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Attaching lumber. Working in the shop, we drilled pairs of 9/16-inch holes on 16-inch centers through the beam webs for through-bolting 2x10 packing. The packing provided nailing for joist hangers on the interior and cladding on the exterior. We fastened most of the packing to the beams while they were still on horses at the shop — which is a lot faster and safer than doing it on site from ladders 20 feet off the ground.
Though you can use powder-actuated fasteners for attaching plates to the flanges, I prefer to use screws, since the lumber occasionally needs to be temporarily removed to provide clearance for welding.
I use the baseplate patterns to locate the anchor bolts for columns. I ran a 3/16-inch masonry bit in a cordless hammer drill through the holes in the pattern to mark the concrete, then followed with a hammer drill and a 9/16-inch bit to expand the holes for the 1/2-inch-diameter threaded rod. I used two-part A7 (800/348-3231, itwredhead.com), a fast-curing acrylic adhesive, to set the bolts. To hold the alignment while setting the rods, I used the third copy of the pattern with its holes enlarged to 9/16 inch. Once the adhesive solidified, I leveled the setting nuts to receive the baseplates.
We stood all of the first-floor columns by hand in about three days, spending about a half-hour setting each one. We used the setting nuts to plumb the columns and set them generally level to a laser dot by measuring down from the column tops.
To attach the headers above the sliding doors to the columns, we shop-welded flanges at a uniform distance down from the top. To avoid potential cumulative dimensional errors, we decided to install these headers only after setting the top perimeter beams and welding them to the columns. The headers were made up of double, 11 1/2-inch-wide LVLs, faced on the exterior side with 2x12s to pack them out to the building line.
It's important to educate everyone on site about the hazards of working around a crane. There is always the risk a beam might slip from its sling, so everyone needs to stay focused on the load and stay out of the fall zone. At least two of the crew should be familiar with the hand signals used to guide crane operators. If the operator's line of sight is blocked, one person must be in view of both the operator and the workers receiving the beam. The deck needs to be clear of debris and obstacles, with pipe staging and stepladders arranged and ready.
Before the lifting starts, we use powder-actuated nails to fasten 2-by cladding to the outside faces of the corner columns so we can attach temporary braces for steadying and plumbing the frame as it goes together. On this job the GC, Art Hultin, provided us with dozens of adjustable concrete form braces. These can't be beat for quick fine-tuning during assembly.
Setting beams. Beginning at a corner, we set the first perimeter beam and tack-weld it to the column. A tack weld is about 1/2 to 1 inch long. That's long enough to hold, but not so long as to require extensive grinding to remove in case of error. The square cut on top of the column is no guarantee that the beam sits plumb, but if a web isn't plumb, we'll have trouble lining up holes between the connecting members. So while the welder tacks the column, a helper pulls the beam plumb using a bar clamp or a wrench as a lever. Since the action of welding tends to forcefully pull pieces toward the weld, the first tack goes on the side of the beam that needs to move down.
Next, we tack the corner column at the other end of the beam, and then take a moment to check our bracing. Each time you lower a beam into position, it acts like a wrecking ball to pound the framework out of plumb. To keep tabs, I use a PLS5 vertical laser to project a dot from the chalk lines on the floor. We adjust the braces until the dot streaks the edge of the 2x6 plate on top of the beam. This takes only a few seconds and ensures precise alignment.
As we work our way around the building, we inspect for a consistent TOS. Just as with framing lumber, one steel beam of a stated height may be slightly shorter or taller than the adjacent one. We can still adjust the columns up or down on the setting nuts to maintain a consistent top alignment.
Once most of the beams are on columns and tacked, we finish the welds and tighten the nuts and bolts at all connections, using a socket wrench on a cordless impact driver. This is a lot faster than tightening by hand and ensures that each bolt is tightened with equal force. Even though the bolted connection is engineered to stand alone, we still weld a few inches of bead along each angle clip to eliminate even the slightest movement in the connection.
Packing the baseplates. With every beam leveled, bolted, and welded, I grout the voids under the column baseplates, using hydraulic cement. Because it sets so fast, I mix the cement in small batches. I premeasure the powder, use ice water to give me a little more working time, and mix the material to a stiff consistency. I wear good nitrile gloves and pack the cement with my fingers under the baseplate and around the bolt shanks. It's faster and more thorough this way, and it saves me from having to clean tools later.
