. We are still experiencing the following:
- The IE issue remains, no content is visible in IE 8 or 9, I haven't had the opportunity to look at IE 10 or 11 as of yet.
- Content is still being clipped at the bottom of the pages, it appears the "footer" overlay of the parchment paper is above the "content" layer.
- I have completely lost the ability to use the Revolution Slider on the homepage. All that shows up is the parchment with Homepage as an h1 tag.
Working with this template, regardless of how beautiful it is, has been extremely frustrating, first with the extended wait for V2.0, which we, the developers, were hoping would solve the above mentioned issues, and then the V2.0.1 not solving any of the issues either. The client is getting very impatient with the progress.
The template itself is beautiful, and perfect for this company, but with the bugginess, and basic features not working across all of the "supported" browsers, makes this a difficult situation to be in. I realize IE 8 and 9 are old browsers, but they are stated as being supported. If you would remove them from the supported list, and give the template the ability to notify the users their browser is unsupported and give them the option to upgrade, that would be an acceptable solution from my point of view.
I am in no way bashing or trying to demean the amount of effort your team has placed in releasing this theme, we, as the development community, need it fixed.
The site in question is: www.sourdoughandcompany.com
Best regards,
The Team at Design F/X
Thanks, we'll check this out ASAP and we'll publish an update within the next 24 – 48 hours.
v2.0.2 – January 21st, 2014
v2.0.2 – January 21st, 2014
- FIXED: IE8 & IE9 Compatibility Issues
- FIXED: Content Clipping On The Bottom Of Pages
- FIXED: Content Animations
v2.0.2 – January 21st, 2014
v2.0.2 – January 21st, 2014
- FIXED: IE8 & IE9 Compatibility Issues
- FIXED: Content Clipping On The Bottom Of Pages
- FIXED: Content Animations
Hello, I am thinking of purchasing this template, but I was wondering if you support Google Recipes…
Thank you
We haven't tested the theme with Google Recipes.
Hello and thanks for the update. Now it works on the ipad too… But I have problems with the menu. It shows only 5 items, but I need more Can you help me please?
Thanks in advance!
You can add more items, we've added a scroll for the menu sections and you can now add as many items as you want.
Thanks for the reply. I see it works now fine with a scroll bar, but only for 5 items per category. I have to add more items per category.
we'll fix that as well, no problems.
Great and thanks for the update. The Menu and the scroll bar works now fine on page 1 and 2, but I miss the scroll bar on page 3.
Hi, Can you tell me how to delete the carousel items on the home page. Since I choose to use the homepage template slideshow, I don't need to have also the carousel behind. Also, the testimonials part, doesn't appears on my homepage template slideshow. Thanks for you quick reply! Alexandra
Hi Alexandra,
in order to remove the carousel, go to Appearance > Theme Options > Homepage Carousel & Video and unselect "Use Carousel Slider – Homepage Template".
To include testimonials go to Appearance > Theme Options > General Settings, scroll down and select "Show testimonials feed on homepages".
Hi Ava, Thanks for your reply. It was useful. Unfortunately, now, the image of the traditional container (the h1.png) does not appeared anymore or really badly. How can I do to manage this? My website link is http://ibox-agency.com/ It's kind of urgent. I need to present the website to my client in 2 days! Thanks a lot for your reply ALexandra
Please check out all the options under General Settings to see if you've removed it accidentally.
Thanks for the update! I agree with Appaura at the expense of 5 items in menu. For me it is too little. Is it possible to increase it?
And Is it possible to add to the top menu – Foursquare and Instagram?
You can add as many items to your menu sections as you want. Also, we'll be adding more social options within the next day or two.
Hello, I have a question. How can I update the theme, without loosing my datas? Or, if I updating, I must do everything again? Thank you
All the data will stay the same, your posts, pages, theme options, it won't be erased.
I would buy the theme, however note that the bug remains on the menu. Any predictions to be made ??in the script to fix IE 11?
Looking forward, thanks.
We've fixed that bug in the 2.0.2 version. Have you updated the theme?
Hi. I have 3 problem.
1- Your event page template show only post date. I need show event date… 2- I need closed disqus and delete all pages but its not deleted. 3- I have UTF-8 problem. Turkish keywords is problem. Optionel problem; I need add music (.mp3) homepage…
My site: http://www.sutlukahve.com.tr Please reply . Thank you…
We'll check these issues and release an update within the next 48 hours.
AVAThemes Development Team,
Thank you for the v2.02 update. I haven't had the opportunity to check functionality on IE 8, 9, or 10 as of yet, but it seems to work correctly on IE 11. The cropping of data by the "parchment" footer issue seems to be resolved.
However, I am still having issues with the Revolution Slider not loading on the home page. I still am only getting the "parchment" header, content, and footer, with the page title appearing on the homepage. I've checked and the global #smof_data for the slider is being called, and the php syntax is correct for calling the slider. So I am at a loss as to why it's not functioning.
Please advise.
Best regards,
The Team at Design F/X
Just had an opportunity to check the site on a computer running IE 9, no joy, the content is still not populating.
The site in question is www.sourdoughandcompany.com
Best regards,
The Team at Design F/X
The new update will be available within the next 48 hours.
Hey! Is it possible to sort the menu categories? I have two category items (on the third page) which should be shown in another order (not alphabetic)... Thanks Volker
No, not at the moment, we'll see if we can add this feature in one of the next updates.
How can I remove the e-commerce part of the theme? it is crashing the website if I remove woocomerce
and how can I create multiple menus?
That's not possible at the moment.
hi, im having issues uploading the theme on wordpress!!! i have tried downloading the theme a bunch of times and still no luck with the uploading!??
any suggestions? thank you
Do you get any error when you try to upload it?
v2.0.3 – January 27st, 2014
v2.0.3 – January 27st, 2014
- FIXED: Events Page is now showing the event date, not post publishing date
- FIXED: Now you can add unlimited number of menu items on the Menu Page Template
- FIXED: The theme now works even if you disable the WooCommerce Plugin
- FIXED: Now you can add unlimited number of icons in the header
Hello, I have a problem with the animation home page, it show diferent in IE than firefox or chrome why?, also there is a big space below the menu links and food menu, please let me know how to reduce, also where i can get recipe-book page template, thanks
Hello, the theme is great and I'm happy to see that you are fixing all the bugs. However I just installed Ver 2.03 on WP 3.8.1 and the background images is not working (I can fix it myself, just wanted to let you guys know). Also when I tried installing on MAMP on my mac, the theme is not working through FF, Chrome or Safari. Thanks
To Jmuler, how did you fix the issue with background images?
With WP 3.8.1 the import fails…can you give me a hint? Best, Volker
We'll check this out asap.
Hey! Is there already a solution?
AVAThemes Team,
Thank you for the v2.0.3 update. We are still experiencing problems with IE compatibility, the Slider Revolution plugin, and it appears the "parchment footer" overlay issue has returned, and is masking the bottom of the content on all pages once again.
- Content is populating in IE 9, but the Google Maps iframe is not visible, and the user is given a warning that the content cannot be displayed.
- IE 8, 10, and 11 have not been tested yet
- Slider Revolution plugin is still not functional, still getting a blank parchment page with "Homepage" as an h1. There have been 10 updates to Slider Revolution since v4.02, which is packaged with this theme, they are currently at v4.2, is there a reason the plugin is not updating?
Please advise a timeframe in which we can have these items fixed.
Best regards,
The Team at Design F/X


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Hi, I've been looking at Silver Stripe's offerings and I must say that it just might fit my project's needs. I want to change my current site's framework into something a bit more user friendly.
The Red Realm is an art and music project that features underground artists. I'm looking to create profiles for each artist that will include their featured material.
I'm currently using Light N Easy CMS with SQlite database.
What I would like Silver Stripe to do is the following:
Have some sort of form so that any person that would like to have their material featured on the site can fill it out with their Artist/Musician/Band name, e-mail, and link to example material. (I'm guessing custom contact form, this I can do)
Have ready made templates for the different types of artists profiles (art, music, etc.)
Have the artist upload the content themselves (pictures or music) to their profile and only their profile :) (I have no idea how this could be done, some user permissions should be set to specify which directory is allowed to be uploaded to appear on their profile)
I suppose each artist profile could have twitter integration and links to other sites/profiles, and share this buttons but this is not important
How plausible is what I want to do? Preferably, the more automated the artists profile experience is, the better, but I don't mind hand coding it.
Ideas and suggestions are more than welcome.

