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wikiHow to Cure Impetigo
Three Parts:Understanding the ConditionTreating ImpetigoLimiting Risk FactorsCommunity Q&A
Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection, most commonly seen in children. It is easily spread in close quarters and is very contagious, so it can be passed in places such as schools and day cares.[1] Because it is spread by contact, impetigo is also commonly seen in people participating in contact sports, such as wrestling. This skin rash can become more serious, so you do want to get it treated as soon as possible.
Part 1
Understanding the Condition
1Look for red sores. Non-bullous impetigo is the most common type of the disorder, and it manifests with tiny blisters that become red sores on the skin. These sores are filled with a yellow or honey-colored fluid. After a few days, these sores rupture and ooze pus for several days.[2][3]
2Look on the body for larger blisters. Bullous impetigo is a less common form of impetigo, usually caused by the bacteria S. aureus. It creates larger blisters that are less likely to burst.[6]
- The blisters in bullous impetigo may be found on the chest, abdomen, and diaper area of young children and babies.[7]
3Check the leg area. A third, more severe type of impetigo is ecthyma, which is often caused by Streptococcus bacteria. It may also be caused by Staphylococcus or "staph" bacteria. It often begins on the legs.[8]
- Ecthyma is sometimes called "deep impetigo" because its symptoms are similar to other types of impetigo, but they occur deeper into the skin.
- Look for small, red-bordered blisters. These blisters are often filled with pus and may look like they're very deep in the skin. After the blisters burst, you will see ulcers with thick, brownish-black crusts.[9] This type of impetigo is much more painful.[10]
- The ulcers from ecthyma will look "punched out" (well defined) around the borders, and the surrounding skin is often red and calloused.[11] Unlike blisters, these ulcers will not heal or go away on their own.
4Visit the doctor. If you think you or your child has impetigo, the best course of action is to visit the doctor. The doctor can help ascertain that the rash on you or your child is, in fact, impetigo, as well as prescribe you the best medication.[12]
5Avoid touching it. The rash is extremely contagious, so try to avoid touching the rash if possible. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap if you do touch the rash.[13]
Part 2
Treating Impetigo
1Soak the area to remove scabs. To help apply treatments, you may need to remove the top brown scabs first. Press a warm, wet cloth to the area for a few minutes, or soak the area in warm water to soften them.[16] Gently rub the area with a wet, soapy washcloth when done, and rinse with water.[17]
- Be sure to keep the washcloth separate from other people, as it can pass the rash.
2Apply antibiotic ointment. Antibiotic ointment is usually the first treatment option for impetigo, and your doctor will prescribe the best one for your rash. Put on gloves or a finger cot before applying the ointment. Rub the ointment on the affected area.[18]
3Take antibiotic pills if prescribed. The other common treatment option for impetigo is an oral antibiotic. Usually, you take an antibiotic pill once or twice a day, with food, for up to 10 days.[21]
- Your doctor will probably prescribe a topical antibiotic first, unless you have an extensive or resistant rash. Resistance to oral antibiotics is becoming a problem, so doctors tend not to prescribe them unless absolutely necessary.[22]
- Your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic such as diclocacillin or cephalexin. If you are allergic to penicillin, she may prescribe clindamycin or erythromycin.
4Always take the medication for the allotted time. Whether you are on pills or cream, follow your doctor's instructions for how long you should take it. Even if you seem to be better, the bacteria may not be completely gone, and it can come back worse if you don't finish out your medication.[23]
5Don't scratch sores. While it can be tempting to scratch the sores, it can also make the rash worse. It can spread the rash across your body or to another person.[24]
6Know when to see a doctor again. If you still have the rash after 7 days and it isn't showing signs of healing, you should return to your doctor, as he or she may need to give you a different antibiotic.[25]
7Be aware of potential complications. While this rash is usually not serious, it can cause rare complications. For instance, the strep version can lead to a rare disease, poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, which can harm the kidneys. If anyone with impetigo has dark urine, you should go back to the doctor to discuss the problem.[29] Other complications include:[30][31]
- Scarring, especially from ecthyma impetigo
- Cellulitis, which is a serious infection that affects tissues beneath your skin
- Guttate psoriasis, a non-infectious skin condition that causes scaly patches on the skin[32]
- Scarlet fever, a rare bacterial infection that may develop from a streptococcus impetigo infection in some cases
- Septicemia, a bacterial blood infection that requires immediate medical attention
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), a serious but rare skin poisoning caused by the staph bacteria
Part 3
Limiting Risk Factors
1Avoid other people. In the first couple of days of infection, especially, it's a good idea to stay home from work or to keep your child home from school or daycare. You remain contagious for up to 2 days after starting treatment.[33]
- Children can return to school 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has started. Cover all impetigo sores with a watertight dressing, and make sure the child keeps them covered while at school.[34]
2Wash your hands regularly. Encourage children to wash their hands as well. Use clean, running water and soap to wash your hands frequently throughout the day. If soap is not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.[35]
- The CDC recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice through.[36]
- Good handwashing hygiene can help avoid the spread of impetigo. Any contact with the discharge from the sores can pass the rash. Nasal discharge can also pass the rash. Washing your hands frequently reduces the likelihood of spreading discharge around.[37]
3Dry out your home. Impetigo is easier to spread when the environment is wet and humid. Air conditioners already take some of the humidity out of the air of your home, but if you live in an especially humid climate, you might want to invest in a dehumidifier for your home.[38]
4Cover cuts and scrapes. The easiest way for impetigo to enter your body is through a cut or scrape. If you or your loved one has cuts, be sure to cover them up with band-aids or clean gauze to provide protection.[39]
5Don't share with a person who has impetigo. Whether you have impetigo or someone you know does, make sure that person keeps her towels and clothes to herself and doesn't share with other people in the family. It's easy to pass the rash if cloth has been rubbed on the infected area.[40]
Community Q&A
Why does my impetigo keep coming back every few weeks? What can I do to stop it?Chris M. Matsko, M.D.Dr. Matsko is a retired Physician in Pennsylvania. He received his M.D. from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007.
Family Medicine PhysicianFirst line therapy for impetigo is triple-strength antibiotic therapy, bacitracin-polymyxin-neomycin, or mupirocin. Other treatments include first generation cephalosporin such as Keflex. Dicloxacillin is also a good treatment.
My impetigo keeps getting bigger and bigger. I already took antibiotics, plus a topical ointment, but it still won't go away. What's the best way to heal my impetigo fast?Chris M. Matsko, M.D.Dr. Matsko is a retired Physician in Pennsylvania. He received his M.D. from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007.
Family Medicine PhysicianIf may take up to seven to 10 days for it to heal properly. The is no ultra-fast treatment. Sounds like you are getting a strong treatment — I would stick with that. If you do not notice any difference in seven days, make an appointment with your doctor to be re-evaluated.
Why does my impetigo often recur over many years?wikiHow ContributorYou may be dealing with a different issue that behaves similarly to impetigo. Go to a dermatologist. You may need antibiotics to keep the bacteria at bay for at least a few years.
Can I leave sores uncovered after using antibiotic cream for seven days?wikiHow ContributorIf there are sores after seven days of using antibiotic cream, go back to the doctor, as you may need a different antibiotic to tackle the problem.
Can it be confused with a cold sore?wikiHow ContributorYes, if it pops up on your lip it can look like a cold sore.
Will steroids help with my impetigo?wikiHow ContributorYes. The medicine prescribed is a steroid cream called mupirocin ointment, and it's USP 2 percent.
I may have the early symptoms of impetigo due to squeezing a pimple. Is there any way I can stop the infection before it gets serious?wikiHow ContributorClean with antibacterial soap, dab peroxide and follow with bacitracin twice a day. Keep it clean and don't pick at it. If it doesn't go away, see a doctor.
Should I change my bedding every day to avoid reinfection?wikiHow ContributorYes. You should at least wash it and change your pillowcase every night. Put on your prescribed cream and cover it with a gauze pad. Make sure you have some form of tape to keep it on.
Can impetigo look like bug bites?wikiHow ContributorYes.
What is a good home remedy for impetigo?wikiHow ContributorTake a wet washcloth and put Phisoderm on it, then scrub the yellow, crusty scab completely off the infected area. When all of the scab has been removed, wipe the area dry, then apply Neosporin.
I feel so ill. My nose has scabs inside. Is this impetigo?
