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Name: Elliot, teachers name: Mr cheyne.
The insulator I would use would foal and double wooding and to brink walls, the reason because I would use foal is that the foal helps keep the heat out and the cool in, because the heat is attracted to the cooled air, and the reason I would use double wooding is because it gives the roof a larger that means there's more cold air and less heat, again because the more Rome the less hot air can be bunched up and this also allows the cool air to interfere and help get rid of the hot air. The reason why I chose to have too brink walls and a little bit of a space apart. This helps the hot air travel between the to walls this helps cool air stay in the home and makes the people living in it to have a cool life.
The way to make a house water effective is by having no leaking tapes, solar energy to heat up the water instead of wasting it, also an other way to save energy and water efficiently is by using a water tank to save water and to can get rain water that can be purify to drinking water and can be used for a swimming pool and to do the washing up in, also an other way to purify water is to recycle water like tolites water and wash up water to some sort of storage that and allow the purifying stage and by using this type of recycling water can also be used for drinking and bottled water, and another way to save water is to use it in moderation and not willy nilly, the way to do this is by not having long showers and not using a lot of water to wash up clothiers and dishes,
The electrical stuff would be to use lights and power plugs to save wasted energy, and frigates to keep food cool that saves money, and air con and fans because you need to keep cool instead of getting hot and getting sick that waste money from hospital bills and doctor bills. large windows and medium size doors to keep the air flow through the house depending were you are at this helps save money from air con and fans, the way I would incorporate shade is by adding trees where the sun goes up/rise and down/sunset. so the light hits the trees instead of coming in the house and getting hot and very uncomfortable and having to have air con on that can waste energy if used lots of times.
They way I would operate my house would to not waste energy like use air con, lights, fans,leavening tv on, leaving fridge doors open. Plus food will be saved from going off that save money and time and room, and to have a water efficient house that will also save money. And also to incorporate shade to keep the heat out and the cooled in,

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Dog chewing is a normal canine behavior. So, instead of punishing your dog for chewing, try to redirect his attention to more appropriate objects.
If your dog starts chewing on an inappropriate item, simply offer him an appropriate one. When he begins to chew on it, give him lavish praise. You shouldn't allow your dog to chew on any of your possessions (even the ones that you don't mind him chewing up), since he can't distinguish between an old worn-out shoe and a brand-new one.
Chew toys
Pet supply stores have a wide variety of durable rubber or nylon toys that satisfy a dog's urge to chew. Dog "puzzles" that you can stuff treats into (like Kongs and Buster Cubes) can keep her occupied for a good long while.
You can also buy sterilized, hollow bones that you can fill with peanut butter, wet dog food mixed with dry, or a piece of cheese. If your dog empties the bone or toy too quickly, experiment with different fillers. You can try freezing wet dog food or wedging a piece of hard cheese tightly inside the toy or bone.
To prevent your dog from becoming bored, give her a variety of items to chew that offer different tastes, odors, textures and challenges. Occasionally add new items to your dog's choices. Besides the above suggestions, many dogs love frozen carrots, cow hooves and Nylabones.
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Emma is a qualified yoga teacher, specialist pregnancy and post-natal yoga teacher, hypnobirthing practitioner, reflexologist and EFR CPR and First Aid Instructor Trainer. She also works with top-level Olympic athletes to improve their performance using a unique mix of freediving and yoga techniques and people confronting physical or psychological challenges to their breathing.
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Peach-Jalapeño Chutney
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Recipe from Texas chef Dean Fearing of Mansion on the Turtlecreek. He recommends serving it with a barbeque rubbed chicken breast. It is also terrific poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for an easy appetizer.
Top Review by Tinkerbell
I thought this was a great recipe. Nice refreshing contrast between sweet & spicy, but might add an extra jalapeno next time. DH wasn't crazy about it, too much cinnamon for his tastes but DS totally LOVED it. I think less cinnamon & more jalapeno & we'd all love it equally. I'm really glad I stumbled on this recipe (had peaches that needed to be used up), we'll be making it again. Served today for a quick lunch of grilled chicken & white rice. Thanks for posting, Susie! Made for ZWT5 - Ali Baba's Babes.
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- 5 peaches, ripe
- 2 jalapenos, stems removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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- Peel and pit all peaches.
- Medium dice 3 peaches and place in bowl and set aside.
- Purée the remaining peaches in a blender. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan with jalapeños, ginger, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Bring pan to medium heat and reduce mixture, stirring occasionally, until thick for about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Pour diced peaches into saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until mixture is hot. Remove and set aside.


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Just tried these, and wanted to tell people how yummy these cupcakes are. I had no butter in the fridge and came across this recipe (luckily i had cream for some reason). They are so light and fluffy, really nice ( i made proper big cupakes - made 9). Only downside was the top had a bit of a sugary crust but that may just be because i didn't mix the flour and sugar properly first! Thanks!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup self raising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (in a 1 cup measure then add enough cream to fill the cup)
- 1⁄2 cup cream (or so)
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What Is Passive Investing?
First thing that comes to people's mind when they hear of the word passive investing is real estate most of the time. But there's no such thing, which is something that any apartment or rental home will attest. You need to collect rent, do repairs to the property, pay taxes and the list goes on. And for this to happen, it needs work. So with regards to retirement investment, it just become common to think that it is essential to be hands-on with it.
So what basically is the true meaning of passive investing?
Number 1. Owning markets – when talking about stock price, a passive investor isn't bothered with the performance of a particular company over the other. If it's a well capitalized firm and represented in broad index, then the secret is owning it and all of its peers.
Number 2. Own asset classes – there are lots of people who are fixating on stock market but a really powerful portfolio should have private and public bonds, foreign equities, foreign debt and real estate. It isn't the same thing as owning stocks even over in the long run while doing comparison of your gains.
Number 3. Rebalancing – selling high and buying low as trading dictum goes. Being consistent in doing such is nearly impossible. The big wins are cancelled by losses most of the time, leaving small investors and 8 out of 10 big investors behind the market get average. Rather, sell gainers because they're rising and using money to buy back decliners. Rebalancing helps a lot in gaining extra 1.5 percent over stock market alone.
Number 4. Avoid emotions – risky is quite an interesting and funny word. This implies danger except in your investing circle where it implies rewards. Taking the right type of risk like owning stocks as you're avoiding the wrong type similar to panicking and then selling out when the market loses ground.
Number 5. Compounding – do you want to sell investments at the right time? Not if you rebalance and shift your portfolio steadily and gradually to a more conservative holding as you're aging. Going to cash in markets is not actually a right timing rather, it's a sign of panic and a sign that you should not be investing at all.
Anyone can become a successful passive investor. Truth is, disciplined passive investor's only route is to succeed so long as he or she has reasonable goals and right mindset. Additionally, retiring on the right moment is reasonable goal and it is something you can achieve.
