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English for Academic Study
A university preparation course published in association with the University of Reading
Introducing the new edition of the best-selling English for Academic Study (EAS) series. Garnet Education publishes the series in collaboration with practising teachers of EAP from the University of Reading's International Study and Language Institute. The EAS series comprises eight separate EAP Course Books, covering the essential skills for English-medium study. The series has been designed for students on pre-sessional and foundation courses within an IELTS range of 5.0 to 7.5+.
What's new?
EAS Reading contains completely new material, as does the companion EAS Reading & Writing Source Book, which comprises a range of authentic texts specially chosen for university study. EAS Writing has also been extensively revised with a large number of new texts and activities. EAS Extended Writing & Research Skills has been thoroughly revised and now includes new additional material. The whole series has been changed to a new format for ease of use.
Contemporary methodology: reflects the most recent developments in EAP teaching, based on practical experience in the EAP classroom.
Multimedia support: the audio material for Listening and Speaking includes authentic transcripts of realistic length, with a variety of accents; the EAS Listening Course Book includes two audio CDs and a DVD of video extracts from authentic lectures.
The series website: features a variety of teacher and student resources, including interactive activities for EAS Speaking and EAS Extended Writing & Research Skills.
The EAS Teacher's Books provide users with a variety of routes through the books so they can be adapted to a range of teaching situations, from short courses to more extended timetables.
Photocopiable resources in Teacher's Books reduce lesson preparation time.
Visit the English for Academic Study companion website at www.englishforacademicstudy.com. The website features a variety of teacher and student resources, including interactive activities for EAS Speaking and EAS Extended Writing and Research Skills.
Also available: American editions and accompanying website.
Download EAS Listening CD 1 MP3s zip (download size 63MB)
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The know-how and virtuosity of the Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre is apparent in each and every one of its luxury watches. Watchmakers, craftsmen and craftswomen, engineers and technicians, gathered under the same roof, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, share the same vision of excellence, working together to fashion unique timepieces. These men and women push the boundaries of their art to bring enthusiasts of fine watches a wealth of new surprises each year.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmaking Manufacture presents remarkable watchmaking skills in the ongoing series ""Feminine Portraits"".
After enamelling, the Grande Maison turns to focus here on Cristina, expert in the art of design.

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Translation: We at iFixit reserve the right to downgrade to oblivion, any device that frustrates our business model whereby we sell parts and repair services for DIY enthusiasts.
Additionally, not withstanding the gain in device reliability due to sealed components and the design restraints imposed by the need to make devices thinner, lighter and more mobile, we consider that repairs and mods should be possible using an oily rag, a hammer and the detailed guides we sell to the public.
Accordingly, we have classified iPads, MacBooks, iPhones, Surface PCs and all other devices with sealed/glued components as detrimental to our 'last milleniun' thinking and business prospects.
After previously tearing apart the Microsoft Surface RT, the folks at iFixit have now got their hands on the Pro version of the Microsoft tablet.
Since Microsoft started on this new venture into the tablet trade, we've been intrigued at the premise of the Pro version and what it represents for photographers. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, the Surface Pro provides the power and performance of a fully-fledged Windows computer in the tablet form factor. Just think: full versions of Photoshop, Lightroom, ACDSee and more in portable package. Though initial views have been mixed, we're looking forward to our own mental teardown of the device -- from a photographer's perspective -- soon.
But first, iFixit is giving us a glimpse at what powers the device with their teardown of the Microsoft Surface Pro. We point out a few of our favorite highlights below:


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RPM Mats make the installation of floor heating cable fast and easy when using self leveling mortar. RPM Mats are 20" x 44" and Made in the USA from Heavy Duty 60 mil ABS plastic (80%+ recycled materials) but weigh only 2.0 lbs. This 1/2" thickness is usually chosen to increase floor height to meet an adjoining floor that is thicker. RPM has been used to install thousands of WarmWire® projects providing a lightweight, quick and clean option to a traditional backer board and cable guide strap installation. Simply thread the floor heating cable of your choice (not included) onto the grid between the studs at your desired spacing and it sits safely and securely 1/8" below the top of the studs so your installation is protected from traffic and tools. Once filled with cement leveling mortar your floor has a Lab tested and approved "heavy" rating. It is lighter then backerboard and installs in half the steps! On concrete slabs, it's rated "High Performance" as an anti-fracture membrane in testing. Studs are ½" in diameter and spaced at 1".
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|1/2 inch
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The best places for spring break are undoubtedly tropical locales - whether you're headed to Cancun, Miami Beach or Puerto Rico, the weather may pose challenges for you if you've been accustomed to how to apply makeup in cold weather. Keep your face fresh for all those Kodak moments under the sun with these tips.
One of the biggest problems in tropical destinations is the heat and humidity. These face-melting conditions may make you want to skip foundation altogether, which is totally fine for hitting the beach. However, there are ways to rock your favorite makeup palettes. Teen Vogue recommends using a face primer to stop your sweat from seeping through your foundation.
Keep your eye makeup palette in place by using a waterproof base under your powder eyeshadow. After applying the colors, set the look with a translucent powder.
Cosmopolitan reports that you can even keep your lips in line south of the border. If you have a cooler, pop cosmetics in there while you're out on a picnic or at the beach. Or, opt for a lip gloss with a wand instead of a meltable lipstick.


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Excerpted and adapted from S.E.X., the Scarleteen Book
If you're someone with a penis who's with a uterus-toting partner, even though you're not the one who can become pregnant, you still get and have choices, and you still should participate in birth control use and responsibility just as much as your partner unless you both -- not just either one of you -- want and are prepared for a pregnancy. Understand that many methods, such as hormonal birth control like the pill or Depo-Provera, carry risks and side effects (and they don't offer any STI protection). Since women bear a far greater burden with pregnancy as well, many prefer to back up their birth control with condom use. So, while it may seem to you that a given method is best and easiest for you, your partner may not feel the same way since she's the one who needs to live with it, short and long-term.
For instance, she's the one who may have a diminished sex drive or less natural lubrication because of the pill, and the one who will need to remember to take it at the same time every day. She's the one who will have to be most responsible, and deal with the most changes to her body and her life if and when an unplanned pregnancy does occur, whatever choice she may make with that pregnancy. If a given method seems like a good choice to you, by all means, bring it up for discussion, but know that the choice is primarily your partner's to make, and she's the best one to make it.
It might be difficult for you to understand the weight of birth control use for women; to comprehend how much a woman has to think about it, how much real estate it takes up in her head. However, it's not unlike safer sex practices, which you can know plenty about. While sexually transmitted infections are something else that women as a group and a class tend to bear the greatest burdens with, STIs still can have a tremendous impact on your life and body.
Think about the flip-flopping that might sometimes go round in your head when you're making those choices --
Do I really need to use a condom for oral sex? Can I get away with not using one for intercourse just this once? Didn't I hear her ex-cheated? What if she got a disease from him? When do I ask her about it? How will she react? What if she takes it as an insult, or thinks I don't trust her? Do I even have condoms with me tonight?
