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Just 10km into the 170km long stage, Rob Partridge was the first rider to make a move stick and managed to gain almost 30 seconds on the peloton. After 10km of pushing on alone against the wind, Partridge was swallowed up by the bunch.
Alexandre Blain was next to go on the attack and although the numbers in the move were soon whittled down, the break stuck and soon gained several minutes on the main field.
As race moved onto into the final three of seven laps of the 8.2km finishing circuit, Blain attacked again to launch a long solo run for the line. Meanwhile, Wilkinson had made it into a ten strong chase group and as closed the gap, Blain was able to latch onto this group, despite a day of hard attacking.
Coming to the line, Wilkinson looked good for victory, but was just pipped by Tom Van Asbroeck (Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator). Blain capped a fine day by coming in 3rd.
Speaking to VeloUK.net, Ian said: I went at the right time and the boy Asbroeck just piped me on the line. I was about fifth wheel and with 200 metres to go I went and hit the front and it was really good. I'm over the moon. Only a month ago I was thinking it would be nice if I could ride my bike let alone race after being off in the winter with a bad knee so it was a good comeback.
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The Navy made progress in the past year in establishing a sound VXX business case that reflects a rational balance between requirements, costs and schedule. In 2012, the Navy completed an updated Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) based on refined requirements and an acquisition approach that would leverage mature technologies from outside the program onto an in-production commercial or military airframe--allowing the program to begin in the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Department of Defense's (DOD) acquisition process. The 2012 AOA reflected additional trade-offs made among cost, schedule, risk, and performance. Some key performance requirements changed from the terminated VH-71 program to the VXX.
Per the AOA, using this approach would reduce investment cost by approximately $1.5 billion (19.7 percent) and shorten the schedule by about 18 percent from the approach anticipated in 2010, which included more time and cost to develop technology within the program.
DOD's Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation deemed the AOA sufficient to inform future acquisition decisions and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics approved the program to move forward toward a decision to begin engineering and manufacturing development. GAO's review of the AOA found it to be sufficient for this phase of the acquisition.
DOD's efforts to ensure key technologies are ready for integration into VXX aircraft are also making progress. The Navy's acquisition approach relies on the government providing mature technologies for integration into an in-production aircraft selected for the VXX program. These technologies either exist or are in development. Their use will be an important factor in achieving the reduced cost and schedule the Navy seeks. While the program reports that these efforts are on track and assesses the risks of integration as low, it is possible that key technologies may not be realized as planned or be as easy to integrate as anticipated. To mitigate integration risk, the Navy is making use of an integration laboratory and plans to demonstrate key technologies in a test aircraft.
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It's a good thing that people much smarter than me are thinking about the future of the internet, cloud computing, and ensuring I'm properly indoctrinated on the right social networking sites du jour. More importantly, these same smart people are constantly thinking about really critical things, like 'standards', 'interoperability', and 'security'. Guys like Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web and HTML, Paul Mockapetris, the inventor of DNS, and Vinton Cerf, the father of the internet and co-designer of TCP/IP, are constantly analyzing what's happening today and thinking about what's coming in the future. These people are part of the founding fathers of the web, the internet, and how all the intricate pieces work together seamlessly - just so you can download your tunes, update your tweet/blog, and get the latest NFL scores.
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Of course, anytime a paradigm shift occurs in the world of computing, there's bound to be an outgrowth of new issues and problems. And some of these new issues related to cloud computing, are exactly what Vinton Cerf has been thinking about. Mamoon Yunus' article "Vint Cerf and Multi-Cloud Mayhem of cloud Computing" and Paul Krill's InfoWorld article "Cerf urges standards for cloud computing", both cover a number of issues Cerf sees that are created by the "cloud" and how the situation is very similar to the way things were in the wild west days of early computer networks.