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ASK A QUESTION How do you sing "Happy birthday" in Spanish?
how do natives in Mexico sang happy birthday? Or, what are the lyrics to the happy birthday song that is sung in Mexico?
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Hi Ron,
I hope you don't mind, but I made a few corrections to your title. It is nothing personal, I have been editing all night. With so many people used to texting, etc. I don't think everyone understands that because this is a language learning site, it is necessary to use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Anyway, I am sending you a link with both the lyrics and a video. I hope this helps! click here
- thanks again Nicole for being so helpful. this is the response that I was looking for. - ronljr1985 Jan 10, 2010 flag
I also found this other Mexican version. Your question made me curious, so I kept looking. click here
- I think las mañanitas is what they are looking for. YouTube has a cute really cute version of it. - 0074b507 Jan 10, 2010 flag
- That is what this link is, las mañanitas. I haven't seen the youtube version yet. - Nicole-B Jan 10, 2010 flag
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skJURa3JFEE - 0074b507 Jan 10, 2010 flag
You would be surprised at how often it's sung in English. I don't know all the Spanish words, but I think it starts with "Feliz cumpleaños a tí" (in Colombia). Most of the time when we hear it, it's not sung in Spanish.
Also at halloween time (here in Bogotá) the kids say "quiero paz, quiero amor, quiero dulce por favor."
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Mental Health Awareness: How Aware Are We?
June 4, 2014
May was Mental Health Awareness month. How aware of mental health issues are we in our own lives as well as in those we treat every day? As HIV care providers, how often do we hear "I am so down," "I haven't had fun in so long," or "I'm so stressed." Often in our patient's lives everything becomes a problem, so do we truly recognize the stress they may be experiencing? With clinic visits becoming shorter and patient volume growing larger, checking in on a person's mood often falls by the wayside.
Studies vary on the prevalence (0 – 80%) but most agree the incidence of depression in the HIV-infected population is similar to other chronic illnesses. If this is correct, 25-30% of our patients meet the criteria for Major Depression. Many more transiently feel "down" and could benefit from intervention of some sort, which may vary from some type of interpersonal therapy to psychopharmacologic intervention. Screening tools become an important part of the patient visit to identify those who need further interventions. Many tools are available and should be chosen based on ease of administration, and time for completion. A short list includes Beck Depression Inventory -II (BDI-II), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). In states with Medicaid expansion and more aggressive Affordable Care Act rollout, the ability to intervene has increased. For states without Medicaid expansion and fewer resources, mental health services remain status quo. Therefore, in states without Medicaid expansion, it behooves the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to learn about and use these resources. Waiting for the initial psychiatric or therapy appointment to intervene is a waste of valuable therapeutic time. Utilizing self-report screening tools allows providers to determine who needs further attention. Referring case managers familiar with mental health issues then provides another level of support. They can further assess the individual during the visit, and make treatment recommendations for the provider to intervene.
In these situations, it is important to for the PCP to understand how to use a few antidepressants/anti-anxiety medications. There are many relatively safe medications that have few interactions with antiretrovirals. It is also important to know where the HIV-infected individual can be referred locally for therapy, as not all interventions need to be pharmacologic. Starting medications may be sufficient without need for psychiatric referrals. Following up with tools that assess progress on each visit or a phone call can help determine more intensive intervention (psychiatric referral). For example, both the Beck Depression Inventory –II, and the Patient Health Questionnaire have been validated for interval use demonstrating progress of treatment.
Treatment of mental health issues (specifically depression) is important for effective treatment of HIV. With few treatment options, Primary Care Providers need to take more of a lead with treatment to assure positive patient outcomes.
Michael Noss is no longer with the AETC community.
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U.S. stocks declined in Wednesday morning trading following a modest recovery the day before.
KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average was down 39 points, or 0.3 percent, to 15,405 at 9:51 a.m. Eastern time. The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped eight points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,747. The Nasdaq composite fell 27 points, or 0.7 percent, to 4,003.
JOB GROWTH: A private survey on Wednesday showed that U.S. businesses added jobs at a steady but modest pace in January, a sign that hiring has rebounded after a disappointing figure in December. Payroll processor ADP said companies added 175,000 jobs last month. That's down from 227,000 in December, which was revised lower. But it was much better than the government's official figure of just 74,000 new jobs in December. The ADP numbers cover only private businesses and often diverge from the government's more comprehensive report.
EUROPE SLUGGISH: European stocks shifted between slight gains and losses after data showed disappointing retail sales across the 18-country eurozone in the crucial shopping month of December. Britain's FTSE 100 and the CAC-40 in France edged up 0.5 percent. Germany's DAX rose 0.4 percent.
ASIA MARKETS CLOSE: Markets in Mainland China remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday until Friday. But the region's second-biggest market, Hong Kong, stayed lower. The Hang Seng slipped 0.6 percent and stocks in Taiwan also fell. Japan's market recovered slightly as the Nikkei 225 rose 1.2 percent. It remains down 13 percent for the year. Elsewhere in Asia, stock indexes rose in New Zealand, Indonesia, India, the Philippines and Thailand. They fell in Australia.
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Time Warner said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter net income dropped 12 percent, as investments in programing and other costs offset revenue growth. Still, the media and entertainment company's adjusted profit beat Wall Street predictions. Its shares were down $1.25, or 2 percent to $61.16. The stock is down 12 percent this year.
BIG DECLINERS: Freight transportation company C.H. Robinson Worldwide led the S&P 500's decliners, falling 5.47, or 9.3 percent to $53.17. Health care information services provider Cerner also fell sharply, shedding $4.11, or 4.2 percent, to $92.90.
MONEY HANDLERS: Several financial services companies were posting gains early Wednesday. Genworth Financial was up 45 cents, or 3.1 percent, to $14.96 after reporting first-quarter earnings. Ameriprise Financial rose $2.01, or 1.9 percent, to $105.40. The Hartford Financial Services Group gained 16 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $32.97.
TREASURIES: The yield on the 10-year Treasury note edged up to 2.64 percent from 2.63 percent on Tuesday. The yield, which affects rates on mortgages and other consumer loans, has dropped from 3 percent at the start of the year as investors have bought bonds amid concern that U.S. growth is slowing.