-- the strong desire to avoid an STI, and even how sometimes, it just feels tiresome, or kills your buzz, to have to bring worries and practical issues to bed with you when you just want to freely enjoy yourself without being bogged down with the heavy stuff. Your girlfriend shoulders all that, just like you, and all of those sorts of issues when it comes to pregnancy and birth control that you really don't.
If you're in a long-term or committed sexual partnership with a woman, it's a great idea to suggest helping to shoulder aspects of birth control you can contribute to, like paying for it, helping with transportation to OB/GYN visits, or playing the part you can when it comes to using a given method.
Since you're unlikely to find a doctor that will advocate or allow vasectomy for young men, if you're sexually active, the three methods you can use which are directed by you, or reliant upon you, are condom use (98% effective with perfect use, and 85% effective with typical use), withdrawal (96% effective with perfect use, and 73-82% effective with typical use) or deciding not to have the kinds of sex which present pregnancy risks. All of these methods or choices can be very effective with proper use, and all are great backup methods for other forms of contraception.
Beyond safer sex issues, condom use makes for excellent birth control backup for any other method (though withdrawal can also be used as a backup, it just offers no STI protection), so insisting on that and being in charge of that aspect of birth control can be a great role for you. If we're talking about abstaining from sex which can create pregnancy, since so many young women report feeling that intercourse is something boyfriends push for, if you can be someone to support or initiate not going there, not only is that one way to prevent pregnancy, it also can give your female partner a clear sense that intercourse isn't something she should feel she has to do for your benefit, especially if it carries risks she doesn't want to take or can't yet reduce otherwise.
Understand, too, that when it all comes down to it, of all the birth control options there are, condoms are one of the -- if not the -- least invasive options there are when it comes to side effects as well as the alteration of sexual sensation, for all partners. So, if you think that condoms get in the way of YOU feeling everything you want to feel during sex, remember that most other methods impair or disrupt female sexual sensation far more. Withdrawal may not reduce sensation at all, but it, too, disrupts sexual experience to some degree if a male partner wants to continue with intercourse to or through orgasm/ejaculation.
When we're talking about reproductive choice per pregnancy, it's important for folks who have the capacity to co-create a pregnancy but not to become pregnant themselves to recognize that your major choices are choosing to have the kind of sex that presents those risks or not, and choosing to use a method of birth control or not if you do have the kinds of sex which pose pregnancy risks to reduce the risk of pregnancy.
If and when an unplanned pregnancy does happen to a partner because of sex you had with her, this is another arena where your practical choices are limited. A partner who is pregnant has the right to choose either abortion or to give birth and parent on her own, without your permission or acceptance of that choice. Adoption, in many areas (including in the United States), requires your legal agreement. If and when a partner who is pregnant chooses to remain pregnant and parent, you may have some legal financial responsibilities. You will not usually be legally required to actively co-parent, however, that partner and any child will often have very real, big practical and emotional needs for you to do so. Single parenting is doable, but it can be very hard on both a child and parent.
We understand that that can cause many cisgender men to feel like things are out of their control they would prefer are in them. If it's any consolation, many cisgender women in the world would also prefer that biology didn't have its own sexism in this regard, too, and would be delighted if men could also get pregnant, or if a partner's body and life could truly share all of what pregnancy entails for people who themselves become pregnant and deliver. And once more, you always get to choose not to have the kinds of sex which pose pregnancy risks. That choice poses no side effects for you, no possibility of financial, legal or emotional responsibilities, and won't do you or anyone else any kind of harm.
Hopefully, if and when an unplanned pregnancy happens, you can be a supportive partner, even if they aren't someone you're currently in a serious relationship with. It's often very isolating to be pregnant when it wasn't planned (sometimes even when it was), and it's particularly hard on a woman if and when her partner is unsupportive.
Planned Parenthood offers a good breakdown of the difference between an unsupportive partner and a compassionate partner in unplanned pregnancy when a woman is choosing abortion, but these things hold with any reproductive choice:
The unsupportive partner is the guy who rejects any responsibility for the pregnancy. He may stop speaking with his girlfriend or refuse to help her pay for [an] abortion. She got into this situation with his help, but he won't help her. Maybe he offers some money to help pay for the procedure, but doesn't offer any emotional support. Sometimes the unsupportive partner is anti-choice and refuses to be involved with the abortion. He may even try to stop his partner from having an abortion.
The compassionate partner supports his girlfriend in her choices about an unintended pregnancy, including the choice to have an abortion, even if he doesn't agree with her choice. Although he may share his feelings about abortion with his partner, he respects and accepts her decision, too. In whatever way he can, he tries to help pay for the abortion. He may attend medical appointments with her, participating however he can. And he helps his partner get her life back to normal after the abortion. Although he may disagree with her choice, the compassionate partner knows that his partner is the one who is pregnant.
The best ways to do be both a supportive partner, and to best support yourself, tend to involve:
It may also happen that you someday have a partner who isn't responsible with her part in birth control, or who wishes to become pregnant when you really don't wish to be involved in that. In those situations, the burden of birth control, via condoms, or by vetoing sex if you don't agree with a partner about readiness for parenthood, may lie solely with you, and you have every right to insist your OWN choices be respected.
It's also completely okay to insist on birth control backup via condom use or withdrawal, even if your partner has told you she already uses an additional method. If you need or want a backup for your own security, your need for extra protection is just as valid as hers. Of course, if you have any reason to believe you can't trust your partner in being honest about already using a method, the best tactic is not to sexually partner with that person at all: trust is an important and vital part of healthy sexual partnership.
On the other hand, you may want or feel ready for parenthood when your female partner isn't, or may wish not to worry about birth control altogether. In other words, it may be you doing or thinking about the birth control sabotage or irresponsibility. Thing is...well, let's not tiptoe. That's not okay. If you're ready for sexual partnership, you need to also be ready to deal with birth control and to respect your partner's wishes when it comes to parenthood and birth control options. If you have a partner who wants to use condoms as birth control and you just don't, then you need to be able to just opt out of sex with that person, taking responsibility for your own wants, rather than battling them or arguing.
You should be just as responsible for birth control as your partner is.
No matter what kind of sexual relationship you're in, you still need to be bringing your half of birth control responsibility to the table, rather than assuming your female partner is or must be solely responsible for taking care of that: like any other part of partnered sex, birth control should be a game for two. That's not just an ethical issue, it's a practical one: if you don't and a pregnancy does occur, your female partner can hold you legally responsible should she see a pregnancy through to term. So, even though it may feel like it's not your issue, and you do have limited choices in the matter, a good deal of responsibility does still lie with you, and to be a good partner, you need to step up and take charge of the aspects you can.
Be sure and talk together with partners about all of these issues, ideally in advance of sex together. A lot of people set up precedents in male/female sexual relationships where anything to do with birth control is entirely on the person who can become pregnant. That doesn't serve men or women. It sets up women to feel like they're in that aspect of sex alone, which doesn't make sense with something that's about partnership, and it can set men up to feel like they get no say, and like they have no responsibilities, which doesn't actually leave most people feeling very empowered. Talking in advance about safer sex, birth control, and the possibility of pregnancy helps assure the choice you both make will be in good alignment with what you both want and feel ready to handle, will make managing birth control a lot easier, and will help make your sexual partnership more of a partnership. And if it turns out in those talks you find you and a potential partner are on radically different pages with any of this -- like if you are anti-abortion, but that's what she says she'd want, like if she wants a kid soon, but you really don't -- having those talks ahead of time can allow you to choose not to be with a partner at all; not to risk situations where it seems clear from the outset, would likely be a real mess.