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Please help me decide! Thanks! Here is a picture of the shower tile http://www.homedepot.com/buy/bath/tile-stone/marazzi/topaz-ice-6-in-x-6-in-glazed-porcelain-floor-wall-tile-105806.html |
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I'd go with a different tile. Do be careful with that Marazzi. We don't really know anything about your bathroom, the dimensions, etc, the colors, the style. So it's tough to advise. I do like to shift gears with size and pattern between walls and floor, especially when using square tiles. Generically, if you're doing a simple stacked pattern of 6-by-6's in the shower, consider a larger tile (12's to 16's) on the floor in a diamond pattern. If the 6's are going in the shower in a diamond pattern, then consider a linear stacked pattern on the floor. Or you can match. Running bond on the walls, and a running bond on the floors. If your floor is not dimensionally equal, then avoid a diamond pattern on the floor, it accentuates out-of-square walls. Best, Mongo |
What concerns should I have with marazzi? I've already purchased all the tile for the shower, however I haven't for the floor. Our bath is 5x8 we are going with warm brown colors. All white tub and toilet, cherry wood cabinet with white porcelain top all nickel finishes. The pattern in the shower will be 8x10 stacked with a glass accent. I was considering 12x12 diamond pattern or the same size 8x 10 in brick pattern. I'm not sure if I should stick with the same color for the floor or go darker. Budget is a factor so I don't want to spend more than $200 on floor. |
The link you provided for your shower tile leads to the 6" x 6" Marazzi tiles. Since you linked to that tile, I thought that was the tile you were using. People have grumbled for years on these forums about the Marazzi 6" squares because they are cut down from 12" factory fired tiles. The dimensions from tile to tile are not equal, and the tile edges don't match, with some being cut edges and some factory edges. The user frustration on this forum is echoed in the reviews on your Home Depot link. Same complaints. |
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I loved the shimmery glitter.....it is expensive.....it looks nice on my make up counter...I love it and wish it wasn't a LE
I love this product! This is a splurge product that you do not really need, (gimmicky), but if you want to treat yourself is a great product to do so.
The packaging is beautiful, looks great on your vanity. It is a loose shimmer golden-beige powder , comes out of a perfume like bottle.
I use this as a shimmer powder on my face or body.
Nice product for the holidays.
I too got suckered into this product when the MA at the guerlain counter sprayed this on my hand. The bottle is cute, but I'm not a fan of the smell. I'm returning this to Neimans because I can't believe I payed $80 for glitter in a cute bottle. Also it was just too much $$ for a product that isn't versatile, but more of a special occasion product.
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Once again, one lippie off for the $$$$. However, this is old hollywood old school glam packaging and it's fun. You can put it in your hair, it's nice on the legs and it smells heavenly. The bottle is so pretty, it reminds me of the all the Christian LaCroix and Jean Patou my great grandmother had on her vanity. I love Guerlain's packaging, it's so lux and so many lines which have great products stick to far more utilitarian lines. This is a worthwhile indulgence.
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Forever Gold is a body powder with this v. fine multi colored glitter. Because of this glitter I'd say it's for special occasions only. Compared to other body glitters I've seen or used I do like that the particles are small and in many colors -- it catches light better and looks more true to a skin (well, as much as a glitter can be).
Packaging is v. elegant but I suspect that the fancy looking atomizer was just added to hike the price up -- I don't find it to distribute the powder really well when sprayed, I still need my brush to spread powder around. Perhaps if I sprayed more vigorously it might work better -- but then I'm afraid to create a powder cloud around me and suffocate in this luxury cloud ;-) Shortly, to me the fancy looking atomizer is a great marketing device rather than a practical tool.
If you love LE products that look so lavishly elegant you might be happy with Gold Sublime. I don't really use glitter all that often, but I'll probaly keep this one for its good looks and air-tight packaging (which hopefully will prolong product's shelf life -- 'cause I'll have it forever).
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OMG I'm not a fan of body shimmer, however, this is unbelievable. At first the Guerlain SA wanted to spray it all over me and I nearly freaked. I told her I don't wear that kind of product, so she asked if she could just mist it on my hand. I reluctantly agreed !! It was a shock at first, the softness and texture is so magnificent. Under the store lights the shimmer is so finely milled, it's stunning. Of course this is only something that I would wear for a special occassion, it's too glam for daytime, at least for me. The bottle is so elegant, of course it is, it's Guerlain !!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you that have a fondness for shimmer, you'll love this.
