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Sea Pearls are completely natural reusable sea sponge tampons containing no Dioxin or synthetic fibers. Sustainably harvested and reusable for three to six months or more, Sea Pearls are easy to use, economical, and earth friendly.
Sea Pearls are extremely comfortable, soft, and textured much like the vaginal wall. They can be custom trimmed to fit your unique form, so you won't even notice they are there! Sponges are naturally very absorbent, and can also be used during sex. Some women choose to use them for contraception with a spermicide of their choice.
Sea Pearls are convenient - no more running to the store for emergency tampons. Compared to the cost of conventional single use tampons and pads, our reusable Sea Pearls save you money and you will never again need to worry about polluting the environment with used feminine hygiene products. Can you believe the average woman uses nearly 17,000 disposable pads and tampons throughout her lifetime? In North America alone, an estimated 20 billion bleached pads and tampons end up in our landfills and sewage systems each year!
So for your reproductive health and comfort, for the planet, for a change. . . try Sea Pearls!
Regular: Atlantic Sponges
Premium: Ultra Soft Mediterranean Silk Sponges
Teeny: for light days or young women new to menstruation
Regular: for normal to heavy days
Large: for very heavy days
3 Pack: teeny, regular, and large sponge. Different sizes for different days!
Sea Pearls are naturally bleached with hydrogen peroxide during the cleaning process. They may revert to their original, darker color after several uses. This is normal but if it bothers you, sponges can be re-bleached in a solution of 1 cup warm water and a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. This will also discourage any bacterial growth and unpleasant odors.
Sponges are very easy to remove. Simply feel for the perimeter of the sponge, grasp it and pull gently. Do not worry about the sponge getting lost, as the sponge is confined to the limited depth of the vaginal cavity. If you are concerned about being able to retrieve the sponge, you can sew a piece of cotton string or dental floss to the sponge. To do this, use a needle to sew the string through the center of the sponge then knot the ends to create a loop.
There are times that a sponge may get pushed back into the vagina farther than normal (usually after intercourse) but don't be concerned... Your sponge will not get lost! There are a few tips that can help aid in the removal of the sponge, and often the sponge will work it's way back down on it's own. Some women tend to panic when they cannot reach their sponge which is not helpful. Having tense muscles does not encourage easy removal. First try removing the sponge while lying on your back and putting you knees to your chest. You can also try squatting or lifting one leg up and resting it on the toilet. If those positions don't help, we recommend taking a hot relaxing bath. Often that will encourage the sponge to travel back toward the vaginal opening. If the sponge can fill with water that will also make it heavier and easier to feel. After the bath try repeating the positions and the sponge should come out easily. If you are still unable to remove the sponge, give it some time. Remember that you can easily leave a sponge in for up to 8-12 hours. If you are still unable to remove your sponge please call us at 1-800-219-9765 so we can better assist you.
Absolutely! Sea Pearls function just the same way as regular tampons.
Posted by Unknown
Yes... To Good To Be True... I have only used a tampon maybe 8 times in my life. The fear of infection or leaks always kept me away from them. So I have always used alway$ they have been my go to. My issue with them, I am a heavy flow chick, more so since my IUD (copper). Every cycle I leak at some point. During the day, night, cough, sneeze, sitting to long, walking for too long and lets not talk about exercise. Always feared messing up panties, clothing, sheets or furniture. And I have done so on occassion. Not to mention the bulky bags now boxes they come in. And the odor that comes with the removal. I ordered Sea Pearls DEC 2013 and have been waiting and waitng for my cycle to start. I am sooo looking forward to the performance of these sponges. I bought the Premium 3 pack in incase I have to double or triple up, since I have a heavy flow. I am starting with the smallest and will work my way up. I have done my research and em super excited I will update you all :D Sorry for the ramble.....
Posted by Unknown
I love these and can't say enough good things about them. Besides the fact that they work so well and last so long, there is almost (over their lifetime) zero packaging! Some are not as soft as I'd like but I'll have to try to the premium ones.
Posted by Karin
I love your sponges and have been using them for years. My daughter is excited to use them when she starts her period (she's nine and a half, so it could be any time now). And I just recommended them to my mom, who is 75 and had a hysterectomy last year and "leaks" now. Let's hope they work for her too!
Posted by Unknown
When I first used regular tampons as a teen, I was forever turned off. I used them only twice - both times I found them incredibly painful. I thought I'd never use tampons. Then when I found out about reusable pads, I stumbled onto these as well. I tried them - what a difference! So comfortable! No pain! I even use the regular ones, not the premium, because they eventually get softer with use (so I assume they last longer before they get too soft to be very effective). And environmentally friendly to boot! There is no downside to these. Try them, you won't regret it!
