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Valko, Y; Hegemann, S C A; Weber, K P; Straumann, D; Bockisch, C J (2011). Relative diagnostic value of ocular vestibular evoked potentials and the subjective visual vertical during tilt and eccentric rotation. Clinical Neurophysiology, 122(2):398-404.
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OBJECTIVE: We compared vibration-induced ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (OVEMPs) with the visual vertical during whole-body roll tilt and eccentric rotation in healthy subjects and patients with unilateral vestibular loss, to determine which test was most sensitive in discriminating impaired utricle function. METHODS: OVEMPs and the visual vertical were measured in 11 patients and 11 healthy subjects. Visual vertical was measured during roll tilts between -9.6 degrees and 9.6 degrees , and during rotation at 400 degrees /s with the head upright and the vertical rotation axis located between +/-3.5cm from the head center. RESULTS: OVEMPs in patients were strikingly asymmetric, whereas they were approximately symmetric in healthy subjects. Patients showed impaired visual vertical gain during eccentric rotation and increased errors for both roll tilt and eccentric rotation tests. OVEMPs were superior at discriminating between patients and healthy subjects, although eccentric rotation performed nearly as well. CONCLUSIONS: OVEMPs provide a powerful test for discriminating between healthy subjects and patients with chronic unilateral vestibular loss, and testing the visual vertical testing during eccentric rotation was superior to testing during whole-body roll tilt. SIGNIFICANCE: OVEMPs are easier to administer, less demanding on patients, and in general are more effective at identifying chronic unilateral vestibular loss than visual vertical measurements.
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PopWrapped.com recently sat down with Above Stars front-man, singer/songwriter Miika Weiman, who is currently making his home in good 'ol Nashville, Tennessee.
Miika comes from an extremely musical family; his grandfather is a composer and cellist, while his father is a professional conductor and violinist. Miika began his musical journey when he was 6 years-old. He started out playing the violin, but after his teacher refused to continue teaching such a rowdy kid, Miika moved on to the cello at age 7. By age 8, he was playing the drums and at age 9 he reveled in the wonders of his very first stereo system.
When he turned the ripe old age of 21, Miika was already delving into the world of pop music with influences ranging from classical and Christian artists, to the pop sounds of Blink 182, David Guetta, Owl City, The Ready Set and *NSYNC. As his musical tastes evolved and musical influences became more fresh and diverse, Miika was able to create a unique sound all his own.
After releasing his first CD, What Do You Have To Lose, Miika moved to Nashville to further pursue his music career. With the help of his publicist Rob Crowe and music producer Kevin Gates (Cady Groves, The Ready Set) Miika launched a Kickstarter campaign and began working on a brand new album which will "hopefully be out very soon," Weiman says.
Above Stars just released a brand new EP on August 2nd titled, If The Sun Burned Out which includes the infectious first single, "In Love With A Dream". The single is an ElectroPop masterpiece, with a hook that's guaranteed to keep it at the top of your summer playlist.
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THIS WEEK: The No. 19 Arizona volleyball team (2-2) hosts the Four Points University Plaza Wildcat Classic this Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 9-11. Admission is free for the entire tournament. The complete tournament schedule is as follows:
Sept. 9 Thurs. Nicholls State vs. No. 18 Louisville 7 p.m.
Sept. 10 Fri. Nicholls State vs. No. 19 Arizona 10 a.m.
No. 18 Louisville vs. No. 9 Pepperdine noon
No. 9 Pepperdine vs. No. 19 Arizona 7 p.m.
Sept. 11 Sat. No. 9 Pepperdine vs. Nicholls State 10 a.m.
No. 18 Louisville vs. No. 19 Arizona noon
Arizona fans hoping to catch the Wildcat football game on Saturday evening will be able to fit both teams into the schedule as the volleyball tournament ends with the Arizona-Louisville match-up at noon on Saturday.
A QUICK LOOK AT ARIZONA: The Wildcats (2-2) went 1-2 at the Rainbow Wahine Classic last weekend, defeating Eastern Washington before dropping a three-game match to San Diego and losing a five-game heartbreaker to host Hawaii. Sophomore Meghan Cumpston was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 4.00 kills, 3.42 digs, 0.75 blocks and 0.50 service aces throughout the tournament.
On the season, Arizona is led by Cumpston, who averages 3.87 kills, a team-high 3.00 digs and 0.67 blocks per game. Junior Jennifer Abernathy adds 3.93 kills, 1.93 digs and 0.40 blocks per game. Setter Stephanie Butkus is averaging 11.80 assists per game, while Jolene Killough (1.07) and Kristina Baum (1.00) lead the team in blocking.
Nicholls State - The Colonels opened the season 0-3 at the Tulane Kathy Trosclair Memorial Classic last weekend, dropping matches to Tulane, Georgetown and Southern Illinois. Nicholls State is led by KaLeigh Butler and Brenda Rose, who average 2.67 and 2.56 kills per game, respectively. Setter Joana Garboggini averages 8.89 assists per game, while libero Ashley Miksch has a 3.89 digs per game average.
No. 9 Pepperdine - The Wave went 1-1 last weekend at the Courtyard Marriott Beach Classic, defeating Georgia and falling to No. 1 USC. Pepperdine also defeated the University of British Columbia in an exhibition match. Christina Hinds was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Libero after averaging 6.83 digs per game, while Melissa Melhorn and Sophia Milo were both named to the all-tournament team. Melhorn averaged 13.25 assists and 1.08 blocks per game, while Milo put up 3.75 kills and 1.08 blocks per game.
No. 18 Louisville - The Cardinals captured the University of Louisville Courtyard by Marriott Tournament title last weekend, going 3-0 with victories over Virginia, Loyola and Jacksonville State. Stephanie Marsh and Bing Sun were named to the all-tournament team. Marsh averaged 2.64 kills, 1.91 digs, 0.64 assists, 0.45 blocks and 0.27 service aces over the three matches, while Sun put up averages of 2.91 kills, 2.27 digs, 0.82 blocks, 0.73 assists and 0.27 service aces.
Nicholls State - This is the first-ever meeting between Arizona and Nicholls State.
Louisville - Arizona is 1-1 all-time against Louisville. The last time the two teams met, on Aug. 31, 2002, the Wildcats were swept by the Cardinals in the Louisville Labor Day Invitational. Arizona is 1-0 at home and 0-1 away vs. Louisville.
Pepperdine - Arizona is 5-6 all-time vs. Pepperdine. On Aug. 30, 2003, the Wildcats defeated the Waves 3-1 in the Pepperdine Classic. Arizona is 0-2 at home, 3-1 away and 2-3 at a neutral site vs. Pepperdine.
USA Today/CSTV Coaches Poll Sept. 6, 2004
Rank School Total 2004 Last
(1st-place Votes) Points Record Week
2 Nebraska (3) 1,517 2-0 2
4 Florida 1,409 4-0 4
5 Minnesota 1,376 4-1 5
6 Washington 1,250 3-0 7
7 Penn State 1,236 3-0 8
8 California 1,162 3-0 10
9 Pepperdine 1,109 1-1 9
10 Colorado State 1,001 2-1 11
11 Hawai'i 930 3-0 13
12 Stanford 900 2-1 6
13 UC Santa Barbara 777 3-0 16
14 Texas A&M 702 2-1 15
15 Kansas State 698 3-1 14
16 Illinois 609 3-0 19
17 Santa Clara 463 3-0 22
18 Louisville 442 3-0 20
19 Arizona 332 2-2 17
20 San Diego 294 2-1 NR
21 Georgia Tech 199 0-4 12
22 Loyola Marymount 188 2-1 18
23 Long Beach State 172 3-0 NR
24 Purdue 161 3-0 NR
25 Wisconsin 139 1-1 23
Others receiving points and listed on two or more ballots: Notre Dame 122, Missouri 96, Tennessee 96, Cincinnati 85,
Saint Mary's (Calif.) 83, Northern Iowa 75, Kansas 69, Michigan State 58, Utah 55, Ohio State 50, Texas 39, UC Irvine 37,
Brigham Young 36, Michigan 32, Wichita State 11, Ohio 10, Clemson 6.
Pac-10 Standings
School W L Pct.
California 4 0 1.000
Oregon 4 0 1.000
Washington 3 0 1.000
Arizona State 2 1 .667
Stanford 2 1 .667
Arizona 2 2 .500
Oregon State 1 2 .333
Washington State 0 3 .000
PLAYING AWAY FROM McKALE:With its wins at San Diego State and against Eastern Washington, Arizona has already equaled the number of non-conference wins away from the McKale Center it had all of last season. With three more non-conference road matches left this season, the Wildcats could more than double the total of two victories from a year ago.
CUMPSTON COMES ON STRONG: In the wake of the injury to junior Kim Glass, sophomore Meghan Cumpston has really come on strong. The outside hitter more than doubled her previous high in kills when she put up 19 against Hawaii. She also had 23 digs in that match, 18 more than her previous high of five. Her play didn't go unnoticed, as Cumpston was the lone Wildcat named to the all-tournament team.
BUTKUS BREAKS INTO RECORD BOOK: In Sunday's loss at Hawaii, sophomore setter Stephanie Butkus finished with 72 assists, good for a seventh-place tie in the Arizona single match record book. Dana Burkholder holds the record with 84 against Arizona State during the 2000 season. Butkus' previous high was 69 in a four-game match against Santa Clara on Sept. 4, 2003.
SEASONAL COMPARISONS: After the completion of one week of the season, the 2004 Wildcats are faring much better than the 2003 squad. This year's team has better averages than last year's team in kills (15.00 to 14.27), hitting percentage (.225 to .189), assists (13.10 to 12.82), digs (13.30 to 11.09) and blocks (2.80 to 1.82). The only statistical category that has gone down for Arizona is service aces, as the 2004 squad averages 1.40 compared to the 2.55 of last year at this time.
PLAYING WITHOUT GLASS: Junior outside hitter Kim Glass will miss at least one more week with a shoulder injury. The two-time All-American has led Arizona in kills in each of the last two years.
RUBIO APPROACHING ARIZONA WINS RECORD: Head Coach David Rubio currently has 236 wins in his 13 seasons at the helm. He needs just 23 more to become the winningest coach in Arizona volleyball history. Rosie Wegrich, who coached from 1977-1991, compiled 258 wins in 15 seasons for an average of 17 per year.
QUOTING HEAD COACH DAVID RUBIO: "There was a lot of good and bad at Hawaii. A lot of it was to be expected since our lineup was still in flux. With each match, we played better as the players got more comfortable with new positions. As time goes on, we'll get more comfortable and play more consistently. That's my hope for our tournament this weekend."
NEXT UP: Arizona travels to Washington, D.C., for the American University Invitational next Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18. The Wildcats open the tournament with a 7 p.m. match against American on Friday. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Arizona faces Temple, followed by a 4:30 p.m. match against Albany. All times are Eastern Standard Time.