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We shmoozed some more, the ayin-hore lady and I, as the world continued to stream through her kitchen. She interrupted me, interrupted herself, totally unfazed by the chaos, the sheer bedlam. The woman was nothing if not haimish. Then she gave me a heartfelt blessing, and we said goodbye.
After I got off the phone, I felt elated, relieved. I wanted to call my mother to tell her everything. I felt closer to her and to my grandmother, as if I had claimed some long-denied part of myself. In fact, I felt better than I had in months.
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Although it is only four years ago that I had Lunar as a small pup, and she has just won her first ticket so I must have done something right, I am beset with doubts when faced with my new pup, and the thought of all I have to teach her is quite daunting. Venus is just 14 weeks and bright as a button, and if she belonged to someone else I would be full of advice and confidence, but faced with this blank canvas and fully aware of the pitfalls in front of us I find myself almost reluctant to start.
One of the biggest mistakes, and one which I am all too familiar with is analysing the pup too soon and trying to see the finished article in the raw recruit. I have never supported puppy testing as any breeder knows that what you see in one pup one day will not be there the next, and the shy pup who seems to be happy to take a backseat today will often blossom into the most outgoing of the litter tomorrow. They all develop at different rates and any conclusions drawn in the first few months can often turn out to be totally inaccurate. Any form of analysing therefore is probably a waste of time and yet I am sure we all do it and I know I certainly do. So for now I must try to just enjoy my pup, play with her and build up the bond and worry about all she has to learn later on.
Different toys
For trials training arguably the most important thing is an obsession with articles and this is something that can be started with a very young pup. Most puppies will play with toys, but that is because the owner thinks that toys are fun, and by their voice and body language the dog quickly catches on and starts to play. However, if you gave most owners a cardboard tube or a small piece of carpet and told them to play with their pup they would not know how. This is because in their eyes it is not a toy and so it is not fun, and after waving it around a few times in front of the pups face without response they declare the pup doesnt like it.
This is how dog toy manufactures make their money as they have realised that the toy must please the owner not the dog. However, if you take the tube, carpet, old sock or bunch of keys and make it come alive, teasing and denying the pup the article, pretty soon it is the only thing it wants, and before long it becomes a very desirable object. So this is where I start trials training, with a box of assorted rubbish cardboard, wood, material, plastic, metal and any other texture or unusual article you can think of.
There is an abundance of free toys if you look around your house and such things as toilet roll middles, lids (metal and plastic) bits of carpet or wood, old socks, strips of rubber, lengths of rope and bits of hosepipe are the sort of things that you would probably throw out, but all can provide a wealth of really exciting toys for a young pup. It must be stressed that these are not toys to leave with your pup but special things that are kept in a box and only come out for special playtimes.
Once you have your box of goodies it is time to convince your pup that what you actually have is a box of treasure, and everything in it is exciting. This sort of training is done in a magic five to ten minutes when the pup is brought indoors on its own for individual quality time. During this highly charged exciting interlude the pup learns from the handlers excitement and body language that the box of delights contains the most wonderful toys, and the best game in the world involves playing with these wonderful things.
It starts with just taking one thing from the box (which for the sake of curiosity and anticipation should have a lid) and convincing the dog that it is the best thing it has ever seen. By teasing and playing with this one thing and making it disappear and reappear the pup will soon learn to chase and bring it back for the game to continue, and when it is really into the game the toy is put away and replaced with another. This is the time for introducing the triggers which will eventually be part of the whole search routine and such words as Wheres it gone?, Can you find it?, Show me, Get it and Give are all things that the pup can learn during this game without even knowing its learning.
Most pups will play tug with an article even from a very young age and as long as due consideration is given to baby teeth and the pull is gentle with the pup winning every time, it is a game which they enjoy and it helps to build the possessiveness which will keep them tracking and searching in later years. The chase instinct comes a little later and if you throw an article for a very young pup it will often just think it has disappeared. Encouraging the chase must be done very close at hand to start with and the article can first be moved in your hand and only when the pup is following and trying to get the article can you let go and push it a little further from you.
Returning articles
Encouraging the pup back is the most important part of this, and if you can get the pup to come back for a fuss with the article in its mouth and not try to take it away it is far more likely to keep coming back. If however as soon as the pup is in reach you are grabbing for its prize it will learn to keep away from you and run the other way when its got something. This is where the Show me command comes in and if you can get the pup to show you the article and give it up and you then immediately make it come alive and give it back the pup will always be happy to bring it to you.