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Enterprise: Prisoner count could affect Little's district
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise has been looking at Census figures the last couple of days, trying to sort out how those numbers could affect redistricting.
They note that the new rules involving how inmates are counted could reshape Sen. Betty Little's district. Without the roughly 11,000 state prisoners in her senate district, the population drops to just 294,929.
The ideal number is 312,550. This from Nate Brown's report:
Betty Little's state Senate district and, to a lesser degree, Janet Duprey's Assembly district are going to be on the small side now that prisoners aren't being counted anymore. Little's six-county 45th Senate District might have to grow…
The method for counting prison inmates has been controversial for years. Most Democrats think they should be tallied in the downstate districts where most prisoners come from.
Republicans have argued that inmates should be counted where they reside, even if they can't vote and only use public services provided by the Department of Correctional Services.


text: ARGHHH !!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cry.gif Just been informed by the dealer that my 2.0TDi Sport has slipped from 1st wk June to "sometime in August", due to unexpected demand on DSG versions...Cant see how, you can order a DSG Golf/Touran/Seat/Skoda/rickshaw and get delivery far, far quicker than the 20 weeks this will equate to on my order..... Most are saying the dealer's reason is paffle, that the REAL reason is due to the way Audi builds in batches. Anyone got any views??


text: Compound Probabilityby Jaben Parnell Definition of Probability of Compound Events A compound event is one in which there is more than one possible outcome. Determining the probability of a compound event involves finding the sum of the probabilities of the individual events and, if necessary, removing any overlapping probabilities. Some Example ProblemsWhat is the probability of rolling two dice and getting a 4 on each six sided di? What is the Probability of of spinning a spinner with equal sections numbered 1-4 and getting the number 4 side and rolling a 2 on a 6 sided dice?


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text: Junior Tour of Ireland an example of sport tourism potential of Clare, says sponsors Shannon Airport 16 July 2014 Co. Clare and the wider region has a huge opportunity to grow its share of the lucrative sport tourism sector, Shannon Airport Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Murphy said today. Speaking after presenting winner of the Shannon Airport sponsored Stage 2 of the Junior Tour of Ireland Eddie Dunbar, from Banteer in Cork, with his Yellow Jersey, Murphy said that the Junior Tour of Ireland is an excellent example of the type of event that counties like Clare can attract. Dunbar picked up the Yellow Jersey after finishing 2mins and 37 secs ahead of the peloton following his early break, just 10k into the 118km stage from Ennis to Lahinch, Ballyvaughan and Corofin before finishing back in the county town shortly after 3 p.m. Dunbar made his mark as one of Ireland's up and coming cyclists at the same stage in last year's event, also held in Clare, and said following today's stage finish that the Banner County is proving a happy hunting ground for him. "The second stage this year was not as long as last year and the wind was going to be the main factor but I knew the course from last year and used the wind to my advantage. I went for it after 10km and the gap just kept going out so I'm delighted." The race draws competitors from across the globe and past participants include some of the best known names in world cycling, including 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, UK cyclist and winner of 25 stages of the famous Tour Mark Cavedish and Irish pro Nicolas Roche, currently riding in the Tour de France and backer of the Nicolas Roche Performance Team in this year's Junior Tour of Ireland, which Roche himself won in 2002. Speaking at the finishing line for Stage 2 the Shannon Airport Chief Commercial Officer said, "We are delighted to support an event that brings such large numbers to Clare and generates a lot of attention for this part of the country. Many of the cyclists from abroad arrived in through Shannon so we, too, had an important supporting role to play in the event and it shows again just what having an airport in the region can do for sport tourism. "In May of this year we heard at the W2 Consulting organised European Sports Tourism Summit, which Shannon Airport was the lead sponsor on, that the industry today is worth as much as €300m per annum to Ireland and can be doubled over the next five years. We recognise at Shannon Airport the opportunity this sector presents and will continue to do whatever we can to help promote it. "The Junior Tour of Ireland can be held up as a really good example of what sport tourism can do. It brings large numbers of competitors, teams and their supporters to the county and that results in a significant local investment. That's what sport tourism is all about and it's a real opportunity for Ireland and, in particular, our catchment area with such great scenery and infrastructure for hosting events like this." This year's event, which is the 38th year of the Tour, started last evening with a prologue from Ennis, and runs through to Sunday. Over 80 riders, including some of the best junior cyclists in the world and teams from the US, UK and across Ireland plus support crews and supporters are in Clare this week for what is the world's longest junior (U18) stage event at over 500km. The Tour was for eight years based in the West of Ireland, and prior to that in Dublin and Waterford, but comes to Clare in 2014 for the second year running following the success of last year's inaugural event in the Banner County. Back to Press Releases


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Fugitive Finder: Man wanted for unlawful possession of a firearm (Captured)
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:05:40 GMT —
UPDATE: APD located Makkhavane in the 1700 block of Walker through information received from a tip. He was arrested under the original warrant of unlawful possession of a firearm and he was transported and booked into the Potter County Correctional Center.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find this week's Fugitive of the week: Rathsaana Bobby Makkhavane.
Makkhavane has a Potter County warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Contact Amarillo Crime Stoppers if you have any information about Makkhavane. You can submit a tip online at amapolice.org or by phone at (806)374-4400.
If your tip leads to an arrest you could get a reward up to $300.


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When a select the radio button the error message isn't disappearing.
function validate_accounttype(){
if (entrepreneur.checked !== "checked" && investor.checked !== "checked"){
show_error(accounttype_msg, 'Account type is required.');
return true;
Do I have the wrong syntax?
There are a couple of problems: entrepreneur.checked !== "checked" should beentrepreneur.checked == false; or, alternatively, entrepreneur.checked != true;
Also, I wouldn't use !== as it means "not exactly equivalent in all respects", which means it will fail if you are comparing a string with a boolean, even though they may look alike.
Thank you... that fixed it.


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Master Doctor Search:
Donald Trump has 'mental illness', psychiatrists claim
4 monthes ago - By Daily Mail
A group of psychiatrists at a conference at Yale University claimed President Donald Trump is 'mentally ill' and dangerous. But not everybody agrees that this is a fair 'diagnosis'.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Tuesday talked about compliance with new food regulations at the Annual Meeting of the influential National...
PTSD increases your risk of lupus
Women who have PTSD are almost three times as likely to develop lupus, according to a new Harvard study. Mental healthcare could help reduce risk for autoimmune diseases.
World is running out of antibiotics, health leaders warn
The World Health Organisation said that 'antimicrobial resistance is a global health emergency' after health leaders warned that we are running out of antibiotics.
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TDM: helpful hints for easy dosage adjustments Proceedings)
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) provides insight on the internal exposure of drug available to reach the site of action. Since therapeutic success for most drugs depends on achieving plasma concentrations (Cp) known to be safe and efficacious, TDM helps minimize the time that elapses before corrective measures can be implemented. Knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic (PK) principles can be applied to the interpretation of clinical drug concentration measurements of the individual patient. Drug disposition may be altered by physiological, pathological and/or pharmacological factors. Being able to assess the effect of disease states on PK parameters through TDM is particularly important in properly adjusting dosages for the unhealthy patient.
Therapeutic drug monitoring is also helpful in cases when drug interactions are suspected or when cost justifies confirmation of effective Cp to minimize dose and duration of therapy with an expensive drug.
For drugs for which TDM is available, a therapeutic range of Cp is clinically established in human patients in order to achieve the desired effect while avoiding toxicity. These therapeutic ranges are generally "borrowed" for the interpretation of Cp measurements in veterinary patients. It is important to keep in mind however that most of these therapeutic ranges have not yet been confirmed in cats and dogs, and that dosage regimens should be tailored to the individual patient.Objectives
1. Provide the technician with a list of situations and drugs for which TDM is recommended and available.
2. Provide the technician with a basic understanding of how some physiological, pathological and pharmacological factors may affect drug disposition and how TDM can be helpful.
3. Provide the technician with simple pharmacokinetic tools to help make individualized dosage adjustments for patients, according to TDM results.
4. Provide the technician with simple tools to help make pro-active changes in the dosage regimen for drugs with long half-lives, according to TDM results.
Important factors required for TDM
1. Patient response must correlate with Cp of drug.
2. An effective therapeutic range must be identified for the drug, in the species and the disease for which it is intended to treat, keeping in mind that in general therapeutic ranges established for cats and dogs are extrapolated from human studies and have not been confirmed in these species.
3. Analytical methods must be available to rapidly and accurately detect the Cp in the blood of the particular species being tested.
4. Finally, TDM must be available at a reasonable cost.
Situations for which TDM is useful
1. To identify owner non compliance as a cause of therapeutic failure or toxicity.
2. When an expected therapeutic effect has not been observed.
3. When a high Cp is suspected to be the cause of drug toxicity.
4. To establish therapeutic Cp when dose response is difficult to detect.
5. When a trial and error adjustment in dose is considered unacceptable in cases of life-threatening diseases.
6. When chronic administration is anticipated to establish baseline Cp and monitor PK changes overtime.
Drugs for which TDM is available
1. Anticonvulsants (PB, primidone, KBr, selected benzodiazepines, zonisamide)
2. Aminoglycosides (gentamicin, amikacin)
3. Cardiac drugs (digoxin, procainamide, lidocaine, quinidine)
4. Respiratory drug (theophylline)
5. Immunomodulating drug (cyclosporine)
6. Endocrine drug (levothyroxine)