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Information on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.


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Take on Helicopters
Take On Helicopters v1.04 to v1.05 Patch
* Compatibility with Take On Helicopters: Hinds
* Horizontal stabilizers can be configured to move with collective
* SACLOS missile support added (manually guided)
* Retractable Landing Gear System support added
Medium: flight model would become unstable after rapid slow down, and damage the tail rotor
Improved FXAA and SMAA
Better handling of cases when 3D resolution is not 100%
SMAA uses color edge detection method instead of luma edge
soundLandingGear entry added for helicopter configuration
Landing gear actions did not work in external view
Player gunners are no longer told which weapon to select
MP: spawned vehicles would sometimes get doubled weapon magazines
MP: moveIn*** commands would sometimes show full getting in animations and door animations
Landing gear suspension sound effects were played when the gear was retracted
Battery and starter sound effects were sometimes not playing correctly
RenderTarget fov parameter was not read from config
Underwater RenderTarget cameras would show artifacts on the primary RenderTarget
[89898] Fixed: Secondary gunner tracks enemies
[89603] Fixed: A possible crash when textures were loading too slow from the disk.
[89523] Fixed: Crash during engine termination from multiplayer game.
[89361] Fixed: Linux server slow startup
M1A2 tank upgraded to full functionality
Takistani AA soldier now has fully functional Igla launcher
Military vehicle radio protocol integrated
Various fixes to all localizations
Initial states for cockpit switches handled better when starting in the air
Cockpit lever for retractable Landing Gear System implemented
Take On Helicopters v1.04 Patch
Patch Changes:
Massive flight model upgrade (RotorLib 4.0)
Initial introduction of Java scripting
DRM-free for users of legitimate installations
FXAA and SMAA support added (new anti-aliasing techniques)
Time Trial functionality improvements
Take On Helicopters v1.02 Patch
- Career finances tuned
- Helicopter inspection improved
- Scenarios / contracts tweaked
* IGUI: speed vector now shows more accurately where the helicopter is headed
* Precise actions on objects were not correctly detected at all angles
* Shadows on alpha planes handled better (e.g. helipads)
* Ambient road traffic loading optimized
* Water surfaces at high altitudes would sometimes be completely white
* Crash opportunity fixed in Picture-in-Picture
* AI is no longer able to fly with a damaged main rotor
* Fixed interpolation of visual states (rockets firing from rotor).
* Inspection points and animations tuned for all helicopters
* Certain helicopter variants are now prevented from spawning in ambient systems in Seattle
* Heavy: hand was covering gunner view at some angles
* Heavy: pilot was sunk in his seat slightly
* Heavy: Engine and nose hatches now animate
* Manager skin pigmentation tuned
* Player skinning on his jacket and neck tuned
* Seattle: ambient road definition tuned
* Shadow on the helipads is drawn correctly
* Heliport: tasks and actions were not added after completing the Career
* Heliport: reward after completing the Career: $300000
* Heliport: Partridge visited one contract too soon
* Heliport: tasks and actions were available while fading to / from black
* Heliport: Partridge did not have the correct character identity
* Heliport: saving / resuming disabled
* Heliport: player was not able to sell any helicopter
* Heliport: after inspecting a component on an undamaged helicopter, the maintenance report would no longer show the helicopter status correctly
* Heliport: after inspecting a component with several inspection points, they were updated in sequence instead of at once
* Heliport: Coast Guard Medium livery added
* Heliport: missing line breaks in maintenance reports
* Time Trials: path markers added
* Time Trials: problem with disappearing waypoint indicators corrected
* Time Trials: broken color code format in overviews
* Training: last conversation was often cut off by the scenario ending
* Training: Voice-Over for "I'll give you control in 5..4..3..2..1" added that plays when countdown is displayed
* Training: Voice-Over added for "I'll take back the control of the helicopter
* Training: pausing at the end of any stage removed. Now the player passes control back to instructor
* Training: narrative outro plays correctly when mission ends (from Career)
* Training: disabled buttons in info pages were not working correctly
* Slingload PiP help is now displayed only when near cargo
* Generic contract rewards increased
* Helicopter damage was not stored correctly between contracts
* BIS_fnc_isLocalized function no longer shows RPT error
* "Again" button was not working in intro pause menu
* Career 02: system marker was visible
* Career 08: Heliport outro needed one sentence to be removed
* Career 08: Radio filter removed from Heliport conversations
* Career 08: Jumping container
* Career 10: Player can no longer get in helicopter as co-pilot
* Career 10: Get in waypoint was not placed on helicopter
* Memory 03: Player was flying incorrect helicopter type
* Memory 03: Cpt. Pierce sometimes died before saying his last sentence
* Memory 03: Cpt. Pierce sometimes got out of helicopter after landing
* Corporations 01: Space Needle torch was duplicate after load
* Corporations 01: Fuel station disabled
* MP 01: All contestants now properly end the mission, rather than the last one to finish the race
* MP 01: Position notification upon completing a lap corrected
* MP 01: Spectating no longer shows finished or disqualified contestants
* MP 01: Stats display improved
* MP 02: JIP handling improved
* MP 02: Evacuees will get into all helicopters, not just the hosts
* MP 02: Evacuees can be rescued on foot now
* MP 02: Winching disabled until made MP compatible
* MP 02: Team-tracking markers added to map
* MP 02: New/improved parameters
* MP 03: Cargo handling improved
* MP 03: AA-threat spawning improved
* MP 03: Briefing improved
Take On Helicopters v1.06 Patch
Patch Changes:
Applying wheel brakes in non-RTD helicopters could crash the game
Ambient traffic was not always drawn in cockpit view
Head-tracking logic improved: the head position was offset in reverted direction when certain roll limits were reached (looking over shoulder)
Head-tracking head offset sensitivity curve improved
Controller axes sensitives were sometimes set to full
Registry-driven mods: value PATH_FORMAT can be used to expand %DATA% or %MAIN% key values using PATH key
Support for multiple proxy-based weapons on vehicles improved (config entry maverickweaponIndexOffset added)
PBOs are now searched and loaded also from a "Common" sub-folder of mod folders
Zero default value for min/maxMoveX/Y/Z in ViewXXX classes
[95939] Fixed: Vehicle interior sometimes disappearing briefly.
[95862] Improved: Server browser now prefers "better" (connectable) servers.
[95783] Fixed: Some sounds (esp. say) queued if played out of hearing range.
[95691] Changed: buildRequired is now limited by the server version, server can never require a higher version than its own.
[95654] Improved: VoN now uses the same port as the game traffic, should make VoN more reliable (less NAT issues).
[95406] Improved: Servers can set vonCodecQuality 11..20 for improved quality (wideband). Ultrawideband 21..30 will be possible in 1.63. The new setting requires a recent client on the talking side, server and listening clients can be any version.