Before tackling this building's second-story steel, we installed the roof I-joists and plywood decking. The frame shook noticeably while we were slamming the pieces of lumber into place, so we kept the braces on the columns for the duration. Once the roof diaphragm was completed, though, most of the shaking disappeared.
The second-floor steel installed much like the first, except that the columns were 2 feet shorter and bolted directly to the first-floor beams. At all column locations, whether above or below the beam, we welded stiffeners to the web. Without these stiffeners, the beam flanges would distort when they were welded to the column and throw it out of plumb.
Since the top of the first-floor beam was completely level, we didn't need setting nuts on the upper floor. Instead, we used stainless steel shims to plumb the second-floor columns. We buy these shims in an assortment of thicknesses — down to 1/1,000 inch — from Manhattan Supply (800/645-7270, mscdirect.com).
With the second-floor frame fully assembled, the bolts snugged tight, and the welded connections complete, we welded the bolted baseplates to the beam flange. Structurally, these welds were redundant, but we knew that they would take a small but perceptible amount of shimmy out of the frame.
The roof over the second floor was designed with a 7-foot overhang hovering above a rooftop sun deck . The overhang was supported by three projecting W10x22 beams, with wood I-joists filling in between, parallel to the face of the building. Steel beams and moment connections perform exceptionally well under these conditions, ably resisting both sagging and wind uplift. In my experience, long overhangs framed with wood develop problems, often right from the beginning. Steel is the way to go.
The trellis structure on this house incorporated a true cantilever: Level channel struts projected several feet from the building and were simply welded to the face of the steel columns. This type of right-angle joint isn't possible to execute in wood.
Considering both the recent doubling of the price of steel (along with every other metal) and the fact that this building couldn't be built using conventional wood framing techniques, there's not much point in making a direct cost comparison. However, for the record, labor and material costs for the rough framing ran about $175,000, or $53 per square foot.
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Bloomington, IN (Sports Network) - Indiana awarded Tom Crean with a two-year contract extension prior to the game and then the Hoosiers rewarded their head coach with a victory in their season opener.
Cody Zeller netted 18 points in No. 1 Indiana's 97-54 thumping of Bryant.
Christian Watford tallied 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Jeremy Hollowell and Remy Abell recorded 12 points apiece off the bench for the Hoosiers (1-0), who are ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll for the first time in 33 years.
Athletic director Fred Glass announced that Crean had been extended to a sold-out crowd prior to tip-off.
"The opportunity to work at a university like this, the opportunity to live here, but none of this would be possible without what my coaches do. I have such a great staff," Crean said of his extension.
The deal will keep Crean in Bloomington through the 2019-20 season.
The institution won just a total of 28 games over Crean's first three years, but nearly matched that mark last year by going 27-9.
The improvement carried the Hoosiers to a Sweet 16 run, which ended with a loss to eventual national champion Kentucky.
Alex Francis registered 15 points and eight rebounds for Bryant (0-1).
"They had a huge size advantage and they have the best player (Zeller) in the country," Bryant head coach Tim O'Shea said.
A Corey Maynard layup gave the Bulldogs a 15-14 lead midway through the opening half, but Indiana responded with a 22-6 run to establish control of the contest.
Zeller had eight points during the swing as the Hoosiers took a commanding 31-16 advantage late in the half before entering the break with a 48-28 edge.
The Hoosiers cruised in the second half.
Indiana shot 56 percent (30-of-54) from the floor, while Bryant was 32 percent
(20-of-62) from the field ... Both teams turned the ball over 17 times ... The
Hoosiers outrebounded the Bulldogs, 45-26.
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threesixteen said...
i think this is one of the most salient comments so far about the inherent, and often overlooked, elements of raiding.
the camaraderie is really what makes the game for me; of course like any team sport, winning makes the friendship come easier; winning after adversity adds depth and profoundity to the relationships. but endless losing streaks can really rip things apart.
i suspect maybe this is part of the rationale for blizzard's nerfs. Maybe to help forestall the disintegration of guilds... we've seen reports and numbers indicating that 25 man guild/raid teams are slowly wilting away... with 25+ folks banging their heads against the wall (especially in the wow environment that 'expects' to beat content fast because of game-familiarity, generally, among players) and perhaps lightening the load that mechanics play will allow guilds to focus on the cohesion and morale of their teams to keep them running.