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change for Europe's workforce?
Mobility of the workforce is strongly encouraged within
the EU, yet various obstacles still stand in the way. Cultural,
linguistic and social changes are needed for real mobility says
Maria Helena André, Confederal Secretary of the European
Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).
The barriers to mobility for EU employees must be
removed, but this is proving to be a slow process – figures
show that in 2000, only 16.4% of them had changed employer within
the last year, compared to 30% in the USA.
"The main problem concerning mobility is recognition
of qualifications, followed by social protection and fiscal issues,"
says Maria Helena André. So better co-operation is needed
at EU level to make qualifications more transparent and transferable,
and to recognise the increasingly important skills acquired outside
formal learning.
"At European level we are finally launching
a new phase of work in this area," says André, referring
to a Danish EU Presidency initiative in consultation with the 'social
partners': unions and employers.
Greater visibility and information on job opportunities
are also crucial, she argues. The trade unions are active partners
in the Eures network, designed to match the workforce in sectors
ranging from IT to catering, with vacancies across the European
Economic Area. The ETUC also backs the Commission's proposal
for a one-stop shop for mobility information.
Towards enlargement
"Enlargement will bring benefits for everybody,"
insists André. The ETUC has already started its own enlargement
process, opening its doors to affiliates in 34 European countries.
However, there are concerns that during transitional periods skilled
workers could be 'drained' from Eastern and Central
European countries. "The future Member States will need a
big investment in research and development to retain their highly
qualified workers, but there is enormous potential for innovation."
Training the workforce is a priority. In March, the
European social partners reached a significant agreement on vocational
training and lifelong learning. Innovative approaches might cover
training leave or flexible working time, leading eventually to every
employee following an individual career development plan.
Keeping top researchers in Europe means creating
the right environment for them, and this includes funding, living
conditions, and networking opportunities. "In the EU we are
lagging behind, not because we are less innovative, but because
we take longer to recognise innovation and then transfer it to the
workplace," explains André.
"Our European model is one of high skills,
high wages and high social protection, based on full employment
in a competitive and fair economy. That's the Lisbon agenda
which the trade unions share. We agree on the objectives and are
currently negotiating agreements on the instruments and the policies."
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Asperger's syndrome will join other disorders with the label "autism spectrum disorder" under revisions to the American Psychiatric Association psychiatrists' diagnostic guide.
The changes are to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — considered the "bible" of psychiatry, according to CNN, because it contains the criteria mental health professionals use to diagnose their patients.
Under the changes, the term "Asperger's" — used to define certain disorders in children — will fall under the autism spectrum, WHEC.com reported.
The term gender identity disorder, meantime, is to be eliminated under the changes, replaced with gender dysphoria, which means emotional distress over one's gender.
Activists believe the condition isn't a disorder and say calling it one is stigmatizing, equating the change with the removal decades ago of "homosexuality" as a mental illness.
The approval of the changes came during a meeting of the American Psychiatric Association board of trustees in Arlington, Virginia, CNN reported.
However, the revision has been a long time coming, according to Health.com, including input from more than 1,500 medical experts in 39 countries gathered over a decade.
While the fourth edition of the manual — or DSM-4 — has been in use since 1994, the new DSM-5 will be available in 2013, according to the publisher, American Psychiatric Association (APA).
Health.com quoted APA president Dr. Dilip Jeste as saying:
"We have produced a manual that best represents the current science and will be useful to clinicians and the patients they serve."
WHEC.com cited some families are worried they could lose essential services.
Pittsford resident Jenna Moran worried that with her 12-year-old son Jackson might lose his diagnosis completely.
"I worry for so many families. I worry about what will be the full outcome. Will children that can be helped, be left out of services and treatment and support. Support that they so desperately need."
Dr. Bryan Bruno, acting chair of psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, agreed that the changes to the DSM "will have some impact ... not only to insurance coverage but to what we consider psychopathology.'


