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ABSTRACT: Little is known about the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with morphea, and previous studies have yielded conflicting results. To determine the impact of morphea on HRQOL and clinical and demographic correlates of HRQOL in adults. Cross sectional survey (n=73) of Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort. Morphea impairs HRQOL in adults. Patients were most impaired by emotional well-being and concerns that the disease will progress to their internal organs. Patients with morphea had worse skin-specific HRQOL than those with non-melanoma skin cancer, vitiligo, and alopecia (lowest P <.0001). Study subjects had significantly worse global HRQOL scores than the general U.S. population for all subscales (all P ≤.004) with the exception of bodily pain. Comorbidity (r =.35-.51, P ≤ .0029 -.0001) and symptoms of pruritus (r =.38 -.64, P ≤.001-.0001) and pain (r =.46-.74, P <.0001) were associated with impairment in multiple domains of skin-specific and global HRQOL. Physician-based measures of disease severity correlated with patient-reported HRQOL. Patients with morphea have negative impact on HRQOL particularly if symptoms (pruritus and pain) or concerns regarding internal manifestations are present. Providers should be aware of this when evaluating and treating patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Article: Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I and Class II Alleles May Confer Susceptibility to or Protection Against Morphea Findings From the Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective To determine the HLA class I and class II alleles of the human major histocompatibility complex showing an association with morphea (localized scleroderma) in the Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort, using a nested case-control association study.Methods Patients with morphea were identified from the MAC cohort, and matched controls were obtained from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Scleroderma Family Registry and DNA Repository and from the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. HLA class II genotyping and single-strand conformational polymorphism typing were performed to identify HLA-A, B, and C alleles. Associations between HLA class I and class II alleles and morphea, as well as its subphenotypes, were determined.ResultsTwo hundred eleven patients with morphea and 726 matched controls were available for HLA class I typing, and 158 patients with morphea and 1,008 matched controls were available for HLA class II typing. The strongest associations were found with DRB1*04:04 (odds ratio [OR] 2.3, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.4-4.0, P = 0.002), and HLA-B*37 conferred the highest OR among the class I alleles (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.5-6.5, P = 0.001). Comparison of the risk allele profile in this cohort with the risk alleles previously identified in patients with systemic sclerosis, determined using the same methods and same control population, revealed one allele in common, DRB*04:04.Conclusion These results demonstrate that specific HLA class I and class II alleles are associated with morphea and are also likely to be associated with generalized and linear subtypes of morphea. The morphea-associated alleles are different from those found in scleroderma, suggesting that morphea is immunogenetically distinct. Risk alleles in morphea are also associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune conditions. Population-based studies have indicated that patients with RA have an increased risk of morphea, and therefore a common susceptibility allele may be implicated.
Article: Comparison of Outcomes in Adults With Pediatric-Onset Morphea and Those With Adult-Onset Morphea: A Cross-Sectional Study From the Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective Few studies have looked at outcomes of adults with pediatric-onset morphea. The objective of the present study was to compare clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life in adults with pediatric-onset morphea to those of patients with adult-onset morphea.Methods Participants in the study were drawn from the Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort and included 68 adults with pediatric-onset morphea and 234 patients with adult-onset morphea. Outcome measures included the Localized Scleroderma Cutaneous Assessment Tool (LoSCAT), physical exam findings, and quality of life questionnaires.ResultsAdults with pediatric-onset morphea were younger, had longer disease duration, and were more likely to have the linear subtype of morphea. Patients with pediatric-onset disease were less likely to have active disease. Among patients with active disease, those with pediatric-onset morphea had less disease activity as measured by the LoSCAT. Patients with pediatric-onset disease had higher disease damage as measured by the Physician Global Assessment of Damage, but similar disease damage as measured by the Localized Scleroderma Skin Damage Index. Patients with pediatric-onset disease had more favorable quality of life scores for all measures that reached statistical significance.Conclusion Adults with pediatric-onset morphea differ from patients with adult-onset disease with respect to subtype, disease activity, disease damage, and health-related quality of life. © 2014 American College of Rheumatology.
Article: The role of skin trauma in the distribution of morphea lesions: A cross-sectional survey of the Morphea in Adults and Children cohort IV[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: Skin trauma may play a role in the development of morphea lesions. The association between trauma and the distribution of cutaneous lesions has never been examined to our knowledge. Objective: We sought to determine whether patients enrolled in the Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort exhibit skin lesions distributed in areas of prior (isotopic) or ongoing (isomorphic) trauma. Methods: This was a cross-sectional analysis of the MAC cohort. Results: Of 329 patients in the MAC cohort, 52 (16%) had trauma-associated lesions at the onset of disease. Patients with lesions in an isotopic distribution had greater clinical severity as measured by a clinical outcome measure (mean modified Rodnan Skin Score of 13.8 vs 5.3, P = .004, 95% confidence interval 3.08-13.92) and impact on life quality (mean Dermatology Life Quality Index score 8.4 vs 4.1, P = .009, 95% confidence interval 1.18-7.50) than those with an isomorphic distribution. Most frequent associated traumas were chronic friction (isomorphic) and surgery/isotopic. Limitations: Recall bias for patient-reported events is a limitation. Conclusion: Of patients in the MAC cohort, 16% developed initial morphea lesions at sites of skin trauma. If these findings can be confirmed in additional series, they suggest that elective procedures and excessive skin trauma or friction might be avoided in these patients.
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ABSTRACT: Determining a disease's impact on life quality is important in clinical decision making, research, and resource allocation. Determinants of quality of life (QOL) in morphea are poorly understood. We sought to ascertain demographic and clinical variables correlated with negative impact on self-reported QOL in morphea. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of the Morphea in Adults and Children cohort. Symptoms (pruritus and pain) and functional impairment were correlated with decreased QOL in children and adults. This was true in both sexes and was independent of subtype and age. Patient-reported QOL correlated with physician-based measures of disease severity in adults, but not in children. Patients with linear and generalized morphea had the greatest impact on QOL. Small sample size is a limitation. Symptoms and functional impairment were determinants of impaired life quality in both children and adults independent of morphea subtype. These results suggest that clinicians should consider suppressing the accumulation of new lesions (when rapidly accumulating) and symptoms (pain and pruritus) in the treatment of patients with morphea.
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ABSTRACT: Phototherapy is efficacious for a variety of sclerosing skin conditions. It is particularly attractive because many of these disorders are considered unresponsive to other therapies. Furthermore, phototherapy offers an alternative to systemic immunosuppressives for patients who cannot tolerate these medications. There are a number of phototherapeutic modalities used for the treatment of sclerosing skin conditions; here, we review the current evidence for the use of UVA1, broadband UVA1, psoralen plus UVA and narrowband UVB phototherapy.