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Welfare Impacts of Electricity Generation Sector Reform in the Philippines
AbstractThis paper reports an empirical investigation into the welfare impacts of an introduction of private sector participation into the Philippines electricity generation sector, by liberalizing the market for independent power producers (IPPs) during the power crisis of 1990-1993. This study uses a social cost and benefit analysis. The main benefits came from IPPs, who contributed to resolving the crisis, and promoted economic and social development. Consumers and investors are net gainers, while the Government lost and there was an air pollution cost. The paper concludes that the reform with private sector participation increased social welfare.
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The Hollywood Reporter -- This story first appeared in the Jan. 10, 2013, issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
How does it feel to become an international pop star with a No. 1 hit practically overnight? To launch a dance craze embraced by toddlers and grandparents, presidents and talk-show hosts alike? To near 1 billion YouTube views, making it the most-watched video ever?
For Gangnam Style star Psy (real name: Jaesang Park), he can sum up 2012 in two words: Totally exhausted.
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Since July, when the 34-year-old South Korean sensation debuted his zeitgeisty video mocking the trendy Seoul neighborhood and featuring an infectious galloping dance (he declined to perform it at THR s shoot) with only one line in English (you know it: Hey, sexy lady! ), Psy has been making daily appearances in cities around the world -- be it a performance at the Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong, an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres show in Los Angeles, or the White House s annual Christmas in Washington benefit.
The applause gets louder on every stage, says Psy, who was signed to Justin Bieber manager Scooter Braun s Schoolboy Records label. Before, they just sang, &lsquoOppan Gangnam Style. They re now starting to catch some Korean words. Seeing that change, it feeds me.
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But with every career high -- and he s had plenty during the 12 years before Gangnam mania -- comes controversies, including a recent British tabloid report of a man who died doing the Gangnam Style dance and political outlets that in December disseminated concert footage from 2002 and 2004 of Psy (who briefly studied at Boston University) seemingly denouncing U.S. military practices in Iraq.
The singer issued an apology for any pain caused and two days later was shaking hands with President Obama. The topic of conversation? Nothing of a diplomatic nature. Says Psy, He told me he s good at &lsquoGangnam Style but that the ladies at his house are embarrassed when he s dancing so he s not doing it.
And with that comes Psy s most surreal moment of 2012 adding to a daily life that he calls really unrealistic. But he s also able to look outside himself at the bigger, global picture and ahead to 2013. A phenomenon is made by people, not made by Psy, he says. A dance move; it's not mine, it's their own. So what I have to do next is do me.
Now, the married father of twins is focusing on a full-length album. Says Psy, I want everybody s attention.
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Regge calculus
In general relativity, Regge calculus is a formalism for producing simplicial approximations of spacetimes that are solutions to the Einstein field equation. The calculus was introduced by the Italian theoretician Tullio Regge in the early 1960s.
The starting point for Regge's work is the fact that every Lorentzian manifold admits a triangulation into simplices. Furthermore, the spacetime curvature can be expressed in terms of deficit angles associated with 2-faces where arrangements of 4-simplices meet. These 2-faces play the same role as the vertices where arrangements of triangles meet in a triangulation of a 2-manifold, which is easier to visualize. Here a vertex with a positive angular deficit represents a concentration of positive Gaussian curvature, whereas a vertex with a negative angular deficit represents a concentration of negative Gaussian curvature.
The deficit angles can be computed directly from the various edge lengths in the triangulation, which is equivalent to saying that the Riemann curvature tensor can be computed from the metric tensor of a Lorentzian manifold. Regge showed that the vacuum field equations can be reformulated as a restriction on these deficit angles. He then showed how this can be applied to evolve an initial spacelike hyperslice according to the vacuum field equation.
The result is that, starting with a triangulation of some spacelike hyperslice (which must itself satisfy a certain constraint equation), one can eventually obtain a simplicial approximation to a vacuum solution. This can be applied to difficult problems in numerical relativity such as simulating the collision of two black holes.
The elegant idea behind Regge calculus has motivated the construction of further generalizations of this idea. In particular, Regge calculus has been adapted to study quantum gravity.
