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A pitched battle between duelling spiegeltents? How very campAndrew Taylor
Published: January 9 2013 - 3:00AM
THE Sydney Festival might have spurned Ross Mollison's offer of another spiegeltent in Hyde Park, but that has not stopped the producer pitching his own mirrored tent in Sydney.
Located at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Mollison's Spiegelworld brings to three the number of spiegeltents in Sydney this month, each offering shows that fuse cabaret, circus and burlesque acts.
And then there is the return season of La Soiree at the Sydney Opera House, a show originally performed in the Famous Spiegeltent at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004 and later at the 2007 Sydney Festival.
Despite the competition, Mollison said he expected his Empire show to easily fill the 700-seat Spiegelworld because Sydneysiders were motivated to go out in January.
''I don't think the other spiegeltents have anywhere near exhausted the capacity for this style of entertainment,'' Mollison said.
Sydney had embraced spiegeltents, with their bevelled mirrors, velvet-upholstered booths and bars, more than other cities, although their success was principally due to the quality of their shows, he said.
''My point is spiegeltents are great, the Opera House is great, but people won't go to either unless the content is what you want to see,'' he said.
The Sydney Opera House sold 30,000 tickets to La Soiree during its 10-week run last year, extending its season twice.
The Opera House's director of programming, Jonathan Bielski, said the show had sold more tickets this year than at the same point in 2012. He said La Soiree's venue in the Opera House's Studio replicated the intimacy of a spiegeltent, with audiences sitting around the stage facing each other and allowed to drink during the show.
''There certainly doesn't seem to be any limit to audiences' interest in attending shows in them,'' Bielski said.
The Sydney Festival is staging two shows - the sold-out Cantina and Inside - and music gigs at the Famous Spiegeltent in Hyde Park.
The Salon Perdu Spiegeltent in Parramatta's Prince Alfred Park, meanwhile, will feature the burlesque show Briefs and musicians from January 19. ''We are not concerned about the competition,'' said a spokeswoman for the Sydney Festival, Mary Stielow.
Sydney's appetite for spiegeltent shows might show no sign of abating, but the proliferation of tents has confused some ticket holders.
Stielow said a handful of people had turned up to the festival's Hyde Park spiegeltent expecting to see Empire.
''We have advised them of the correct location of the Spiegelworld tent in Moore Park and, when we could, offered them the chance to come in to see our show free of charge if it was unlikely they'd get to Moore Park on time.''
One festival patron had also confused the Parramatta Spiegeltent with the one in Hyde Park, she said. ''We looked after them when they advised us of their confusion.''
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/a-pitched-battle-between-duelling-spiegeltents-how-very-camp-20130108-2cemo.html


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How to Choose a Protein Supplement
Eating wasn't always so complicated. For our primate ancestors, food was fuel: Eat what you need to do the things you need to do. No obsessing. No labeling. Just eating.
But somewhere along the way, we made it weird. In a land of plenty — and growing more plentiful every day — we're afflicted by the paradox of choice, constantly worried about whether we're doing it right, and that we're eating too much of some things and not enough of others. The act of feeding ourselves has become an anxiety-inducing numbers game of calorie-counting, macro-tracking and meal prepping…and food has become the enemy.
So often, protein is the macronutrient at the center of the how-much-is-enough debate. There are a lot of opinions about how much you need and where to get it, but wherever you fall on the spectrum, the fact remains: You need amino acids, the building blocks of protein, to enable your beautiful body to do all kinds of important things. And while we have our favorite methods for simplifying the art of healthy eating on the whole, supplementation can be a helpful tool for fitting extra nutrients into your busy life.
If you're still feeling mystified, don't worry — you're not alone. "This topic is so confusing," admits Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD, CDN and founder of Middleberg Nutrition in NYC. The wellness pro says she gets questions about protein supplements constantly, and no wonder: "There are a ton of different [options] on the market…plus there is a lot of misinformation out there." So, without further ado, let's set the record straight.
The Why ~
Protein is about more than just building lean muscles and burning fat (though those are two great reasons to eat it) — it's the stuff that gives rise to new cells; makes enzymes that trigger essential functions like digestion; neurotransmitters that help your body and brain communicate; form skin, hair and nails and more. Plus, it's filling, energizing and satisfying, making it key for fending off cravings and mindless snacking (no wonder it's so often considered a weight loss ally).
Yet even Middleberg, a self-professed protein lover, says there's an overemphasis on the stuff in the typical American diet. And while there's no denying protein's importance, "It is pretty easy to meet your needs," she asserts. Those needs vary from person to person based on things like gender, activity level and goals, but Middleberg urges clients to shoot for 10–20g of protein per meal. And while she prefers a whole foods approach (hey, so do we!), she says supplementation with protein powders is easy and convenient, making it great for busy people (i.e. you).
The When ~
Those guys at the gym slugging protein in between sets aren't wrong — Middleberg confirms protein is important to replenishing and repairing muscles after a workout. But as long as your next meal isn't too far behind your last rep — and as long as it includes a healthy portion of protein, plant-based or not — chugging a post-gym supplement isn't absolutely necessary. "I typically recommend [protein supplements] as breakfast or as a snack," Middleberg says, and it makes sense; they're a convenient way to optimize mealtime with extra nutrients that will keep you satisfied, focused and energized.
The How ~
Smoothies are just the beginning. Middleberg happens to be full of ideas for adding a powdered protein boost to your diet. Try throwing a scoop in with your overnight oats, mixing it into your chia pudding or incorporating it into your favorite pancake or muffin recipe.
The protein powder market is a crowded one; when perusing Amazon or GNC, Middleberg warns against a few red flags: soy protein isolate (because of GMO and phytoestrogen concerns), thickeners like maltodextrin and carrageenan (which may mess with the balance of your intestinal microflora and cause inflammation) and artificial sweeteners and flavors. "It's important to know that the FDA does not regulate protein powders, so you really don't know exactly what's in them," Middleberg warns, explaining that this is one reason she doesn't suggest them as your primary protein source. So look for minimal ingredient lists with stuff you can pronounce. Also, you get what you pay for. If this is your first foray into the world of protein supplements, you may find yourself suffering from a bout of sticker shock. The top-notch stuff (read: pure, clean ingredients and less crap) can be a little spendy. But we're talking about your sacred temple here, darling. You're worth it.
Now that you've got the basics down, read on for our guide to choosing the best protein supplement.
What it is: One of two protein components in milk (casein is the other one)
Vegan? No
Good for: Repairing muscles post-workout and promoting lean muscle growth
That's most likely whey protein in the blender bottles of those aforementioned gym dudes — it's widely available and great for muscle building. If you eschew dairy, it's obviously a no-go, but Middleberg gives it a thumbs-up if cow's milk isn't a problem for you (just opt for organic and grass-fed brands). "I like this option because it has a higher ratio of essential amino acids compared to other forms, so it is highly absorbable," she says. Whey protein is available in several forms, including hydrolyzed (broken down into smaller groups of aminos, known as peptides, which makes it easier and quicker to digest) and concentrates (composed of 70 to 85% pure protein; higher in carbs and fat). Skip isolates, which lose a lot of their nutrition in processing. And while there are lots of whey protein choices out there, many of which are affordable, be vigilant when reading the labels — many contain artificial sweeteners and flavorings.
Try: Tera's Whey, Source
What it is: The primary structural protein in animal connective tissue
Vegan? No
Good for: Joint health, potential beauty benefits, addressing signs of aging in the body
Middleberg says this is a protein supplement to watch — its popularity is growing, perhaps in conjunction with increased interest in beauty foods. If it sounds familiar, that's because collagen is a structural protein you have in your very own body; it's what makes up connective tissue (which encompasses fat, bone, ligaments, tendons and cartilage). Middleberg notes that it's key for skin and joint health, and can help maintain joint flexibility as we age.
Try: Vital Proteins
Pea Protein
What it is: A plant-based protein usually extracted from yellow peas
Vegan? Yes
Good for: Plant-based eaters, especially those who are soy-avoidant, who want extra heart-healthy benefits and/or those with food allergies
Pea protein can be found on its own or mixed into blends of other plant-based protein sources, like hemp and rice. While pea protein is naturally free of fat, cholesterol and gluten, and contains the full spectrum of essential aminos, it's deficient in one (cystine). "When you consume [pea, rice, hemp and other plant-based protein supplements], you just need to make more of an effort to rotate between them to ensure you are getting all the necessary amino acids, or pair them with other plant-based sources of protein like seeds and nut butters," Middleberg says. Noted!
Hemp Protein
What it is: A plant-based protein from hemp seeds
Vegan? Yes
Good for: Plant-based eaters who want extra omegas with their protein and/or those with food allergies
Hemp has earned its superfood rep thanks to the fact that it's a complete protein source, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, as well as additional fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. This makes hemp protein an extremely nutrient-dense choice of supplement; it's also highly digestible and unlikely to cause allergic reactions. However, those healthy fats come at a price; if you're looking to cut calories, hemp might not be for you. The good stuff can also be pricey, but you'd be wise to shop around — Middleberg says there are lots of good-quality hemp options on the market.
Try: Manitoba Harvest, Nutiva
Rice Protein
What it is: A plant-based protein from rice
Vegan? Yes
Good for: Plant-based eaters in search of workout recovery carbs, as well as digestion-regulating fiber
Post-grueling-workout is prime time for carb intake, since your body is begging for glycogen and glucose. Taking in some carbohydrates after a sweat session will help your body build muscle, and rice protein is a gluten-free supplement that fits the bill. You'll also get a dose of B complex vitamins, which act as antioxidants, reduce stress, boost immunity, regulate hormones and lots more (in short, B complex vitamins are your friends). Middleberg advises finding a rice protein supplement made from sprouted grains — the nutrition is more bioavailable.
Try: Sprout Living Epic
What it is: A nutrient-rich blue-green algae
Vegan? Yes
Good for: Plant-based eaters who want extra minerals and antioxidants
Talk about nutrient density. Spirulina is 60-70% protein and contains all nine essential amino acids, plus an impressive load of essential minerals, including iron (move over, red meat) for healthy circulation and magnesium for healthy digestion (among many, many other things). And the chlorophyll in spirulina has cleansing, oxygenating effects. There's a reason spirulina is on the ingredient list of many Sakara meals — it's a nutritional powerhouse, whether sprinkled over a salad or into a protein smoothie.
Want more nutrition tips and wellness inspiration? Follow Stephanie Middleberg and Middleberg Nutrition on Instagram!