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ABSTRACT: Studies support efficacy of ultraviolet (UV)A1 phototherapy, but little is known about recurrence after successful UVA1 treatment. We sought to determine the frequency of recurrent activity after UVA1 phototherapy and variables associated with recurrence. This was a case series and prospective cohort study of patients treated with UVA1 phototherapy with minimum 6 months of follow-up. Demographics, clinical features, and cumulative UVA1 dose were analyzed for association with recurrence. Of 37 patients, 46% (n = 17) had recurrence of active morphea lesions after successful UVA1 phototherapy. Two-year and 3-year (after the last UVA1 phototherapy treatment) recurrence rates were 44.5% (95% confidence interval 30.1%-62.2%) and 48.4% (95% confidence interval 33.2%-66.1%), respectively. The only variable associated with recurrence was duration of morphea before UVA1 (P value = .02, hazard ratio 1.15, 95% confidence interval 1.06-1.27). The sample size limits conclusions. With the exception of increased duration of morphea, risk of recurrence is no different in adults and children, or between morphea subtypes, skin types, and medium- to high-dose regimens. This indicates treatment doses in the medium-high UVA1 range are adequate with respect to frequency of recurrence.
Article: Clinical Features of Patients with Morphea and the Pansclerotic Subtype: A Cross-sectional Study from the Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Pansclerotic morphea is a poorly described form of morphea with little information on prevalence, demographics, and clinical features. Classification criteria for this subtype varies and the distinction from other forms of morphea, such as extensive generalized morphea and pansclerotic morphea, is not always clear. The purpose of our study was to clarify classification criteria for pansclerotic morphea by identifying its prevalence in the morphea in adults and children (MAC) cohort and describing its demographic and clinical features as compared with generalized morphea. Patients who met predefined criteria for generalized and pansclerotic morphea were identified using a modified Laxer and Zulian classification system. Baseline demographic and clinical features of the patients were compiled and then analyzed for traits characteristic of pansclerotic morphea versus those of generalized morphea. One hundred and thirteen patients met the criteria for inclusion: pansclerotic (n = 13) and generalized morphea type (n = 100). Patients with pansclerotic morphea were more frequently male (46.2% vs 6%; p < 0.0001); had a shorter time to diagnosis (mean difference of 10.4 mos; 95% CI: 0.8-19.9 mos; p = 0.0332); higher rates of functional impairment (61.5% vs 16%; p = 0.0046); higher rates of deep involvement (61.5% vs 17%; p = 0.004); and higher average Rodnan Skin Score (mean difference of 10.8 points; 95% CI: 5-16.6; p = 0.0017), Localized Scleroderma Skin Damage Index (mean difference 28.3; 95% CI: 9-47.6; p = 0.009), and Physician Global Assessment of Disease Damage scores (mean difference 25.1; 95% CI: 0.3-50; p = 0.048). Our results suggest demographic and clinical features are sufficient to define the pansclerotic subtype as they represent a distinct clinical phenotype with a more rapidly progressive and severe course commonly accompanied by disability. Presence of features of the pansclerotic phenotype should alert practitioners to the possibility of significant morbidity and the need for early aggressive treatment.
Article: Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort III Nested Case-Control Study-The Clinical Significance of Autoantibodies in Morphea[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Importance Small studies have implicated the association of specific autoantibodies with morphea subtype or severity, but no large-scale studies have been conducted. This prospective case-control study confirmed the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) and other autoantibodies in morphea but found they are of limited significance.Objective To determine the prevalence of ANAs, extractable nuclear antigens such as antihistone antibodies (AHAs), and anti–single-stranded DNA antibodies (ssDNA abs) in patients with morphea vs a healthy control population and their association with clinical measures of morphea severity.Design, Setting, and Participants Nested case-control study, conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Study participants included individuals enrolled in the Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort and Scleroderma Family Registry and DNA Repository.Main Outcomes and Measures Prevalence of ANAs, AHAs, ssDNA abs in patients with morphea vs matched controls and association of the presence of autoantibodies with clinical indicators of morphea severity.Results The prevalence of ANAs, AHAs, and ssDNA abs in patients with morphea was 34%, 12%, and 8%, respectively. Antinuclear antibodies and AHAs, but not ssDNA abs, were present more frequently in cases than in controls. There was no difference in ANA prevalence among morphea subtypes. Among patients with linear morphea, the presence of autoantibodies was associated with clinical indicators of severe morphea including functional limitation (ssDNA ab, P = .005; and AHA, P = .006), extensive body surface area involvement (ssDNA ab, P = .01; and ANA, P = .005), and higher skin scores (ANA, P = .004). The presence of autoantibodies was not associated with clinical measures of morphea activity.Conclusions and Relevance Our results demonstrate that ANAs and AHAs are more prevalent among patients with morphea but are of limited clinical utility except in linear morphea, where their presence, although infrequent, is associated with greater lesion burden and functional impairment.
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ABSTRACT: There is huge variation in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with morphea (localized scleroderma). In part, this variability results from the lack of validated methods to assess severity and outcomes with a consequent lack of adequate therapeutic trials. Evaluation is also hindered by lack of information regarding the impact of morphea on patients. Recent studies are addressing this gap in knowledge and include: development of clinical outcome measures, validation of imaging studies, publication of consensus treatment plans, and increased understanding of the impact of morphea on patients and parents. The purpose of this review is to summarize the results of these studies and to synthesize the information into a rational approach to the diagnosis and assessment of patients with morphea.
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ABSTRACT: Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a disorder of excessive collagen deposition leading to thickening of the dermis and/or subcutaneous tissues and may cause significant morbidity. This review will describe new developments in the evaluation and management of morphea as well as its pathophysiology. The reader will be able to apply these findings to patient management. The recent development of validated outcome measures (i.e. the localized scleroderma cutaneous assessment tool) as well as consensus treatment recommendations provide a platform for collaboration among specialties to develop both standardized assessment tools and therapeutic trials. New studies have also begun to investigate the immunological underpinnings of morphea. The promise of evidence-based treatments for morphea in the near future will provide better care for patients with morphea and understanding its pathophysiology will lay groundwork for the development of new treatments.