All this basic work is done without any formality and from hiding an article behind your back or under your leg when you sit on the floor, and letting the pup use its nose to find it, it is a simple step to hiding it behind a piece of furniture while the pup watches, and then in another room and eventually you have a pup that will do a thorough search of the room and find and bring back two or three articles. This is in fact far more difficult than a search square, as there is no wind to help, and the pup is searching for a scented article in a houseful of scented articles, but it really does help them to concentrate, and then when you move the same game into the garden you find that the pup is very good at it.
Although the aim of this game is to teach the dog to use its nose and enjoy searching it is amazing what else it learns during these short sessions. I think as dog handlers we automatically give commands to our dogs without realising it, and I have found with Venus that such things as Sit and Wait and even Speak are all being learned as part of this game, so not only is she learning about articles but she is learning basic commands and also building a bond with me that will hopefully develop into a great working relationship and all this in five or ten minutes a day.
So here is a start to trials training that can be done with a very young pup but it can equally be done with an older dog and if you can inspire your dog to play with articles and bring them back to you it is the first step on the road to training trials. There are of course so many more things a trials dog has to learn most of which have to wait until the pup is older and many handlers prefer to do no training at all until the pup is several months old. However, I believe that this early grounding is invaluable as it teaches your pup that you are the one who provides the fun and thus builds a bond between you that is the basis for everything you teach later on. At just 14 weeks Venus has not yet learned much to speak of but she really enjoys our sessions and has already worked out that Im the one that provides the fun and so we have a very good bond and this must be the best basis for a working relationship lets hope so!


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i met a few people who have prickly pear cactus, they let me have some and my mom thought i was growing them (which i am (from seeds) and didnt know i planned on eating them i have a couple questions! 1) my mom wants to know if there are any poisonous prickly pears and wont let me eat them unless i KNOW theres no record of poisoning in prickly pear 2) there green (not ripe) will they still taste good? 3) i have one i forgot to peel and "process" can i ripen it some how? please and thanks for the information |
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First off, I am assuming you are talking about the fruits, not the pads, both of which are edible. 1) All fruits of the family Cactaceae are edible, prickly pear included. 2) Unripe prickly pears are pretty unpleasant tasting, very bitter. It is always best to let them get fully ripe while still on the plant though. 3) If it really was green, then no. If they have started to turn red, sometimes they will completely ripen off the plant. |
I would add: Don't let the fruit ripen too much, even if it's still on the plant. I've found nasty critters inside a few. |
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Here is the sample block I made today. The colors are a bit faded in the picture. I guess I have gotten too much water in my camera. I also have 210 pairs of blocks ready to make 4 patches, but my iron took today to quit, so I'll work on those tomorrow.
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I LOVE HST!!!! Your quilt is going to be beautiful. I have a UFO of trees of many colors... someday I will get back at it. Vicky |
- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 2, 12 at 7:05
Love that block! I can't wait to see these quilts as they progress. Teresa |
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That looks really cool!! |
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This is going to make a very nice quilt!!!!!! I have a hate-hate-hate relationship with irons! That's why I have almost as many irons as sewing machines. |
Looks great! How many tree blocks do you plan to have in your finished quilt top? |
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It's going to be a beauty, Beverly. SharonG/FL-IN |
Love the possibilities with HST's! Gonna be a great quilt> |
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you are one busy woman! That will be very cool Sue |
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That's going to be gorgeous. |
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This is awesome...cool block, can't wait to see more! V |
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Great job, Bev! Looking forward to your sharing your progress with us. Dern those irons...that's why I buy the cheap ones! This last one has been with me for a few years now, thank Goodness! Gwen |
This will be a wonderful quilt! I'm happy I could contribute a few to the effort. |
i'm back 0n with a new lap top. love the pattern. i am doing 3 boys quilts now. this would be good. |
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Love the pine tree block. Haven't seen that one before. TFS. Best to you, |
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Surrounding the picturesque village of Lyons-la-Forêt, the state-owned forest of Lyons is a vast forest massif covering 10,700 hectares. The group of tall trees is famous for being one of the most beautiful beech groves in France.
