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Mucho Bocho wrote:So what's the deal with these nubatamas? I've been moving more and more into j-nat's. Recently changed my progression from a strait chocera run (800, 1,3,5,10K) to:Bester 1200Natural Aoto (chu nagura)Ohair (Chu Nagura)Ozuku ( 1 micron HA diamond spray). That Rookie! Worked great. best non-stropped edge I had yet. (long lasting-ness is TBD)I'm looking for a stone progression before the 1200. Was considering a Bester 500. Suggestions?Also, wanted to make a general observation about japanese natural stones is that I find that a lot more pressure is needed to get them to cut the steel. I sharpened an already sharpish 180 Moritaka in AS yesterday starting with the Bester 1200. Took a while to get anysort of burr but the knife finished remarkably sharp.
Mucho Bocho wrote:Rookie, but what would be a good stone below 1200? Whats with those nubatamas stones?
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The Mensa star constellation (mensa means "table") is the only one named after a terrestrial landmark, Table Mountain.
South Africa's mountain ranges are among the world's most rugged and beautiful, and include the oldest, the Barberton Greenstone Belt, dating back 3600-million years.
Known for its rugged geography, South Africa is criss-crossed by many spectacular mountain ranges, which lend themselves to a diverse range of activities, from hiking and biking to rock climbing, caving, paragliding and abseiling. Then there's the stunning flora and fauna, and simply enjoying the view from up top.
Cape Town's Table Mountain is a biodiversity hotspot containing 2000 different fynbos species. Five minutes by cable car gets you to the top to enjoy a spectacular view over the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Hiking, climbing, abseiling and paragliding are enjoyed here.
KwaZulu-Natal's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg is the country's highest mountain range at around 3000m and spans more than 150km. Steep river valleys and sandstone cliffs support endemic flora and fauna and the largest collection of Bushman rock paintings in southern Africa, all of which have earned it World Heritage Site status. "Berg" rivers are popular for trout fishing, tubing and cooling off in summer, when visitors flock to the slopes for the holidays.
The Magaliesberg range north of Johannesburg stretches for 120km, separating the grasslands of the highveld from the northern bushveld. Sheer quartzite cliffs tower over deep gullies where perennial waterfalls tumble to clear pools below, attracting hikers, climbers and picnicking families.
For sheer iconic beauty alone the golden sandstone cliffs of Clarens in the Free State province – which form part of the Maluti range – are worth a visit.
The Baviaanskloof of the Eastern Cape province – 270 000 hectares of rugged mountains incorporating the Baviaanskloof Wilderness – is pristine countryside where many eco-friendly activities may be enjoyed.
The Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountains of the Cape provide a dramatic backdrop to False Bay and the Winelands, while a nature reserve on the slopes houses an indigenous nursery.
There are many other mountains to be viewed, explored and enjoyed. Consult your local tourism office for province-specific information.
Travel tips & Planning info
Best time to visit
Winters are spectacular, with frequent dustings of snow. Summers, especially in the Drakesnberg, are green with afternoon thunderstorms.
Tours to do
Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.
Get around
In order to protect delicate floral ecosystems, Bushman paintings and fauna, large sections of mountain ranges fall within the boundaries of nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, notably those run by Cape Nature and Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife.
What will it cost
Some nature reserves require entry permits. Costs are nominal and funds go towards the upkeep of the area.
Length of stay
Since the country's mountains lie in different provinces spread over a wide area, it would be best to decide which province holds the most appeal in terms of your personal interests. A weekend at the minimum would be best.
What to pack
Pack sturdy boots, warm clothes, sunscreen, hats, binoculars, bird identification book, camera and swimming gear.
Where to stay
All the popular mountain regions offer accommodation ranging from rustic campsites to overnight chalets and lodges, while busier regions such as the Cape and Drakensberg have resorts and hotels.

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The Crap We Missed – Monday 12.2.13
Welcome to Monday's The Crap We Missed, coming at you after I took four days doing absolutely nothing while Fish waged war with a slow girl from Alaska or something. Shit was long. As for today's socially acceptable bullying (NOBODY KNOWS YOUR REAL NAME IN THE COMMENT SECTION MUAHAHA!), here are your sacrificial lambs. There's Taylor Swift doing that thing where she's occasionally hot and almost makes you forget she's just absolutely awful. Then we've got Donny Deutsch showing off his new ink that he got using his time machine that only travels back to a frat house in 1998, and Naomi Campbell enjoying the simple, humanitarian pleasure that one gets from philanthropy. Well, that and the elaborate ceremony she attended in her honor where a head of state kissed her ass.
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Commission on Population and Development: Statement by Director General Ursula Müller on "National experience in population matters"
(as prepared for delivery)
Mr. Chairman,
Distinguished delegates,
Ladies and Gentleman
Let me first of all align myself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Greece on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. In addition, I would like to share some of our national experiences with you:
German development cooperation is committed to contribute to the full implementation of the Cairo Programme of Action adopted in 1994 at the International Conference on Population and Development as well as to the Key Actions prepared five years later. Over the past twenty years, we have worked together with our partner countries to make this great vision of a better world for all come true. Since the conference of Cairo, Germany has spent 4.3 billion US Dollars on population assistance including on population assistance including sexual and reproductive health through bilateral and multilateral aid.
Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for all, with a focus on the most vulnerable groups is one of the priorities of German development cooperation. Let me highlight some important initiatives in the area of health and population policy:
Through our Initiative on Rights-based Family Planning and Maternal Health, we are committed to ensure that more women can exercise their human right to decide when, with whom and how many children they wish to have. This will have a positive impact on children's health and education, on the economic prospects of the whole family and on the partner countries' overall development.
Furthermore, Germany supports the initiative to promote comprehensive sexuality education and health services for young people in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA initiative) to which 21 countries of the ESA region have affirmed their commitment. Comprehensive sexuality education is essential to enable young people to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections
German development cooperation is also committed to link measures for HIV/AIDS prevention and SRHR in its health and development efforts to make beneficial use of synergies. Linkages between these two topics are the integration of HIV/AIDS related consultation, tests and treatment into SRHR services, as well as vice versa, the supply of information, services and products concerning SRHR into the counseling and treatment services of HIV/AIDS programs.
Mr Chairman,
In recent years, more and more countries have made considerable progress in development. This success is reflected in shrinking fertility rates in many countries. In turn, a decrease in fertility goes hand in hand with a declining dependency ratio and provides the possibility of a "demographic dividend". Such conditions will not last forever, as over time, larger cohorts will enter the pension age and therefore the aging of the population gains momentum.
Germany has profited from a demographic dividend for a long time, but over the next two decades the dependency ratio is expected to rise from about 65 to almost 90 per 100 people between the age of 20 and 65. Hence, aging has been identified as one of the major political challenges for the demographic sustainability of German society and its economy.
Already in 2012, the Federal Government published its demographic strategy "Every Age Counts" which was the starting point for a broad societal dialogue, bringing together stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society. In this document six strategic fields of action and measures were covered:
· Strengthening the family,
· Keeping workers motivated, skilled and healthy,
· Living independently in old age,
· Promoting rural quality of life and integrative urban policy,
· Ensuring the basis for sustainable growth and prosperity,
· Keeping government effective.
To accomplish the objectives set out in the strategy, the Federal Government has initiated, along with its first demographic summit in October 2012, a cross-level dialogue with federal states, local communities, social partners and trade associations, the private sector, academia as well as civil society.
In May 2013, first results of the consultation process were presented at the second demographic summit, which was dedicated to the following three principle goals:
· to empower people throughout their life course,
· to protect and support social and societal cohesion, and
· to mobilize sustainable growth and secure solid finances.
Nine working groups, consisting of politicians, scientists, representatives of civil society and other stakeholders, have published their recommendations for further action. As a consequence of the dialogue process, first results have already been implemented.
Mr. Chairman,
In conclusion, demographic change and the aging of the population will impose unprecedented challenges for all countries affected. Never before in history have such large shares of the population lived into old age. Germany, as the country with Europe's oldest population, is determined to proceed with its demographic strategy to take advantage of the opportunities associated with demographic change. Best practices show that an aging society is not necessarily destined to face deterioration in the population's quality of life.
In the field of development cooperation, we also respond to the world's demographic changes and their influence on sustainable development for all, inter alia, by incorporating population dynamics as a central issue into German development cooperation activities.
Thank you for your kind attention.