Posted by Sam
I am actually looking forward to my period now. I had no idea these existed, but so glad I found them. I've been wanting to use a more natural product during my cycles, but since giving birth, I've had a hard time finding something that's worked well and been comfortable. The cups and natural tampons didn't seem to fit well anymore. But these sea sponge tampons are perfect - they custom fit to your body and are barely noticeable. Love, love, love them!
Posted by Unknown
WOW! When these arrived I thought they were HUGE! Certainly too big to use! But they are so soft and smooshy (yes, that's the technical term I use for them) it was no problem at all. And they do exactly what they are supposed to do. Great product!
Posted by Diane S
Love the three pack. gives options during your cycle and you can pick which one you need that day.
comfortable and useful!
Posted by Unknown
I bought these to solve a problem I've lived with for over twenty years. Almost every time I have sex, I bleed. Most of the time it's a small amount, but sometimes, it's disturbing. Now that I have these, I have a normal sex life, for the first time. Ever. I use the smallest. It's practically unnoticeable. Fingers will find it, but if your partner knows it's there, they won't mind. It only stops the blood. Your natural lubrication still happens. This is a savior of my sex life.
Posted by Danyel
I'm so happy to have these. They are extremely comfortable (much more so than tampons) and absorbent to boot! They are pretty easy to insert and remove if you're comfortable with your own body and its doings, and they stay in place so well! I've always been afraid of toxic shock syndrome so I've been plagued with having to wear giant pads until I found these! YAY!
Posted by Lindsey (Iowa City, IA)
I can't say enough how much I love the sea sponge tampons. They're so comfortable. The upgrade to the premium was well worth the $2. The premiums are softer and more absorbent. I keep on coming back.
Posted by RuMP Reviews
Awesome product. Highly recommend them to anyone curious to try them. Check out my full review here http://rumpsreviews.blogspot.com/2013/09/jade-pearl-sea-pearls-sea-sponge-tampon.html?m=1
Posted by ~A
I had been looking for a natural alternative to tampons and came upon Jade and Pearl's sea sponge tampons. I got the premium ones (after having read online about people complaining about the toughness of some sea sponges) and could not be happier. The instructions are pretty straight forward--though I would have liked more clarity on the daily menstrual use of the sponges (after rinsing them out after use do you let them dry then put them in again/ do you have to disinfect them after every use? should you let them dry out completely before putting them in again?). Definitely wet the sponges a little before inserting them, it makes the process so much easier!! The little bag that comes with the sponges isn't that great (starts falling apart, strings fall out) so I will have to make my own to replace it. Despite my slight confusion about the process and the low quality storage bag, I am SUPER happy with the sponges and will never go back to regular tampons.
*Jade & Pearl Note: Thank you for your input about the need for more instructions. We are working on a new brochure and will be sure to include more detailed instructions. Just to clarify in case anyone else has similar questions - After rinsing out a sponge there is no need to let them dry or to disinfect them before reinserting. Just rinse them out, squeeze out the excess water, and pop them back in. You can either disinfect them when you are done using them for the day, or once every couple of days. We do recommend disinfecting them at the end of your cycle before storing them away for next month. You should always wet the sponge and squeeze them out prior to insertion as they are much softer when damp. We also appreciate your input about the storage bags. If you need a sturdier storage bag we recommend purchasing one of our Sponge Totes.
Posted by E
I've had problems in the past with conventional tampons; they cause me discomfort and some very slight urine leakage due to the way my bladder is positioned in relation to my uterus, which is retroverted. (It's not a common problem from what I understand.) I also don't like the chemicals and such used in conventional tampons, and I'm not a fan of the waste they generate. Enter Sea Pearls. I found these a few years ago and have not looked back. They give me zero comfort issues, I have no urine leakage, and I feel better about their impact on the environment. It's a win all around! The only problem I've run into lately is slight discomfort on inserting and removing them due to some scar tissue from giving birth a year ago, but that's manageable depending on the sponge and method of insertion. Overall: great product!
Posted by Z
I never had an issue with using tampons but after reading about all the harmful ingredients used to make them and the potential dangers of using tampons, I decided to try some more natural alternatives. First I tried using cups and experimented with many different types but I found them too difficult to remove and kind of rigid and gross. Then I heard about sea sponges. I am so happy I decided to try these! Although they seem hard and rough when dry, once you wet them, they are super soft and inserting them could not be easier. Go ahead and get the premium ones, you won't be sorry. Removing them is a little tricky, you have to become comfortable with reaching in there to get them out, but its pretty simple once you get the hang of it. If you choose to use tea tree oil to disinfect them, the residual oil will help protect against infections. Fantastic product!