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text: By Paul Kyungun Probing means intending to discover the truth. To probe is to ask questions inorder to find out secrets or hidden information about something/somebody. It is the act of thorough and careful investigation of something or somebody. On this subject matter however, it means to investigate the administration of suswam in order to discover if sharp practises were done. Correct them with punishment if need be so that it will set a viable precedence in governance. The need for the incoming administration to always check the outgoing Government is to ensure that the corrupt elements do not go scot free. In every administration, there are always Judas whose aim is to amount illegal wealth no matter the economic hardship of a State. In order to achieve their diabolic ambitions, they do not spare any money that comes their way. All monies that are meant for infrastructural development, welfare of workers, security and basic amenities would always be diverted into such peoples personal accounts so as to achieve their personal gain. The primal reason why people elect their representatives is for democratic dividends and not an avenue to amount illegal wealth. Originally, these men are suppose to serve their constituencies and people of their communities but rather, the electorates in their constituencies serve them. What an irony. In 2007, Suswam took over from Akume, monies were reserved in the State treasury but yet, Hon Suswam investigated all the State projects, retrieved the monies and completed most of the abandoned projects in the State. Now, coming to look at Benue before the stepping in of Gov Ortom, we all heard how he breaks down heavy debt profile with an empty treasury. The workaholic Gov Ortom now had to borrow in order to meet the demands of his people. It is therefore, my humble submission that, Rt Hon Gabriel Suswam's administration should be thoroughly investigated and fraudsters should be brought to book. Anyone who is involved in taking part of the mess Benue people are in should be dealt with and all monies meant for the development of our dear State shall be retrieved appropriately.


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CAPE TOWN ISSUE 119 Jun 2008
First Productions Cape Town photography
Photographer: arthur mebius
Art Director: diether kerner - philipp und keuntje
Client: lamborghini
Client: lamborghini
Art Director: diether kerner - philipp und keuntje
Photographer: arthur mebius
Photographer: arthur mebius
Art Director: diether kerner - philipp und keuntje
Client: lamborghini
Photographer: sabine liewald
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Photographer: holger eckstein
Client: peek & cloppenburg
Photographer: torsten ruppert
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Location: victoria falls
peter hahn - behind the scenes
peter hahn - behind the scenes
After another busy and successful season, First Productions would like to thank all their clients for their continued projects and support.
Recent productions include:
- First Productions took Peter Hahn to the magnificent Victoria Falls, shot by Gerry Witting, and four other productions in Cape Town shot by Nicole Neumann, Sabine Liewald, Paolo Faussone and Torsten Ruppert.
- Lamborghini campaign shot by Arthur Mebius.
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- Coop shot by Sonja Schaefer.
- Ernsting's Family shot by Dorothea Craven. Art Direction: Studio 112.
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We know Augusta is an affordable place to live. A couple of times a year, there's a Web site study or list that will rank one of our counties or the whole metro area as an affordable place, occasionally referring to the area as cheap.
The Web site that makes it into the paper once a month when it releases information about foreclosures, RealtyTrac, has a mountain of housing data that it has recently used to rank cities based on rental returns.
And, yes, Augusta's high on this list, which is why I'm writing about it.
Richmond County, specifically, gets a 19 percent yield in rental return. RealtyTrac used a three-bedroom rental home and compared it to the median sales price to come up with the yield. (Bibb County, Ga., and Sumter County, S.C., are also in the top 20.)
"Cash-flowing rental properties allow investors to build wealth over the long term in the form of an appreciating asset while also generating monthly income."
The average fair market rent for that three-bedroom house is $993. The median price is $62,950, which is how RealtyTrac comes up with the great yield for Richmond County. That yield is not as high in Columbia County because the median price of a house there is higher.
The best place for a great yield on investment for rental property is Wayne County, Mich., and that is Detroit. The worst bang for your buck in trying to make money with a rental house is a tie between the District of Columbia and Orange County, Calif.
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For over 10 years now, my CPK levels have run in the 300-500s. The norm should not exceed 150, but my doctors say that my high results may just be normal for me. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and wonder if anyone else has had this blood test with such high results. And if so, what does your doctor tell you?READ MORE
What do high CPK test results mean?
Thats interesting. I assume you've been checked for a disorder called polymyositis? That's a disorder that has similar symptoms to FM but with high CPK levels.
However, while your CPK levels are higher than normal, they are not nearly as high as in autoimmune conditions such as polymyositis, dermomyositis, or McArdles Disease, where CPK levels can be in the thousands. This suggests you're kind of in a limbo area where somethings going on but not at a severe level. Medicine is not really good at explaining this kind of abnormal but not disease causing test finding. If you doctors believe that this may be your normal then that might be true for you.
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I just got back from the doctors and had a CPK count of 2225. I am 25 years old, female. My doctor didn't explain it very well and is just running more blood tests for a recount. Is this extremely abnormal and what should I expect? READ MORE
My elevated CPK was running in the 900-1200 range for over 17 years before I was finally referred to a Rheumatologist who knew to check my lactic acid for a diagnosis
of McArdles Disease, which is a glycogen storage disease. The lactic acid test is 2 parts.
1st they take a blood sample with you at rest then a blood pressure cup is put on your arm and they jack up the pressure. Then you sqeeze a ball repeatly for 2 minutes. Then
they draw another sample. If your lactic acid is flat that says that your muscles lack the enzyme phosphorylase which allows your muscles to convert glycogen into glucose. There is no treatment or cure..but Vitamin B6 does help..along with having some hard candy for the availabiliy of sucrose..Neither will make your muscle pain go away but they will help a little bit...for me the B6 is the difference between being incapacipated and being able to at least enjoy a little bit of my retirement..I had to take disability.READ MORE
I have had an elevated CPK count now for 17 years. At first I was diagnosed with polymyositis....cpk count 13,0000 plus. After several years on prednisone, I got it down to what is now considered a normal level for me 300-600. However....in 2005, my levels got up again to around 6000. My Rheumatologist said that I should be "flat on your back". But I wasn't. I was running around planning a graduation party for my daughter and having lots of activity. At that point he said that if my count rose again to that level he would want to do another biopsy to see if I had been misdiagnosed years earlier. Well, haven't had a flare like that since, but I have heard about a disease call Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. It is worth looking into. I am going to ask my doc next week when I go in. In effect it mimics lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. I also have Myofascial pain syndrome. Talk about pain. Here is something that might help you too....go to Maxgxl.com/earners I have been taking this product for a while and am really feeling better. Good Luck.....
Hi there,
I am 37 years old and have been living in chronic pain for over two years, yes I have a CPK of 600- 900.(Plus, other symptoms). I have been trying to get an exact diagnosis in order to recieve treatment so I can feel like a human being once again. I have seen Rheumatologists/ Auto-immune specialists/and now a Neurologist. All the Dr's tell me is that I have some type of Auto-immune disease, possibly MS. I sincerely hope you feel better soon.
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i'm 49 years old male and my cpk levels have run in 2000 and i had lots of pain in my chest and throw out my hold body . i do have Fibromyalgia . and my dr has taking lots of blood test . I'm on lots of meds . i have high blood pressure and high cholostal and diebetes .. but i been trying to find out why i'm am in so much pain . i have some good days and bad days.. RobREAD MORE
I was just had a CPK blood test and it was 400. My dr. said there could be musle damage and this could be why I have chronic pain all over my body. I was also diagnose with Fibromyalgia. He is sending me for further testing; i.e., EMG etc.READ MORE
My daughter is almost 9 years old & has had an elevated cpk level for about 5 years now. Not one specialist can come up with an answer. No one agrees & we finally stopped taking her to all of them. I didn;t want her to be a guinea pig anymore. We've been to rheumatologist, neurologist, MD clinic, & have been given many different bones to chase. You are lucky you are an adult, pediatric specialists are hard to come by. We deal with her pain & treat as needed. She's been hospitalized, bee on steriods a few times but mostly we treat her like a normal child. Good luck, it's not an easy journey through the medical spiral even in this & age.READ MORE
My CPK was diagnosed at over 800 after I was treated for high holesterol
by LIPITOR for a month. Holesterol got down but doctor get me off lipitor.