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GE Capital Markets served as sole bookrunner and lead arranger. Based in Kennett Square, PA, Genesis is one of the largest post-acute care providers in the country.
The proceeds of the transaction were used to complete Genesis previously announced combination with Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. The unified company has more than 500 skilled nursing and assisted/senior living communities in 34 states. It also expanded Genesis' rehabilitation therapy business, Genesis Rehab Services, to more than 1,800 service locations in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Weve had a long-term relationship with GE Capital so it was natural for us to turn to them at such a critical time, said Tom DiVittorio, senior vice president and CFO of Genesis. Their understanding of our business and the healthcare industry overall enabled us to further expand the services we provide to patients and residents nationwide.
We are glad to assist Genesis with its combination with Skilled, said Al Aria, senior managing director of GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services corporate finance team. In the midst of todays shifting healthcare landscape, we believe our in-depth knowledge of market dynamics, our ability to underwrite large deals and our willingness to provide flexible structures will continue to be important to this industry. We look forward to continuing to work with Genesis and to many more years of creating mutual value.
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. (genesishcc.com) is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation's largest post-acute care providers with more than 500 skilled nursing centers and assisted/senior living communities in 34 states nationwide. Genesis subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to more than 1,800 healthcare providers in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
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GE Capitals Healthcare Financial Services (HFS) business is one of the most active capital providers in the U.S. healthcare market, providing more than $10.5 billion in financing across more than 240 transactions in 2014. For the fifth consecutive year, HFS was the No. 1 lead arranger for all financings under $500 million in U.S. healthcare leveraged finance (based on volume and number of transactions completed), according to Thompson Reuters.
Customers across 45 healthcare sectors including senior housing, hospitals, medical offices, outpatient services, pharmaceuticals and medical devices rely on HFS to finance acquisitions, refinance existing debt, support working capital needs and fund growth initiatives. With in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, the HFS team of professionals creates financial solutions tailored to meet the individual needs of its customers.
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FESTIVAL-goers are preparing to get on the wagon at Sussex's first alcohol-free festival.
Organiser Huw Wyn hopes revellers at Into The Wild festival in Cowden, near East Grinstead, this month will get into the festival spirit without downing the hard stuff.
Juice bars, a raw food cafe and 12-step healing area will replace the usual bars and stalls as the organisers hope their punters will be shaken, not slurred.
Mr Wyn was inspired by a recovering alcoholic ex-biker who asked if it was possible to create a drink and drug-free festival.
He said: "I was really interested when Steve approached me, as I had a history of alcohol abuse in my family.
"My dad killed himself when I was six due to alcohol and I was around a lot of adults who drank regularly. I had struggled with drink myself from time to time and, in truth, had wanted to give it a rest.
"I have two young daughters, both soon to become teenagers and didn't want them to get caught in the cycle of self-abuse that can happen at that age, especially with alcohol, and drugs such as ketamine and skunk.
"I wanted to create something cool which they could come to and really enjoy, without the need to get smashed."
As an experiment he took them to Glastonbury festival this year, put the alcohol to one side and drank smoothies and ate healthy foods with his family instead.
He said: "To be honest, I've often felt ragged by Monday with an enormous hangover and a death wish after trailing through the post-apocalypse of rubbish and armageddon on the way home.
"This year the kids had the best time ever seeing their favourite bands and enjoying the wonder of it all. I realised that they don't need to get out of it to have a great time, so why do we as adults?"
The festival, from August 22 to 25, will also feature a wood-fired sauna, tantric dance classes and foraging workshops.
Mr Wyn said: "We love the idea of creating a whole new event where everyone can come together and celebrate – but without the need to get out of it."
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Since the era of Adam Smith economists have been asking, "What creates wealth?" One key answer is specialization and trade. On a timeline of human history, the recent rise in standards of living resembles a hockey stick — flatlining for all of human history and then skyrocketing in just the last few centuries.
As economist Don Boudreaux explains, without specialization and trade, our ancient ancestors only consumed what they could make themselves. How can specialization and trade help explain the astonishing growth of productivity and output in such a short amount of time—after millennia of famine, low life expectancy, and incurable disease?
The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy
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We at 00laboratories also made some plans for Raspberry Pi B!
Most of these ideas are based on a wireless power source, for example a $3.97
USB DC-DC Converter 3V to 5V 1A
Sounds good when only utilizing 2 AA batteries.
[warning] No battery solution is yet perfect and can harm your RPi!
Wifi hunt
Perhaps using a device as simple as this, it would be possible to connect a WiFi dongle to RPi, then we make it scan for unprotected WiFi networks in your jacket, the moment however it detects one it will BEEP! Using a simple speaker, the rest of the network information can be logged to a text file on the SD card, now driving your bike is exciting again!
Camcorder troubles
Aww there you are, interviewing the Raspberry Pi crew using your trusty camcorder but you run out of storage space! Lucky for you there is RPi! You quickly connect your camcorder to it using USB, and dump the video to a USB drive, you wait until the USB indicator LED is idle, and you can continue recording!
Screen problems
You are in the middle of nowhere and want to hack the ATM machine at the bank ( that's what this project is all about right? Teaching children to hack ATM machines and giving them cheap hardware for it ), but you don't have a screen!
No worries, you can use a USB numpad to solve your problems! When the system is idle, the scroll lock LED will be on, then you can type in numeric combinations, or pretend it's a phone keyboard where pressing 1 twice means 'b' to start specific procedures, on user error, the scroll lock LED will flash, while the procedure is running, Num Lock will be on, on Application error, Num Lock will flash until the user presses enter again! Now you can be extra secret!
Money issues
There you are wanting a web-server, but your parents don't want the PC on all night because that's way to expensive "and serves no purpose", well don't listen! Using RPi you could build a take-over web-server, it can be a primitive mirror of the actual server you have running in daytime, hide it under your pillow while you sleep, no one will know you have an Apache Web-server running! ( it would be possible to have an external hard-drive connected (or shared between computers) for lots of storage space )
And a thank-you to the Raspberry Pi team, I cannot wait to have one myself, I will take good care of it and share lots of software for it.
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The DS-2 Turbo Distortion features twin modes for an expanded range of distortion--taking users from blues-rock rhythms to searing leads at the press of a pedal or twist of a knob.
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In case you need to know what version of SQL Server you are currently using, you can use the queries below.
Starting at SQL Server 2000, you can use the following query.
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The above query is applicable for SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008. For SQL Server 7 and SQL Server 6.5 series. The code below should be used.
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The number of new condominiums put up for sale in the greater Tokyo area surged 77.3 percent in September from a year earlier to 5,968 units, a research institute said Wednesday.
Of the new condos in Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures, 83.5 percent found buyers, up 14.2 percentage points from a year earlier and topping 80 percent for the fourth straight month, according to the Real Estate Economic Institute. The average unit price rose 22.4 percent to ¥50.43 million.
The institute said it expects the market will slow in October, with supply staying around 3,500 units.
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Nancy O'Dell and her husband Keith Zubchevich took their 3-year-old daughter Ashby to the Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in West Hollywood, Calif. on Saturday (October 30).
Ashby, dressed as a princess, posed for mom while sitting on a wooden horse.
O'Dell, who is a stepmother to her husband's children, Tyler, 14, and Carson, 10, once glowed about Ashby to Celebrity Baby Scoop.
"She amazes me every day with what she says and does. I can't believe how quickly they learn and pick up on things. Right now, she is really into two things: Sports and boys! She loves playing sports and she's really athletic, which I love, because I played all kinds of sports growing up. She's my little tomboy, like I was growing up."