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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has declared that various types of lamps must be recycled because they contain mercury. If these lamps are burned or thrown into landfills, the mercury in them can be released into the environment, where contamination problems occur. The four type of lamps of concern are:
- Fluorescent lamps
- High- and Low-pressure mercury vapor lamps
- Sodium-vapor lamps
- High intensity discharge (HID) lamps
Effective immediately all such lamps can not be placed in dumpsters or other waste receptacles for disposal. The methods to be used by all campus employees and students for recycling lamps is as follows:
All lamps shall be placed in the cardboard sleeve or box in which replacement lamps arrived, preferably without packing material. Care should be taken in packaging all lamps to reduce breakage during further handling and transport. Different length lamps should be packaged in separate containers. When boxes are full end tabs should be folded over and taped shut. The container shall be labeled in large, visible and legible letters with the following information: USED LAMPS, total number of lamps in container, type (e.g. 4 foot fluorescent) of lamp and UW-La Crosse. For example, a label could read: "24 Used 4' fluorescent lamps, UW - La Crosse". Lamp recycling labels can be requested by contacing Environmental Health and Safety.
Lamps shall not be purposefully broken. When accidently broken use appropriate techniques and personal protective equipment to prevent cutting yourself. Place the broken lamp in a corrugated box wrapped in a plastic bag or in a plastic five-gallon pail with a tight fitting lid. In addition to the above information the statement: "Warning: broken glass enclosed - cutting hazard" or similar warning should be placed on the outside of the package.
Custodial Staff shall collect all labeled "USED LAMPS" which they replace or are given by other staff and store them in their lamp storage area. When receiving a delivery of new lamps from Campus Stores personnel, the "USED LAMPS" will be collected for recycling.
Custodial Staff Supervisors shall collect all labeled "USED LAMPS" and transport them to the designated storage location in the Maintenance Building.
Electricians or other Maintenance personnel that replace lamps shall transport the labeled "USED LAMPS" to the designated storage location in the Maintenance Building.
All other UW - La Crosse employees that replace lamps shall give the labeled "USED LAMPS" to a member of the Building Custodial Staff.
Students in resident halls or academic settings that replace lamps shall give the labeled "USED LAMPS" to the Custodial Staff, a staff member or a Resident Assistant.
The cost of recycling lamps will be billed by usage to major users - Physical Plant, Cartwright and Whitney Centers and Residence Life.


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Tri-County Family Care Center (TCFCC) will have their 10th Annual "Cruisin' Into Summer" Festival and "Keep Kids Safe" Fair, on Saturday, June 7. This event will be located in the 200 block of South Main Street, in Rocky Ford, from the railroad tracks to Maple Street.
The Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce will offer a breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the Depot Baggage room just north of the tracks on Main. Glenn Parker and Mark Martinez will emcee the events and provide entertainment throughout the day. Other entertainment will be individual singers and the El Vision Band from 6 to 9 p.m. Activities during the day will be kids games, "Got Wheels" Car Show, hoop shoot, hula hoop and jump rope contests, motorcycle trial demonstration, horseshoe tournament with John Salas, pie eating contest sponsored by Village Inn, American Legion beer garden and a 50/50 cash pot raffle by TCFCC! In addition, there will be food vendors, crafters, information and safety booths.
Raffle drawings will be held during the event with items that have been donated by area businesses and Colorado tourist sites. If you have items you would like to donate for our raffle, please bring them to our office at 512 ? N. Main Street, Rocky Ford or call us to pick up by May 29. Winners will be announced by 5 p.m.
We encourage "Public Safety" booths to participate in the "Keep Kids Safe" Fair portion of the festival. Thus far, we have multiple safety booths, to include: Drunk Driving Simulator, La Junta Fire & Tornado trailer & US Army Corps of Engineers. The seat belt convincer will be on site displayed by Colorado State Patrol.
Again this year will be a Zumba Cruisin' Fun activity with Laurie Knapp, Darrin Nielsen and other instructors, on the basketball court in Railroad Park. A Volleyball 4x4 tournament will take place during the event, coordinated by Shayla Van Dyk sponsored by Cottonwood Ridge. Sponsor of the event insurance is Van Dyk Insurance Agency.
For more details, to register for an event or if you have an item to donate, call us at (719) 254-7776 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. A list of items will be posted on our website: www.tricountyfamilycarecenter.org. Come join the fun!
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EUGENE, Ore. – The University of Washington women's tennis team earned its first Pac-12 win of the season Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over Oregon in Eugene. The Dawgs move to 11-8 on the season and 1-7 in league action with just two regular season matches remaining.
"I was really pleased with how well the team played today," said head coach Jill Hultquist. "After our loss on Friday, we met as a team and really talked about what we needed to do to turn things around and the team realized that they needed to fight harder and play the points better. We've been playing with a lot of unforced errors in our games so they knew that they had to pick up their game and I definitely thought they did that today."
Doubles action came down to the third match after each team split the first two. Oregon claimed an 8-3 decision at number three doubles over Andjela Nemcevic and Julija Lukac but Grace Ysidora and Natali Coronel evened it up with an 8-4 win on court two leaving court one as the deciding match.
Elianne Douglas-Miron and Riko Shimizu, facing Nicole Long and Sofia Hager, held on to win 8-7 with a 10-8 advantage in the tiebreaker, giving UW a 1-0 lead.
"It was an intense ending for the doubles point and I thought Elianne and Riko really played tough and pulled it together and came out with the win," said Hultquist.
Despite the Ducks tying up the score after the first singles match, the Huskies went on to overpower Oregon with three straight-set wins on courts six, five and three. Riko Shimizu defeated Lina Akesson, 6-2, 6-4 at six singles followed by Natali Coronel's 6-3, 6-3 victory on court five over Allie Hueffner. Julija Lukac clinched the win for UW on court three with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Sofia Hager.
"We usually have been able to count on being able to get wins on courts three through six this season and definitely today, Riko and Natali were able to do that for us," added Hultquist. "Then Julija of course clinched the match again for us today which she has done numerous times for us this season."
Up next, the Huskies return home for their two remaining regular-season contests as they'll face Colorado on April 12 (11 a.m.) and Utah on April 13 (Noon).
#40 Washington 4, Oregon 1
No. 1 – Douglas-Miron/Shimizu (WASH) def. Long/Hager (ORE) 8-7 (10-8)
No. 2 – Ysidora/Coronel (WASH) def. Minor/Akesson (ORE) 8-4
No. 3 – Kluiving/A. Hueffner (ORE) def. Nemcevic/Lukac (WASH) 8-3
Order of Finish: 3, 2, 1
No. 1 – Nicole Long (ORE) led Elianne Douglass-Miron (WASH) 7-5, 5-3 (Unf.)
No. 2 – Jasmine Minor (ORE) def. Grace Ysidora (WASH) 6-1, 6-4
No. 3 – Julija Lukac (WASH) def. Sofia Hager (ORE) 6-4, 6-2
No. 4 – Lana Buttner (ORE) led Andjela Nemcevic (WASH) 6-3, 2-6, 2-0 (Unf.)
No. 5 – Natali Coronel (WASH) def. Allie Hueffner (ORE) 6-3, 6-3
No. 6 – Riko Shimizu (WASH) def. Lina Åkesson (ORE) 6-2, 6-4
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The Big Game Just Not The Same Without Big Blue
I don't want to sound like a spoiled Giants fan, but I'm sorry, the Super Bowl just isn't quite the same when Eli and the boys aren't involved.
I don't want to sound like a spoiled Giants fan, but I'm sorry, the Super Bowl just isn't quite the same when Eli and the boys aren't involved.
It's almost here...the day when (almost) all Americans come together to eat copious amounts of junk food and complain about having to go to work the next day.
Super Bowl Sunday. So where to go to watch it?
The halftime performer for Super Bowl XLVII has been named.
So who will take the stage?
Madonna revealed to a U.K. TV show that she wanted British diva Adele to perform with her at the 2012 Super Bowl, but the 'Rolling in the Deep' singer had to decline because her voice was still on the mend from vocal cord surgery. That would have been quite a halftime show, wouldn't it?
As you know, we have been making our way around Monmouth and Ocean Counties selling the "Brick Strong" bracelets to help the Ashley Lauren Foundation. Check out the amazing story that started it all here, a story about New York Giant Justin Tuck and his friendship with Middletown's Evan Sullivano. Today we will be in Freehold at Major Tool on Throckmorton St. from noon until 1pm selling the bracelets for $10 with proceeds going to the Ashley Lauren Foundation.
A Super Bowl road trip that led off with meeting most of the Giants squad, and capped off with witnessing a championship in Indianapolis.
Watching The Giants have their victory parade in New York City today inspired this list. What would make our Garden State better? You're probably thinking to yourself, only 5? Goo...
The Giants have received a rousing reception on their home field in New Jersey.
Eli Manning tells David Letterman this Super Bowl championship is for his teammates.
Fans welcome home the NY Giants at MetLife Stadium Monday afternoon
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be on hand at the Meadowlands for a rally to celebrate the Giants' victory in the Super Bowl.
For Giants fans, this nail biter of a game was the cap to a season that almost wasn't. For Cowboys/Pats fans, well, tough luck. For the rest of us? It was still a great game with some incredible moments. No matter who you were rooting for, there's definitely something for everyone to talk about.