Later I have had muskle pain and other misdiagnoses, like leicopma.
Docrot sat to stop exesices. Now my CPK is to over 600 but I do some
exesise.Lipitor is no-no for muscles (for me)READ MORE
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (polylyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis) elevates cpk, and your cpk can be mildly elevated with these diseases, or be extremely elevated. When I was first diagnosed with Polymyositis, my cpk was in the 300-500 range. I had the symptoms of fibromyalgia too, and they tried to say the symptoms of elevated ck and muscle pain weren't related. Then I had the muscle biopsy by another rheumotologist and it came back positive for polymyositis. Push for a muscle biopsy and don't let them just pass it off as "fibromyalgia" with an enexplained elevated ck. My ck is now around 3,000, but it was 4 years before it started rising that high, even though I've been on treatment.READ MORE
hi, i m from india, my cpk level is 1100 and my younger brother's is 665. our doctor suggest us to yogaBack in early august I was admitted in a post ictal state after suffering Status Eptilepticus. Basically it's when either you have a seizure for more then 5 mins or multiple seizures without gaining conscious in between them. The post ictal state is when the brain goes into an alternate state to recover normally it last 5-30 mins but I was out for at least a night and entire day. I came to and knew immediately that I could've never woken up..not pleasant lol there's more but that's getting side tracked. The kidney doc told me my cpk level was over 143,000 and said it was the highest she's seen in her 20yrs as a doctor. Told me I should've been on an organ list and couldve died. I've learned cpks are let loose when an organ/s is threatened or your muscles are stressed. Most cases ppl who work out too much will have their cpks raised due to over working their muscles. In my case it was from seizure activity was told I basically ran 4marathons or 102 miles my neurologist said he was surprised that none of my muscles started breaking down. I will say hearing you could've died twice ( I seized again later that day basically raising my cpks again and went into post ictal state again came to and find out I'm in the ER) esp waking up knowing you could've never came to is the scariest thing ive experienced. Best thing to do if your in pain is to rest and drink Lots of water so your body can dispose the cpks READ MORE
I had unexplained highly elevated CPK levels for over two years. My GP referred me to a Neuro and after doing EMG, APOLIPROTEIN E-4 BLOOD TEST, GLUCOSE TOlERANCE TEST, he still had no clue as to why my CPK Leveks were so highly elevated till one day my girl friend attended an appointment with Neuro and told him of my seeming to have a foggy short term memory. About how from time to time I would forget driving directions that I was previously very familiar with. She told him about how I had over the past six months or so began to act as if I didnt care about nurturing my relationship with her and lacked any sex drive and turned my back to her to avoid intamacy. My Neuro's face lit up....he ordered me a Brain PET SCAN. He said he suspected Dementia. PET Scan confirmed his suspision. I was diagnosed with Fronto Temporal Dementia (FTD). This FTD is like Alzheimers Dementia but it attacks the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Alzheimers typically attacks the Rear regaions of the brain. The longevity is Generally 5-10 years from onset. I by the way am 46. FTD generally has an earlier onset than Alzhiemers. I have been having symptons that I can remember for as long as maybe eight to twelve years now. Please dont rule out Dementia or Brain Degeneration if you have high CPK Levels for no other reason. Sadly there is no cure for Dementia at this time. Hope this helps as sad as it is.READ MORE
My grand daughter was in the hospital this past week with extreme right shoulder pain. She was atmitted when her cpk was 9200. They did another after she was admitted and it had dropped to 8000. They did not do another before she was discharged. I know that this test for both cardac and muscle injury. When she saw an orthopedic doctor he told her sh didn't have a muscle injury but a bulging disc in her neck. I am wanting to know what could be going on.READ MORE
I had rhabdomyolysis last spring and was in the ICU for a week with CPK counts at 145,000. The doctor and liver specialists said the same to me. Medical mystery. Neat to see someone else with such high counts. I was on the organ donors list at duke and unc. i ended up recovering, no doubt it was a blessing.READ MORE
I just got out of the hospital for an elevated CPK. They diagnosed that I donate plasma too often, was sun burned and dehydrated and had a fresh spide bite on my back above my kidney. They said it was muscular (heart) and needed to quit smoking, stay out of the sun to avoid heat stroke. I have to go back in a week for more test.
YES!! Thank God I read your e mail. I am upset today becasue I was told today that my CPK is 1000. I have had fibro for one year.
MY doctor wwants to do a muscle test (ECG?) then maybe a thigh biopsy.
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Anyone who has a elevated CPK test should have a chromosome tests, that should show if you have any genetic mutations, or or a deleted gene or a copy(XP.21). My daughter is a carrier of Duchenne/ Becker MD, (Muscular Dystrophy). If all genetic tests come back fine you should have more blood test to check your Kidneys, Liver, and every other test that can explain what is going on. I hope that helps you. God BlessI have had muscle issues for years now. My first CPK level was over 5,000. My second, about a year later, was over 11,000. I've had 2 open muscle biopsies and both have come back abnormal/inconclusive. My other lab work as far as auto immune blood test have always been abnormal as well. I had my first biopsy from my quad. The second from my deltoid. They are strong leaning toward polymyocytis but now my muscles are so much more weak and my neurologist did an emg,(where they put the needles in your muscle),and the results weren't good. So Thursday I go in and find out if they're going to do a third biopsy taken from my bicep. The best advice I can give you is make sure you're seeing a good rheumatologist and if you already have been, I would consider a second opinion. This is just my opinion based on the information you have- take care, I wish you the best- READ MOREmy ck level reached 4.800 i was breathless and visited the A.E dept after tests they said i must have a leaking damaged muscle that was 4yrs ago but they could not pin point where. I have had hip surgery 7wks ago and during my pre op chat the doctor asked me has the large muscle around my heart settled down yet. I said excuse me but i dont know what you are talking about, he confirmed well in your note here it explains that you have damaged your heart muscle. Dont know how, they also said i need to stop smoking, i said i have never smoked in my life. But it has just lowered itself down to a normal 280/300 which they are happy with READ MORE
Hello! That is not very high CPK but still abnormal. You should have your Vitamin D and B checked. Most people are deficient in certain vitamins and don't realize it. Fibro is just a label for a set of symptoms...not a disease. Good luck!!READ MORE
Saw a new local (close to home) rhumatologist yesterday after 3 years of treatment @ U of MI for muscle biop diagnosed dermatomyocitis (necrotic muscle). The prescribed treatment, methotrexate with prednesone support has been successful with FEW flare-ups. My CK (CPK) level is currently 1168, highest ever; experiencing no pain/discomfort symptoms, other than my overall strength is somewhat comprimized...age related???, I'm 74. It will be interesting to learn the path my new doc will take for me.... if any.