[95308] Improved: MP: Custom game types no longer displayed as Unknown in the server browser.
[95307] Changed: Default matchmaking filter now shows only servers with ping < 100.
[95285] Fixed: Possible crashes after closing the game in MP (Alt+F4)
[94918] New: command unit addMagazine[name, ammoCount]
[94912] Fixed: Video memory detection on W7/x64 sometimes wrong because of bug in IDirect3DDevice9::GetAvailableTextureMem.
[94886] Fixed: Possible gear item duplication (private https://dev-heaven.net/issues/36648)
[94761] TBB 4.0 update 5, (tbb40_20120613oss, http://threadingbuildingblocks.org/ver.php?fid=187)
[94699] Tweak Reinhard tonemapping pars
[94629] Fixed: Wrong magazines are removed with weapon in briefing gear.
[94206] Fixed: Disabled channels can be bypassed in briefing screen (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/33906)
[94049] New: terrainIntersectASL command
[94049] Fixed: terrainIntersect reverted to ATL
[94001] Fixed: "enableItemsDropping = 0;" now even for MP clients
[94001] New: moonIntensity command
[94001] New: sunOrMoon command
[93989] Changed: When dropping weapon unrelated magazine will not be dropped
[93958] New: Dropping items while swimming can be disabled with "enableItemsDropping = 0;" in description.ext
[93945] New: In gear added bars with ammo count
[93945] New: setGearSlotAmmoCount, setIDCAmmoCount, gearIDCAmmoCount, gearSlotAmmoCount gear commands
[93897] New: AToC & PPAA added into UI video options
[93841] Fixed: AI using NVGs as binoculars after dropping their primary weapon (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/27297)
[93821] Changed: Authentication Timeout is distinguished from bad CD key
[93812] Fixed: Restrict gamma value set by profile
[93809] Fixed: Restrict brightness value set by profile
[93722] Fixed: Effects of setDamage to buildings different on clients and server (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/23915#change-136685)
[93701] Fixed: Changing gear in briefing screen is not working reliable in MP (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/16421)
[93680] Optimized: MP: attachTo no longer sends a message when the attachment does not change.
[93672] Fixed: Unable to access AI soldier's gear in map
[93670] Fixed: Prone units stop engaging (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/32475)
[93664] Fixed: Damage of buildings synchronization in MP after JIP (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/25659, https://dev-heaven.net/issues/23915, https://dev-heaven.net/issues/18492)
[93657] Fixed: Target is no longer stored in the long-term target list when forgotten for the second time (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/27895)
[93654] Improved: Tone mapping
[93652] New: Scripting functions visiblePositionASL and nearestBuilding position
[93648] New: Scripting functions ASLToATL and ATLToASL to convert between coordinate systems.
[93624] Changed: Scripting function weaponDirection returns a primary weapon direction when empty string is used as a weapon name.
[93622] New: Scripting function eyeDirection.
[93598] New: Scripting functions eyePos object and aimPos object
[93583] Fixed: Player-created markers not synchronised with JIP clients (see https://dev-heaven.net/issues/6337)
[93575] Fixed: StringLoad command reads unicode
[93570] Fixed: Player-made map markers disappearing in MP under certain circumstances (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/32160)
[93542] New: MP Statistics screen (key I) contains the Server hostname
[93528] Fixed: Max distance for DirectChat raised from 20m to 40m
[93415] Fixed: empty weaponHolder is not deleted when used by remote player
[93398] New: System chat like player connected/disconnected switched to CCSystem=6 channel. New configuration opportunity disableChannels[]={chan1,chan2,...}; in mission description.ext file possible.
[93294] Fixed: Multiple Object not found problems such as Server: Object 6:4 not found (message 124)
[93276] New: terrainIntersect command
[93273] New: lineIntersects, lineIntersectsWith commands
[93156] Changed: increased gear MP messages priority
[93146] Fixed: LOD blending
[93120] Fixed: JIP connecting players less affect other players network bandwith
[93117] Fix: Crash: https://dev-heaven.net/issues/31784 - caused by fix: "LOD blending not working reliably (rev. 93017)
[93017] Fixed: LOD blending not working reliably
[92956] Fixed: Sound: Music often stop playing after window focus is lost and regained
[92925] Fixed: switching backpack with dead unit in MP
[92821] Fixed: Joining unit in the vehicle to a different side group did not change the perceived side of the unit.
[92781] Fixed: SelectPlayer makes direct communication unreliable (see https://dev-heaven.net/issues/30991)
[92754] Fixed: scaling icons with grenade cursor
[92706] TBB 4.0 update 4, (tbb40_20120408oss, http://threadingbuildingblocks.org/ver.php?fid=185)
[92705] Fixed: Possible crash when in out of VRAM conditions because of a race condition.
[92679] Fixed: A Javelin missile often did not lock a target when playing with a Veteran or harder difficulty (https://dev-heaven.net/issues/28865)
[92612] Fixed: SelectPlayer in MP can break the Direct Chat or cause other MP issues.
[92582] Fixed: AI detection after load
[92463] Fixed: AToC ATi 77xx
[92071] Changed: Observer RPT messages now once per 60 sec, https://dev-heaven.net/issues/29985
[92061] Fixed: AtoC on nVidia for CSAA
[92059] PPAA pars tweak & SMAA use color edge detection method
[91173] New: Registry-driven mod can contain list of required mods in its REQUIRE string value (the same syntax as for LOADAFTER). Moreover, the registry value CANDISABLE="0" can be used to make the Disable button disabled.
[91055] Fixed: Respawn with backpack
[90934] New: Folder with mod.cpp containing statement hide=true; is not not listed in Expansions
[90909] Fixed: crash of Linux server when player with custom face connects
[90901] New: setUnitRecoilCoefficient command
Take On Helicopters: Rearmed
Medium: pedal controller ranges tweaked
Heavy: waypoint indicator fixed
Faulty pilot memory points for various characters fixed
Free Flight: non-RTD helicopters filtered
Free Flight: "Fly!" starts higher and with default collective read from config
Take On Helicopters Language Pack
This pack requires version 1.03 installed.
Take On Helicopters v1.03 Patch
Reduced Ground Effect strength - engine-based improvements
Small flight model tweaks - based on community/ internal feedback
Heliport character animations – mission briefings include new animations
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Hey, scrappers! This will be the place for the speed scrap today. I'll be posting in both the chat room AND in this thread.
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OK, here we go:
Step 1: Pick out 3 photos that tell your story; it would be helpful if they were horizontal or could be cropped to a horizontal shape. Edit them for clarity, etc. as you like. Place them in your Project Bin or somewhere easy to find for later.
Step 2: Open up a new document of your preferred scrapping size. Fill the background with a single paper that coordinates with your photos and stories.
Step 3: Using a brush or a digital stamp, on a new layer, stamp or brush a large inked-looking stamp about in the center of your page. It should be rather large; it will peek out from our paper and photo layers.
Open up a coresponding paper and add it to your layout, cropping it to a horizonal shape across the middle of your page, atop the brushwork, but not covering it completely. You could also use a paper mat, like a vintage receipt, or a map fragment. (This will just be to "ground" your photos on the page.) Get creative!