Article: Developing juvenile localized scleroderma (jLS) consensus treatment regimens for comparative effectiveness studies
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ABSTRACT: To determine whether there is an association between sex and academic rank and track, leadership, productivity, income, and career satisfaction. National cross-sectional survey. Academic dermatologists across the United States. A total of 1263 full-time academic dermatologists. The association of sex with the following predictive variables: rank, promotion, academic productivity, leadership, salary, and career satisfaction. Of the 343 respondents (27.2% response rate), 259 were full-time academic dermatologists, of whom 159 (61.4%) were men. Men held more senior positions (P < .001) even after adjustment for age (P < .02) and number of years since completion of residency (P < .05). Men were also more likely to occupy investigative career tracks (26.5% vs 11.1%), whereas women predominantly occupied clinical educator tracks (81.5% vs 50.0%) (P = .03). There was no significant difference in the hours worked between men and women (P = .052), and after controlling for academic rank, there was no difference in number of publications (P = .06) or grants received (P = .19). Difference in yearly salary became insignificant when adjusted for rank and other variables ($20 000 decrement for women; P = .12). Although most men (90.3%) and women (82.8%) were satisfied with their career, women were 24.6% more likely than men to consider leaving academia (P < .001). Sex-based differences in academic dermatology, including career track, academic rank distribution, leadership, and career satisfaction, persist. Measures that enhance the subjective rewards (eg, influence, collegiality, and mentorship) of academics and increased family-friendly measures for early-career academicians are important to close these gaps.
Article: Do automated text messages increase adherence to acne therapy? Results of a randomized, controlled trial[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Acne is a common skin condition often requiring complex therapeutic regimens. Patient nonadherence to prescribed medication regimens is a factor in treatment failure. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine if daily automated text messages would result in increased adherence to recommended use of topical acne medication and consequently greater improvement in acne. METHODS: Forty patients with mild to moderate acne were prescribed clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide 1%/5% gel in the mornings and adapalene 0.3% gel in the evenings for 12 weeks. Each medication tube was fitted with an electronic Medication Event Monitoring System cap (MEMS, Aardex Group, Sion, Switzerland) (to record the date and time of every opening/closing of the tube). Twenty patients were randomly assigned to receive customized twice-daily text messages instructing them to apply their morning and evening medication. The remainder of patients (N = 20), who did not receive text messages, served as control subjects. RESULTS: Mean adherence rates for the correct application of both medications on a daily basis over 12 weeks was 33.9% for patients in the reminder group and 36.5% for patients in the control group (P = .75). Patients in both groups had similar clinical improvement of their acne. LIMITATIONS: The small sample size may limit the ability to detect differences between the study groups. CONCLUSIONS: Electronic reminders in the form of daily, customized text messages were not associated with significant differences in adherence to topical medications in patients with mild to moderate acne and had no significant effect on therapeutic response.
Article: Development of Consensus Treatment Plans for Juvenile Localized Scleroderma: A Roadmap Toward Comparative Effectiveness Studies in Juvenile Localized Scleroderma[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Juvenile localized scleroderma (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder associated with substantial morbidity and disability. Although a wide range of therapeutic strategies has been reported in the literature, a lack of agreement on treatment specifics and accepted methods for clinical assessment has made it difficult to compare approaches and identify optimal therapy. Our objective was to develop standardized treatment plans, clinical assessments, and response criteria for active, moderate to high severity juvenile LS. A core group of pediatric rheumatologists, dermatologists, and a lay advisor was engaged by the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) to develop standardized treatment plans and assessment parameters for juvenile LS using consensus methods/nominal group techniques. Recommendations were validated in 2 face-to-face conferences with a larger group of practitioners with expertise in juvenile LS and with the full membership of CARRA, which encompasses the majority of pediatric rheumatologists in the US and Canada. Consensus was achieved on standardized treatment plans that reflect the prevailing treatment practices of CARRA members. Standardized clinical assessment methods and provisional treatment response criteria were also developed. Greater than 90% of pediatric rheumatologists responding to a survey (66% of CARRA membership) affirmed the final recommendations and agreed to utilize these consensus plans to treat patients with juvenile LS. Using consensus methodology, we have developed standardized treatment plans and assessment methods for juvenile LS. The high level of support among pediatric rheumatologists will support future comparative effectiveness studies and enable the development of evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of juvenile LS.
Article: Morphea in adults and children cohort II: Patients with morphea experience delay in diagnosis and large variation in treatment[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Little is known about the diagnosis, evaluation, and therapy of morphea (localized scleroderma) in the United States. Delays in diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy, if present, may negatively affect patient care. Further, this gap in knowledge hinders planning for clinical trials and therapeutic guidelines. The morphea in adults and children (MAC) cohort is designed to address this gap. We sought to determine the duration between morphea onset and diagnosis, specialty of the diagnosing provider, and initial evaluation and therapy in the MAC cohort. This was a cross-sectional survey of the inception cohort of the MAC study. In all, 63% (n = 141 of 224) of patients were given the diagnosis more than 6 months after onset. Dermatologists diagnosed and treated the majority of patients (83.5%, n = 187). Rheumatologists diagnosed and treated the more severe forms of morphea (linear and generalized). The most commonly prescribed therapy was topical corticosteroids (63%). Dermatologists predominantly prescribed topical treatments or phototherapy (P < .0001, P = .0018, respectively), even to patients with linear and generalized morphea. In contrast, rheumatologists predominantly prescribed systemic immunosuppressives and physical therapy (P < .0001, P = .0021, respectively). Referral bias and recall bias may affect patterns of evaluation/therapy and ascertainment of disease duration before diagnosis. Patients with morphea experience delay in diagnosis, which likely impacts outcome. Therapeutic decision making is largely determined by the specialty of the provider rather than disease characteristics and many treatments with little or no proven efficacy are used, whereas others with proven efficacy are underused. This underscores the need for a collaborative, multispecialty approach in designing therapeutic trials and guidelines.
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ABSTRACT: Dermatologists are presented with a diversity of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of inflammatory, sclerosing, and neoplastic conditions, but with the development of various new irradiation devices that utilize specific parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, phototherapy has become a more viable, accessible, and efficacious option in the treatment of these conditions. The ultraviolet (UV) range (10-400 nm) is further subdivided into UVA and UVB, each of which has been particularly useful in a number of skin conditions. The most commonly used forms of UV irradiation are UVA1, psoralen plus UVA (PUVA), and narrowband (NB) UVB. Each of these modalities differ in their mechanism of action, indications, and side effect profiles, and it is important that clinicians be familiar with these differences. Today, phototherapy is a valuable option in the treatment of many nonpsoriatic conditions including atopic dermatitis, sclerosing skin conditions such as morphea, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides. Due to its relative safety, phototherapy may be used in most populations, including children and pregnant women. However, contraindications and side effects are known and should be considered before patients begin a phototherapeutic regimen.
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INGREDIENTSPencil Contains: Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Cocoglycerides, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ozokerite, Methylparaben, BHT, Propylparaben. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides. Gel Contains: Isododecane, Dimethicone, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Polysilicone-6, Paraffin, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Trihydroxystearin, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbic Acid. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.