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Travel back in time to the days of the Big Top… when the Circus performed in tents… and an artist named Ryman "put the smell of sawdust into paint!" See rare film footage from the years Herb Ryman sketched and painted with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as it traveled to big cities and small towns in 1949 and 1951… including C.B. DeMille studying sites for his Academy Award film, "The Greatest Show on Earth". See and hear the story and history of the circus from our panelists, Deborah Walk, Assistant Director of Circus and Legacy at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida; and Bob Garner, writer, director, and filmmaker whose own acclaimed scale model of the circus, "The Greatest Little Show on Earth" will be on display. Enjoy the atmosphere and décor created by props and banners from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileywarehouses, courtesy of the circus proprietors Feld Entertainment. Moderated by Disney Legend Marty Sklar.
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Book Pickup begins at the Youth Services Desk Saturday, June 18. Meeting on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 PM or Thursday, July 7 at 1:00 PM.
Book Pickup begins at the Youth Services Desk Saturday, June 18. Meeting on Monday, July 11 at 7:00 PM.
Rob St. Mary, author of The Orbit Magazine Anthology: Re-Entry, a 2016 Michigan Notable Book, will visit the library in the Friends Auditorium. Registration is requested. Limit 100.
This program will cover important skills needed by babysitters including health and safety information. A certificate of completion is provided for those attending. Registration is requested. Limit 30.
Assemble a Lego scene and write about what is happening in it. Your Lego creation and story will be displayed in the library until the next Lego Time session. Registration is requested. Limit 36.
What would it be like to unplug and go electronics-free like Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School? Join us for activities, games, crafts and some snacks. Registration is requested. Limit 30.
Enjoy Baffling Bill's Recipe for Summer Reading: 4 cups amazing magic, 3 cups comedy, 2 cups audience participation, 1 Bunny Rabbit, and a dash of mystery. Choose from two show times: 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM.
Volunteer this summer @ ROPL and earn community service hours for school. Registration is requested. Limit 10 per 1-hour session.
Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band pays rocking homage to the best music of the 1950s and 1960s with the latest advancements in modern day technology.
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Has anyone taken Microgestin before? If so, how are/were your experiences (PMS/PMDD-wise) with it? I'm starting my first packet tomorrow. Previously, I was taking Yasmin (mainly for the PMDD relief), but had to get off of it because it was making me feel sick to my stomach 24/7. :-(
Been on Microgestin for almost a year now.
There are at least two kinds, though... I'm on the 1/20 (all active pills the same dose/color) for continuous cycling. I've been on five different pills in the six years I've been taking BC. Microgestin is my fave, definitely. I don't get cramps or bleed because of the continuous cycling regimen, so I can't advise you on that... but it's one of two pills (Estrostep was the other) that didn't make me yack and feel nauseated all day (and Estrostep killed my libido BAAAAAD).
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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Release date: 2008 / 336 pages
Summary: Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
First sentence: Gestures are all that I have; sometimes they must be grand in nature.
Review: You know how it is when you've been waiting and waiting on the library's list and then the book finally arrives and you know it just can't be as good as you've hoped? And then, once in a great while, it's actually better than you expected?? Well, that was Racing in the Rain for me.
I loved this book… I think Enzo will be a great help to me soon, since we are facing a similar decision with our 17 year old dog and companion. I did not know that this novel was told from the perspective of a dog at the end of his life — fortunately, because I would not have chosen to endure this right now. However, an even greater tragedy than losing a dog is almost immediately introduced in the novel which distracted me from what I knew was an inevitable ending…
However, I just loved Enzo's quiet wisdom and his frustration with his canine limitations. His "voice" was perfect and I flew through this novel very quickly. While at its heart, Rain is a human hero's journey, Enzo is such a great reminder of why we love our furry best friends so.
I thought I would include this excerpt about Enzo's challenge to include his owner's new love since this passage illustrates Enzo's voice, as well as his quiet wisdom and facility with metaphor:
I had always wanted to love Eve as Denny loved her, but I never had because I was afraid. She was my rain. She was my unpredictable element. She was my fear. But a racer should not be afraid of rain; a racer should embrace the rain. I, alone, could manifest a change in that which was around me. By changing my mood, my energy, I allowed Eve to regard me differently. And while I cannot say that I am a master of my own destiny, I can say that I have experienced a glimpse of mastery, and I know what I have to work around.
I know I'm a little late to come to this party, but if you haven't yet read this lovely novel — are a dog-lover — and have a big box of kleenix handy, I strongly recommend The Art of Racing in the Rain…


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Rated 5 out of 5 by SmileToday nice size Arrived unbroken!! yeah!! I was worried that this might be too big, but I am very happy with it. Using on my coffee table in the sun room. As of this review I have not planted it yet. Can't wait to get some plants! I have a small concern that the water may seep through the concrete base, so I will be careful. Succulents will not use much water, so this may never be an issue. Very attractive. April 3, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kate49683 Very substantial and versitile. This is a very sturdy, quite substantial piece that can be used so many ways. In winter, I have flameless candles in it on a remote control, and I can fit 5 medium sized candles of varying height to make it look very cozy. In warmer months, I plan to plant a few little sprouts of small houseplants in it. There are so many different ways to use it, and it looks very much to scale on my large kitchen table. Really glad I bought it. January 15, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by RescueMom Unique Terrarium I have a "thing" for terrariums. While I admit I haven't planted anything in this yet, it is a beautiful mix of glass (the top) and a concrete-look material (the base.) This combination of materials and the shape should ensure this terrarium would look good in almost any style room. I like the fact that, on their website, World Market gives basic directions for planting terrariums. June 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mgun61851 Bought Two The glass dome is seamless and very attractive. I bought one as a Valentines / Birthday gift for my sister. She loves it! I liked the one I bought for my sister well enough that I called the store to have the last available wide terrarium put on hold until I could get back to the store. Today I purchased the one I had on hold. I am using it as a LED candle holder. They are a little pricey but I love it. February 5, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by detailaddict base not watertight I tried putting soil and plants in this and later found that moisture had seeped through the concrete and spoiled the top of our kitchen table. I would think WM would offer liners to ensure this does not happen. Otherwise I would recommend this (and the other sizes) for outdoor use or on surfaces that can handle water. April 19, 2016
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Vireos (Vireonidae)
Black-billed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis nigrirostris) - HBW 15, p. 415
French: Sourciroux à bec noir
German: Schwarzschnabelvireo
Spanish: Vireón Piquinegro
Taxonomy: Cyclaris [sic] nigrirostris Lafresnaye, 1842, Bogotá, Colombia.
Genus formerly placed in its own separate family, Cyclarhidae; sometimes placed in a subfamily, Cyclarhinae. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- nigrirostris Lafresnaye, 1842 - upper tropical and subtropical zones of Colombia W of E Andes (excluding Santa Marta region and also Nariño) and of E slope in Ecuador (S at least to C Napo).
- atrirostris P. L. Sclater, 1887 - upper tropical zone in W Andes of S Colombia (Nariño) and S into Ecuador (S generally to Pichincha, but at least one sighting has been reported as far S as El Oro).
- Least Concern Enlarge map
Videos5 videos
Eating a moth Locality Cabañas San Isidro, Cosanga, Napo Province, Ecuador
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2013 2 years ago 23 sec 4
Eating berries Locality Guacamayos Ridge, Napo Province, Ecuador
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2013 1 year ago 21 sec 3.5
Captures and rips a moth Locality Cabañas San Isidro, Cosanga, Napo Province, Ecuador
Juan Sanabria 1 November 2013 2 years ago 49 sec 3
two birds foraging in canopy Locality Río Blanco Reserve, Caldas Department, Colombia (ssp atrirostris)
Martin Kennewell 30 May 2012 3 years ago 32 sec 3
viewed from below, head behind a leaf Locality Las Tangaras Nature Reserve, Choco Department, Colombia (ssp atrirostris)
Martin Kennewell 23 May 2012 4 years ago 10 sec 2.7
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Immature at close range.
Locality Mashpi Rainforest Biodiversity Reserve, La Delicia, Pichincha Province, Ecuador (ssp atrirostris)
Dusan M. Brinkhuizen 7 July 2014 1 year ago 4.5
A bird coming out to the open
Locality Cabañas San Isidro, Napo Province, Ecuador
Rodrigo Paez 20 May 2009 6 years ago 2.7
A bird perching
Locality Yanayacu Biological Station, Napo Province, Ecuador
Tadeusz Stawarczyk 2 October 2007 7 years ago 2.5
Sounds1 recording
Song Locality Arrierito Antioqueño Natural Reserve, Anorí, Antioquía Department, Colombia
Bradley Davis 28 June 2007 6 years ago 3