Can my cold sores lead to a secondary infection?
Is it normal for impetigo to be swollen after using the ointment for a day?
What could boils be that show up on a toddler's foot that bursts and turns into sores?
Why do you have to dilute Apple cider vinegar with water?
- Using an antibacterial soap for washing will help with removing the bacteria from the skin.
Sources and Citations
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Study Finds Successful Supply Chain Disruption Strategies Include Integration With Suppliers, Customers And Other Supply Chain Entities
Businesses have been taking even greater strides to protect their supply chains since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to three Iowa State University (ISU) College of Business professors who have studied supply chain security and its effectiveness in businesses nationwide.
Their new study of managers from 69 companies found that having a clear strategy is far more valuable in perceived effectiveness than either availability of resources or management support. So don't just throw money at the security problem, they say.
"We definitely thought we would find results saying, 'the more resources you have, the better you're going to feel about perceived effectiveness,'" said Bobby Martens, an ISU assistant professor of supply chain management and lead author in the study. "One of the things that this perhaps says is that companies may be struggling more with how to deploy those resources to enhance their supply chain security." Martens collaborated with fellow Iowa State supply chain management professors Mike Crum and Dick Poist on the study.
"One of our major findings was the role of internal and external integration in security -- that is, how firms include other areas within the organization when developing their security plans and how firms work with their suppliers, customers and other supply-chain entities," Martin said. "The more companies exhibited internal and external integration, the happier they were with their security."
The researchers also found that improving supply chain security also improved overall supply chain efficiencies.
"Effective security initiatives more often than not produce non-security benefits for the firm as well, such as improved operating efficiencies and more dependable and responsive service to customers," said Crum, who also serves as associate dean of graduate programs in the College of Business. "A good example of this is increased visibility and better monitoring activities across the supply chain."
Food industry's unique challenges
The study's results also showed how firms involved in the food industry perceive their supply chain security to be less effective than firms operating in other industries. The research concluded that the nature of food logistics does, in fact, present unique challenges. They also concluded that food firms also may have higher standards or expectations for security.
"Breaches of food supply chain security or compromises to their products' integrity potentially have far-reaching consequences," Poist said.
The researchers conclude that proactive security planning -- driven by both security and non-security benefits -- appears to be the most effective method to secure supply chains.
The planning should incorporate supply chain partners, including suppliers and customers. Such external integration is consistent with some key government security initiatives, such as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
The authors also found that government has a substantial influence on supply chain security. They wrote that government initiatives that provide incentives -- such as loans, tax credits and/or grants for specific initiatives, including capital security improvements and employee security training -- may more effectively enhance security.
Companies surveyed included manufacturers (35), wholesale distributors (23) and retailers or direct-market companies (11). Approximately half of the respondents had food-grade product. Martens says they surveyed the perceived highest ranking official in the company who had knowledge of his or her firm's supply chain.

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News Archive
The focus is on cables in the territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline) of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, but guidance is also given on cables further offshore.
This Practice Note is available upon request via the 'Documents' page.
ESCA will issue its follow-up press release to industry in due course.
Like food and water, we take the internet for granted. We just expect it to be there, we expect it to work and we care very little about the infrastructure that delivers the internet to us.
The statistic that still surprises many people is that over 98% of all communications are transported globally via a network of optical fibre submarine cables, and not via satellite. Submarine cables, such as the ones owned and maintained by European Subsea Cables Association http://www.escaeu.org member companies are the backbone of the global internet.
Over the last few years the profile of submarine cables has been improving. Two new cable systems (Hibernia Express, AE Connect) have been built across the Atlantic from America to Europe, the first in over a decade. Also new systems that are been backed by the "Big 4 tech companies" are being built and more are planned.
Unfortunately the increase in publicity of new submarine cables has also resulted in an increase in submarine cable myths that refuse to be dispelled. Every few months a story appears that advises sharks are biting submarine cables or the CIA has submarines tapping cables. Below are the top three myths, and why they're wrong.
1. Sharks damage submarine cables. http://www.wired.com/2014/08/shark_cable/
It's a great story guaranteed to be accompanied by a big scary picture of a shark. But there is no evidence that the internet is threatened by sharks. It appeared a few years ago in a story about a new submarine cable with a You Tube clip of a shark being encouraged to bite some kind of cable.
However, a study by the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) of all submarine cable damages from 2007 – 2014 revealed that NO damages whatsoever were attributed to shark activity.
2. Russian submarines are poised to cut submarine cables in the event of conflict. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/26/world/europe/russian-presence-near-undersea-cables-concerns-us.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0
A story James Bond or Jason Bourne would be proud of. It emerged late in 2015 that the USA was concerned about Russian ships and submarines loitering around submarine cables, potentially zeroing in on their locations in readiness to cut them and isolate the USA. To implement such a plan Russia would have to cut some 16 cables in the Atlantic and some 18 cables in the Pacific simultaneously. Whilst not impossible, extremely improbable. Also it is worth remembering that Russia is as dependant on the global submarine cable network as much as any other nation.
The location of submarine cables is not secret, apart from the secret ones! Information on cables is given to the fishing industry via projects such as the European focussed http://www.kis-orca.eu, so as to avoid damage to cables and capsizing of fishing boats.
3. U.S. Submarines and/ or other clandestine agencies are tapping submarine cables http://www.popsci.com/linkedin-profile-reveals-nsa-used-submarines-to-spy-on-undersea-cables
Quite simply this can't be done without being detected by the cable owner. You cannot secretly tap a submarine optical fibre cable without being intrusive to the cable itself.
Light will not escape from an optical fibre unless the fibre is bent to such a degree that the 'angle of incidence' of the incoming light exceeds the 'angle of total internal reflection' of the fibre cladding.
To do this the cable construction would have to be stripped back to expose the bare optical fibres, this includes cutting through the power core of the cable that powers the repeating equipment. The fibre would need to be bent and detection equipment placed on it to capture any escaped light. The light that escaped would diffuse and not be a coherent beam, as it would of been within the fibre. Modern optical fibres can carry 100x100G wavelengths on each fibre that are complexly modulated http://www.xtera.com/high-level-review-new-modulation-formats-high-capacity-optical-networking/ . The chances of any diffuse light collected by detection equipment that would be readable are very slim.
You would have to do this for every optical fibre within the cables which could be around 12 for a trans-oceanic cable or possibly 300 for a shorter haul cable.
Now that's not to say that government agencies do not have access to the information carried on the internet, but there are easier ways to do it than trying to tap a submarine optical fibre cable in the depths of the world's oceans.
Instead of worrying about Russia and submarines, if the governments of the world are really concerned about the protection of submarine cables they should turn their attention to the two main causes of submarine cable damage…………..Fishing and Anchors! Although I think Bond and Bourne may sit that one out.
Peter Jamieson - Chairman, European Subsea Cables Association
Over 60 delegates from the ESCA membership: submarine cable system owners, maintenance authorities, system manufacturers, cable ship operators, consultants and submarine cable route survey companies from many different countries, will discuss and exchange technical, legal and environmental information affecting the industry.
Confirmed speakers on the agenda include:
Eugene Bergin, (Mott MacDonald Ltd) – Overview of CIGRE and Power Cables;
Andrew Thomas, (ETA Connect Ltd) – Challenges Facing The Marine Installer Within The Marine Renewable Power Industry;
Caroline Elliott (Huddersfield University) – An economic evaluation of the UK subsea cables industry encompassing quantitative and qualitative analyses;
Brian Greenwood (Winckworth Sherwood LLP) – Subsea Cables - the planning and environmental regulatory process;
Matthew Frow (Seafish) – Improving offshore awareness & the development of fishermen's training
Other speakers are Peter Barham – Liaison Officer, Aaron Mair – Fishing Industry Consultant, together with updates from the Chairman and Sub-Group Chairmen.
For further information or if you are thinking of becoming a member, please review the website and/or contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
The new association has emerged from what was formally Subsea Cables UK. It is a forum of European companies that own, operate and maintain subsea cables or provide services for the subsea cable industry within European and surrounding waters.
The principal goal of ESCA is the promotion of marine safety, safeguarding of subsea cables from man-made and natural hazards and protecting the rights of operators to install and maintain cables.
Peter Jamieson of Virgin Media and Chairman of the European Subsea Cables Association advised: "The requirement to form this new association has come from our membership and it was the logical evolution of the organisation. Close to 50% of the old UK association members were non-UK. Therefore, we can better serve our members by becoming a more regional association".
