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Saved by the Straw! Sipping Soda can Reduce Cavities
According to research recently published in General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal, correct positioning and use of straws when drinking soda can help reduce the risk of cavities.
Mohammed Bassiouny, DMD, MSc, PhD., a professor of restorative dentistry at Temple University's School of Dentistry and the leading researcher in the General Dentistry article, said the problem with soda is more than its sugary nature; it's its acidic content.
"The presence of acids as a particular ingredient is a significant concern to the dental field," he said. "Citric acid, which is particularly strong, and phosphoric acid" are the main ones to watch for.
Bassiouny added that soda producers occasionally add a third, malic acid, which people should look for too.
Because citric acid is organic, and found in citrus fruits, people should be equally wary of those fruits and their juices. Common examples are: Oranges/orange juice, grapefruits/grapefruit juice, and lemons and limes/-ades. Many sports drinks also contain the acids, Bassiouny added.
Some sodas on the market, though, he noted, do not contain the acids, so consumers should carefully note the contents of all of their drinks. Nevertheless, the absence of the acids shouldn't encourage people to drink more soda, since the high sugar content in most sodas remains a concern.
The problem with the acids in sodas is that they erode the teeth's outer layer, the enamel, by bonding to it and breaking it down. The erosion exposes the protected center of the teeth, making it vulnerable to decay.
The American Beverage Association's Web site indicates that in 2004, Americans consumed slightly more than 52 gallons of carbonated soft drinks per person per year, and the retail sale of carbonated soft drinks last year totaled almost $65.9 billion.
According to Bassiouny, "the problem is mainly with the high volume of consumption." The reduction of overall soda consumption should be a primary goal, he said, but controlling current intake can help.
Using a straw, he said, helps control the effects soda can have on your mouth – but that's not a new idea.
"The recommendation of the straw has been tested some time ago," said Bassiouny. "But no one really discussed where to put it." And that, he said, is the critical issue when it comes to the effectiveness of the straw.The mouth has a natural retaliation system in saliva, which neutralizes acids, but most people don't give it a chance.
People tend to drink too quickly, and "the faster you drink, you don't give your saliva the chance to neutralize the acids," said Bassiouny. Another issue is the "dry-mouth" problem, especially for people suffering from Anorexia or Bulimia. Instead of using artificial saliva, or simply water, most people with "dry-mouth" consume excessive quantities of soda in order to keep their mouths moistened because it has the sugars so it tastes good and gives them some energy. As a result, these individuals often suffer from tooth decay and frequent cavities.
"The issue is where to deliver the acid-rich substances so they hit the saliva first and minimize the exposure of the teeth to the acids," he said. "This is behind the front teeth."
Behind the teeth, in the oral cavity where the tongue is, is the best spot to "deposit" sodas in the mouth, according to Bassiouny. There the saliva can do its job and neutralize the acids.
But the positioning of the straw is not the only solution. Bassiouny and his co-researchers are recommending that people also minimize the amount, frequency and speed of soda consumption.
Following these suggestions as well as using a straw and being conscious of its placement in your mouth will help reduce the destructive effects soda can have on your teeth.
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Animators and producers from nine different countries were gathered together for the Exchange Forum in Belgrade. How many of them will work together on the film? I really hoped for a production with a team as diverse as possible. And many mails and hours of skype conferences later we startthe project with a crowd of ten from six different countries. There is Anastasia Tasic, Krunoslav Jovic, Nenad Krstic, Uroš Krčadinac, Vid Rajn from Serbia, Ivan Ramadan from Bosnia, Tatiana Moshkova from Russia, Katre Haav from Estonia, Scotsman Steward Comrie as well as Michael Schwertel, Martin Kleinmichel and Till Laßmann from Germany.