My CPK count is normal at 6k and if I am ill it goes up to 10k+. Several people on my mom's side of the family have this issue, but none of us know what is causing it.READ MORE
my Docotors have told me I have Fibromyalgia, have had it for over 4 yrs now. and just went to my Internist who sent me for blood work and my cpk level came back at 856, she said they reran it 3 times to make sure it was right, she has no idea why it is so high just told me that something was attacking my muscles did not tell me which ones, and said maybe it was my fibromylagia but even I know that cannot cause an elevated cpk level. My pain management doctor told me to ask my Caridologist which I see today. so I will let you know what she says. this is the first time I have had an elevated cpk so I am cluless. I have no idea why, I have only had some pain in both my knees and went to an orthopedic surgeon who injected cortisone into both knees, other than that the Lyrica that I take takes care of my fibromylagia pain, so I have had no weakness or pain in any other joints or muscles in my body. I will keep you posted as to what the heart doc says.READ MORE
For people here that have muscle pain throughout your body or have been diagnosed with fibromialgia, one explanation might be that you may possibly have multiple blood bacterial infections passed from a deer tick bite (Lyme disease) or lone star tick bite. It's close to an unrecognised and unacknowledged epidemic in this country. Usually associated with outdoor workers, vetenarians, farming, outdoor/house pets, hunting and camping. A Lyme disease tick bite generaly causes a large bulls eye ring or similar rash which goes away in about 6 weeks. Then severe flu like symptoms start with possible paralysis. I spent 15 years with muscle pain and was about a year away from a wheel chair when I realized I had the classic bulls eye bite and started antibiotic infusion treatment for Lyme disease. After treatment, I have residual damage effects to deal with, but am functioning a normal life now.READ MORE
Hi. I am 28 years old. back in december I had a bloodtest done and it revealed that my cpk levels were at 570. I was not told then however and just a week ago had another bloodtest done and it is now around 470. I work as a doorman. I am on my feet and lofting luggage all day. I am freaked out. Honestly Im really scared. am I dying? do i have like a cancer of some kind? I could really use some info. I am seeing my docs but I have to go to a clinic and it takes forever and its driving me crazy. Please if anyone could help me out it be much appreciated. thank youREAD MORE
thank you so much for posting your experiences, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last sept, and two months ago i started to feel some pain on my thigh specialy when i am sleeping few weeks later i feel pain all over my body, but what scare me most is the pain on my chest which last for for minutes then it will go and on my shoulder if i suddenly move my hand or bend my body.my cpk level is 700. i had read from the internet that high cpk level can be a heart, brain or muscle problem.is there any one out there who can teach us how to lessen the pain?READ MORE
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BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - China's top steel-producing province of Hebei plans to cut total capacity by 60 million tonnes, the provincial governor said on Thursday, in a move aimed at consolidating and cleaning up the chaotic sector.
Hebei in northern China is thought to be responsible for about a fifth of the airborne pollutants that drift across the country's capital, Beijing, and bringing the province's ill-disciplined steel industry to heel is regarded as a key part of efforts to cut smog in the region.
"We want to reduce output by more than 60 million tonnes and through this our energy-saving and emission-cutting will greatly improve," Governor Zhang Qingwei told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the national parliament.
The steel sector is one of six major industries that will be targeted by the Ministry of Environmental Protection for "special emissions restrictions" beginning in April.
Zhang did not give a timeframe for the closures, but industry sources previously told Reuters the deadline for the capacity cuts would be 2020.
Reuters earlier reported that Hebei was under pressure to slash capacity in the province by at least 50 million tonnes to around 200 million tonnes and consolidate the sector under 15 large steel firms.
Overcapacity has been identified as one of the major challenges facing China's steel sector, with the China Iron and Steel Association routinely blaming small and privately-owned mills -- especially those in Hebei -- for "rampantly" expanding their facilities and eroding sector margins.
The long-awaited restructuring programme is expected to seek the closure or consolidation of thousands of small mills throughout Hebei, and is likely to strengthen the position of state-owned enterprises such as the Hebei Iron and Steel Group and the Shougang Group.
But Zhang rejected the idea that Hebei's privately-owned mills would bear the brunt of the restructuring programme, saying the government "would support those companies that do well, whether they are state- or privately-owned."
A government plan in January said China would aim to bring 60 percent of total steel production capacity under the control of its top 10, mostly state-owned, mills by 2015.
China's privately-owned mills produced 362 million tonnes of crude steel last year, about half of total national output, according to industry data. (Reporting by David Stanway; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)


text: 24 January 2000 Fresh in from far out - Shetland New Statesman Scotland - All in the course of a day's scran Sign up for our weekly email * The soul of a scranner lurks deep within me. Any seashore will have it clamouring to examine the tide-wrack for seaborne treasures. A bale or two of cannabis would be, well, interesting, but some good rope and a few fishing floats would be fine. Oh, and maybe an unbroken fish box or two to claim the money back on from the supplier. Scranning, being on the scran, looking for scran . . . all Scots expressions meaning, in specifically Shetlandic terms, beachcombing. Sooth, it can also imply the general propensity to rake through rubbish in search of . . . well, rubbish with some kind of personal appeal. The Blade, as the strand below our house is called, is a natural trap for all kinds of Atlantic debris. To be specific, wood. Big bits of wood. Tree trunks - some of them deck cargo washed from passing ships, some giant logs that have floated all the way from the St Lawrence. And these present something of a problem. For I am not alone in my scrannism. I have competition from Zander, a middle-aged man whose arthritis keeps him permanently off work, thus giving him sufficient time to pick winkles in massive, very profitable quantities and obsessively scour the shore for wood, which he then stores and occasionally sells. We never speak, but always smile and wave at each other politely when passing on scran patrol. I am on a moral crusade to defeat his malingering. I'd never tell on him, obviously, but I can stop him getting my wood. In truth, we are the deadliest of enemies. Both of us anxiously watch the weather for big westerlies, and will be up at the crack of dawn, scanning the beach for scran. If a big log does arrive, the aim is to get to it first, mark it with a length of rope knotted in a particular way, and then watch through binoculars the discomfiture on our opposite number's face when he turns up to claim what he thinks is his prize. By such pathetic rivalries are my days enlivened. Scranning, though, has its perils. Dead and rotting whales, seals, sheep and dogs can turn up, though thankfully so far no human remains. Despite the "Over the Side is Over" campaign to stop fishermen chucking all kinds of rubbish into the ocean, nasties such as drums of waste diesel still rumble in, along with every conceivable sort of plastic container and innumerable shoes and rubber gloves. Oil is the worst. The Blade has not been hit by hydrocarbons since the last war, when heavy bunker oil from a torpedoed merchantman came ashore in huge lumps. Almost 60 years later, some of it is still there, solidified on to rocks like road tar. Other parts of Shetland have had more recent visitations from the black stuff. The Braer, for many of us who watched the doomed tanker rip herself apart on the island we love, was like a visitation from hell. A gale of driving oil, black beaches, thousands of dead birds and fish, the stink of fuel everywhere. A hurricane swept away the worst of the pollution, and most of the 85,000 tonnes of oil was light, easily dispersed. Still, the long-term effects on the shellfish industry remain. The Esso Bernicia in 1978 spilt only 1,174 tonnes of much heavier fuel oil but killed 4,000 seabirds, far more than died due to the Braer. Jonathan Wills, boatman, environmentalist, author (and the man who preceded one Gordon Brown as student rector of Edinburgh University) tells me it will take another 20 years for the population of Great Northern Divers in Sullom Voe to recover. Now the French Atlantic coast is being ravaged by huge quantities of the same sort of oil which caused such havoc in Shetland 22 years ago. The damage is horrific, and the committee set up to deal with the Amoco Cadiz pollution crisis in, coincidentally also 1978, which was on the point of being wound up, is being revived to fight for compensation. There but for the grace of God, and one of the best-regulated oil terminals in the world, go all of us in these northern islands. But ships similar to the Erika, the old and very dodgy tanker whose foundering released this dreadful curse on Brittany, are still sailing around Britain's coastline. Action needs to be taken to stop ruthless and cynical shipowners and insurers risking major incidents like this through their use of inadequate vessels and crews. Meanwhile, Zander and I will continue to fight quietly and politely over our logs, scranning like blazes, while in Brittany, all the junk and delight of the incoming sea is swamped by thick, black sludge. Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 24 January 2000 issue of the New Statesman, The New Statesman Essay - The tyranny of the brands More


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There have been many smartphones in the past that lay claim to the title of being the world's thinnest however with manufacturers constantly releasing new models this title constantly gets transferred. Right now the "world's thinnest 4G smartphone" goes to Vivo X3L which has already been released in the Chinese market. This device is an update to the previously released Vivo X3 which now comes with a 4G feature.