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Over the past several months a subdivision application has been presented to the Madison Planning Board for the rear of properties fronting on Green Avenue and Midwood Terrace. This application, known as the Conant/Hendricks subdivision, seeks to create five lots out of the original two lots, two of which would be available for new residential construction. These proposed three lots immediately abut existing residences on Shepherd Lane and Colonial Way and would obtain access by extending Shepherd Lane. The site at present is heavily wooded, contains substantial steep slopes which drain toward the Shepherd Lane and Colonial Way residents, is a prime recharge area for the Buried Valley Aquifer, and provides a drainageway which absorbs much of the runoff from the existing drainage area and which ultimately flows into the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
The property, thus, presents serious and significant environmental, drainage and steep slope problems for any developer. Indeed, the Planning Board has already once required the applicants to revise their application and to perform addition al calculations on drainage impact.
Unfortunately, the revised plan, while eliminating the need for a variance on one proposed lot, fails to improve upon the deficiencies of the original. In fact, besides removing most of the trees on the site, the revised proposal would significantly aggravate already existing water problems for the adjacent homes and t hose in the "Madison Green Village" area and Garfield Avenue. These properties currently experience significant water and drainage problems.
The Planning Board is empowered by law to grant, modify or deny applications presented to it. Its powers must be exercised in accordance with the standards set forth in the law and the Madison Land Use Ordinance. The ordinance provides specific standards that subdivisions must satisfy. If an application does not meet those standards, it may be denied. The neighbors in the Shepherd Lane/Colonial Way area, who will be directly affected by the proposed development, have presented substantial evidence of these failures and the exacerbation of existing conditions at their homes. The Planning Board has the responsibility to ensure that a development proposal will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. It has only one chance to get it right, because once approval is granted, it cannot undo the negative impacts of the proposal.
Therefore, while we understand the right of a property owner to a reasonable return on its investment, such return cannot be made at the expense of the neighbors and the community at large. We sincerely hope that the Planning Board, as it further evaluates this subdivision application, will exercise its powers in such a way as to protect the environment, prevent further degradation of the drainage and water problems downstream of the site, limit the destruction of the steep s lope and drainageway, and deny the proposal in its present form to prevent these negative impacts.
Shepherd Lane
(Editor's Note: This letter was signed by 42 homeowners in Madison: Patrick Boroian of Shepherd Lane, Gerard Watson of Garfield Avenue, Richard Yen of Shepherd Lane, Michael Gilfallen of Shepherd Lane, Yo-Sung Cho of Shepherd Lane, Arthur Powell of Garfield Avenue, Janet Kay of Colonial Way, Theresa Glander of Colonial Way, Ian Jardine of Colonial Way, Ernest Turner of Fox Chase Road, and Roy Torkelson of Amelia Court, president of the Madison Green Village Property Owners' Association, on behalf of its 32 homeowners.)


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This article was published 9/11/2011 (2087 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
You might just call it breakfast since it's only available from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to just noon on Saturdays. I'm an early riser though, and I call it brunch since there's no way I could eat like that first thing. Whatever you call it it's terrific. Dessert Sinsations may be known primarily for its rich pastries, but it does one heckofa job on its breakfast/brunch foods as well. And although it may seem odd to end a meal here without a sweet, chances are you won't miss it.
The ambiance is simple and modern, particularly pleasant when sunlight streams through the huge windows -- the view may be of an unlovely parking lot, but the trade-off is that, even though you are in the heart of downtown, you won't have to scramble for a place to park.
Breakfasts range from $8.50, for two eggs with a breakfast meat, hashed browns and toast to $11.95 for the same breakfast with three eggs. They would come closer to perfection if more house-baked breakfast goods were also available, especially in a restaurant that is noted for its baking. We did try an a la carte chocolate chip muffin -- against my better instincts, I admit, since I thought it might be too sweet for breakfast -- but it wasn't too sweet, and it was delicious ($2.25). We also tried a single buttermilk pancake, also excellent ($2).
In fact, delicious and excellent were words that kept coming up for everything we tried. My top choice was a great reinterpretation of the increasingly inescapable poutine -- in this case, two perfectly poached eggs perched on the crispest of skinny fries, glazed by both jack and cheddar cheeses (better in this dish than curds, in my opinion) and graced with -- not gravy, but a lemony hollandaise that managed to be simultaneously light and rich.
For something only slightly less decadent eggs Benedict are a fine alternative, with a similar hollandaise and a choice of ham, smoked salmon or asparagus on an English muffin. For something Latino have the huevos rancheros -- a corn tortilla with black beans, bacon, jalapenos and corn, topped by cheddar, two sunnyside up eggs and sour cream. Both come with what are described as hashed browns but are actually sizable chunks of sautéed potatoes. Delicious though. And those looking for more simplicity can have a well-prepared vegetarian omelette with asparagus, tomatoes and cheddar.
Prices aren't out of line for the quality, but the extras can add up. If you want guacamole with your huevos it's another $1.50, and hot sauce goes for 95 cents more. Not everything comes with toast (another $2.50). Coffee was hot and good -- as well it might be at $3.15, but it was constantly replenished by a friendly and attentive server.
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The first Pancake House opened over 50 years ago on Pembina Highway, and chances are you either went there as a child, or have taken your own children there, at least once. These days there are three branches -- in the Clarion Hotel, at The Forks and on Pembina -- but I chose the original on Pembina, which is where (and it may just have been coincidence) my past experiences have been better than at the others. It is even more pleasant these days with the addition, a few years ago, of a multi-windowed extension, which is flooded with sunlight and seems quieter than the inside room.
There's also plenty of space in the parking lot, and the menu is enormous. As well breakfast/brunches are served at any time of day, and the extensive menu offers just about anything you could imagine, with most prices ranging from $8.49 to $11.99.
Eggs come any which way -- fried, poached, scrambled, or in a nicely done (i.e. not dry or overcooked) cheese omelette. There are more pancakes and crepes than I could ever make a dent in, but I can tell you that the classic buttermilk pancakes, which came with our omelette, were fluffy and tender. An alternative to the pancakes is hashed browns, which here, too, really means sautéed chunks.
Some of the portions are so huge they are sold in half orders as well. The best known -- and one of the best -- is the cinnamon-glazed giant apple pancake, so big it also comes in a "baby" version, which was still more than enough for me. Another favourite is the Swedish pancake -- actually an ultra-thin, delicate crepe that comes in folds that almost overflow the plate; you tear off strips and spread with butter and lingonberry jam. Not all the pancakes were successful though -- certainly not our potato pancakes, for instance, which were stolid and heavy with filler, with almost no taste of potatoes
Bacon ordered "crisp" was really just hard but pork sausages were good, the coffee was full-bodied, hot and plentiful ($2.49), and the service was attentive and professional.
To see the location of these restaurants as well as others reviewed in the Winnipeg Free Press, please see the map below.