Dotted with many paths and trails, this verdant area is great for rest and rejuvenation, and is also a choice location for hiking, riding and mountain biking.
Ideal for a family outing, Bordins Arboretum has over 13,000 trees and shrubs in its 8 hectares, with around 90 species from different continents represented there! Discover the treasures of the forest environment on a 3.7 k trail.
When it comes to built heritage, at the heart of the beech grove in the commune of Lisors stand the remains of an old Cistercian abbey, Mortemer Abbey, founded in the 12th century by the King of England, Henry I Beauclerc. Visit the abbey and discover the big 17th-century dwelling, the ruins of the abbey church and the chapter house, the north gallery of the cloister and the dovecote. Also see its museum of monastic life, with its scenographic trail about the ghosts and legends of the abbey and the region!
Another must-see site is Fleury-la-Forêt Castle, from the 17th century, with its beautiful furnished rooms, remarkable kitchen, collection of old dolls and French-style park.
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Handcrafted Soap: All Shapes and Sizes
Although we most commonly picture bar soap as a rectangle, we know that isn't always true. Besides being comfortable to grip, rectangular bars are common because they are also easy to make. Fill the loaf mold and slice the soaps when they're ready. Stand them on their sides to cure and everybody's happy. Right? Of course not; because despite the practicality of the rectangular bar, soapmakers aren't limited to that and so they can and often do, make other shapes. And even the rectangular bars vary in their dimensions, with soapers making a wide variety of heights, widths and depth of soap.
Consider round bars. they are often used for shaving soaps since they can be dropped into a coffee mug. A small minority of soapers prefer the round bars or just make them for certain soaps just for something different.
Oval bars are well-liked because they too, fit in the hand well, but are less common because finding or fashioning a mold is a challenge. Also, soapers are limited in the creative designs afforded them with loaf or slab molds.
We occasionally see square bars and it's a bit surprising that we don't see them more often often, since a mold for square soap would be as easy to make as one for rectangles. This is true with either a loaf or a slab mold, which makes me wonder why this is the case. Perhaps the soap is more awkward to use or it's difficult to make the correct weight bar without making it too thick.
Finally, we have the soaps that are made in decorative molds. Some soapers have difficulty getting their hard traced soap into such a mold without air pockets. Others have a hard time getting the soap out. When it works, however, it yields beautiful, decorative soaps that friends and customers love.
With such a plethora of choices, it's no wonder that soapmakers differ in their preferences.
What is your preference, and why?
Until next time, may your days be filled with bubbles and wax.
Beth Byrne


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Tune in every weekday at 2:20pm when B97.5 will ask a trivia question, if you're the correct caller with the right answer, you could win free lunch or tickets to local events!
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- A Zen Tutorial in Plain Language
A simple, easy to understand, tutorial of Zen and how to use it in your life. Written in plain language, this hopefully dispels the reputation of Zen as being 'mysterious', 'mystical', 'deep', 'hard to get' because of the difficulty in explaining its practice. Zen is actually very practical and simple if what is explained is what it's for and how to practice it. Other teaching books tend to get bogged down in Zen history, Zen terms and rituals. This tutorial tries to put those things aside first and concentrate on the essence of Zen: how it works, why it works, and how it makes our life better. Not a religion nor a cult nor a philosophy, Zen is a healthy mental attitude that can help anyone of any religious background or philosophy. Zen is basically 'yoga for the mind.' So keep your 'head' limber, stretched and relaxed, and make your life and others better in the process. The time to learn Zen is now.
Tap 'Read' to read the tutorial. When you quit and go back to 'Read', it remembers your place. Tap 'Contents' to jump to the different topics:
Learning Zen is no big deal
How our mind works
Realization#1: Thoughts and the thinker are no big deal
Meditation/Practice#1:Do an activity...
Realization#2: You and perfection
The Self
Reality: only one self
The outside world: The world is out there
Reality: no separation
Freedom from fear: Two kinds: regular and premium
Source of fear
What's there to lose?