So what made the BBK Vivo X3L deserve this title? Its body of only 6.75 mm thin is the main reason behind this. Despite being very thin this device still packs in some serious hardware power similar to that of the Vivo X3. It sports a 5-inch display with a 720p resolution. It uses an unspecified quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which we believe is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926. It uses 2GB of RAM and has 16 GB of internal storage space.
Technical Specifications
- Networks: GSM (GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900), TD-SCDMA2000, TD-SCDMA1900, TD-LTE2600 (B38), TD-LTE2300 (B40), TD-LTE1900 (B39), TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, LTE
- Dimensions: 71.1 x 143.3 x 6.75 millimetres
- Weight: 166 grams (battery included)
- OS: Google Android 4.3 FunTouch OS 1.2
- Display: 5-inch IPS TFT, 720 x 1280
- CPU: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
- Internal Storage: 16GB expandable using microSD
- Rear Camera: 8 MP autofocus with LED flash
- Front Camera: 5MP
- GPS: Assisted GPS, QuickGPS, Geotagging
- Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
- Battery: 2360 mAh
The Vivo X3L comes with impressive specs that may not be of a flagship model caliber but nonetheless it still packs some power to it. Its 5-inch display with 720p resolution is just right for viewing various multimedia content. Its use of a quad core processor combined with 2GB of RAM will provide a smooth user experience and can even handle some of the latest HD games out in the market today.
The key feature of this device is its ability to connect to a 4G LTE network. This allows consumers to experience blazingly fast Internet speeds allowing for quick access of websites or fast downloading of files.
This device has a dual-SIM functionality which means that it can connect to two carriers simultaneously. Most phones made in China come with a dual-SIM feature and it's no surprise that BBK made this feature present in this device. Phones that can connect to two networks are popular in most countries and among prepaid consumers since they can choose which carrier to use for calls and for text messaging based on the rates being offered.
The Vivo X3L is now on sale for 2498RMB or roughly $401 and can be bought at the Vivo online store and Tmall.
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I know I'm not the only person who's been met with a solemn facial expression and a softly murmured, "I'm so sorry" after disclosing a hearing loss.
Truth be told, I've struggled a lot socially, academically, and financially since I suddenly lost more than 80 decibels of hearing in both ears as a teenager. Learning to navigate the world largely without a sense that I grew up with has not been easy. But at the age of 24, I'm beginning to notice the ways in which hearing loss has shaped my life in ways I wouldn't take back for anything.
I'm now preparing for a career as an anthropologist, but I wasn't always so curious about people. After experiencing such an abrupt change in my sensory abilities, I was awakened to the seemingly obvious fact that human beings don't all engage with the world in the same way. Suddenly I wanted to know what life was like for the blind, the culturally Deaf; for refugees from war-torn countries and for people whose opinions I didn't agree with. Learning about the human experience in all of its astonishing variation continues to excite and amaze me on a near-daily basis.
As a student, I've had to work harder than many of my classmates to keep up with the material. This may seem like a drawback, but it's led me to develop a ruthless work ethic that continues to benefit me in everything I do. Having to constantly assert myself in requesting accommodations has also given me a lot of practice in sticking up for myself and not taking it personally when someone makes negative assumptions.
Thanks to the amount of effort it sometimes takes for a hearing person to communicate with me, many people don't ever give it a second try. Those that do are always patient, considerate human beings that I'm glad to have as friends. My social circle is undoubtedly smaller than it would be if I could hear better, but I'll take quality over quantity any day.
Last but not least, losing my hearing led me to discover the richness of Deaf culture. In the months after being diagnosed, I was sent to speech therapy and told I wasn't "deaf enough" to learn to sign. So I scraped by with inadequate accommodations and rapidly declining confidence until I took my first American Sign Language class in college. Since then, I've been addicted to absorbing the art, poetry, and perspectives of Deaf people all over the world.
Later on, I began seeing a Deaf therapist who introduced me to the idea that I could choose to engage with the hearing world on my terms. While it struck me as a strange idea at the time, I've come to understand that I don't have to wear my hearing aids, strain to hear, or even use my voice if I don't want to. If I'm lucky enough to be in graduate school soon, I fully intend to make good use of an interpreter. For those days when I just need to grab some groceries, I can break out the pencil and paper and save my energy for more important things than stumbling through pointless chit-chat with the checkout clerk.
In the process of embracing my deafness, I've become more accepting of myself on the whole. I no longer grieve the loss of my hearing, because I'm proud of the person I've become without it.
Kiela Gwin is a partially deaf freelance content creator from the United States. She wants to study human evolution in graduate school. You can read about her adventures on experimentalways.com and follow her on Twitter: @KielaGwin.
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I have naturally really long eyelashes, but I always think they are not very thick! I have been sent a product by beautytrix, it's called Flirties, it's an eyelash enhancing serum that is ment to give you fuller, thicker and longer lashes in weeks.
It says to apply twice daily for 12-16 weeks until eyelashes have reached maximum length, then reduce to using it 2-3 times a week. This is there tip for maximum results. I haven't been using it for 12 weeks, but I have definitely noticed a difference in the thickness of my lashes.
Usually I don't really believe in serums like this, but after trying it my faith has definitely changed, I didn't notice a result until about 1.5-2 weeks in, but I think that's because it took a while to stimulate growth.
A 3ml bottle costs £19.95 which on a teenagers budget is a bit pricy, but if your eyelashes need to be either longer or fuller, I think it's worth it.
My lashes, are thicker and fuller and I'm very impressed with the result!
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A decade ago it was 1 in 4. Now Aussie-made models top the wishlists of only 1 in 8 new car intenders
In 2003, over 1 in 4 Australians planning to buy a new car in the next four years intended to get a model manufactured here. Ten years on, and that Aussie-made intention has more than halved to around 1 in 8 new car buyers, the latest automotive data from Roy Morgan Research shows.
In fact, a similar proportion of 2003 buyers specifically wanted a Holden Commodore as want any Australian made car today. The Holden Commodore remains the most popular locally made car with 4% of all new car intenders putting the model (or one of its variants) on top of their to-buy list.
Holden's Cruze is now the second most sought after locally made car (2.4%), with purchase intention in 2013 surpassing that for Toyota's Camry/Vienta (2.1%) for the first time, although the Camry Hybrid scores an additional 0.8% of the market.
In 2003, 7.3% of buyers named the Ford Falcon/Fairmont/G-Series as the new car they planned to buy; by 2013, this was just 1.7%. Despite our growing penchant for SUVs, the 1.3% intending to buy a Ford Territory is the model's lowest result since 2009.
% of New Car Intenders who intend to buy the locally made cars:
Source: Roy Morgan Single Source (Australia): January 2003 – December 2013, New Car Intenders (next 4 years) average annual n = 6178
The decline in intention to buy Australian made cars is largely due to a decline in popularity of the types of cars made in Australia. Large Cars were most popular in 2003 with more than 26% of the market after a model from this segment, well ahead of Small Cars on 16.5% and Compact SUVs on 8.3%. A decade later, and those wanting a Large Car have shrunk to 7.6% of the total new car market, behind Small and Medium, and Medium and Large SUVs.