Posted by Unknown
I've always been a tampon girl, but found that they had started to get very uncomfortable in the last few months. I tried the sponges, and I love them! They're more comfortable and super easy to use! I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Posted by Lindsay
I LOVE these sponges! They make my period manageable instead of nightmarish. I was always one who had trouble with tampons never quite "feeling right", but sponges are so comfortable! And they put sex back on the roster during "that time of month" ;). I also dig how they're not full of toxic chemicals... It's a win-win-win!
Posted by C. W. (New Jersey)
I love it... This is the best thing to use when you have long very heavy abnormal cycles like I do and still want to be intimate with your partner. Most of the time he doesn't even know I'm wearing it and it leaves no or very lil mess. Sea Pearls are the best!
Posted by Unknown
Nothing works as well and leaves no trace as my sea pearls!
Posted by Lindsey (Iowa City, IA)
I love my sea pearls! They're comfortable, affordable and sustainable. Couldn't be happier
Posted by Felicity
I have always suffered from what I can only call an allergy to disposable menstrual products. I found reusable cloth pads online some time ago but it took me another year almost before I could convince myself to buy them. I love them! The only downside is that I have a fairly heavy cycle and it's insane to have enough pads on hand for the entire week (even with doing laundry). I tried cups and they just don't work for me. I was still using tampons, which essentially made the cloth pads a moot point because I was still having reactions. But once I found sea sponges I knew I had to try them!!! Now I can use a sponge with a pad as back up (in case I'm going out for longer periods of time) or go completely pad-less at home! I love having the freedom to do what I want without bulky pads and allergic reactions!!!!
Posted by Bianca
I am so in love with the sea pearls and I want to share my knowledge of this incredible product with everyone! I have already gotten my whole family and all of my girlfriends to use them and I want to share it with more people!
Posted by Antoinette
My friend recommended sea sponge tampons she had been using them for over a year and loved them. I have not be able to wear a tampon in years. The Sea Sponge Tampon is so comfortable and gives me a fresh feeling all day. I honestly can say I don't dread my menstrual cycle. I always tell my friends about the Sea Sponge Tampons!
Posted by Julie
I just wanted you to know that I love the sea pearls. After having children (my body changed significantly with childbirth) I tried different products including the Diva cup and didn't find anything that worked. With the pearls, I have no leakage whatsoever and they are completely comfortable. I love love love them. I can go swimming with my kids with confidence.
Thanks for a great product!
Posted by Hannah
Got my Sea Sponge Tampons today! I'm actually excited for my period...
Posted by Happy California Customer
Because of your products my period is no longer a difficulty. I am 43 and I was never able to use tampons as they caused me to cramp. Now it doesn't even bother me when my time arrives.
These are also a worry free solution to for backpacking and camping. Recently I introduced them to a nurse who practices in the remote Sudan miles from anywhere.
Thanks for your wonderful product, I am so grateful.
Posted by Alystyre
This weekend I had a reunion with Sea Pearls, and I fell in love with using them all over again. I had forgotten how easy, economical, and exceptional they are, no matter what the occasion. I was a guest at a lake house, where I had no worries about period leaks, no cramps!!!!!!, and could swim in the
lake every day. I almost wish I could relive all my previous menstrual cycles over again--only with Sea Pearls. They change EVERYTHING about your experience of having a period. What a wonderful product--I'm going to gift my younger sisters with Sea Pearls.
Posted by Irene
I recently ordered your sea pearls in Britain. I'm really impressed. I don't feel them at all, while I do feel tampons. They are so soft. No skin irritation, and great absorbancy. Very handy, you kind of feel them getting full, and then you can just rinse them out. Very hygienic, no smell. Goes beyond expectation.
Posted by Sarah
I just wanted to tell you how totally thrilled I am with your product. I am a physician and I was very apprehensive when I bought these at a natural food store, but as soon as I tried them I was a convert. I have a heavy flow and have always had trouble with tampons leaking and after I gave birth to my son, tampons were very uncomfortable and didn't fit right anymore. These
sponges are amazingly absorbent and work way better than any "super" tampon I have used. They are also very comfortable, I can't even feel it once inserted, they are so soft. I was very surprised how easy they are to clean.