Colin Rayman of Red Penguin Associates and ESCA Executive Committee Member advised: "The formation of a European Submarine Cable Association will mean we can now reach out further to enhance our European Maritime and Fishing liaison with Government Departments and Associations with similar interests, and to move closer to attaining mutual understanding of our industries, sharing the seabed safely and maintaining the integrity of assets."
ESCA provides guidance and technical papers freely to members for the benefit of the sector. The membership of the organisation contains expertise from all areas of the industry and convene bi-annually to share ideas and information.
If you are a marine cable owner, operator, consultant or supplier and are interested in joining the European Subsea Cables Association, please either contact our Chairman or Secretary via the 'Contacts' section of the website or download the Membership Application Form, also available on the website via the 'About Us' section.
Guideline No.14 – Power Cable Installation and Guideline No.17 – Testing of AC & DC Subsea Power Cables.
The Guidance has been compiled by a very knowledgeable team from within the European Subsea Cables Association membership and is free to all members.
Tony Zymelka of Zytech Ltd. Chair of the working group that produced the guidance commented "The combined experience of subsea cables that the team and the European Subsea Cables Association bring to these documents has been accumulated over many hundreds of years and many tens of thousands of kilometres of all types of subsea cables installed.
Peter Jamieson of Virgin Media. Chairman of the European Subsea Cables Association added. We have a long history of producing valuable industry guidance that is welcomed globally. Industry experts that are members of the European Subsea Cables Association have freely given their time and experience in the compilation of this guidance for the benefit of all concerned with the subsea cable industry.
The European Subsea Cables Association have therefore produced two articles, one on telecommunication cables and one on power cables. The articles are non-technical in nature and are intending to be an informative and easy read.
The articles can be viewed on our website or are available to download and can be freely distributed.
Please click the following links to download:
Submarine Telecommunications Cables
The visit is in conjunction with the distribution of KIS-ORCA disks which are available free from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation, Kingfisher/Seafish, or available for download from the KIS-ORCA website: http://www.KIS-ORCA.org.
Produced at considerable cost, this additional information distribution was decided by SHEFA after their subsea cable running from Orkney to Banff, which is used to transmit vital and important information, was damaged on three occasions in 2013 after exposed sections were inadvertently snagged by trawlers.
Following these incidents, SHEFA commissioned Kingfisher/Seafish to produce new information in the form of discs and pen drives displaying the cable and highlighting areas where it is not buried and liable to damage.
The updated information will be distributed free by Aaron Mair of Port Hill Marine Ltd. who will be visiting as many ports and fishing businesses as possible from Monday 20th until Friday 24th January to highlight the SHEFA cable and the new information available. Aaron Mair will be accompanied during the tour of Scotland by SHEFA Project Manager Brian Rosendahl.
Run by Aaron Mair, skipper/owner of the Buckie seine netter Astra BCK 67 and the beamer Amoria BCK 36 for 15 years before working with the MMO for 9 years, Port Hill Marine Ltd is contracted as fisheries advisor to the Subsea Cable UK (SCUK) industry including renewables.
The European Subsea Cables Association are the consultative body for the UK Subsea Cable industry representing all the major stakeholders such as BT, Virgin Media, Centrica, Vodafone, Dong, SSE, and many more. The European Subsea Cables Association has a membership of some 40 cable owners and developers. There exists a healthy relationship between the European Subsea Cables Association and SFF and in 2013 both parties signed up to a Memorandum of Understanding in order to progress common understanding between the two industries.
Aaron Mair can be contacted on 01670 542851 and Brain Rosendahl on 00298 243602'


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New World Order Bible Versions Trailer (2014)
01 January 2014
Satan is working behind the scenes to bring about a global government and one world religion. Part of his plan is to convince Christians to turn in their King James Bibles for "new and improved" versions that have been systematically corrupted to advance a New World Order. Once God's people have been disarmed of their spiritual weapon, they will be powerless to stand against it. This compelling documentary by Paul Wittenberger explores the rich textual history of the King James Bible and exposes the corrupt origins of the modern versions. Find out why the King James Bible is consistent with all previous English translations, while the modern versions are all dramatically different. The changes being made in the modern versions are not incidental. They are part of a satanic agenda to undermine key Biblical teachings and prepare the population for an all-inclusive one world religion.
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Midlothian, VA (PressExposure) June 06, 2009 -- A sprouted grain, high protein full nourishment bread said to be God given to Ezekiel in the 6th-century BC. Even the name, Ezekiel, means "God strengthens". So, it has to be good for you.
Ezekiel Bread is generally seen as a "low carb" bread filled with grains, lentils and beans. There are many modern variations, since the Bible offers no quantities. In Ezekiel 4:9 we get ingredients; wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and bread-corn.
The Judean prophet, exiled in Babylon, was instructed by God to cast them (the grains and beans) into one earthen vessel. Some take that to mean they are to be sprouted and ground. The historical time for Ezekiel was one of very hard times and he was to eat only this bread for 190 days.
Scholars argue about the ingredients. Some suggest spelt was used, a Bronze Age relative of common wheat. Others suggest fitches are called for, a variety of spices, but, this is seen as an error in translation.
Today's recipes range from starting from scratch with organic grain stock from the health store, to Biblical interpretations using earthenware, to convenient premixes available on line. There are prepared loaves available in stores and on-line.
Versions of this bread generally are a very sweet, moist, cake-like complete protein product. Honey, fruit and nuts are worth experimenting with in the mixes and are included in some of the ready made breads. Ezekiel Bread is truly the staff of life, a highly nutritious food from the Bible.


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Todd Lester writes a monthly blog post on RU's Dialogues detailing the preparation and implementation of Lanchonete.org, a 5-year residency project in Sao Paulo.
Lanchonete | Feb 2015
2015.1 – Lanchonete.org on a New Year
By Todd Lester
First off, happy new year! It feels like a long time since I've written an update on Lanchonete.org. In addition to fully moving to São Paulo these past weeks, I have had a lot of time to read and think about the next steps in the process of 'making' Lanchonete.org during the holiday season. I wonder if you've heard about the city's encroaching water shortage or the protests against public transport fare hikes (you might remember the Vinegar protests of 2013 which were about the same issue). Has anyone read this article, Reclaiming the Jungle (Brasil Wire) or Pandemonium erupts in Brazilian metro station as police fire tear gas into crowd after protest (Fusion), or even The peril of hipster economics (Aljazeera), which makes the following assertions:
Urban decay becomes a set piece to be remodeled or romanticised. This is hipster economics…
Gentrifiers focus on aesthetics, not people. Because people, to them, are aesthetics… [and ultimately that]
Gentrification spreads the myth of native incompetence: That people need to be imported to be important, that a sign of a neighbourhood's 'success' is the removal of its poorest residents. True success lies in giving those residents the services and opportunities they have long been denied.
I admit there is a big bundle of considerations required for sussing out the values of a group of people (artists and outsiders among them) engaging the process of urban change in São Paulo – in what the art world may understand as relational aesthetics – in in tandem with a process of community organizing, e.g. a long process of discussion, getting to know differences, understanding of values, and building trust. I am continually humbled, and somehow rejuvenated, by this rigorous process. So, let me tell you what's been happening since I arrived in December.
Over the past six months, Lanchonete.org has been a part of the HABITACIDADE: Oficina do Habitat Urbano, a working group convened by Escola da Cidade to coordinate the work of artists, activists, urban planners, architects, students and professors in housing occupations throughout the city. In addition to serving as a broad platform for this type work, HABITACIDADE is working specifically with the Occupation São João, one of Lanchonete.org's strongest partnerships in the Center of São Paulo (via its Centro Cultural São João), to aid the community in negotiations for purchasing their building. While I won't go into the bureaucratic details of this process, the purchase of a building by an occupation is one of the most people-centered, and perhaps, radical outcomes (or options) of the cumulative negotiations between a housing movement and a city. People who offer up immense 'sweat equity' and exhibit fierce determination to live in unused buildings across the city of São Paulo are often denigrated in the media as 'invaders'. Their form of 'occupying' a space is typically seen as a nuisance by the business-minded speculators who through a variety of financial mechanisms – what Saskia Sassen terms "complex types of knowledge and technology we have come to admire […used] too often in ways that produce elementary brutalities" – angle for the same real estate properties in hopes of financial gain and often unconcerned with the housing standards and convenience of the lower economic classes, which are typically the same people providing manual labor that undergirds the class ascension of others.