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March 4, 2010: The National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour was recognized by the Fresno, CA City Council for its participation in this year's Walmart Foundation grant, which also supports United Way Worldwide and One Economy's MyFreeTaxes.com. Attorney, policy advocate and NDI Get REAL expert Steven Mendelsohn was on hand to represent the Real Economic Impact Tour.
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We reached Khatu at 7 in the evening. This was the place which drove me crazy beacuse of the vibrant atmosphere and bustling bazar near the Khatu dharamsala or guest house near the temple. The choori shops, the chappals, the gudda guddi dolls, the showpiece of Rajasthani folk, the food, the yummy Puchka, the different spices and pachaks, the wide range of papad and eatables, everything was very pleasing and absorbing. I spent almost 3 hours in the bazzars and then I went to the temple along with my family. We attended the morning aarti at 7:00 AM in the morning. The temple is of SHYAM BABA, who is another form of krishna ji, the god. All the three temples, Jhunjunu, Khatu and Salasar are the holy places for Marwaris and the person who goes to one will cover all the three temples. Though it was a trip meant for visiting temples which normally people don't prefer going for, specially kids, I wish we could at least go there once in two years, if not one as for me it's a revival of my childhood, my native place, my homeland and my culture.
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I've had asymmetric breasts ever since I started developing them, possibly because of an injury around when I started to develop. My left side is good. Its closer to a C cup. My right side is awful. Its closer to an A. I don't know my bust size. I wear a B cup, but it still has fitting issues. When I look at them it looks like my right side is stunted and just gave up. I've been losing weight & exercising to try and even them out, but something just doesn't look right. What options do I have?
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Breast Asymmetry
It would be helpful to post a picture. Asymmetric breasts are more common than you think as the only breasts that women show off are the symmetric ones. Your problem is common. Most volume asymmetries can be made better with asymmetric implants and in some cases getting a lift as well to correct nipple asymmetry. You are correcting in losing weight first but that will most likely not correct your developmental asymmetry but it will make your surgery more predictable.
Treatment of breast asymmetry
Hi Moonchild, Breast asymmetry is actually pretty common. I see patients with this problem every week. It's one of those conditions that gets very little attention by the media so a lot of patients think they are the "only one" with this problem. Believe me - you have a lot of company.
Treatment of asymmetry depends on the patients anatomy and wishes. I have used breast reduction, breast lift, breast implants, fat injections and even liposuction to treat asymmetry. Every case is unique.
If you have quit developing and once you have reached a stable weight, it would be very reasonable for you to seek treatment. I have seen young women (and a few middle-aged ones) blossom after treatment of breast asymmetry.
You do need to realize that pregnancy and breast feeding can change the size and shape of breasts and if childbearing is in your future, you should plan on having more than one asymmetry procedure.
Learn more: http://www.sowdermd.com/blog/happy-tears-in-the-exam-room/
Asymmetric breasts easily fixed by breast surgery.
Asymmetric breasts can be corrected by the proper use of differential breast implants and possibly breast reshaping surgery i.e. mastopexy.
Learn more: http://www.zubowicz.com/subpag,13-atlanta-breast-augmentation.htm
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Asymetrical breasts
Thanks for your question. Without a physical exam, it is impossible to know what are the different or appropriate options. They could include a breast lift, reduction, lift/augmentation, or augmentation alone. A consultation with your plastic surgeon will be very helpful! Best of luck.
Learn more: http://www.christopherdavidsonmd.com/boston-breast-augmentation.html
Solution to improve asymmetric breasts
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Asymmetries are common
Asymmetries are quite common. Board certified plastic surgeons manage asymmetries every day in implant cases. But its impossible for me to make any recommendations without a physical exam. Please see a board certified PS to learn more about your options. Best wishes,
Dr. Basu
Breast asymmetry
Learn more: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/surgical-procedures/breast.php
Photos would be helpful
It is difficult to give recommendations without photos. Clearly, there is something that can be done, but without more information, it is speculation. Post some photos and you will get a better answer.
Breast Asymmetry and Solutions?
At some point, you may benefit from in-person consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns, goals, and treatment options. These options may include operations such as breast lifting, breast reduction, breast augmentation etc. Much of course will depend on your physical examination and specific goals. Best to seek consultation when you have achieved physical maturity and are at a long-term stable weight.
When it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon I generally advise that patients start with the American Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.
You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different "specialties" who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
You may also find the attached link, dedicated to breast asymmetry issues, helpful to you.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_breast-asymmetry.htm
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No demand for new SB county charter
New San Bernardino County Charter? Why and to whose benefit? The county has proven itself as the most corrupt county in the United States. County politicians and self-serving administrators are now licking their chops to design a new county charter that will allow them to do anything they want with your tax dollars.
The county charter is the framework which both authorizes and limits what the government can do. Here in America, the citizens get to decide what rules they are governed by and not the government. This basic truth is being completely ignored by those who want to change the rules for their own benefit and not yours.
The politicians and the county administration elite sit at the board meetings sporting their well-shined halos believing that you are stupid, uninformed and ignorant of the fact that it is only they and not you, our citizens, who are rallying this cry for a new charter.
This corrupt bandwagon orchestrated by the county CEO is tempting; he is leading the supervisors into this folly for the insatiable appetite of his ego and fixation on power over you as his subjects. Let us stop this absurdity before it goes any further.
— Ken Hunter, Redlands
Reducing the stigma of mental illness
Re: "Residents weigh in on community strategies" (Oct. 11).
Despite centuries of research and learning, mental illness today is still perceived as a stigma or a sign of disgrace or discredit, setting the person with the disorder distant from their community, which research has identified as one of their biggest resources. Studies have found that many parents and spouses have attempted to conceal a mental illness within their family from other members of their extended family prior to their first hospital admission.
Secrecy is an obstacle to the treatment of mental illness and to reversing society's preconceived opinion on mental illness. People with mental health illnesses, which turn to isolation from their community, are segregating themselves from social resources when they are mobilized. This would be otherwise unheard if they suffered from physical illness.
The community of Rancho Cucamonga collaboratively focuses on reducing the stigma of mental illness as one of their community priorities, which is one of the key interventions in reducing the stereotypes associated with mental illness. The cornerstone in this process is educating our communities. I hope to see more communities mirroring these interventions in the near future. Several of these interventions over time in our communities will create the change in our county in erasing the negative stigma associated with mental health illness.
— Brian Wilson, Twentynine Palms
GOP friction gives way to healthy discussion
The question is should we adhere to the Constitution that our elected leaders take a pledge to protect. The idea of limited government was exceeded long ago.
Don't get caught up into the discussion of labels such as conservative or moderate. The definitions of both those terms are constantly changing. To most Constitutionalists the term moderate is a code word for liberal.
The current GOP friction between the Gov. Chris Christie faction vs. the Rand Paul faction is a healthy discussion that hopefully will help the common man leading to a more productive use of our freedoms in our economy leading to full and better employment for our citizens.
After all, the best social program our government can help with is permitting our economy to grow providing good jobs, which is the best social system that can be provided.
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Central Permit Facility
This facility functions as a "one-stop shop" for those needing permits. The building includes sustainable features, including an 8,000 square foot green roof that absorbs precipitation.
Public Defender's Office Remodel
The new facility allows the Public Defender's Office to expand as staffing needs increase. The facility now includes energy efficient lighting, an ADA approved elevator, new plumbing systems and more.
Adult Probation and Psychological Services Relocation
The project relocated the County Probation Offices to a remodeled building. The County conserved resources by reusing more than 75% of the floor structure, roof structure and exterior walls.
Waukegan Campus Parking Lot
Two new surface parking lots that created 157 parking stalls were constructed on a County owned parcel of land to address the shortages demonstrated by various users of the Lake County Courthouse.
Administrative Tower Rehabilitation (Floors 2-5)
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Administrative Tower Rehabilitation (Floors 6-9)
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner Reviews
Saved my faceI had been breaking out on my chin but after a few uses of the tea tree oil wash I've cleared up. It works wonders. I had tried all kinds of washes and creams for the breakouts and this is the only thing that worked. If you go into the body shop ask them to give you a skin consultation and they'll tell you what will work for your skin. — 9 years, 5 months agoTBjunkie | 692 reviews
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Great toner!I decided to try this toner because I have heard that tea tree oil is great for clearing up acne. The product also claimed to dry up some oil on the skin, and this was a draw for me as well. Unfortunately it did not make my skin any less oily, but I think it does help with my acne a tiny bit. I really love how this product makes my skin feel super clean. I definitely recommend it! — 4 years, 10 months agoChris213 | 16 reviews
One of the best I've used!!It's clarifying, soothing, balancing, and refreshing, whether there's a breakout or not. — 3 years, 1 month agoSunnybunny | 17 reviews
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an okay product.I've tried the old and the new version of this toner. I really like the old version and finished 1 big bottle and 2 travel size bottles and of course they reformulated the ingredients, they add super fine baking soda in to the mix. you have to shake the bottle before you put it on the cotton pad,the SA told me that it'll help control oil. so I gave it a shot and honestly it didn't make any differe...read morence on how long my face stays oil free during the day. I was using this toner day & night and then out of randomness I started to think that because I have very large pores and clogged prone if I use this at night the powder that's in the mix will sit on my skin and blocked my pores. I like using baking soda as scrubs but I know that I washed it away but with this toner I let it sit on my skin. At the end I was forcing myself to finish it by not shaking the bottle and only pour out the green liquid. From all the tea tree line of products this is the one I will not repurchase. why do they have to mess with the formulation?? smh — 3 years, 11 months agoichigocutie | 61 reviews
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an ok linei tried some products from the tea tree line at The Body Shop and and they were ok. Didn't do too much for my oily, acne prone skin. I still had breakouts and still had oily skin. — 4 years agoelizabeth_axe | 49 reviews
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Love it !This is the perfect toner for acne prone people, it stops me from breaking out and helps my skin breath. It makes my skin matte, so that is very helpful and it also feels very refreshing! I recommend! — 4 years agoxoxo_chanel | 12 reviews
My saviour from oily skin!!!This is simply the best toner I have ever used in my life. I have very oily skin (and I mean greasy like KFC bad). Ever since I first began using it my skin has been softer, cleaner and ALOT less oily. It doesn't leave a sticky residue on my skin and makes it really fresh too. It has helped to clear up pimples and I haven't had many new one's either. I will be using this for a long time to come. — 4 years, 6 months agoKasey | 5 reviews
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Must Have!I was in the Body Shop and I needed a toner so I decided to try this. I hear that tea tree oils are good for your skin as well as hair. After using this for over a month, it has definitely cleared some of my acne and imperfections. It is gentle on skin and effective which is great because I have oily and sensitive skin. I always cleanse, tone, and then moisturize! It has definitely helped my skin. — 5 years, 1 month agotracey_love | 1 reviews
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works greatI have been using this toner for about a year, at first when I used in combination with the facial wash it would dry out my skin. But I found a good routine, if i use the toner in the morning and then a moisturizer during the day and then the facial wash at night it works good with out drying out my skin. It totally helps with my major break outs, but I still have small issues with adult acne just much more manageable . — 5 years, 3 months agohardcorexxx | 9 reviews
Bye Bye Acne!I use the Tea Tree cleanser, day lotion, and night lotion with this toner. It really does reduce redness and acne when I have major breakouts (I'm currently experiencing adult acne due to some medical conditions) My face is sensitive so sometimes using this after cleansing does irritate my skin for a second but it goes away once I put moisturizer. It WILL dry out my skin if I don't use lotion but as for acne, it really plays a big part in managing it! — 5 years, 4 months agoprettyxbroken | 16 reviews
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Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned the Lebanese government last night that if it does not consider itself obligated to restrain terrorists on its territory. "We will do the Job." Gen. Dayan issued his warning during a visit to Avivim, the Upper Galilee settlement that was the home of eight Israeli school children slain in a terrorist bus ambush near the Lebanese border Friday. "The government of Israel considers it its duty to ensure the safety of its inhabitants," Gen. Dayan said. He went from home to home of the bereaved families in Avivim and met with representatives of neighboring settlements. He promised that the Israel Army would do all in its power to protect travel, work and living in the border region. But he told the settlers to "take a deep breath" because not all problems could be solved overnight. He told one mother, "You shall bring your children up and we shall do everything possible to protect their lives." The nature of the new defense measures was not disclosed. Some sources said Israel's strategy would be to force the terrorists to move their bases much further than they are now behind the Lebanese border. This would increase the distance they would have to traverse in order to attack Israeli border settlements or set up ambushes. In this connection one observer recalled an Israeli threat to create a six-mile wide no-man's-land inside the Lebanese border for its entire length. Such a plan would necessarily entail Israeli occupation of the area.


