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We've covered the rise of the "fatkini" since its inception, and I've always been blown away but the guts and style of women like Gabi Fresh who took such a wildly foreign concept — fat girl in a bikini — and made it something aspirational. When I first saw Gabi in her Swimsuits For All pieces last summer, I was absolutely knocked out. She's a woman who knows her body and knows how to rock it, with self-respect and grace. But, as for me? No, no. No-thank-you-sorry-too-scary-goodbye-aaaaaaah.
I've never worn a two-piece in my life. My stomach has always been the part of me that I am most ashamed of. I held bags in front of it. I stood behind friends in pictures, to hide it. I wore baby-doll dresses hoping to obscure it; then, people would give me their seats on the subway and I'd realize I had only succeeded in looking vaguely pregnant. My legs are okay, my arms are manageable, but my belly and I just don't get along.
But, this last year has taught me one thing about tackling food and body-image issues: If you've got them, flaunt them.
So, I wrote about it. I put on a simple, knee-length, pink dress and our photo team took a full-length shot. And, it helped. You guys helped. The simple act of telling what felt like a nasty little secret made me realize how powerful and healing it is to speak the truth and expose yourself to others, whether they're friends, strangers, or trolls. And, that story had a troll — one I've come to know quite well.
Jay continued to pop up on a number of my stories — anything that had my photo included. (Thanks for reading, Jay!) He'd chime in with more highly original input, such as "put down the fries, ur disgusting," or "you are addicted to cake." Addicted to cake. Well. I can't really top a zinger like that.
Our social team moderates comments, but as an R29 staffer, I have the ability to log in and see the details behind these anonymous accounts. I probably should have just let it go. I have better things to do than fret over what a sixth-grader thinks of me. Buuuuut, I went ahead and checked anyway. Sure enough, Disqus revealed that it was the same sad, little weenie logging in and out under different names to call me a fatty on the Internet. Even more pathetic, he'd log in under other names to respond to himself. Jay would say, "omg ur so gross, go to the gym" and then underneath he'd log in as "Nate" to reply, "no need to state the obvious, Jay." YIKES.
That's it. Jay nailed it. Every single ugly thought I've had about myself, every nasty look I've given my own belly, was summarized by that one, misspelled sentence. Nobody wants to see that. I should cover up and hide.
But, I'm done with hiding. There's always been a little bit of fuck-you in this column, and it's not just for the name-callers. It's for that voice in my own head that thinks the trolls are right. I took this leap with great joy and positivity, but I cannot deny the picked-on, self-hating, stomach-hiding girl a little bit of retribution. That's who this column is for. She's the reason I put on these bikinis. I wore them to the beach, in front of everyone, for her. I stood in front of the cameras wearing them and had the most fun shoot of my life, for her.
The Anti-Diet Project runs on Mondays twice a month. You can also follow my journey on Twitter and Instagram at @mskelseymiller or #antidietproject. If you're new to the column, you can check out all the entries here. And, if you're feeling it, feel free to grab the hashtag yourself. Your sweaty gym selfies and foodie snaps are my sunshine on a cloudy day.


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Criminal Justice students at Vanguard Career and Technology Center wash police cars as they take part in the 9/11 Community Service Day on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2013.
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As area residents took time Wednesday to remember 9/11, students from local schools also took the day to perform community service at several locations.
Tiffinie Leiter, an EMIS/student services coordinator at Vanguard Tech Center, said all of the school's approximately 450 students performed some type of community service Wednesday.
That service ranged from trash pickup on the highway to washing service vehicles for the City of Fremont's police and fire departments. ...

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Wednesday September 26, 2012 Muschamp optimistic that LB Jelani Jenkins might be able to play against LSU
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Photo: Jelani Jenkins, second from left, might be ready to rejoin his teammates Oct. 6 against LSU.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Gators have been without redshirt junior linebacker Jelani Jenkins since early in the first quarter of their win at Texas A&M on Sept. 8.
That could change when No. 3-ranked LSU visits Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct. 6.
"We feel pretty optimistic about him,'' Florida coach Will Muschamp said Wednesday.
Jenkins is scheduled to visit a specialist on Friday and have a pin removed from his surgically repaired right thumb. If Jenkins is able to return in time to play against LSU, Muschamp said it will be with a cast protecting Jenkins' thumb.
"That goes back to pain level and comfort level of playing with a cast,'' Muschamp said. "Right now, we feel that he should be able to go, but again, you never know until the guy looks at it. I don't want to sit there and say he's going right now. I'm not ready to say that."
Jenkins resumed weight training and running last week. He has started 25 games in his career and finished third on the team with 75 tackles last season. He has five tackles – and one tackle for loss – in one game and part of a quarter this season.
"I certainly hope so,'' defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said about the potential of Jenkins returning for LSU. "For us, he provides some real speed. I think the guy is a terrific blitzer, and he can certainly match-up tight end-wise to cover them when we get in our nickel package.
"Hopefully everything goes well with his checkup moving forward."
Quinn said a linebacker or defensive back can play with a cast easier than a defensive lineman since they don't have to use their hands on every single play like a lineman.
In other injury news, Muschamp said Trey Burton (back), Jordan Reed (head), Chaz Green (ankle) and Dominique Easley (knee) should all be ready for the LSU game.
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The holiday shopping season is upon us and the Staunton Public Library is giving holiday shoppers the opportunity to find that special gift for the readers on their list.
This Saturday, 11 talented local authors will offer the fruits of their labor at a book sale and signing, giving readers the special opportunity to purchase a book and have it inscribed by the author.
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A tax bill that would raise revenue $2.1 billion by boosting taxes on high-wage earners, smokers and corporations is headed for debate by the Senate.
The bill, which also helps support a development plan pushed by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester officials say could bring thousands of jobs to Minnesota, is expected to be on the agenda once state Senators return to chambers at 11 a.m.
The bill passed the state House by a 69-65 vote early Monday morning, May 20.
It is one of the last major tax and spending bills the Legislature is taking up as it finalizes a $38 billion budget for 2014-15 before the midnight end of session.
House Taxes Committee Chair Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, said the income tax increase would make the state's taxes fairer because the wealthiest Minnesotans now pay a smaller share of their income on state and local taxes than middle-class taxpayers.