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Booby Traps Series: Direct-to-mom formula marketing, or "How did all that formula end up on my doorstep?"
Did you wake one morning to find a case of formula you never ordered on your doorstep? Here's one way it may have ended up there. For years formula companies have relied on hospitals to promote their products through "gift … Continue reading
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Health Insurance
Access to health insurance may pose a challenge for people with lupus. This section provides information on the different insurance options that may be available to you.
Health Insurance Options
Health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. When you purchase insurance, the company agrees to pay part of your medical costs when you get sick or hurt. There are a number of health insurance options and a new option available beginning October 1, 2013 is the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Know the following to determine your options for health insurance coverage:
Your age
Your state of residence
If you can obtain insurance through your job
If you can obtain insurance through your spouse, legal guardian or school
If you are a US citizen
Your income compared with the federal poverty level (FPL)
If you have served or are serving in the US military
If you are pregnant
If you have a disability
In addition, if you are a person with lupus, ask the following about insurance coverage:
Are the medications I take on the plan formulary?
Are the specialists and facilities I visit regularly in the plan's network?
What are my out-of-pocket costs to go out of the plan's network?
Five things I need to know about health insurance (pdf)
If you make less than a certain amount of money each year or are disabled, you may be able to receive Medicaid. For more information visit www.medicaid.gov
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP offers health insurance for children. You may be able to receive CHIP if you work but cannot obtain insurance through your job or your income is too much to qualify for Medicaid. For more information visit:
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Medicare offers health insurance for people who are 65 years or older. People who have been disabled for more than two years may be able to receive Medicare. For more information visit www.medicare.gov
Employer-Sponsored Insurance (ESI)
ESI may be offered through your job. Some types of ESI include:
HMO: Health Maintenance Organizations -uses a network of doctors; requires a primary care physician.
PPO: Preferred Provider Organizations- uses a network of doctors; if you go out-of- network, it will cost more.
POS: Point of Service- uses a network of doctors; does not require referrals to specialists; if you go out-of-network, it will cost more.
Every company's health insurance is a little bit different. Talk to your company's human resources or benefits person for details.
Private Insurance
There are numerous private insurers offering a variety of options for health insurance coverage to include Health Maintenace Organizations (HMO), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) and Point of Service (POS). Contact each private insurer directly for more information on their specific plan options.
Health Insurance Marketplace
Beginning October 1, 2013, a new option for obtaining health insurance will be available. The Marketplace is a way to learn about different insurance plans, compare plans and find out which one fits your needs. If you do not qualify for other types of insurance, the Marketplace will offer options for purchasing health insurance. Visit www.healthcare.gov for more information.
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So far I have had excellent results with this medication . I take one tablet twice daily for a total of 800 mg. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and Rehumotoid in my hands. I have fibromyalgia as well. I have been on this medication fir two weeks.
Only two capsules and I had a red rash on my both legs, I mean BAD ! my heart was racing as well. THIS IS A BAD DRUG AND SHOULD BE BANNED!
I have Crohn's Disease. Not much I can take for pain....this was perfect.
I have experienced excessive tiredness...no matter how much I sleep. Difficulty staying asleep some nights. I have been taking 2-3 200mg tabs a day for about 1 month for moderate shoulder pain to keep the pain at bay,which has worked for the pain but the tiredness is too much, so, I will only take as needed when I have the pain instead of including it in my daily med routine.
pharmacy had a almost impossible time of getting this medicine which turned out to be a good thing since I had bad side effects from this medicine after only three days of taking it I woke up the next morning with my head feeling like I had been kicked in the temple it hurt me so bad I could hardly function at work as I could hardly walk a straight line my head still hurts now going on four days later I don't recommend anyony taking this crap.
This has been the best treatment I've had...and I've changed from several others because of bad results with them. I haven't as much pain, can sand up without my knees hurting as much, can walk with far less pain involved, and seems there is an overall bit of an uplifting with this drug. I hope it continues to be as good as it is after 10 days.
This did npot help my dental pain at all!!! I would never recommend this type of pain medication.
one pill seemed to relieve almost all my body pain except for a slight pain in lower neck above the shoulders. a very good pain reliever
I never liked taking narcotic medication for my back pain, so my doctor recommended Lodine. I have been taking it for 2 weeks now and noticed instant results from the pain I was having in my lower back. I also noticed it was helping to relieve pain that I had in my shoulder, although it was prescribed for my back pain only.


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Below is a wealth of information and resources that we hope will help you in your role as a KSC parent. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, by all means contact our office.
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Keene State College wants your student to succeed. Here you will find help for academic and career advising, counseling, dining, financial aid, health and wellness, parking and much more. More about Information Across Campus
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Transitions throughout college can be challenging for both your student and for you. You can help. More about Transitional Times
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The E-Newsletter is a resource for parents of KSC students to learn about the multitude of ways they can help their student succeed through their college career.
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From time-honored neck-through models such as the Soloist and Rhoads to the bolt-on classic DK1, Jackson USA Select guitars feature ultra-stable quartersawn maple necks and the finest ebony fingerboards with mother-of-pearl and real abalone inlays.
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Minnesota cruise past Purdue 44-28
Freshman Philip Nelson threw three touchdown passes in the first half of his second college start for Minnesota, and the Gophers breezed to their first Big Ten victory of the season by beating Purdue 44-28 on Saturday afternoon.
Nelson led Minnesota (5-3, 1-3 Big Ten) to touchdowns on four straight possessions while the Gophers averaged almost 10 yards per play. He completed 12 straight passes in one stretch and had all 246 of his yards in the first half on the way to a 34-7 lead, more points than Minnesota had in any game last year.
Purdue's Caleb TerBush was pulled for Robert Marve in the third quarter for Purdue (3-5, 0-4) after finishing 5 for 18 for 49 yards and an interception that Michael Carter returned 43 yards for a score.
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Justice League's Aquaman, Jason Momoa, would "love" to play Kratos in a God of War movie
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Army Corps of Hell, Square Enix and developer Enterphere's recent game for the PlayStation Vita, is showing its Halloween spirit a little early this year. Gamers can now command hordes of minions with pumpkin heads—without spending a dime. Sounds like a hell of a deal.
Square Enix released the following information on their website:
To download the Pumpkin Set follow these instructions.
- Head to the PlayStation® Store on your PlayStation Vita
- Select 'PS VITA Add-Ons'
- Select 'Pumpkin Equipment Set for Army Corps of Hell' and download it.
- Boot up Army Corps of Hell
- Start the game and select a stage
- Select 'Change Equipment' on your Soldiers, Spearmen or Magi and select the new pumpkin inspired headwear.
Can't argue with free DLC. Bring a little style to your tiny, diabolical army.
The "Brutal Legend meets Pikmin" game is available in stores and for download via the PlayStation Network.


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Sony Ericsson Naite is one of the first eco-friendly products of the manufacturer. Sony Ericsson has used reduced packaging materials, recycled plastics, optimized display light and waterborne paint in order to reduce the lifetime CO2 footprint of the device by 15%. Naite is a quad-band GSM with 3G support and sports a 2.2" QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera and microSD slot.