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American Time Use Survey — 2008 Results
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor released 2008 results from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS). This annual release of ATUS data focuses on the average amount of time per day in 2008 that individuals worked, did household activities, cared for household children, participated in educational activities, and engaged in leisure and sports activities. It also includes measures of the average time per day spent providing childcare–both as a primary (or main) activity and while doing other things–for the combined years 2004-08. Except for childcare, activities done simultaneously with primary activities were not collected. For a further description of ATUS data and methodology, see the Technical Note.
BLS also released ten 2008 ATUS microdata files for users who wish to do their own tabulations and analyses. In accordance with BLS and Census Bureau policies that protect survey respondents' privacy, identifying information was removed from the microdata files and some responses have been edited. The 2008 microdata files are available on the BLS Web site at http://www.bls.gov/tus/data.htm.


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The controversial portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed recalled the assaults to human dignity of the apartheid era, the secretary for the ANC in Gauteng said on Monday.
"South Africans must be sensitive... (The Spear) awakens the ghost of apartheid," said David Makhura at Walter Sisulu House in Joburg.
While the "terrible portrait" had caused pain through its disregard for human dignity, it had opened up discussion on matters crucial to the practise of democracy.
"Leadership is about going beyond anger. What can we learn from this... (It can) move our nation to a higher level," he said.
Makhura denied reports that provincial executive committee (PEC) members had disagreed over the ANC's response to the portrait.
It had concluded that the matter called for "honest debate" over the role of artists in nation building.
Makhura said conflict over The Spear had contributed to a "re-racialisation" of South Africa, which could have "dangerous consequences".
"We don't want this to be a black and white issue... It can undermine all the progress South Africa has made since 1994."
Makhura called on all ANC members in Gauteng to support a march, scheduled for Tuesday, to convey disapproval of artist Brett Murray's painting. – Sapa


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July 29th, 2013 06:57 AM #1Junior Member
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Twin boy names that go with big brother Miles- needed soon!!
I am 34 weeks and we are at a loss for names for our twin boys. We have some ideas but the bottom line is that we aren't 'loving' any of them - We'd like their names to be different from one another (no same letter names) - Some we have considered are Porter, Forest, Charlie, Colson, Rhodes, Hollis, WIlson and Anders. Id like names that are stand out enough, but not too quirky. We appreciate ANY ideas!! Thanks much!
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July 29th, 2013 07:07 AM #3Gwendolyn Mae... Meredith Jane. ... Josephine Claire...Catherine Esme... Evelyn Grace ** Arlo Grant ... Drew Thomas ... Eli James ... Owen Vincent... Jay Theodore
July 29th, 2013 07:08 AM #5
I have a son named Miles too. I absolutely love his name.
I have always thought that Quentin was a quirky match with Miles, is it to out there for you?
Miles and
Elliottand Connor
Jasperand Lachlan
Richardand Oliver
Alexanderand James
Barnabyand Oscar
Theoand Nicholas
Curtisand Everett
Lucasand Knox
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Jonathanand Christopher
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Awesome feedback @rollo and @paul!
Archer & Hudson
Walden & Garrett
Im feeling those big time- thank you!
Love the ideas so far- Interesting you both mentioned Jasper. This is a family name that I also really like...
I like Quentin- although have a BF with a "Quinn" so it would be too close ;/. I do like Rolland and Oscar... thanks!!
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Three new façades add a bit of "wow" to K Street Mall.
Work is close to wrapping up on San Francisco nightclub owner George Karpaty's new businesses, Dive Bar, District 30 and Pizza Rock. A month away from the expected openings, contractors applied some of the finishing touches to the exteriors Thursday.
The bar, club and restaurant technically occupy one building, owned by Sacramento developer David Taylor and CIM. But the exteriors were rebuilt to look like three distinct, separate spaces – from sleek contemporary to slightly edgy to quaint, Old World charm.
The façades are like book covers, designed to entice by giving just a taste of what's inside, said the project's architectural design manager, Michael Boskovich of RMB Architects in Sacramento.
"This is – in my opinion, as a longtime local, – a big step up, something that's hopefully very contagious and will have legs in Sacramento," he said. "That's one of the things I appreciate about George's group – stepping out and doing this and, of course, including us."
District 30 at 1022 K St. sports a contemporary, minimalist exterior to match the interior of the sleek, elegant over-30 dance club. Three sets of double glass doors were set in a frame of white, metal composite panels. A copper and bronze "District 30" sign sits beneath 20 gray panels that will feature changing collages of illuminated art once the business opens.
"The sign is very subtle. It's not as much attitude or in your face as Pizza Rock," Boskovich said.
Pizza Rock, with its red neon sign and laser-cut metal flames, seems to burst from between its two sister venues. Filigreed flowers, hearts, stars and butterflies – designed to look like tattoo art – soften the sign, inspired by tattoos worn by Pizza Rock co-owner Tony Gemignani's wife. LED backlights will be added to give the flame a shadow.
Gears were bolted onto the tan travertine tile exterior to emulate old earthquake ties used to reinforce buildings. The centerpiece for an outdoor seating area in front is a glass- and mesh wire-enclosed fireplace built into an industrial-looking copper cauldron made to look like it was reclaimed from a junkyard. Inside, the other side of the cauldron holds one of the restaurant's pizza ovens.
"It's meant to add to the ambiance out here," Boskovich said.
Dive Bar at 1016 K St. was given an Old World hotel feel, with a brick façade and copper-penny storefront. Three curtained, "second-story" windows add to the illusion.
Stockton muralist Carlos Lopez painted Dive Bar's sign to mimic old painted ads still found downtown, including next door at 1030 K St., which contains Ambrosia Cafe. Lopez also painted Pizza Rock's ceiling mural resembling Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" – with the hand of God holding out an electric guitar.
Pizza Rock is expected to open Jan. 14. Dive Bar and District 30 are slated to open Jan. 19. Hours will be 11 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Tuesday, and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The building's renovation added 15 to 20 feet in height to the exterior. Several one-of-a-kind features were designed to create the three distinct looks.
Boskovich, whose company does a lot of retail restaurant work, said he's eager to see more entrepreneurs use such creative, high-quality exteriors on new businesses.
"I'd like to do more like this in Sacramento," he said. "Sacramento's ready."
Sign photos by Kati Garner. All other photos, including photo of Michael Boskovich of RMB Architects, by Suzanne Hurt, a staff reporter for The Sacramento Press. Follow her on Twitter @SuzanneHurt.