The top 2 percent of wage earners -- about 54,000 taxpayers -- would pay about $1 billion more under the bill. Their tax rate would go up 2 percentage points to 9.85 percent on taxable incomes over $150,000 for singles and $250,000 for couples. That would give Minnesota the fourth-highest state income tax rate in the nation.
Republicans warned, though, that the income tax increases would drive some job creators out of the state, discourage others from moving here and make it harder for businesses to complete for professional talent.
Cigarette taxes would go up $1.60 per pack, and taxes on other tobacco products also would increase sharply. But taxes won't rise for beer, wine or liquor.
"We are closing corporate tax loopholes," Lenczewski said. The bill eliminates $424 million in business tax write-offs, mostly for foreign operations.
Businesses would get an upfront exemption from sales taxes on capital equipment, resulting in an $81 million tax break.
But the bill extends sales taxes for the first time to commercial warehousing and storage services, electronic equipment repair and telecommunications equipment, resulting in a $214 million tax increase for businesses.
Thousands of homeowners and renters would become eligible for property tax refunds for the first time and thousands more would get larger refund checks.
It also provides significant indirect property tax relief. The measure exempts cities and counties from state sales taxes, resulting in $172 million in savings on top of a $130 million increase in state aid to local governments. The bill slaps a 3-percent cap on local property tax levy increases next year.
A backup funding source for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium is tucked into the tax bill. It deposits a one-time, $24.5 million cigarette tax windfall into a stadium account and closes a corporate loophole to provide about $20 million a year in future years, if needed. Dayton and lawmakers crafted the backup plan after the main source of stadium funding -- electronic pull and bingo tax revenue -- fell short.
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MESA COUNTY, Colo. Representative Jared Wright asks state senators to step up when it comes to money for the western slope.
When oil and gas companies extract energy resources from our public lands they pay a royalty on it. In the past, 50% of the Federal Mineral Lease Royalty payments were kept by the government and the other half pumped back into the community.
In 2008, it changed and now the government skims a 2% fee off the money that goes back to the people.
"The people here at home, almost everyone in some way that lives in this community, is impacted in a positive economic way by the oil and gas production and they're now not seeing the benefits from that coming back to our community," said Representative Jared Wright.
Wright wrote a letter to Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet asking them to stop the current Federal Mineral Lease payments practice in order for the Western Slope to take in more money.
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ALLEN, Texas (AP) -- A $60 million high school football stadium that opened to massive fanfare in 2012 will be shut down for the upcoming season after cracks were found in the concrete concourse.
Allen Independent School District administrators say the structural problems at Eagle Stadium need significant repairs that will be paid for by the architectural firm and construction company.
The district said Tuesday that both companies have offered $1 million each to begin the repairs, but that their insurance companies refused to make the payments.
Allen taxpayers approved a $119 million bond issue that included funding for the 18,000-seat stadium. The district closed the stadium in February after extensive cracks were discovered. Consultants hired by the district found further code violations.
Allen won the Class 5A Division I state championship last season.
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The Big Read kicks off with "An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe" at The Orpheum Theatre on Saturday.
The Big Read kicks off with "An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe" at The Orpheum Theatre on Saturday.
"The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" has been selected for the 2011 Big Read.
Karly Steele, reference librarian at the Galesburg Public Library who oversees Big Read, said Poe was selected because "we had a lot of response with paranormal activities and thought it would be fun that all ages could be involved in. Everyone loves a good scary story."
At the 7 p.m. event on Saturday, which is free, Poe will be portrayed by David Keltz, who gave his first performance at Edgar Allan Poe on Halloween night 1991 at Poe's grave.
He will be reciting "Eldorado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," "The Raven," and "The Bells," according to Steele.
Keltz has performed in Prague, Czech Republic, for the International Poe Festival, opening the festival at the Rudolfinum Concert Hall with "The Bells." Stateside, he brings Edgar Poe to life throughout the United States for elementary and high schools, universities and private organizations.
Keltz's television credits include "Homicide: Life on the Street," and for the BBC, "Hannah USA." Film credits include "E.A. Poe: Visionary" and "The Raven" for arte-TV in Germany and France. In 1995 he personified Edgar Allan Poe in TV commercials for the NFL Baltimore Ravens. Stage credits include leading roles in "Exit the King," "Sticks and Bones," "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" and "Rashomon." As a solo performer, he reincarnates such diverse characters as D.H. Lawrence, H.L. Mencken, Captain John Smith and Orson Squire Fowler.
Steele said in the past the Big Read has kicked off with one big event, but this is the first year there has been a standalone event to launch things.
"Mr. Keltz works with a lot of Big Read communities," she said. "He's immensely popular. I'm really hoping we get a good turnout."
Free copies of "The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" and other Big Read materials will be distributed at the event. Those who cannot attend can pick material up at the library beginning Saturday.
Upcoming Edgar Allan Poe Events
- March 8, 1 p.m. — Book discussion of "The Beautiful Cigar Girl" by Daniel Stashower, a book about the true history behind Poe's tale "The Mystery of Marie Roget." The author will join in on the conversation by phone. 2 p.m. — "Edgar Allan Poe: Biography." Learn more about this complex and versatile writer in a free viewing of the A&E Biography of Edgar Allan Poe, upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library.
- March 24, 6:30 p.m. — Decoding Poe. Knox College professor John Dooley will lead a discussion about the use of cryptography in Poe's short story "The Gold Bug" and other works of fiction. Free and open to all, upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library.
Page 2 of 2 - - March 28, 6:30 p.m. — The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe. Come to the Charger Center, 1200 Buchanan St., Carthage, to spend a spine-tingling evening in the parlor of Edgar Allan Poe. Actor and educator Brian "Fox" Ellis will recount the tormented true tales of Poe's life and how they led to his classic tales of terror. For more information, call the Carthage Public Library at (217) 357-3232.
- April 7, 7 p.m. — Paranormal investigator Sylvia Shults will present a bone-chilling program about ghosts in Illinois at the Galesburg Public Library. The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of her book, "Ghosts of the Illinois River." Teens and older children are invited to join.
