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Ryan O'Connell is a New York-based writer. He likes shoegaze, the Olsen Twins, and figuring out why people do the things they do. Oh, and he tweets. Check back each Thursday for his latest Call Your Boyfriend column. (You KNOW you have a question. Send it to Ryan.)
I always hook up with people as soon as I can. Sometimes, I fear I do this because I feel so disconnected in the dating world. The rules are always changing, but this one about no-sex-on-the-first-date seems to be holding strong. Maybe we both needed to just get laid? Or am I making excuses for myself?
-Sex ASAP
Dear Sex ASAP,
I would never tell someone, "YOU CANNOT HAVE SEX ON THE FIRST DATE. OTHERWISE, A GUY WILL NEVER RESPECT YOU BLAH BLAH BLAH." Because while it's true that many men still grapple with The Madonna and The Whore complex, you should never change your behavior to accommodate a man's ingrained slut-shaming.
That being said, it does sound like you're having sex with these dudes for the wrong reason. (No judgments! You can have all the sex with whoever you want for the wrong reason. I do it all the time!) You said it yourself: "I do this because I feel disconnected in the dating world." That tells me that you're boning these men not because you LOVE sex — you're doing it because you want to feel close to someone, albeit for a brief fleeting moment.
The problem is, sex doesn't work that way. One of the first things I learned about sleeping with someone is that once the orgasm fades, it can actually make you feel more alone than you were before. It took me a while to learn that there are a variety of ways to feel connected to someone without having them inside of you.
Clearly you don't like this habit of falling into bed with strangers. Otherwise you wouldn't be writing me! Your question was brief so I have to surmise some things. Here's a guess: what you really want is a relationship and a meaningful connection with someone, and you're doing the insta-sex instead. And the result is that a lot of these guys aren't calling you back after you've slept with them, so you feel empty and alone, so you go out with another guy, repeat cycle.
I understand your frustration. If what you truly want is to stay single and get laid, then more power to you, babe. You're entitled to have all of the sex with all of the men. However, if you keep on feeling like shit afterward and wishing you had something more substantive with someone, you should try taking a different route.
Here's how I approach hooking up with someone new. If I go on a date with a guy and don't really feel that much of a connection with them beyond physical attraction, I will hook up with them and give all the BJ's because…I don't care. Like, I saw their naked brain and was like, "Not a fit for me," but now I'm totes cool with seeing their naked body for one night. And then I don't give a shit whether they text me afterwards or not. (Note: This relaxed attitude can lead to feelings of crippling emptiness once the sex is over. Proceed with caution.)
If I have a really good first date though, I don't want to sleep with him. I want to drag it out. I want to make out with him, say good night, and then dream about his penis all night long. And then I want to text him the next day and be like, "Hi. Let's hang out again." And then think about all the parts of his body I have yet to see and explore! Basically, I want something to look forward to. I want a sense of mystery and wonder, so that when we finally do unveil ourselves to each other, there's a natural closeness between us that has already developed and will only be enhanced through sex.
But, you know, that's just me! The thing is, it very well might be you too. At least it sounds like it could be you. If you're worried that you're making excuses for jumping into bed with people so soon, then chances are your heart and vagina aren't really in it. If you don't like the way your behavior pattern feels, fix it. Take things slow. Make small changes. Put structures in place to prevent you from sleeping with a guy on Date Numero Uno. Whenever you find yourself hitting the same wall over and over again—whether it be with friends, lovers, coworkers, neighbors, the list goes on—you need to reevaluate the things you're doing and try to mix it up a bit. We humans always blame our issues on something external, something less tangible, when really, sometimes all it takes is just a change in your thought patterns to get to where you want to be.
Dear BF,
I am 25-years old, single, and living in New York. Should be a blast, right? Ha ha, um no. After college, all of my close friends magically got boyfriends and now I'm the only left on the prowl. I don't get it. Weren't my 20s supposed to be a time of getting footloose and fancy free with my friends? I didn't expect to feel like a cat lady until at least 30. What gives? When did being single at 25 feel like being single at 35? Also, how do I enjoy being alone without feeling so damn lonely?
-Too Young To Be This Pissed About Being Single
Hi Too Young!
Last night, my friend and I had this same exact conversation. No joke. She said to me, "When did going out just become about desperately hoping that you meet someone?" It's true. When did that happen? In college, you'd go to a house party, rolling deep with an entourage, and you'd be all ready to have a blast with your friend soul-mates. Of course, you'd secretly hope to hook up with the babe in your Feminist Lit class at the end of the night, but if you didn't, NBD. There was always the next house party. Or the next one. There was no sense of urgency. Three years ago, you had all the time in the world. Now, you feel like you've got nothing. The change is that quick, isn't it?
There is no way to not feel lonely when you're single. It just happens, and then you have to ride the emotional wave (but not for too long, because eventually you'll wipe out in front of a pint of Ben & Jerry's). Often, we try to run away from the internal brutality of loneliness. About two years ago, I sort of retreated into my cave and threw myself into my work, avoiding any and all potential romance with boys. There was NO balance in my life. All work, no play, and after awhile, I thought I was going to go insane. Eventually, I had to make a conscious decision to leave my bed and actually start going out and having fun. Once I did, the "yayyy!" level in my life increased 10,000%. Sure, I wasn't meeting the man of my dreams (and I won't lie, I was still a little bummed out about being single) but at least I knew I was putting my life in motion. The rest, I trusted, would take care of itself.
So go the hell out. Say yes to everything you're invited to. Seriously. Being single is about not wasting any potential opportunity. Not because you might meet your future life partner, but because you need to have a fulfilling social life. YOU NEED TO FILL YOUR LIFE WITH JOY. YOU NEED TO GO TO SOME RANDOM HOUSE PARTY IN BUSHWICK BECAUSE WHY NOT? YOU'RE FUCKING SINGLE.
Also, as corny as it sounds, you should probably use this time to get to know yourself. Like, take YOURSELF out on dates and be like, "Hey bitch, why are you so damn crazy?" I've learned A LOT about myself in the last two years, namely that I'm crazy and suffer from intimacy issues. I know this about myself now, and I can choose to put these issues aside so they don't get in the way and make me miserable — I have my time alone to thank for that. I am now "working on myself" (ew, I hate that term, but there's really not a better one) and essentially getting my shit together. Why? Because the better of a person you are, the better of a person you attract. I dated psychos in college because I was a psycho. Hopefully the next person I date will be the bee's knees, because I'll be the bee knees.