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Okay so I'm a natural blonde with white blonde eyebrows. I have dark brown hair. I HAVE to wear brow pencil or I look crazy. This is by far my favorite. I don't like wearing eyeshadow on my brows. I love the texture of the pencil.
PROS: The slightly waxy pencil is easy to blend and gives a believable look to the brow color. The brow gel makes the pencil seriously last all day. The color is amazing, it looks natural and not like I painted on my eyebrows.
CONS: A little too much gel comes out on the brush and I wipe it off, hardly a con.
OVERALL: As someone who has tried every brow pencil imaginable, this is the best drugstore one out there. Try it, you will love it.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
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I have very thin brows from over plucking, but with this pencil and gel combo, you cannot tell. Not too dark (bought the dark brown color) and stays on all day. Never going back to brow powders again!
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I've recently started trying out eyebrow pencils instead of powder. I have sparse, thin brows, so a sharper and darker brow is a must for me. I like this product because the color looks very natural. The pencil end makes the application much easier than the retractable ones. It also lasts all day. I just wish the pencil's a bit longer. We'll see how long this one lasts. But overall, its a great product! (By the way,I have NC40 skin, and black hair. Dark Brown works perfectly!)
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I bought this because I really liked the idea of the colored gel to enhance the brows along with the pencil. It makes the hair thicker and fuller since its pretty much like mascara for your brows. I had to remind myself not to be greedy because after one application, you cant put another layer on since it just clumps up after that. It worked great but the gel goes pretty fast and I was only maybe halfway down with the pencil. I didnt feel like throwing it away just yet and later realized I was pefectly happy using only the pencil. The only annoying part is that the cap doesnt want to stay on after awhile. It does take some getting used to apply the combo correctly but once its on it stays put pretty well and doesn run or smear anywhere. It works great but its something that anyone can easily live without
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I bought this in Blonde first, but it was too light and didn't show up. I am naturally dark blonde but have my hair dyed dark brown, so I returned it and exchanged it for Brunette.
I do really like the packaging. The brow gel is not nearly as dark as the pencil, which is good in my opinion. I will probably use the gel more than the pencil, as it is a little dark for my eyebrows.
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I purchased Brunette and it is a nice match and complimentary colour for my medium brown hair & brows, but it does has slight red undertones. I have sparse brows thanks to the 1990's of over plucking and in the process of trying to grow them back (sigh). Brow Fantasy does a great job at filling in the patches and providing results of even and natural brows. The pencil is decently pigmented and creamy which makes application and blending easy. The gel adds a slight darkening tint and holds my brows perfectly in place all day. My concerns are first you don't get much pencil product for the price and second the pencil is quite large making it difficult ti precisely apply the colour without constantly sharpening it. I seen to be using this up quite quickly!! Probably will not repurchase and try another product in search of my HG.
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1. Re: Acrobat 9 crashing frequently.Bill@VT May 29, 2012 7:12 AM (in response to jamesvdm3)
If you do a reinstall again, be sure to also remove the Acrobat folder that was used for the installation. Sometimes things seem to get dumped in there that cause a problem -- sometimes an "addon" I think. I assume the Acrobat cleaner tool does much the same as CCleaner and other registry cleaners, but focuses on Acrobat. I have not tried it.


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43:0404(41)AR - - DOD Dependents Schools, Pacific Region and Overseas Education Association, Pacific Region - - 1991 FLRAdec AR - - v43 p404
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The decision of the Authority follows:
43 FLRA No. 41
December 13, 1991
I. Statement of the Case
This matter is before the Authority on exceptions to an award of Arbitrator Kenneth Cloke filed by the Agency under section 7122(a) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute) and part 2425 of the Authority's Rules and Regulations. The Union filed an opposition to the Agency's exceptions.
This matter involves three grievances filed by three grievants contesting the Agency's withdrawal and denial of entitlements to certain benefits and allowances related to their reassignments under the Agency's transfer program. The Arbitrator sustained the grievances, concluding that the grievants were entitled to those benefits.
For the following reasons, we conclude that the Agency fails to establish that the award is deficient under section 7122(a) of the Statute, and we will deny the exceptions.
II. Background and Arbitrator's Award
This case concerns three separate grievances involving entitlements to certain benefits related to the reassignment of the grievants under the Agency's transfer program. The first grievant was initially hired as a local hire by the Agency overseas. As a local hire she was not entitled to, and did not receive, a living quarters allowance (LQA). She subsequently applied for and received a reassignment through the Agency's transfer program. After her move, she was granted an LQA and a foreign post differential (FPD), and was told that she was eligible to negotiate a transportation allowance agreement (TAA) and renewal agreement travel (RAT). The Agency later determined that it had erred in granting the LQA and FPD to the grievant, and ceased those payments.
The second grievant was initially hired by the Agency from the continental United States (CONUS). As a CONUS hire, the grievant received travel allowances and an LQA. She resigned from the Agency at one point and stopped receiving those benefits. Subsequently, she was rehired as a local hire and as such was not eligible for any benefits. She later received a reassignment through the Agency's transfer program and she began receiving an FPD. The Agency subsequently notified her that she was not eligible for the FPD and required that she repay the FPD monies she had received. She was reassigned again, but received no benefits.
The third grievant was initially hired overseas as a local hire after accompanying her husband, a CONUS hire, to England. As a local hire, the grievant did not receive her own TAA or LQA. Both the grievant and her husband later transferred to Turkey. The grievant then received an FPD for 2 years until it was discontinued for all civilian employees in that location. The grievant and her husband then transferred to Spain, where they both received LQAs for 10 years. In 1986, the grievant applied for and was granted a transfer to Okinawa, where she received an FPD for over a year before the Agency determined that it had been granted erroneously, and ceased those payments.
Each of the three grievants filed a grievance contending eligibility for certain benefits and allowances related to their reassignments under the Agency's transfer program. The grievances were not resolved and the matters were submitted to arbitration. The three grievances were consolidated for the hearing.
The Arbitrator stated that the central issue concerned whether the parties had intended to create one system for the granting of LQA, FPD and travel allowances after the reassignment of employees who were hired initially as local hires and another system for CONUS hires who are reassigned.
The Union contended before the Arbitrator that the doctrine of collateral estoppel precluded the Agency from relitigating the issues involved in this arbitration because the same issues have been decided in an earlier arbitration. The Union also contended that locally hired employees are entitled to the same benefits as CONUS employees when reassigned under the Agency's transfer program.
The Agency contended that the grievants are not entitled to the claimed benefits and allowances under Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR), a Government-wide regulation, and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations.(1) Further, the Agency argued that the grievances were not timely filed.