Step 4: Add your photos in this manner: Make one photo the dominant picture, approximately a 5x7" size across your paper, to the left side of your page, stacked on the mat you placed in Step 3. The other two photos, crop or resize to approximately 3x2" inches, adding them to the opposite, right, side of the larger photo, on its vertical edge, one above the other. If you'd like, you can add a stroked border or frames, too.
Step 5: Add a paper tag or label that peeks out from under your two smaller photos. Add your journaling to this tag.
Step 6: Add a tag or a label to the top edge of your paper/photo cluster, and add your title to this.
Step 7: Add embellishments as you like, but there must be a ribbon somewhere! Add a date to your page and upload it to the speed scrap gallery. Then come back here to post the link. Someone will be picked to win a $5 coupon to my store. You have one hour to complete your layout. Go!
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|Ash, Iris, Cilan, Ferris
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寿美菜子 Minako Kotobuki (Japanese)
Sierra is an archaeologist in Unova that is a friend of Ferris.
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When Sierra was younger, she, along with Ferris and two of their friends, were part of an amateur archaeology club.
She, Ferris, and a few of their friends often played in the off limit area of Twist Mountain and were all part of a detective group. Each wore a special pendant that symbolized their membership.
One day Ferris got lost while they played and they eventually found him unconscious which ultimately caused Sierra to be more respectful of the rules. She was convinced that it was only a dream he had. Once Team Rocket stole the Cover Fossil Ferris had found and he and Ash went after them alone, Sierra followed behind them in a truck along with Iris and Cilan. After they had escaped Team Rocket's helicopter, she picked them up and drove away from the scene.
Sierra would later trust Ferris's story after meeting Tirtouga and seeing the Time Gate for herself.
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A Democratic lawmaker wants to revamp standards for teaching sex education at Colorado schools.
Rep. Crisanta Duran is expected to present her bill to a House committee for a vote Thursday. The proposed legislation would create new statewide standards for teaching abstinence and safe sex. Parents would be required to opt-out, instead of the current requirement that they approve participation for their children.
The bill would also create a grant program to help schools get federal money to implement expanded instruction if they choose.
Republican Rep. Amy Stephens says the bill infringes on local control. But Duran says parents and school districts would still control what students are taught.
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) - The California Highway Patrol says a sneezing fit caused a truck driver to crash into nearly a dozen vehicles at a San Francisco Bay-area auto dealership.
CHP officials say Antonio Zamora of Modesto was driving 30 to 35 mph around 4:40 a.m. Thursday when he experienced the sneezing attack that caused the collision at the used car lot in San Leandro.
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Hello Fright Fans,
As stated on our Facebook yesterday, the FrightCatalog gang is down here in Houston, Texas, covering Halloween Expo 2012. But since we'd be nothing without our faithful customers, we want to share the experience with you! So, here's the first update of the convention:
The Expo opened at 8 AM, but they wouldn't let anyone in until 9 AM, so we all just stood around for an hour. Nothing really happened. Some people mingled, attractive models in skimpy costumes walked through the crowd, and that's pretty much it. Here's a video of the entrance:
Once inside, I wandered over to the California Costume Collections booth, where I found this astonishing vampire mask and wings costume:
Yup, the wings move on their own. It blew my mind how cool these would be to wear around. Technology is definitely entering the Halloween industry, and I cannot wait to see what else is in store.
Also in the California Costume Collections booth were these Get Your Zombie On! costume kits:
Each kit includes the necessary makeup and accessories to transform your face into a ghoulish horror, as seen on the models above the displayed kits. Simple, easy-to-apply, and perfect for any zombie-loving Halloween fan.
But enough about California Costume Collections and their sweet products. I wanted to find some high quality weapons, and the Charades booth definitely delivered:
As you can see in the video, I squeezed the hell out of that foam hammer and it didn't budge an inch. A Charades representative said they make the weapons specifically to give the wielder some heft, because "lightweight weapons don't feel awesome enough." The hammer, for example, has a metal rod running through the handle. No cheap materials, no unsatisfied customers, that's the way to run a Halloween business.
Next I set my sights on the Forum Novelties booth, but I barely made it away from Charades when this terrifying attraction caught my attention:
That's a 15′ clown costume worn by the president of Beyond Sales. The costume is fully moveable – wrists, arms, head, back, legs – and the president claims to have snowboarded down a mountain while wearing it. On the table is a DVD player showing clips of him rollerblading around Vancouver, Washington.
Then I finally made my way over to Forum Novelties, where they showed me their latest line of Halloween monster masks:
I had a good laugh when I saw the Obama mask at the end of the line. A political monster is still a monster, I guess, depending on your views.
And lastly, while heading away from the booths to write up this post, I stumbled upon what I can only call the "Demon Baby Ring of Death":
So, that's it for now, Fright Fans, but there will be plenty more coming up later today and tomorrow. If you want to see anything specific, like more vampire or zombie stuff, drop us a comment and we'll check it out.


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Sir Michael Wilshaw, the increasingly embattled and controversial new Chief of Ofsted, has seemingly caused further upset by suggesting that the use of mobile phones in schools may be included under the heading of 'low level disruption', the failure of which to control his inspectors may use as grounds to mark a school down accordingly.
To mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, an initiative funded by charities and philanthropists to the tune of £370,000 is currently sending out a copy of the bible to every school in the country, with the intention of completing this task by the end of the month.
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For most of us, realizing that we're gay, lesbian or bisexual isn't something that happens overnight. We don't go to sleep straight one day and wake up gay the next (or the opposite). It's not like, "Oh crap, looks like I got a zit in my sleep last night and I got gay!"
Perhaps we have had crushes on people of the same or similar sex or gender, or perhaps we have felt very distinctly that heterocentric gender or sexual roles (roles still not always right, but still better suited to heterosexual people) just aren't comfortable for us. While things like that certainly don't mean we are queer for sure, they are some clues that we might be. As we get to know the whole of ourselves better and observe patterns in our attractions and relationships over the years, we also get a better understanding and fuller knowledge of our sexuality and orientation. Getting to understand who we are, in this respect like every other, isn't something we can usually do in a day: it's a lifelong process.
Many young people have a lot of questions when it comes to homosexuality and bisexuality. In a culture often so damning of orientation and sexual identity outside heterosexuality, many become nervous if and when they feel attracted to those of the same or a similar sex or gender, worried that they might be gay. Others suspect or are sure they are homosexual or bisexual, but are afraid to say so either because they aren't 100% certain and feel they will be branded in some way, or simply because they fear being rejected, outcast or scolded by their friends, family or community. While at least 8 million people in the United States are homosexual, a hard truth is that millions of people do still think it is an "illness" or "perversion." Being nervous or afraid to come out is -- unfortunately -- very valid and understandable.
No matter our orientation, the first step to making decisions about our sexual identity, and how we view that of others, is to know the answers to some basic questions. It's hard to make up our minds when we aren't all on the same page, or we aren't really sure what something means. Bear in mind that even people with adequate information sometimes don't agree with it, and define things differently because that information conflicts with their own beliefs, biases or fears or just with their own experiences or personal identity. All the same, there are some important facts that all of us -- gay, straight, and everything in between -- should know.