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Guide to simple tileset edits
Once upon a time I submitted a mapping tutorial, and towards the end mentioned:
"Simple edits and recolors: Everyone can do this, and it helps a lot to create ambience. You may find that repeating, for example, the same weeds and flowers in fields over and over across the world gets old. It's simple enough to recolor the flowers or make a simple cut/paste job to come up with new items. Small objects like flowers and single tile decorations are usually simple to cut and combine.
There's also recoloring. The same grassy tiles can become a different map just by changing the colors (making the coloring greyer, more vibrant, a different tone, whatever) same goes for walls and floors.
So if you ever feel like those trees, caves and stones are looking boring, crack open a graphics editor and mess with the tiles a bit."
That said, I rarely see people posting screenshots of edited tilesets that are NOT parallaxes (those usually go hand in hand with editing so no need to mention them here), and there seems to be the fact that some people claim they could not "do that sort of thing".
Simple edits can go a long way, and give the dreaded "RTP style" a fresh look if used well.
Now, what I will describe here is extremely basic. I will not talk about complex editing because frankly, I can't do it myself so well, nor will I explain how image editors work in detail: there are many tutorials out there and help files to help you out, I will only give basic instructions.
There are roughly 3 very simple techniques: rearranging, clumping and recoloring.
-Rearranging is by far the easiest, it simply means moving the tile around in the grid so it has a different position (for example, moving furniture so they line up better with the walls).
-Clumping is to combine one or more tiles in a pattern so they create a cohesive and visually nice tiles. It's usually done with plants (for wilderness natural effects) and small items.
-Recoloring means changing the color of a tile. This can mean changing the color of only one part of the tile or the entire thing (such as the bloom of a flower or the whole plant, leaves and all).
A few things before we start:
I won't be fiddling with the A tiles except for recoloring the basic grass, since autotiles require some knowledge and I'm not here to explain that. What we will do is simple: create an edited tileset for a new area.
I'll be making a sample map of a shop in a forest so we can illustrate the change from the default to the new edited tileset.
The very first thing you should think about:
What are you doing?
Even if for the purpose of this tutorial I'll be editing almost all the pieces for the tileset, that doesn't have to be what you do. Maybe you simply need a few extras or adjustments to an existing tileset, in which case you may want to simply edit a tile sheet directly.
But let's say you want to make a thematic tileset. For this tutorial, as I said, we'll be making a forest area with a small shop, but we will make it all slightly different so you can see all the steps.
Gather your materials.
Get all the materials you think you will need beforehand. The default tileset, the custom materials, stuff you found on the forum (don't forget to credit the creators when you're done!), anything you feel you will need.
If you're doing an entire tileset, copy one of the default sets (Interior/Outside/Dungeon) from A (1 to 5) to B (B to E are all the same, so one will suffice. Rename them to whatever you want. Especially for the A tiles, it's important to have some reference to work with so you don't accidentally mess up the autotiles.
Those will be the final images you will import into the game. I strongly recommend you use another, larger image file to do the editing so you have the space to comfortably manipulate the tiles.
Ok, now off we go!
So now that we know the three ways of simple edits we can mix them all to create our tileset. Here we have all we need for our little forest shop. To make things easier on ourselves, we will do the recoloring first, then the rearrangement and clumping.
Now what's left? Arranging them on your tileset sheets. Keep in mind the sheet size (512*512) and make sure you align the tiles to the grid well.
Here we added the recolored A2 tiles to an existing Ouside_A2 tile, and created a new B tile:
Import the tile sheets and configure the tileset.
Remember that if the tileset setup is similar to a default one you can save time configuring passabilities by copypasting a tileset and substituting and fixing the new tiles.
And we're done! Now to map the bastard!
Here, have a before and after (if we had tried using the normal exterior and interior tilesets).
Before: [with default RTP tiles]
After: [with new edited tiles]
Not bad for a quick editing job, is it?
This was done in a very shallow way, so putting even a little time into the process makes a difference. Above all, it breaks the "I've seen the rtp tiles seven thousand times already" feeling.
There are many more ways to edit tiles out there, but I'm not going to get into that.
Cut-pasting, changing size and angle; I recommend you experiment a bit to see what works and what doesn't. Learning to use the image editors is a big factor to editing, so be patient and start small.
I hope this helped and encouraged people to try their hand at simple edits!
Edited by Indrah, 21 July 2012 - 09:13 AM.


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Search and Social Lessons from the Zenith Social Media Marketing ConferenceTuesday, June 10th, 2014
Last month's Zenith Social Media Marketing Conference opened with a blast of presentational energy from Neal Rodriguez. While there's no video of his keynote available, his YouTube channel will give you some sense of how Neal can wake up an early-morning crowd in a packed ballroom.
The conference, hosted by Marty Weintraub's agency, aimClear, was an impressive affair. Though Duluth is smallish metro area of roughly 100,000 population, the event attracted twice as many attendees as some similar events in larger cities, with speakers from around the country.
Among the first group of morning breakout sessions was "Using Social Media Analytics To Define ROI KPIs." Grant Tilus and Katy Katz of Collegis discussed the virtual demise of organic reach on Facebook, and what to do about it.
They also advised that marketers set SMART goals, and presented a selection of best practices for advertising on popular social networks:
Among other key takeaways from Grant and Katy:
- • Use the scientific method. Start with research: is your goal achievable? What's the best way to accomplish it? Then form the hypothesis – the idea you can test, the goal, the KPI, what you are trying to achieve. For example, "This Facebook contest will drive 100 new leads in 90 days."
- • To crack the organic code, tap into human psychology; people like content tnat: makes us feel good, gives us answers, tells a story, or surprises us. Pick the right time of the day and week to post (e.g. Facebook work best over lunch).
- • Track your campaign like a case study. Report positive and negative outcomes of the campaign. Learn what works and document it so it can be replicated. Separate the results from different platforms, but use consistent lamguage.
- • Only 22% of businesses track their social results well.
Next up, Regis Hadiaris of Quicken Loans, Will Scott of Search Influence, and Joe Warner of aimClear presented "SEO, Social Media & What Every Marketer (SRSLY) Must Do." The three played off each other adeptly, alternately focusing on the social, technical, and content-driven aspects of search.
Key lessons about SEO in 2014:
- • The days of tips & tricks in SEO are over. Google tests and updates daily. Follow Google Webmaster guidelines well – this is now the only option.