I have tried them also for holding back flow during intercourse which also works great. Thanks so much for making such a great product.
Posted by Helen
I just want to say, that you all have wonderful shipping! I ordered on tuesday and now it is thursday, and i have my package. Totally amazing! Fortunately my period started yesterday, so i was also able to use my sea sponge. Let me tell, it was amazing! I was so excited, it is wonderful, thank you so much. I will definitely be purchasing again from you all, and i'm already spreading the word to my friends and family.
Thank you so much for a wonderful product.
Posted by Leona
My nine year old says when she starts her periods, she wants to get the "pearls". I love that!!
Posted by Tracy
I love your sea pearls!!! I started looking into more reusable feminine products after I started cloth diapering my first child, and I can't believe I ever used disposable tampons or pads before this. I love the way I don't notice it's even there. I love that I can not stink up my own or anyone else's trash can. And I love not having to go to the store all the time to buy disposables. I just ordered my second pair and I can't wait to come back for more!!!
Posted by Lorraine
Hi! I just wanted to leave a comment on the Sea Pearls. I found out about them at a natural foods store, and after using it for just 1 day, I already love it! It is so much better than tampons, in so many ways! I will be using these from now on. Thank you for such a natural and reliable alternative to tampons!
Posted by Megan
I wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful product. I am a new Sea Pearls user and cannot, even after one cycle, imagine going back to disposable menstrual products. My period was much less painful and I feel as if I am more in touch with my cycle. I will not be going back to disposables.
Thank you again for a product that is both good for me and for the
Posted by Sarah
I have been using Sea Pearls for nearly five years now and can't imagine ever using anything else again. I could easily echo everything that has been said in other reviews--that they are completely comfortable, totally convenient, they don't dry out my vagina as cotton tampons did, I love that they are so economical AND earth friendly! One of the biggest benefits for me, though, is that I feel using Sea Pearls has put me much more in touch with my body and my cycle. I have a clear sense of just how much blood is "regular" for me to shed and an understanding of my vagina which cotton tampons just didn't give me. I know I will start my daughter off on Sea Pearls when she menstruates if nothing other than for the way they allow you to be comfortable with your own body. I don't think there are enough good things to say about the many benefits of a switch to Sea Pearls.
Posted by Catherine
I love sea pearls. I love the fact that they're all natural. They breathe in a way that even organic, unbleached tampons can't/don't. Often even when I had used natural tampons, I would get yeast infections. With sea sponges, that doesn't happen. I love the fact that they come from the sea, which is ruled by the moon, just like my cycle and the 'moon blood' it brings. I tell all my friends about them. After I've used them and they're no longer viable, I throw them back into the ocean from which they came and smile at the circular process and at the fact that I am not sending anything more to the landfills. Thank you Jade and Pearl.
Posted by Georgia
I've been using sea pearls for about a year now. I'm probably one of the youngest users, but I'm extremely happy with them and urge other women and teens to use them also. They are so comfortable and easy to work with. I am also extremely thankful that I found sea pearls at such a young age and don't have to deal with the common pads and tampons. I also find that the fact that jade and pearl will take money orders is excellent!!! Thank you so much jade and pearl!!!!
Posted by Jessica
I have been using sea sponges during my period for years. They have become very hard to find recently, I was delighted to discover them here! One great tip for sea sponges is that they can be left in place during sex. It makes for a 'no mess' experience. I have used them this way for years with nothing but good results. Not for birth control... Only to absorb menstruation. Best wishes!
Posted by Shelby
I absolutely love sea pearls! I rave every chance I can get to my girlfriends and co-workers, and any woman that will listen. I've been using sea pearls for over a year now, and have been so happy with them. I don't have to worry about creating excess waste for the environment, or TSS or possible dioxide poisoning from the unnecessary bleaching of regular tampons. They are also so much more comfortable than regular tampons. Thank you for providing such a great product!
Posted by Britney
I am so excited that I discovered the sponges! I love the site, and the ordering process went smoothly. I appreciate all the info and instructions you give with the product. I wish my mom had started me on these instead of pads or tampons. I plan to purchase these for my daughter when the time comes.
Posted by Claire
I want to thank you for the last 17 years or so. My cycle became more of a joy when i found and began using the sea sponges. I now buy them for sisters, nieces and friends. I LOVE THEM.