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The Lodi City Council will consider approval of a draft 2014-18 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program at its meeting tonight.
The plan is one of three documents required to receive federal housing and community development funding through the CDBG program. The plan also identifies and addresses community needs in the housing, homelessness, special needs and community development areas, Interim City Manager Steve Schwabauer said.


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Calories: 257.3 • Fat: 5.1g • Protein: 35.9 g • Carb: 17.4 g • Fiber: 4.1 g
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 lb shrimp, shelled and deviened
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- salt and pepper
- 6 cups green beans
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan, when hot add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. When the shrimp is cooked on one side, about 2 minutes, turn over and add garlic. Saute another minute or two until shrimp is cooked, careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Squeeze lime all over shrimp and toss with cilantro. Serve hot.
In a separate pan, add 6 cups green beans, crushed garlic to taste, and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium high for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cover, cook for an additional 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until water evaporates. Serve hot on the side of shrimp.


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Paris US Secretary of State
"There's a growing consensus to take action," Mr Fabius said at a press conference with Mr Kerry in Paris. "The US and France are not isolated."
The allies commented hours after France and other European Union members said in a statement following a foreign ministers' meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, that action should await a United Nations report on Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons in a massacre on August 21 near Damascus.
Mr Fabius, whose nation is the principal US partner in a possible assault against Bashar al-Assad's regime, said UN Secretary-General
"If the report was going to be ready in October, I'd understand concern about a delay, but that's not the case," Mr Fabius said.
Mr Kerry had said previously that nothing is to be gained by waiting for the UN findings because the evidence is overwhelming that Mr Assad's regime was responsible for an attack that the US says killed more than 1400 people, including more than 400 children.
Even so, release of the UN report, expected in about two weeks, coincides with the current schedule for the US House of Representatives to debate President
Mr Kerry emphasised that the EU also called for a strong response to the chemical weapons attack.
Support for holding Assad responsible
"The overwhelming direction of support is moving in the direction of holding Assad accountable," said Mr Kerry, who made most of his remarks in French in a direct appeal to European public opinion.
"This is growing, not receding, in terms of the increasing sense of outrage for what has happened."
Mr Kerry said the number of nations willing to join in a military strike was in the "double digits", without naming any potential participants beyond France.
He said the US remained unwilling to cede a decision on action against Syria to the UN Security Council, where Russia has blocked any effort to sanction or condemn Assad's regime. "We're supposed to turn away because the UN has become a tool of ideology?" Mr Kerry said. "I don't think so."
US setbacks in securing international backing for targeted strikes on Syria's war-making capability are matched by Mr Obama's trouble at home in persuading Congress to authorise an American intervention.
In a fresh sign of that challenge, Democratic Senator
Obama to make his case to US public
Mr Obama plans to make his case to the US public in interviews with six television networks on Monday and in a televised address on the evening of September 10.
The build-up towards another intervention by Western powers in the Middle East has pushed oil prices to a two-year high.
After the meeting in Vilnius, Catherine Ashton, the EU's foreign-policy chief, told reporters that the alliance underscored "the need to move forward with addressing the Syrian crisis through the UN process".
France and Britain have both produced intelligence dossiers backing US assertions that Mr Assad's forces were behind the chemical attack.
France, which teamed with Germany and Russia to oppose the Iraq war, emerged as the principal European voice in favour of military intervention in Syria after British Prime Minister
The full EU conceded only that the intelligence "seems to indicate" that the Assad regime was the culprit in what it called a "blatant violation of international law, a war crime and a crime against humanity," Ms Ashton said.
On arriving in Vilnius on Friday, Mr Fabius had said he saw no point in waiting for the UN report because "everyone knows" that chemical weapons were used. After the G20 summit in St Petersburg, French President
Mr Hollande remained on board with a possible military strike, saying it would "accelerate a political solution" to a conflict that has left more than 100,000 dead since it began in March 2011. France would arm the rebels if Congress rejects a US intervention, he said.
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Missing Since: March 8, 1996 from Baltimore, Maryland Classification: Missing Date Of Birth: January 11, 1965 Age: 31 years old Height and Weight: 6'0, 190 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Pink hospital scrubs, white socks, Timberland boots, and a gold watch.
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Harris left his residence in the 300 block of Font Hill Road in Baltimore, Maryland on the morning of March 8, 1996. He began his journey to work at the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center, which is located near Baltimore Street and Pine Street in Baltimore. He was driving a silver and cream-colored 1992 Nissan Infiniti with the Maryland license plate number CRH-468.
Harris never arrived at work and has never been heard from again, and his vehicle has never been recovered. He may have been sighted a few days later, but this sighting has not been confirmed. Harris's case remains unsolved.
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Archinect - News 2017-07-25T12:58:22-04:00 http://archinect.com/news/article/149998707/make-it-rain-as-you-sit-on-rocking-chairs-inside-the-cloud-house Make it rain as you sit on rocking chairs inside the Cloud House Justine Testado 2017-03-21T21:09:00-04:00 >2017-04-10T10:46:04-04:00
Not far from the hustle and bustle of Farmers Park in Springfield, Missouri, the Cloud House is a getaway spot where anyone can sit and enjoy a few moments of peace and relaxation as you listen to the (somewhat simulated) sound of a gentle rain, as if you were sitting on the porch of a rural farm away from it all.

Designer Matthew Mazzotta developed the idea for the Cloud House during a two-month artist residency at Farmers Park. Mazzotta and his project team built the house from reclaimed barnwood and tin obtained from a nearby abandoned Amish farm, and its gutter system is modeled after the natural water cycle. During rainy days, the house collects rainwater as it hits the tin roof and into the storage tank underneath.

Diagram via Matthew Mazzotta.

Sitting in the rocking chairs inside the house triggers a pump that brings the rainwater up into the cloud, which will then release the water onto the tin roof and produce that pleasant pitter-pattering sound of rain hitting the roof.

The...
 http://archinect.com/news/article/94271757/diji-lab-investigates-the-future-of-flood-damage-control-with-bim-and-digital-design diji-lab investigates the future of flood-damage control with BIM and digital design Justine Testado 2014-02-24T18:47:00-05:00 >2014-04-30T14:18:21-04:00
With strange weather patterns becoming the norm, who knows when or where the next natural disaster will strike and affect local neighborhoods. And architects are trying to work with nature to find effective and economic solutions in disaster rebuilding. Some of those architects include Ida D.K. Tam of the diji-lab — a Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital design consultancy in New York City — in collaboration with Runsheng Lin and Julia Pascutto.

The team investigates the possibilities to integrate BIM, digital simulation technology, and natural systems in an effort to mediate floodwater damage in the context of New Orleans.

Keep reading for a more detailed summary of the project:

"Owing to the inseparable links between nature, performance and efficiency, it is time that digital simulation, building information modeling technologies and natural systems play larger roles in design and construction.

Reversed tributary housing system is an ecological flood water management orient...
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The winners for the d3 Natural Systems 2013 competition have finally been announced! The international competition challenged architects, designers, engineers, and students everywhere to investigate the potential in nature-based, sustainable practices and solutions to apply in urbanism, architecture, and design.

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So when people look at you know, at the ability to 3D print using a robotic arm, they're very, very curious about the possibility of in the future, printing full scale houses, so I think the media lab and specifically in the Media Matter Group, we don't focus only on efficiency translations. For that, I would open a practice in the commercial world, but that's not the function of this lab...

 Neri Oxman founder of the Mediated Matter group at MIT's Media Lab was recently profiled in a 30-minute segment and interviewed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. CNN also published a short essay in which Ms. Oxman begins to define a design credo suitable for the contemporary context, wherein the World-as-Machine is replaced by the World-as- Organism. The five components include; Growth over Assembly, Integration over Segregation, Heterogeneity over Homogeneity, Difference over Repetition and Material is the New Software.

 As Bruce Sterling noted elsewhere "Looks like Prof Neri's working up a manifesto there."

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It is an unusual soul, however, who proceeds to build 7 houses, 10 ponds, a hermit's hut, a 17-foot-tall maple-wood Jesus and a yoga studio whose sculptured pink doorway resembles (with frank anatomical accuracy) the female genitalia. The lord of this manor is a 60-year-old barefoot maverick named SunRay Kelley. And his fantastical hand-hewn compound lies at the end of a dirt road that bears his grandfather's name, in the foothills of the Cascade Range, north of Seattle.

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 A recent Saturday morning found Mr. Kelley rambling in the garden while smoking an herbal palliative the size of a cigar. He self-medicates in this fashion at certain times of the day, like when he is awake and doesn't have food in his mouth.

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d3 today announced the winners of its Natural Systems competition for 2012. The annual competition promotes investigation of natural systems from microscopic to universal toward determining new architectonic strategies. The competition invited architects, designers, engineers, and students to collectively explore the potential for analyzing, documenting, and deploying nature-based, sustainable influences in urbanism, architecture, interiors, and designed objects.