All of that to say, over the past couple weeks the Occupation São João (in tandem with it's negotiations) has invited Lanchonete.org to consider renting the ground floor commercial space in the building it seeks to purchase. While we are understandably cautious to (a) not destabilize their negotiations and to (b) make sure the project can enjoy a full lifespan at this location, we are also deeply honored and quite excited by the idea.
In the coming year, we have are working with an amazing line-up of repeat guests (e.g. Joseph Patricio and Jakub Szczęsny), local artists (e.g. Thiago Gonçalves and Vitor Butkus), exhibitions (e.g. Kunst Halle São Paulo), and tentative projects with Kristiania Collective and Publication Studio while we identify a space for the lunch counter. And should the idea of being embedded in the Occupation São João's community and building come to fruition, it will be a dream come true. So, while I wait, I'll just keep Sampa by Caetano Veloso on replay … fingers crossed!
In the mean time, we hold our planning meetings in lanchonetes all over the Center of São Paulo … sorta getting in the mood for what is to come. Next month, I'll answer a question from one of the founders of Artists in Context, Louisa McCall, which goes like this: If the idea is for outside artists to come to São Paulo to listen, learn, engage and thus add value to and amplify the work of local citizens (artists included) who live in the Center, how will the data from this 'complex amplification device' reach policy makers?'
I look forward to tackling this big question in the coming weeks. Thanks for reading.


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Bitcoin Banned in Colombia
Bitcoin Banned in Colombia
Finding good news about the exciting world of Bitcoin and decentralized digital currency isn't hard to find these days. Exchanges around the world are reporting trading records, the Bitcoin price has reached three-year highs, and even the mainstream media is feeling Bitcoin fever. Yet, not every nation in the world is enamored with "The Internet of Money," as the South American nation of Colombia has decided to end 2016 by banning Bitcoin usage, domestically.
Bitcoin 'Investment Clubs' Blamed
Francisco Reyes Villamizar, the superintendent of Colombia's Superintendencia de Sociedades, made the announcement before the New Year's holiday that the only legal currency in Colombia is the peso, making Bitcoin's digital currency illegal. The problem stems from the growing cottage industry of Bitcoin 'Investment clubs.'
Reportedly dozens of citizens in the country have filed formal complaints of these firms who operate as 'pyramid schemes.' The operators offer fantastic returns in excess of 100% in a matter of a couple of months in exchange for investments and referrals to more investors.
These individuals and companies usually operate under pseudonyms and organize forums and 'private' meetings on different technology platforms to leave no trace. Exactly how Bitcoin would be banned by the average mobile wallet user has not been determined, and the ban may only apply to such business-related uses like investment startups.
This marks the first official banning of Bitcoin on any national scale that we have discovered. As we reported last year, regulators within Russia were considering their own ban, with the potential for up to seven years of prison time for the use of Bitcoin, but have since relented. Bitcoin investment at sites like LocalBitCoins.com has grown to new heights over the last six months.
Many nations have seen the nation's central bank issue an official warning against the use of "virtual currencies," as ion the African nation of Kenya, for example. However, an outright government ban is not commonly seen, much less enforced. Nations are much more likely to create their own version of Bitcoin, as we have previously reported. The nation of Japan has gone so far as to legalize Bitcoin use officially, and put its value on par with the Japanese Yen.


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As I stated in my previous article about this movie, i was skeptical. I saw the changes in the trailer from the book. Though Jonas was still 12 in the movie,
Brenton Thwaites (above) still looked too old to be 12, but i was thoroughly impressed with his performance as Jonas.
Jeff Bridges portrays The Giver perfectly. A distressed, disturbed and lonely old man, who realizes he's found a kindred spirit.
Meryl Streep plays the council elder wonderfully. Cold, methodical, intent on enforcing the rules to preserve what they have.
Now I don't want to ruin anything for you, but the movie was worth the wait. I even approve of the changes from the book to the movie. I hope they make "Son" into a movie as well, as i would look forward to seeing it on the big screen.
This movie is worth seeing in theaters. And like "Lucy" you need to see it with an open mind. Many of us wonder what it would be like in a world where the is nothing that is "unfair". In a world without hate, without war, without hunger, without any of the problems that plague our world today. This movie accurately depicts what it would be like.


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West Virginia State Police spent Wednesday at the scene of a criminal investigation near the community of Belle, WV.
Dorsey "Junior" Wooline has been arrested in connection to the investigation.
According to dispatchers, police were serving a warrant when they found methamphetamine, marijuana, cash and an estimated 100 weapons in a home on Simmons Creek. Police believe meth and marijuana were being sold out of the home. Large amounts of ammunition were also found in the house.
Wooline had cameras facing the road mounted to his home. Police are also investigating what they believe might be stolen goods recovered from the scene including: computers, power tools and TV's.
According to police, Wooline has a prior "violent felony" charge that would prevent him from owning weapons. "They were everywhere," said West Virginia State Police Sgt. Larry O'Bryan when describing the number of guns in the house. "They were beside his bed, under the house, in the attic. Any location, if you can name a place in the house that is where guns were found."
Wooline admitted, on scene, to using and selling drugs in an interview with 13 News. He also said that he had the guns because he likes to shoot them, but has never hurt anyone with them.
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Best Laser Hair Growth Device Reviews: Ultimate Guides
The wild, wooly world of hair restoration.
Let's face it, losing hair sucks. When you look in the mirror and see nothing but scalp where you used to have dense, beautiful hair, it's an understandably bad feeling.
Nobody wants to lose their hair, but the unfortunate truth is that over 85% of men will suffer from hair loss by age 50, as will 25% of women, according to statistics provided by the AHA.
There are, of course, many different products, techniques, and regrowth treatments available in our modern world to prevent and slow hair loss, and help you regrow hair. There are even surgical techniques used to implant hair, such as hair plugs and implants.
But with so many different products on the market, figuring out what really works and what doesn't can be very intimidating. Who's telling the truth? Who's just trying to sell you something? It's often very difficult to tell.
That's why we're here. In this article, we're going to go over one of the newer techniques on the market today, which has been clinically proven to restore hair without the invasiveness of surgery.
And at the end of this FAQ, we will go over 5 different products that you can check out if you're interested in partaking in clinical-strength hair restoration sessions in the comfort of your own home.
|Device Name
|Shipping weight
|The iRestore Laser Hair Growth System
|2.6 pounds
|Buy from Amazon.com
|iGrow Hands-Free Laser LED Light Therapy Hair Regrowth Rejuvenation System
|3.7 pounds
|Buy from Amazon.com
|HairMax LaserBand 82
|2.5 pounds
|Buy from Amazon.com
|Theradome Hair Growth Helmet
|4 pounds
|Buy from Amazon.com
But let's start with the basics.
LLLT (Low Laser Light Therapy), hair loss, and you!
Low Laser Light Therapy, or LLLT, is a method of hair regrowth that uses lasers and LED lights targeted at specific wavelengths of red light (usually around 650nM) to target skin cells and hair follicles, and energize them, boosting their metabolic rate and helping you regrow hair. These treatments are typically undertaken at a frequency of 2-3 sessions per week.
Boosting the energy available to these cells encourages growth, and also helps stimulate blood flow to the affected areas of the scalp, boosting hair production and health, according to Dr. Alan J. Bauman of Bauman Medical, a hair restoration clinician and expert.
It's non-invasive, and uses "cold" lasers, meaning you will not feel any kind of burning or discomfort typically associated with lasers, and there is no UV radiation involved in the process.
This type of hair regrowth product has been used in clinical settings for years, and used to require booking expensive sessions at a hair restoration clinic. But given the advances in technology over the last couple years, these LLLT therapy devices, once only available to doctors and clinicians, are now available for you to use in the comfort of your own home. All of the effectiveness, none of the hassle.
Okay, but Does it work? The evidence for LLLT.
Yes. LLLT works. According to a comprehensive US Study, LLLT is safe and effective in hair regrowth clinical trials, and can treat both Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) and Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) , the two most common causes of hair loss and thinning for men and women, respectively. The safety and success rate of LLLT is unparalleled.
Now, results to vary from person to person, and it has been found that LLLT is more effective in people with moderate hair loss, meaning it will lose effectiveness if your hair loss is very advanced. Like with most treatments, it's better to catch it early, and treat accordingly.