Typically, a homosexual is defined as someone who is exclusively or primarily attracted, physically and emotionally, to others of the same sex or the same/similar gender. A bisexual or pansexual is defined as someone who can be or is attracted to those of any sex or gender, though not necessarily at the same time. In other words, like heterosexuals, homosexuals and bisexuals can be monogamous. A heterosexual is someone attracted exclusively or primarily to those of the opposite, or a different, sex or gender. Queer is a word many of us use to describe being something other than heterosexual, or when gay, lesbian or bisexual don't seem to really sum up our orientations well, particuarly if and when we or people we are attracted to may also be gender nonconforming.
Some people find the three general spheres or orientations -- heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual -- very limiting, because not everyone fits neatly into them, but instead, is attracted to different sexes and genders by varying degrees. For instance, a bisexual may be MOSTLY attracted to women, but sometimes attracted to men; a bisexual also may not even like the "bi" part of that term because gender isn't binary, and they are attracted to people of varied sexes and gender identities. A homosexual or heterosexual may occasionally be attracted to those of an opposite sphere, or someone's gender identity may be a bigger point of attraction than their biological sex. If that is the case for you, it does not mean you are not what you think you are. Homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality are terms to generalize sexual orientation in the widest sense. Ultimately, you should choose or create whatever term makes you most comfortable and feels most true to you, or create your own if none of them seem to feel right.
Keep in mind that sexual orientation and homosexuality, bisexuality (or heterosexuality) aren't just about sex, nor are the relationships for anyone of any of those orientations. A lot of the time, we'll see anything except heterosexuality slandered based on the idea that differing orientations are just about what someone wants sexually or just about sexual desires. While it it's still okay when they are, for most people, homosexual and bisexual relationships are about all of the same things heterosexual relationships are for most people: about love and companionship, about family and/or community, about friendship and bonding, about discovering ourselves and discovering those we get close to. And yes, about sex.
Most sexuality researchers and scholars agree that orientation is fixed and unchangeable to some degree, though how we enact it, how we identify, and what it means for us as individuals is more mutable or flexible. We also don't tend to know, right away, what our orientation is: again, that's often a process of gradual discovery over time. While we choose what to call ourselves, and perhaps go through many different stages in our lives to really feel out who and what we are on many different levels, for the most part, our orientation is believed to be at least partially hard-coded into us from a very early age.
The American Psychological Association states that, "sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. And some people report trying very hard over many years to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual with no success. For these reasons, psychologists do not consider sexual orientation for most people to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed."
If you're heterosexual, ask yourself if you can choose who, of a different gender than you, you're attracted to? Can you really choose, or does it often seem pretty random and out of your control, perhaps even surprising? Can you choose who you love? Remember: sexual orientation isn't just about sex or having sex: it's also about who we love.
It most certainly is not. Not only is it natural in people, it occurs in other mammals and animals as well, such as chimpanzees, cows, ducks and other birds, cats, dogs, insects, gorillas, horses, sheep, monkeys, and a plethora of other critters. It also is nothing new. Though through much of history many homosexuals and bisexuals have not been "out," -- due not to their orientation, but to the cultural and interpersonal condemnation of anything that isn't heterosexuality -- most anthropologists and biologists agree that it has occurred in humans for just as long as heterosexuality.
Absolutely not. Psychological and sexual research has shown clearly that orientation in and of itself is not a cause for emotional or social problems. More often, when such problems are associated with homosexuality or bisexuality they are rooted in the nonacceptance of those orientations, and taunting, scolding or punishment because of the perceptions of them. The APA adds that, "Homosexuality was thought to be a mental illness in the past because mental health professionals and society had biased information about homosexuality since most studies only involved lesbians and gay men in therapy. When researchers examined data about gay people who were not in therapy, the idea that homosexuality was a mental illness was found to be untrue."
This is a secular website, so we're not the best folks to ask about a specific set of religious beliefs or opinions. Bear in mind that the concept of sin does not run through all religious traditions. There are many, many other traditions outside Christianity and Catholicism. In fact, other traditions combined make up the majority of the world's religious and spiritual traditions: Catholicism and Christianity are not by any means the overriding traditions around the world, even though they are very popular.
So, IS it a sin? If you are basing the concept of what is right and what is wrong on the Bible alone, you need to bear in mind that it is a very old series of texts, in which some things that could be considered RIGHT and acceptable(and sanctioned by the old testament) then, such as:
...are things we consider very wrong now.
Some things considered wrong then, such as:
...by general opinion most of us think are okay now.
The things listed above are all addressed in the Bible, just as premarital sex and homosexuality are, and are parts of biblical rules and laws, but are often overlooked or ignored by those insisting homosexuality or premarital sex is wrong, though they are all considered just as important Biblically. And overall, there's very little address of sexuality in the Bible, period.
According to religioustolerance.org, "In order to comprehend what the Bible says about gay and lesbian relationships, we must pass over the references to homosexual rape, male sexual abuse of boys, and homosexual prostitution, orgies, Pagan sexual rituals in temples, etc. We would be left with only those references relating to consensual sexual activities within homosexual partnerships. There may not be any of these.
"However, there are descriptions of close and intimate relationships between members of the same gender. But there are no unambiguous passages that show that they were sexually active. One is forced to conclude that the Bible often condemns heterosexual and homosexual exploitive, manipulative sex, and prostitution, but may be totally silent on consensual homosexual relationships."
In other words, homosexuality when addressed at all in the Bible, is mainly discussed in the context of sexual situations where both parties were not consenting or willing to participate: in the context of the rape of men and boys (even though the rape of women and girls, mind, is often given the thumbs-up in the Bible).
"One is left with many Biblical passages which condemn fornication -- sex outside of marriage. If one were to accept these passages as inspired by God, then one can conclude that the Bible considers homosexual sex within a committed relationship equivalent to premarital sex between a man and a woman. That is, homosexual activity within a committed relationship is morally equivalent to a man and woman living together common-law without being married."
They also add that, "The Bible says nothing about sexual orientation for the same reason why it does not mention television sets and airplanes. The concept of orientation dates only from the late 19th century and only began to be seriously investigated in the middle of the 20th century."
Too? Both the old and new testament contain many messages directing people to love others generously, not to limit who they give love to and feel it for.
As touched on at the beginning, there are certain clues that you may be queer, gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Any one of these things is something that may happen to all of us, even to those who are heterosexual, at least a few times. But if a few of them sound familiar, you feel that way often, and you're at the stage of your life where you are able to have a decent perspective on your sexuality and relationships from past experience, you may be gay or bisexual, which is no more or less normal or okay than being heterosexual. It's all good.
No one but you can assign an orientation or an identity to you. What you call yourself, how you identify, and when you identify (and this may not be solid -- for some of us, in our lives, identity shifts and is fluid to some degree) is all your choice. The important thing is that you do what you can to make your self comfortable and at peace with yourself, that you are honest with yourself and your friends, family and/or partners, and that you realize you have as much time as you want or need to find out who you are.