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Sororin Mediates Sister Chromatid Cohesion by Antagonizing Wapl
Sororin Mediates Sister Chromatid Cohesion by Antagonizing Wapl
Cell, Volume 143, Issue 5,
Pages 737-749,
Publication Date 24 November 2010
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2010.10.031
Tomoko Nishiyama
Rene Ladurner
Julia Schmitz
Emanuel Kreidl
Alexander Schleiffer
Venugopal Bhaskara
Masashige Bando
Katsuhiko Shirahige
Anthony A. Hyman
Karl Mechtler
Jan-Michael Peters
Research Institute of Molecular Pathology, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 7, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, University of Tokyo, Yayoi, Tokyo 113-0032, Japan
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Pfotenhauerstrasse 108, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
Corresponding author
Present address: World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
► DNA replication and Smc3 acetylation promote binding of Sororin to cohesin ► Sororin displaces Wapl from Pds5 and thereby stabilizes cohesin on DNA ► The stabilization of cohesin on DNA is required for sister chromatid cohesion ► Dalmatian is a Drosophila ortholog of Sororin
Sister chromatid cohesion is essential for chromosome segregation and is mediated by cohesin bound to DNA. Cohesin-DNA interactions can be reversed by the cohesion-associated protein Wapl, whereas a stably DNA-bound form of cohesin is thought to mediate cohesion. In vertebrates, Sororin is essential for cohesion and stable cohesin-DNA interactions, but how Sororin performs these functions is unknown. We show that DNA replication and cohesin acetylation promote binding of Sororin to cohesin, and that Sororin displaces Wapl from its binding partner Pds5. In the absence of Wapl, Sororin becomes dispensable for cohesion. We propose that Sororin maintains cohesion by inhibiting Wapl's ability to dissociate cohesin from DNA. Sororin has only been identified in vertebrates, but we show that many invertebrate species contain Sororin-related proteins, and that one of these, Dalmatian, is essential for cohesion in Drosophila. The mechanism we describe here may therefore be widely conserved among different species.

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Saints Row IV has been my main gaming obsession for the past two weeks. It's what I think about when I'm working, and it's what I think about when I'm playing other games. This open world romp with an emphasis on hilarity and superpowers has absolutely dominated my time recently, and the biggest compliment I can pay it is that I actually had to take a break in order to draft its review.
If you don't remember, the Saints Row franchise was temporarily in jeopardy when THQ, its one-time owner, entered bankruptcy and shut down. All of THQ's existing games were to go up for sale, and Saints Row's future, while hopefully fine, was up for grabs.
Deep Silver stepped in. That's the company behind the likes of Dead Island. Luckily for Volition and the Saints Row fanbase, this publisher had no intention to curtail the absurdity and fun being created within Saints Row IV. The game reeks of self-awareness, and it's clear that its brand new owner let that happen.
Saints Row IV is about to go on sale. Is it worth you time and money during this crowded gaming season? Let's find out.
What Happened to "Saints Row?
Amidst the marketing and drum up to Saints Row IV, there's been a small counterwave within the series' fanbase. While Volition trends towards over-the-top gaming and pure absurdity, there are those that wish the franchise would stick closer to the ground. Saints Row IV turns players into the president, engages an alien invasion and introduces a full scope of superpowers (something that Volition played with during Saints Row the Third's DLC efforts). For some gamers, this is way too over the line.
Except it's not.
Sure, some gamers are frustrated with the fact that Saints Row has gone more Prototype and less Grand Theft Auto. Those folks will be let down by what the fourth game in the franchise offers up.
I'd argue, though, that the gradual change is the best thing Volition could have done for the series. Before Saints Row the Third, this franchise was more or less viewed as yet another open world crime game. It was a knock-off and a pretender, regardless of its quality.
Now? Saints Row stands out. It's a purple coated power trip with amazing jokes, awesome set pieces and a course set for the land of fun. Saints Row needed to evolve, it needed to change. Saints Row IV is the result of that need, and, despite those who dislike that, it's a slam dunk.
Where Fun is All That Matters
Sometime between curing cancer and dancing on stage after being pumped with sexual energy, Saints Row IV expressed itself as a game with a single purpose: fun.
From top to bottom, Volition succeeds. Without giving away any of the (surprisingly solid) elements of plot, you earn the ability to jump high, sprint fast and glide. You'll also get powers that allow you to mentally hurl, combust, freeze and control objects, enemies and citizens. That silliness is constantly fun, and you'll earn and upgrade new abilities for your entire stay with the game.
That fun also translates to the game's weapons. Yes, the infamous dildo bat is present and accounted for. But, Volition also created new guns that will both destroy on the battlefield and bring a smile to your face whenever you use them. I loved some of the weapons so much that I created a quick video for this review. Enjoy it!