Can LLLT be combined with other topical and chemical treatments?
Yes! Because LLLT only focuses on stimulating your scalp and is non-invasive, there are no negative side effects when combined with other topical hair restoration programs. It is totally safe when combined with other treatments, such as Minoxidil-based products Rogaine or Finasteride-based products such as Propecia, according to two studies by Advanced Hair Clinics.
In fact, both of these studies have found that when LLLT is used with other treatment options, the efficacy of both treatments increases! They build off of each other, strengthening one another and increasing the amount of hair that you can regrow, leaving you with thicker, fuller hair, faster!
What is the safety record of LLLT? Are there dangers?
LLLT is very safe. There are only two important safety guidelines that we recommend you follow.
First, you should avoid using LLLT if you are taking medications (or using topical medications) that increase your skin's sensitivity to light. Despite the "cold laser" energy used in these devices, they can have negative effects when combined with these sorts of medications.
Second, you should never look directly into the lasers used in LLLT. They are delivering large amounts of energy, and your eyes, which are very vulnerable to light energy, will be negatively affected.
That's it! Besides those two principles, an LLLT system is as safe as can be, both for short and long-term use.
Is LLLT worth the cost?
Well, that depends on your level of hair loss, your budget, and your personal inclination to regrow hair. Obviously, these answers will be different for everyone, and that's a big factor when considering hair loss treatment.
Another thing to consider is that, over the long run, these products are a great value. In comparison, visits to professional hair clinics can cost you hundreds of dollars per session.
They are built using the exact same clinical-grade technology, and usable at home, where you can be relaxed and comfortable. They are durable and reliable, and because of this can be used for extended periods of time, even years. This means that treatment cost falls the longer you use the product.
If you have the budget for it, are looking for products good for home use, are willing to undertake extended treatment regimens, LLLT is certainly a good option, especially when paired with other topical hair restoration treatments, and compared to the therapy cost of other methods of hair restoration.
What products should I be looking at if I'm interested in LLLT?
There are many products out there, which share the same basic design principles. Readily available online, they are easy to buy and easy to use.
However, some of them have important differences in aspects of their design, such as the wavelength of red light used, portability of their design and efficacy, and recommended treatment time.
Through our extensive research, we have identified the top 5 LLLT devices on the market today, and written up a quick review on each one. These treatment reviews should give you a better idea of what machines, manufacturers, and products are available.
Table of Contents
- 1 The iRestore Laser Hair Growth System – BEST OVERALL VALUE !
- 2 The iGrow Hands-Free Laser LED Light Therapy Hair Regrowth Rejuvenation System – FOR MUSIC LOVERS
- 3 HairMax LaserBand 82 – The Ultimate Hair Growth Laser Device – ABSOLUTE FASTEST TREATMENT TIME!
- 4 Theradome Hair Growth Helmet – Premium Technology That Grows New Hair and Prevents Further Hair Loss –TOTAL QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY AWARD WINNER!
- 5 Laser Cap GrivaMax Pro 272 Laser Diode 650nm Hair Regrowth Treatment and Promotion of Thin Hair Laser Helmet – WINNER – MOST DISCREET AND PORTABLE PRODUCT!
The iRestore Laser Hair Growth System – BEST OVERALL VALUE !
The iRestore Laser Hair Growth System is portable, helmet style LLLT device that uses 51 medical-grade lasers and LEDs at the 650nm wavelength to treat hair loss and help restore thinning hair.
This product is useable by both men and women, it's lightweight at only 2.6lbs, and it features an ergonomic design that's attractive and distributes its weight evenly, allowing you to be comfortable while receiving your treatments.
The sturdy helmet design means that you're free to free to do other work or relax while you wear it, and the light weight means you can wear it for extended periods of time with little-to-no discomfort.
You can even purchase a separate mobile battery pack to use the iRestore hair growth system while you're on the go, anywhere!
Lightweight, comfortable, and durable, this device is produced in a manufacturing process that meets the very highest ISO standards, and has been teste to maximum compliance by Intertek Testing Services. It is FDA certified as a class 510 medical device, and its efficacy has been confirmed by clinical trials.
Operation is simple. Place the helmet on your head, activate it, and use it for 25 minute sessions every other day, or 3-4 times/week. Like most LLLT devices, you'll see results within 2-6 months of use.
This device is a great value, and it's got a relatively low therapy cost, and is highly recommended if you're just getting into the world of LLLT, and don't want to break the bank on an ultra high-cost device.
The iGrow Hands-Free Laser LED Light Therapy Hair Regrowth Rejuvenation System – FOR MUSIC LOVERS
This is another helmet-style, hands-free LLLT hair regrowth device. It shares many similarities to the iRestore Laser Hair Growth System, but differs in some key ways.
First, the iGrow is designed to be very comfortable and convenient. A 4-column adjustable design ensures that it can fit on any sized head, giving you a perfect fit during your treatment sessions. Intelligent weight distribution and built-in headphones also give you a wonderful way to enjoy yourself during your treatment sessions. Just put on the device, turn it in, crank up your tunes, and sit back as the 51 medical-grade LEDs and lasers do their work.
This helmet is a 510 class FDA-certified medical device, and in 2 different clinical trials, it has been proven to increase hair counts by 35% in males and 37% in females in just 16 weeks of treatment.
Usage is simple as well. Before using the iGrow product (or any LLLT product) it is recomended that you wash your head and hair thoroughly to rid yourself of and dirt, hair products, or other contaminants that may cause the light of the LLLT to not fully energize your skin cells and hair follicles.
This is not expressly required, but will increase the efficacy of the treatment quite a bit.
Used correctly and on the recommended regimen of 20 minutes every other day for six months, and combined with other hair growth products, you will see the difference in your hair within 3 months. Treatment may be continued indefinitely, until you've achieved the results you want.
As with all LLLT treatments, this iGrow is totally compatible with other topical treatments such as Rogaine and Propecia. Combining these treatments will result in thicker, fuller hair with fewer treatments.
We recommend this device for anyone who's interested in a helmet-style LLLT device with some bonus features, such as its easily adjustable design and built-in headphones. At a lower cost than some other offerings, it's certainly a bargain.
HairMax LaserBand 82 – The Ultimate Hair Growth Laser Device – ABSOLUTE FASTEST TREATMENT TIME!
The HairMax LaserBand 82 is a top-of-the-line, high-end laser light therapy device. Designed by the iconic Italian design firm Pininfarina, the attention to detail is clear as soon as you hold this device in your hands, and feel its quality and weight.
The HairMax LaserBand is also very technologically advanced. A complement of 82 medical-grade lasers. No LEDs are to be found on this device. While LEDs are effective in LLLT, high-grade devices often feature only lasers, which means that you're only getting the very best energy delivery method to your hair follicles, increasing growth and decreasing the time needed for treatment.
In addition to these medical-grade lasers, the HairMax LaserBand features a unique, toothed design, which parts your existing hair in order to completely expose your scalp. This ensures that none of the light energy firing into your hair follicles is wasted by bouncing off of your hair and scattering away.
Cleared as an FDA medical device, the HairMax LaserBand 82 has had more studies conducted on its efficacy than another other laser hair growth product on the market. 7 clinical studies conducted at top US medical research centers have been conducted on HairMax laser devices, and the results have been published in 6 peer reviewed medical journals, more than any other laser hair growth company in the world.
Operation of the device is simple, though not as simple as a helmet-style, full-coverage hair regrowth treatment device such as the iGrow.
Simply place the LaserBand 82 on your head, starting at the hairline, and make sure that both rows of the parting teeth are making full contact with your scalp. Then activate the device, and leave it in place for as little as 90 seconds, all the way up to 3 minutes. After the first treatment, gently move the device to the center of your head, and repeat. Finally, move the device to the rear of your head, and repeat treatment one more time.
It is recommended to maintain a schedule of 3x treatments/week, and the recommended treatment time is at least 8 weeks, by which time some users see easily visible, thicker, and fuller hair. Results can be achieved in as little as 8 weeks.
This, of course, depends on the user and the severity of their hair loss, but almost all users report visible results within 12-16 weeks of beginning treatments. 90% of HairMax users experienced new hair growth, averaging 129 additional hairs/square inch. You may safely continue using the device indefinitely to maintain your new, healthy hair.