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A Pastor's Thoughts About A Church Shooting…
First Charleston, South Carolina – then Antioch, Tennessee – and now First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The commonality among these three incidents is hate manifested in gun violence and the church as the target. The shooting on Sunday, November 5, 2017 rests heavily on all our minds right now. We have more questions than we have answers. The dead-end street called "gun regulation" will no doubt continue to be a dead end discussion.
It is the locale of Sunday's shooting that impels me to comment this Monday morning. That is because I am hearing all kinds of preventative measure solutions (beyond gun regulation). Those solutions give me pause.
First of all I think we need to acknowledge that these families, this church, and this community have a hole in their heart that will never completely heal. They need our prayers. They need our words of comfort. It would be appropriate to sit down and write such words and send them to First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Tx. You might also send a note off to the Police Department of Sutherland Springs, Tx because this will be a day that will forever be in their memory. Sometimes the one thing we can do is be "Present" with one another in grief and sorrow.
One of the first "reactions" I read on Facebook was the reintroduction of the idea that in these dangerous times clergy might consider wearing bullet-proof vests under their robes. Another posting reminded me that some clergy have been asked what kind of gun do they want to keep in the pulpit in order to defend the parishioners should an attack in the sanctuary. I also have heard legislators comment this morning that churches probably should evaluate their security procedures (and I don't mean just locking a door). There are programs being offered to help churches learn how to arm their ushers and greeters. Unfortunately there are also those who feel we need to screen who comes into our sanctuary.
I believe we need to hear these ideas through the lens of the Gospel we say we proclaim.
First of all regarding those bullet proof vests . . . I will not be getting fitted for one. I could not in good conscience wear one while everyone in my congregation was unprotected. I could not in good conscience go to this extreme knowing that a visitor might come to worship and would not be protected. That's not to say, I wouldn't "duck", but the cost of my call to ministry is to show up and be a part of the worshipping community as together we open ourselves up to the hearing and experiencing the Word of God.
I am sure church security will be a major point of discussion among churches in our nation. I have served one church that locked even its front door once worship began – and had someone sitting outside the sanctuary prepared to call the police. It worked for its purpose, which was to prevent strangers from coming into the building and wandering around the halls and posing a risk to children. At the same time, the person who was sitting outside could open the door to anyone running a bit late for worship. Yet even in that scenario, it felt unwelcoming to me. The question always is present how do we issue an extravagant welcome behind locked doors or armed sentinels or open carry parishioners?
That question causes us to arrive at the core of who we are and why we are when we talk about "church". Let me offer my own faith statements that do and will inform me when I serve a church or when I seek a church home.
I believe in the emphasis of the United Church of Christ that God is a God of extravagant welcome and we are to extend that welcome within the Body of Christ known as the Church on earth. That means whoever you are, and wherever you are on your faith journey (including so far from knowing the Love of God in your life you feel completely without hope), you are welcome in church. That welcome means you are taken for who you are and what you are, not for who or what we church folks would feel comfortable you be. There is a cost to this as witnessed in Charleston, Antioch, and Sutherland Springs. It is still our call to be a people of welcome and invitation.
I believe in the value and importance of community as where we live and grow as disciples of Christ. Although I know I can (and do) experience the holy at times when I am by myself, it is in coming together with other Christians where I am tested in my faith, where I am encouraged in my faith, and where I know the Holy Spirit is at work knitting all of us together into God's Holy People. So for me, I need to gather in worship and service with others.
I believe love is stronger than hate even when fear and distrust seem to have so much power. I believe fear can destroy us and indeed that is the intent of sowing fear. I also believe love is hard work. We don't even want to like a lot of folks, let alone love them. Yet I believe the only way to turn this narrative of hate around is to truly begin to look at one another in our communities with the eyes of faith informed by love.
I believe that grief is real – and these communities (not just the incidents of church shooting) have huge holes in them because of humankind's inhumanity to one another. Yes, individuals committed the acts – but all of us have contributed to the temperament that fuels violence and discord. Those who grieve will be comforted. Those who turn their eyes away, or who fuel the flames of fear and distrust or ignore the difficult political ramifications are being called to "repent" – to turn around from such behavior and live the faith we proclaim.