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R2Games will be bringing Yitien, a Chinese-themed MMORPG, to browsers starting on March 29th. The developers promise a variety of play, from turn-based battles and multi-player arenas to PvP events and a version of the ever-familiar rock, paper, scissors. In one event, players can sign up at a certain time and enter a zone that transforms every player into a yeti. There will be no way to distinguish players from NPC yetis, but points and treasure are earned as NPCs are defeated and player attacks are successfully repelled. Attacking other players, however, will award you no points.
Players will also participate in a simple board game, rolling dice and moving a number of spaces. The first player to reach a certain location on the board wins the game. Players landing on the same square will battle, while players who run into mysterious warriors will have to fight using rock, paper, scissors for the chance to win lucrative trinkets.
Already available in China, Yitien has accrued 20 million total registered players with an average of 500,000 users logged on at one time. (How many bots are involved with those numbers, we'll never know.) You can sign up now on the official site.
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During the CINDY/DYNAMO field campaign (fall/winter 2011), intensive measurements of the upper ocean, including an array of several surface moorings and ship observations for the area around 75°E–80°E, Equator-10°S, were conducted. In this study, large-scale upper ocean variations surrounding the intensive array during the field campaign are described based on the analysis of satellite-derived data. Surface currents, sea surface height (SSH), sea surface salinity (SSS), surface winds and sea surface temperature (SST) during the CINDY/DYNAMO field campaign derived from satellite observations are analyzed. During the intensive observation period, three active episodes of large-scale convection associated with the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) propagated eastward across the tropical Indian Ocean. Surface westerly winds near the equator were particularly strong during the events in late November and late December, exceeding 10 m/s. These westerlies generated strong eastward jets (>1 m/s) on the equator. Significant remote ocean responses to the equatorial westerlies were observed in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres in the central and eastern Indian Oceans. The anomalous SSH associated with strong eastward jets propagated eastward as an equatorial Kelvin wave and generated intense downwelling near the eastern boundary. The anomalous positive SSH then partly propagated westward around 4°S as a reflected equatorial Rossby wave, and it significantly influenced the upper ocean structure in the Seychelles-Chagos thermocline ridge about two months after the last MJO event during the field campaign. For the first time, it is demonstrated that subseasonal SSS variations in the central Indian Ocean can be monitored by Aquarius measurements based on the comparison with
While the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO; [
CINDY/DYNAMO field observations were conducted during late 2011 and early 2012, and include an array of enhanced surface moorings and ship observations for the area around 75°E–80°E, Equator-10°S in the central Indian Ocean [
During the field campaigns, three active episodes of large-scale convection and anomalous surface zonal winds associated with the MJO propagated eastward across the tropical Indian Ocean (
Because of the recent development of satellite observations, large-scale variability of the surface and upper ocean can be described on the subseasonal time scale especially in the tropics based on the analysis of satellite-derived data. For example, the time and space resolutions of recent satellite altimetry products are substantially improved, and it is now feasible to detect the signals of 10–17 day period SSH variability associated with oceanic equatorial waves, e.g., [
In this paper, large-scale variations of the upper ocean surrounding the CINDY/DYNAMO arrays and locations of ship observations are described based on the satellite-derived data to provide a context for the future analysis of the data collected during the field campaign. In particular, the large-scale variation of the equatorial jet, changes in spatial pattern of surface salinity due to the equatorial jet, and the remote oceanic response to the MJO-induced surface forcing fields through reflected Rossby waves are emphasized.
We use six primary data sets derived from satellite observations in this study. These satellite derived data are compared with
Near-surface velocity data, derived from the Ocean Surface Current Analysis–Real time (OSCAR) project [
Weekly sea surface salinity (SSS) data on the 1° × 1° grid derived from Aquarius measurements [
Precipitation from TRMM 3B42 product [
During the MJO events in late November and late December 2011, strong anomalous surface westerly winds near the equator were observed (
To describe the spatial pattern of these equatorial westerly wind events and their connection to winds in off-equatorial areas, average surface winds during the events are calculated. During the late November event (23–30 November), equatorial westerly winds extend in the almost entire Indian Ocean, and they are associated with cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea (
Surface winds during the late December event (22–31 December) are displayed in
In the equatorial oceans, a strong zonal jet centered on the equator can be accelerated in response to zonal wind variations [
Westerly winds associated with the MJO also generate equatorial Kelvin waves, which can be detected from SSH time series, e.g., [
SSH near the eastern boundary starts increasing from early December, and continues to increase until mid-January. The maximum SSH anomaly, which exceeds 10 cm, occurs in early to mid-January after the strongest jet is generated. In late December, large positive SSH anomalies are found in a large area (10°N–10°S) near the eastern boundary (
Significant SST variations in the tropical Indian and western Pacific warm pool regions are generally observed during the MJO events because of anomalous surface fluxes of heat and momentum, e.g., [
In the previous section, it is demonstrated that large positive SSH anomalies are found along the eastern boundary in late December-early January right after the strong equatorial jet is generated. These SSH anomalies could propagate westward by radiating Rossby waves from the eastern boundary, e.g., [
The latitude (4°S) shown in
Recent studies [
In the Northern Hemisphere, Rossby waves are damped around 75°E. This could be partly due to the influence of land around Sri Lanka and South India. Nevertheless, SSH signals are significant, and thus they could influence the SST in the Bay of Bengal.
Because of the large contrast of upper ocean salinity between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, near-surface salinity in the central Indian Ocean in the vicinity of the equator varies substantially through the variation of zonal currents [
Because of the recent development and advancement of microwave radiometer and the analysis technique, sea surface salinity is shown to be monitored from satellite observations [
SSS from Aquarius during September to December 2011 is compared with near-surface salinity measured by RAMA moorings.
To gain further insights into this latitudinal difference in SSS variations observed by the RAMA array, the large-scale SSS and surface current pattern during early to mid-November are described (
The large-scale pattern of SSS and surface currents described above are consistent with the salinity observed at RAMA buoy sites at 1.5°S, 4°S and 8°S along 80.5°E. Although OSCAR velocity and Aquarius salinity are independent estimates based on different satellite observations, spatial variations of these two variables are consistent. In the central Indian Ocean around 80.5°E, the latitudes where eastward currents are found (3°N–3°S) correspond to the areas of relatively high salinity while the regions where westward currents are evident (north of 4°N and south of 5°S) are the areas of relatively low salinity. This suggests that the latitudinal difference of salinity variations observed at RAMA buoy sites along 80.5°E is caused by exchanges of the Arabian Sea saltier waters and the Bay of Bengal fresher waters.
In late November 2011, a large-scale episode of atmospheric convection associated with the MJO has been generated in the central Indian Ocean as discussed in the previous section. Heavy precipitation is observed from November 23 near the equator (
The strong westerly wind event, which exceeded 9 m/s, was observed on the equator in the central Indian Ocean on November 24, and it generated a strong eastward equatorial jet exceeding 1 m/s (
During the CINDY/DYNAMO field campaign, vertical profiles of salinity, temperature, and microstructure in the upper ocean as well as surface freshwater fluxes were monitored in the equatorial central Indian Ocean. These high resolution data will help quantify the impact of the entrainment (vertical mixing) of high salinity waters on the surface salinity variation. Also, numerical model experiments validated by these data could quantify the relative importance of surface flux, horizontal advection and vertical mixing for upper ocean salinity variability in this region.
The CINDY/DYNAMO international field program was designed to collect
Surface currents, sea surface height (SSH), sea surface salinity (SSS), surface winds and sea surface temperature (SST) during the CINDY/DYNAMO field campaign derived from satellite observations are analyzed. During the field campaign, three active episodes of large-scale convection and anomalous surface zonal winds associated with the MJO propagated eastward across the tropical Indian Ocean. Surface westerly winds near the equator were particularly strong during the MJO events in late November and late December, exceeding 10 m/s. These wind events generated strong eastward jets, which exceed 1 m/s, on the equator in the central and eastern Indian Ocean. In late December–early January, a large increase of positive SSH anomalies (and thus deep thermocline) was found in the large area (10°N–10°S) near the eastern boundary in association with strong equatorial jets. These SSH anomalies then partly propagated westward around 4°S and 4°N as reflected Rossby waves. The Rossby waves around 4°S caused significant positive SSH anomalies in the region of the Seychelles–Chagos thermocline ridge about two months after the last MJO event observed during the field campaign. The magnitude of large-scale SST cooling during the MJO events in late November and December is larger than that in other typical MJO events since these events are unique in that two strong episodes of atmospheric convection occurred within one month without a clear suppressed phase between the events.
We demonstrate that large-scale subseasonal surface salinity variation associated with the MJO in the Indian Ocean can be detected by the recent satellite measurements (Aquarius) based on the comparison with
Because of the recent advancement of a variety of satellite observations, large-scale ocean variability on the subseasonal time-scale in the tropical Indian Ocean can now be described, as demonstrated in this study. However, satellite data cannot provide the vertical structure of currents, temperature and salinity, which are important for understanding physical processes associated with subseasonal ocean variability. In particular, monitoring vertical profiles of upper ocean variables are crucial for identifying processes that control SST such as ocean mixing caused by strong current shear. During the CINDY/DYNAMO field campaign, substantial amount of high resolution data in the upper ocean, including the microstructure, have been collected in the central Indian Ocean, and the data are expected to be available in the near future. A combination of high quality data from
In this study, it is also demonstrated for the first time that large-scale subseasonal SSS variability in the tropical Indian Ocean can be monitored by the Aquarius data reasonably well. Therefore, the data would be useful for many purposes including the computation of large-scale freshwater budget and numerical model validations. Also, the assimilation of the data into ocean models would provide products that could be used to investigate the importance of upper ocean salinity stratification for a variety of phenomena in the tropical Indian Ocean.
We acknowledge the effort of all Aquarius team members for making the sea surface salinity data available. The TAO Project Office of NOAA/PMEL provided the RAMA buoy time series data. The altimeter products are produced by SSALTO/DUACS and are distributed by AVISO. Windsat data are produced by Remote Sensing Systems. The OSCAR Project Office has made the surface velocity data available. The NCEP/NCAR reanalysis, blended SST product and OLR are provided by the NOAA/OAR/ESRL PSD. This research is supported by "The Influence of Atmosphere Ocean Interaction on MJO Development and Propagation" (Program Element 601153N) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, and NOAA/CPO ESS and MAPP programs.
Zonal current (m/s) at 10 m at 80.5°E, equator (blue line) and 90°E, equator (red line) from OSCAR, and at 80.5°E, equator from the RAMA buoy (green line).
Average SSH anomaly (cm; shading) from altimetry and surface currents (m/s; arrows) from OSCAR during 22–31 December 2011.
Time series of sea surface temperature (SST) from the RAMA buoy (green line) and from the SST analysis [
Average SST (°C) during 28 December 2011–3 January 2012 minus that during 15–22 November 2011 based on the SST analysis [
Longitude-time diagram of SSH anomaly (cm) at 4°S (
Time series of temperature (°C) profile from the RAMA buoy at 4°S, 80.5°E.
Time series of sea surface salinity (psu) in boreal fall 2011 estimated from Aquarius (blue line) and RAMA buoy (green line) at 80.5°E, 1.5°S (
Average SSS (psu) derived from Aquarius measurements and near surface currents (m/s) from OSCAR during 1–15 November. RAMA buoy locations along 80.5°E are indicated by blue closed square marks. SSS data are interpolated to 0.2° × 0.2° grid.