The Arbitrator first found that the grievances were timely filed under the parties' agreement. The Arbitrator next concluded that although the previous arbitration award alone may not possess sufficient finality to satisfy the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the Authority's decision in Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Pacific Region and Overseas Education Association, Pacific Region, 30 FLRA 1206 (1988), which upheld the award, and another similar decision have precedential value sufficient to preclude the relitigation of the same issue between the parties. Nonetheless, the Arbitrator proceeded to determine the grievances on their merits.
The Arbitrator reviewed the parties' agreement, a recent settlement agreement between the parties regarding the eligibility of local hires to certain allowances upon transfer, and the applicable rules and regulations with regard to the allowances at issue in this case. The Arbitrator concluded that CONUS hires initially receive an LQA and an FPD as an inducement to work overseas, but that the difference between the benefits received by CONUS hires and local hires becomes "meaningless" after the first transfer. Award at 36. The Arbitrator further concluded that the applicable law and regulations do not "preclude the establishment of a single class of employment" after local hires are transferred out of the area where they originally were hired. Id. at 37. The Arbitrator found that the availability for transfer is a condition of employment for both CONUS and local hires, noting that employees could suffer loss of employment and other penalties if they do not accept a reassignment under the transfer program. He concluded that the Agency's transfer program was "a management generated program to encourage transfer to hardship areas and fill other vacancies with career professionals rather than inexperienced new hires." Id. at 39. The Arbitrator found that the transfer program is a system-wide mechanism that benefited the Agency even though the requests for transfers are voluntary. The Arbitrator further found that language of the parties' agreement, pursuant to which local hires are eligible for the transfer program after three years of continuous service, and the past practice of granting these allowances, supported the Union's position that local hires were entitled to the claimed allowances under the transfer program.
Accordingly, the Arbitrator found that the grievants were entitled to specified benefits and allowances because of their transfers and ordered the Agency to: (1) restore those allowances retroactively from the date of termination, with interest; (2) cease any attempts to recoup the allowances already paid; (3) repay any amount already paid by the grievants, with interest; (4) expunge from the grievants' personnel files all documents and references related to any alleged debt concerning such allowances; and (5) pay the grievants certain entitlements to which they are eligible under the Agency's transfer program. The Arbitrator retained jurisdiction to entertain a motion for attorney fees.
III. Positions of the Parties
A. Agency's Exceptions
The Agency contends that the Arbitrator's award is contrary to the DSSR and DoD Directive 1400.25. The Agency argues that the DSSR makes a distinction between employees who are recruited in the United States and those recruited outside the United States. The Agency argues that although the DSSR generally authorizes the payment of LQAs to employees recruited in the United States, it limits the authorization of LQAs to employees recruited outside the United States to specific circumstances.(3) The Agency acknowledges that DoD Directive 1400.25 provides for waivers of section 031.12c of the DSSR if certain conditions have been met, one of which is that the relocation was caused by a management-generated action. The Agency contends, however, that the Directive clearly states "[a] move effected through a voluntary reassignment program is not considered to be a management-generated action." Exceptions at 5 (emphasis in original). The Agency asserts that a relocation through its transfer program is voluntary and thus, is not management generated. Therefore, the Agency contends that the Arbitrator's conclusion that the transfer program was management generated is contrary to the unambiguous language of that Directive.
B. Union's Opposition
The Union contends that the award is consistent with Government-wide regulation, noting that this is the third time that the Agency has appealed this issue to the Authority. The Union argues that the Agency is merely disagreeing with the Arbitrator's interpretation of the parties' agreement, the DSSR and DoD regulations, and that such disagreement does not support a finding that the award is deficient. The Union also argues that the Agency has offered no arguments or evidence that the award is contrary to the DSSR. Rather, it contends that the Agency's only argument is that the award violated Agency regulation. The Union maintains that considerable evidence supported the Arbitrator's findings that the grievants transferred as a condition of employment and that the transfer program was management generated.
IV. Analysis and Conclusions
Section 7122(a) of the Statute provides, as relevant here, that an arbitration award is deficient if it conflicts with a governing rule or regulation. U.S. Department of the Army, Fort Campbell District, Third Region, Fort Campbell, Kentucky and American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2022, 37 FLRA 186, 195 (1990) (Fort Campbell). Only an arbitration award that conflicts with a rule or regulation that governs the matter in dispute will be found to be deficient under section 7122(a)(1) of the Statute. Id. Collective bargaining agreements, and not agency rules and regulations, govern the disposition of matters to which they both apply when there is a conflict between the agreement and the rule or regulation. Id. at 194. Nothing in the Statute prevents an agency from agreeing to collective bargaining agreement provisions that modify policies established by an agency rule or regulation, and a provision that has become part of a collective bargaining agreement takes precedence over agency rules and regulations with respect to matters to which they both apply. Id.
In this case, Article IX of the parties' agreement, Transfer Program, provides that "[u]pon transfer or reassignment under this program, unit employees . . . shall be entitled to benefits and allowances in accordance with applicable regulations." Award at 8 (emphasis in original). The Agency contends that the Arbitrator's award granting the grievants certain benefits and allowances under the Agency's transfer program is contrary to subsection 031.12c of the DSSR and DoD Directive 1400.25. The DoD Directive states, in pertinent part, that an LQA may be paid pursuant to subsection 031.12c of the DSSR when an employee is relocated pursuant to a "management-generated action." The Directive also states that a "move effected through a voluntary reassignment program is not considered to be a management-generated action."
In Panama Canal Commission and International Association of Firefighters, Local 13, 41 FLRA 284 (1991), the Authority concluded, consistent with the principles set forth in Fort Campbell, that when a collective bargaining agreement incorporates the regulations with which the award allegedly conflicts, the matter becomes one of contract interpretation because the agreement, not the regulation, now governs the matter in dispute. 41 FLRA at 292-93. We find that the agreement in this case incorporates the regulations with which the award allegedly conflicts. Consequently, the issue before us is whether the Arbitrator's award draws its essence from the agreement.
To demonstrate that an award fails to draw its essence from an agreement, a party must show that the award: (1) cannot in any rational way be derived from the agreement; or (2) is so unfounded in reason and fact, and so unconnected with the wording and the purpose of the agreement as to manifest an infidelity to the obligation of the arbitrator; or (3) evidences a manifest disregard for the agreement; or (4) does not represent a plausible interpretation of the agreement. For example, id. at 293. The Agency has not shown that the Arbitrator's award fails to draw its essence from the parties' agreement under any of the above tests. Rather, the Arbitrator's award constitutes a rational and plausible interpretation of the relevant provisions of the agreement.