I know how hard it to see your friends eclipse you in the relationship department. All of a sudden, you don't feel as emotionally mature as they are, and you can't relate to their lives. But listen up: you are not defective, you are not a loser, you are not unlovable. Being single means none of these things — really! I swear! Just focus on yourself and have the most amount of fun possible. NOTE: having fun when you're single does not have to mean screwing everything that walks and having a permanent hangover. It can mean discovering what you really like to do or taking trips or getting obsessed with yoga and kale and whatever else healthy single people do. It means becoming the person who you're going to be forever.
All of my parents and grandparents look at me and say, "You're so young. The world is your oyster. Enjoy it!" It's been expressed to me a thousand times that my twenties could be the best time of my life. While I hope that's not true, I take what they say to heart. If you're 25 and already feeling like an anxious, depressed cat lady, you might just be doing your twenties wrong. Get it together. Drink up your youth and chase it with vodka (followed by water and electrolytes! You aren't 19 anymore!). You don't want to regret anything. Trust me. You are too young to feel this hopeless. Get it together, sister.


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This past weekend I had a yard sale, but it was only mildly successful, I only made about $40. But it was still a lot of fun even if I had to get up at 6am!!!
My 11th grade girls came over and we carved/painted pumpkins. I went with painting pumpkins since I was not up for getting down and dirty. I think they turned out pretty cute, don't you?
And Caleb's cousin had a baby girl... Maggie Lou. She is so precious! They didn't find out the gender until the was born so it was a big surprise especially because everyone thought it was a boy (they have a of of boys in that family!!)
Election time is here and... this lady voted yesterday!
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I vaguely remember that game but thought it was lame when I was a little kid. Granted, having a big brother meant I was more into Battleship and Risk 😉
I'm doing the new provider thing too thanks to a major change in my workplace insurance coverage. I'm grateful my excellent eye doc and dentist are still covered at least. Between moving to two different states (and three different addresses) in six years, it's been a rough ride. At this point my A1C is at an all time high and there is so little time for even the most cursory conversations, it's almost hopeless to wish for someone to care beyond the EMR. My part of the Texas republic is also a frustrating place to access health care due to sky high demand and not enough doctors.
Good luck making your match! 😉 https://youtu.be/59Hj7bp38f809/20/16; 3:39 pm
I remember the game. I played it once and ended up in Tijuana with a donkey and a parking ticket. oh wait, maybe that was different,, or maybe……09/20/16; 8:33 pm
Oh, yuck…that game! Glad it wasn't a thing for my girls.
I wish you the greatest luck in the world in finding amazing practitioners to fit into the corners of your life.09/21/16; 3:36 pm
When I was going through my personal hell of deciding to make the switch to a new Endo, my friend explained it to me like you said – it's as if I was staying in a bad relationship. I had never thought about it like that. She specifically said "You are not getting anything out of this relationship, and you are the only one contributing." That was the light bulb moment for me. 🙂09/22/16; 11:09 am


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CC fancies its chances with clients' private equity assets
Clifford Chance is truly the home of the wizard wheeze. Take its idea of setting up a fund of funds to participate in its private equity clients' investments. Given Clifford Chance's market-leading reputation in both fund creation and deal execution, it is a logical step – especially now that all of its partners across the globe are allowed to invest.
But it's not a get rich quick scheme. SJ Berwin set up something similar – albeit much smaller – four years ago, and the word is it's never made much of a return. Clifford Chance partners are looking at a 10-year illiquid investment.
The bigger question is whether Clifford Chance's private equity clients will let them in. Most private equity funds' big investors are institutions where there is reciprocal business; it's not quite the same with a law firm. But Clifford Chance is showing commendable commitment. As one source says: "It's really about an alignment of interests."
However, another senior source with experience of private equity investment is more gloomy. He tells The Lawyer: "The minute I hear that lawyers have discovered a wonderful new investment is the time I sell."
Linklaters hoping Youle brings gladder tidings
Linklaters was putting a brave face on the Graham White and Raymond McKeeve departures last week, arguing that, as private equity becomes more complex, the big M&A firms were going to win out.
But Linklaters is ignoring the fact that the big private equity houses require absolute commitment to their relationships, and it's all about individuals. It's all very well focusing on the one-off M&A mandate, but there's an awful lot of handholding in between.
Meanwhile, the magic circle firm will be relying on senior associate Richard Youle, who has a strong relationship with Hermes Private Equity and who is being made up to partner in this year's round of promotions, and Carlton Evans, a young partner who is close to MidOcean Partners.
But if Linklaters thinks it can institutionalise its private equity relationships, it might be disappointed. Even Clifford Chance and Ashurst are reliant on their individual dealmakers. Linklaters may have a little too much misplaced faith in the power of the institutional brand.
Wragges sics solo partner onto London debt finance
Wragge & Co has given itself quite a task with its one-lawyer entrance into the competitive London debt finance market. The Birmingham firm has hired CMS Cameron McKenna associate Kirsty Jefferies to join its ranks as a partner.
As the sole London-based debt finance partner, she will work with Birmingham-based head of debt finance Chris Brierley to build on existing relationships with London clients and attract new business. Senior partner Quentin Poole tells The Lawyer the move was client-driven in an "increasingly London-centric" finance market.
Wragges seems confident that Jefferies has what it takes to create a stir, but the move has left some City-based debt finance partners scratching their heads.
"It's a very competitive market in London and, although they're considered a very competent firm, I don't think they're going to make much of an impact," says one high-profile banking partner.