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3 ripe bananas
2 eggs
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup dutch processed cocoa
1/2 cup coconut oil*
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon of salt
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
*In a small pot, heat coconut oil on low to medium heat until melted and measure.
In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork; set aside. Preheat the oven at 350 F. Fill a muffin pan with papers and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the oil and mix well. Add the coconut milk and mix.
In a bowl, combine the flours, grated coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix until just combined. Fold in the bananas.
Fill the muffin pan. Sprinkle with more grated coconut and bake for 20- 25 minutes.
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I don't wear fitted caps but I can admire a nice piece of head wear, like this graphic print cap.
Well Swagger went all out with their angel feather print. Here's a pretty fresh backpack.Added 9 Years Ago from Choiceisyours
Looks less like a t-shirt and more like a sweatshirt. An amazing graphic print sweatshirt. I like how the feather image is a bit ambiguous.


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Tech Wins Annual Blood Drive Competition
March 5, 2007—
Michigan Tech outdrew Northern Michigan University, 136 to 126 pints, to win the annual Blood Drive Competition held Jan. 24.
Tech has claimed the plaque seven of eight years that the friendly contest has collected blood for the UP Regional Blood Center. During that time, Tech has collected 1,049 pints of blood for 10 regional hospitals. Thanks to all students, faculty, staff and community members who supported our winning effort.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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This article was published 7/3/2013 (1629 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
There has been a recent explosion of new Chinese restaurants with interesting menus, and they're driving me crazy. I want to try them all. Now! Obviously I can't. I have to make choices, and although I will get to the others eventually, two things tipped the balance in my decision to start with Hai Shang.
First was the availability of two very rare personal favourites: Lion's Head meatballs -- so rare I was once reduced to making them myself; and Shanghai soup dumplings -- the tricky kind with the soup inside, which I wouldn't dare attempt to make myself. Second was the number of fervent fans who reported that Hai Shang was managed by the Shen family, formerly of Huangpu River, which was the only place I had ever found those dumplings. They left that location a few years ago because of a family emergency in China, but are back now -- a little farther south on Pembina, and better than ever.
It's a spare but sparklingly clean and cheerful room with well-spaced tables and a calm atmosphere. Entrées run from $8.95 for $14.95 on a dinner menu that lists an exhaustive 212 items, and that's not counting the 23 dishes on the Chinese-only menu of mostly Shanghai-style specialties, which the staff are patient about translating. It also doesn't include a group of Shanghai-style dim sum, which are served at noon on Sundays (some may be available at other times; it pays to ask).
Let's start with the dishes that lured me here in the first place. Those braised ginger- and garlic-scented meatballs were huge, but still light, tender and moist, complemented by a soy-seasoned brown sauce and garnished with a few chunks of baby bok choy. And the steamed soup dumplings were marvels of flavour -- the safe way to eat them is to nibble at one end cautiously, and suck out the fragrant soup before getting to the juicy nuggets of minced pork.
There are many other highlights, and even though they have become standards on other menus, I couldn't resist trying a few old standbys. These days the most mundane takeout menus might list Shanghai noodles, but they are at their best here -- thick and satisfyingly chewy, streaked with strips of barbecued pork and cabbage. The bracing hot-sour soup had a perfect balance of vinegar and chili, and was dense with good ingredients, and although the mooshi crepes were slightly dry around the edges, the dryness was moistened by the fresh and crunchy filling of bean sprouts, onions and chicken.
But several other attractions rarely, if ever, appear on other menus. One of the best was Guai Wei chicken, which is listed on the Chinese menu -- slices of cold poached chicken, glistening with sesame oil and dotted by wee dice of garlic, green onions and flakes of chili. Another standout was the miraculously fat-free (no, that's not an oxymoron) deep-fried duck -- marinated for a fuller (slightly anise-scented) flavour and steamed before frying, which gets rid of much of the fat.
The fish that is called "lonely" or "loni" here is actually basa, and it's splendid in the Shanghai Special Fish -- slices of firm, white flesh in a delicate rice wine sauce, strewn with thin, ultra-crunchy slices of cloud ear mushrooms. With one day's notice you can have a whole eviscerated pickerel, fried to a marvellous crunch and served in an elegant, non-cloying sweet and sour sauce; it's sold at market price -- our 21/2-half pounder came to $20.
The Spicy Eggplant Hotpot was also exceptional, dotted with bits of pork and sparked by undertones of vinegar and flecks of chili. The mapo chili-spiked tofu with minced pork is one of my perennial favourites, but I've found a rival in the equally spicy deep-fried chunks of satiny tofu tossed with slices of stir-fried beef, bamboo shoots and Chinese mushrooms.
Manager-hostess Yan Yan Shen is a Shanghai-trained pastry and dim sum chef, and she prepares some terrific little treats for the Sunday noon menu. Tops among them are those soup dumplings, as well as stunning boiled fish-filled dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and two kinds of splendid flaky pastries, one stuffed with sweet red bean paste, the other with mashed turnip.
Do I have any nits to pick? Just two. Big, butterflied shrimp steamed under a blanket of minced garlic were plump and juicy, but (and I never thought I'd ever say this) there was too much garlic for me, and the green beans stir-fried with minced pork would have been better if the beans had more snap.
There's a bonus in the larger-than-usual choice of teas, not just the standard jasmine but also bo lei, oolong and dragon (a.k.a. longjing). The welcome is exceptionally warm, and the service is attentive, helpful and accommodating.
To see the location of this restaurant as well as others reviewed in the Winnipeg Free Press, please see the map below or click here.
Restaurants marked with a red flag were rated between 0.5 to 2.5 stars; yellow flags mark those rated between 2.5 to 4 stars; and green flags mark those rated rated 4.5 to 5 stars. Locations marked with a yellow dot were not assigned a star rating.


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WINNIPEG'S overall apartment vacancy rate will climb above two per cent next year for the first time in more than a decade, according to the latest market forecast from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
The national housing agency's senior market analyst for Winnipeg told about 200 industry representatives attending a CMHC housing outlook conference Wednesday in Winnipeg the city's overall vacancy rate is expected to rise to just under two per cent this year -- 1.9 per cent.
And next year, it's expected to claw its way above that threshold to 2.1 per cent, Dianne Himbeault added.
That would be the highest it's been since 2000, when it sat at an even two per cent.
It would also be nearly half a percentage point higher than it was at the end of 2012, when it was 1.7 per cent, and a full percentage point higher than it was at the end of 2011.
While that's good news for apartment-seekers, Himbeault noted two per cent is still a fairly low vacancy rate for Winnipeg.
She said in an interview that while it's difficult to say what would be considered a healthy vacancy rate for Winnipeg, "it would be higher than that."
She also noted while Winnipeg's overall rate is rising, the vacancy rate in some of the most popular rental-rate ranges -- $600 to $695 and $700 to $795 -- was still 0.9 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively in 2012.
And since most of the new rental units tend to be higher-priced, it will still be slim pickings in those lower rental-rate ranges, she added.
Himbeault told the conference the overall rate is improving because more new rental units are being built, and population growth is moderating.
Winnipeg has seen more than 800 new rental starts in each of the last four years, including 844 in 2012. And net migration to the city declined last year by five per cent to about 10,000 people.
Despite the moderation in growth, Himbeault said Winnipeg continues to gain more new residents than it loses, which bodes well for the local housing market.
She and Lai Sing Louie, CMHC's regional market economist, said the Winnipeg and Manitoba housing markets are expected to be among the better-performing markets this year.
Himbeault said CMHC expects housing starts in Winnipeg to grow by 4.6 per cent this year.
Sales of existing homes are expected to be about the same as last year, and the average selling price through the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is expected to climb by 3.8 per cent to $266,000.
Louie said Manitoba's average MLS selling price is expected to climb at the fastest pace in the country this year (3.9 per cent).
Housing starts are expected to be two per cent lower than last year, when single-family starts hit a 25-year high, he said, while MLS sales should be slightly higher at 14,100 units.
"Basically, housing markets are going to remain pretty much where they are," he added.
Mathieu Laberge, CMHC's deputy chief economist, told the conference interest rates are expected to remain at historically low levels this year, then begin inching higher in 2014.
HERE is a review of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.'s latest market forecast
for Winnipeg and Manitoba, with percentage change in brackets:
starts4,0654,250 (4.6)4,250 (0.0)
sales12,09412,100 (0.0)12,200 (0.8)
MLS average201220132014
price$255,059$266,000 (4.3)$277,000 (4.1)
starts7,2427,100 (-2.0)7,100 (0.0)
MLS sales201220132014
sales14,00814,100 (0.7)14,200 (0.7)
MLS average201220132014
price$246,318$255,900 (3.9)$263,600 (3.0)