I believe in the community of faith
· that offers extravagant hospitality,
· that enters the doors to worship and be changed by the power of God's Love for them as individuals and for them as a collected body,
· that has a message about peace, justice, love, reconciliation, forgiveness, transformation, and hope that our world needs to hear and see embodied,
· that peace making and living are central to our message, and that we become those who dare to share in Christ's passion in the spirit of the disciples hearing Jesus speak: Put your sword back into its sheath. Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?
· that departs to serve in our communities to the least and the lost, the newcomer and the old timer, the youngest and the oldest, the poor and the wealthy, the native born and the immigrant, all people – because God so loved the world.
Grace and Peace
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Late Victorian Era Fashion Plate - March 1867 The World of Fashion Description of the Plates of Costumes Fig 1 - Ball Costume Dress a deux jupes, the first skirt is of light blue silk or satin; the second is of Honiton lace, or rich guipure. Low body of blue silk, cut square, the angles rounded; over this is a loose body of lace to match the second skirt; it is rounded in the front and fastened by a bouquet of roses: the sleeves are formed by a drapery of very fine muslin, caught up in front of arm by a single rose. Ceinture en echarpe of blue silk, folded double round the waist, tied loosely on the left side in a large bow with long ends, which are trimmed with lace, and forming, in fact, the only ornament on the lace skirt. Fig 2 - Ball Costume Dres a deux jupes; the first skirt, en traine, is of cerise silk; the second is of white muslin bouillonnee, the bouillons fastened by Marguerites having gold centres and relieved by a few leaves. Peplum of cerise silk, the points at the side being very long; it is trimmed entirely round by two rows of gold galloon, the points finished by gold tassels. Body of white muslin with short full sleeves; revers a pointe of cerise silk, trimmed with gold galloon, the points finished by gold tassels: a pointed epaulette of cerise silk, trimmed to correspond, falls over the full short sleeve. This very elegant costume is by Mme. Charpentier, 38, Rue Richelieu. Fig 3 - Opera or Ball Costume Dress of light green satin, and Sortie de bal of white Cashmere: the form is something resembling the Talma, except that the bottom edge is hollowed at the back so as to form deep points at the sides: it is bordered by a gold fringe headed by three rows of gold galloon. Instead of capuchon or hood, a square piece of Cashmere falls from the shoulders, trimmed to correspond with the bottom of mantle: the front edges are finished by the three rows of gold galloon, the fastening at the neck being a gold cord and tassels. This stylish Sortie de bal is from the Maison Paris, Boulevard des Capucines.
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Spencer faced new challenges with his mother.
Diana Reid suffered from crippling schizophrenia for years and has been living in Nevada. This season, we've seen a resurgence of Reid's mother, who has long-shaped Spencer's character. Reid feverishly attempted to get her into clinical trials aimed at helping those battling the mental illness.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
AA/ DST Spotlight-
"Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan"
Item Name: "Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan" Communicator
Manufacturer: Diamond Select Toys
DST released the TWOK communicator in their standard "universally branded" packaging in 2011.
The Rundown: Originally shown way back in 2009, the DST "Wrath Of Khan" communicator replica has finally arrived! DST have released a pretty solid array of prop replicas so far... How does their TWOK communicator stack up? Let's check it out!
Before we get down to it, I should probably state that I've never been a huge fan of the TWOK-style communicator. For a film that was set and produced years after the original series, it seemed that the props should have taken a step forward design-wise. That's what made the look of this prop seem so out of place to me. It really felt like a downgrade of the TOS communicators; the TWOK comms were larger, bulkier, and less attractive. Maybe that's all just me though.