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"Found and completely ADORED from http://yireservation.com, this recipe is not mine. I have been looking for this recipe for years now and finally, it's here for your enjoyment. Re-posted so that the Food.com community can enjoy it and the nutrition facts would be available :)"
Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot
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READY IN:3hrs 30mins
Ingredients Nutrition
For the stock
- 907.18 g beef or 907.18 g pork or 907.18 g chicken bones, -or-
- chicken or beef bouillon
- 3 slice fresh ginger
- 2 scallions
- 3 bay leaves
- 3785.0 ml water
For Aged-spicy paste
- 44.37 ml szechuan spicy bean paste
- 5 dried chilies, soaked until soft
- 4 slice ginger
- 4 garlic cloves
- 118.29 ml cooking wine (medium sherry)
- 14.79 ml rock sugar
- 3 star anise
- 14.79 ml szechuan peppercorn
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 4 green cardamoms
- 2 sand ginger
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 3 slice dried licorice
- 14.79 ml fennel seed
- Make the base stock by combining beef or pork bones or chicken skeleton with water, ginger, scallion, bay leaves. Bring to boil then simmer for 3 hours. Alternatively, season with the bouillon of your choice to skip the 3 hours of boiling bones.
- To make the aged-spicy paste, chop the Szechuan Spicy Bean Paste, soaked dry chili, ginger, garlic, and black bean. Combine 4 tbsp of oil and all the chopped ingredients, cook in low heat for 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the rest of the dry spices and cooking wine and sugar to the paste. Continue to cook in low heat for another 30 minutes then turn off the heat.
- Before serving the hot pot, combine the aged-spicy paste with base stock and bring to boil. Add additional ginger, dried chili, and salt to taste.
- Enjoy the spicy goodness!
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Film of Sev DeMyers. Introduced in movie theaters in 2015, with a production coming from USA. You can watch Doo Doo's Revenge online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2015.
Rating: 5 by 11 users./
Runtime: 20 minutes
Meg Crosbie, Yong Kim, Carl McDowell, Salina Duplessis, Sinorice Moss, Michela Crayton, Zoe McGaha-Schletter, Dashiell McGaha-Schletter, Jabari Flanagan, Maggie Kilbourne, Chris McKenna, Winn Gaspard and Faith Lister.
Short film, Drama, Comedy.
20-minute film (full movie) directed by Sev DeMyers.
The original audio of Doo Doo's Revenge has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2015.
Screenplay written by Sev DeMyers.
Daniel Watchulonis.
Jack Goncalves, Lillemor Demyers, Spring Ferrara, Sev DeMyers and Taheerah Jackson.
This film was produced and / or financed by Routine Projects.
Composed by Robert & The Half Truths.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Doo Doo's Revenge has a duration of 20 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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9 s*x positions that will make you feel love from your partner
s*x positions that will make you feel love: There's no question that certain sex positions facilitate higher levels of emotional intimacy. These positions allow a couple to go beyond their sensory experience, intensifying the intimacy of their encounters and imbuing them with emotional meaning. Bow chicka wow wow. Eye contact, kissing, caresses, and trusting, are all emotional complements to the physical experience of sex.
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These nine moves promote that super deep (emotionally speaking, obvi) connection that helps you fall in love like never before—so be sure to use these wisely.
1. Woman On Top
A man lying down with the woman on top can be a vulnerable position for both partners, which can create emotional intimacy. He has to give up control, while your goods are totally on display. This sex position is ideal for lots of touching and intimate caresses.


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Simple Habits to Avoid Financial Disaster w/ Dr. Randall Bell, Author of "Rich Habits Rich Life"
What can investors learn from disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima? A lot, actually. According to today's guest, Dr. Randall Bell, there's a lot to take away from these events on both economic and practical levels. Dr. Bell is the author of Rich Habits Rich Life: The Four Cornerstones of All Great Pursuits. He shares some simple habits that are correlated with success… as well as some poor habits that statistically lead to disaster.
Later, Marc dips into the mailbag to answer one listener's question about Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM). The stock pays a dividend, but is that dividend safe? Be sure to listen and find out.


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Jacqueline Belew has a secret.
Jackie is foster mom to five special needs children. That isn't her secret. Jackie loves these children very, very much. That isn't her secret.
Jackie's nickname is Jackie Blue, given to her by the children. That isn't her secret, either.
Jackie Blue's secret? She knows the outcome of any game of chance. Any game. She uses this ability to win small amounts of money to assist in raising and caring for these special needs kids. She tries to never win more than she needs, since she doesn't want to abuse her ability.
Someone has noticed her gift, however.
The Giambini crime family has noticed what Jackie can do. And when this desperate crime family decides to kidnap Jackie to be their golden goose, the children hire Joey Justice and Justice Security to rescue her.
Things turn deadly very quickly.
Even Jackie didn't see that coming...
Suggested by lyrics from the classic song performed by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, this second Justice Society thriller will keep you jumping from the pulse-pounding suspense!
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Regarding previously reported problems with the latest updates to Epson printer drivers, Carmine Pasquale contacted Epson about this and received the following reply:
Before installing a new driver you first must trash the old driver files. On the Mac, the files do not override the old files. Trash the following driver files located in the Epson folder in the Extensions folder:
Epson Monitor 2
Epson Stylus EX
Rebuild your desktop and install the updated driver with extensions off.
Carmine notes that he could not find this recommendation anywhere in their online FAQs or the accompanying driver documentation. In any case, it did work for him.
Update: Tom Ritch and Tom Hensley followed the above advice but had no success in eliminating the problems they were having (such as printing from FileMaker Pro) with the latest updates.


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Atif Aslam and Sara Bharwana's Valima
Written by Hina Safdar on April 2nd, 2013 No Comment
Pakistani heartthrob singer Atif Aslam got married to sweetheart Sara Bharwana on March 28. The Daavat-e-Valima (reception) was held over the weekend.
Atif pretty much looked the happy groom on all functions while bride Sara was resplendent in all her outfits, be it her traditional dresses or her white gown.
Accompanied by singer Ali Azmat, Atif performed at his reception held at the Royal Palm in Lahore on March 29. Many Pakistani celebrities attended the high-profile do.
The pop singer was also one of the most eligible bachelors in the music industry and his wedding to Sara comes as a surprise to his female fans.


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Pride Class Recognition
Each week Barron staff awards two classes with the honor of "Pride Class." Students who best exemplify the pride of being a Barron bear get paid a classroom visit by mascots Berry and Ruth. The mascots travel with the students on field trips, attend recess, and participate in classroom activities during their pride week.