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Lucas Leiva is in contention to make his return to action this week, assistant manager Colin Pascoe has revealed.
The Reds are set to play four games in as many days, with the U18s, U21s and first team all in action from Thursday to Sunday.
And Lucas, who has not figured for Liverpool since sustaining a thigh problem against Manchester City on August 26, could be considered for 45 minutes in Friday's second-string clash against Middlesbrough - though not before being assessed by the club's medical team.
Pascoe told Liverpoolfc.com: "The next step is getting his strength up in training and hopefully he can get 45 minutes in the reserve game on Friday.
"But we'll assess him, see how he is in the next couple of days, and if he feels fine himself, then he could possibly have 45 minutes on Friday."
As well as sitting out most of the season so far, the Brazil midfielder also missed the second half of 2011-12 due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
However, Lucas returned to full training at Melwood last week - much to the delight of everyone connected with the club.
Pascoe said: "It's fantastic to see Lucas back in training. He's a good player and it's nice to get him back.
"He's been unfortunate with a lot of injuries. I know that's part and parcel of football but it can get you down and it's nice to see Lucas with a smile on his face.
"He's a great professional. He's done his recovery and rehab. When you're injured, you can't wait to go and play football again and sometimes you can't see a light at the end of the tunnel, but Lucas has kept his head down, worked hard and he's looking good in training."
A first-team return may still be a few weeks away for Lucas, but Pascoe believes he will slot into Brendan Rodgers' set-up seamlessly.
He said: "He knows his position, knows the angles and is a great player. It was a sad miss when we lost him - so it'll be a great boost to the team when he's available.
"He's a popular character. He's a great lad and was missed around us. We're glad he's back with us training and when he's available for selection, it'll be great to have him around again."
Meanwhile, Pascoe admits Pepe Reina's return to action against Wigan on Saturday was a boost for Liverpool - but was eager to pay tribute to the form of the Spaniard's understudy Brad Jones.
Jones made seven consecutive appearances for the Reds in the absence of Reina, winning plenty of praise for his performances between the sticks.
Pascoe said: "Brad came in and was fantastic, keeping clean sheets, but it was great to see Pep back and to get a clean sheet.
"Pepe is right up there with all of the [best] goalkeepers in the world. He's got great feet, can spray the ball around, he's got great hands and is a top goalkeeper.
"They both keep themselves fit in training, work on things and with Pep and Brad we've got two great 'keepers."
Tagged: Colin Pascoe , Pascoe , lucas , lucas leiva


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A few good Cardio exercises to workout with are as follows: aerobics, biking, dancing, jogging, rowing, swimming, and walking. All these exercises get your heart the exercise it needs by improving your blood circulation. Cardio workouts help to improve a persons overall fitness, revert depression, add endurance of prolonged workouts, relieve stress and burn more calories.
Cardio training will do wonders for a healthier body. Set short-term and long-term realistic goals that are obtainable. Once you reach that goal set the bar a little higher and keep on going.
It is better to take baby steps then to jump in full blast and burn yourself out the first week. By slowing increasing your length of time working out you will be able to endure more and stick with a good workout regime.
Exercise will help set positive changes in a person at any age by helping them cope with mental and physical difficulties. When a person feels better about their self, their life automatically gets better almost like magic.
It does not matter what exercises you do as long as you start doing them. If you are in bed you can do arm or leg exercises, if you are in a wheel chair you can seek out others in your situation and play games with them in your chair such as racing, basketball or just throwing a ball around. If you can walk start walking, if you can run or jog do that. It doesn't matter as long as you get your body in motion and start doing something anything to get on the road to a healthier, happier life.