Love or hate the design, DST did an AMAZING job capturing it here. I'm not an expert on props, but from what I can tell it seems like all the small details from the screen version are included, right down to the notation on the interior of the flip cover. Not only that, but DST actually made the design functional- incorporating all the activations for the electronics into the existing switches. The lower dial turns the communicator on and off, while the upper switches it into its different modes (more on that later).
Located on the back of the communicator is a small button and the battery housing (it runs on three "AAA" batteries). Yeah, I know. That's a big obtrusive trademark slapped on there. Do I wish it wasn't there? Sure. But I understand that it had to be done, and I'd rather it be on the back of the communicator than stuck on the front somewhere. Enough about that though- I wanna press that button!
The button on the back activates the comm's sound and light features. Again, I'm no prop expert, but I seem to remember the actual prop also had a small, slightly off-center circular button on the back. If I'm not crazy and there actually was one back there, then kudos to DST for including it here! If it didn't, then I suck at remembering stuff.
Depending on which mode you are in, the button on the back will activate different functions of the communicator. If the upper lever is in position 1, you are in "regular function mode". Press the button on the back, and the communicator will play one of the many phrases stored inside it. If you want to hear it play all the voice clips in a row, just hold the button down for three seconds and it will automatically cycle through them.
Position 2 puts the communicator into "screaming Kirk mode". In this mode, a press of the button will activate the "Khaaaannnn" clip. Hold it down for three seconds, and and the scream will keep repeating over and over with a brief 1 second pause in between each one.
The third position activates the "hail-back function". In this mode, the back button has no effect; The function starts automatically when the door is closed. The communicator will chirp until it is opened. Once opened, the communicator will play it's first "hail-back" phrase. Close it back up after that, and it will chirp once again. Open it up again and it will activate the second "hail-back" phrase.
So that takes care of the sounds... Now what about the lights? Glad you asked. The communicator is equipped with three different lighted areas. There's a small red light located on the instrumentation panel, and a lighted area on the top and bottom of the comm. The lights on either end of the communicator will pulse to the sound of each sound clip, with the bottom light illuminating for Kirk lines and the top blinking for everybody else.
Phew... Did you get all that? If not, here's a video showing off what this puppy can do:
Pretty impressive, eh? Overall, it's a very solid replica... but I do have a small complaint about the lights. If I recall correctly, the lights on the TWOK communicators were red, not blue like this DST version. Here's a pic from the film to show what I mean-
See the lights at the base? Red. Again, I am not a prop expert, so I guess it's possible that the communicator also had blue lights, but it seems like red is the more definitive color so I am a little baffled why they went with blue. Are any prop experts out there reading this that would like to chime in on this one? I'd love to know the reasoning behind this color choice!
Even with the color issue, I'm still pretty happy with this toy... and that's saying a lot since I was never a fan of the design to begin with. DST has proven time and again that they can produce high quality prop replicas at an affordable price, and the TWOK communicator is no exception. The translation of the design is top-notch, and the electronic features ROCK. A worthy addition to your staple of Trek Tek goodies!
While I managed to buy this at my local comic shop just this morning, most sites still have them listed as preorders. My favorite online Trek retailer New Force Comics has it available HERE for the low price of $32.99! At that price, you might as well buy 2, hire a friend, and form your own little landing party....
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Yeah the real prop did have red lights. If you look on Richard Coyle's website you can see pics of an original.
Although I wish there was a mode where you could press the button and the upper and lower parts would light like a push to talk thing, instead of all voices, but still!
Great Review!!!