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Overseas Study Partners
At Richmond, we believe in providing access to education on a global scale. We strive to provide Richmond students and faculty, together with those of our partners, an opportunity for an international educational experience through exchange and collaboration programmes. Our partners come from Europe, North and South America, the South Pacific, Asia, South East Asia and the Middle East. You will find the full list of our partners by clicking on Partners by Region.
I really enjoyed being here. Felt like I learned a lot. The academic program was different from what I'm used to, but challenging in a good way. AIFS was an excellent program, I liked that the university was in the center of London.
The program is lovely and everyone running it and interacting with students are amazing. I enjoyed all my classes and professors. The staff were all very sweet and helpful.
Great abroad experience. Teaching staff was great. I would absolutely recommend this program to everyone.
Advisors were amazing! They were able to help with any questions I had. Loved the area we were in. Classes were fun.
I had the most amazing experience with this program and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I will forever be thankful to have found this program. My professors were so helpful, they truly cared about wanting to help us and have the best experience possible. All the events that I participated in were very well organised and so much fun.
Please note that Exchange and Study Abroad students must be nominated by the International Programmes department of Richmond University before contacting or submitting an application to another partner university. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and disciplinary records. Students interested in studying abroad at a non-partnership university need to contact the academic registry directly.
For more information contact the Department of International Programmes
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The year is 2061, and the planet is dying. Cataclysmic solar storms have forced leaders from around the world to finally put aside their differences and agree on one thing - to jump ship. The human race is headed to Mars.
Dr. Sophie Winston is hired by New Tech Corporation to test a biosphere deep within the heart of Cheyenne Mountain; a mission she believes will help prepare NTC for the three-year flight to the red planet. But, just days into the assignment, things start to go wrong. When the blast doors hiss open, Winston's team finds a changed world outside. Humans are gone, vanished without a trace, and they aren't the only thing missing. The planet's water is gone, too.
As the team explores their surroundings, they find thousands of luminous blue orbs lining the streets. It isn't until they uncover what's inside that they realize the nightmare that lies ahead.
©2013 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2014 Audible Inc.
"Fast-moving Alien Sci-Fi!"
Yes, anyone looking for a fast-paced alien invasion would enjoy this book.
Overton: he's the tough military commander who insures there will be more alien vs. machine gun action!
She did Sophie really well.
I listened to it while driving to college this past summer.
"Great Science Fiction!"
Original. Creative. Terrifying.
Character development is a huge thing for me. Feeling connected to the characters can make or break a story and this definitely delivers. I am looking forward to more!
Elizabeth brought to life the words on the page. I loved her adaptation of the words from the pages.
"an environmental theme of guilt and waste"
Aliens come to Earth and kill 99% of the humans. Sound familiar? Orbs is different in that it takes a generally original and unique approach to the time honored alien invasion. Instead of bombs, lasers or some other weapon of mass destruction, the aliens are sucking the water from every source available – lakes, ponds, animals, plants and humans. They leave all the structures intact. The physics of this idea are dicey, but the logic is sound. Water is likely to be the common denominator of compatible species. And when it becomes scarce enough, aliens might indeed attack other worlds for it. Smith asks the important question, will they be so different from us that moral concerns for other life simply won't matter.
Just under the surface of the action packed story is an environmental theme of guilt and waste; that the humans have taken something so precious for granted. The reader is not bashed over the head with it, but the theme is clear and helps us empathize with the characters. There is a strong feeling of connection to our dying earth, personal and deep. "What have we lost?"
Most of the characters are well developed and easy to empathize with. Sometimes the reader is told too many times about the deep emotions of the characters rather than showing us through dialogue or action. There is also a tendency to report on past action rather than move forward at times. These writing quirks are sometimes distracting, but don't harm the story.
Elizabeth Evans does an excellent job with the narration. Her voice is clear and strong and enjoyable to listen to. Each character voice is clearly differentiated and male voices are strong. Her only weakness are her accents, they sound strange. This doesn't hurt the story, and is only slightly distracting.
Orbs is the first volume of a trilogy. It ends at an appropriate point, leaving the reader hungry for the next book, but not hanging on a cliff either. Good, hard science fiction for any lover of alien invasions or post-apocalyptic earth. You'll want to move right on to book 2 and find out if humanity really is doomed.
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"A Pseudoscience/ Military/ Horror End."
This was a very interesting read because of the unique way the author decided to end the world. One of the main issues that I have with the story are the characters who seem rather stereotypical in their speech, actions, and motivations. I personally rather enjoyed the creatures. There is a fair amount of action once the story gets going while some of the suspense is a little predictable it still was a good listen.
"Spellbinding!! Once you get past the 3 prequels."
I almost changed my mind about reading this series because the prequel's are so confusing. Like most booknerds, I want to read a series in order. So I was a little put off 1) by the fact that there are three prequels. 2) the prequels are NOT NUMBERED the way the novels are. 3) I became confused when I inadvertently read them out of order. To help those that suffer with my same affliction, read Solar Storms 1st, White Sands 2nd then last but not least Red Sands. But even after this, you're not fully prepared for what starts to unfold in Orbs . This writer has an amazing ability to create scenes in your mind with enough detail to make it crystal clear but not bog you down. I felt as though I could see, hear, even taste everything that was going on around the main characters. Dr. Sophie Winston is an all American female heroine /scientist /hopeless romantic /fatal pragmatic . Not only is she mentally brilliant but when push comes to shove the girl can kick some serious Tail. With extinction looming dark and inevitable in the distance , humanity just might have a chance with Sophie in control .
"Frightening Aliens and Exciting Story"
Nicholas Sansbury Smith has created a frightening world with scary aliens and interesting characters. There are no easy solutions and many twists and turns. Orbs is so fascinating that it is hard to stop reading.
The narrator is alright and grows on you as book progresses. The narrator for author's Extinction series actually adds to enjoyment of that series.
I am so hooked on Orbs that I purchased Kindle Omnibus version and I am immediately beginning Book 2.. I will probably get Audible versions also to help my eyes.
Orbs is a really great read!
"Mind blowing! "
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Sci fi lit has never been a favorite, but N Smith won me over with this one. I like the idea behind this end of times take. It's different and very plausible.
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You can travel across the stars but you cant make a basic compound like water?