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- Adrian P. Gentle (2002). "Regge calculus: a unique tool for numerical relativity". Gen. Rel. Grav. 34 (10): 1701–1718. doi:10.1023/A:1020128425143. eprint
- Renate Loll (1998). "Discrete approaches to quantum gravity in four dimensions". Living Rev. Relativity 1: 13. arXiv:gr-qc/9805049. Bibcode:1998LRR.....1...13L. doi:10.12942/lrr-1998-13. Available at "Living Reviews of Relativity". See section 3.
- Ruth M. Williams, Philip A. Tuckey (1992). "Regge calculus: a brief review and bibliography". Class. Quant. Grav. 9 (5): 1409–1422. Bibcode:1992CQGra...9.1409W. doi:10.1088/0264-9381/9/5/021. Available (subscribers only) at "Classical and Quantum Gravity".
- J. W. Barrett (1987). "The geometry of classical Regge calculus". Class. Quant. Grav. 4 (6): 1565–1576. Bibcode:1987CQGra...4.1565B. doi:10.1088/0264-9381/4/6/015. Available (subscribers only) at "Classical and Quantum Gravity".
- Misner, Charles W. Thorne, Kip S. & Wheeler, John Archibald (1973). Gravitation. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman. ISBN 0-7167-0344-0. See chapter 42.
- T. Regge (1961). "General relativity without coordinates". Nuovo Cim. 19 (3): 558–571. doi:10.1007/BF02733251. Available (subscribers only) at Il Nuovo Cimento
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"Are you a Problem Solver or Power Seeker?".... a question that was raised during a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
John Brown is president of Brown Communications in Charleston. He writes about wine each month for The State Journal.
What could be more appropriate than presenting your special Valentine with a gift of wine?
Okay, so you could procure jewelry, flowers or candy for your significant other, but adding a bottle of wine is the romantic topping to the day and such a tasteful (as well as tasty) Valentine gift. And, of course, you'll probably get to share the enjoyment of the wine with your Valentine.
Before I list my favorite Valentine's Day wines, it might be helpful to provide you with a little history on how we came to celebrate this lovely day. It appears that there is no hard documentation and the story seems to be a bit loosey-goosey, but here is what is known.
During the reign of the pagan Roman Empire, a Christian priest named Valentinus (a.k.a. Valentine of Rome) was arrested for performing marriages for those who shared his banned religion. Valentinus also performed marriages for Roman soldiers who were not permitted to take a wife. For these romantic, but unlawful ceremonies, he was jailed by the emperor Claudius, whom he then tried to convert to Christianity.
Unfortunately for the priest, Claudius had Valentinus executed for his romantic, but unpagan-like, activities. The priest later achieved sainthood and the date of his martyrdom — February 14 — morphed into Valentine's Day. The rest — as they say — is history.
So whether you celebrate the day with a nice dinner at home or dine in a fancy restaurant, you will want to toast your Valentine with the romance-enhancing elixir we know as wine. And, since the traditional valentine colors are red and pink, I will recommend for your consideration a bevy of wines showcasing those colors.
Since sparkling wine or Champagne is most often used as a celebratory beverage, here are two wines with a red hue to make your day even more effervescent:
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I remember a few years ago that there was this constant rumor that Blackberry was going to allow its popular Blackberry Messenger (BBM) service onto the other platforms like Android and iOS. While a lot of people really hoped that it was true, realists were arguing that Blackberry would never do something like that. Why? Because the main thing that keeps people from ditching their Blackberry phones is BBM. But last night, Blackberry dropped a bomb by announcing that BBM will be available on iOS and Android this summer. What does this mean to a lot of Blackberry users in Indonesia? Relief and utter happiness, I believe.
I took some time to ask a few of my friends about what their thoughts were about Blackberry's latest decision, and none of them said that they're going to appreciate the Canadian company's gesture by buying the Blackberry 10 devices. Quite the opposite, they were all very relieved that they will no longer have a reason to shoulder the burden of carrying their Blackberry phones. (From what I can see, people over on Twitter seem to feel this way too).
While CEO Thorsten Heins said this move is a "statement of confidence," he might need to consult a different analyst. As much as people are using Blackberry phones in Indonesia, a lot of them are hating the handset's experience. The legacy handsets that they're using crash and need to be restarted on a regular basis, and the OS is laggy. A lot of Indonesian users are coping by using another handset, often an Android device, at the same time. But using multiple devices every day isn't a pleasant experience either.