- • Make a list of the questions that your customers and prospects ask most frequently (talk to sales and customer service reps if necessary to generate this), then provide content in various formats (blog posts, white papers, video, presentations, infographics) that answers those questions.
- • Reputation management (the knowledge graph) is vital for SEO – Google wants to know who you are and how legitimate you are. This means making the effort to get dodgy links taken down or disavowed. Essentially, Google will judge your website by the company it keeps, so try to attach your content to high-authority sites like Forbes and industry-specific trade journals (a key channel in the web presence optimization (WPO) model).
- • The "coolest newest thing" you can do is to implement schema tags, e.g. tagging your contact page for local SEO. Use a WordPress plugin to simplify the process of highlighting news, product, and other specific types of content.
- • Three key technical elements in using Google+ for seo: 1) Link your website to your business G+ profile (and back); 2) Use Google authorship (link your blog to the author's G+ page; and 3) add a G+ sharing button to all pages on your site.
- • Implementing Google authorship can increase click-through rates (CTRs) dramatically, even without any ranking change, by adding photo to a business result. G+ interaction gets more rich data into search results, which increases clicks. 20% of searchers, on average, looked at the second page of results on searches back in 2006. Now it's 2% (because search engines have gotten better).
- • "If you don't have open graph tags on your site, need to do that now." For WordPress blogs or sites, use a plugin like WP Open Graph or Facebook Open Graph Meta Tags for WordPress to simplify the process.
- • Google's objectives is to classify EVERYTHING. Sponsorships create brand mentions that make you a real brand. Industry/community activities (associations, analysts, events, community involvement), which are good things to do anyway, also build your brand in search (and are another key channel in the WPO framework).
- • To boost the value of your Google authorship, publish more in more places, and tag it back to your Google+ profile.
Finally, the brilliant Lisa Buyer and Lisa Grimm concisely and helpfully summarized everything new with Twitter in the past year or so, combined with timeless best practices, in "Breaking Bad with Twitter! Game Changing Tactics & Prodigal ROI."
It would be impossible to top the summary of this presentation that Lisa Buyer published on her Social PR Chat blog, so check that out. A few quick takeaways:
- • "Pin" a high-value tweet to the top or your profile, by going to your profile and click "pin to your profile page" from the bottom of your selected tweet. Best practice: use an image with this.
- • The ideal tweet structure: headline, link, no more than three hashtags. End with a hashtag, but don't start with one. Put the link near the middle of the tweet. Keep the total length under 120 characters.
- • Perform random acts of kindness for followers.
The post-conference free martinis were a nice touch too.
24 of the Best Google+ Guides, Tips, Rants and Raves of 2012Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Will Google+ be a "Facebook killer" or just Google's next failed social network? It's certainly gaining traction, with over 500 million users now on board, already half of Facebook's total. Then again, the average Facebook user spends nearly seven hours per month on the site—compared to just three minutes for the average Google+user.
Many of this year's best posts about Google's newest social platform were written early in the year. Since then, though the user base has continued to grow, enthusiasm seems to have waned. While Marty Weintraub offers a more provocative metaphor below, it almost seems like Google+ is becoming the colonoscopy of social networks: everyone agrees it's vitally important, but few people really want to talk about it or spend any more time on it than absolutely necessary.
"Ghost town" or not, many experts agree that Google+ is here to stay, and it's valuable for b2b marketing, SEO, personal branding, and reputation management. So what makes Google+ special? What are the best practices for business use of the platform? How can an individual or organization most efficiently grow a following there? And will Google+ end Facebook's domination of social networking—or will it "break the Internet"?
Find those answers and more here in two dozen of the best Google+ guides, tips, rants and raves of the past year.
Google+ Guides and Tips
5 Things Google+ Offers Brands That Facebook Doesn't by Sprout Insights
Susan Gunelius outlines five social networking features unique to Google+, including circles (which enable you to "separate your customers from your colleagues and online influencers from your business partners") and hangouts (which can be "used for things like small-group webinars, question and answer sessions, and more").
Why brands will lose if they ignore Google+ by iMedia Connection
Though he calls Google+ a "half-baked invention," Daniel Flamberg nevertheless advises that "savvy marketers should use Google+ these five ways," including experimenting with hangouts, expanding social assets and audiences, and optimizing branded search: "Link owned digital assets to Google+. Use the +1 and encourage your followers to do the same. Plant +1 badges on all your assets to take advantage of the Direct Connect tool that automatically brings customers and prospects searching in your category to your page."
6 Steps to Getting Started With Google+ by Social Media Examiner
For marketers who are either still on the fence about Google+ or just haven't done much with it, Marc Pitman provides an excellent guide to the basics like filling up your links "While you're editing your 'about' page, be sure to pay attention to the 'other profiles' section…(consider adding) links to other social media networks, links to your business sites (and) links to special pages on your website."
The First 5 Things You Should Do With Your Google+ Business Page by WindMill Networking
Once you've finished with Marc Pitman's post above, Mark Traphagen presents a five-step process for taking your business presence on Google+ to the next level, starting with 1 four-item list on optimizing your page for SEO followed by upgraded the visual appearance of your page and filling your stream with quality content.
3 reasons Google+ is not a social network by iMedia Connection
Lauren Friedman explains why she thinks Google+ is not a social network but brands should be there anyway–for example, for SEO purposes: "The best way brands can take advantage of Google+ is to amp-up their SEO. Each time a user clicks the +1 button, it helps with that brand's SEO and the content getting served to users above other content. Search results are personalized based on the +1s of those in your circles, and as a marketer, that changes the game. Search results are still based on Google's proprietary algorithms, but sites with more +1s will appear to be more relevant and thus ranked higher."
3 Successful Google+ Pages and Why They Work by Social Media Examiner
Lisa Peyton highlights three examples of successful Google+ brand pages such as the NASA page, where "The active space and science community on Google+ may support speculation that platform users are mostly tech-savvy early adopters. This finding contradicts the fact that the TOP Google+ profile belongs to pop star Britney spears. However, her page garners less engagement based upon the number of followers than the top brands outlined in this article."