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please help with combustion divergence!!
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I am simulating a steady flame of lean methane/air mixture in a swirl stabilized dump combustor. Because of similarity, i took only quarter section of combustor with periodic boundary condition in the azimuthal direction. my equivalence ratio is 0.65. the problem is that when i used finite rate/eddy dissipation model i have no ignition despite i tried both patching and initialization. i tried eddy dissipation model alone and i have divergence error in AMD solver and temperature exceeds 5000. i tried patching the entire domain with 2500 k and i have the same errors. i tried patching with products in the entire domain and i got same errors. i tried without patching at all and i got same errors!!!
of course this all were done either with initializing the solution or starting with steady cold flow solution.
kindly advice what to do, shall i check the grid or what, knowing that i use pressure based solver, second order schemes and courant number of 1.
how is the convergence doing in cold flow ??
It is perfect. I have convergence in cold flow to below 1e-4 in continuity and below 1e-4 in other equations
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Legal Services Corp. Sails On
October 29, 1997
Some observers are chiding Republicans in Congress for failing to take the ax to the Legal Services Corporation -- an agency many believe is out of control.
The LSC was established more than 20 years ago and given the mission to aid the poor with civil legal problems. Critics say it has repeatedly violated its charter and become blatantly politicized.
Here are a few of its forays:
- In just the last year, the LSC's nearly 280 grant recipients have sued states over welfare reform, fought drug-related evictions from public housing and opposed the deportation of immigrants with felony records.
- Texas Rural Legal Aid filed a lawsuit in December challenging the absentee ballots of military voters and their families, after the military vote helped to elect two Republicans to local offices.
- Brooklyn Legal Services stopped the eviction of a woman from public housing, even though police had seized 54 vials of crack cocaine from her apartment.
- Critics accuse LSC of defending drug dealers from New York to Florida and opposing legitimate reform efforts.
Observers point out that LSC beneficiaries have sued in federal court to stop reforms Congress passed last year aimed at de-politicizing the program. The reforms included bans on ideologically-motivated suits -- such as challenges to welfare and immigration reforms.
After the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut LSC funding from $283 million to $141 million last month, 45 Republicans broke ranks and joined Democrats to reverse the vote.
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Water lake that feel rough, due to a mixture of water and fresh water is sulfur, is believed as a powerful medicine to cure various diseases. Believe it or not, this fact causes the growth of local wisdom to maintain the environment and avoid the exploitation of natural resources. For the Sasak tribe, Lake Segara Anak is considered a sacred place must guarded. Lakes, green and blue is also used as places of worship pilgrimage and the people of Hindu, Islamic Wettu Telu (syncretism Islamic-Hindu) and trust in God.
DAY 1: Airport – Sembalun Lawang.
On the shuttle from the airport to the village of Lawang Sembalun, rode about 2 and a half hours. Staying at click Lembah Rinjani Hotel on the foot of Mount Rinjani
DAY 2: Sembalun Lawang – Plawangan Sembalun.
Wake up, breakfast at the hotel at 6 or 7 o'clock we started the trip, approximately two hours we arrived at the post I and rested a few minutes and then continue the journey to post III. arrived around 13:00, Arrive in preparation for the post third lunch break from cooking Bohari. 14:00 pm: after lunch we have a fairly high hill, about 3 hours of climbing we reached the Plawangan Sembalun with a height of 2639 meters. at 16:00 or 17:00 evening has been arrived at Plawangan Sembalun Mount Rinjani in the mid-body with a height of 2600 meters, we are helped by porters put up tents and prepare dinner from Bohari cuisine, and then overnight Plawangan Sembalun
DAY 3: Plawangan Sembalun – Summit – Lake Segara Anak.
Whenever anyone wants to peak 3726 meters, is expected to get up at 3:00 in the morning to enjoy breakfast, pancakes with honey, toast, coffee / tea, a trip to the summit of Mount Rinjani takes approximately 3 or 5 hours, field trip to the summit and heavy enough dangerous, deserts, craters, and the chasm that seemed bottomless, will force his adrenaline racing for 3-5 hour drive, we recommend wearing dust-proof glasses and a thick sweater if for novice climbers to reach the summit should be run slowly, after we reached the summit of Mount Rinjani 3.726m. expected to arrive at 06.00 am, you will be able to see the scenery is stunning, as you can see all parts of the island of Lombok thoroughly, you can even see the latitude of Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Tambora on Sumbawa island, and also some small islands that Gili on call around the island of Lombok, after 30 minutes at the summit, along with photos for keepsakes as well as the activities of other activities, we will come back down to the tent (Plawangan Sembalun) Bohari finished dish has been served, at about 09.00 am finish breakfast, we continue the journey to the lake Segara Anak – way down into the lake approximately 3-4 hours (down). Hikers must be nimble down the rocky slope with a slope ranging from 25-30 degrees, a lot of gravel and stones. Arriving at the lake around 12:00 hours or 03 hours of the afternoon resting on the edge of Lake Segara Anak, looks beautiful Mount Barujari is still active, while lunch is at the ready from Mr. Bohari cuisine around the lake, a few minutes later we go to the hot water bath. Bathing in a pool of hot water is believed to cure all diseases, especially skin diseases, rheumatism, etc., but do not swim for too long and can lead to fatigue, lunch is ready in around the lake, while enjoying the fishing activity at 16:00 pm, you can enjoy the beauty of the sunset and surrounding scenery, nighttime activities, make a campfire, enjoying the stars, singing and other activities, dinner was available and stay overnight in tents lake Segara Anak
DAY 4: Lake Segara Anak – Senaru – Senggigi
After breakfast, we proceeded to pelawangan Senaru, this path winding like a rat lines, lots of gravel and stones. expected to arrive in Plawangan Senaru at 12 noon: after lunch at Plawangan Senaru, down towards the end arrived in the Senaru village ascent takes 5 or 6 hours, and rest, Senaru Village, where we provide a vehicle that was waiting, and then travel to Senggigi, Senggigi is expected to arrive at 6 pm, or transferred directly to the Airport on evening ~ END ~
The above package price includes:
– 1 night in Lembah Rinjani Hotel (twin share)
– Guide
– Porter
– 1 tent for 2 people or 3 people
– Each one gets a sleeping bag
– Each one gets Mattress
– Cooking Equipment
– Activities climbing 3 days 2 nights
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the climb on Mount Rinjani
– Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meat, rice and spices
– Snacks such as biscuits, snacks
– Beverages (mineral water, tea, sugar, bread, jam)
– 2 x Transport (Airport – Senaru, Sembalun Lawang – Senggigi)
– Admission attractions
– Permits Rinjani Trek Center (RTC)
Price does not include:
– Lodging in the hotel at the time before and after trekking
– Personal spending
– Tips for guides and porters
– Plane tickets and airport tax
If there are additional price (on request):
– Party goats, and sate gule in the lake Segara Anak
– Porters load 50kg per person
– Fishing equipment
– The hotel, guest house, inn in Sembalun or Senaru
We recommend that appropriate to climb?