Your sexuality and the opportunity for partnership is with you through your whole lifetime: it isn't going to run away from you if you don't catch it. Check through sites like this one and other GBLT information. Go to a youth group for gay, lesbian or bisexual teens, or see if your school has a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). Talk to another trusted adult or peer who is homosexual or bisexual. Explore the possibilities, and go with what is comfortable for you. Ultimately, you're the person you have to live with and own up to every day: trying to make yourself into something you aren't, or fight who you feel you really are may seem like the easier thing to do in the short run, but in the long run it not only damages you, it damages everyone around you.
No matter who you are, or what stage of understanding who you are, you're at, be proud of yourself. If you're sincere, open, honest and loving, and act with integrity, no matter what your orientation is, you're someone to be proud of.
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May 2, 2016
State alcohol agents have charged a man for making moonshine.
Retired Beaufort County Water Systems Manager Benson Jett of Pinetown, was charged with the manufacture of nontax-paid spirituous liquor, possession of said liquor and possession of manufacturing equipment, according to Alcohol Law Enforcement agents.
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May 6, 2016
A man accused of disturbing sex crimes, against young girls, is going to prison.
27- year-old Benny Melton of Richlands was arrested in Onslow County this spring on 16 counts of sex crimes with four underage girls, between the ages of eight and 12 years old. Lawmen say the crimes went on for nearly two years.
Court officials say Melton pleaded guilty in court, just before the victims were supposed to testify against him. Melton was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A man is charged with multiple sex offenses involving four underage girls, one as young as eight-years-old.
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office arrested 26-year-old Benny Melton of Richlands and charged him with sixteen sex offense charges with the four girls. In addition to the eight-year-old, authorities say the other victims were twelve or younger.
Detectives say Melton engaged in various sex acts from June 2009 until March 2011.
Melton's bond was set at $412,000.
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Allegations of misconduct, miscalculations, and intimidation in the race for the District Judge 3-A seat in Pitt County have been resolved.
A possible election investigation has been avoided between Brian Desoto and Faris Dixon after Dixon decided he would withdraw his election protest Wednesday afternoon. Dixon lost the race against challenger, Brian Desoto, but on Friday, Dixon filed a complaint with the state and the Pitt County Board of Elections alleging voting irregularities and voter intimidation. The two were scheduled to appear for a hearing Wednesday at the county board of elections until Dixon unexpectedly withdrew his complaint.
"As a prosecutor for over 13 years there are times when you just don't have enough evidence to go forward. Therefore I am withdrawing my election protest and congratulate my opponent." said Dixon.
Dixon says he will turn over the evidence he has to the Justice Department for evaluation and plans continue to serve as an assistant district attorney. Desoto, who is also an assistant attorney, will be sworn in as a judge on January 2nd..
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**GRANT-Capacity-Building Projects** Basic Sciences: Transforming Education Cyberlearning
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Title Transforming Education Cyberlearning
Agency National Science Foundation (NSF)
Due Design and Implementation Projects – January 16, 2013
Capacity-Building Projects – March 15, 2013
Implementation and Deployment Projects – LOI: May 14, 2013;
full proposal: July 15, 2013
Summary NSF seeks to integrate advances in technology with advances in what is known about how people learn to: (1) Better understand how people learn with technology and how technology can be used productively to help people learn, through individual use and/or through collaborations mediated by technology; (2) Better use technology for collecting, analyzing, sharing, and managing data to shed light on learning, promoting learning, and designing learning environments; and (3) Design new technologies for these purposes, and advance understanding of how to use those technologies and integrate them into learning environments so that their potential is fulfilled. Of particular interest are technological advances that allow more personalized learning experiences, draw in and promote learning among those in populations not served well by current educational practices, allow access to learning resources anytime and anywhere, and provide new ways of assessing capabilities. It is expected that Cyberlearning research will shed light on how technology can enable new forms of educational practice and that broad implementation of its findings will result in a more actively-engaged and productive citizenry and workforce.
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A damaged transformer is to blame for a power outage that affected more than 1,600 customers of Black Hills Energy in Pueblo Saturday morning.
Wes Ashton of Black Hills Energy says a pole housing a transformer caught fire west of the Blende area in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The fire damaged the transformer and knocked out power to the southeast part of Pueblo.
Areas affected were east of I-25 from the Blende area to the Belmont area.
Ashton says crews arrived on the scene to assess the damage and worked to reroute the power around that transformer to restore power to Pueblo. Crews had power restored roughly an hour after the outage started.
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TLC Diet Sample Menu
Topic Overview
The TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) diet can help lower your cholesterol. It is recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.1
Here is a sample one-day menu. The menu contains approximately 2,200 calories, with 25% of calories from total fat (5% from saturated fat, 13% from monounsaturated fat, and 7% from polyunsaturated fat).
- ½ cup oatmeal with 1 cup fat-free milk, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and 1 sliced banana
- Caffe latte made with 1 cup fat-free milk
- Sandwich made from 2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 ounces lean turkey, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1 apple
- 1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup mixed raisins and peanuts
- 3 ounces baked or broiled salmon
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (used in cooking)
- Salad made with 1½ cups romaine lettuce, ½ cup tomatoes, ¼ cucumber, 1 tablespoon vinegar and oil dressing
- 1 slice Italian bread with 1 teaspoon soft margarine
- 1 sliced peach with 1 cup fat-free milk
More information
For tips on the TLC diet, see High Cholesterol: Using the TLC Diet.
Related Information
- Grundy SM, et al. (2001). Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA, 285(19): 2486–2497.
Other Works Consulted
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2005). Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC (NIH Publication No. 06-5235). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf.
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Registration is open now for the fall semester at Volunteer State Community College. Students will have new classes to choose from this fall and new pathways to take students through community college and on to a four-year college or university. One of the most recent university partnerships is with Western Kentucky University (WKU). Under the agreement, Vol State general education classes will be guaranteed to transfer to WKU and those courses will fulfill the entire WKU general education requirement. Advisors from Vol State and WKU will work together to help students stay on track. Vol State also has many transfer arrangements with state and private universities across Tennessee. They're called Tennessee Transfer Pathways and apply to specific programs of study. The pathways provide a road map for students from Vol State to academic programs at four-year schools. For a complete list visit the Vol State website at www.volstate.edu/pathways.
The college has a number of new courses coming up for the fall semester. They include Music Publishing, taught by an experienced Music Row publishing professional. Speech classes take a virtual turn as they will be offered online for the first time. Students will upload speeches using specialized software. Digital Media and Ethics is a new course taught by Communication and Philosophy faculty members. It's designed to introduce students to new media and the ethical concerns involving social media. The Early Childhood Education program is expanding a successful evening Fast Track program to daytime hours. It provides future pre-K to third grade teachers with an accelerated program featuring extra academic support. Students take classes only on Tuesdays and Thursdays to receive an associate of applied science degree in education. International Politics is just one of the classes being offered in the expanding political science program this fall. Meanwhile, students can participate in class Service Learning opportunities in several course areas, including humanities, science and social science. These "practicum" classes combine course work with community projects for a real-world application of academic ideas.