Given how quickly this device works, we certainly recommend it to you if cost isn't an issue, and you're short on time for in-home LLLT hair regrowth treatments. It's not cheap, but it's certainly worth the price.
Theradome Hair Growth Helmet – Premium Technology That Grows New Hair and Prevents Further Hair Loss –TOTAL QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY AWARD WINNER!
The Theradome Hair Growth Helmet is another total scalp-coverage product, designed with proprietary clinical strength Cold Laser Phototherapy that uses 80 proprietary lasers that blast your scalp with 678nm laser light, reaching the base of your hair follicles during a short 20-minute treatment window.
The power and efficacy of the Theradome Hair Growth Helmet are unparalleled at this price range; it requires only two 20-minute treatments per week to reach maximum efficacy, unlike other products in its class which require 3-4 treatments per week.
Typical results are seen within 2-4 months of beginning treatments, as long as the treatment recommendations are followed. Using the Theradome Hair Growth Helmet on a schedule of 3-4 times a week can provide quicker results, if desired.
4 out of 5 hair rejuvenation experts from such establishments as Bosley and HairClub recommend this product. It delivers clinical-strength results without clinical-strength cost. This device has been proven effective on 97% of clients, and has been cleared by the FDA as a medical device.
In addition, this is a very power-efficient and portable device. Its battery can deliver up to 9 20-minute hair restoration sessions without needing to be charged, and the quick-charge technology means a full recharge can be achieved in only 90 minutes.
This device is not cheap, but it is effective and economical when it comes to time needed for treatments, and has been clinically proven to safely and quickly help restore hair growth.
We recommend this device for anyone looking for a top-grade, helmet-style hair regrowth device. It could be thought of as the full-scalp coverage counterpart to the HairMax LaserBand 82.
Laser Cap GrivaMax Pro 272 Laser Diode 650nm Hair Regrowth Treatment and Promotion of Thin Hair Laser Helmet – WINNER – MOST DISCREET AND PORTABLE PRODUCT!
If you're looking for a portable and convenient hair regrowth system that's also discreet, look no further.
The Laser Cap GrivaMax Pro 272 Laser Diode 650nm Hair Regrowth Treatment and Promotion of Thin Hair Laser Helmet is a revolution in comfort and convenience.
Its technology is portable, efficient, and comfortable, including a stunning 272 lasers, all of which output 5mW of 650nm wavelength red light, stimulating hair growth.
In addition to its power and efficiency, this helmet is specifically designed to fit inside the provided Flexible Sports Cap, which is discreet, attractive, and affixed with the GrivaMax logo.
This means that you can wear this device out and about without getting so much as a second glance from passersby, all while your scalp is rejuvenated by the medical-grade lasers. Just plug the helmet into the provided 5000mAh battery bank, slip on your cap, and get moving.
The included leather battery case straps easily to a belt, or you can simply slip the battery bank into a pocket or purse.
This device is certified as a 510-class FDA medical device, and is cleared to promote hair growth in both men and women, whether from diet, stress, age, or androgenic alopecia.
This product is perfect for anyone who is interested in a hair growth solution, but due to personal or professional reasons can't purchase another laser hair growth product due to discretionary reasons.
With this product, only people you want to know about your hair restoration system have to know. Everyone else will simply see you walking around with a ballcap on your head, or sitting in your car while taking the treatments.
Wherever you may be, this device can go with you! It's not cheap, but its advantages certainly outweigh its disadvantages. You won't find a more discreet or effective product on the market today.
We hope this article was informative, and that you can now be armed with some helpful information about LLLT, and hair restoration in general.
It's a complicated subject, but with the knowledge you've gained from this article, we know you're ready to begin your hair regrowth journey, whether it's with one of these LLLT treatments or not.


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Caroline's life as a writer started with an internship at the Charleston City Paper during her time at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. It later developed into her first freelance gig. During that time she was blogging for fun, but it quickly became much more when she devoted Caroline in the City to her travels, college life and exploits in Charleston. Since then she has created content for BBC Travel, National Geographic Traveler, and Google Trips.
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Sammi is a nature lover at heart, in graduate school at Appalachian State University. She has worked as a backpacking instructor in North Carolina, in the environmental education field for the Georgia 4-H program, and Zoo Atlanta. Her area of expertise is in finding the best hikes throughout the southern states.
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Rachel is a journalism student at the University of Georgia in Athens, currently working for The Local Notion, a company that allows her to experience the city's best restaurants and businesses. She is an expert on finding the best coffee shops and vintage stores throughout the South.
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The Cameron Art Museum is throwing itself a birthday party.
What: Cameron Art Museum celebrates 50 years in existence and 10 in its current location with the exhibitions "The Transformative Power of Friendship" and "From Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist's Workplace."
When: A fundraising gala featuring music, food and a silent auction is 7-11 p.m. Sept. 22. A public celebration of the museum's 50th and 10th anniversaries is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23. Exhibits are on display through Feb. 10. Museum hours are 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Sunday with late night on Thursday until 9 p.m.
Where: Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St., Wilmington
Tickets: $150 a person for the gala. Sunday's public celebration is free. Regular admission is $8, $5 for students with valid ID, $3 for ages 2-12 and free for museum members
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The Cameron Art Museum is throwing itself a birthday party.
On Saturday, in celebration of 50 years of art and art education in the Port City and 10 years in its present location, the CAM is hosting a fundraising gala – a tux-and-gown affair featuring live music, catering by The Fresh Market, and an auction of art by Museum School instructors. The CAM will also unveil two new exhibitions grounded in the community: "The Transformative Power of Friendship," featuring three donated art collections that helped establish the museum, and "From Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist's Workplace," an intricate multimedia exhibition transporting viewers into the homes and work spaces of three of Wilmington's most prominent artists: Claude Howell (1915-1997), Minnie Evans (1892-1987) and Elisabeth Chant (1865-1947).
A free public celebration featuring the new exhibits, as well as Civil War re-enactors, clay studio demonstrations, family activities, birthday cupcakes, live music and a giant Vollis Simpson whirligig dedication is Sunday.
"We wanted to really study where this museum comes from, and what the influences are in this area," said the museum's director, Anne Brennan. "This morning I read there is this major Titanic exhibition coming to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. They'll make a bundle of money; however, they're spending a bundle-and-a-half, and it's packaged from elsewhere. It's canned, and of course it would be great to have some big, sexy, high-profile something, but it would be stuck on. And so to try to trust where we come from, but to put a new spin on it – that's why we dug deeper."
Very deep. The CAM had to dig just to find sources to base their models on. Apartment 44 in downtown Wilmington's Carolina Apartments, where Howell held open council for artists, actors and politicians, is occupied. Minnie Evan's original Airlie Gardens gate house is long gone. And Chant's 311 Cottage Lane wine house, where she taught art classes, is now part of a bed and breakfast.
"Our source material is work from our collection," Brennan said, stepping into the replica of Chant's cottage. "We have two chalk pastels and one painting done in the 1920s of the interior of the wine house, so that's what we're poring over. And then accounts written from (Chant's) students of what it was like being a student in the wine house."
To make the replicas as realistic as possible, the CAM's master carpenter and fabricator, David Peters, kept the structures as consistent to scale as possible, while artist Jodie Punis has gotten so detailed with faux-finish work it's almost compulsive.
"Not only has she done extensive research on all the artists – she's thought about how they live, what their spaces will look like – she's even become the spaces," Brennan said. "Where dust is going to collect, where this spot isn't going to be cleaned in Claude's apartment, all the nicotine residue from years and years of smoking. And the fact that Chant would have used casein milk paint in 1922; rollers weren't invented. She's gonna soot out the fireplace. It's scary."
Punis has even taken into consideration that, based on the general history of the South and accounts of Evan's gate house smelling of urine and turpentine, the artist must have kept some sort of container in which to relieve herself while drawing and selling tickets to Arlie Gardens.
The CAM is also incorporating the artist's personas with innovative multimedia installation work. Matt Hulse and Elizabeth Lawrence, the Cucalorus Film Festival's first artists in residence, were invited to bring a fresh outlook to the project. Along the walls surrounding the gatehouse, Hulse is projecting footage of Evans' art and Airlie Gardens, home of the flora and fauna that inspired much of Evans' output, to a soundtrack of Evan's voice.
Down the hall, Lawrence is teaming up with artist Amanda Stymeist to capture the free-spirited side of Chant, who described ethereal visions while writing in third-person in her journal.