– Every person aged 12 – 55 years (Indonesia) in healthy physical condition. No illnesses have shortness of breath, coronary heart, high blood, Vertigo indication of the disease and other dangerous, the best season to climb Mount Rinjani in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and until early November when the rainy season, we do not refer to risk / roads very slippery and mossy and a foothold in the rock certainly a very slippery path, we expect to cancel
Clothing and goods that must be taken during the climb?
– It is expected to bring warm clothing, because cold weather on top of the range below 5 degrees Celsius. Shoes, socks for the climb (not sneakers), strong shoes, shoes are not narrow, specific to climbing, sun block, money, water, wet wipes, dry wipes, gloves, warm hat, flashlight, sunglasses anti dust, sticks and etc,.
Please certainty the date of the climb at the start, after we receive confirmation of the extension number, name of the aircraft, from and goals include the full names of participants to climb to help us monitor your clients as a visitor to Mount Rinjani and also hand phone confirmation number, can be re-confirmation in one week before coming to Lombok via this email
Village Senaru (601 m) – Plawangan Senaru (2,641 meters)
Lake Segara Anak (2,000 m)
Sembalun village (1,156 m) – Plawangan Sembalun (2,639 meters)
Mount Rinjani peak (3726 m)
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Web site: http://www.trekkingrinjani.com
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Address: Jalan Cendrawasih No.8 Cakranegara
Code Pos 83231 Mataram Lombok Indonesia
Phone: +62 370 631271 Fax: +62 370 631037
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"SVT Ablation - A Pleasure!"
About: Wythenshawe Hospital Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester M23 9LT
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I was at UHSM on Friday 6th November for a SVT Ablation procedure. I was obviously apprehensive at having the procedure but, from the moment I arrived all the way through to leaving the Cardiology Day Case Ward on F2, I was given superb reassurance and support by everyone.
In particular, I would like to thank the doctor and their team in surgery. They communicated excellently with me throughout the procedure and it was as 'pleasurable' as it could be!!!
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It would be remiss of me not to say a special thank you to the nurse who looked after me for the majority of the time I was there. The nurse was caring, supportive, reassuring and built up excellent rapport - thank you.
In total I was 'attended to' by 13 members of staff during my time at the hospital. Every single one of them were a credit to the hospital - they were helpful, supportive and very, very professional. The teamwork demonstrated during my short stay was outstanding and the hospital should be proud of the whole team.
The most stressful part of the day was being driven home to Burnley by my wife - hope she doesn't see this review!!!
I would appreciate it if this feedback got back to the team as they thoroughly deserve it.
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Detachment isn't as difficult as one might expect. I thought I'd go nuts over losing everything that way, but look at me! I'm cool. I'm calm. Um, I'll keep trying to correct the situation. Getting used to being a dot com requires time and adapting to a whole other way of being responsible. Or perhaps a little more pivoting.
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Sena is the biggest ally of the BJP with which it is sharing power at the Centre and in Maharashtra. At the AICC briefing too, party's senior spokesman Anand Sharma accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the non-BJP governments as part of a deep conspiracy
Shiv Sena yesterday came out strongly against ally BJP over imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand, saying it had strangulated democracy in the name of morality and cautioned that this may create instability and anarchy in the country.
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I am trying to modify the battery sample by disallowing the DragSource to return to its original position after being dropped in the ListBox - once it is dropped in the ListBox, it should be removed from the original source collection. I have tried
setting the DropMode on the DragSource to DropDragSource but it didn't work. If I set AllDropTargetsValid to true on the DragSource of the ListBox, the result is that the ListBox moved to the place where batteries are located. Any help is appreciated.
I solved the problem by removing the DragSource from the container where it initially was in the DragSourceDropped event. I put the reference to the original DropTarget where the DragSource was attached to in the Tag element of the DragSorce element so that
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Michael "Caruso" Taylor is a man with a problem. He can't speak. In fact, he can't do much of anything the way he once used to. A successful English professor, he can hardly compose a coherent sentence, or remember much of anything he once knew. On top of this, he is slowly regressing toward infancy. He calls it "The Wasties," a condition with no known cause and no known cure. He throws his sippy cup. He bites his nurse. He tries to wall himself into his bedroom. He tries to run away. But as Caruso slips further and further away from sanity and adulthood, his mental life begins to soar.
Distinctive, funny and deeply affecting, The Wasties presents a unique vision that offers insights into madness, aging, notions of success, and the desire to abdicate from the responsibilities of adulthood.
Alienation cloaks itself in a new and blackly humorous guise in this third novel by Reuss (Henry of Atlantic City; Horace Afoot). English professor Michael "Caruso" Taylor has lost the ability to speak and embarks on a journey of infantilization that progressively strips him of his autonomy a condition he labels "the wasties." He grows entirely dependent on others: his pregnant wife, Gina; his nurse, Theresa; and a host of health-care professionals who attempt to rein in his childish impulses. Taylor communicates via scribbled messages, IBM ThinkPad and hand gestures. This occasionally makes for humorous episodes, such as Taylor's psychosexual explanation to his therapist of why he bit Theresa's hand. A side effect of the wasties includes seeing famous people, often long deceased (Walt Whitman, Marianne Moore, John Muir), in prosaic disguise (e.g., Ralph Ellison as a male nurse) and occasionally holding conversations with them. Reuss employs this device effectively at first, since such interactions match Taylor's deteriorating condition, yet as they multiply, they grow stale. Another problem is the novel's dependence on Taylor's observations and thoughts, which lose their bite as Taylor sinks into greater dependence. In his previous novels, Reuss proved himself to be a highly original and idiosyncratic thinker. Here he manages flashes of insight into the innate human desire to flee communication and autonomy, but flounders as the novel floats free of solid plot and character development. Still, Reuss's insouciant weirdness Taylor takes to communicating in fragments of Simon and Garfunkel songs and he does the hokey pokey to NPR as part of his physical therapy gives the novel a loopy charm. (Aug. 21) Forecast: The cultish appeal of Henry of Atlantic City and Horace Afoot won Reuss a small following of devoted readers. The Wasties won't broaden his reach, but should satisfy most fans. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.