Why is it daytime? Beat the game and find out.
Which brings me to my first complaint: the visuals. Saints Row IV looks fine. It's not graphically stunning, but its aesthetic works. However, time never changes in the city. The dark and moody purple you see in the screenshots all over this review is exactly what your city looks like throughout almost the entire time you play the game. That darkness gets stale, fast. I understand that Volition wanted a specific aesthetic throughout the game, but I really wanted a day and night cycle to add some variety to my 15 hours of play.
That said, the lack of variety in appearances was more than made up for in characters, music and, mostly, mission objectives. The missions in the storyline are widely varied. There's also some loyalty stuff that you'll do later in the game that's great, too. But, the side missions? They're mostly rinse and repeat. Over and over and over. In a game so varied, even the tiniest reuse of material goes noticed, and its annoying.
But, oh man, the music. With the ability to sprint, leap and glide all over the city, cars sort of become an afterthought. You'll use them with your homies, but you won't really steal one for transport. As such, Volition put the in-game radio in your weapon wheel. You can listen to stations whenever you want, and it's awesome.
The soundtrack is stellar, yes, but the commentary and station controlled by Zinyak, the alien leader who invades at the beginning, is amazing. Do yourself a favor and listen to it all.
Not Sacrificing a Good Game
With all of this time spent making jokes, silly weapons and ridiculous missions, it would be understandable if Volition went a little loose with the game's actual mechanics. That, thankfully, is not the case.
Below the layer of crazy is a well-oiled, tight game that actually progresses and feels good at all times. The controls are solid, the shooting is responsive enough and each and every mechanic, mini-game and weapon begs use and upgrading.
That upgrading, like I mentioned above, occurs from start to finish. So, there's actually a justifiable reason to complete side quests and roam the city looking for hidden items. Experience points and money translate into physical rewards, whether that means silly hats or power upgrades.
You'll want to explore all of Saints Row IV because it's such a good game. The jokes only go so far, and Volition made sure to complete the picture with a campaign and mechanics set that match.
Holy crap, Yes!
Saints Row IV is incredible not only because it's funny, but because it's a genuinely good game with an insane amount of stuff to discover and play with.
Saints Row IV
When all is said and done, I fell in love with Saints Row IV in a really big way. I enjoyed Saints Row the Third, and I figured this game would be nothing more than a fun distraction from an otherwise crowded and stellar fall season.
Instead, I got a game that actually begs to be played. Saints Row IV is incredible not only because it's funny, but because it's a genuinely good game with an insane amount of stuff to discover and play with.
Deep Silver was smart to put this one out at the end of the summer. Buy it, and you'll be set until the crazy heavy hitters release this fall. Saints Row IV is an absolute blast.


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As the Supreme Court considers the president's controversial healthcare law, the administration celebrates the first anniversary of an Obamacare initiative to "reduce racial and ethnic health disparities" that established dozens of new state and federal offices.
It's one of many powerful arguments for opposing the president's hostile takeover of the nation's healthcare system. Officially known as the Affordable Care Act, a seldom-mentioned provision of the measure is dedicated to reducing health disparities between minorities and whites. More than $100 million has already been dedicated to the initiative to help lower chronic diseases "disproportionately seen among poor and minority populations."
To carry out the mission, Obamacare established half a dozen federal Offices of Minority Health as well as one for each state. The federal minority offices are embedded in the following agencies; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Each federal office will coordinate activities and programs that improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations. For instance the CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity will "advance the science and practice of health equity" and "collaborate with national and global partners to promote the reduction of health inequalities." The FDA's branch will "promote effective communication" among "underserved, vulnerable populations" and strengthen research associated with "race and ethnicity."
All 50 state "health equity" branches will work to "empower people" and "mobilize community partnerships" to end disparities. They will form a movement, a call to action if you will, at the regional, state, county and city level to achieve health equity. This includes encouraging elementary and high school students to organize special health equity events on campuses across the nation.
In the name of this cause, the Obama Administration has coined April National Minority Health Month because "health equity can't wait." The idea is to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities, according to a government press release, and to celebrate the opportunities of Obamacare's "groundbreaking policies to reduce those health disparities."
Despite the progress our nation has made over the past 50 years, racial and ethnic minorities still lag behind the general population on many health fronts, the announcement says. Minorities are less likely to get the preventive care they need to stay healthy, more likely to suffer from serious illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer, and they are less likely to have access to quality health care.
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In the entertainment industry it's almost impossible to consistently churn out profitable hits.