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Sometimes we read dialogue so often, punctuated in so many different ways, that we either forget what we've learned (if that was anything memorable to begin with) or we rely on instinct to guide us. A common example of this can be seen in the opening dialogue of darksouldream's piece, Bobby:
No, replied Cindy `I think his sister Becky is staying with her, but she keeps muttering about parents out living children. The doctors been keeping her pretty sedated.
Most Americans will cringe at this. Why? Well, double quotation marks are the more acceptable usage (the "traditional convention") in American Standard English. However, in British Standard English, both the double quotation mark and single quotation mark are used. What's the rule? Stylistically, there is no absolute must-do-it-this-way-or-else method. As long as you use the convention consistently, most people will not complain.
However, the double quotation marks are often the more preferable way. Why? Because a quote-within-a-quote is distinguished by the single quotation mark and, if the author is using the single quotation mark to denote all dialogue, it can make the punctuation confusing to the reader. Observe:
"Hamlet said, 'To be or not to be' in the Shakespearean play bearing his name," answered Rose.
'Hamlet said, 'To be or not to be' in the Shakespearean play bearing his name,' answered Rose.
Now, this example is not incredibly confusing either way, but it is certainly easy to see how several single-quote marks all in a row might give the reader a temporary headache. Does this mean that you should immediately change all of your dialogue to double-quote marks? No, most certainly not. But if you plan to use the quote-within-a-quote convention, it's important to be aware of this typesetter problem.
One should also note that most editors and publishers will change the author's punctuation to suit the style (often the typesetter style, which is the double quotation mark) of that publication. The author usually has very little say in this switch, but one shouldn't be offended. It's the words that matter, after all.
My Advice? I'd suggest erring on the side of caution and using the double-quote marks; it's simply cleaner.
This does beg the question, however: are there any universally accepted rules to punctuating dialogue? As a matter of fact, yes! One occurs in :sejongkim19179's piece, Kris and Christ:
Go away. She whispered again and again.
What we have here is a perfect way to introduce the concept of a dialogue tag. What is a dialogue tag? It's the statement or description that indentifies who is speaking in written dialogue. In the above, the dialogue tag would be "She whispered again and again" as this shows that She is speaking. Dialogue tags are necessary in written dialogue to help the reader figure out who's saying what. If your reader can't follow the speaker, your reader can't follow the story.
So how, then, do we punctuate the dialogue tag? Well, this is the universally accepted rulethe only one that everyone seems to agree on: a comma should always separate the quotation from the dialogue tag. In other words, that period up there isn't correct. It should rather be:
"Go away," she whispered again and again.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking. Should the comma be inside the quotation marks or outside the quotation marks? That very question has led to bloodshed across editors' desks all across the world. "Yes!" say some; "No!" scream others. Is there an answer to this devastating dilemma? Actually, yesand it has very little to do with where you live.
The rulethe actual, honest-to-God rule (no matter where on the Globe you are), is this: periods and commas go inside the quotation marks; all other punctuation (semicolons, question marks, dashes, exclamation points) goes outside the quotation marks.
As with all things, however, there are exceptions. Sometimes, if the question mark (etc.) is part of the quotation, it can happily go inside the quotation marks without breaking any rules. For example, it makes more sense to put a question mark inside the quotation marks if what is inside the quotation marks is the question. Example:
"Are you going to the party?" asked Jake.
Similarly, it makes more sense to put the question mark outside of the quotation marks if the sentence, itself, is the question.
Am I hearing things or did the teacher just say, "That pop quiz from Monday was horrible"?
Why, then, is there such confusion? Why do people cite the British way versus the American way and defend it bitterly to the end? Well, it goes back to the single-quote versus double-quote debate. Typesetters traditionally preferred one way (punctuation inside the quotation marks), and that way was most commonly adopted by American Standard English (much like the double-quote marks). However, in British Standard English, tradition relies on the function of the punctuation mark; in other words, it's all about grammar. If the punctuation is part of the quoted phrase, then it is supposed to go inside the quotation marks (makes sense, right?); if the punctuation is not part of the quoted phrase, then it is supposed to go outside of the quotation marks (as it's part of the sentence, instead). This has led to confusion because both ways adopt the extreme: all punctuation goes inside or all punctuation goes outside--and neither of those are correct. The correct method, which is a combination of the two, is quote above in the rule.
However, real confusion arises because neither print media in either country (or other countries the have adopted British English) use these rules consistently. Yup, that's right: the newspapers can't even agreeand they're supposed to know the rules by heart! Some BSE folks put the punctuation inside the quotations marks and some Americans stick it outside; it's like politically correct punctuation!
My Advice? I tend to believe that punctuation should follow function (also known as logical quotation) and the rule, but as I grew up in the American Education System, I am not bothered by the punctuation inside the quotation marks and can often be found defaulting to that method. What I will say is, as with all things, you must be consistent. If you are going to let your punctuation follow function, then it has to follow function throughout the entire piece. If you are going to keep the punctuation inside the quotation marks, then I suggest sticking to that.
For those of you still in school, I would simply suggest doing as your teacher tells you. Some teachers do have a preference or truly believe that only one way is correct. If that teacher is grading you, give her what she wants. You will both be happier for it.
Is that really the only rule that everyone agrees on? Well, not really. There are a few others. One is extremely relevant and often confused, and evenaftertwelve exhibits the perfect piece to introduce the concept in parts of John Bruckhenman:
Im going to Africa, I replied with a hint of pride. Im working with AIDS research and internal communications development.
You - I thrust a finger at him decidedly - are the reason the world hates us. You know how it works; Im not going to teach you. But if you just let the poor get poorer, things will fall apart.
So what're we looking at here? We're looking at dialogue tags that interrupt the sentence. In other words, dialogue that drops off for a description or statement and then picks up again later in the sentence. Believe it or not, there is a way to do this correctly. The rule, in fact, is rather straightforward: when a dialogue tag interrupts a sentence, it should be offset by commas; when this occurs, the second part of the quotation should begin with a lowercase letter. This often confuses people, as the set-in-stone rule is that all dialogue should begin with a capital letter. That rule is correct, and necessary, and should always be observed.
Isn't the "straightforward" rule a contradiction, then? Why, no. No, it's not. Notice that all quotations or all instances of dialogue should begin with a capital letter. Take this sentence:
"I wonder," she said aloud, "if there are any pelicans in Pelican Bay".
The dialogue and quotation begins with "I wonder", and the "I" is capitalized appropriately. However, the "if" does not begin a new set of dialogue or a new sentence, nor does it begin a new subject. It's a continuation. And because it's a continuation, it does not need (and, indeed, should never have) a capital letter at its start. Sounds pretty easy, right?
So where does that leave us with evenaftertwelve's text? In the first example, there are two complete-but-related sections of dialogue, and they are punctuated correctly. The first sentence says that the speaker is going to Africa. The second sentence tells us what the speaker will be working on. Each begins with a capital letter, because each is a separate piece of dialogue. Similarly, the commas are used to separate the quotations from the dialogue tags. Everything here looks great!
And then we come to the second example. What's missing here are commas. The continued dialogue is represented correctly with a lowercase letter, but instead of using commas to offset the statement or description, the author has used dashes. This is, I'm sorry to say, incorrect in every style guide out there. The commas are necessary. That said, the correct way to punctuate the line is:
"You," I thrust a finger at him decidedly, "are the reason the world hates us. You know how it works; I'm not going to teach you. But if you just let the poor get poorer, things will fall apart."
My Advice? It's simple: follow the rule(s). If there's a rule out there that everyone agrees on, it's probably a good idea to actually take it to heart. It's true that some rules are made to be broken, but this isn't one of them. Your editor will thank you.
There is another rule that's universally accepted, though it doesn't crop up as often in prose as the other rules tend to. The rule deals with quotations (with one speaker) that run over into multiple paragraphs. Let's say the speaker really has a lot to say, and all of it just won't fit into one paragraph. That's okay! There's nothing wrong with that. There is, however, a correct way to represent that in print.
The rule to introducing dialogue is to open with a quotation mark (single or double). When that dialogue ends, we call the quotation mark following the end an "end quote". It's where the phrase "quote/end-quote" comes in. All dialogue should be closed (the end of all dialogue should be marked) with this closing "end quote" mark (again, whether single or double). If the dialogue is running into a new paragraph (in other words, if the speaker is not finished speaking), then you should not put an "end quote" until the dialogue is complete. Observe:
"My grandmother had twelve children and my mother had three. She'd always wanted fourtwo boys and two girlsbut after the second boy she gave up. He was a handful, that's for sure. One timeI think he was nine or tenhe stole the family car and drove to the market. He could hardly see over the steering wheel, but he got back in one piece. He was always like thatdoing things too young, being hectic and hell-bentbeing his own man. He was always so anxious to get away. We never really understood him, but we loved him anyway.
"Really, thoughI came from a long line of women who came from a long line of women who knew how to make babies. We were good Catholics. We were dutiful and obedient and happy for the chance. Sex as pleasurewell, that's a concept I still don't understand. Sex was for making babies. Sex was a responsibility you had to your husband. It bounced between being sacred and being a sin. I'm still not sure which is which," Mary finished, looking away.
After the first paragraph, Mary is not finished speaking. We know this for two reasons: one, the end quote is missing; two, there are new quotation marks at the start of the next paragraph. As there's been no indication of a speaker change (which would occur with a dialogue tag), the reader understands that this is simply a continuation of the speech. At the end of the second paragraph, Mary finishes; we know this by both the inclusion of the end quote and the dialogue tag.
My Advice? This rule is standard. Regardless of where you put your commas or periods or other marks, the end quote should only be used to show the end of the quotation, and each new paragraph of the continued quotation should include a new beginning quotation mark (single or double, depending).
So what do you do with more than one speaker? Well, I'm awfully glad you asked! This rule is also very simpleand it's also universal. When the speaker changes, so too should the paragraph. Let's look at kittyfantastic's piece, The Elephant in The Cafe:
Adam looked up from his newspaper.
I see that the Tories are proposing stricter controls on immigration laws in their next referendum. About bloody time too.
Brian, a staunch Labour supporter, laughed.
Yeah right. Like you know anything about politics mate. Its all just political propaganda. Getting up on a soapbox, shouting the odds. They know immigration is a popular subject right now, so theyre pandering to the masses. Must be desperate for votes.
Charlotte, who had been busy texting on her new mobile, looked aghast.
So you dont think we should be thinking about the effect that asylum seekers are having on our economy? Havent you seen the news? The reason our taxes are increasing is to support a mass of free-loading refugees, who only come to Britain as a way of gaining free housing and health benefits. They take our jobs and end up forcing our schools to teach subjects like Swahili and Voodoo-for beginners.
The three of them laughed again. The waitress silently returned with steaming cups of coffee and tea, and placed a jug of milk on the table. As she left, Diana arrived, dragging her backpack behind her.
This snippet is perfect for explaining paragraph breaks in dialogue. The first rule of thumb is, again, that the paragraph should change with the speaker. But what do we do with all that description in between? Where do we put our dialogue tags?
Dialogue tags should directly precede or follow the dialogue they are attached to. Proper formatting, which is essential to representing dialogue in print, would look like this:
Adam looked up from his newspaper. I see that the Tories are proposing stricter controls on immigration laws in their next referendum. About bloody time too.
Brian, a staunch Labour supporter, laughed. Yeah right. Like you know anything about politics mate. Its all just political propaganda. Getting up on a soapbox, shouting the odds. They know immigration is a popular subject right now, so theyre pandering to the masses. Must be desperate for votes.
Charlotte, who had been busy texting on her new mobile, looked aghast. So you dont think we should be thinking about the effect that asylum seekers are having on our economy? Havent you seen the news? The reason our taxes are increasing is to support a mass of free-loading refugees, who only come to Britain as a way of gaining free housing and health benefits. They take our jobs and end up forcing our schools to teach subjects like Swahili and Voodoo-for beginners. The three of them laughed again. The waitress silently returned with steaming cups of coffee and tea, and placed a jug of milk on the table. As she left, Diana arrived, dragging her backpack behind her.
It's a small changea subtle onebut it really improves the way the reader approaches the text. It also makes it abundantly clear who is speaking and shows how list-like and repetitive the dialogue tags are structured, which not only helps the reader but can help the writer revise and improve what's already on the page. If there's one thing we can say about dialogue, it's that we don't want it to sound like a list. The combination of descriptions, tags, and quotations should feel natural and never forced.
My Advice? Do not go line break or paragraph happy. Paragraphs should be used to represent a change in speaker, but all relevant tags and descriptions should follow or precede said dialogue without breaking lines or creating new paragraphs. Observe:
"I heard that you have AIDS." Well now, I thought before turning around, what a lovely way to begin a morning.
"My name's Bill," I said, offering a hand and a lopsided smile. "It's nice to meet you, too." The man, awkward and embarrassed, took my hand; his shake was weakwet. A few moments passed in silence, and then I cleared my throat, rocked back on my heels, and folded my arms. "You heard wrong."
"Oh" his voice trailed off and I felt momentarily sympathetic.
Here we see the description and tags following the dialogue with each new paragraph representing a change in speaker. It's a good thing to get in the habit of, as your reader will thank you in the end. In fact, knowing this rule makes you a better reader, as it gives you an expectation when reading dialogue in print.
Beyond the Standard
So what do we do with something like the conventions used in erinamis's text, Ashes to Ashes?
- What happened? Why is the plant dead? I whispered at the sight of the yellow leaves, the pendant steam as if it needed more energy to be straight.
- Well, I have no idea replied Mandy, my co-worker who had come with me for work But its a shame, it was so pretty I guess pretty things dont last long, huh?
I smiled but kept staring at the plant. Mandy sat on her desk, turning the computer on.
- Whats the matter? she asked, realizing I wasnt moving from the entrance.
- Its just weird I replied As far as I can remember, the plant was growing fine. It had even begun blossoming; around September, I think, it had those cute little blue flowers water drops, I said to myself, as it was how I used to call them and then it collapsed. Just like that!
Grammarians all over the world are shuddering right now, no doubt, and others are rejoicing at the site of something other than a double or single quote mark. Some see this as blasphemy; some, as creative. Is there a rule that can bridge the gap? Actually, yes.
The dash can effectively and correctly represent dialogue; however, it should only be used under very specific circumstances. The dash can either be used to separate one speaker from another or to separate a direct question from its answer. This separation generally occurs when the dialogue is being represented continuously as part of a paragraph. For example:
Neil: So this is how it's going to be? Chris: Yeah, this is it from now on. I don't want you coming around here anymore. Neil: That so? Guess "bros before hoes" just isn't true for you. Chris: You make me sick.
What did the doctor say? Which doctor? The doctor you went to yesterday. I don't know, I forget which you said. Oh, right, the pediatrician. He said Charlie should be fine in a day or two.
The dash should not take the place of quotation marks in most styles of writing, especially straight prose, and it should rarely be used to represent a switch in speakers where quotation marks would be more appropriate. In fact, the general rule of using a dash at all is not to use it where another punctuation mark can do the job better. This applies to dialogue rules and to writing in general.
My Advice? Avoid using the dash to separate dialogue if another punctuation mark is more effective or acceptable (such as the quotation mark).
That does bring up a good question, though: when should a writer use the dash in dialogue? There's an easy answer to this, believe it or not. A dash can be used in dialogue for two reasons (in addition to the standard uses for the dash in prose writing): to represent a shift in tone or to represent a break or hesitation in thought. This is different from the ellipsis (...), which should only be used to represent dialogue that trails off and is likely to begin again.
Let's see this in action using an example from dariusthered's text, The Conversation:
But was the single word Nightstalker had interjected, cutting him off as he stared at Darius unblinking, trying to burn the truth to the surface with those cat-like eyes of his.
Darius sighed as he turned back to the fire. He spoke after a few moments You do not understand. My only purpose has been to stop the madness that was started seven years ago. I cannot afford the risk of was all he said, not finding the courage to finish the sentence as he stared off into the night, looking away so that he could hide his weakness for just a moment.
Let's also look at examples from illuminara's piece, Can You Hear Me?:
Tabitha sighed again and brushed a loose strand of black hair behind her ear. Im just . . . sick of all the drama going on.
Yeah, you and the rest of the world.
Then talk to me. Whats going on? I know theres more that you havent told anyone.
She took a deep breath. Yeah . . .
Dads company needs him in Houston by the end of next month.
Okay . . .
Were moving in three weeks. The company already has a house for us there and will take care of selling ours.
So, its really gonna happen, he said softly.
Its not like Dads gonna turn down a promotion thatll more than double his salary. Tabby took a shaky breath and began to walk again. But it doesnt matter. Ill just . . . be tough and face the real world. Not like I can change anything.
Ben silently fell into step beside her. They passed a park full of screaming kids and laughing teenagers, then the Dairy Queen. He finally wet his lips and spoke again. You dont have to pretend to be something youre not. Its okay to let your emotions out.
No, its not. Not around my dad.
What would you think in his position? This is great for him, not to mention the fact that hell be able to provide more for his family.
I dont care about having more . . . more stuff! Thats what nobody gets. I dont care about a bigger house or a nicer car or trendy clothes. I just want a place to call home and friends who actually get me. Just when I finally start to feel like I have that, hes got to go and move again!
In both texts, we see the ellipses but no dashes. Remember, a dash is used to show a hesitation or break in thought or a change in tone. An ellipsis, on the other hand, is used to show thoughts that are trailing off and/or can be picked up again. The difference is subtle, but it's there.
In the first example by dariusthered, the speaker very obviously cuts off what he is saying and has no intention of picking it back up again. It's a break in thought and, as such, should be represented by the dash.
In the second example by illuminara, the ellipsis is used correctly. Im just . . . sick of all the drama going on" shows a trailing off that has every intention of picking the conversation back up. It's not an abrupt change of tone or thought, even though it is a pause, and as such the dash would be inappropriate.
In the third example by illuminara we have quite a few things going on. With "Yeah..." the speaker is very obviously trailing off in both thought and speech. It's not an abrupt break or a change in thought, simply a hesitation. As such, either convention would be appropriate depending on the author's intention. Using "Yeah" would represent a cut off with no interest in continuing the conversation in that direction. "Yeah..." shows that the speaker is hesitating and trailing off and probably would like to continue the conversation if given the chance to find the right words (or some gentle prodding). As such, I believe the ellipsis is more appropriate here but, again, either the dash or the ellipsis would be acceptable.
In contrast to the earlier "just...sick" convention, I would recommend a dash for "I dont care about having more . . . more stuff! Thats what nobody gets." The reason I'd like a dash here instead of the ellipsis is that this does represent a change in tone (or at least an escalation of tone) as well as a notable hesitation represented by the repetitive use of "more". This sentence reads to me as, "I don't care about having moremore stuff!" with the emphasis on stuff in a disgusted or exasperated tone. Yes, the dialogue is picking itself up again, but not because the speaker is trailing off; the dialogue breaks because the speaker is frustrated and trying to get her point across. This makes it a tone issue rather than a content issue.
However, illuminara does help us discover the appropriate way to use the ellipsisnot just through intent, but also in how a writer should punctuate what comes after the ellipsis when that ellipsis is, for all intents and purposes, the end of the sentence. This is the age-old, "Do I really put four dots in a row?" question.
The short answer? Probably.
When using the ellipsis in dialogue to end a sentence, such as we see with "Okay..." above, one must make two decisions: 1) am I putting my punctuation inside or outside the quotation marks and 2) what punctuation mark should end this sentence. The ellipsis used inside quotation marks should never be the end punctuation for the sentence. In other words, "Okay..." should either be "Okay...." with the four dots inside the quotation marks or "Okay...". with the period outside of the quotation marks. It could also be "Okay...?" or "Okay..."? or "Okay...!" or "Okay..."! (etc.) depending on what the writer intends. Whichever way is most appropriate and comfortable, that end punctuation must be present.
We're not done with ellipses yet. Kindly direct your attention to this quote from josephbenton's text, <a href=josephbenton.deviantart.com/ar…">Let's Talk</a>:
Right, whatever Im sorry I didnt mean to hurt you I just dont want you to die alone.
Notice all those dots after "whatever"? This helps to illustrate a great point: an ellipsis is three dots (...) and three dots only. You do not make the "pause" longer in dialogue by adding more dots. Two ellipses should never appear side-by-side (that would be like putting two exclamation points or question marks or semicolons or periods after a sentence or statementwhich should also never happen) and, as such, a reader should never see more than four dots (if one is the end punctuation) in a row in anything a person writes. Ever.
One correct way to punctuate the above sentence is as follows:
Right, whatever. Im sorry. I didnt mean to hurt you. I justdont want you to die alone.
As always, there are other correct ways to punctuate the above sentence, but I assure you that none of them involve more than four dots in a row.
Internal Dialogue
Internal Dialogue is a dialogue that someone is having with him/herself (or someone else), usually not aloud. If quotation marks are not being used to represent dialogue anywhere else in the piece, they can be used to represent the internal dialogue; all standard rules would apply. If double quotation marks are being used to represent regular dialogue elsewhere in the text, then single quotation marks can be used for internal dialoguebut this can get messy and is often avoided. In truth, internal dialogue is most often italicized in place of using the quotation marks, with the dialogue tags in regular print. Observe:
I can't believe I'm doing this, Amy thought. I can't believe I actually agreed to go.
Yes, wellI suppose it's for the best. I mean, Amy conceded to herself, it's an adventure, right?
Here, the "speaker" doesn't change, but the "side" of the speaker changes, so a new paragraph represents that change. And, instead of using quotation marks, one sees the italics and is quickly able to differentiate between something be said aloud and something being thought. Internal dialogue is also one of those places where the dash might be helpful to differentiate thoughts and speakers, but italics seem to be the preferred method.
Internal dialogue can occur between two speakers as well, such as one might see in fantasy or science fiction stories where two characters are speaking using their mindsor when there is a character, such as one's conscience, speaking while one character is listening and answering. Regardless, the italics are still the most acceptable tactic.
Rules for Reference: Punctuation
Whether you made it this far or you just skipped down to get the real deal, here's a quick overview of the "proper" rules to punctuating dialogue:
1. All quotations or all instances of dialogue should begin with a capital letter.
2. Use quotation marks to represent the beginning of each dialogue and an end quote to represent the end of said dialogue.
3. Whether you choose to use single-quote marks or double-quote marks, use them consistently.
4. Dialogue-within-dialogue should always be represented by single-quote marks.
5. A comma should always separate the quotation from the dialogue tag.
6. No matter where in the world you live, the actual rule is that periods and commas go inside the quotation marks, and all other punctuation (semicolons, question marks, dashes, exclamation points) goes outside the quotation marks.
7. If a dialogue tag interrupts a sentence, it should be offset by commas; when this occurs, the second part of the quotation should begin with a lowercase letter.
8. If the dialogue is running into a new paragraph (in other words, if the speaker is not finished speaking), then each new paragraph should open with quotation marks, but you should not put an "end quote" until the dialogue is complete (so, at the end of the final paragraph of speech).
9. Dialogue tags should directly precede or follow the dialogue they are attached to instead of being separated on their own line or as their own paragraph.
10. A change in speaker equals a change in paragraph.
11. Dashes are used to show a shift in tone or to represent a break or hesitation in thought.
12. The ellipsis (...) should only be used to represent dialogue that trails off and is likely to begin again.
13. The ellipsis used inside quotation marks should never be the end punctuation for the sentence. You need to add end punctuation after the dialogue.
Addendum: Is it Dialogue or Dialog?
Both are acceptable. Dialog is a variant of dialogue. It's true that "dialogue" is more common, but that does not make "dialog" incorrect.