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From his first tattoo at 18, gotten with his best friend to represent their shared love of a band, the art on David Mikula's arms has been laden with personal meaning. Since then, each carefully chosen and designed element has added more to the story, ranging from memorials, homages to friends, beloved visual elements and more.
David Mikula is a non-traditional creative who started at W+K in June of 2009. Over the years, he's lived in PDX, SF and NYC.
His best friend at 18 was a guy with the exact same birth date. To celebrate their entry into legal adulthood, the pair got matching heartagrams, in the same location.
Since then, David has been inspired to craft a life story through the art on his arm.
"The whole tattoo is made up of things things I love, which the Katamari prince is rolling up together," David said. "Each represents a different part of myself."
The skull is a nod to the fact that David has the same bone disease as shown in Unbreakable. Furthermore, his Dad had a skull tattoo, so it doubles as a reference to his ink.
The seagull, shrimp and Maine design comes from a shirt his other BFF Josh wears; although Josh isn't from Maine himself, the t-shirt reminds David of him.
His best friend at W+K Adam Heathcott has a record label whose logo is a house; David made the vector art into a 3D shape for his tattoo.
The cat on his upper arm is a memorial to a beloved pet. "Misha didn't have a long life, but she had a huge impact on me," David said.
David also has a love of motion work and design, and his robot design is from Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
The I Am Legend logo, designed by David's tattoo artist Justin Dion, is a tribute to his favorite book as a kid.
"I was 12 or 13 at the time, and I was never into vampire anything, because I was never inspired by the way people wrote about it," David said. "The book is short, has direction and setup, and then with the twist, that said something to me: you can be one person your whole life, but your reflection outside of your circle can be totally different. Who you are, impacts the world. Thinking you're surviving, while everyone else sees you as an epic myth."
The nearby boat shoes are a reference to his love for boat shoes – simple as that. And several of David's other tattoos represent his fondness for video games.
"Katamari Damacy got me into weirder shit, it's so simple but it showed me that everything doesn't have to look or play the same," David said.
He also has tattoos of Pip Boy from the Fallout series, and Diddy Kong, because he was the Regional Donkey Kong Country Champion in 1995.
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Welcome to Hilton Colon Quito. Set in La Mariscal district, on Quito's bustling Avenida Amazonas, this central hotel in Quito, Ecuador puts you at the heart of the city's action. Hilton Colon Quito is within walking distance of Quito's Spanish Colonial old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and mountains in a Hilton Colon Quito deluxe room. Stretch out in a spacious executive room and have complimentary breakfast and evening snacks in the hotel's Executive Lounge. Choose a spacious suite in the La Pinta Executive Tower for a special touch of luxury. Choose from six distinct dining experiences at Hilton Colon Quito. Watch the sushi chefs in the open-plan kitchens of Kioto Sushi Bar create platters from the freshest seafood. Have the expert bar staff in Bar La Pinta pour favorite cocktails, and discover new favorites from the menu. Café Colon serves national specialties. El Dorado Gourmet features fine wines and elegant dining. Host any event at Hilton Colon Quito. Chic boardrooms hold meetings in the heart of Quito's business district. Los Shyris Ballroom accommodates 700 for networking and celebrating. Maintain any workout program at Hilton Colon Quito. Modern cardio equipment, free weights and a heated outdoor pool accommodate any exercise schedule. Warm down in the Turkish bath and rejuvenate with in-house massage therapy.
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With tears in his eyes, El Paso Fire Chief Otto Drozd III announced Wednesday that he will leave El Paso next month for the same position in his home state of Florida.
Drozd's resignation from the El Paso Fire Department will go into effect Nov. 23.
"It's always a hard decision, and it is always bittersweet," he said. "We love El Paso, and we believe it is on the right track."
After an 11-month process, Drozd has been named the next fire chief of the Orange County Fire Rescue Department, which is the largest in Florida and includes Orlando and Disney World.
"I had an opportunity to get my family back to our home state," Drozd said.
Orange County's last chief, Carl Plaugher, resigned earlier this month after serving for 12 years. Drozd said he was not looking forward to leaving El Paso but views his new job as a "professional challenge."
"They have a solid foundation, but even with the best departments there is always room for improvement," Drozd said. "We will be looking for those improvements."
Drozd has more than 20 years of experience and a master's degree in management from St. Thomas University in Miami. Drozd received a bachelor's degree in public management from Florida Atlantic University and an associate degree in business and fire science from Miami Dade Community College.
Before he came to El Paso, Drozd was the fire chief for Hialeah, Fla., for eight years. He was named the El Paso Fire Department's fire chief in February 2009 and officially took over in April 2009.
During that time, Drozd said, he has formed special bonds with his staff and the city.
"The hard part is leaving the people," Drozd said as his eyes watered up. "It's about having a passion, a love for what we do. It's about the people."
City officials said they will seek input from stakeholders and Drozd when naming an interim fire chief. City Manager Joyce Wilson said officials might name an interim chief within two weeks.
Choosing the next fire chief will take longer than that, Wilson said.
"Usually something like that is a 90-day process," Wilson said. "Of course, if we do a full-blown recruitment, which goes outside of El Paso, that will take longer. But I haven't decided if I want to do that."
Drozd said the El Paso Fire Department is set for the next chief to take over.
"My message is to put the focus where it should be, and that is why we exist," Drozd said. "There will always be someone out there who picks up the phone and calls 911. That is why we are here. If they keep that as the focus, then it should do all right."
In a news release the city said Drozd increased the number of paramedics in El Paso by about 35 percent.
Earlier this year, the department received international accreditation. It also was given a Class 1 rating by the Insurance Service Office.
"He accomplished a lot of things in his tenure here," said Lt. Joe Tellez, president of the El Paso Association of Firefighters. "It is sad to see him leave, but we need to keep moving forward. There are a lot of things in the works right now."
Tellez said that he enjoyed Drozd's approach to labor management and that he hoped the next chief would continue that relationship.
"He always strived for the best for the department," Tellez said.
Drozd said he was proud of what he has done in his three years in El Paso.
"The road tracks are set for whoever takes over for me," Drozd said. "At times it was change, and change is hard. But as an organization you need to set the bar high or you'll never succeed, and that's what we do here."
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Guess her mind is all made up about the gas tax. Keene's State Representative Cynthia Chase is seen here busying herself with a game of solitaire while other state reps testify on the proposed gas tax hike.
Good thing we have such a dedicated "public servant" here in Keene – dedicated to getting a high score.
As you may be aware, Cynthia made national headlines earlier this year when she called Free State Project participants the single greatest threat to the state – quite the endorsement!
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