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Clara S. Purcell Thomas, 84, of 632 Georgia Highway 326, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000.
A native of Banks County, Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late William Morgan and Ellie Duncan Purcell, and was the widow of Hoke Thomas. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Troy Herbert, Henry Webb and Ronnie Moon officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Lois Bridges and Mary Fricks, both of Commerce; two sons, Billy Dean Thomas, Gainesville, and Joe Thomas, Commerce; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
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Look around your house and you will likely notice a lot of coordination. The brushed nickel knobs on your cabinets match the kitchen sink; all of the lighting fixtures on your upper level contain alabaster glass; and every window in your home has those same wooden blinds.
Matching looks and materials allow you to create a sense of cohesionin essence to tie everything in the house together. You may think you have done a good job of it, but if you look around, there may be something that just does not seem to fit inthe fans.
Its not so unusual to see homes with beautiful designer kitchens and upscale entertainment rooms have fans that look out of place. If Im describing your home, its time to do something about it, says Dan Blitzer, consulting director of education for the American Lighting Association (ALA), who points out that fans have come a long way in the past few years.
People never used to think of fans as decorative pieces, but now they are, thanks to the wide variety of options available, says Blitzer. Among the trends he is tracking, a much broader selection of fans, particularly in the modern or contemporary style, a richer choice of materials and detailing, and the availability of fan integrated lighting that is much more energy efficient.
Nathan Frampton of Zionsville, Ind.-based Fanimation says one of the biggest trends he has noticed lately is that decorators are treating fans almost like pieces of furniture. Youd think an interior designer would rather use a chandelier from a decorating standpoint, but now you can have the best of both worlds, says Frampton. A beautiful light fixture that has the functionality of a ceiling fan.
Frampton points out there are now fans on the market, like his companys Air Shadow fan, that feature an exquisite lighting fixture with retractable fan blades. If you are looking for more of a retro look, how about a fan with a metallic housing and single matching blade that pushes a lot of air around. For outdoor decorating, there are units that feature decorative plastic blades that look like they are made out of wood or metal.
Kim Noerteman of St. Louis-based Regency Fans says a trend she has noticed is the prevalence of fans with larger motors and intricately-decorated blades. The larger motors allow the fans to move air around more efficiently, says Noerteman. As for the blades, leaf-shaped wooden blades were the most popular decorative accents for years, but now were seeing blades with new designs and different materials. Points and swirls are popular, she says.
In addition to an array of decorative options, todays fans are also more energy efficient than ever before. Blitzer points out that many now carry an Energy Star rating, which means they use improved motor and blade designs that require less energy to run than conventional fan/light units. During the summer months, a fan can reduce the apparent room temperature by as much as 8 degrees. This can save you $15 to $20 per year on utility bills, plus any additional air conditioning or heating savings gained when the fan is operated properly.
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Ceiling height is also important when choosing a fan. Place the fan higher than 7 feet above the floor in the middle of the room for maximum comfort, circulation and aesthetics. Optimal placement would be 8 to 9 feet from the floor.
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Consider the warranty. When you choose to purchase a ceiling fan, look for a good warranty for the life of your fan. Some manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty and in-home service.
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Mr. John Bosmans
Future Forces Forum Future Forces Exhibition 2016 CBRN Workshop 2016
Manager General and Cooperative Services Programme
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
NSPA CBRN Activities
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) brings together in a single organisation NATO's logistics and procurement support activities, providing integrated multinational support solutions for its stakeholders. NSPA is a fully customer-funded agency, operating on a "no profit - no loss" basis. NSPA is the executive body of the NATO Support Organisation (NSPO), of which all 28 NATO nations are members. The NSPA General and Cooperative Services Programme (LB) has wide range of CBRN related projects both in NATO and Partner Nations, including the procurement of CBRN related equipment to turn-key projects. We consolidate the similar requirements from the nations and we aim to create a multinational platform for the CBRN based procurement and projects. During the last 5 years, CBRN business showed continuous increase, which corresponds to total 200 MEUR turnover. It is anticipated that this trend will continue in the upcoming years. NSPA LB Programme is also being represented at NATO CBRN COE and several NATO groups (e.g. The Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Capability Development Group (JCBRND-CDG))"
Curriculum Vitae
John Bosmans is Belgian national, born 31st January 1956. Son of a career military, stationed in Germany, he spent much of his youth abroad before returning to Belgium in 1970. In 1971, at the age of 15 he starts his lower secondary studies at the Royal Cadet School in Brussels and achieves a degree in Science and Mathematics. In 1974 he is qualified to start his studies at the Royal Military School in Brussels and achieves a Masters degree in Military and Social Science and specialized in Applied Mechanics. In 1979 he starts his military career as an Army Logistics Officer in Germany in the 4th Maintenance Company of a Mechanized Brigade in the Soest sector. In 1983 he becomes Technical officer of the 51 Logistics Battalion, stationed near Aachen in Germany. In 1985 he assumes the Commander position of a Supply Company responsible for Corps sustainment in various classes of supply. It includes a Corps level field bakery and an expeditionary Fuel System Supply Point (mobile fuel farm). In 1988 he takes his Officers Staff Course at the Royal Defence College in Brussels and returns for duty as the Logistics Officer of the 4th Mechanized Brigade in Soest (Germany). As the Brigade Logistician he successfully leads the effort of dismantling the Brigade as Belgian Defence Reform pulled back forces from Germany. In 1992 he becomes a Major and is assigned to the Logistics Division at Tervuren, responsible for interfacing between the users and operations of the Army Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. In 1993 he is selected to take the Higher Staff Course at the Royal Defence College. He delivers a thesis on Personnel Information Systems and achieves with distinction the title of General Staff Officer. In 1994 he is appointed the Commander of the 1st Maintenance Company of the 1st Mechanized Brigade and leads the successful merger of a national maintenance support centre in his Company. In 1996 he supports the integration into the Logistics Battalion of