Meaning: Life is a river
Outside looking in
Getting back in the flow
Zen practice: Meditation: calm you down
Koans: shake you up
Enlightenment vs guilt: aha!
Conclusion: Zen is yoga for the mind
Meditation/Practice #2: Severing duality
Meditation/Practice#3: When waking or before sleeping
- copy paste remember list
If you don't like typing a lot on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, and wish you had a list where you can copy and paste text easily and quickly, enter CopyList!
A quick and easy way to store text you use a lot or might use at school or at work.
Store the most used text in the shortcut list. For the less used text, you can store in category lists.
Just one tap on the text you saved and it's instantly copied to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad's copy memory ready for pasting in other apps.
Very easy to use. Affordable (get it now before prices go up). And you get two apps for the price of one: it was made for both your iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad!
Just added: iPad support for landscape and portrait.
Super intuitive. Super simple. Super useful.
- The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
For people who think there's more to life than cable news, blogs, work, family, gadgets. Find the calmness underneath. Wade through the vastness. Be grounded amidst Life's uncertainties. Peek from a transformed point of view.
Long, long ago, before Lao Tzu left the imperial kingdom, he was asked by a gatekeeper to impart his wisdom before the world lost him altogether. What he left behind was the Tao Te Ching.
This version tries its best to capture the breath, meaning, poetry, and depth that Lao Tzu bequeathed the world, framed in the poignant pictures of artist-photographer Dollie Rubiano.
Available as a universal app in beautiful layout for both iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch versions, it is free for all to share, to be enlightened, to be enjoyed.
Swipe or tap at a page's side to go through the pages. Tap in the middle to hide/show the menu. Quickly go to the page you want via the Contents listing or via your own saved Lookup Tabs. Quickly bookmark a page by tapping on the bookmark icon. Just as briskly go back to your bookmarked page by tapping on the Go-To-Bookmark Arrow.
- Logic Puzzles to enhance your mind
You are a part-time detective who helps out Inspector Thadeus Deprehensio, from the local office, who you affectionately call "Inspector Thad." Together, you will help solve countless cases, some easier than others, some challenging, which will keep your wits sharp, your mind logical, and the world a better place. If you need assistance, just tap the Help button which will reveal all--including the ability to shake this device to start over or to clear your notes grid.
In the free Lite version, select from 4 cases.
For the full version, select from 32 cases of varying difficulty.
Tapping on a case brings you to the main grid. Here, you'll see scrollable text that talks about the case and gives clues you'll need. Based on these clues, you can circle and cross out possible suspects.
Based on the clues and your grid notes, you enter your hypotheses in the Answer page where clicking on 'Check' lets you see if your answers are correct so far--letting you correct what you've missed.
Your changes are always saved! Should you decide to leave the current case unfinished because you want to work on another case, your answers as well as your grid notes are all saved so you can go back to work on them again at a later time.
So what are you waiting for, my dear detective? Get out your magnifying glass, your fingerprint kit and download this app from the iTunes Appstore! The game's afoot!
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HeadSlicer Lite
- Face photo mix and match
What would you look like with Brad Pitt's eyes and Angelina Jolie's lips?
Now you can find out with HeadSlicer!
Just take a picture or get from an image from your Photo app. You can then adjust the size and positioning of your image by pinching with two fingers and dragging with one finger, following the guides so your facial attributes align correctly. You save the adjustments using "Save Zoom", add an oval effect to make the background of your images uniform, and...slice! Mix and match different foreheads, eyes, noses, mouths, chins/necks!
You can also easily undo the oval effect and the zoom adjustments by clicking "Revert".
Have fun seeing what you look like with your cousin's mouth, your classmate or officemate's nose, and your best friend's eyes. Import pictures of celebrities to your Photo app and start trying out their facial features on yours.
Create Photolist categories so you can have a different set of photos for your friends at the club, relatives, school friends, etc.
You can then save your HeadSlicer creation to the Photo app via "Capture" or email it via "Send."
You can also save your original photos via "Photo Save", put them in your various Photo Lists using "Add to Photolist." There's also a "Mirror" feature to adjust photos you took with the front-facing camera (or any photo).
HeadSlicer -- let your facial imagination run wild!
Taxi! Taxi! Help! SOS!