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Tomorrow Lions Gatereleases "Tyler Perry's the Family that Preys" on 2,000 screens, the seventh movie from the filmmaker who consistently delivers low-budget hits, without expensive marketing.
If you haven't heard of Perry, you'll be stunned by the range of his success. DVDs of his films and stage plays have sold more than 11 million copies. His first TV show on TBS, "House of Payne," is the most-watched original sitcom ever in the history of cable TV. His 11 stage shows have sold $150 million worth of tickets. He has a series of books, one of which debuted atop the New York Times bestseller list, staying there for eight weeks.
Theaters are sure to be packed this weekend with Perry's dedicated African-American fan base. "The Family that Preys" is predicted to top the box office with an estimated $18 million gross, beating other films that are showing on more screens.
This weekend's drama co-stars Oscar winner Kathy Bates and Oscar-nominee Alfre Woodard, and focuses on both an African-American and a white family, making it Perry's first film that's likely to cross over from his established African-American fan base. This film is serious, but Perry is probably best known for his comedic "Madea" franchise. Perry consistently churns one drama and one comedy every year, all distributed by Lions Gate, the studio he's been partnered with for years.
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D. Todd Smith, Barry W. Johnson, Joseph A. Profeta III, "System Dependability Evaluation via a Fault List Generation Algorithm," IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 45, no. 8, pp. 974-979, August, 1996. | |||
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@article{ 10.1109/12.536240, author = {D. Todd Smith and Barry W. Johnson and Joseph A. Profeta III}, title = {System Dependability Evaluation via a Fault List Generation Algorithm}, journal ={IEEE Transactions on Computers}, volume = {45}, number = {8}, issn = {0018-9340}, year = {1996}, pages = {974-979}, doi = {http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/12.536240}, publisher = {IEEE Computer Society}, address = {Los Alamitos, CA, USA}, } | |||
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Abstract—The size and complexity of modern dependable computing systems has significantly compromised the ability to accurately measure system dependability attributes such as fault coverage and fault latency. Fault injection is one approach for the evaluation of dependability metrics. Unfortunately, fault injection techniques are difficult to apply because the size of the fault set is essentially infinite. Current techniques select faults randomly resulting in many fault injection experiments which do not yield any useful information. This research effort has developed a new deterministic, automated dependability evaluation technique using fault injection. The primary objective of this research effort was the development and implementation of algorithms which generate a fault set which fully exercises the fault detection and fault processing aspects of the system. The theory supporting the developed algorithms is presented first. Next, a conceptual overview of the developed algorithms is followed by the implementation details of the algorithms. The last section of this paper presents experimental results gathered via simulation-based fault injection of an Interlocking Control System (ICS). The end result is a deterministic, automated method for accurately evaluating complex dependable computing systems using fault injection.
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Evans spoke at T+L session on what Project Tomorrow's years of research in the Speak Up surveys reveals about what student attitudes and habits regarding technology, in and out of schools.
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Hey Anna, Happy Birthday!!! Hope it was a happy one and I'm sure it was if you spent it with your sweet family. Your staring comment prompted my "quirky" thing.
When I'm tired, and I mean very, very tired I tend to laugh, hysterically at the least little comment which of course makes me look rediculous and of course, MORE TIRED !Anna, I missed your birthday, I'm so sorry! I've been sick, but that's no excuse! So, Happy belated Birthday, I hope it was wonderful!
I have lots of quirky things in my life. I am obsessed with having a place for everything in my house and it always going back to the same place after it has been used.it drives my family crazy, but we don't lose much!OMWord! Thank you for stopping by and sharing. Suzanne, too funny! The question is how do your kids feel about it. Love it! Vickie, I know exactly what you are talking about, I have an aunt that does the very same thing and then she get's herself to crying. Carrie, is this quirky? I thought that was the norm. *wink* Unfortunately, my family doesn't share the same interest in keeping things tidy. Thanks again for sharing. Love your comments!


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I'm not sure those ads are disguised (using the same color font isn't an issue as far as I know?) - to me they are pretty much in your face, you have more ads than content - probably more google ad links on that page than there are links for your website. Maybe this is why?
If it was my page, I'd keep one skyscraper down the left, and one of those little 460 x 15 (forget the exact dimensions) at the bottom), and ditch the others.


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Potash Capacity Development Accelerates but is a Surplus Looming?
LONDON, January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –
World potash capacity has changed relatively little since the 1980s, as a post-Soviet
capacity surplus has adequately covered demand requirements. However, this has changed.
High potash capacity utilisation, record prices and buoyant industry profitability has
stimulated a swathe of interest in new potash investment projects.