the Brigade. Shortly after becoming Lieutenant-Colonel, he is assigned in 1997 Commander of the 92nd Logistics Battalion responsible for depot level supply of electronic end items, components and spare parts. The Battalion manages a yearly procurement budget of approximately 250 million EURO. In that period the warehouse storage systems are automated, leading to increase of efficiencies. The Battalion is also sending out logistics contingents to support operations in the Balkans. In June 2000 he is appointed Professor Logistics at the Royal Defence College, coordinator of the Joint Operations curriculum and responsible for the outreach programme. In 2001 he makes Colonel General Staff and shortly after his promotion, is tasked to establish the newly created G4 Division of the Land Component in the context of the Belgian Defence Reform. The G4 Division ensures operational and logistics readiness of the Land Component with functional control of the six organic Logistic Battalions. In 2003 he starts his multinational NATO Logistics career and becomes the Branch Head Logistics Operations and Plans in Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS). He arrives at a time JFCBS takes control over ISAF operations and leads the NRF effort. He is instrumental in improving with his team the sustainment in ISAF (mainly in the area of bulk fuel supply) and leads the development of MC526 – the NRF Logistics Concept, the foundation for the well-known Joint Logistics Support Group (JSG). In 2006 he is selected to assume the position of Executive Officer of the Chief of Staff JFCBS and becomes familiar with the wide array of operational functions of JFCBS leading the major operation in Afghanistan. In 2007 he is successful in competing for the position of Executive Officer in the NATO Maintenance Supply Agency in Capellen (G.D. Luxembourg). In 2012, as NAMSA is integrated into the NATO Support Agency (NSPA), he is handpicked to serve in the temporary role as Transformation Czar, working directly for the General Manager and the Executive Board on development and execution of NATO Support Agency initiatives, developing all aspects of implementation planning for the Agency. On 1 May 2016 he is appointed the Manager of the NSPA General & Cooperative Services Programme. John Bosmans is married to Carine and has a son Marc who practices as a Neuropsychologist.


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On January 13, 2016, ALJ Dee Lord issued Order No. 22 in Certain Activity Tracking Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-963).
By way of background, this investigation is based on a July 8, 2015 complaint filed by AliphCom d/b/a Jawbone and BodyMedia, Inc. (collectively "Jawbone") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wearable fitness and activity tracker devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,446,275; 8,529,811; 8,793,522; 8,961,413; 8,073,707; and 8,398,546. The complaint further alleges that the Proposed Respondents have engaged in unfair competition and unfair acts by their access and improper use of Jawbone's trade secret confidential information related to Jawbone's technology and wearable product development plans, roadmaps, and financial information. See our July 8, 2015and August 18, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.
According to Order No. 22, Jawbone filed a motion to compel Respondents Flextronics International Ltd. and Flextronics Sales & Marketing (A-P) Ltd. (collectively, "Flextronics") to produce certain witnesses for depositions in the U.S. The primary dispute raised by Jawbone's motion centered around the interpretation of the parties' Joint Discovery Statement which requires depositions of "foreign witnesses testifying on behalf of a party" to take place at the "location of a party's U.S. counsel or a party's U.S. headquarters or offices, at the election of the producing party." In support of its motion, Jawbone argued that this provision "requires that all of a parties' foreign witnesses appear in the United States." On the other hand, Flextronics argued that this provision is limited to corporate designees.
ALJ Lord determined that the provision in question was ambiguous and thus applied the ITC's "default rule" that "depositions should be 'conducted at the location most convenient for the witness, unless the deposing party makes a showing of hardship or unusual circumstances associated with that location.'" Because Jawbone did not make the required showing under the aforementioned default rule, the motion to compel was denied and thus it was ordered that the "depositions of Flextronics's non-corporate witnesses shall take place at locations convenient for the witnesses."


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War Spirit Needed for Climate Fight, U.K. Green Party Head Says
By Alex Morales
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The spirit of World War II, when
Britons banded together to cut food and fuel consumption, is
needed to help the country fight climate change, Caroline Lucas,
leader of the nation's Green Party, said today.
Efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions blamed for
global warming at a time when the government is reducing
spending to curb its deficit have created a new "Home Front,"
requiring war-time thrift and efficiency, Lucas said in a study
she commissioned from the New Economics Foundation.
During the war from 1939 to 1945, British homes pared coal
demand by a quarter, reduced motor vehicle use 95 percent, and
saved 110,000 tons of scrap metal a week. By April 1943, enough
kitchen waste was saved to feed 210,000 pigs a week. While food
consumption declined 11 percent, health indicators improved,
according to Andrew Simms, author of the report.
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where the efforts of individuals, organizations and government
are harnessed together and directed to a common goal," the
report said. "Only this will provide the urgency, energy and
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People with memories of World War II should be tapped for
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and mobilizing the public to do likewise, said Lucas, who in May
became the country's first member of Parliament from the Green
Party. Schools, universities, churches, charities, police, fire
and health services all have a role to play, she said.
The study suggested measures could be taken including
campaigns to eat locally-produced seasonal foods and displaying
publically the efforts taken by government to conserve energy.
"The changes now underway in our climate, if unchecked,
pose probably the greatest threat to Britain that we have ever
faced," Lucas said. "Putting off difficult issues has a habit
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In A General Theory of Love, three psychiatrists take a scientific look at the phenomenon of love. Arguing that our emotional experience in adulthood is profoundly influenced by our childhood relationships, the authors suggest ways to undo this emotional "programming" and establish healthier relationships with friends and romantic partners.
The book is written by three psychiatrists: Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon, who are professors at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (UCSF). Lewis is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry; Amini, a professor of psychiatry; and Lannon, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry.


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I've done the repair disk method but it still won't navigate away from the Windows Boot Manager.
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