Stop getting ignored and passed by!
With flashing letters, SHOUTING bright neon colors, this app will help grab the attention of taxis, buses, passers-by, a doctor, etc.
Aside from standard 'Taxi' and 'SOS', you can also create your own flashing messages: HEY! FREE! SWIM! DATE! LOVEU!
Choose from a range of blinking neon colors: flaming orange red, neon green, neon blue, neon yellow, traffic sign yellow.
TaxiSOS: don't get mad, get blinking!
CalcBetwixt: Calculate overtime undertime
Calculate your overtime or undertime: just enter the 'From' date and time, and the 'To' date and time and walah! the number of hours and minutes worked is calculated. Click on the plus (+) button to add this to a list that's saved.
At the list view, enter your regular working hours and your overtime or undertime are calculated.
To see the list without adding to it from the startup screen, just click the middle CalcList button.
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To join this online community and receive access to a raft of useful materials, case studies and advice, please sign-up today. You will also be kept up-to-date with exciting news about the next live Summit.
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[1785] Therapeutic Oral Iron Supplementation Associated Mucosal Injury of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract
A Cimino, PB Illei. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
Background: Mucosal injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract due to therapeutic oral iron supplementation is a well-described yet under-recognized entity. Although iron pill aspiration is well documented to cause massive necrosis and stricture of the airways, injury to the bronchial/upper respiratory tract mucosa secondary to aspiration of therapeutic oral iron ingestion has rarely been described.
Design: We describe the mucosal injury pattern in bronchial and hypopharyngeal biopsies of two elderly patients (84 y.o. woman and 8.4 y.o man) who were both receiving therapeutic oral iron supplementation. The patients had no known aspiration events. Patient 1 is an 84 y.o. woman with iron-deficient anemia who developed hemoptysis. Patient 2 is an 84 y.o man with past medical history of prostate cancer and basal cell carcinoma who presented to with an ulcerated and protuberant hypopharyngeal mass suspicious for a neoplasm.
Results: Endoscopy demonstrated friable mucosa and maculopapular lesions in the right mainstem bronchus and in the hypopharynx, respectively. Biopsies of both lesions showed mucosal ulceration with deposits of brown fibrillar material in the epithelium and submucosa with associated fibrohistiocytic reaction. Both patients had been confirmed to be taking oral iron supplements during the weeks prior their presentation. Following modifications in their medications both patients remained asymptomatic. Bronchial washings were also availble in one of the cases and demonstrated numerous crystalline particles within macrophages or free floating. Iron stains were positive in both the biopsy materials and the washings.
Conclusions: Aspiration of therapeutic oral iron supplements result in mucosal injuries that are histologically similar to the mucosal injury seen in the upper gastrointestinal tract with "iron pill" gastritis, which is an under-recognized pathologic diagnosis with important therapeutic implications for patients. These lesions can mimic neoplastic processes in the airways, particularly due to their ulcerative, friable and occasionally protuberant gross appearance. The presence of extracellular crystalline iron in the airway lumen as well as in the mucosa, associated with varying degrees of ulceration and inflammation, confirms the diagnosis of iron-induced injury even in patients with no known aspiration events.
Category: Pulmonary
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Visceral Games and EA announced that the new Army of Two game, subtitled The Devil's Cartel, will launch March 29 in the UK.
Set in Mexico, Alpha and Bravo, two military operatives, must find and neutralize a drug lord. Powered by the impressive Frostbite 2, the shooter promises strong co-op, and great customization options.
"With Army of Two The Devil's Cartel we wanted to take the series in a new direction while also leveraging the aspects that made the first two Army of Two games unique. We knew coming out of the gate that meaningful co-op gameplay, customisation and over-the-top action would be key pillars for us, and we're bringing these elements to the next level by presenting them in a setting that is more serious in order to dial up the intensity", said Julian Beak, executive producer, Visceral Games.
Visceral has also announced details of the Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel Overkill Edition, available to consumers who pre-order the game.
The Overkill Edition includes:
Early Access to Three Overkillers Contracts: Unleash massive destruction with three Contract variations designed for maximum rampage! Players must kill enemies and cause environment destruction to earn enough points to continuously stay in Overkill while making their way to the extraction point.