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Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) and current antiemetic treatments
Being that the standard chemotherapy treatment drugs of choice for Cholangiocarcinoma include Cisplatin, a highly emotogenic or nausea producing medication, the management of nausea and vomiting is very important. Also with this cancer, nausea can be a very debilitating symptom depending on where the tumor is located.
Currently for patients receiving Cisplatin as part of their regimen, there is a 3 drug pre-chemotherapy treatment. Patients may hear nurses refer to this as "pre-meds". This includes drugs such as Dexamethasone, a steroid, and an Nk1 receptor antagonist such as Emend and also a 5-HT3 inhibitor such as Zofran.
Some patients receiving Cisplatin may experience what is referred to as "refractory" nausea and vomiting. This is when the anti-nausea medications prescribed no longer work. Olanzapine and Reglan are still shown to provide some relief.
I think that the most important information gained from this session though is that nausea and vomiting is under-managed. It was found that doctors and nurses were underestimating the severity of symptoms that patients were experiencing. This seemed to occur because there were particular patient and provider barriers. Patients were found to purposely under report their symptoms due to a desire to appear as a "good" patient. Also, nausea and vomiting were seen as an indication that their chemo was working. Providers assumed that their patients were being forthcoming at all times, and also doctors desired to limit medications so as to limit side effects for their patients.
What should be learned from this session is that as a patient, one must be very realistic about the severity of their symptoms. Nausea and vomiting can be very debilitating and demoralizing side effects. It can not only cause anxiety, depression, loss of weight, and contribute to a poor quality of life, unmanaged nausea and vomiting can impact the treatment regimen. Dose reduction and a host of other issues may arise. Open communication with the medical provider is an essential part of the treatment plan.