Google+ for SEO? Don't Focus on Your Brand Page! by B2B Digital Marketing
Contradicting popular wisdom, Eric Wittlake argues that "Google+ Brand Pages are not the ticket to SEO success. In fact, if you focus your Google+ efforts on your new brand page, you will miss the most important search benefits of Google+." He then outline three strategies he says are designed to improve search rank and traffic.
6 Reasons Why Adding Google+ to Your Web Presence & SEO Strategy is a Good Idea by iMedia Connection
Krista LaRiviere of web presence optimization software vendor gShift Labs offers six reasons for brands to embrace Google+, among them fresh content ("Google+ is just one more place to publish your press releases, blogs, testimonials, case studies and news. The difference with Google+ is that your content, if found, will be listed at the top of Google personal results mixed in with traditional search results") and the fact that Google+ produces social signals which factor into Google's ranking algorithm.
32 Totally Free Google "Search Plus Your World" #SEO Resources by aimClear Blog
Frequent best-of honoree Marty Weintraub compares Google+ to a dominatrix (it makes sense the way he writes it), offering short-term pleasure (search rank improvement) at the expense of long-term frustration. Still, he thinks it's worth the effort to chase the temporary bump and so shares an excellent list of nearly three dozen how-to articles from writers like Lisa Barone, Matt McGee and Stephanie Cain.
Reputation Management: How Google+ Can Be Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy by Business2Community
Contending that "PageRank, Google's ranking scoring system, is profoundly impacted by these (Google +1) votes," Danny DeMichele provides a simple four-step process for using Google+ as part of a broader reputation (personal or brand) strategy.
20 Google+ Terms and Definitions You Need to Know by Sprout Insights
Susan Gunelius (again) presents helpful definitions of basic (e.g., "Chat: Using the Chat feature, you can notify people in your Google+ Circles that you're online and available for an online chat from within Google+") and advanced Google+ terms (such as "Data Liberation: Use this feature to download and backup the content in your Google+ Account, which is available through the Google+ Settings option [the gear icon in the upper-right corner of your screen when you're logged into your Google+ account"]).
How Google's +1 Button Affects SEO by Mashable
Keith Kaplan explains that although "The +1 has an indirect effect on your site's search rank. This does not mean the more +1's a link has, the higher rank it achieves in traditional search results," it can indirectly help with SEO by making a piece of content more likely to be clicked on and shared on other social networks—which does actually affect rank.
How to Effectively Create a Google+ Following of 10,000 Engaged Fans by Search Engine Watch
Eric Siu shares advice from Fraser Cain, publisher of the Universe Today space and astronomy news website, on how to build, maintain and engage a large following on Google+. Eric contends that Fraser's success, based on unique content and active network, belies the notion promoted by some (such as Austin Carr, below) that Google+ is a "ghost town."
Build Your Google Plus Page Following with Topical Pages by WindMill Networking
This tip from guest blogger Mark Traphagen (again) is almost too good to share. "What if you could create opt-in subscription lists on Google+? You can! Here's the wonderful secret: you can create a Google+ page about virtually anything, including a topic. It doesn't necessarily have to be connected with a brand name." He then details a "simple strategy for using Pages to create opt-in subscription lists about specific topics."
Quick Tricks to Make Your Google Plus Business Page Sparkle by ZD Design Blog
Again arguing against the "Google+ is a ghost town" thesis, Donnie Bryant here provides a handful of helpful tips for getting more performance out of a Google+ business page, from creating a short URL and maximizing the use of photos and video to encouraging sharing.
The Marketer's Guide to Google Plus by KISSmetrics
Zach Bulygo offers a highly detailed and richly illustrated guide to marketing on Google+, from the basics of business page setup and getting a verified name to optimizing your tagline, use of photos. Google+ author tag and the +1 sharing button.
How to Use Google Plus for Personal Branding and Establishing Author Rank by WindMill Networking
Neal Schaffer quotes Mark Traphagen (one last time), who calls Google+ a "powerhouse" because of its "tight integration into Google search. Google+ posts are easily indexed by Google search, and unlike tweets or Facebook posts, are treated much like regular web pages. That means a well-constructed G+ post (with a main keyword in the first sentence/title and a good amount of engagement) can rank well in Google search and, unlike other social media status posts, actually stay ranked for a long time," and explains why Google authorship is important and how to set it up.
Google+ Rants and Raves
Google+ Is Going To Mess Up The Internet by ReadWrite
Jon Mitchell is not a fan of Google's latest social network and isn't afraid to say so. He writes, "Google tools used to enhance the Internet. But as Google ships 'the Google part' of its new Google+ identity, it's breaking the Web it once helped build," and then offers half a dozen specific reasons why.
"Don't Be Evil" Tool — Backed By Facebook & Twitter — Shows Google's "Search Plus Your World" Can Go Beyond Google+ by Search Engine Land
Danny Sullivan details the use and results from the "Don't be Evil" browser bookmarklet, stating that "The companies behind the tool feel Google's hasn't focused on what's best for its users with Search Plus Your World. They have a good point. But the tool makes this point better than all the debates that have happened so far around Search Plus Your Word, because it shows what Google could have done to better serve searchers, if it had wanted to." He also explains how some features of Google+ are part of the problem.
How Google+ Is Encircling Your Brand by MediaPost
Though he believes "Google+ is emerging as a great way for brands to connect directly with consumers," Gavin O'Malley also notes that a disproportionate share of interaction is driven by a few aggressive, early adopting brands on the platform, and points out "Google+ still has less than 1/100th the number of total consumers interacting with the top 100 brands that Facebook has achieved."
Exclusive: New Google+ Study Reveals Minimal Social Activity, Weak User Engagement by Fast Company
Austin Carr reports on the findings of a study which paints "very poor picture of the search giant's social network–a picture of waning interest, weak user engagement, and minimal social activity." Among te research findings from RJ Metrics, "Roughly 30% of users who make a public post never make a second one" and "Even after making five public posts, there is a 15% chance that a user will not post publicly again." The author concludes that Google+ "might indeed just be a 'virtual ghost town,' as some have argued."
Think You Don't Need Google+ in Your Business? Think Again! by Rebekah Radice
While acknowledging that Google+ has its shortcomings and that many marketers remain (not entirely unreasonably) skeptical about the platform, Rebekah Radice nevertheless offers half a dozen reasons to embrace Google's social network, such as the circles and hangouts features and the B2B networking value.