Tactical Co-op Gear: Lay down sustained cover fire with the TAH-9 side arm while decked out in the polymer textured outfit and mask or wield the Double D automatic shotgun while battling in the intimidating Overkill mask and outfit.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead: Bust out the Day of the Dead themed assault rifle and take on Mexico's most ruthless drug lords in Day of the Dead themed outfit and masks designed by popular tattoo artists


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When I became Registrar of Motor Vehicles last September, I asked that all Registry employees take a pledge with me; a zero tolerance pledge for long waits, discourteous service, untidiness in our offices and carelessness in our work. We hope that our work to date is resulting in less stress and less wasted time for you, our customers. Though we have a ways to go, our employees have taken great strides toward reaching these ultimate goals.
Along the way, I have heard some pretty outrageous stories about Registry procedures and how to get around them. Following this advice will end up getting you a big mess on your hands. So, whenever my colleagues and I hear about one of these "myths," we do our best to try to dispel it immediately. This is not always easy; when people are told about a consequence free solution to their problems they certainly want to believe it. Here are the three most common myths that Ive come across.
Myth #1 - There is a surefire way to avoid surcharges on your car insurance if you get a ticket.
I was recently shown the following email:
"If you get a Traffic ticket - - This has been tried and it works. If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light or whatever the case may be, and you are going to get points on your license, then there is a method to ensure that you DO NOT get any points. When you get your fine, send in your check to pay for it and if the fine is say, $79, then make the check out for $82 or some small amount over the fine. The system will then have to send you back a check for the difference, but here is the trick!
Throw it away!! Points are not assessed to your license until all financial transactions are completed. If you do not cash the check, then the transactions are NOT complete. However, the system has gotten its money and is happy and will not bother you anymore. This information comes from an unmentionable computer company used by each states DMV. Good luck!!! Lets put these cops in their place!"
Fact #1 - I can actually understand where something this strange may sound true, but it isnt. Follow this route and the only thing you will do is create more work for everyone. The Registry does, in fact, issue refund checks for overpayment and for your sake we hope that you will deposit them. But even if you dont cash the check, the system will still charge you any surcharge points.
Myth #2 -There is something called an "International Drivers License" and you need one to drive in a foreign country and you can use one to avoid local law enforcement.
I was recently shown a website that read:
"Need a new driver's license? Too many points or other trouble? Want a license that can never be suspended or revoked? Want ID for nightclubs or hotel check-in? Avoid tickets, fines, and mandatory driver's education. Protect your privacy, and hide your identity.
The United Nations gave you the privilege to drive freely throughout the world! (Convention on International Road Traffic of September 19, 1949 & World Court Decision, The Hague, Netherlands, January 21, 1958)
Take advantage of your rights. Order a valid International Driver's License that can never be suspended or revoked.
Confidentiality assured.
Fact #2 - This is a bogus offer. There simply is no such thing as an International Drivers License. Unfortunately, there are people out there ready to rip off an unsuspecting public. Many of these scams are designed to dupe people who are not familiar with the law, such as international students and others spending limited time in the U.S. or another country. Massachusetts law allows people from more than 130 different nations to drive in the U.S. for up to a year using a license from their native country(U.S. citizens have the same rights in these foreign countries). As for those who have lost their licenses, its tough enough to lose your privilege to drive, dont let yourself get bamboozled by a con-man as well.
Myth #3 - Low number license plates are reserved for "insiders," and these plates are a "secret signal" to the police so youll never get a ticket if you have one of these plates.
Fact #3 - This is not true. Low number plates are not reserved for VIPs nor are they overlooked by law enforcement officials. Still, people love their low numbered plates. Since 1996 the Registry has annually held a low number plate lottery and will again this year. For those interested, applications will be available July 10th and must be submitted by August 18th for our September 14th drawing. The easiest way to get an application is by visiting our website at massrmv.com. You may also drop by a branch office or call us at 617-351-4500.
Log on to massrmv.com for loads of factual information about the Registrys procedures, how to download forms, and to find out about RMV transactions you can do online that could save you a trip to a branch.
Members of the media, please contact the RMV Public Relations Department for more information: email@example.com.


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