Jordan Pakes, Group Account Director – Automotive, Roy Morgan Research, says:
"Over the last 10 years, Australian car buying preferences have changed substantially – with the small car market in Australia now clearly the dominant segment with 1 in 4 new car buyers considering a model from this class. SUVs are also taking share from the once-dominant large car segment, with more than 20% of buyers now after either a Medium or Large SUV.
"One important factor influencing shifts in preference is the sheer increase in options for Australians. The number of brands available for purchase has increased by almost 25% since 2003, with those such as Aston Martin, Infiniti, Skoda, Isuzu Ute and Great Wall now available and many makes also boosting their model lists. An Australian new car buyer now chooses from over 350 vehicles.
"The strong Australian dollar, decreasing import tariffs and Australians' appetite for new cars is making our market more attractive to importers than ever before.
"Initially designed to protect the local automotive industry, import tariffs have been on the decline since the '90s – dropping to just 5% in 2010 for any vehicles imported from a country with no free trade arrangement with Australia.
"When combining the increase in choice, changing vehicle preferences, higher local labour costs, strong Australia dollar, increasing petrol prices and decreased tariff protection it is not surprising to see the gradual demise of the locally built large car.
"From a consumer perspective, the end of the local automotive industry could actually result in new cars becoming more affordable. Around 690,000 new cars sold in Australia last year were hit with the import tariff—but with no local car industry to protect the government may not be able to justify tariffs. That could save car importers a combined $1billion+ per annum in fees, potentially available to be passed on to Australian consumers."
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Discussion in 'Model S: Driving Dynamics' started by Calvin.K, Apr 1, 2014.
So three fires is several? (Only two were road debris relates anyway so 'a pair')
Plus he is walking underneath the battery pack making it sound like the titanium plate will cover the entire battery pack (whereas this forum has found it's only in the front). Possible that's what he thinks, but he should do better research first.
Didn't we establish that the titanium is only forward of the battery pack?
I really wish auto journalists would at least do minimal research before reporting.
Yes, that seems certain. All the new "shield" pieces are forward of the pack with one piece at the leading edge of the pack.
Not to be a smart-ass, but yes, 3 is by definition "several" (More than two, but not many).
Either way, not a very well-put-together video.
There is one roughly 3" diameter by 14" extrusion which is attached to the aluminum cross member which acts to chew up or otherwise excite debris for exit from under the car. This extrusion is Ti. There is also a thin flat aluminum plate which fills the gap between the rear cross member and the leading edge of the battery.
It is an incredibly elegant solution.
Only two were road debris though. The other was ramming through a concrete wall at 100 mph which this fix doesn't address. I realize several can technically cover it but If it is only two or three he should say that.
I think it's actually an aluminum extrusion and a titanium plate. At least, that's what Elon says: Tesla Adds Titanium Underbody Shield and Aluminum Deflector Plates to Model S | Blog | Tesla Motors
Three pieces are described: a leading round hollow aluminum crossmember, a subsequent flat Ti plate, and then a shallow-angle aluminum extrusion. In the "main" thread on this subject (which I expect this will eventually get merged in to), we have pictures where the last 2 items are visible.
That makes more sense. Thank you for the correction.
That Consumer Reports video was shockingly inaccurate. The description of the titanium plate was wrong, there was no mention of the two aluminum pieces, and calling TWO road debris accidents "several" is simply wrong.
It would have been so easy to get the facts right
Here is what the aluminum extrusions and the titanium plate look like. They are installed in the front of the battery to protect the 90° angle in front of the battery and deflect or crush anything that impacts it.
Wow, that plate is much smaller than I imagined. Thanks for the pics!
That can't be more than $50 in parts. Add in $125 for an hour of labor and we're looking at most $5M to retrofit the entire existing fleet of 30k cars.
Going forward there's no way that's going to affect margins in any measurable way on new cars. Smart business and good engineering here.
CR needs to go get the update/upgrade, then put their S back up on the lift and have a look-see. Then maybe they could get their report correct. zdre has the photos above, I've had it installed. See many other cross posts on the subject.
I had mine installed today.
Did you get all three pieces installed? Could you post photos of those as well?
Happy get a good visual of the completed installation. It's hard to imagine any aerodynamic penalty as the modification appears to fit flush with the battery. I assume that the plastic shield must be trimmed back to accommodate the visible aluminium piece? Maybe some Speed Tape would close that gap.


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Neither squad of Vipers opened fire on each other. They all nearly ran into each other and they started playing this dance with each other. Meanwhile, Starbuck was in the Blackbird at the Cylon fleet. She took pictures of the large Cylon vessel and then Jumped back to Galactica.
In Apollo's Raptor, the Pegasus CAG relieved Apollo. Apollo went aft and without the Pegasus CAG knowing typed a coded message to Starbuck. When the Blackbird Jumped into range, the Pegasus and Galactica Vipers went after it, thinking it was a Cylon Raider. Starbuck told them that she was a friendly and downloaded the pictures of the Cylon ship to Pegasus and Galactica.
Cain and Adama decided to meet on Colonial One. There, they came to a compromise. Cain would hold off the executions until after the fleet attacked the Cylons. After Cain left, Roslin told Adama that this could only end one way. "You've gotta kill her." She told him that once Cain had him out of the way, she was going to dump the civilian fleet.
Starbuck met with Cain, who made her Pegasus CAG and promoted her to Captain. Starbuck told Cain that she wanted Apollo in her flight squad. Cain agreed and said that her plan was to go back to the Colonies and "kick the Cylons the frak out of our home". Starbuck sais that that was a great idea. Baltar was in the cell with Gina, the Number Six model, when Cain and a few armed guards came in. Cain kicked Gina in the face and then Gaius stopped her. Cain left after spitting on Gina. After Cain left, Gina attacked Baltar, choking him. He get her off him and she backed into a corner telling him that she wanted to die.
Back on Galactica, Adama was talking with Laird and got the sense that he was a civilian. Tigh was drinking with Fisk and asked him about that. Fisk said that Pegasus had found about 15 civilian ships a week after the attack. Admiral Cain decided that military needs were priority. So Pegasus stripped the ships of parts, including their FTL drives. Pegasus also drafted several people, including 15 from the Scylla. The people on the Scylla refused to go, so Cain ordered her marines to shoot the family of anyone who refused to go. Two families were lined up against the bulkhead and shot.
Back in the Pegasus cell, Apollo went to fill in Helo and the chief. Baltar gave Gina some clothes. She again told him that she wanted to die. He told her that her consciousness would just be downloaded into another body. She told him, "Not if you destroy that," referring to a picture of the Cylon ship that Gaius was holding. It was revealed that this ship is the Resurrection Ship. Since the Colonial Fleet is so far away from the Cylon homeworld, the downloading process does not work over that distance. This ship is a safety net, downloading the consciousness of the Cylons who are killed. Starbuck then plans the op to destroy the Resurrection Ship. The fleet will jump ahead of the Resurrection Ship away from the Basestars. This will attract the bulk of the Cylon Raiders. Most of the fleet will Jump away, but several ships will stay behind, pretending to have trouble with their FTL drives. Galactica will also jump away with the fleet while Pegasus will Jump to the other side of the Basestars. Galactica will then join the Pegasus to keep the two Basestars occupied. Apollo will then Jump in on the other side of the Resurrection ship with the Blackbird. He'll take out the FTL drives to prevent their escape. Galactica and Pegasus will then launch it's Vipers and use nukes to destroy the Resurrection Ship. That is the plan.