The Arbitrator found that the transfer program was a condition of employment for CONUS and local hires. He noted that employees could suffer loss of employment and other penalties if they do not accept a reassignment under the transfer program. The Arbitrator concluded that the Agency's transfer program was a management-generated program that benefited the Agency.
This interpretation by the Arbitrator that the Agency's transfer program is management generated and that a reassignment under that program is not voluntary has previously been ad


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Written by Miranda González
In the United States, March 17th is often celebrated by drinking green beer and pinching anyone who's forgotten to wear something green. It's called St. Patrick's Day, and it began as a solemn religious holiday in Ireland. When Irish immigrants came to the United States, the day began to take on a more secular tone. Today, St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated as a day of Irish pride.
When the English took political control of Ireland in the 1600s, the English language also took over. Centuries later, there are still Irish speakers in Ireland, but English is by far the majority language. However, because the two languages have coexisted in the same place for such a long time, Irish has left its mark on English. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, let's take a look at 10 English words that originally came from Irish.
Bog – an area of wet, spongy ground; a marsh
Example: It's best to go around the bog. If you try to walk through it, you'll likely get stuck.
Boycott – to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
Example: I have been boycotting that store for years because the owners treat their workers poorly.
Galore – a great quantity; in abundance
Example: There were all types of desserts at the party: cake, pies, and ice cream galore.
Gob – a lump of something
Example: The baby has gobs of mashed peas in his hair and all over his face.
Hooligan – a young person (usually male) who causes trouble, sometimes breaking the law
Example: Some hooligans were throwing eggs at houses in the neighborhood last night.
Phony – not real; fake
Example: Andrew made up a phony story about a traffic jam when his parents asked why he was late.
Slew – a large number
Example: Smartphones have a slew of features that are not available on basic phones.
Slogan – a memorable phrase used to market products or services
Example: Nike's slogan is "Just Do It."
Smithereens – tiny pieces
Example: The bomb exploded, blowing the car to smithereens.
Whiskey – a strong alcoholic drink
Example: An Irish coffee is a drink made with coffee, sugar, cream, and whiskey.
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Written by Miranda González
As an English learner, it can be confusing to see and hear all of the different forms "have" everywhere. In some languages, you have different words for these different purposes, but not in English! Let's take a look at the three main functions of "have." The better you understand how "have" works, the easier it will be for you to use.
1. "Have" is used as a main verb in a sentence.
There are MANY definitions, but most often it means "to own, use, possess, experience, etc." You can read the rest of the definitions here.
Examples of "have" as a main verb:
I have five brothers.
Are you having a good time?
Note that "have" and "have got" mean the same thing, but "have got" is less formal.
I have got a problem. = I have a problem.
An auxiliary verb is added to another verb to form a different tense. Notice that we conjugate "have" according to the subject and then add the past participle. The auxiliary "have" must also change according to tense (present perfect, past perfect, etc.).
She has taken a lot of Spanish classes.
You have been standing there for a long time.
We had already seen that movie, but she wanted to go, so we saw it again.
Modal verbs are specific auxiliary verbs that express permission, probability, ability, and obligation. "Have to" has pretty much the same meaning as "must" in the positive. In the negative, "must not" shows prohibition (that you shouldn't do something), while "don't have to" shows a lack of necessity (you don't need to do something).
I have to get up early tomorrow.
They had to run in order to catch the bus.
You don't have to shout.
"Have got to" means the same thing as "have to," but it is more informal.
He has to start getting better grades. = He has got to start getting better grades.
Exercise: Match the use of "have" to each sentence
1. She had to go to the hospital.
2. She had gone to the doctor's office several times before the baby was born.
3. She had a baby six months ago.
a. main verb
b. auxiliary
c. modal
If you read through all of the definitions of "have," you'll see that one of them means "to give birth," as is the case for #3.
Answers: 1. c, 2. b, 3. a
1. She had to go to the hospital. = c. modal
2. She had gone to the doctor's office several times before the baby was born. = b. auxiliary
3. She had a baby six months ago. = a. main verb
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Written by Miranda González
Few languages are as politically charged as Ukrainian. While it has 36 million speakers worldwide (32 million in Ukraine), its proponents have had to fight to keep it from becoming linguistically oppressed and eclipsed by Russian, especially because Ukraine only gained its independence in 1991. The Ukrainian language has been banned scores of times over the past four centuries, as noted in chronologies such as this one. However, the language is still very much alive and well and has been experiencing growth and gaining prominence in recent years.
Bilingual Ukrainians
Ukrainian is the only official language of Ukraine, but it's important to note that most Ukrainians are bilingual in Russian and Ukrainian, and much of the print media in the country is distributed in Russian. The most recent polls show that about 68 percent of Ukrainians identify Ukrainian as their native language, while around 30 percent of Ukrainians say that Russian is their mother tongue. Native speakers of Ukrainian are heavily concentrated in western Ukraine, which was never part of the Russian Empire. The prevalence of native speakers of Russian increases the farther east and south you go within Ukraine.
So how close is Ukrainian to Russian?
Ukrainian and Russian are both Slavic languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet. They share 62 percent of the same vocabulary. (For reference, compare Spanish and Portuguese, which have 89 percent lexical similarity.) However, the language that's closest to Ukrainian is actually Belarusian; these two languages share 84 percent of the same vocabulary. Ukrainian is even closer to Polish than to Russian as Polish and Ukrainian share 70 percent of the same vocabulary, but this similarity is only in the spoken form since Polish is written using the Roman alphabet.
A language or a dialect?
Speakers of Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Russian can all understand each other to a certain degree while still speaking their respective languages, much like Spanish speakers and Portuguese speakers can. At one point it was argued that Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Russian were simply dialects of the same tongue. This claim, considered to be politically motivated in favor of the Russian Empire, was later dismissed, and modern linguists identify them as three separate languages that evolved from Old East Slavic.
Ukrainian is making a comeback
Sparked by Ukraine's independence and encouraged by political and educational initiatives, the use of Ukrainian has markedly increased. The number of native speakers of Ukrainian grew 3 percent between 1989 and 2001. Increased use of Ukrainian can also be attributed to the movement of Ukrainians from rural areas (where the Ukrainian language is more widely used) to urban areas (where Russian has been more predominant). The future is bright for Ukrainian!
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Written by Miranda González
Tired of the same old love songs? If you've got a special evening planned this Saturday, we've got your Valentine's Day playlist covered—with an international twist, of course. Now that you don't have to worry about searching out the best romantic music, you can put all your energy into planning and cooking a candle-lit dinner for your lucky significant other!