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Ultraviolet absorption of cerium(III) and cerium(IV) in some simple glasses
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The optical absorption spectra of cerium (III) and cerium (IV) in Na2O-B2O3, Na2O-SiO2, Na2O-P2O5 glasses, and in H2O-H2SO4 and H2O-H3PO4 solutions have been studied. Individual molar extinction coefficients of cerium (III) and cerium (IV) at different wavelengths (350 to 200 nm) have been estimated. In all the glasses and solutions, cerium (IV) produces a very strong and broad charge transfer band around 250 nm; the intensity, half-width, and position of this band change appreciably with glass composition. Cerium (III) in glass and in aqueous solution produces a number of absorption bands in the ultraviolet region corresponding to the f → d transitions. The cerium (III) bands are sharp and well resolved in Na2O-P2O5 and in low-alkali borate glasses; the sharpness of resolution deteriorates in Na2O-SiO2, and in high-alkali borate glasses. The intensity of cerium (III) absorption also changes with glass composition. In all the glasses the molar extinction coefficient of cerium (IV) is 5 to 10 times stronger than that of cerium (III).
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"All the more reason why I should not be daunted now," zibeline insisted.
"So now we see zibeline fairly launched," remarked the banker.
He came to ask, or rather demand, zibeline's hand for his master: and the fairy made his magnificence appear rags and rubbish.
"I await your orders, Madame la Duchesse," said zibeline, rising.
With that he threw from his shoulders his mantle of zibeline, but kept light hold of his sword.
I prefer to call her zibeline—that name is better suited to a courtesan.
"Not so sweet as those of Glory, General," zibeline replied, with a pretty air of deference.
This was, for the hostile pair, a new cause of grievance against zibeline.
zibeline lay inanimate on the grass, her face lying against the earth.
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Too soon to look at extending lower speed tolerance - AA
Talk of making the lower speed tolerance permanent is premature, says the Automobile Association.
This Friday will see the conclusion of a major two-month advertising and enforcement campaign on speed where any vehicle exceeding the speed limit by 5kph has faced a ticket from Police.
The idea of keeping the lower tolerance in place permanently has been raised in some recent media reports, but the AA says it is too soon to rush into a decision.
"December and January have had extremely low numbers of road deaths but it would be wrong to claim that is all down to the reduced tolerance," says AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon.
"January 2013 had the lowest number of road deaths since records began and it only had the lower tolerance in place for a few days. January this year has had the lower tolerance in place for the whole month and, as of this morning, there had been four more road deaths than the same time last year. It shows that there is a lot more than just speed involved in road crashes."
An informed consideration over making the lower tolerance permanent will require a full and thorough evaluation of its impact and it will likely be months before the data to do that is available, says Mr Noon.
"Over the last two months we have seen a massive road safety advertising campaign and a major Police presence on the roads. Whether the reduced tolerance would be as effective without this publicity is a question the evaluation will need to look at."
The AA, which has 1.4 million Members, has also undertaken a survey which showed divided opinion over the lower tolerance.
A survey sent to 10,000 random AA Members in late December found:
• 57% of respondents supported the extended lower tolerance for December and January while 37% opposed it
• 82% wanted to see a 10kph tolerance retained on motorways and passing lanes
• 65% thought the change was motivated by road safety while 34% thought it was about revenue


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I just finished battling ich in my tank with clowns and a lot of other fish. What I did was put the temp to 85* F and add about 1 tsp of ROCK SALT to 5 gallons of water. I added some Tetra Medica ContraSpot that is a malachite green/formaldehide medication. I added it at half strength. I changed the water and vacuumed the gravel every 4 days and re-medicated with the amount of medication to medicate the amount of water that I changed. EX: I have 29 gallon tank so I started with enough to do the whole tank at 1/2 the dosage. Then when I changed about 10 gallons of water I just added back enough medication to treat 10 gallons at 1/2 dosage. Also add back the salt that is lost. DO NOT use table salt because it contains an anti-caking agent that is harmful to fish. Just regular rock salt and I ground mine up in a coffee grinder to get it really fine and it dissolved really quick. I only had to do this for about 3 treatments (12 days) and it is gone and has not come back for about a month. I hope this helps!!!
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Special Collections and Archives
Transition Plan for Closing of the Chemistry/Physics Library
Special Collections and Archives
Transition Plan for Closing of the Chemistry/Physics Library
Transition Plan for Closing of the Chemistry/Physics Library
Renovations of Williams Hall starting in late summer 2012 required the closing of the Chemistry/Physics Library. The space was vacated on Friday, June 29.
Below you will find information for collections, computer workstations, course reserves, interlibrary loan/document delivery, the website, staff.
1. Collections:
a. Print journals: Current issues will be interfiled alphabetically on the 5th and 6th floors, University Library, joining the bound journals which were moved there in 2011. We are converting most of these 51 subscriptions to online only beginning in January 2013. Those remaining as paper subscriptions are those not offered online.
To obtain a copy of any article in a print journal, submit your request through the online Interlibrary Loan system (ILLiad), and it will be scanned and sent to you electronically.
b. Books: approximately 7,000 of the most current and actively used books will be interfiled on the 7th floor, University Library. Remainder of the collection will be placed in storage and will be available through online requesting.
To obtain any available book, use the "Request" feature in KentLINK. You can request delivery to a Kent campus office or dorm.
c. Reference books: the most frequently referred to reference books will be interfiled in the 1st floor reference collection, University Library.
2. Computer workstations with stand-alone products (including ChemDraw, LiqCryst) are now in a defined area in the Reference Center, 1st floor, University Library.
3. Course reserve materials are available to students through the University Library circulation desk. Processing of materials to be placed on reserve for upcoming semesters will be handled through the Reserve Services office (180 Library, x.27906).
4. Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery requests should be placed online through Illiad, the Libraries' interlibrary loan system -- https://kent.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html . This includes requests for electronic delivery of scanned articles from the Libraries' print journal collection.
5. The Chemistry/Physics Library website will be changed significantly prior to fall semester --both to reflect the closing of the Chemistry/Physics Library and to migrate to the University Libraries' new website platform.
6. Staffing:
a. With the passing of Erica Lilly, the position of subject librarian for Chemistry, Physics, and Liquid Crystals is temporarily being filled by Ken Burhanna (email@example.com, x.21660), who will be the contact for instruction or reference requests; and Melissa Spohn (firstname.lastname@example.com, x.21682), who will be the contact for any collection questions.
b. Rochelle Gray begins a new assignment in Library Collection Management. We greatly appreciate her contributions over these past months and during this transition.