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Odorizzi handcuffs Cubs with nine strikeouts
Right-hander rebounds from rough outing to go six strong
CHICAGO -- A short memory can often be a good thing where a pitcher is concerned. And the way Jake Odorizzi pitched on Saturday, it's clear he knows that the past is the past.
The work of the right-hander keyed a 4-0 Rays win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Rays (57-59) won their third consecutive game while moving to 3-2 on their road trip and claiming the series. They improved to a Major League-best 15-6 since July 12.
Odorizzi pitched through the sixth, leaving with a clean line in the rearview mirror: No runs on three hits, no walks and nine strikeouts.
Odorizzi's eighth win of the season served as a stark contrast to his previous outing when he needed 46 pitches just to get out of the first against the Angels and couldn't reach the fourth inning.
"I felt the same, body-wise [as my last outing], I felt the exact same, I just felt more sharp," said Odorizzi, who had been on a roll prior to his start against the Angels. "The other day I wasn't very sharp, I was missing here and there.
"Today I was throwing it where I wanted and it was just one of those days where you've got that good feeling and you know where it's going. You know where you're going to put it and you're able to get strikeouts, but I really wasn't going for strikeouts. I was just trying to go get it as fast as I can, put it in play, keep going."
Added Rays manager Joe Maddon: "The other day against the Angels, he was just picking around, picking around. Today he was just, 'let's go' and I really like when he plays 'let's go.'"
Odorizzi led a quick charge out of the gate for the Rays by holding the Cubs scoreless through the first four innings while posting all nine of his strikeouts.
"He was smart," Cubs right fielder Justin Ruggiano said. "He was using the wind and the field elements to his advantage. He was throwing the ball up in the zone and making us want to swing at it, and if we did, we put it in play in the air and it's not going anywhere today. I watched countless video on the guy, and he's never been up in the zone much, and today I think he had a plan and he executed it."
Odorizzi found Wrigley Field's mound to his liking, too.
"I was comfortable on the mound," Odorizzi said. "It felt comfortable. I feel like you're pretty close to the hitter with the close brick backdrop. The fans are all around you and everything is very on top of you, so you feel a little bit closer just because everybody is closer to you."
Meanwhile, the offense got going against former Ray Edwin Jackson, who started for the Cubs. Ben Zobrist began the fourth with a double off Ruggiano's glove that died in the ivy for a ground-rule double. One out later, Evan Longoria doubled to left to score Zobrist.
"Opportunity there with a runner on third and less than two [outs]," Longoria said. "Just trying to swing and find an open spot on the field -- slider up that I was able to do that. I've been getting some decent pitches to hit. Again, I'm just happy in that situation with a runner in scoring position and less than two that I was able to come through."
Yunel Escobar added a two-out single to right drove home Longoria for a 2-0 lead.
The Rays got busy again in the sixth -- with a little help from the Cubs. Zobrist walked to start the inning, and one out later, Longoria scorched a shot to Luis Valbuena. The Cubs third baseman dove to his left to snare the ball then threw to second with a good shot at a inning-ending double play. But Javier Baez dropped the ball and all runners were safe. Matt Joyce walked to load the bases before Escobar singled through the middle to drive home two, putting the Rays up, 4-0.
Longoria appreciated what he and his fellow hitters accomplished against Jackson.
"He's good, man, he's good," said Longoria of his former teammate. "He's as competitive as ever. It seems like he's learned how to pitch a little bit more. I saw his velocity go from 89 [mph] all the way up to 95 today. So it seems like he's pitching a little bit more as opposed to just throwing.
"He can throw it 97-98 mph. I saw him throw some really good changeups today. ... I thought he threw the ball well, we just cashed in some guys with runners in scoring position in big situations today."
Kirby Yates pitched two scoreless innings before Jake McGee pitched the ninth -- though it wasn't a save situation. Maddon explained that he wanted his best reliever to face the top of the Cubs' dangerous order. Both Yates and McGee fanned three, bringing the Ray's K total to 15.
And so the Rays continue to play a far better brand of baseball than what they played in the first half. But Maddon noted they won't be looking at the standings.
"If we keep our nose down and keep playing well, at some point, all of a sudden people are going to say, 'Hey, they're getting pretty close,'" Maddon said. "So I'd much prefer that."
The Rays will go for the sweep Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Unity requires awareness, devotion, allegiance, and loyalty. Allah prescribes unity for Muslims and reveals that Satan will attempt to create conflict in order to prevent this unity. Muslims are obliged to refrain from hurtful words, anger, disrespectfulness, and all other behavior that could damage this sense of unity when dealing with fellow Muslims. Each Muslim is required to be devoted to others, patient, work for the good of others, and loyal and true. All Muslims must adopt these superior qualities.
A good example of this is the relationship between those Muslims who emigrated to Madinah with our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and those Muslims who were already settled there. The Muslims who pledged their allegiance to our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in Madinah welcomed the Makkan migrants in the cause of Allah in the nicest possible way and took good care of them. These two different communities, which had no mutual tribal bonds, considered loyalty to Islam to be the only important yardstick. The Muslims of Madinah proved their loyalty by opening their homes, sharing their food, and considering the migrants' needs before their own. Our Lord reveals their good conduct in the Qur'an:
Those who were already settled in the abode, and in faith, before they came, love those who have emigrated to them; do not find in their hearts any need for what they have been given; and prefer them to themselves, even if they themselves are needy. It is the people who are safe-guarded from the avarice of their own selves who are successful. (Surat al-Hashr, 9)
The exemplary and superior character demonstrated in this verse reveals how the relationship between two Muslim communities should be. Our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) describes solidarity in the following hadith:
Muslims are like one body. If the eye is sore, the whole body aches; if the head aches, the whole body aches. (Sahih Muslim.)
The love between Muslims and the absence of any ill-will are great gifts of Allah. The Qur'an says the following about this gift, which will be completely fulfilled in Paradise:
We will strip away any rancor in their hearts—brothers, resting on couches face-to-face. (Surat al-Hijr, 47)
Therefore, Muslims must act with the awareness that solidarity, fraternity, and a sense of belonging are gifts that must be protected by means of patience and strong will. The following verse also reveals the importance of this unity:
So heed Allah and put things right between you. Obey Allah and His Messenger if you believe. (Surat al-Anfal, 1)
Our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) states the importance of unity in the following hadith:
Do not envy one another, do not hate one another, do not turn away from one another, and do not undercut one another. Rather, O servants of Allah, be brothers…(Sahih Muslim)
Muslims are always obliged to be forgiving, but if the other party consists of Muslims, the first party must be even more patient. They must remember that the second party consists of fellow Muslims, and that both parties fear Allah, obey the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), and abide by the Qur'an's definitions of right and wrong. All Muslims know that they must have only goodwill toward their fellow Muslims; that they should be considerate; and that they should respond with patience, compassion, and love when disagreements arise. The Qur'an reveals the prayer of Muslims for their fellow Muslims:
Those who have come after them say: "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith, and do not put any rancor in our hearts toward those who believe. Our Lord, You are All-Gentle, Most Merciful." (Surat al-Hashr, 10)
Just as Muslims are obliged to mediate in friendship between their each other, they are obliged to resolve any dispute between two Muslim communities. Allah says:
The believers are brothers, so make peace between your brothers and heed Allah, so that hopefully you will gain mercy. (Surat al-Hujurat, 10)
Clearly, this mentality creates a very strong sense of belonging and unity, for our Lord states:
Allah loves those who strive in His Way in ranks like well-built walls. (Surat as-Saff, 4)
This ideological struggle against irreligious philosophies and ideologies is a duty of all Muslims. No doubt, it is a historical mistake to develop a closed community struggling with internal affairs instead of shouldering the responsibility of this ideological struggle to bring light to an otherwise dark world. At present, humanity, especially the oppressed Muslims, is looking for a way out of this situation and is awaiting the arrival of a guidance that will bring peace, happiness, and justice to the world and remind all people of the true purpose of their existence. This guidance is the responsibility of the Islamic community, and all Muslims are obliged to act with awareness.
The fact that violence, terror, cruelty, fraud, dishonesty, immorality, conflict, and poverty are common proves that the world is full of "corruption." In the face of this reality, many issues that have become a problem among Muslims lose their importance. All of this cruelty and degeneration feeds off the false systems established by those who deny Allah's existence and unity and do not believe in the Hereafter. Therefore, people of conscience must unite in righteousness.
This unity will be one of the most important phases in the defeat of irreligious ideologies. Our Lord points out the nonbelievers' alliance and reveals the necessity of Muslim friendship and solidarity in order to rid the world of cruelty. The Qur'an says:
Those who do not believe are the friends and protectors of one another. If you do not act in this way [protect each other], there will be turmoil in the land and great corruption. (Surat al-Anfal, 73)
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Two bags, a beach cover-up, a smartphone life-saver, a sleep aid and a portable kiddie bath
The Wingman bag comes in two parts: a flat garment bag (technically this is the Wingman) and a cylindrical utility bag. Suits and shirts go in the Wingman (it includes a hanger) while shoes, toiletries and other stuff go in the tube. Then you roll the garment bag up around the utility bag and buckle everything into place. Stick your travel documents into the exterior pockets, sling it over your shoulder and you're good to go. The main issue lies not in the bag itself, but its target audience: men. I'm going to stereotype here and say that, in general, guys are not good at following instructions. So rather than studying the online video on how to use it, our Male Test Subject tried to go it alone. The result was the tube falling out on the streets of Montreal and innocent strangers getting smacked because he didn't do up the stabilizing waist belt, which meant the Wingman stuck straight out from his back like a thick, giant tail. On the plus side, it fit everything needed for a weekend trip and his suit didn't wrinkle. It ain't pretty, but it is practical for a short business trip. Just mind the buckles. By Domini Clark
Mountain Equipment Co-op's Agens Sc Duffle/Pack ($54; mec.ca) is a duffel bag that doubles as a backpack. I stuff the main compartment with enough clothing for a weekend getaway and, because of the flexible exterior, can easily tuck in a couple of pairs of shoes in empty corners. Carry the bag by its two padded handles or take the adjustable straps out of a hidden compartment and strap it on your back. The compact design and canvas texture give it a tidier, less casual look than most duffel bags. When stuffed to its maximum, the load can feel bulky on the back and manoeuvring in crowded trains or buses can get tricky. It's best suited for light packers who don't need interior compartments – you'll have to store small gadgets in the pockets of packed clothing so they don't get lost in your stuff. By Mercedeh Sanati
Entrusting one's precious smartphone to a waterproof case is a terrifying leap of faith. The E-Case eSeries 8 ($19; mec.ca) aims to alleviate your fears, keeping some iPhones and BlackBerrys safe and usable even when submersed in up to one metre of water. Step No. 1: Test the case before you put your $600 phone in it. Simply seal it up (it's like a Ziploc bag, but easier) and then submerge. Dry inside? Good. Put in your phone – for iPhones, make sure the side buttons go in first – close 'er up and you're good to go. I could text, make calls, search the Web and take pictures as normal with the case on. But the touchscreen doesn't respond while the phone is submerged, so if you want to use it as an underwater camera, you'll have to bring the camera app up first, and then use the side buttons to snap pics. If you want to text underwater, too bad (and, really, you should rethink your priorities). By Domini Clark
Scottevest travel clothing is known for its multipocket pieces, but the new Lucille cardigan ($80 (U.S.); scottevest.com), with its slim cut and longer length, is the first item I've found both attractive and functional. Slip your hands into the roomy front pouches and you'll feel two hidden zippered pockets, great for hotel key cards and folded bills. The pouches certainly offer lots of room for maps, sunglasses, a phone, wallet and so on but fill those pockets and the delicate, gauzy fabric loses its lovely drape. Plus, all that stuff falls around my hips – and who needs that area to look bulky? The rolled collar can become an impromptu hoodie, and at 94-centimetres long, the cardigan doubles as a bathing-suit coverup that segues nicely into the resort restaurant. It's a great piece to pack for a beach vacation, but Scotteevest's Lucille cardigan can't replace my purse. By Catherine Dawson March
Nite Hood ($25; nitehood.com) is a sleep cap and mask that has an unexpected sedative effect on even the most restless of travellers. Made in Canada from bamboo, the cap is so soft that you'll wish you had matching bed sheets and pyjamas. Pull it down over your eyes and ears, and virtually all light and sound are blocked. Now you won't notice the inquisitive stares from your co-passengers on the plane. Unlike ill-fitting eye masks, I don't have to repeatedly adjust the Nite Hood. The combination of complete darkness and a snug, soft fit makes me feel sleepy right away, and after multiple wears I consistently doze off without issue. When I wake up, however, the cap never seems to be on my head. By Mercedeh Sanati
Prince Lionheart's Flexi Bath ($44.99; princelionheart.com) is a portable tub that's built for toddlers who aren't keen on soaking in grungy hotel tubs. When not in use, it looks like a flat box, held together by a small latch. Pop it open and press down on the base, and it transforms into a deep, long tub (my two-year-old calls it a rowboat). It's light and packs flat into a large suitcase. The Flexi Bath is perfect for trips where you don't have easy access to a clean tub. The label says it can be used from birth to four years, but it would be a tight fit for kids older than three. By Mercedeh Sanati