Granted, a lot of my friends haven't used the Blackberry 10 device. Of those who have, quite a few of them are very happy with it. But now that BBM will no longer be exclusive to Blackberry handsets, why would anyone want to purchase a Z10 over a Samsung Galaxy S4 or an iPhone 5? The three handsets are in the same price range, and when it comes to customers' confidence, the latter two brands have a better track record for customer satisfaction.
Looking over to see what the rest of Indonesians feel about Blackberry's latest decision on Twitter, I found a tweet which summarizes an interesting irony quite well. It is written in Indonesian, translated to English it says:
It's BBM news, but the trending topic [in Indonesia] is iOS and Android.
Berita ttg BBM, eh yg trending malah iOS and Android twitter.com/bukik/status/3…
— Bukik (@bukik) May 14, 2013
Multi-platform BBM won't arrive for a few months, but after hearing this news, many Indonesians will be happier than ever to purchase other devices even before the upcoming Blackberry Q10 and Q5 will be released, because they know that they can soon bring their BBM contacts onto any device.
I have to give credit to Blackberry though for having the guts to go through with this move. I predict that the platform will still be the king when it comes to physical QWERTY keypad devices. But if people are looking to get their hands on phones with big screens, then Blackberry will definitely have a tough time competing.


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A few years ago at NI Week one of the presenters told the Dr Crippen story. It fascinated the audience. I meant to write about it then but just got busy and forgot but always remembered the story.
Finally I had time and started researching it last week. Turns out there have been a few movies and documentaries about the Dr Crippen story and a book, Thunderstruck, written a few years ago. I read the book, and other articles and websites, and it occurred to me to check to see if it was same radio on Titanic. It was, so I tied it all together.
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Russias financial markets boom, crisis and recovery 1995-2001, Lessons for Emerging Markets Investors
AbstractFrom 1995 to 2001 Russia witnessed an asset market boom, a deep financial crisis, and a surprisingly forceful recovery. This paper analyzes economic policy and data of the time to explain why fluctuations were so violent and to draw lessons for Emerging Markets investors as well as for policymakers. The evidence suggests that the boom in Russian asset prices in 1995-1997 resulted from a highly ambitious monetary stabilization program amidst favourable global conditions. Inflation was compressed faster than in advanced transition economies, at the expense of rapid real appreciation and a persistent need for capital inflows. Weak economic structures and the lack of broad political support hampered fiscal consolidation and structural reforms, however. This made the monetary stabilization program vulnerable. Moreover, the program did not provide a politically viable exit option. Therefore, after external shocks had eroded the sustainability of the exchange rate target in 1998, the authorities felt compelled to defend it as long as possible. The ultimate crisis escalation resulted in a partial government default and steep devaluation. However, the economy responded with relief to the crisis-related easing of monetary conditions. The latter outweighed the drag from a collapse in capital imports. Also, the crisis escalation united the political spectrum around a new fundamental consensus on economic policy. Post- crisis governments prioritized fiscal consolidation over disinflation. This reduced dependence on foreign capital and made overall stabilization robust to external shocks. The more stable political and economic environment spurred economic reform in 2000-2001, particularly in the areas of public finances and investment conditions. Together with persistent commitment towards international integration this heralds a convergence of Russia's economic structures with those in Central and Western Europe.
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The New Sector AmeriCorps Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) program is an 11-month fellowship program for emerging leaders committed to careers in social impact. RISE fellows are selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and serve as part of cohorts of approximately 25 fellows in the Boston, San Francisco, and Chicago areas. Fellows serve full-time to strengthen nonprofit organizations, while engaging in intensive professional development activities to strengthen their skills for immediate and future impact.
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Biweekly Seminars: Over the course of the term, fellows engage in over 20 afternoon seminars covering a range of skills including nonprofit finance and strategy, performance measurement, fundraising skills, and much more (click here for additional information on training).
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Learning Teams: Fellows also meet biweekly with small group Learning Teams of 4-6 Fellows to collaborate, problem solve, and provide one another support to strengthen host site projects, career planning, and integration of new skills and tools. New Sector staff facilitates Learning Teams to provide regular support, and is also available to provide individual support and coaching throughout the program.