Cain and Fisk leave in a Raptor to go back to Pegasus. Adama requests that Starbuck stay behind to talk with her. Cain tells Fisk that she is reassigning him to Galactica. She tells him to handpick the most loyal marines. She will put him in Galactica CIC to "be her eyes and ears aboard Galactica". She tells him not to leave CIC at all during the attack. She says that as soon as the attack is over, she will call him on the wireless and tell him "Execute Case Orange". He is to have marines positioned in strategic locations throughout the ship. She says that when she gives that command, "Terminate Adama's command. Starting with Adama." Adama asks Starbuck to do something for her. He says that after the attack is over, he wants her to dock with Pegasus and report directly to their CIC. He tells her to take Apollo with her to watch her back. He tells her that when he calls her on the wireless and tells her downfall, she is to pull out her gun and shoot Admiral Cain in the head.
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Phase I of Infusion of Selected Donor NK Cells After HLA Identical Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Prepared With Reduced Intensity Conditioning - DLI-NK/IPC 2012-003
In the mid 90's, it has been shown that donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI), when given for
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML) that has relapsed after conventional allogeneic stem cell
transplantation (SCT), result in a high incidence of durable cytogenetic and molecular
remissions. However, regular documented effects are the occurrence of secondary aplasia
and/or graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) including the post RIC situation. These effects are
related to the high content of cytotoxic T cells in the DLI. Attempts to deplete CD8+
T-cells from DLI have been conducted with promising results but are not totally
More recently the infusion of r-IL2 ex-vivo activated autologous or allogeneic NK-selected
cells have been studied and the safety established in patients presenting various
Indeed, NK are thoroughly characterized in terms of genotype, phenotype and function.
Although a handful of clinical-grade reagents and devices exist that give access to the
human NK cell compartment, an immuno-selection device exists that allows for the selection
of NK cells from various types of hematopoietic cell collections in view of clinical
applications: the process produces CD3-/CD56+ cells in two steps and have been used in the
previous experiences.
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Occurence of grade 3-4 toxicity within 30 days of NK cells infusion
To establish the safety of donor NK cells infusion after HLA matched allogeneic transplant prepared by RIC.
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Guys, how many tattoos are too many on a girl?
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I don't mind a few small, cute tattoos, like for instance a heart or a butterly. But if its anything dark and gothic, like skulls, and snakes, and fire, they look really ugly. And its also about teh size and location of the tattoo. If its anything that covers a large portion of skin, its a turn off (such as an arm sleeve).00|00|0
depends how hot she is. the hotter the more acceptable.00|00|0
It depends on the individual, some girls look great with many and some girls look odd with just a few.00|00|0
Too much is when your clothes can't hide them.00|00|0
I love full-body tattoos. I don't care how many she has as long as 1) they're creative and 2) they're not on her face.00|00|0
it doesn't really matter to me unless ur completely covered in them00|00|0
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Tattoos don't look "good" on anyone, and when they're on girls, they look worse.
Add to it that 90% of the time the tattoo will be either:
A) A feather
B) A bird
C) A knot
D) A dreamcatcher
E) A stupid quote
People think they're "edgy", but it's about as conformist as you can get.
I agree with everything except that no one looks good with tattoos. None of what I would want are like what you suggested.
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One or two very small ones are OK, like beauty marks, anything past that is progressively less attractive.00|00|0
one. i dont like tattoos and i think those girls who have them have issues. why make a permanent mark on you that you might regret later. aren't you satisfied with your natural skin?00|00|0
That's not the point for me. I am going to get a small tattoo on each ankle that each of my family members are getting. It's a family simple. I also would like a cross on one of my shoulder blades. But I also found another design I think is breathtakingly beautiful that I would put on my other shoulder.
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Today/Epiphany Carols, 6.30pm Join us for a festival of Epiphany carols Into All The World with readings and music from the Choir of St Martin's with three meditative reflections from Sam Wells.
The 86th BBC Radio 4 St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal The amount raised by the 2012 Christmas Appeal is now well over £1.5 million, which we've reached in record time. Thanks to those who have given, and to those who have given time to answer calls and open post. There is an exhibition on the railings of Church Path and downstairs in the Foyer showing how the money raised is used building hope to help people change their lives through the work of The Connection at St Martin's and the Vicar's Relief Fund. You can make a donation online at www.smitf.org/christmas or by using the red Christmas Appeal envelopes, or write a message on a brick in the foyer and stick on our display.
This week/A Theology of Everyday Things: Thursdays 1.00pm Starting on Thursday 10 January, our Lunchbreak service reaches out to the many people who work around St Martin's during the week. This year Revd Will Morris will lead three ten-week series of talks on a 'Theology of Everyday Things'. The first series looks at a 'Theology of the Office'. Please pick up a flyer with more details at the back of Church.
This week/John Catto and Clare Richardson are to be married at St Martin's on 12 January. They hope all their friends from the congregation will join them for the service at 1.30 and for drinks and cake afterwards in St Martin's Hall.
Living the Questions evolves Living the Questions continues in January with our aim of giving people a place to bring their questions about the Christian faith and their spiritual experience, meeting after coffee, at 12.15 in the Austen Williams Room, 6 St Martin's Place. As usual, there will be a dvd followed by discussion groups, and next term we will continue to use the new dvd materials. This term's dates: 13, 20 Jan, 10, 17, 24 Feb, 10, 17 Mar. All are welcome to come along. Further details: firstname.lastname@example.com
Monday choral concerts, 6.30-7.30pm, all tickets £10. 14 January – Purcell and Macmillan with the St Martin's Voices; 28 January – Tallis and Vaughan Williams with the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields; 11 February – Byrd and Britten with the Choral Scholars of St Martin's. Book at the St Martin-in-the-Fields Box Office, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ. Phone 020 7766 1100 or online at www.smitf.org.
The St Martin's breakfast group meets next on 16 January in the Café in the Crypt from 7.45-8.30am. All welcome. For more information contact Caroline Essex via the Parish Office.
Opening Epiphany Did you come to the Day Conference "Opening the Roof?" Are you a person living with illness or disability , or a friend or supporter, who would value an evening to gather together? We meet for an evening's simple liturgy, with a vegetarian supper to follow (liturgy c/o Fiona Macmillan, supper c/o Jeff Claxton) on Wednesday 16 January from 6.00pm onwards in the Austen Williams Room (liturgy at 6.30pm). If you are unfamiliar with the St Martin's site please meet at the Box Office in the Crypt at 6.15pm. All are very welcome to join us – rsvp to Revd Clare Herbert via the Parish Office or email email@example.com
The Meditation Group meets next in the DSC on Weds 16 January 2013 at 7.00pm.
The Archers (40s and 50s et al) Thursday 24 January 2013, 7pm in the Austen Williams Room. We will start with Communion, followed by supper and a Burns celebration. Details to follow. Please contact James or Janet Allan via the Parish Office if you wish to attend.
Wednesday 30 January, 7pm, Open Table: What is the Spirit saying to the Churches? The Gospel for LGBT Christians a lecture by the Revd Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin in the Fields, for Open Table, the Changing Attitude Group for Greater London, St Martin's Hall, Lower Crypt.