With Google+ Communities, Google launches its own version of Facebook Groups by VentureBeat
Tom Cheredar explains how Google+ Communities work and how this capability compares with Facebook groups: "There are a few notable (notable differences between Google+ Communities and Facebook Groups), including the ability to start a Google Hangout video chat with the community and sharing things specifically with G+ communities from any +1 button. That's pretty cool, and something that might actually attract people to use it over Facebook."
Google+ becomes the world's social platform…with Community by Relevanza
Writing that "While Google announced Google+ reached 500 million users, the bigger announcement by far was the roll out of Google+ Communities," Steve Hart explains what Communities are, how they work, what they can be used for, and why they are "a BFD."


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Recipe: Southwestern Steak Rub
This recipe for Southwestern Steak Rub is so easy and adds so much flavor to a steak. It takes minutes to make and all you have to do is rub it on your steak and let it set for about one hour in the refrigerator.
Remember rubs add flavor and don't tenderize… so use a good cut of meat. If you think your meat needs tenderizing…. use a marinade instead.
Recipe: Southwestern Steak Rub
All you need:
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground pepper
All you need to do:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Rub the spices on all sides of the steak.
Place steak on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Place in the refrigerator for one hour.
Allow steaks to return to room temperature before grilling.


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Make Oastler Lake a convenient base for exploring Parry Sound and Georgian Bay or relax in the park, enjoying the long, sandy beach. The park features scenic waterfront campsites in five campgrounds: Beachside, Lakeview, The Point, Hardwood Hill and Riverside. The Point offers walk-in campsites. Enjoy scenic, rocky shorelines and access to summer hiking and winter ski trails.
You are in bear country so please take precautions to bear proof your site. Refer to the park tabloid for more information.
Note: railway tracks near the park are used frequently.
The park provides car camping in five campgrounds. Each campground offers easy access to drinking water, toilets and a comfort station. There is also a small boat launch; a trailer dumping/filling station and a picnic shelter close by. Parking for one vehicle is allowed on the campsite and all other vehicles must park in the additional vehicle parking lot. The park has water filling stations throughout however there is a boil water advisory in effect.
The Point Campground is radio-free.
Ten walk-in campsites are located on the tip of the peninsula in the Point Campground. Parking for one vehicle per campsite is available and is approximately 100 to 300 metres from your campsite.
Canoe rentals are available on first-come, first-served basis for campers.
Oastler Lake boasts one of the best beaches in the Parry Sound Area. There is plenty of room to play a game of volleyball, build sand sculptures, or just relax on the beach.
This small inland lake is suitable for small boats less than 20 feet long. There is a boat launch and limited docking facilities on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer is the best time to fish for Rainbow Trout, pike and bass. Please refer to the Ontario Fishing Regulations for seasons.
Cycling on park roads is limited. Please wear your helmets and use extra caution. The Seguin Recreational Trail is a 5 km drive outside of the park, take exit 214 just off of Hwy. 400.
Enjoy modern camping facilities on beautiful Oastler Lake.
Paddle your way across the lake in rental canoes with free Personal Floatation Device (PFD) rentals!
For the four legged campers, Oastler offers a pet friendly swimming area.
Enjoy modern camping facilities on beautiful Oastler Lake. Comfort stations with showers and flush toilets are located in the campground. Paddle your way across the lake in rental canoes with free Personal Floatation Device (PFD) rentals! For the four legged campers, Oastler offers a pet friendly swimming area.
There are barrier-free showers and flush toilets in the comfort stations.
Great place to spend the day swimming, having a family picnic or barbeque.
Small launch, limited space, first come-first serve
Canoes are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis, but may only be used within the park on Oastler Lake.
Souvenirs, clothing and firewood are available for purchase at the Park Office. Groceries can be purchased in Parry Sound, just minutes down the road from the park.
Reservations are recommended and can be made for a half day or full day.
The Pet Exercise Area includes a very small sandy beach, grassy area with a couple benches and picnic tables. It's a great place to bring your pet for a swim off-leash.
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Oh, this could be problematic. The HP Byron Nelson Championship will be running live tweets on leaderboards all over the course throughout the tournament. All you have to do is add the appropriate #hpbnc hashmark to your tweet, and boom: It's all over the course. (Presumably, there's some quality control involved somewhere. Hopefully.)
Anyway, you can throw out good wishes to various golfers on-site or prod 'em on to victory. And if you don't know what to write, our boy Jonathan Wall is on-site this week at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. How about you tweet that he get back to work? Keep him honest!
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It has been said that "Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity". Over the past several weeks, I have had many experiences that I feel separate our community and the Morgan School District from mediocrity. I would like to share a few experiences with you and also congratulate this wonderful community in which we live.
A few weeks ago, our sports teams competed in state playoff games. Our football team traveled to Hurricane to participate in the first round of the state 3-A football playoffs. Our student athletes, cheerleaders, drill team, and many community members made the long five-hour drive to support our team. Our goal was to come away with the upset victory and to advance to the next round of the playoffs. As we are all aware, the boys came up a little short in the final score; but as the weeks have passed, I have realized that we came away champions. Just the other day, I received a thank you note from a student attending Hurricane High School that I would like to share with our community. The note read:
Dear Morgan High School,
A week ago, at the Morgan vs. Hurricane football game, my community held a "miracle in a minute" in my behalf. Jars were passed around the crowds for one minute in an effort to raise money for my pending kidney transplant. My family and I would like to thank your school and your community for the generous donations that were given that night. We were AMAZED at the support that was shown to us by your school! We are truly grateful. Thank You!
Joe Evans
As I have thought about this, I am so proud to be a Morgan Trojan. It impresses me that a community that travels and supports our kids would open their hearts and share that with members of another school community.
During this same weekend, our volleyball girls were participating at the state 3-A championship volleyball tournament. As we know, our girls played very well and were able to win the state 3-A volleyball title in convincing fashion. I was proud of the way our coaches and players conducted themselves during the two-day tournament. I was able to sit down on the floor during the championship game and look up at the rows and rows of maroon and white support. Again, I was amazed at this community and the support given to our students. This type of support for all of our students separates us from mediocrity.