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- Applications are now closed and will re-open in Fall 2014.
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- Core leadership attributes, including: resourcefulness, responsibility, independence, patience, integrity, energy, and a strong work ethic
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- Desire to proactively take on responsibility within New Sector, our host site partners, and your own personal/professional development
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To whom should I address my cover letter?
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Name: New York Muhtari
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Type of Home: 1 Bedroom Coop apartment
What inspired you to use color? I am not talented like Vincent Van Gogh to create the most amazing paintings but I love & use his ideas of color to create an environment that makes me wanna come home with much joy & happiness. Here is what the master inspired me with his own words on color. "Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I see before me, I make more arbitrary use of colour to express myself more forcefully ... To express the thought of a brow by the radiance of a light tone against a dark background. To express hope by some star. Someone's passion by the radiance of the setting sun." Vincent van Gogh, 1888...
Color Tip: Even though I own my apartment, I still did not find the courage to paint the walls. In order to bring colors into my one bedroom apartment, I use real art work. As a matter of fact I have 39 paintings around the apartment. (My friends think with my love of art, the next project would be building a wall to make room for newly purchased art work)
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Love this home...great submission
i love the artwork above the bed! where is it from?
love it, feels like home. i have the same mirror as the one in photo 2 above the little oriental girl painting. it has been with me since childhood and has hung on many walls.
i love the paintings of the four seasons and the cart of mini- goodies :)
love, love, love the art about the bed.
Hi Guys,
The artwork was a temporary solution in lieu of a headboard but I received such a wonderful feedback from family & friends, I decided to keep it like this for a while. I bought the set in a store in Union Square, cannot remember the name though:-((
The small mirror in the entrance hallway was purchased from a church yard sale and I love it.
Mini goodies in the cart is a matching item for the dresser in my bedroom, the knobs have the cart wheels, so cute.
I submitted the apt photos twice by mistake and this is the one I submitted earlier, hopefully AT will make the changes and you will see another corner of my apt. (the kitchen photo seems to be repetitive).
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
New York Muhtari
like it! i'd like to see more.
Very nice. I like how personal the space feels. Its clearly a collection of things you love.
Who is the painting in the first image by? The golden one with the farmer with his arm around a woman? I love it.
great colors and combination of colors. loved the living room and how the light shades over green painting. your bedroom looks elegant with four paintings assuming those are for each season. am i right?
They say that home is where the heart is and you can really feel the warmth and love in this apartment. I have never been inside but I can understand that it is somewhere I would like to be at the end of my day.
The colors and the art and furniture all come together in a magical way. There is not one prevailing theme and because of that I believe that the apartment appeals to many people with different tastes.
You are a true inspiration...good luck with the contest
good job. & i totally agree w/ you. art is a great way to add color to your home. & it's way easier to swap out than paint.
I love it. You have really made a beatiful home. It makes you feel at ease. Lovely...good at decorating and also finding what to buy...perfectttttt
so sweet!!! how you can find such nice things and make a home like this. details in your house like the mirror make it look beautifull. I loveeee itttttt
I love the details in your accessorize, especially the wall paintings and the pillows on armchairs. colours are so properly arranged...I would be glad if you can advice me in future when I decorate my own house =)
I love it:) beautiful colors, cute accessories...very warm and cozy...
Very Very Lovely. Wonderful art, subtle relaxing colors.
This is a place i'd like to live in, but I'd like to see more of the rooms not only details, which are stunning anyway.
Am I the only one who's not in love with this place? I like some of the color choices - especially the brightly colored tufted couch. But overall - still feels a little empty and bland. Like a bunch of paintings on a white wall... good, but not sophisticated, creative, or challenging.
Beautiful! The warmth and detail found here are the elements I wish I could achieve in my own home. I look forward to more pictures!!
wonderful !!! I love it so much!! I'd like to see more details ...
Absolutely love it, especially the bedroom :)
Hello Dido,
I love what you did with your apartment. I looks absolutely beautiful!
I love the artwork and the brightness of your livingroom.
Job well done!
Looks like you have your own little museum with all these paintings! have to say i loved the color combination...very lively and warm.
Smart use of such a small place, clutter free and neat!