"The idea is if you look through those windows," Lawrence said, "it's like you're seeing the visions she had at night, these astral visions she talks about in her journal, and so we're seeing them in pieces before she got them down on paper."
Ultimately the exhibition is an imaginative spin on local history, commemorating the community the CAM has established itself in over the past 50 years.
The museum, at first called St. John's Art Gallery and then St. John's Museum of Art, was originally located at Second and Orange streets downtown before moving into a new building in its current location in 2002.
Tickets to the gala fundraiser are $150 a pop, but the museum's director of development, Bo Dean, said the museum has been able to cut costs thanks to contributions from community businesses.
"We've had people in the community that have embraced the community-gathering place (idea) and said, 'Yeah, we really want to participate with the museum and make this event special,'" Dean said. "And then that turns it around to be able to support the museum into the future. That's what it's all about. And I think for me personally, that has been the biggest celebration of all, because the museum, in order to be sustained, has to be supported by the community."
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Kliner's New Pet by KeannoWatch
©2007-2017 Keanno
with his beloved pet head humper with him Kliner takes a ride on his new pet.
Kilner what's your next pet a combie advisor?
help[ me covie at my door (door breaks and a alien appears) holy hell (runs towards the kitchen and grabs a knife and stabs alien.)
this happend in gmod 13
this happend in gmod 13
i had to shrink down the head a bit or kliner would be doing the splits
haha XD, dropships are smaller than I thought, looks no bigger than a truck cab :3


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Farewell to Fireplace Trailer (2013)
The movie is based on Vladimir Mayakovsky's script that was never filmed. The protagonist is a young Marxist artist leading a bohemian life. At a party he dies of an overdoes and is placed in a cryoreservoir. After 20 years he is transported to the Institute of Man and a decision is taken to resurrect him. But will the protagonist find a place for himself in a new ideal world?
Watch the official Farewell to Fireplace 2013 trailer in HD below or find more Farewell to Fireplace videos on Vidimovie.


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Heavy metal music never enjoyed much success in France which is a pity since many interesting bands come from the Hexagon. Among pioneer bands, Blaspheme, H-Bomb and Sortilège are probably the most influential ones along with Satan Jokers. The latter released two diversified, emotional and powerful regular records plus a solid EP in the eighties but split up before it could gain more attention. The band came back to life twenty-three years later and has released five new studio albums in a few years that didn't get much attention either. Once again, this is a pity since they are great heavy metal records with a couple of interesting lyrical concepts.
''Les Fils du Métal'' is the band's first output and one of the first French heavy metal releases in general. The album unites the technical skills of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with charismatic and unique French lyrics and a true joie de vivre from start to finish. The title track is one of the most iconic French heavy metal songs that captures the spirit of early heavy metal in an outstanding way. The track is catchy, energizing and still works great in concert after more than three decades. If this track had English lyrics, it could have made it on a classic Judas Priest album from the early eighties. ''Samurai'' is a little bit more aggressive and connects with the punk influences of early heavy metal music. Once again, this kind of tune would have found its righteous place on one of Iron Maiden's first two records if it had English lyrics. If you like these legendary bands as much as I do, you will find a true gem with Satan Joker's debut album and it's pity that this band didn't become more famous.
The band is also able to try out different and more unique things than copying the styles of their renowned British colleagues. The darker and slower ''Offrandes'' has an unforgettable sing-along chorus. ''Derrière les portes closes'' has a surprisingly soft and catchy chorus with enchanting clean background vocals and a few danceable piano sounds. Despite this chanson-oriented approach, the track still has a lot of drive in form of melodic guitar solos and fierce high-pitched vocals in the verses. The epic album closer ''Quand les héros se meurent'' is a chillingly floating heavy metal ballad influenced by hard and progressive rock music of the late seventies that also convinced with diversified vocal efforts. This track turns out to be a real grower and finishes an entertaining release on a strong note.
If you think French people don't know how to rock out, this album is the perfect example that you are wrong. The record features everything heavy metal fans want to hear from powerful up-tempo tunes over dark mid-tempo stompers to melodic ballads. Even a technically satisfying instrumental song can be found on the album. Apart from the short instrumental overture, this album features highly entertaining tunes between two and a half and six and a half minutes. There are no unnecessary lengths on the record and each song is at least pretty solid. Traditional heavy metal fans should definitely purchase this album. I can highly recommend the bundle by Axe Killer Records with the second record ''Trop fou pour toi'' that comes in a nice box set with an additional poster.
*Written for the 10th MA Virgin Reviews Challenge
Satan Jokers formed part of the tier-2/3 of French heavy metal in the '80s, and were mildly successful, hailing from the same Paris scene as the mighty Sortilege, and though not quite reaching the heights of their power metal colleagues, amassed a large fanbase and freuquently were included in the lineups of the largest festivals and shows in the country. The band were veterans, forming out of the ashes of hard rock band Garters, forming officially in '81, and taking their name from the monikers of two American Motorcycle gangs – the Satan's Slaves, and the Gypsie Jokers. After recording early demos the groups management was able to secure them a deal with major stable Vertigo, where they released several albums, gaining decent promotion, and a loyal following in France.
The debut full length 'The Sons of Metal' hits the streets in '83 and was generally well received. It would be re-released several times with one version at least containing some tracks recorded in English tacked on to the end. Present on the debut is a song that ranges from Krokus-esque rock, Judas Priestish heavy metal bangers, like 'Offering', and aggressive crunching tracks akin to countrymen Demon Eyes / Titan. Though some tracks are indeed pretty classy, the same level of refinement and poise of Blaspheme / Sortilege is arguably not reached, though the band does posses, in tracks like the thundering 'Samurai', the same snarling, aggressive and rogh edged power of Titan and Demon Eyes, an attribute certainly common amongst the French '80s metal.
There's some pretty awesome power metallish tracks like the title track, while others are slightly more traditional in style. Arguably though, Stan Jokers, while pretty solid, doesn't possess quite the same majesty of fellow countrymen ADX, Sortilege or Blaspheme. Definitely worth checking out if you're into the French metal stuff though, Satan Jokers' debut offering is far from a bad record – its just sits alongside some pretty solid company – hence the band were never as internationally well-regarded as the other French titans. As with the other French stuff though, nice aggression in the sound and production, as well as some rather cool, unique addtions to songs like 'Tokyo Geisha' and others do make for a rather memorable album. Plenty of NWOBHM and Iron Maidenish influence comes into the sound, and there are some blazingly awesome solos ('Tokyo Geisha' again). Good album, just not overly amazing or memorable.


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In a recent adversary proceeding in the chapter 11 case involving Ames Department Stores, Inc. ("Ames"), Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company ("Lumbermen's") argued that under the McCarran-Ferguson Act, the issues in dispute between it and Ames should be decided in Illinois state court as part of Lumbermens' insolvency proceedings.
The procedural history and the issues in the case between Ames and Lumbermens can be found here. In short, Ames filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York in 2001. In 2006, a dispute between Lumbermens and Ames commenced, which centered around the ownership of an approximate $8 million trust account. By 2012, Lumbermens entered state rehabilitation proceedings in Illinois. Lumbermens' rehabilitator challenged the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction over the adversary proceeding in New York federal court, arguing for the issues to be addressed in Illinois state court as part of Lumbermens' ongoing insolvency proceeding. The court granted the rehabilitator's motion to withdraw reference, and requested a report and recommendation on Lumbermens' jurisdictional motion from a New York federal bankruptcy court.
The New York bankruptcy court first found that it had authority to hear all the claims at issue. Next, it determined whether the McCarran-Ferguson Act applied to "reverse – preempt" federal law. The court utilized a three part analysis to determine whether the McCarran-Ferguson Act applies and whether a federal statute can be reverse preempted by a state law. First, the court considered whether the Bankruptcy Code, the federal law at issue, specifically relates to the business of insurance, and concluded that it does not. Next, the court considered whether the state law at issue relates to the business of insurance, finding that the Illinois statute, relegating jurisdiction to the Illinois state court, was to ensure orderly and predictable liquidations of insurance companies. Thus, the court found that the state law at issue was enacted for the purpose of regulating the business of insurance. Finally, with respect to the third prong, whether allowing the case to proceed in federal bankruptcy court would "impair, invalidate, or supersede" Illinois state law, the court found that the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction would not contravene Illinois law in any meaningful way, because any bankruptcy court judgment would remain subject to the priority scheme of the Illinois insurance insolvency proceeding. Therefore, the court held that hearing the adversary proceeding in federal bankruptcy court would not impair, invalidate or supersede Illinois insurance law, and thus, found that the Bankruptcy Code was not reverse – preempted by McCarran-Ferguson.