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Social Services in Blaenau Gwent support those people who need Social Care, including those in need of protection, to develop their abilities to live as independent and fulfilled lives as possible.
Who do Social Services support?
Blaenau Gwent Social Services support:
- Children and young people under 18 and their families.
- Young people who the Council has looked after.
- Adults and Older People with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health or drug or alcohol related problems.
- Carers, that is family and friends who look after others.
What support is provided?
Children Services involve a wide range of provisions and legislative requirements which are designated both to promote the welfare of all children in need and their families and to protect children from harm.
Adult Services provide a very wide range of help for broad groupings of people with many support and care needs. Information leaflets are available; click here to view the complete range.
Who do you contact for help from Social Services?
The Council call centre, C2BG, provides the first point of contact for people who wish to ask for help for themselves or, with their permission, for a relative or friend. Contact with C2BG can be made in person by attending one of the outreach sessions, or by phone, letter, fax or e-mail. These methods are also the first point of contact with Social Services by other agencies, such as health, education, police and housing.
What information do Social Services need?
When you get in touch with C2BG you will be asked some questions about the circumstances that led to your contact and to find out if Social Services may be able to help.
Some basic information will be needed including your name, address and contact details and if the referral is being made on behalf of somebody else that person's details will also be required. Anonymous referrals can be taken however C2BG may require additional information to process the referral.
The permission of the person being referred must have been obtained before a referral is made. Social Services rarely accept referrals without such permission, and if permission has not been obtained, an explanation must be given.
What Happens Next?
C2BG will decide whether to pass the information you have provided to specialist staff in Social Services; or they may redirect you to another agency or organisation; or they might send out information; or if possible they may deal with the query on the spot.
If your information is passed on to specialist staff in Social Services they will undertake an assessment, this will tell us what your needs are, and if you are eligible for services. It gives information about how your needs can best be met.
Social Services only provide support to vulnerable people with particular social care needs who are eligible for that support. Social Services use 'eligibility criteria' to decide in a fair way who should be given priority for support and help.
What can I do if things go wrong?
If you are unhappy about any of our services, or about the way you have been treated, you have the right to complain. If you wish, you may have someone with you to speak on your behalf or to support you.
Further details of how to use the complaints procedure can be found in the Social Services complaints leaflet, or by contacting the Complaints Officer based at the Headquarters office.