Fall classes start on August 24. The fall schedule and catalog are available on the college website at www.volstate.edu. New students will need to fill out an application first. That can be done online or in-person by visiting the Office of Admissions in the Ramer Building room 173. Students with questions can also call 615-230-3688. Vol State is located at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
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Fire officials say a gas leak that has shut down a major New Bern street has been secured.
Neuse Boulevard reopened to traffic, one lane in each direction and businesses were allowed to reopen as well.
The underground leak was detected around 6:30 a.m. and happened in front of the Craven County Health Department.
The city says the gas line is nearly 40 years old and they believe when a contractor working on a water line project began moving heavy equipment this morning, it jarred the underground gas line and cracked the pipe.
Piedmont Natural Gas has decided they will replace the section that ruptured and hope to have service fulled restored before cold temps set in tonight.
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Officials in New Bern say part of Neuse Blvd. will be closed until at least 10:30 a.m. because of a gas leak.
The section of Neuse Blvd. that is closed is from Karen Dr. to South Glenburnie Dr. All of the buildings and businesses on that stretch are closed as well.
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The countdown to Sochi is now down to 100 days.
U.S. athletes are gearing up for the 2014 Winter Olympics -- games that are already mired in controversy that Russia's president has tried to calm.
Russia is spending a whopping $50 billion on the games, which have already gone over budget and plagued by delays.
Organizers are rallying thousands of volunteers to help with preparations and cleanup.
With Russia's reputation on the line, Russian President Vladimir Putin is leaving nothing to chance.
"We are doing everything, both the organizers and our athletes and fans, so that participants and guests feel comfortable in Sochi, regardless of nationality, race or sexual orientation," Putin says.
Putin's comments Monday were an attempt to calm controversy and criticism that erupted in June when Russia adopted a ban on homosexual propaganda.
Though some have threatened to boycott, U.S. athletes say it's important to remember the spirit of the games.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
A First Look At The New Iris Apfel Documentary
IRIS APFEL PROMO from Laura Coxson on Vimeo.
In celebration of Iris Apfel's 91st Birthday yesterday, I am posting this wonderful trailer to Maysles Films' upcoming documentary featuring our favorite style icon. I can't wait to see the completed film!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Folk Artist Malcah Zeldis Explains How Dressing Up Healed Her Pain
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Red, White, and Blue
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Linda Rodin
Rodin olio lusso, Linda has become a favorite among fashion bloggers, and is currently featured in the J.Crew catalog. Linda believes that lots of sleep and a good diet are two of the keys to aging gracefully.
When it comes to looking older she says,"First of all it's not easy getting older. It catches up on you all of a sudden. It's definitely more interesting to let yourself go through the process than do a bunch of surgery and get addicted to a face that's not even yours. You can't chase youth. You'll just look older with a face lift." Check out more of Linda's story and her amazing Rodin olio lusso products HERE.
( For those of you who asked about Linda's lip color she is wearing Make Up Forever, #16 pencil, then Make Up Forever lipstick #36. Under both: Fran Wilson's green mood matcher)
When it comes to looking older she says,"First of all it's not easy getting older. It catches up on you all of a sudden. It's definitely more interesting to let yourself go through the process than do a bunch of surgery and get addicted to a face that's not even yours. You can't chase youth. You'll just look older with a face lift." Check out more of Linda's story and her amazing Rodin olio lusso products HERE.
( For those of you who asked about Linda's lip color she is wearing Make Up Forever, #16 pencil, then Make Up Forever lipstick #36. Under both: Fran Wilson's green mood matcher)
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Aging Gracefully At 101 Years Old
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The One and Only Iris Apfel
HSN, and a collaboration with eye-bobs. At 90 years old Iris is proof that keeping active is the secret to aging gracefully.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
These Boots Were Made For Walking
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Bakelite and Boyscouts
Alice Carey loves mixing elements of menswear with slight feminine touches. Here she wears her husband's childhood Scout's shirt with wonderful bakelite accessories. Check out the video below to hear more about Alice's penchant for menswear. You can also read more about Alice in the latest issue of GLU magazine and don't forget to purchase her novel HERE.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Summer Platforms
Nanette Lepore and coordinated Sergio Rossi platforms. Everywhere we went people commented on Mary's fantastic shoes. Doesn't she look great at almost 73 years old ?!!!
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The Secret To Beautiful Skin
I first photographed Mrs. Rock near Madison Avenue a few months ago. She was in a hurry, so I quickly took her photo and handed her my card. Ever since then, I have walked up and down Madison looking for her. I wanted to tell her that she is in the Advanced Style Book, and hoped to interview her about her style and beauty secrets. About a month ago, I received an email from her saying that she saw her photograph in a New York Times article about the book. I was thrilled to hear that she wanted to meet for lunch, and couldn't wait to photograph her again.
Vaseline products that her mother first introduced her to as a young girl. Watch the video above to hear more about her favorite products including her wonderful Revlon lipstick.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Update On The Advanced Style Documentary Film
Here are some behind the scenes shots of our recent interview with Lynn Dell for the Advanced Style Documentary. Lina Plioplyte and I have been working on this project for over three years, and we are finally ready to sit down and edit over 150 hours footage! In fact, Lina just left for the mountains where she will be editing the film in peace and quiet, to get it ready for the 2013 film festival circuit. We have filmed so many inspiring interviews, stories, and interactions and I can't wait to share the finished product with everyone.Check out the trailers again below and for updated information on the film CLICK HERE and find us on Facebook HERE .
Lynn Dell ran into another one of our stars, Iris Apfel, while shopping at a gift show.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Advanced Beauty Secrets from Alice Carey
Many of you have been asking that I share some of the beauty products used by the Advanced Style Ladies. Alice is most definitely a CLAIRINS girl, but she also partial to products by BOOTS the Chemist, UK that are now carried at Target. Her new favorites are Lift & Luminate day serum and night serum. As she is a writer, her beauty products don' stray too far from her beloved books. To check out some of Alice's writing on the Huffington Post CLICK HERE and her wonderful novel HERE. You can also find more great pictures of Alice in the Advanced Style book.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Dress For Yourself
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Lynn Dell's Summer Looks
Off Broadway Boutique. Call them up and you may even get to speak to Lynn Dell herself 212 724-6713 .
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Graphic Fashion
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Never Give Up
"My name is Norma Zaremby and I am 63 years old. I worked in advertising for many years, lost my job in 2003 and then went to work for Bergdorf Goodman.Unfortunately in July 2009 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma and the only way to try to save my life was a bone marrow transplant, which I received in September 2010. I was given the bone marrow of a young male donor who I did not know, but who was gracious enough to try and help me. I haven't had hair since 2009 and there are many side effects to the transplant, but I have never let my appearance change. I never have a bad hair day--I just wrap my head with different scarves. I taught myself how and have quite a collection. My motto is "never let them see you sweat." Maybe I can be an inspiration to other women who are battling cancer and maybe we can help others."
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Monday, August 6, 2012
You Are Never Too Old To________
You are never too old to__________
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Rockabilly, Los Angeles
CLICK HERE. I am always drawn to those who have a love for vintage, so when I saw this woman's wonderful rockabilly look,I was totally blown away.
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