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|2008-12-01, 14:28
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Got the raw and watched it.
Now, it seems the anime is going different direction; the scenes regarding Zero are all changed. Other scenes are same as Manga, but since the most important scenes are changed... I think we will see the anime's unique ending.
|2008-12-01, 15:11
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Lurkin' in ur threadz.
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^I'm thinking the same too but how are they gonna make it to the Rido fight?
Instead of saying "another great episode" ( I think I've been saying that for the past few episodes lol xD ) I think I'll just say it's all staying good.
It was nice to finish the past story-telling of Kaname and Rido....why do I love that guy so much D; I enjoyed the fight scenes too and blood of course. It sucks to be in the critical moment where everything gets good and you're stuck for a whole week.....waiting ( at least it's NOT a month like with the manga, that was a total kill X__x ) I dunno how I even survived that...
|2008-12-02, 07:04
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Watched it at 7 am before school -.- dunno if it's due to being sleepy, but I was kinda disappointed as I prolly expected something else(the story hasn't progressed one bit)... Although, now I can barely recall what happened in that ep, one phrase keeps on living in my head since morning -"Omae wa vampire ja nai... vampire hunter ga"
|2008-12-03, 18:10
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This ep was simply one of the best VK eps i have seen as to day.
Rido is such a dick is not even funny anymore. Kaname's dad and mom are so cool. Haruka(dad) looks weak but he pawns ASSS!
Kuran family really is like a royal family.
Im all for Kaname now. I have to say that it really was a plot twist.
Also my respect for ZERO has gone to 5% or so simply because i expected him to still hold the same feeling for yuuki as he did earlier. But because she is a vampire now which she apparently always was he starts being a dick. Thats for me like so you were that kind of person eeh.
Kaname's loyalty/love and trust for me is way deeper then that of zero
Making Yuuki cry is instant failure for me.
gave it a 10+
|2008-12-05, 10:21
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How painful and pathetic it may sound we'll have to endure a couple more episodes with Zero indulging in self-misery and emoness, before he hits rock bottom and makes back the glorious ascension of his character.
Of course, that's if the staff do not drastically change and/or omit the events from the manga to the anime. After all, I'm an anime-only watcher, therefore, I'm oblivious to the manga content. However, someone at this thread already discussed that some significant changes on the story from manga to anime have been made, starting with this episode.
|2008-12-05, 12:41
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|2008-12-05, 22:10
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kimee ~
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I've just watched it and I'm kinda like 'Ah My Gawd' right now.
But anyways ~ my favourite character has always been Zero
and right now...he's really annoying really.
How dare he point gun at Yuuki >=O
I guess I understand Kaname alot more now... and he's got such a weird past >.<"
and Yuuki's parents story was really interesting.
People getting re-born and stuff though? *boggles*
And that Rido guy. Don't get me started >=[...I don't have enough words to say it...
but he's awful -_-"
Gimmie episode 10 now please *cries*
|2008-12-08, 09:15
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Decent enough episode i still think the manga offer more info in the events that are unfolding but they are doing a bang up job on the anime. Zero plays his tourtured role ever so well. This is the reason why he is my favorite character. Where some call him emo i say his character is dynamic. Zero situation is not an easy one to deal with he was barely hanging on before but with Yuuki's help he managed to keep from spirling into darkness. Zero now feels he has lost his only link to the human world as Yuuki has now become the embodyment of all that he hates and that includes himself now that hes a Vampire. Pointing his gun at her was to ease his own pain and i believe the only course he believed he had. Yuuki's words hurtful yet truthful told him exactly what i think he needed to hear. The vampire Yuuki ate the human Yuuki she is gone though not exactly true.
Kaname's reasons for doing what hes doing is become more clear in the anime which is good because it gives people a good look at him and they learn exactly what he stands for. Also, people will start to see why i believe Kaname will ultimately die at the end. Im glad they mentioned that Rido had kidnapped the first daughter of Kuran clan. There really is no good in him and he just keeps coming im just hoping he gets out of Shinki soon.
Things are going to get much worse before they get better its going to be a bumpy and bloody ride and in the process Zero will gain the will to do what he feels his needs and amazingly enough his brother will have something to do with that new resolve. More twist and turns to come some that blow peoples minds i cant wait.
|2008-12-11, 18:00
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So kaname is the most powerful vampire ... too bad ...
It would be best for Zero to die or to go ... He is in pain !
Let kaname and yuuki play around and let him go build a new life its better I'am for Zero , much better character than others .
Its the end soon !
|2008-12-16, 23:29
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Rondo Night IX. The Emperor's Revival ~Emperor~
I'm way behind everybody, who have been keeping with the episodes without fail, but I won't stop commenting about this show due to lateness.
The title for this episode was misleading, because it suggested that Rido would revive in his former body and glory, but that would've been a little bit sooner.
In general, the show is spiraling down in a wild rollercoaster ride towards the climax match.
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Visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Pierre Harmel and Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban conferred here today but what transpired between them is a matter of dispute. According to circles "close to the Belgian delegation" which were quoted by the Israeli radio, certain "differences of opinion appeared." Authoritative Israeli sources said later that the hour-long meeting was devoted mainly to hearing M. Harmel's impressions of his recent visit to Lebanon, Syria and Egypt and that nothing was "discussed." Harmel arrived here last night, accompanied by four senior Ministry officials from Brussels. His visit is considered especially significant in view of his recent tour of Arab countries and the fact that Belgium is currently a member of the UN Security Council and one of the six member nations of the European Common Market. The growing political role played by the ECC countries is of particular interest to Israel.
Sources here said that whatever subjects Harmel and Eban may have touched upon today, their assessment of Arab intentions differ. Belgian, sources said Harmel told his Israeli host that "The Arab leaders are truly interested in peace but want far-reaching concessions from Israel" as their price. The well known Israeli view is that the Arab leaders do not really want peace but insist on major territorial concessions in order to improve their strategic position for a new war against Israel. Harmel visited the Wailing Wall today and placed a wreath on the Martyre Tomb at the Yad Vashem. Asked by reporters if he could visualize the city being partitioned anew by concrete walls, he replied non-commitally. "I, like most Belgians, pray that Jerusalem may cease being a city of strife and may become a city of peace and cooperation." This afternoon, Harmel visited Moslem shrines and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where, as a devout Catholic, he performed his devotions and offered confession. Tomorrow he will visit the Knesset. Harmel is the fifth ECC Foreign Minister to visit Israel and the second this month. Earlier in July, Israel played host to Foreign Minister Walter Scheel of West Germany. The only ECC Foreign Minister who has not visited Israel to date is Maurice Schumann, of France.


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COLLINGWOOD plays its best football when its back is against the wall, says West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff, who is expecting the Pies to be at their most formidable in Saturday night's semi-final.
The Eagle's note of caution was heightened last night with the news that Tyson Goldsack is set to return.
He trained well yesterday, showing no issue with the ankle injury that kept him out of last Friday's qualifying final against Hawthorn, and shapes as the replacement for skipper Nick Maxwell, who is suspended for two games and will only play again if the Magpies make the grand final.
Collingwood football operations chief Geoff Walsh last night confirmed that Goldsack had trained without issue. Goldsack's versatility means he could be used at either end. This year he has played mainly forward, where his pace, defensive efforts and long kicking have given Collingwood a handy foil for Travis Cloke and Chris Dawes.
But Goldsack's career has largely been as a defender who can play on tall or mid-sized players. Last year he played a defensive role on Andrew Embley in the qualifying final against the Eagles, who are arguably better placed this year. Last season they made the preliminary final but were thrashed by Geelong.
Gaff said yesterday although the Magpies' recent form had been patchy, ''we expect them to play at their best on Saturday night''.
''They play pretty well when their backs are to the wall,'' he said. ''They've shown that in the last few years and they've been near the top.''
Star Collingwood midfielder Scott Pendlebury agreed and said the Pies were determined to make amends for last week. But he conceded that would be difficult, particularly after the death of former teammate John McCarthy in Las Vegas. ''It's something that we are not going to get over by the weekend's game,'' he said. ''But at the same time we've got an opportunity to play in a way that J-Mac would have been happy with and the way that he plays football: hard working, hard at the footy, and I'm sure the boys will be wanting to play that way for him.
''I haven't thought about going out in straight sets [in this year's finals] because it's not something that I want to do. Finals football is a new ball game, the pressure goes up and our boys have played in a lot of finals games and we respond really well in that sort of atmosphere.''
The Eagles have a dreadful record at the MCG, having lost their past six matches on the AFL's biggest stage.
It is easy to forget that just two seasons ago, the Eagles finished as wooden-spooners before turning their fortunes around to secure a preliminary final berth last year and make the finals again this season.
Gaff said his team's record at the MCG was irrelevant, saying the Pies only beat them by three points there in round 13, while Hawthorn beat them by 15 points in round 23.
He also pointed to his team's 49-point win over the Pies in round 22, although that was in Perth and it would be ''a bit different'' on Saturday, particularly with Cloke's swift return to form.
Cloke has kicked 11 goals in the last two games and Gaff expected Eric Mackenzie to be charged with nullifying him, as he did in round 22.