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Keep covered this summer when the sun goes down in the Cherry Jubilee Ruched Cardigan ($40) at Shop Kempt. It's not your average cardi, though we're not sure why it's called the "Cherry Jubilee" cardigan. It's purple with ruffles and a teensy flower pattern. Does anyone else see cherries? Or even cherry blossoms? Nevermind. It's cute and and feminine, so we'll covet it anyway!
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WATCH: Is A Drag Queen Doing Real Housewife Countess Luann Redundant?I
In the above clip from The Wil Show, Wil Heuser parodies Countess Luann deLesseps' single "Chic, C'est La Vie," which is already kind of a parody in itself. Which is funnier? It's a close call, but we spit up our Barefoot Wine Pinot Grigio every time we hear Heuser sing, "Gems, gems gems and jewels/In my hair, in my stool…"
If you haven't seen the original, watch it below
Ah C*untess Crackerjacks, easily the most rude, pretentious, and imperious beasts I've ever seen in life or tv. She cannot sing, she cannot follow her own rules for etiquette, and she's not witty or sarcastic she's just mean spirited.
Bethany Frankel called Cuntess Lu Ann a "dumb drag queen." She was spot-on.
Is this Chris Crocker 2.0?


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Great camera for small children. I picked up one of these to introduce my 4-year-old daughter to photography. It's very easy to use, no more features than are needed. No zoom, which is fine. She has a great time, and the cost is minimal. I bought the camera on eBay for $50 in mid-2004, loaded it with rechargeable AA's, and she's good to go. Problems: The file sizes are barely adequate for 4x6 prints, and the direct on-camera flash produces harsh images.View review in forums Leave a comment on this review
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Good camera for someone who is starting out. When I first received this camera I would have given it a better rating but with all the newer cameras out there I had to drop the rating of the image quality to be average. Other than that I still give it an excellent 2mpix camera for under $500 Problems: OS sometimes hangs and have to reset it by taking out the battery. The CF door seems too flimsy (plastic hinges) but to-date still holds up too the abuse. Image quality is not too bad but after ...View review in forums Leave a comment on this review


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After my house mate experienced consistent ping spikes whilst gaming, he asked me to check/set the wireless router password. I did and I found two intruders from obviously nearby. How can the data they send to my wireless router be captured for analysis?
If you're on a Linux machine, install
First, find out your netmask (should be 255.255.255.0 for a normal home network). You can do this with
Then, run:
If you know the IP of the intruders, you can put it between the first slashes:
You may have to wait a bit for it to load. In the meantime, open Wireshark:
Open a new terminal and run
Get the latest BackTrack (which is now called Kali) using the airmon-ng program set your wireless card in monitor mode then using airodump-ng start capturing packets on your channel. You don't have to be authenticated with your wireless router because at this point you're just getting the encrypted wireless traffic. Once you have enough traffic that you want to analyze decrypt the packets with WireShark.
PROS of this method
CONS of this method
My advice is to try this method first and if it doesn't give you the results you're looking for then go for the active approach.
You will need to use a wireless adapter and matching set of drivers that can be used in "monitor mode" (see wireshark's help page on the subject). That usually require you to use a Linux distro and to have a compatible wireless adapter: not very hard to find but oyu might not have one.
A simpler way (at least, from my point of view) would be to setup a system to act as a router between your wireless access point and your other networks (internal as well as WAN) and capture traffic from there: you'll have no need to decode 802.1* and you have plenty of additional option to have some fun with them.


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But Napoles belied the charge against her even as her lawyer disputed the issuance of arrest warrant against her client.
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Justin Theroux Warns Brad Pitt to Back Off Jennifer Aniston?
Even though Brad Pitt has explained, at length, his candid Parade magazine remarks about Jennifer Aniston, the tabloids insist on fanning the flames, doing everything they can to create the illusion of a "war" between the exes.
Now, In Touch is bringing a new player into the mix. Aniston's beau, Justin Theroux, was supposedly "devastated that Jen had been picked on again" and "decided to fight back." According to the magazine's so-called "confidante," Theroux called a mutual friend of his and Pitt's to send the Moneyball star a warning. "He said he should keep his mouth shut about his life with Jen," claims the tab source.
Theroux also "called a powerful studio executive" to complain about Pitt and label him a "wimp" and "loud-mouth bully," alleges the "confidante," who adds that Theroux would physically fight Pitt if he could. Of course, as far as In Touch is concerned, there was nothing innocent about Pitt's controversial quotes in the first place.
"A family friend believes Brad dissed Jen in Parade for one reason: to please his new love and Jen's archenemy, Angelina," reports the magazine. "It's as if Angelina specifically told Brad to say those thing in the interview," explains this "friend," with a different "insider" reasoning that Jolie is too "calculating" to attack Aniston directly, so "she gets Brad to do her dirty work."
OK, so just to be clear, Justin Theroux wants to duel Brad Pitt for Jennifer Aniston's honor, and Pitt is just a stooge for villainess Angelina Jolie, who's using Parade magazine to wage her secret war against Aniston. That's In Touch's premise.
Here's what actually happened: Pitt said some things in an interview that were misinterpreted, and he apologized for them. He's in a happy relationship. Aniston's in a happy relationship. All four people work in show business and understand how things get twisted, and there's no bad blood among any of them. The end.


text: Like an Ace bandage, this versatile cream works magic on a laundry list of minor maladies. Its ingredient list (glycerin, petrolatum, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and pramoxine hydrochloride) may read like a chem textbook, but all you need to know is that they relieve pain and itching from minor cuts, burns, insect bites, and more, while helping skin repair itself in a flash. Stash this quick fix in your first-aid kit—or your purse.


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Monday, March 10, 2014
I was very pleased with the blue lipstick — Doll by Ka'Oir — that I wore to my designing friend Zang Toi's Fall/Winter 2014 runway show last month.
Because I was happy with that one, I wasn't planning on buying another blue lipstick, but I couldn't resist a deeper shade by Melt Cosmetics, mainly because it was called DGAF. I figured it would go nicely with my favorite IDGAF necklace. I wore both when MrB and I went to In-N-Out Burger on a very rainy day in Los Angeles. We've become addicted to In-N-Out Burger.
What Wendy Wore
Jacket: Stacy Lomman Fall 2012 collection (acquired 2013)
T-shirt: Splendid
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (2011)
Boots: Celine (2012)
Purse: Yves Saint Laurent (2013)
Sunglasses: Prada (2013)
Jewelry: My own designs
Lip color: DGAF by Melt Cosmetics
Here's a closer look.
Even closer!
I liked the feel of the lipstick and it lasts a long time, though it does transfer. An In-N-Out burger probably isn't a fair test; even my favorite, long-wearing red — Lasting Lust — might not hold up against that.
That said, I also had transfer onto the stick when I had a lollipop later. So, if you try DGAF, be prepared to reapply after eating.
Two nights later, after all the Oscar festivities, we finally caught up with Frozen at the Grove. I switched back to Doll by Ka'Oir for that. The icier look of that lipstick seemed appropriate.
What Wendy Wore
Jeans: Acne
Shoes: Opening Ceremony (2013)
I always say I would see a lot more movies if we lived in L.A. The theaters are pristine!
6 Responses to "What Wendy Wore: Blue Lipstick #2 by Melt Cosmetics"
Nobody should be allowed to look that good in blue lipstick!
I love seeing you wear my coat 🙂
I can't believe how well you pull off a blue lip, dear Wendy!! With that incredible, fluffy (feathery?!) jacket, those sunnies, and the white boots peeking out from under the hem of your jeans, you have a crazy-good look going on!! I reserve judgment on the burger, though, since I'm a vegetarian!! 😉
I am about to totally copy the blue lips ! Both colors !
Did it in the 80's. It's time for repeat. Thanks for the reminders.
Looks great on you. ;-blue


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NEW YORK — A mother returned home to her luxury apartment building near Central Park on Thursday to find two of her small children stabbed to death in a bathtub and their nanny, with self-inflicted stab wounds, lying near them, police said.
The woman entered the building, La Rochelle, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, with her 3-year-old and saw her 1- and 6-year-old children in the bathroom, police spokesman Paul Browne said. It's unclear how many times the children were stabbed.
The nanny was found with stab wounds to her neck, and a kitchen knife was nearby, police said. There was no water in the bathtub, they said.
Music therapist Rima Starr, who lives on the same floor as the family, said she heard screams coming from their apartment at around 5:30 p.m.
"There was some kind of screaming about, 'You slit her throat!' It was horrible," she said.
She said she believed the nanny had been hired just recently.
"I met her in the elevator, the day before yesterday, and was making small talk," she said.
After police arrived, she said, the mother remained in the building's lobby, screaming hysterically and clutching her surviving child.
The nanny was in police custody and was hospitalized in critical condition.
The apartment building sits in one of the city's most idyllic neighborhoods, a block from Central Park, near the Museum of Natural History and blocks from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A drugstore is in the bottom of the building.