Cœur de Pirate – Les Amours Dévouées (The Devoted Loves)
Myriam Faris – Enta El Hayat (You are My Life)
Laura Pausini – Volevo Dirti Che Ti Amo (I Want To Tell You That I Love You)
Shakira – Tú (You)
Matthias Reim – Ich liebe nur Dich (I Love Only You)
Пара Нормальных – Happy End
4Men – 포맨 (Baby Baby)
André Sardet – Foi Feitiço (It Was A Spell)
Regine Velasquez – Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (You Are Everything To Me)
Mustafa Ceceli – Hastalıkta Sağlıkta (In Sickness And In Health)
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Written by Miranda González
It's February, which means that stores in the U.S. are stocked extra full with roses, chocolates, and greeting cards. According to the National Retail Federation, 54 percent of Americans celebrate Valentine's Day each February 14th. They buy presents to show their love and friendship for family members, co-workers, teachers, and especially spouses or boyfriends and girlfriends.
In fact, Business Insider claims that giving gifts is so important that 53 percent of American women would dump their boyfriends if they didn't get them something on Valentine's day. Ouch. But don't worry, they don't actually throw their boyfriends out in the garbage—"to dump someone" is just an idiom that means "to end a relationship with someone." There are lots of other idioms that have to do with love and relationships, and Valentine's is the perfect time of year to review them. Here are a few that will come in handy for V-Day.
To have a crush on someone – To like someone romantically before really knowing him or her well
Example: Angie has a huge crush on a guy in her English class. She wants to talk to him, but she is too scared.
A blind date – An arranged date where the two participants have never met or seen each other before
Example: Victor agreed to go on a blind date with one of his sister's roommates.
To set someone up (on a date) – To arrange a date for someone else
Example: Mrs. Gallegos set her daughter up with her eye doctor.
To fall for someone / To fall in love with someone – To begin to love someone, usually in a short amount of time
Example: Uh-oh. I think Jessica is falling for her math teacher./ I think Jessica is falling in love with her math teacher.
To have the hots for someone – To be strongly attracted to someone
Example: I think Paul has the hots for Debbie. He always acts nervous around her.
Love is blind. – A phrase that means when you are in love with someone, you can't see his or her defects
Example: We told Lisa that her boyfriend is lazy, but she doesn't listen. Love is blind.
Lovey-dovey – Excessively and overtly affectionate, often to the annoyance of those around you
Example: Felix and Chrissy are always hugging and kissing in front of everyone. They're so lovey-dovey.
To tie the knot – To get married
Example: Congratulations on your engagement! When are you two tying the knot?
To be on the rocks – To be having problems in a relationship
Example: I hope the Johnsons don't get a divorce. I heard their marriage is on the rocks.
To be in the doghouse – To be in trouble for something that you did or didn't do, which often applies to romantic relationships
Example: Scott forgot to get something for his wife on Valentine's Day, so now he's in the doghouse!
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Written by Miranda González
It's January, which means that the northern hemisphere is still in the dead of winter. As I write this, the northeastern part of the United States is currently getting blasted with inordinate amounts of snow. While there are serious storms that knock out power, delay travel, and even cause hypothermia, most cold weather usually isn't deadly. However, there's something about being cold that makes us all a little dramatic. So while you heat up some hot chocolate and grab some extra blankets, let's take a moment to discuss exaggeration and hyperbole.
Exaggeration is the act of making something sound better, bigger, worse, etc. than it actually is. So if it snowed quite a bit, I might call my friend in Florida and say, "It snowed like two feet here!" when really, it was probably closer to two inches. That's an exaggeration. We usually use it to impress or entertain. Sometimes, people don't even realize that they are exaggerating. With exaggeration, though, you don't stretch the truth so much that what you say is unbelievable.
Hyperbole is really similar to exaggeration, except that you expect people to know that you are exaggerating because what you say is so ridiculous it couldn't possibly be true. For example, I might tell my friend in Florida, "It snowed so much that penguins are running around my backyard!" It's a very obvious exaggeration. Also, "hyperbole" cannot be used as a verb, while "exaggeration" has the verb form "exaggerate."
We Americans love to exaggerate our cold weather. Here are some things we often say when it's chilly out:
"I'm freezing (to death)!"
OR "It's so cold, I'm dying!"
With or without the death part, this is still a blatant exaggeration. Unless you are literally frozen stiff, it's simply not true. (But it's fun to say!)
"My fingers/toes are falling off!"
OR "I'm getting frostbite!"
OR (worse) "I'm freezing my butt off!"
Frostbite is real thing, but it's pretty rare. So unless your fingers or toes are actually falling off, you're shamelessly exaggerating again.
"It's so cold, it feels like a meat locker in here."
This one is usually used inside. It could maybe be true if the heat hasn't been turned on in a long time, but again, probably an exaggeration.
"It's so cold, I'll have to open the fridge to heat up the house."
This is ridiculous, of course, so we've clearly crossed into hyperbole territory.
"It's so cold, polar bears are buying fur coats."
Again, obviously a hyperbole!
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Written by Miranda González
Many who have learned English as a second language find it daunting (or at least annoying) due to the never-ending list of exceptions to grammar and pronunciation rules. You want to use a verb in the simple past tense? Simply add -ed to the ending of verb: walked, cleaned, played, jumped, etc. But that rule quickly starts looking pretty useless once you consider irregular past tense verbs: sang, brought, read, put, threw, saw — the list goes on and on. But what if there were a language with NO exceptions to language rules? Wouldn't that language be a lot easier to learn? And does such a thing even exist?
It does, and it's called Esperanto.
Where did Esperanto come from?
In the 1870s, an ophthalmologist (Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof) living in what is now Poland and what was then Russia saw a clash of language and culture between Russians, Poles, Jews, and Germans. He wanted to create a language that would allow people from any culture or political affiliation to communicate in a neutral setting. He spent more than a decade perfecting the language, testing it out through poetry and prose that he composed.
In 1887, Zamenhof published a book of Esperanto grammar and the constructed language caught on, spreading rather quickly to Russia, China, and many Western and Eastern European countries. Modern-day proponents of Esperanto champion the language as a universal second language that is much easier to learn than the current lingua franca, English.
What is the structure of the language like?
Here's where learning Esperanto gets pretty appealing. All singular nouns end in -o, and all adjectives preceding a singular noun end in -a.That's right, I said ALL. No exceptions. Plural nouns end in -oj, and adjectives preceding those nouns end in -aj. There are also markers to indicate whether these words are the object of the sentence. Esperanto has only six verb inflections with no irregular verbs. Idioms and slang are nearly non-existent, as this would be counterproductive to the goal of promoting global understanding.