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Sunday the Dr. Jack Walther 85th Annual Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) honored three of its long-term supporters at its opening session.
WVC President Dennis McCurnin, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, congratulated Jack Walther, DVM, Elko, Nev., for whom the conference is named. The program dedication is the highest honor WVC awards and is given to a truly outstanding individual for distinguished and exemplary service over many years.
Walther, a former American Veterinary Medical Association president, is responsible for overseeing and organizing all professional continuing education for the WVC.
Two veterinarians were honored with the WVC Distinguished Service Award which honors past or present members of the WVC Board of Directors for exceptional service over time, unselfish dedication to veterinary education and advancement of veterinary knowledge, and significant contributions to the Conference, United States and global veterinary medicine.
W. Bruce Wren, DVM, PhD, Overland Park, Kan., has been involved with the conference for decades and for many years served as the food animal, equine and exotics program chair, in addition to serving on the Food Animal Incentive Award Committee.
WVC Immediate Past President James Creed, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Columbia, Mo., also received the Distinguished Service Award. Creed is professor emeritus of veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri and Colorado State University. For WVC Creed has monitored the surgery section of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates Clinical Proficiency Exam.
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Dion Lee Melbourne Warehouse Sale
Massive designer discounts, yes please.
Dion Lee is going on sale this weekend in Melbourne. There will be discounts of up to 85% off past season mainline pieces, Line II, and one-offs. The sale will run this Friday and Saturday from 10am — 6pm and Sunday from 11am — 5pm, so if you're in Melbourne get down to 153 Greville St, Prahran for some stylish steals. Our sale survival tips: get there early, wear sensible shoes and take no prisoners.


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My job requires me to face the internet 8-10 hours a day which is not good but I want to know about you guys.Tell me how many hours do you spend in internet and why?
I also do a lot of work on the internet, and spend about 8-10 hours on the internet everyday. Even when I am not working I am usually checking out Facebook lol
Why not? If you have to work 8 hours a day, what difference does it make if it's on the internet or not?
I also do lot of work on internet because its part of my job.I usually spend 8 - 9 hours on internet daily.
I am SEO worker.so i spend my time in internet when i doing my work. on an average 15 hour spend my time in internet.
It really depends on the job I'm doing and my lifestyle. Maybe 2-3 hours per day these last 2-3 months. Sometimes 9. Sometimes more... and sometimes less... well, maybe not 2-3 hours... when I come to think of it... I even watch TV through internet :lol:
15 hours a day. :kaioken:
Workdays — around 10-16 hoursDay offs — around 6 hours
p.s. recently bought those yellow lens glasses that are supposed to ease eyestrain. Works kinda ok.
Depends on the day, but I think a little more than eight hours a day when I'm doing web.
I've found that I can't stand being online in my recreation time though. I guess it's like people who work in ice-cream shops becoming sick of ice-cream.
I spend exactly 10 hrs daily. And on weekend, it depends on the amount of work. Nearly 4-5 hrs.
I can't even count it. I have the internet with me everywhere. When I am off my internet work, I still have my iPhone with me everywhere. I am like online 24/7.
About 12 hours a day. 8 hours spent on work, and other 4 hours spent on shopping or watching videos. I really have a feel that i couldn't live without it.
Too much, the worst thing is that I use the computer for work, but then I also use the computer to relax. So it's a double whammy.
12 hours a day!!!
13 hours...
Don't forget the "why" in the OP's question, folks. I already doubt this thread will lead to an interesting discussion, but if it turns into a list of numbers, it will be closed very soon...
Way too many, the reason being probably addiction. I don't have to spend that much time online in my work but I still do. It comes back from coding into the wee hours, so now that I don't have to do that I just wander aimlessly haunting the net like a lost soul. Old habits die hard. But at least now I find the time to get away from it and go out once in a while - a healthy dose of real life can only be good.
The difference is in working with the internet your expose to radiation and its not good for the eyes or with your health.Whereas when your working for example in a flower shop,that's a bid difference.
I honestly don't know how much, I've never really gauged it. Too much. I'd say 80% of my free time. In defense of that, I watch all my TV, get all my music, all my movies, do all my banking, buy my gifts, etc. on the interweb.Why? I don't really know. Habit? Addiction? Convenience? General disdain for most human contact (or is that social ineptitude? Meh, who cares?). All of those? None of those?
As i am working in IT industry, so i have to spend 8-10 hours daily and sometimes more than this as per work requirement.


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I recently discussed my favorite blogs of 2009. Obviously, I visit more than just blogs during my internet travels. I figured it's year-end, might as well make another list, right?
So here they are, my favorite 10 websites of 2009:
1. PostSecret
Sunshine is the one who turned me onto this particular website. And honestly, if it weren't for finances, I probably would have gotten a book or two for her for Christmas. This website is a weekly addiction for me now. For those unaware, PostSecret is an ongoing community mail art project in which people mail their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Sometimes these secrets can really hit home, others they can really amuse. Either way the majority of postcards shown are fascinating. Give it a couple of weeks (it's only updated once a week on Sundays) and try to NOT be addicted.
2. Screen Rant
There are a LOT of entertainment sites out there. For me, though, this one hits all cylinders. Basically, this site scours the internet looking for rumors and stories about upcoming/current/past television shows and movies. If you wanted to know the ins and outs of the movie industry (including movie reviews and box office analysis), then this is the site for you. It's updated all the time and always includes great links to movie trailers, as well. Basically, it's a one-stop-shop for movie/entertainment news.
3. FAILblog
You've all seen these pics. Somebody does something stupid and the word "FAIL" is imprinted on the photo for the world to see. Well, this site provides examples of that on a daily basis. I absolutely love this site because…well…I guess I don't really know why. It's kinda cruel and mean-spirited. Ahh well…that's just who I am, I suppose. Here are some examples:
4. What Would Tyler Durden Do?
This is an "iffy" pick for me. I mean, most of the time I really love this guy's sense of humor. Then there are times when he's calling women fat when, in reality, they're still more attractive than 90% of "real women" out there (ex: Jennifer Love Hewitt). But still, this site is a daily addiction for me. It's a site that makes fun of celebrities, but I don't find it nearly as trashy as TMZ or that Perez douchebag.
5. There, I Fixed It
This website focuses on kludge. What's that, you ask? Well, kludge is an ill-assorted collection of poorly matching parts that form a distressed whole. Need more info? Just check these out and I'm sure you'll understand why I love this website:
6. This Is Why You're Fat
The name of the website says it all, doesn't it? You want to know why you're fat? Here are some reasons…
7. KISS Army News
I would have never visited this site repeatedly in 2009 if I hadn't attended a KISS concert over the summer. I'm not going to go into any long-winded detail about how much I love this band and what this concert meant to me, but suffice it to say that if you wanted to know ANYTHING about KISS or it's former members, this is the website to visit.
8. Popeater
Call this the "polite TMZ". This is another entertainment website but they're actually nice to people (for the most part). I dunno…I just prefer this over the majority of celeb-sites out there.
9. WebUrbanist
WebUrbanist is part of an independent online publishing group that aims to educate and fascinate. They show all things urban: from urban design to subversive art and strange architecture. I remember first being turned onto their site via their look at abandoned cities and then my love of their site just grew exponentionally from there. Truly an amazing site.
10. Cake Wrecks
Quite simply, this is a website that is gallery after gallery of deformed, distasteful, and bizarrely decorated wedding and birthday cakes. Need some holiday examples?