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Diane Stresing
More than half of all adult women will have at least one vaginal
yeast infection
–and, surprisingly, about 20% of men experience a similar infection. Although these infections can be effectively treated with medications, for an unfortunate few they have a tendency to recur despite adequate treatment. Can eating yogurt help them avoid repeated infections?
A fungus known as
is responsible for causing yeast infections. A small amount of it is always present on the skin and mucous membrane surfaces in the body. However, when
multiplies, and the acid levels in the vagina become imbalanced, the unpleasant symptoms of a yeast infection, or
candidiasis, result. Most female yeast infection sufferers report itching and burning that may be more pronounced when urinating. Men who have candidiasis
typically complain of itching and red, bumpy skin on and around the penis.
Fermented milk products contain so-called "probiotic," or "good" bacteria, including
lactobacillus, acidophilus, and
bifidobacterium, that compete with Candida in the genital area.
In a study conducted with 320 Finnish women, researchers found that those who ate three or more servings per week of yogurt–or in some cases, cheeses made from fermented milk–had far fewer fewer UTIs than those who did not eat yogurt or ate it only infrequently.
Several studies have found that to make a significant reduction in the occurrence of yeast infections, people need to consume at least one serving of yogurt per day. In these studies, the yogurt contained
bacteria, which is generally noted on food labels as containing "live" or "active" cultures.
Not all studies support the claim that regular yogurt consumption reduces the risk of recurrent yeast infections, and those that do have generally been small in size. Furthermore, there is little evidence to suggest that eating lots of yogurt once symptoms appear will resolve an acute infection any quicker.
There is probably sufficient evidence to recommend the consumption of active-culture yogurt as a safe preventive treatment for women who are prone to repeated infections. It is unclear whether the same can be said for men. Women who suffer from repeated infections may wish to add yogurt to their regular diets, and have at least one serving daily. Because yeast feeds on sugar, most authorities recommend selecting low sugar or unsweetened yogurts.
Genital candidiasis. Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, Disease Listing. Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/ca...diasis_gen_g.htm. Accessed July 6, 2006.
Kontiokari T, Laitinen J, Järvi L, et al. Dietary factors protecting women from urinary tract infection.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Mar;77(3):600-604. Available at: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/77/3/600. Accessed July 6, 2006.
Probiotics beneficial even when inactive, according to UCSD study. Science Daily website. Available at:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/...040202064023.htm. Accessed July 7, 2006.
Urinary tract health. The Partnership for Women's Health at Columbia University website. Available at:
http://partnership.hs.columbia.edu/brochures...inary_tract.html. Accessed July 6, 2006.
Urinary tract infections in adults. American Urological Association website. Available at:
http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.c...cat=07&topic=147. Accessed July 7, 2006.
Why yogurt is good for you. Medical News Today website. Available at:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=24019. Accessed July 7, 2006.
Yeast infections. American Urological Association website. Available at:
http://www.urologyhealth.org/search/index.cfm?topic=94&search=yeast%20AND%20infec...n&searchtype=and. Accessed July 7, 2006.
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Listen To Wayne
by Paul on 02/11/08 at 09:24 PM ET
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VERSUS, the exclusive cable television home of the National Hockey League, will put a microphone on NHL legend and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, Wayne Gretzky, during the network's February 11 telecast of the Phoenix Coyotes/Dallas Stars match-up from the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will air on VERSUS at 7 p.m. ET and in HD where available.
"Throughout the season, we always try new production enhancements and are constantly adding elements to our telecasts to get fans more engaged in the game," said Mike Baker, Coordinating Producer for the NHL on VERSUS. "We are thrilled to be able to offer our viewers an insider's look at the sport with on-the-bench commentary from the greatest NHL talent as he interacts with his players and coaches throughout the game."
Also, the Ducks/Wings game yesterday on NBC drew a 0.9 overnight rating.
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Versus Ratings Up
by Alanah McGinley on 01/29/08 at 07:56 PM ET
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NHL's television partner has released some of their ratings today, showing growth in viewership over last season. As of January 22, 2008:
- national household ratings up 50%
- total viewership up 36%
Additionally, the NHL All Star Game was the #1 rated NHL telecast for Versus ever, aside from post-season play.
Full content of the press release is below, all figures provided by Neilsen Media and Versus research.