Here's a really short sample:
La knabo piedfrapis la pilkon. = The boy kicked the ball.
So… do people actually speak it?
Conservative estimates put the number of Esperanto speakers at 1 million, while the most generous figures are closer to 2 million. There are even native Esperanto speakers, usually resulting from being born to parents with two different native languages; thus Esperanto serves as the common language for the family. Most speakers of Esperanto live in Europe or Asia.
In 1905, the first World Congress of Esperanto was held. The location of the Congress rotates throughout the world; for example, in 2014, it took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and in 2015, it will be held in Lille, France. There are also a number of thriving niche communities, both in person and online, where Esperantists learn the language in the hopes of achieving world peace, or, simply for fun. Though Esperanto is nowhere near achieving the same status as English as a second language, it is the most studied constructed language.
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Most English professors frown on using the passive voice in formal essays. However, there are times when it is actually preferable to the active voice. I'll discuss when and why in a minute, but first, in order to appropriately use the passive voice, you have to know what it is! So we'll start with a review…
Which of these sentences is in passive voice?
Exactly! Answer: 1
To use the passive voice, we take the object of the sentence and turn it into the subject. Then we use a form of "be" + the past participle. (In this case, "was" + "built.") Since the object becomes the subject, in order to clarify who did the action, you can add "by someone," though sometimes the agent is simply left off.
When should I use it?
#1. It's a good idea to use passive voice when you don't know who is doing the action.
Let's start out by changing this sentence to passive:
Active: Someone vandalized the school last night.
Passive: The school was vandalized last night.
#2. We also use the passive voice to remove blame and make things sound nicer.
For example, let's say that the water company needs to shut off your water to make some repairs to the pipes. If they use active voice to send out the notice, it might look something like this:
Active: We will shut off your water tomorrow at 10:00 a.m for repairs.
It almost sounds like a threat, right? When something unpleasant needs to be done, sometimes it's better not to know who is doing the unpleasant action. So how can you make this sentence sound a little nicer? Switch it to passive!
Passive: Tomorrow at 10:00 the water will be shut off for repairs.
#3. If you want to put special emphasis on the object, you can use the passive voice.
For example, let's say that I want to talk to you about the book Pride and Prejudice, but I want to focus on the book itself, not the author.
Passive: Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen. <–Focus on the book
Active: Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice. <–Focus on the author.
Remember, unless we have a specific reason to use the passive, it's usually better to use the active voice to strengthen your writing.
Let's review the reasons that we use passive voice:
#1. We don't know who did the action.
Example: The bank was robbed last night.
#2. We remove the blame/make a situation sound more pleasant.
Example: We regret that a mistake was made with your account.
#3. We want to place special emphasis on the object of a sentence.
Example: This piano was given to me by my aunt.
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Written by Miranda González
Language research has shown that immersion is the best way to learn a new language. And what is immersion? It means being totally surrounded by your target language. You listen to music, watch TV and films, read articles, browse foreign language websites, and more—all in the language you want to learn. But, while it's true that these activities can help you develop listening and reading comprehension, sticking with them exclusively means missing the most important part of the equation: engaging in active, two-way communication. You've got to interact with others as much as possible in your target language.
Chatting with native speakers
A crucial part of the immersion process is talking with (and writing to) to native speakers of your target language—and that's where it gets tricky. Or, should I say, it used to be tricky. Before the Internet exploded (it's hard to remember that far back, huh?), if you wanted to talk to native Mandarin speakers, you had to hop on a flight to China. Or, at the very least, you needed to take up residence in Los Angeles County, which is home to highest population of Mandarin speakers in the United States. But not anymore. All you need is a computer with a decent Internet connection and a headset. You don't have to live in a foreign country to learn your new language. With some basic equipment, you can talk to anyone in the world!
Finding a language partner
How do you locate a native speaker to give you feedback? What's the trick to finding a person who's interested in conversing, learning, and helping you—and who has the time to do all three? In order to have a successful arrangement, it has to be a mutually beneficial exchange. Both you and your new partner should spend equal time speaking and writing to each other—in your native language and in his or hers—with the goal of helping each other achieve your respective language-learning goals.
If you think that finding the perfect language partner is impossible, think again. With Livemocha's new platform, when you help others with their language-exercise submissions, you'll be able to find someone who speaks your target language and who is also learning your native language. A perfect fit! And, to boot, every time you help someone, you get virtual coins that you can redeem for more online lessons in your target language. If you're willing to help others, your language learning is completely free!
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In a recall with few precedents, Ford warned today that 89,193 owners of brand new 2013 Ford Escape SUVs and Ford Fusions with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines should park their vehicles until further notice due to risk of engine fires -- and gave no estimate of when it would have a repair.
The move marks the third recall for burning 1.6-liter turbocharged engines in the new Escape, a cornerstone of Ford's plans to lure buyers with smaller, more efficient vehicles. The previous two recalls earlier this year had been triggered by a lose coolant cap that could spew engine coolant and a weak gas line. Ford also told owners in the gas line recall to stop driving, but vowed to fix that within two weeks.
Ford says no injuries have been linked to the new problem, which it didn't immediately identify. It says owners in the United States and Canada of any 2013 Escape or Fusion with the 1.6-liter engine should call their dealer immediately, and the dealer would arrange for loaner vehicles until the problem can be repaired. The issue doesn't affect owners of Fusion and Escapes with other engines.
One hint of the problems come from an October complaint to federal auto safety officials from a 2013 Ford Escape owner, who said a few days having the two previous engine fire recalls completed, their Escape broke down on the freeway and burned.
"There was a 'pop' sound in the engine area. Instantly, the accelerator had no response, the high engine temperature warning light came on, and then all warning lights, gauges, & tachometer all went dead. Luckily, we were adjacent to an exit ramp, and we coasted to a stop...Immediately, white steam came out of the engine compartment. Knowing the third recall dealt with the "risk of engine fires", we got out, and moved well away from the vehicle. Within minutes, brown, oily smoke came out from under the hood. Then flames came out from under the hood, at the windshield and out the sides of the engine compartment. Then the car burst into flames and was destroyed.
The owner added: "We feel we are lucky to be alive!"
Other automakers have ordered owners to stop driving vehicles due to safety recalls in the past, but have been able to say how long repairs might take.
After winning a reputation for better quality vehicles than its Detroit competition, quality issues have been rising on several new Ford models. The automaker has said it was missing its own targets for quality this year, and cited the high pace of new models as one reason. Given how strongly Ford has staked its future on its EcoBoost turbo engine line -- with millions of copies sold and now featured in Ford models from the Fiesta to the F-Series -- the costs from any lingering worry of engine fires could rise rapidly.
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