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This article was published 27/9/2009 (2886 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
That is to say, she is a woman who is not woman enough.
Controversy surfaced the day before Semenya won the 800-metre race at the 2009 World Track and Field Championships in Berlin, when it was leaked to the media that the International Association of Athletics Federations had ordered a "gender verification test" in response to concerns about the young athlete's muscular build, deep voice and impressive race times.
So began a saga that has since been reported the world over -- and along with it has come a glimpse into our understanding of sex and gender.
People often conflate the two terms, even though it's widely accepted in feminist, sociological and psychological circles -- and certainly within the GLBT community -- that sex and gender are different concepts.
Really, it's not all that complicated. Sex is defined biologically; determined by a person's chromosomes, hormonal levels and reproductive organs. Gender, on the other hand, has less to do with a person's biology and more to do with his or her social characteristics, feelings and, to an extent, outward appearance.
As the World Health Organization puts it: "Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women."
Some people whose gender identities don't match their biological sex at birth define themselves as transgendered (the "T" in GLBT). Others use terms such as "gender outlaw."
Of course, Caster Semenya is neither a transgendered person nor a gender outlaw. She is a woman and always has been -- something many are having a hard time grasping, what with all the "is she really a man?" chatter.
Despite the "gender verification test" Semenya has undergone in compliance with the IAAF -- which has included examinations by an endocrinologist, a gynecologist, an internal medicine expert, a psychologist and a "gender expert" -- there is no "gender controversy" here.
If anything, there is a sex controversy.
IAAF officials are being tight-lipped about the test results and will not be making any decisions about whether Semenya will be eligible for future competitions until November. However, a non-verifiable story published in an Australian tabloid has reported Semenya was found to have no uterus or ovaries, and internal testes.
If true, Semenya may be an intersex woman, born with anatomy that doesn't match or falls in between the typical biological definitions of male and female. (Intersex has replaced the term hermaphrodite, now considered to be outdated and, to some, offensive.)
The unsubstantiated report has spread around the globe, and consensus is that this must be very humiliating for poor Semenya, who is now in trauma counselling.
Once again, we are projecting social constructions onto the situation.
There is nothing inherently humiliating about being intersexed. According to the Intersex Society of North America, one in 2,000 babies is born with "noticeably atypical" genitalia, while many others are born with more subtle anatomical differences (or no outwardly visible differences at all) as the result of all sorts of medical conditions.
Perhaps Semenya is seeking counselling not because her body is different -- frankly, the bodies of most elite athletes are different from the rest of us in some way -- but because she is being gawked at like a circus freak. That kind of stigma is a lot for a teenager to handle, even a strong one.
Recently, a completely made-over Semenya appeared on the cover of South African gossip mag You Magazine. Dolled up in makeup and nail polish, dressed in black evening attire and adorned with lots of shiny gold jewelry, she talked a good game, saying, "I like me the way I am and who cares what other people say?" but it felt forced and made me sad. A world champion deserves to be held up as a role model just the way she is and wooed with lucrative endorsement deals. She should not have to "perform her gender," as one blogger so aptly put it, to convince the world of her femaleness.
Regardless of what the IAAF ultimately decides (and personally, I think she should be allowed to compete), Caster Semenya's public debacle has become a learning opportunity for us all.
Thanks to her story, the world has begun talking about the fact that some human beings fall outside society's gender binary. Some even fall outside of the sexual binary.
The lesson to be learned? Sex and gender are not black and white concepts, nor are they pink and blue.
Marlo Campbell writes for Uptown Magazine.


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Hi there,
I am following this tutorial: http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/crea ... -cms-22972
but unfortunately it has completely omitted what to do if the browser is unable to connect to localhost:5000 which is what my browser is doing.
gives the Apache2 Debian Default Page.
How can I get the Flask bit to work please?
UPDATE: apologies, here is some more information:
Raspbian fresh install
Apache2 installed
Flask installed using pip
no other things have been changed as yet.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 12/2/2013 (1649 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Harper government's plan for reforming the law for people deemed to be not criminally responsible is a reasonable response to concerns in the community there is not enough oversight and accountability in the present system.
The proposed amendments to the Criminal Code would grant the courts an expanded role in managing the cases of people who are too sick to be tried as ordinary criminals, but potentially too dangerous to be set free without extensive treatment and observation.
Under the current system, provincial review boards can release offenders from psychiatric institutions with or without conditions. There is no requirement for judicial oversight.
Under the proposed new system, however, the courts would be given the power to designate an NCR patient as high risk, which would automatically prevent review boards from releasing patients without going back to court and asking that the designation be lifted. The medical experts, in other words, would have to convince a judge it was safe to release an NCR offender.
The practical effect may be no different in the sense that judges in most cases are likely to accept the recommendations of experts, but it would add a layer of oversight and independent scrutiny to the process.
Critics say adding judicial oversight could clog the court system, but it seems unlikely given there are relatively few such cases to be heard.
Mental health experts say the designation "high risk" ought to refer to an offender's risk of going off their medication or not responding to treatment, as opposed to the notoriety of their crimes.
But an individual who commits inexplicable, explosive acts of extreme violence does constitute a risk to the community, and the goal of the legislation is to ensure the risk has been treated and the conditions of release are adequate.
The legislation would also allow for mandatory patient reviews to be extended to once every three years, as opposed to just one year, but it properly leaves the decision in the hands of review boards. The reviews are used to determine if the offender should be released, with or without conditions, or held in custody.
Troubling, however, is the complete elimination of unescorted passes and the severe restriction of escorted passes for high-risk offenders. Such passes are usually granted as part of a patient's treatment and assessment, and not as time off for good behaviour.
The Harper government wants to remove this therapeutic tool, which apparently plays well with the public but likely will not serve patients very well. Temporary passes are not a legal right for those confined to psychiatric institutions, but health experts say they are another way to evaluate a patient's progress and his or her ability to cope.
A court, however, could remove the "high-risk" designation if it was interfering with treatment.
The bottom line is the legislation is more restrained than it was made to seem, both by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who said it closed a "glaring gap" in the law, and by critics who claim it punishes the mentally ill.
The case of Vince Li, who beheaded a man on a bus near Portage la Prairie, and other cases across Canada have drawn attention to the way NCR cases are managed, which had not been evaluated by government for decades.
There will never be a perfect system when it comes to dealing with the mentally ill, but the process for dealing with mentally ill offenders has operated in the shadows and without adequate oversight for too long.
The new system will provide additional assurances that public safety is a priority without compromising the ability of offenders to heal and ultimately rejoin society.