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RE: Meijer G Function
Use the built-in MeijerG function!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. J. Hu [mailto:J.Hu-2 at umist.ac.uk]
To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
Subject: [mg34970] [mg34953] Meijer G Function
Dear Sir/Madam,
I need to compute one of Meijer G-Functions, MeijerG[{1}, {0.5}},
{{1, 1}, {0, 0.5}}, z]. Would you please help me find the method to
compute this function? Thanks.
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Ready For Insidious Chapter 2?
James Wan and the cast are back
For all the recent talk of director James Wan taking on the MacGyver adaptation, it appears that his stab at action is still a ways off. Because he's now locked in a deal to return for a sequel to his 2011 horror hit Insidious, and he's bringing Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye and Ty Simpkins along for another scary ride with Insiduous Chapter 2.
In fact, the whole gang is back together, with Leigh Whannell writing the script and Jason Blum producing.
The original, which was produced for a thrifty $1.5 million and went on to make $97 million worldwide, found Wilson and Byrne as parents who think they have a haunted house but are horrified to discover that they actually have a haunted child (Simpkins), possessed by a dark spirit that dragged him to a weird realm called The Further.
No plot details have been released about the movie, but we'd expect the family to face more problems, especially since nothing was resolved at the end of the original… Now we get to see what happens next.
Wan is set to kick off shooting the movie on January 15 in LA. It has already been pencilled in for an August 30 release across the pond. If Momentum keeps to a similar release date as with the original, we'd expect to see it some time in September or, since it'll be more appropriate for a scary tale, October.


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Magazines and Periodicals for Jewelry and Metal Clay Artists
This page has links to magazines and periodicals you might find interesting.
Artisan Jewelry Times
Artisan Jewelry Times is a digital magazine for artisan jewelry makers and artisan jewelry lovers worldwide published monthly and delivered instantly everywhere.
Product reviews, projects, gallery and features. Every issue has a metal clay tutorial or feature. Keep up with the latest news and trends in all forms of art jewelry.
Bead and Button
Interesting articles, projects and tips and hints. Gallery of artists work.
Bead and Jewellery Magazine
UK magazine available as a print magazine and also as a digital download.
Craft and Design
Craft and Design is an exciting and vibrant magazine all about British Crafts, with 100 pages of up to the minute features and down to earth information. They also have a very good website which artists can submit their images and information to for a small annual fee.
The Crafts Report
Useful magazine for all types of crafts people. Especially recommended for those selling their work.
The Enamelists Magazine - Glass on Metal
Online resource for enamelists.
Fired Arts and Crafts
This magazine ceased publication in January 2016 but continues to post lesson plans and information on the website.
Making Jewellery Magazine
This UK based publication features more metal clay projects any other UK publication. A number of UK based metal clay teachers write for this magazine and their project tutorials regularly feature. The magazine combines jewellery making with fashion quite successfully. Available on subscription from the website or in UK magazine outlets.
Metal Clay Artist Magazine
This magazine was launched in October 2009. It ceased publications of the magazine in 2014 but is now an online blog called Creative Fire.
Metal Clay Today
This online magazine used to be free but from January 2012, they began charging for each full edition or you can sign up for a 12 month subscription. The magazine originally launched on18th September 2009. It features interesting projects, the latest products and the newest techniques. It offers information on competitions, awards, societies, guilds, shows, fairs and trade shows. In each issue it will spotlight an established artist, a new "Rising Star" and many articles on working with our favorite medium, Metal Clay.
Metalsmith - Society of North American Goldsmiths
- Inspirational, innovative, and thought-provoking
- Fascinating articles, intriguing artists
- Engrossing guest columns
- Captivating exhibition and book reviews
- Illustrated throughout with gorgeous images of stunning work
- Stimulating intellectual and visual interest
Now in its third decade, award winning magazine Metalsmith is the document of record for jewelry and metalsmithing in North America.
Ornament Magazine
Magazine celebrating the art and craft of personal adornment.
Professional Jeweler Magazine
Professional Jeweler's mission is to provide short, well-written, information-rich articles in an organized layout sequence. The magazine's format helps subscribers quickly learn the latest about selling their key products, creating an image in their communities, managing their stores and educating their employees. They serve their subscribers best by always screening stories for their usefulness.


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Making Cupcakes For A Bridal Shower Tomorrow - Need Frosting/assembly Advice!
I've been planning for a few weeks and I'm making 60 cupcakes today for a bridal shower that is at 2:00 tomorrow. The shower is for my cousin and she lives 2 hours away... I'm going to the shower and will be at our grandmothers around 10am, and she wants to pick these up at noon....
I have all the decorations (fondant related ones anyway) finished... my questions are these:
1. Should I make the frostings (chocolate buttercream, lemon cream cheese and raspberry buttercream) tonight, store them in bowls and take them on the trip to pipe onto the cupcakes tomorrow when I arrive? If I do this, will the frostings rewhip to the right consistency to pipe? I'm doing a rose swirl on one...any advice on rewhipping? I know the frostings will come to room temperature given the 2 hour drive.
I thought about just taking all the ingredients with me and making the frostings once I get there, but that's 3 frostings, 3 fillings (lemon curd, raspberry filling and ganache) and assembly in 2 hours time (assuming I get on the road by 8am)....
Any advice? I've never made cupcakes for profit before so I'm nervous. I thought about just making all the cupcakes tonight and putting them in my containers but I'm too paranoid about the drive up and the cupcakes getting messed up....
Thanks in advance!!
If you have decent boxes there shouldn't be an issue transporting them. It seems like a pain to bring all the stuff with you to fill and ice them. Just go ahead and do it and pack them tightly in airtight containers so they don't get dried out. Or you can go ahead and put them in boxes with a cupcake insert so they don't slide around. Alternatively, you could use a dab of chocolate or candy melts to secure the cupcake to the bottom of the box if you don't have an insert.
would I have to refrigerate them overnight if I have fruit fillings and a cream cheese frosting?
Yes, but they should be fine if you have an airtight container.
All I have to transport are the clamshell containers for cupcakes, which I'm not sure are airtight...
in any case, thank you for your responses :)
Clamshell should be fine. I will sometimes put mine in plastic grocery store bags (I use boxes) to keep too much air from getting to them.
Just a suggestion. . .You might check your local Dollar Tree store for cupcake containers. Each container has insets for 9 cupcakes along with a high cover. Very handy & cheap! I had a 3-hour drive, in weather in the 80s, to deliver a 3-tier wedding cake. (The cake was frosted & decorated immediately before the trip.) I turned my car's air conditioner on full blast. The cake made it fine.
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Reclusive 80s pop star Cheyenne (Penn) is loathe to leave his Irish mansion and his devoted wife (McDormand). But a summons to his estranged father, dying in New York, propels Cheyenne on an odyssey across America in search of the Nazi war criminal his f
To European art house sensibilities there is no stranger landscape than the American psyche, and no premise too improbable to indulge in a surreal vehicular excursion on which nearly every American encountered seems colourfully crazy, dangerous, grotesque, narrow-minded, fantastically generous and/or a rich braggart — preferably with a deep-fried Southern accent. Throw in some iconic natural wonder — the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley or, in this case, the Great Salt Lake of Utah — plus a cameo from Harry Dean Stanton, and voilà, you have your scenic, philosophical road trip. The self-discovery honours here fall to Sean Penn's questing traveller in a characterisation that is transformative writ large.
Director and screenwriter Paolo Sorrentino has won scads of awards for The Consequences Of Love, The Family Friend and Il Divo. But we're not entirely sure what he's trying to pull off in his first English-language project, written with Umberto Contarello. It's a patchwork quilt of encounters in many colours and moods. There are vignettes of warmth, notably with women: in Cheyenne's home life with his practical, kind and good-humoured wife of 35 years, Frances McDormand's Jane, who we would have liked to have seen more of; in his friendship with teenaged number-one fan, Bono's daughter Eve Hewson's Mary; and with the lonely single mum, Kerry Condon's Rachel, who takes him in when he straggles into New Mexico. There is humour, from good lines ("Rock stars shouldn't have kids because you run the risk of your daughter becoming a wacky stylist") and from the sheer incongruity of Cheyenne, who sticks out like a sore thumb in small-town, strip-mall America, as a man on a mission.
There is cool: David Byrne playing himself as friend and mage to the lost protagonist. There are also puzzling subplots, narrative non sequiturs, overt symbolism and The Holocaust, its consequences touching characters who know nothing about it.
Penn's bored, deadpan, sorrowful Goth relic, with his thin, high, flutey little voice and heavy, smeared make-up, is a gob-smacker — funny, insecure, but with a childlike honesty and courage, and near miraculously touching. This also scores highly for originality, unpredictability and cinematography (Luca Bigazzi); less so for dubious taste and bewildering twists.
Determinedly quirky and cool, arresting and ultimately too baffling to be satisfying, although Penn is priceless. Cultdom beckons.