Lent Study Course 2013 will take place at St Martin-in-the-Fields each Monday night during Lent from Monday 18 February-25 March. The theme is Power and Passion: Six Characters in Search of Resurrection, based on Sam Wells' book which was chosen as The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book in 2007. More information to follow in the next few weeks.
Silent Retreat Weekend, 1-3 March at the Sisters of St Andrew, Eden Hall, Edenbridge. If you would like to come please mark this date in your diary and watch this space for flyers and application forms to be available.
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Danny Li, Executive Consultant for Topco Manufacturing Ltd., was appointed to serve as President for the SMTA Hong Kong Chapter Executive Committee for the 2009-10 term.
Maverick Luk, Public Relations Manager at Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., was appointed Senior Vice President.
Simon Wong, Director of The Refined Industry Co., Ltd., was named Vice President of Memberships.
Michael Wong, Director-Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Computing and Power, Emerson Network Power, was appointed Vice President of Technology.
Alfred Sham, Vice President of Computime International Ltd., was appointed Vice President of Training.
John Lau, SMTA Hong Kong Chapter, was named Honorary Secretary.
Kenny Man, Senior Manager at NEC Tokin Hong Kong Ltd., was named Honorary Treasurer.
The following members will serve as Executive Committee members: Peter Sun, Vice President of Business Development at Ryder Industries Ltd.; Simon Lam, General Manager at Qantas Technology Ltd.; Abby Tsoi, Director of Kasion Automation Ltd.; Alex Choi, General Manager at VTech Communications Ltd.; Ivan Leung, Executive Director of Sun East Technology (Holdings) Ltd.; and Sam Leung, Vice President of Business Development at Excelstor Technology.
Advisory Council members for the 2009-2010 term also were inaugurated at the ceremony. Council members include: Professors YC Chan and Edward Yung, Chair Professors for the EE Department at the City University of Hong Kong. Professor KB Chan, Chairman of the Surface Mount Technology (Holdings) Ltd. was named Honorary President.


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Mobio Technologies, Inc (formerly Mobio Identity Systems, Inc.), an international mobile payments and marketing company, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2011 Dairy Queen® Miracle Treat Day campaign. Dairy Queen® (DQ) has created 7.9 million Mobio-enabled Blizzard® cups that have been distributed to every DQ location across Canada. Beginning July 18, 2011, DQ customers can pull out their Smartphones and scan the special QR barcode on the Blizzard® cup to donate instantly to the Children's Miracle Network. Through Mobio®, customers can access stories of miracle children who have been helped by generous donations as well as join the DQ Blizzard® Fan Club, Like DQ on Facebook or follow DQ on Twitter.
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Hey I need some help I'm a girl and I'm sort of new to this life of dating and I have this guy that I like and also have a crush on him but thing is I'm still trying to get to know him and he works at a coffee shop but I didn't talk to this guy much this week due to that I was not feeling like myself and today I did explain to him that i was a bit off but I told him that it was nothing to do with him so was I doing the right thing in telling him and wondering if this guy would still want me to be chatting to him and I did notice that he was checking me out last week and I suppose that I was a good thing meaning that he could possibly be interested in me but course I'm not sure at all please can anyone help me
Not sure if I'm doing the right thing need some help?
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Although it was ok to say that you feel or have been feeling ill, you shouldn't have added that it has nothing to do with him. You also didn't need your behavior to him as you are not dating and you don't know whether or not he is interested in you. Not fatal mistakes or even that much of a mistake (it really depends on his personality as to whether or not it was a mistake and how big of a mistake they were, but most guys wouldn't think much of it).
Just try and relax and put him in a good mood whenever you are around him.00|00|0
Ok sorry I over exaggerated when I said that it has nothing to do with him I didn't say that to him I just got carried away with what I was trying to say and need help with I just only said to him that I wasn't feeling like myself that's all and I'm just worried if I scared him away by not wanting to speak to me again I just wanted a friendship with him first and I'm trying to build that up and really wanting to get his number so that I can meet up with him outside his work place and that's all I'm wanting to do at the moment and I also i do get nervous talking to him I just really want to get his number that's all and be friends with him
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Cool that's great or even tomorrow you can help and it is ok for me to say to him that he makes a good cup of coffee or maybe not I just want to get his number and not sure how
Or is there a way of getting a guy to ask for my number and if so how can I make this happen 😀
You aren't doing anything wrong really; get to know him better and be sure to test the waters a little bit to know exactly where you stand with him00|00|0
That's really good to hear I was just being honest with him that's all but I was a bit over exaggerating when I said that it has nothing to do with him I just said that I wasn't feeling like myself to him that's all but anyways as you were saying how would I go about to test the waters with him
your all over the place. dating is not that hard. just relax and when you see him flirt a little bit. he's the guy so he should do the rest00|00|0
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Last Month at the Federal Circuit - May 2002
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In Ecolab Inc. v. Paraclipse, Inc., No. 01-1204 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 3, 2002), the Federal Circuit affirmedin- part and vacated-in-part a district court's denial of JMOL on two issues of noninfringement, remanding for a new trial, and reversed the district court's decision that the Defendant waived its right to assert invalidity defenses as a consequence of an earlier consent judgment. Ecolab Inc. ("Ecolab") sued Paraclipse, Inc. ("Paraclipse") for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,365,690 ("the '690 patent") in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. The '690 patent, commercially implemented as the StealthTM trap, relates to lighted insect traps used to trap flies in restaurants, hospitals, and other sensitive areas where traditional means of insect control are undesirable. Paraclipse manufactures and sells a competing insect trap, the Insect Inn IV trap ("Insect IV"), and was sued by Ecolab previously in the same court because of an earlier product, the Insect Inn II trap ("Insect II"). Concerning the jury verdict of noninfringement, the Federal Circuit found that the jury instructions were partially flawed and that the error was prejudicial. Ecolab at trial, however, failed to contest the jury instructions and/or propose alternative instructions for the Court's consideration. Thus, the Court considered whether Ecolab's failure to object to the instructions constituted waiver under Fed. R. Civ. P. 51 or whether its objection at the Markman hearing was sufficient to preserve the issue for appeal under the Rule's futility exception. At the Markman hearing, Ecolab fully briefed its position concerning the proper construction of certain terms in the claims. Thus, on appeal, Ecolab argued that it would have been futile for it to have objected to the jury instructions or to have proposed conflicting jury instructions because the instructions were consistent with the Markman order. Because the Federal Circuit found that there was no error in this portion of the jury instructions, however, it determined that there was no need to finally dispose of the futility issue. The Federal Circuit also ruled that the consent judgment, which resolved the previous litigation between the parties, did not bar Paraclipse from asserting invalidity of the '690 patent. In the earlier consent decree, Paraclipse had agreed to the validity and enforceability of the '690 patent. The Court concluded that such a generic statement only precludes future assertions of invalidity if the accused products in both suits are essentially the same. Thus, the Court compared Paraclipse's earlier product, Insect II, which prompted the consent decree, with its now-accused infringing product, Insect IV, to determine if the two were essentially the same. Finding several differences between Paraclipse's devices, the Court determined that they were not essentially the same, and, therefore, Paraclipse should be allowed to challenge the validity of the '690 patent at the new trial.


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A late one
This is a few weeks late but it shows the general demeanor of Ankaragucu fans (and Gencler fans for that matter), at the moment.
Flying Dutchman Kanka Carlo took this photo during Ankaragucu's loss to Besiktas in the Cup a few weeks ago.
On the left we have a dejected Maniac Kanka Harun and his mate Sir Eski.