The last experience I would like to make mention of occurred a couple of weeks ago. The Morgan Education Foundation hosted an auction at the high school to raise money for our schools. As I attended the auction that night, I was so impressed by the many community members that gave so freely to benefit our school district and students. I would like to thank the many people who purchased items in support of our students. I would also like to thank those individuals that donated money to fund a classroom or a program. It is more than impressive to me to see the support of this great community.
I am privileged to have the opportunity to see the students of this community work hard and do their best every day. We often get to see students perform in a sport or on a stage, but I want to congratulate all the students of our school district that take their academics seriously and put forth their best effort each day. Paul 'Bear" Bryant said, "Show class, have pride and display character. If you do, success takes care of itself." I truly believe this statement. We may not host the championship trophy every time, but living in a community with such great kids and community support definitely presents an attitude that separates excellence from mediocrity. Yes, I am proud to be a Trojan!


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|Direct toxic effect of iodide in excess on iodine-deficient thyroid glands: epithelial necrosis and inflammation associated with lipofuscin accumulation.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 3720915 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|Involution of thyroid hyperplasia (induced by a low iodine diet and a goitrogen, propylthiouracil, PTU) was obtained in mice by administering a high or a moderate dose of iodide (HID or MID, respectively). In HID involuting glands, vasoconstriction was observed after 12 hr whereas necrosis and inflammation were very abundant as early as after 6 hr and maximal after 48 hr. They were not prevented by papaverine by which vasoconstriction was inhibited, but were inhibited by the continuation of PTU by which iodide oxidation and organification were inhibited. Lipofuscin inclusions in thyroid and inflammatory cells were always associated with necrosis. On the contrary, when involution was induced by MID or by HID + triiodothyronine (T3), or by T3 alone, neither necrosis nor inflammation occurred and apoptosis was the only mode of cell deletion. No lipofuscin inclusion occurred. Our results demonstrate that iodide in excess, after being oxidized or organified, is directly toxic for iodine-deficient thyroid cells. The presence of lipofuscin suggests that its toxicity is mediated by lipid peroxidation, a consequence of production of free radicals in excess.
|I Mahmoud; I Colin; M C Many; J F Denef
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Epithelium / pathology
Iodides / pharmacology*
Iodine / deficiency*
Lipofuscin / metabolism*
Mice, Inbred ICR
Microscopy, Electron
Papaverine / pharmacology
Pigments, Biological / metabolism*
Thyroid Gland / drug effects*, pathology, ultrastructure
Thyroiditis / pathology
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Two officers have been recognized by the Iowa City Police Department.
At a Jan. 14 ceremony, officer Alex Stricker was named the department's officer of the year. Stricker, who joined the force in August 2009, was recognized for his hard work and dedication to duty. Stricker is a late-night patrol officer, member of the Special Response Team and crime scene technician.
Officer Al Mebus was given the Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award at the same ceremony. The award was established in 1999 by several retired officers to honor the life work of Capt. Dick Lee. The award is meant to reflect the qualities embodied by Capt. Lee, including professionalism, compassion for citizens and other officers, unique and effective ways of accomplishing objectives and a demonstration of a specific action or program exemplifying these criteria.
Mebus joined the department in 1990, "has an outstanding work ethic and is willing to go above and beyond the standard to assist the citizens of Iowa City and his coworkers," according to a news release announcing the awards. Mebus is a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and a technical accident investigator.


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It's always great to get to know new jewelry lines that are filled with unique styles. Chicago designer Laura Lombardi makes all her pieces by hand from carefully selected vintage and repurposed styles. Our favorite pieces include a brass cuff made from oval shaped copper and brass wire ($300), a delicate geometric bib necklace made with vintage triangle charms ($110), and a three-tier fringe copper necklace ($275).


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How to make 10x Phosphate Buffered Saline, pH 7.4(0.2 M phosphate, 1.5 M NaCl)Materials2.28 g NaH2PO4 (mw=120; 0.038M) or 2.62g NaH2PO4(H2O) (mw=137.99; 0.038M) (Note: monobasic)11.5g Na2HPO4 (mw=141.96; 0.162M)(Note: dibasic)43.84g NaClMake it upAdd NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4 and NaCl to 450 ml dH2O.Adjust pH to 7.4 by adding dilute (1N) HCl if necessary.Bring the final volume to 500 ml with water.Dilute 1:10 for final concentration.Rb
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." -- Einstein
Thanks a lot for this...
Vilay Khandelwal
This may not be the place for this, but instead of making your own 10X PBS you can always buy it pre-made. This is why I bring this up:
Reagent-wise, it will cost you about $6 to make 500 ml of 10X PBS (rough estimate). The same solution bought from vendors like Invitrogen would cost you between $20 and $30. The difference, about $10 to $20, is the amount of time you spend getting the reagents, weighing them, getting the distilled water, getting all of this into solution, getting the pH of the solution to the right pH, and very likely autoclaving the solution.
I am all for saving money, but at the same time I think it is important to consider every option. How much money is your time worth? Unfortunately a post-doc's time tends to be significantly undervalued. Plus you could argue that a bottle of 10X PBS is likely of higher quality than one made in the lab (nothing against a scientist's prowess in making solution, but from experience I can tell you that the autoclave is not always working as it should, the water filter has likely not been maintained for some time, and the balance well, it gets used a lot).
My two cents :)
Ivan Delgado OrlicCarlsbad, CA
I tend to agree with Ivan here. Since I moved to a company and all of the solutions and medias are stocked downstairs, my productivity has skyrocketed. I easily get 10 times more done when I don' t have to worry about making reagents, troubleshooting what went wrong with reagents, etc. The argument doesn't always work with every PI but it's a discussion worth having.
Thanks for the suggestion. My prof is really old school and I am sure wont be interested in buying something when one can make it. We even write our own softwares and design our instruments and get it made in machine shops even when u can buy something similar at a competitive rate. I think the ideology is to make sure that her students know how to handle each and every aspect of their research and are not dependent on industry.
I will have a discussion though. Thanks anyways.
there is a distinct difference in the level of technical acumen needs to acquire to make up a liter of PBS and to assemble a patch clamp amplifier! Good luck with your persuasion!
"Nothing shocks me.....I'm a scientist!"Indiana Jones
This probably sounds like a stupid question but if I wanted to make a 10x PBS solution with 0.1M phosphate do I simply half the weight of the phosphate components given?