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Perfect for your little Fenway fan in your family. Makes a great gift for any new Boston Toddler for their first trip to the ball park. Unstructured low profile fit with a stretch fabric strap on the back for the perfect fit. We even removed the cap button for safety. 100% cotton twill fabric and washed for comfort.
The Fenway Kenmore area is an officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, it covers about 1.25 square miles and about 41,000 people live in the neighborhood. Your kid should wear this hat with pride!


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Champion Power Equipment 3,500 - watt Portable Gas Generator with Wheel Kit
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Mfg. Number: B46517
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Champion Power Equipment 3,500 - watt Portable Gas Generator with Wheel Kit.
Gasoline powered Portable Generator with 196 cc Champion single cylinder and 4-stroke OHV engine that produces 3,500 running watts and 4,000 starting watts. With a 4 gal. fuel tank this unit can run up to 12 hours at 50% load. Equipped with wheel kit and generator cover... ideal for RVs, camping trips, hunting, traveling, jobs around the house, or home back-up power during emergencies.
- 4,000-watt peak and 3,500-watt running power provides reliable power to run small appliances, power tools and more
- 4-gallon fuel tank capacity runs the generator for 12 hours at 50% load
- Push-to-reset circuit breakers help protect the generator and connected appliances from damage
- 68 dB sound rating from 23 ft. helps ensure low operational noise for peace and quiet
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PNC Bank is breathing new life into the old adage, charity begins at home. "Giving back to the community is the best investment a bank can make," says PNC regional president Rick Sems. "A business can't succeed if the community around it isn't positioned for future growth and success. That's why PNC devotes resources to seed ideas, foster development and support nonprofits. What benefits our community benefits our employees, which results in better customer service, which in turn benefits our shareholders."
Since entering St. Louis as National City Bank six years ago, PNC has donated more than $5 million to a wide range of local nonprofits. The bank also encourages company-wide involvement by giving employees 40 hours a year of paid time off to volunteer for area charitable organizations, Sems adds. And this year, PNC is sponsoring the annual Ladue News Charity Awards, contributing a monetary award to all six runners-up. "These agencies are a lifeline for St. Louisans in need, and each is worthy of recognition and support," he says.
Recently, PNC decided to concentrate its philanthropic efforts on early childhood education. "As part of this focus, we've begun to introduce our Grow Up Great program locally," Sems says. Grow Up Great, he explains, is a nationwide, 10-year, $100 million investment in school readiness that helps prepare underserved children under age 5 for success in school and life. "PNC provides a wide range of resources to assist parents, caregivers and communities in their efforts to develop smarter, healthier children and stronger families," Sems says. The initiative includes the creation and testing of curricula in social development, literacy, math, science and the arts, he adds.
In partnership with the education department at Maryville University, PNC just completed the first phase of Grow Up Great in St. Louis. "We ran a pilot project with the Head Start programs at Grace Hill Settlement House," Sems says. "The Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Saint Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Garden supervised classroom activities and experiments for the kids, as well as educational outings for kids and parents. It was an amazing experience for everyone involved." Activities included an exhibit of student work at the museum and a concert at Powell Symphony Hall.
Studies show that every dollar invested in early childhood education results in a $16 to $22 benefit to society, Sems points out. "Statistics prove that kids who experience educational enrichment during those all-important years are more likely to graduate from high school and go to college, and less likely to go to jail," he says. "Studies also show that kids from underserved neighborhoods are 18 months behind other kids when they get to kindergarten—and they never make it up. These kids grow up to be our future employees and customers, so contributing to their success is a win-win for everyone."
Little kids aren't the only ones who benefit from PNC's community focus. The PNC Fellows Program at Cardinal Ritter High School provides full tuition for selected students in need of financial help. And PNC's Dollars Making a Difference campaign contributes a total of $25,000 to area nonprofits that have a life-changing impact on St. Louis—this year's finalists are Angel's Arms, Operation Food Search and Ready Readers. "But investing in young children is the most worthwhile investment we can make—and the one that pays off the most," Sems says. "Improving their intellectual and social development is vital to their future success—and can make a major, long-term difference to our economic future for generations to come."
On the Cover: PNC Bank, sponsor of this year's Ladue News Charity Awards, has launched Grow Up Great, a national school readiness initiative for St. Louis children under age 5. For more information, call 898-1400 or visit www.pnc.com.


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Contrasting Gentiva Health Services (GTIV) & Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS)
Gentiva Health Services (NASDAQ: GTIV) and Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, profitabiliy, institutional ownership and valuation.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Gentiva Health Services and Addus HomeCare Corporation, as reported by MarketBeat.
|Sell Ratings
|Hold Ratings
|Buy Ratings
|Strong Buy Ratings
|Rating Score
|Gentiva Health Services
|Addus HomeCare Corporation
Addus HomeCare Corporation has a consensus target price of $30.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.21%. Given Addus HomeCare Corporation's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Addus HomeCare Corporation is more favorable than Gentiva Health Services.
This table compares Gentiva Health Services and Addus HomeCare Corporation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
|Net Margins
|Return on Equity
|Return on Assets
|Gentiva Health Services
|Addus HomeCare Corporation
Institutional & Insider Ownership
92.6% of Addus HomeCare Corporation shares are held by institutional investors. 35.8% of Addus HomeCare Corporation shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Gentiva Health Services and Addus HomeCare Corporation's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
|Gross Revenue
|Price/Sales Ratio
|Earnings Per Share
|Price/Earnings Ratio
|Gentiva Health Services
|Addus HomeCare Corporation
|$409.69 million
|$31.98 million
Addus HomeCare Corporation has higher revenue and earnings than Gentiva Health Services.
Addus HomeCare Corporation beats Gentiva Health Services on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
Gentiva Health Services Company Profile
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is engaged in providing home health services and hospice services. The Company provides home health and hospice services to more than 350,000 patients from more than 420 community locations. Its full range of clinical services includes: skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech-language therapy, cardiac and pulmonary care, neurorehabilitation, wound care, disease and pain management, medication management and education, patient education to promote self-management, treatment for balance problems that can lead to fall risks and hospice services. The Company's Hospice segment serves terminally ill patients and their families through more than 150 locations operating in 29 states. Hospice operations are also organized in a single division, which is staffed with clinical, operational, human resource, finance and sales teams.
Addus HomeCare Corporation Company Profile
Addus HomeCare Corporation is a provider of personal care services, which are provided primarily in the home. The Company's personal care services include assistance with bathing, grooming, oral care, skincare, assistance with feeding and dressing, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, housekeeping and transportation services and other activities of daily living. The Company provides these non-medical services on a long-term, continuous basis. As of December 31, 2016, the Company delivered services to its consumers through 114 individual agencies located in 24 states and three adult day services centers in Illinois. Its services, which include non-medical care, such as personal care services, are provided to consumers who are unable to independently perform some or all of their activities of daily living.
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Want To Look Like Jen Aniston? Eat Baby Food
Jennifer Aniston wants to be thin so bad that she is willing to eat baby food to get there. Yup, Jen's diet secret is totally out of the food processor. According to OK!, Jen hired GOOPtritionist Tracy Anderson to help her "shift" some weight before her next film. What does "shifting weight" mean by the way? Moving pounds from your ass to your elbow? Tracy put Jen on The Baby Food Cleanse, a charming diet which involves eating baby-sized portions of pureed food followed by dinner. I wonder if you wear a diaper while you're on it? What will those diet gurus think of next? The
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