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Mickey's looks impatient back there.
Jan 13th
I gagged at the last pannel, I was drinking Voltage. XD
Feb 26th
I can hear the 'mmmph' in the last panel.
June 25th
lol walked right into that one
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last panel...
June 24th
that mickey fella's expecting someone, he keeps looking at his watch... very subtle, nice work
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Do you know what chemicals are in your hair care products? Are natural hair shampoos and conditioners better than chemically induced hair care products when it comes to the natural oils and the color of your hair? With summer right around the corner, it is important to protect your hair against the heat, chlorine, sun damage and salt water. This articles will discuss how to care for your hair during the warm summer months and answer all of these questions. When it comes to summer hair care, selecting natural products are a better way to go and this article will help explain why and what products you can start using to prep your hair for summer.
Sulfates are used in most hair and skin care products these days which is creating a demand for educated consumers to divert their attention to more natural and chemical free products. There are so many shampoos and conditioners on the market that leave your hair smelling like a perfumed, fruitful bliss. The sole purpose of most chemically treated shampoos is to get rid of the dirt and leave the hair smelling nice. However, these shampoos have sulfates in them that strip the hair of natural oils, color and shine. This is why people buy conditioner, to restore the moisture back into the hair once the oils are stripped from the hair by using chemically induced shampoo.
Sulfates can be found in everything these days, so what are they? Sulfate is what causes shampoos to foam and is created by mixing sulfuric acid, ester and sodium salt. Have you ever got shampoo in your eyes? Surfactants are allergens that strip your of their natural oils and leaves your hair brittle, dull and dry and will also burn your eyes. With so many chemicals found in products today, it is debatable which of these products cause cancer. When selecting shampoos and conditioners, one should be cautious against such abrasive chemicals not just in the summer time but all the time. The more chemicals you alleviate from your hair care products, the better off your hair, scalp and future health benefits will be.
So why use natural hair care products vs chemically induced products? We spoke with Mordechai Alvow, an editorial stylist and the founder of Yarok hair care, a botanically collective of restorative hair care products. While it might seem obvious, Modechai says, "why would you want to use man-made chemicals forged in labs when you could utilize the gifts that mother nature has already given you? Nevertheless, we know that there are many who don't realize the damage that these synthetic materials can do to your hair and scalp. While your hair may seem healthy to the touch, these chemicals are just good at masking the damage they do to both your hair and scalp. These products can also be chock full of irritants, allergens, toxins, and, even scarier, carcinogens." Many people who have used traditional products have no idea how or why they've developed the hair and scalp issues they suffer from, but once they convert to natural hair care products the healing and protecting powers of using all natural hair care products vs chemically induced products becomes blatantly obvious.
Being impressed with the natural botanical scents of the Yarok hair care products and their contribution to London fashion week, we were curious to uncover the secrets behind this budding hair care line that makes it unique from other organic or all natural hair care products. The goal of these products is to have a positive impact on hair and scalp health without having a negative impact on the environment. This is why Yarok is dedicated to transparency, holistic health, and engaging in the most "green" practices." Unlike standard hair care companies who use parabens, sulfates, and alcohol that give your hair the artificial appearance of health, Yarok products are crafted from a blend of all-natural and certified organic plants and botanicals that are sustainably sourced and harvested.
When asked to explain the vegan and green concept, Mordechai says, " we do not test on animals; in fact we are one of the only hair care companies that meets 100% vegan requirements. From our products formulas, to our packaging, and even our day-to-day salon practices, we are dedicated to the prosperity of our planet and your hair." The best part about this introduction to Yarok hair care products is that they actually work! You no longer have to compromise the health of your hair and scalp with synthetic products. You also feel good about being "green" and contributing to a product who animal and environment friendly.
Let's talk color, the harsh chemicals in traditional shampoos and conditioners can easily strip your color. With natural and gentle hair care products, they actually protect your color-treated strands and will not dull your color. Yarok's shampoo and conditioner is packed with antioxidants and natural emollients, and work to remove minerals and free-radicals from your hair. This is all very important in protecting your color, whether it's been treated or you just want to protect your natural hair color from the elements of summer.
"PH balance is another term that is often thrown around in hair care with very little explanation or understanding. To put it simply a shampoo that is pH balanced will have a pH range that nearly matches your own hair's natural range, which is typically somewhere between 5 and 6 (i.e. slightly acidic). Most standard shampoos/conditioners containing synthetic ingredients are more alkaline, meaning their pH is greater than 7.
When a shampoo is more alkaline, it works to open the hair shaft and expose the cortex, making hair vulnerable to the core, especially hair that is color treated. A more acidic shampoo/conditioner works conversely as it closes the hair shaft, locking-in moisture and color. Feed Your Volume has a pH balance that falls between somewhere between 5 and 6, just like most hair's own natural balance. This ensures healthy, moisturized strands and protected color, "says Mordechai.
So how to get your hair ready for summer, what products will one need and why? We wanted to know what Mordechai suggests on this topic. "Summertime can be rough on your hair and head. From over-exposure to sunlight to harsh pool chemicals, it's very important to begin treating your hair now to prevent all of the damage. Preparing for the harsh climate of summer is all about moisturizing (but isn't it always?). Wash your hair as little as possible, maybe twice a week, and use a hot towel as you're conditioning which will help hydrate and seal moisture into your locks. Between washes, use products like Feed Your Ends to hydrate your strands and keep your split ends in check before the sun, chlorine, and salt water begin to suck-up all that moisture," says Mordechai
Who doesn't like to swim during the hot summer months? So what Yarok products are good to protect the hair from chlorine, salt water, heat? "We can't recommend Feed Your Sunshine hair and scalp treatment serum enough, especially during the summer. The nourishing oils will protect your strands from UVA/UVB rays, chlorine, salt water, and whatever summer has in store. Feed Your Sunshine detoxifies, promotes shine, helps repair split ends and regenerate cell growth on you scalp. Feed Your Sunshine is packed with nature's greatest beauty tools like organic/non-sprayed (meaning free of pesticides) Jojoba oil, well-known for it's formidable moisturizing properties, organic/non-sprayed Black Currant seed oil, which helps maintain scalp strength and elasticity, and organic/non-sprayed Aloe Vera oil, which contains over 75 different vitamins and minerals. (In fact, no other natural product contains so many elements beneficial to the body.) It contains the well-known antimicrobial organic/non-sprayed Tea tree oil and balances an oily scalp along with organic/non-sprayed Lemongrass oil, a powerful antioxidant and astringent. The organic/non-sprayed Geranium oil in the formula has been used throughout history to heal, nourish skin, and promote cell growth," states Mordechai.
With the heat and sun during the summer months, what can one do to protect the hair from drying out? Regular treatments is crucial to keeping your hair well protected and moisturized, which is why we recommend Feed Your Sunshine so strongly. The heat of the sun, coupled with hot tools and blow drying can really dehydrate your strands, not to mention dry-out your scalp. Use products like Feed Your Ends to keep your hair moisturized in-between treatments, and Feed Your Shine to bring out the natural sheen in your hair. Both products are important especially to those who regularly style with hot tools.


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White will always be fresh, clean, healthy and passive; it must represent Peace for a reason, right?
It is a very versatile color; it can be worn during warm and cold seasons; it can be paired with any other shade or print since it is a neutral element; but most people forget that it can also be worn as a dominant color; that means, creating an all-white look.
Although it is an extremely easy trend to follow, it can also be easy to ruin, since it could fall into a boring and monotonous outfit, and nobody wants that!
The key word here is textures! Try to match white pieces with different textures; for example a knitted sweater with a chiffon maxi skirt; a pretty little silk white dress with a white tweed cropped jacket à la Coco Chanel; or, when in doubt, there's always the classic combo of white, maybe also ripped, skinny jeans paired with a basic white tank top and white converse sneakers.
And don't forget that accessories can always be an excellent tool to draw attention and highlight any outfit; decorate your white canvas looks with colorful necklaces, metallic clutch bags or sexy red lips.
- Old Navy white jeans: $34.00
- Maybe Baby Skirt - White: $38.00
- Aperture track pants: $52.00
- White maxi dress: $55.00
- For love and lemons lulu dress: $62.50
- Shoe cult Cordoba pump: $68.00
- Notched collar blazer: $111.00
- Cropped wool pants: $172.00
- Current Elliot white stiletto skinny jeans: $368.00
- stretch silk wide-legged pants: $449.96


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Goldstein residents are social creatures! The college social director (along with cultural, ball and sport directors) is responsible for fostering a community environment where all residents involve themselves in a wide variety of social activities that cater for all tastes and preferences. Major events include the Goldstein Ball held in first session, the Valedictory Dinner in second session and a series of formal dinners. The year is also filled with other, less formal events, such as:
- Dress-up and theme nights, such as 'famous couples' and murder-mystery nights
- The Ruth Wheen Cup, which is a Kensington Colleges competition that includes events appealing to those more cerebrally (e.g. chess and debating) or culturally (e.g. mural and music) inclined
- Jam Nights, which provides those with an artistic or musical bent to show off their talents
- College book and film club get togethers
- The Goldstein Cup, which is a good-spirited contest between North and South Halls involving several events (e.g. pool, foosball, debating), many of which serve as trials for the Ruth Wheen Cup selection
- Regular cultural and sporting events to allow those with particular talents to shine
The product of these events (among many, many others) is a sense of cohesion and a spirit of community.