Hi all,
I noticed that there is no KCl in this recipe. Is it a necessary ingredient? PS- I agree with buying the reagents, but I would like to know how to make it anyways. Thanks.
Sure. KCl is not a necessary ingredient in this buffer. And KH2PO4 is not a necessary here. Because there is the recipe of 0.2 M phosphate, 1.5 M NaCl PBSaline. I guess you are talking about PBSaline recipe kind of:
It's Ok, Chris. At 25degC for pH 7.4 and 100ml the recipe is:
40.5 ml of 0.2M Na phoshate dibasic + 9.5ml of 0.2M Na phos. monobasic. Adjust to 100ml.
Look details for others pH in "Data of Biochemical Reaserch" of Rex M. Dawson and others... (I have it as Third Edition, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1986).
Be careful when you store this. I find that storing 10x PBS at 4 degrees C and you will get precipitation at the bottom. I also filter my 10x stock.
to cambio.
10xPBS couldn't be stored at 4degC. I guess it couldn't be stored at 10degC or 15 too because the precipitation of solts. So just autoclave 10xPBS and keep it benchtop. Plus (or minus) - don't filter the precipitate as you will decrease the concentration of solts in the stock. If the precipitation was, keep the stock bench top at RT/ couple hours (or a little bit hit it or autoclave) and the precipitate will be dissolved.
good luck
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What you see - The majestic spires of The Leela Palace Hotel arrest your eye even before you enter Leela Galleria, the high-end shopping arcade located in the hotel. Once you're inside, it's the sound of water falling on to a rose petal covered basin that you hear. If Bangalore is a city of malls, then Leela Galleria is the queen of those malls, given the luxury stores that line its three floors. This isn't your average window-shopping mall. It's a place you'd go and splurge if you are feeling like a queen, given that most of the stores here come with the designer tag attached to them.
What you get - Well, almost everything, with the exception of groceries is available here. You could walk in to Ganjam By Design and check their classic and contemporary collection of jewelry. This store is aimed at the high profile jewelry client and the collection includes aesthetically designed, unusually crafted pieces. Adding to the exclusivity is the perfume store Parcos, which has a range of fragrances from famous houses like Escada, Elizabeth Arden, Clarins, Nina Ricci etc. They also have a skin care range.
The shopping mall is spread over a huge area and opens out to the lovely gardens of the Leela Palace Hotel at the back. Barista, the coffee shop has an outlet here and you can either sit inside the arcade and have a cup of coffee while enjoying the twinkling stars on the ceiling, or take in the fresh garden air outside.
Like we said, the stores here offer good quality, classy products. Looking for stylish bags? Walk in to the Hidesign boutique and check out the collection. A ladies' shoulder bag in leather will cost you around Rs. 3,000. You can also pick up smaller items like wallets, cardholders etc.
There's a lot of designer wear on offer here and you can see the collection at Mogra, which has a good mix of different designers. You can get embroidered and trendy sarees from Anju Modi and men's wear by Mayank Modi. If you are looking for that designer touch in shoes, check out Manish Arora's collection at Reebok. His funky, psychedelic-sequined sneakers for Reebok start at Rs. 19,000 upwards.
Finding it difficult to gulp that down but not keen on just another coffee? Head to the Cha Bar at Oxford Book Store. Apart from Darjeeling First Flush and Masala Chai, you'll get quiche and muffins here. The place is Wi-Fi enabled so it's not surprising to see several people engrossed with their laptops. A better thing to do would be to check out the bookstore which has a good collection, especially in the children's section.
Interestingly, if you are looking for suits and would like to get one tailormade for you, check out Khanate's. They have a 24-hour delivery service and stock fabrics but you could get your own as well. Another upscale men's wear shop here is Lokesh Ahuja's store, which has a good collection of formal wear for men and accessories. Women can head straight to Anokhi, which stocks skirts, kurtas, jackets, tops, trousers, tunics and dupattas in beautiful Rajasthani prints, tie and dye work etc. You can also pick up bedspreads, cushion covers, small pouches and lovely cards with ethnic prints.
One of the new additions here is Frazer & Haws, the exclusive store of silver collectibles. You will get everything from tableware to candlestands to diyas and Ganeshas. They even have a contemporary jewelry line. Leela Galleria also houses stores like Daks, Ohana Flowers (for special bouquets) and even a salon.
Our verdict - Like we said, it's a complete shopping experience, and a very leisurely one. The lack of crowds is a welcome change, given that overcrowded malls are a norm in Bangalore. Even if hardcore shopping is not on your agenda, this is a good place to chill out, gasp at the prices at some of the stores, admire almost everything, and have a leisurely cup of coffee. Valet parking facility is available.
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M. N. Muralidharan and Seema Ansari
Volume 4, Issue 12, Page 927-932, Year 2013 | DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2013.5474
Nanocomposites; actuators; graphene; photomechanical.
Optically triggered actuators offer unique advantages like wireless actuation and remote control when compared to other type of actuators. They are extremely useful where stimulus other than electricity or heat is preferred. Thermally reduced graphene oxide (TRGO)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composite actuators were prepared by simple solution casting technique. The photomechanical actuation properties of the composites were studied under infrared illumination. It was found that the photomechanical response can be tuned by controlling the applied prestrain and the filler loading. Even with a low filler loading of 2 wt. % TRGO, the composite exhibited a very high photomechanical strain of 50.2% with an excellent stress of 1680 kPa at a prestrain of 220%. These high values were achieved at a very low light intensity of 16mWcm-2. The high values of strain obtained with very good generative forces indicate that this is a promising material for light triggered actuators for many potential applications including robotics and biomedical devices. Copyright © 2013 VBRI press.
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While praying really works, you need to know that divine intervention is not the only answer to your complications. You have to know that to be the captain of the ship and the very master of your soul you have to put in effort. It is just by doing so that you will relish being the author of the many stunning things that will come to you.
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Gamers who live in japan maybe have been playing this game for quite some time. Many people outside Japan can't wait to play the english version of this Pokemon game on their Nintendo DS. And there is good news for american, the video demo above was displayed during Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2007 in San Francisco and estimated to hit the US market in April. Don't miss it! [via newlaunches]


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