Most of the existing potash producers will add capacity over the next few years
through brownfield expansion, whilst there has also been an abundance of greenfield
projects. In recent years, large mining corporations BHP Billiton
[http://www.bhpbilliton.com ], Vale [http://www.vale.com ] and Rio Tinto
[http://www.riotinto.com ], as well as a collection of junior mining companies, have
acquired potash deposits and started to develop projects.
After its failed bid for PotashCorp [http://www.potashcorp.com ], BHP has now focused
its attention on the development of the Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada and aims to
build an 8 million tpy mine in stages. There are also a number of other projects at the
feasibility stage in Saskatchewan, including large corporations, K+S
[http://www.k-plus-s.com ] and Vale, and several smaller exploration companies including
Karnalyte Resources [http://www.karnalyte.com ] and Western Potash
[http://www.westernpotash.com ]. Furthermore, Rio Tinto re-entered the potash market in
September 2011, teaming up with Russian fertilizer producer Acron [http://www.acron.ru ]
to explore opportunities in the region.
There is also significant greenfield activity projected in Russia with four new mines
planned to be commissioned by Uralkali [http://www.uralkali.com ] and Eurochem
[http://www.eurochem.ru ] over the next decade. Uralkali plans to open two mines at
Ust-Yaivinsky and Polovodovsky, with capacities of 2.8 million tpy and 2.5 million tpy
respectively. Eurochem will enter the potash market with two new mines at Gremyachinskoe
(4.6 million tpy) and Verkhnekamskoe (3.4 million tpy).
Vale is developing greenfield mines in Brazil (1.2 million tpy) and Argentina (4.3
million tpy), which would turn the company into a major global player if each project is
commissioned. Exploration companies such as Rio Verde Minerals [http://www.rvminerals.com
], Aguia Resources [http://www.aguiaresources.com.au ], Potassio do Brasil
[http://www.potassiodobrasil.com.br ] and Verde Potash [http://www.amazonplc.com ] are also
assessing potash deposits in Brazil.
In Africa, South Boulder Mines [http://www.southbouldermines.com.au ] (Eritrea),
Ethiopian Potash Corp [http://www.ethiopianpotash.com ] (Ethiopia), and Allana Potash
[http://www.allanapotash.com ] (Ethiopia) are at the feasibility stage of projects in the
Danakil depression region. Furthermore, MagIndustries [http://www.magindustries.com ] and
Elemental Minerals [http://www.elementalminerals.com.au ] are at the feasibility stage of
greenfield projects in the Republic of Congo.
Most of these projects will not realise production until after 2015, and the timing of
completion is likely to be highly sensitive to market conditions and how prices and
industry profits develop. For junior potash mining companies, project development will
rely heavily on finding finance. Most of these companies exist by continuously raising
funds as they move through the project stages. Finance limitations put them at a
significant disadvantage to the major mining companies and existing potash producers, as
shown in the chart below, which compares the cash position of PotashCorp with the sum of a
sample of listed junior potash mining companies. Brownfield projects also have significant
advantages from lower capital cost per tonne of new potash capacity, and shorter lead
To view a chart showing junior potash exploration companies' cash positions compared
to PotashCorp, click here
[https://www.integer-research.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/potprojects620.jpg ]
The combination of brownfield and greenfield project activity looks set to raise
global capacity substantially over the next ten years. There is a possibility that profits
and prices are so strong in potash that they over-stimulate capacity investment.
Nevertheless, the chart shows the significance that finance makes to developing capital
intensive projects and the advantages which are had by existing producers and the large
mining companies which are diversifying into potash, when adding new potash capacity.
How will the potash supply/demand balance develop as these projects reach fruition?
We examine this issue in our 2011/2012 edition of The Outlook for Potash
[http://www.integer-research.com/fertilizers-chemicals/products/potash-forecasts-supply-demand-prices ]
. We also evaluate new potash investment economics, tracking over 100
greenfield and brownfield projects through the development stages.
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Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 106950, 8 pages
Propagation of Computer Virus under Human Intervention: A Dynamical Model
1College of Computer Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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We review the ASUS Xonar Phoebus 7.1 soundcard. Gamers are not quite as strict as the audiophile market place, we would still suggest they like to have great sound, after all a great game is just that much better with high quality surround sound or headphone based audio immersing you into the action. We have been following the development of this product since the beginning and today we have a brand spanking new Phoebus 7.1 bundle in the Guru3D Audio Lab. Without any further delay, lets pull this new audio card out and check it out.
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