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Shimpo Rk-3E Without Bat Pin Holes - Please Help Me
Posted 26 September 2013 - 05:12 PM
Posted 26 September 2013 - 05:42 PM
this talks about using bats with no bat pins.
Posted 26 September 2013 - 07:22 PM
Bat mate or like product
Non slip shelf liner + bat
See another thread about drilling.
I decided not to drill. I rarely ever use a proper bat now anyway.
Ps no photo attached
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Posted 27 September 2013 - 06:09 AM
Clay balls...bat done
Bat mate or like product
Non slip shelf liner + bat
See another thread about drilling.
I decided not to drill. I rarely ever use a proper bat now anyway.
Ps no photo attached
Posted 27 September 2013 - 06:16 AM
Sorry. Here's attached a photo of the wheel.
Thanks for the attention of all who are helping me.
Not advise to make the holes?
Could someone point me to a good bat
I'll be happy
Have a beautiful day
Posted 27 September 2013 - 07:44 AM
There is a whole topic here on In the Studio detailing the steps. The main thing is, before drilling the holes, measure, measure, measure.
After that, you have a wide choice of bats. I went with some Speedball bats, because they are cheaper than plastibats. Though I will say, the surface of the Speedball bats seem a bit uneven.
Posted 27 September 2013 - 07:53 AM
it seems that the work you make is part of the decision to use bats or not. i have always used bats with pins. mostly because i return the pot to the wheel several times, during its creation and trimming immediately after throwing, while slip is added and any decoration inside is done. then after it pops off the masonite bat without the use of a cutting wire, i put it on the giffin grip for the final outer slip decoration. all these things need accurate centering of the pot which i have never been able to do by putting the bat on a ring of damp clay.
i know there are very skilled potters who can center easily and take care of all these operations accurately but i am not one of them.
so, it is really up to you whether you put pins in the wheelhead. a machine shop can help if there is one nearby.
Posted 27 September 2013 - 08:11 AM
The reason I added the pins to my classroom wheels, are time and efficiency.
In the past, we would just throw directly on the wheel head. So we'd have to let them dry before removing them, limiting wheel usage. Trying to teach the students how to attach a bat with clay wads, or a clay disc, is an extra step that would take precious time. Using bats that attach with puns, is quick and easy. A student can start, and if they don' t finish, they pull the bat, the wheel is open for someone else, and they can pick back up, when they are ready.
Posted 01 October 2013 - 12:26 PM
Drill it ! Super easy:
Center a bat with holes on the head.
Just make sure the holes are over a prt of the head that does not have the thicker support trusses.
Drill holes using the bat as guide. Heads are soft: no special bit needed.
Start with smaller bit and step it up until the pins fit snuggly.
Bat pins with wing nuts are at ceramic supply place for about $3 /pair.
This is soooo easy.
(Not sure why folks make it more complicated than it is.)
Posted 01 October 2013 - 12:38 PM
1/4 inch hole, for 1/4-20 socket cap screw. Center up a bat, trace the holes. Then use a center punch or awl to make a mark at the center of the hole. This mark should be deep enough that the tip of the drill bit will anchor into it, to keep the drill bit from drifting when you start to drill. It doesn't take much. The wheel head is aluminum, so it will mark and drill easily. As a previous post said, make sure you're not drilling where there is a supporting rub on the underside of the head. Holes should be 10" apart on center.
I never take my bat pins off. No reason to. I always leave a bat on the wheel, even if I'm cutting small pots off. On my old wheel that I had to drill for pins, I threaded the holes so I didn't have to put wing nuts on the back side.
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Spliting a List
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Splitting a list into two lists whose lengths are half of the original.
Use the lists:split function.
1> List = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16]. [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16] 2> lists:split(length(List) div 2, List). {[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8],[9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16]} 3> List2 = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7]. [1,2,3,4,5,6,7] 4> lists:split(length(List2) div 2, List2). {[1,2,3],[4,5,6,7]}
Note the use of integer division by the div function to provide proper input to the function. Also note that the split function will work properly on lists that can't be split into two equal lengths.
The obvious lists:split solution works, but is not optimal, because it traverses the list two times (once to get the length of the list, and another time to find the element at which to break the list).
We can provide a better solution by
% split_in_halves : list -> {list,list} % return two lists of lengths differing with at most one sih_loop(Front, Slow, []) -> {lists:reverse(Front), Slow}; sih_loop(Front, Slow, Fast) -> Y = tl(Fast), if Y == [] -> { lists:reverse([hd(Slow) | Front]), tl(Slow) }; true -> sih_loop( [hd(Slow) | Front], tl(Slow), tl(tl(Fast))) end. split_in_halves(List) -> sih_loop([], List, List). 5> split_in_halves([1,2,3,4,5]). {[1,2,3],[4,5]} 6> split_in_halves([1,2,3,4,5,6]). {[1,2,3],[4,5,6]}


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Sovereign resident Lin Cleverley from Marlborough was please that she registered on the Housing Association's new online self-service portal – she won an iPad3.
When Mrs Cleverley, 30, registered to use MySovereign, the new portal for the housing association, she was entered into a prize draw, and was delighted to win first prize.
"I was browsing on the Sovereign website when I saw the advert for MySovereign. I decided to register as I prefer to do stuff online whenever I can," said Mrs Cleverley, who lives with her husband, Matt, and two-year-old son, Damian.
"As a busy mum, I have my hands full most of the time, so I find it much easier to be able to sort things out myself, in my own time - no need to use the phone or leave the house."
Mrs Cleverley is one of 1,280 residents had signed up for MySovereign by early January. They are able to view the balance of their rent account and make a payment, as well as reporting or tracking repairs and viewing details of services or maintenance that are due.
"As I pay my rent weekly, it's useful for me to be able to view my balance and make sure I keep up to date with my rent. I also used MySovereign to see when my next gas service is due," said Mrs Cleverley.
To register, residents should visit www.sovereign.org.uk/mysovereign. All they need is their tenancy reference number. In October 2011, the various subsidiaries in the Sovereign Housing Group merged to form a single legal entity, Sovereign Housing Association. The MySovereign project is aimed at standardising the customer experience across all of the association's regions and giving residents more choice about how they access services.
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Apps for before a storm
StopDisaster - iPhone $1.99
This iPhone app walks you through preparedness checklists for hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards and other disasters. It'll help you build an emergency kit, get your documents in order and store your emergency phone numbers. For Android users, there's a similar app called Disaster Readiness that costs $1.29.
Dropbox - Android and iPhone, free
You may have good intentions to grab your laptop when the earth shakes, but what if you can't? If you have copies of your most important files stored in a Dropbox account, you can access them even if your computer doesn't make it out. What is Dropbox? Essentially, it's cloud storage. Install the program on your PC or Mac, upload files to your folder, and they are instantly available on all your other computers.
MotionX GPS Drive - iPhone, 99 cents
If you have an iPhone, MotionX GPS Drive is the cheapest and most popular way to guide you out of town on an unfamiliar route. The software even will work without a cellular signal, if you plan ahead and download and cache maps.
Apps for during a storm
Flashlight by Rik for iPhone and Brightest Flashlight for Android, both free
These apps turn your phones into flashlights. As smartphone cameras add LED flashbulbs, these apps are getting more powerful. If you are caught in a disaster and the power goes out, a flashlight app can be invaluable. No more rummaging around for a flashlight in those first confusing moments.
Hurricane Tracker - iPhone, $1.99
When a hurricane is approaching, you don't want a storm-tracker map from three hours ago; you want the latest official maps, data and projections. This hurricane-tracking app is for serious weather junkies and people who want to be better-informed as they make decisions. (For Android, try the free Hurricane Software app.)
Life360 - Android and iPhone, free
Everyone can agree on the top priority in a disaster: finding your family. These days, most of your family members probably carry a personal tracking device in the form of their smartphone. Life360 will show you where they are on a map. The family GPS tracking system can help you find your loved ones anywhere, get safety alerts to them, or call for help with the tap of a button. It also provides neighborhood safety monitoring.
5-0 Radio Police Scanner Lite - iPhone, free
During a disaster, everyone hears rumors. What's really going on? The answer might be found on police band radio, which you can pick up using a free app on your phone. (Android users, try the free Scanner Radio app.)
Apps for after a storm
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When misfortune strikes, quick access to your insurance carrier is critical. With the USAA Mobile App for the iPhone, Android and iPad, your information is at your fingertips. Use the USAA Mobile App to report or view the status of an auto or property claim, submit photos, schedule an appraisal through one of USAA's approved repair shops, or reserve a rental vehicle.
GasBuddy - Android and iPhone, free
Gas prices are not likely to vary by a dollar or more among stations. That changes in a crisis. GasBuddy uses your GPS to display up-to-the-minute gas prices near you, so you can avoid price gouging.
Hands-Only CPR - Android and iPhone, free
For an adult victim of cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association now recommends hands-only CPR. The official Hands-Only CPR app walks you through the two-step checklist: call 911, start chest compressions. There's a (brief) video showing you how to restart that heart.