In re Ames Department Stores Inc., et al., No. 01-42217 (REG) (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Dec. 7, 2015).


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Rooms, services The guests of Hotel Nerja Club Nerja may stay in 102 nicely furnished, comfortable rooms in Nerja. Available wellness services will provide you the opportunity to refresh yourself. The local bar will provide an ideal location for personal meetings and nice evening chats. Your valuables can be the safely secured in the safe. If you wish to learn more about the exact scope of services provided by Hotel Nerja Club Nerja (including those available for an extra fee) or about the equipment of the rooms, you can find the complete list on the information sheet below.
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If you remember Rosie's Firestarters, they had a flame motif going up the side.
The Nightswimming socks have that same motif, running up the left in this pic–
surrounded by undulating waves.
Water grounds her.
May these socks keep you feisty, but surrounded by calm.
These were designed by me which means they have the fitted arch and Welsh heel… But Meg likes them, too.
Skills needed
knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, working in the round, slipping purlwise, make 1 left and right, Kitchener stitch
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock (75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards 395m/ 4 oz 114g) 1 skein; shown in Mostly Water colorway – or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
US #1 / 2.25mm needles for circular knitting
1 stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers (for working on circular needles)
Tapestry needle
Women's S (M, L); To fit foot circumference approx. 7 ½ (8 ½, 9 ½)" 19 (21.5, 24) cm
36 sts and 50 rounds = 4in 10cm in stockinette
Foot circumference (unstretched) 6 ½ (7 ¼, 8)" 16.5 (18.5, 20.5) cm
Leg length 5" 13 cm – adjustable to fit
Foot length – adjustable to fit
Pattern Notes
Pay close attention to gauge – the pattern stitch tends to tighten the fabric and limit its stretchiness. Tight knitters may want to go up a size or adjust needles, yarn or both to customize fit.
I also knit this in worsted with the fewest number of stitches in the pattern and got a very comfy bed sock. The flame motif is even more apparent on this one.
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Internet Equalizes Car Prices
April 24, 2003
Car buyers are increasingly getting price offers from Internet referral services like Autobytel, the market leader, and CarsDirect. In 1999 about 12 percent of car shoppers used the services, versus 58 percent in 2002.
These services contract with car dealers who agree to follow certain rules. Only about one out of five dealers has a referral-service contract, which encourages lots of sales at relatively low prices. When a car shopper fills out an online form, the referral service forwards the information to its local affiliates, which responds with price offers.
Economist Florian Zettelmeyer and colleagues analyzed surveys of car buyers in two recent studies. They found:
- Consumers who use Internet referral services pay about 2 percent less for their cars than people who shop the old-fashioned way.
- They found that about two-thirds of the 2 to 2.3 percent average premium that blacks and Hispanics pay for cars was due to such factors as whether they already owned a car or traded in a used one.
- Using an Internet referral service eliminates the remaining markup -- 0.8 percent for blacks, 0.6 percent for Hispanics -- but wipes out the differences from education, income and search costs.
Internet shopping lowers prices in two ways. Using the Internet makes consumers better informed and, hence, better able to bargain -- the information effect. And the referral services use their own power to make sure dealers keep prices low -- the contract effect.
Source: Virginia Postrel, "How Much Is That Civic Online?" Economic Scene, New York Times, April 24, 2003.
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Travel Medicine (cont.)
Sandra Gonzalez Gompf, MD, FACP
Sandra Gonzalez Gompf, MD, FACP is a U.S. board-certified Infectious Disease subspecialist. Dr. Gompf received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, and a Medical Degree from the University of South Florida. Dr. Gompf completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida followed by subspecialty fellowship training there in Infectious Diseases under the directorship of Dr. John T. Sinnott, IV.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
In this Article
- Why should travelers see a physician before they leave on a trip?
- What diseases occur in travelers, and how can disease be prevented?
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Malaria
- Meningitis and encephalitis
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid fever
- Polio
- Cholera
- What about diseases for which there is no vaccine or preventive medication?
- What is safe to eat and drink while traveling?
- What can I do to avoid insect bites?
- What should be in my travel first-aid kit or medicine kit?
- What are the medical concerns with jet lag?
- What if I have a medical condition or a chronic disease?
- What if I'm traveling while pregnant?
- What about traveling with children?
- Travel health insurance & medical evacuation insurance
- Travel safety and health alerts
- Where can I find additional information?
- Find a local Family Physician in your town
Cholera is an infection caused by bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) that look like curved rods when viewed under the microscope. The bacteria attach to the lining of the intestines and secrete a toxin. The cholera toxin can causes the cells in the intestines to pour out life-threatening amounts of fluid. The excess water loss can lead to watery diarrhea, so severe that it is difficult to keep the body hydrated. The term "rice water" is often used to describe this diarrhea because of the appearance of small white flecks of mucus in liquid.
Cholera spreads when human waste contaminates water and food. Because it takes high numbers of bacteria to cause infection, the contamination usually has to be quite significant. For example, in areas of poor sanitation, cholera can be spread when the drinking water supply is contaminated by feces from people who are sick.
Cholera is most common in areas that have poor sanitation, with faulty sewage systems or contaminated drinking water. Asia, Africa, and Latin America have been affected for several decades. Cholera can be prevented by using proper sanitation and sewage treatment. Boiling, filtering, or chlorinating water can help to prevent the spread of cholera. Treatment is mainly oral rehydration with simple electrolyte solutions. There is no vaccine for cholera that is approved in the United States. Following food and water precautions is the first line of defense (see "What is safe to eat and drink while traveling?").
Cholera is very rare in recreational travelers, but travelers providing humanitarian aid to underdeveloped areas, or areas were sanitation and water supply is disrupted by disaster, should be aware of the risk of cholera. Basic knowledge of hand hygiene, infection control measures, and correct sanitation procedures can avoid inadvertent spread of infections and keep aid workers healthy and able to help.
What about diseases for which there is no vaccine or preventive medication?
There are several diseases of concern for travelers for which there is no vaccine or medicine to prevent infection. Among these are some viral infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and parasitic infections.
Many viral infections can be spread by biting insects such as ticks or mosquitoes. These include serious infections like hemorrhagic fevers, viral infections that cause high fever, and bleeding. While epidemics have been rare, Ebola virus has spread in an unprecedented way in recent years, in certain areas of Africa and beyond. Ebola has been associated with eating wild-caught bats, monkeys, and other animals. Most travelers do not encounter these types of viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Dengue fever occurs throughout the world in tropical areas. Symptoms of dengue fever are high fever, severe headache and joint pain, and a drop in blood pressure; occasionally, bleeding (hemorrhage) can occur in people who are reinfected. Chikungunya fever is native to Africa and Asia but has rapidly spread into the Caribbean in the same areas as dengue. Spread by the same mosquitoes, it causes high fever, severe joint pain, and may be indistinguishable from dengue; fever resolves after a few days. Severe joint pain may last for several weeks, but it leaves no permanent joint damage. The key to preventing these infections is to follow insect precautions (see "What can I do to avoid insect bites?").
Sexually transmitted diseases remain common and can be acquired anywhere in the world. HIV is a risk everywhere and remains incurable. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis remain common. The only sure way to prevent disease is to abstain from sexual intercourse. Correct use of condoms will reduce risk as well as unintended pregnancy. HPV vaccines now available will reduce the risk of acquiring infection with the human papillomavirus virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer.
Parasites occur in most areas of the world but are especially common in tropical and subtropical regions. Some are spread by eating contaminated food (see "What is safe to eat and drink while traveling?"), while others are spread by direct contact with infected water or soil. Most travelers do not get parasitic infections, but those who are going into rural areas of developing countries should ask their doctors about parasites they might encounter.
Infectious-disease outbreaks occur periodically, and officials may recommend additional precautions. Examples have included outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalitis (mad cow disease) or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Travelers should check the CDC web site to obtain health and risk information specific to their destination country. CDC also has specific advice for special groups and situations (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/common-travel-health-topics).
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