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Morning Line
by Paul on 01/29/08 at 11:48 AM ET
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Chris Chelios via the Detroit Free Press,
"I think our biggest issue ... is getting some more exposure to our game, and I think we just signed a three-year deal with Versus. ... We need a better TV contract, more exposure on TV, and we're not getting that. It's not going to hurt for a team to go over to Europe for some of the stars to be seen over there. But our problem is in the U.S., selling buildings out and exposing the game."
more on the Wings…
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Three More Years Of Versus
by Paul on 01/22/08 at 11:57 PM ET
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via the AP,
The NHL and Versus have agreed to extend their contract by three years, the cable network confirmed Tuesday.
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
The network, formerly known as OLN, began televising NHL games during the 2005-06 season. It paid $65 million for the first year, $70 million for the second, and exercised a $72.5 million option for this season.
Ratings for NHL games on Versus are up this season. Through 29 games, average viewership has increased 34 percent from 195,666 to 261,760. Versus is airing 57 regular-season games this season.
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NHL TV Numbers Up
by Paul on 01/11/08 at 12:09 AM ET
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from William Houston of the Globe and Mail,
Hockey audiences won't challenge the numbers produced by football, baseball and basketball any time soon, but the bleeding caused by the cancelled 2004-05 season has stopped.
At the midway point of this season, national audiences on Versus are up 32 per cent from this time last year.
Versus is drawing numbers comparable with ESPN2's viewership in 2003-04, which was the last year of its deal with the NHL.
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On the Air from Kosovo
by Alanah McGinley on 12/13/07 at 04:37 PM ET
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From Blackantehm Military News,
"My mom and dad in Michigan are watching," said Army Spc. Graham Besonen. "It's important for them to see me and know I'm safe. I'm really a Red Wings fan, but I came to enjoy a hockey game and for my family to see me."
Most of the pictures were sent to Versus at least a week prior to the game. However, the network wanted to make sure all of the troops were recognized. Just prior to the start of the game, a group photo was taken and e-mailed to Baker. During the third period, the picture was shown on TV.
"I was really impressed with Versus and the NHL putting our pictures on during the game," said Army Sgt. Rich Allen. "I've always been a hockey fan, and to be deployed and see myself on television during a game was a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
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You Be The Judge
by George Malik on 11/13/07 at 10:40 AM ET
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Versus has an ad promoting today's If-you-don't-have-our-channel-it-sucks-to-be-you game between the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings, and the picture is, to say the least, one of those images that would make a "We didn't land on the moon" conspiracy theorist giddy as a schoolgirl:
Paul sent this one to me with a simple question—is this really Chris Chelios?—and when he suggested that it looked more like Brendan Shanahan, save the 06-07 Easton gloves, I agreed. As a hockey picture hound, however, I went to town on the image, looking for inconsistencies…
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The Versus Promos
by Paul on 10/04/07 at 11:47 AM ET
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Sharkspage points out the NHL/Versus video promos our out on youtube,
The clips of Mark Recchi's retirement, Briere's wrist shot, Ray Emery's pugilist mentality, and Eric Staal taking the ice are the best of the bunch. Game on.
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London Games
by Paul on 09/29/07 at 09:02 AM ET
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I have received a large amount of emails asking me about the broadcast schedule for the NHL games in London.
Here you go and as always, you can check NHL.com for a complete schedule.
Note the September 29th game will also be available on FoxSports West
note: original post date was 9/25/07, Saturday's game is on the Center Ice schedule.
added 10:39am, Don't forget the free preview of both Center Ice and Center Ice Online begins today and ends October 9th.
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VERSUS TV Schedule
by Paul on 09/16/07 at 07:01 AM ET
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In case you haven't noticed, VERSUS has their NHL schedule up. I see game 2 in London will be televised beginning at 12 noon ET.
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Oh, that's kind of sad, isn't it? Don't worry, we still love you, little linky goodnesses.
- Maybe they're just mad that New York filed first, but the New Jersey attorney general subpoenas Facebook over sex offender data
- Live Search touts its new Relevance, Relevance, Relevance! Is it too little, too late? (And is it even any better?)
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- Is Microsoft repositioning itself as the Media King? And if so, aren't they doing enough already?
Read through those and regale your coworkers with tales of the Internet marketing movings and shakings. You'll be the hit of the water cooler. Maybe.