I agree about the clunky design of this communicator. I disliked it from the moment I saw it in the theater. It looks like something from Captain April's time, almost as big as the old Mego toys. I don't know the reasoning behind this.ReplyDelete
Well They had no prop budget for TWOK. In fact they were going to just use Vietnam era radios. But the prop people were like no way, so they managed to put these together. You can see the remnants of that idea though. The dials and speaker thing are from those radios, and the box is actually a Radio Shack Project Box.ReplyDelete
This style communicator also made an appearance on an episode of "Laverne and Shirley." Late in series after Cindy Williams quit they moved the show to the late 1960s and one of Laverne's new friends was a Star Trek fan. He used one of the TWOK communicators in a geek-ish Trek reference. A million Trek fans (like a million of us watched L&S...) groaned "it's the wrong communicator!" Or maybe it was just me who groaned that.ReplyDelete
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Denver Designer's Interior Rug Design
The Goode Touch Interiors design team recommended an entry rug and a stairway foyer rug to warm our client's open floor plan and expansive wood floors. The sizes needed were not standard, so we designed two rugs with Allure Custom Rugs: a 52" x 19' runner for the Entry and a 7' round for the Foyer. The rugs are located within visual proximity of one another, so they needed to complement one another (without being to "matchy-matchy"). Our inspiration sprang from the fabric used on the dining room captain's chairs. As you scroll down the drawings and photographs you will see the process of creating these rugs.
This is the fabric used on the dining room captain's chairs (which are visible from the entry).
From the renditions below, we selected the favored elements to work into the final design of the entry runner.
Here is the final design for the entry runner along with the yarn selections picked from poms of solid colored strands and mixed strands.
This rendering shows the area of the rug selected to use for the strike off (an actual sample of an area of the rug manufactured for approval).
Here is an image of the round foyer rug. The design we opted for has an organic, free-form detail (floral sprigs and leaves) intertwined with a more traditional, formal detail (large medallion).
Adding sprigs with buds in warm red and copper hues helped bring visual correlation between the Foyer rug and Entry rug.
Additional sprigs and buds were added to convey more visual color balance.
A few more changes to the sprigs and buds finalized the balance of the color and free form elements.
This specified art was used by the weavers to manufacture the strike offs. The art on the left is for the 7' round Foyer rug, while the art on the right for the 4'4"x19' Entry runner.
Here are the two strike-offs: Entry runner is on the left, the Foyer rug is on the right. Having these samples allowed us to verify they would compliment one another nicely.
Here is a close up of the Foyer rug to show some texture detail of the loop (at the lower left of the photo – beige yarn) and cut pile.
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The Dandy: Peacock or Enigma?
by Nigel Rodgers
A look at the phenomenon of the dandy from Regency England to the contemporary Congolese Sapeurs, with stops at Wodehouse, Wilde, Grant, and more
The dandy is not just an elaborately or even well-dressed man, nor is he an exclusively English phenomenon. He is something far more universal and intriguing, and this study explores his cultural significance. It starts with Beau Brummell, acknowledged as the very first dandy, a man whose ancestors had been servants, yet who invented a new paradigm of courtesy, wit, independence, and elegance to lord over the aristocrats of England. Brummell died in exile, forgotten and impoverished—the best dandies often die in debt. But his image lived on, to haunt and inspire generations around the world, from the boulevards of Paris and St. Petersburg in the 1830s to the studios of Hollywood a century later. Byron, Disraeli, Bulwer, Pushkin, Chopin, Delacroix, Balzac, Baudelaire, Wilde, Proust, Boni de Castellane, Hugo von Hofmannstahl, Beerbohm, Noël Coward, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Vladimir Nabokov, Ortega y Gassett, Mikhael Bulgakov, Evelyn Waugh, Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Wolfe, Nick Foulkes—all were bedazzled by the image of the dandy.
The Life Of Pitti Peacocks - Pitti Uomo Mockumentary
Aaron Christian
After working in the fashion industry for over 5 years, and regularly attending the biggest fashion shows in the world I started to notice that there was a small change happening in and around the shows.
Street style by this time had become a huge industry with photographers shooting for the world's biggest fashion publications showcasing the hottest looks on the street to eager consumers.
However, the last few years i began noticing that those attending the shows became all to aware of the photographers.
Unlike the cues outside of the city shows, where photographers have a few seconds to snap their favourite look. Pitti Uomo is a four day long menswear trade- show, in Florence Italy
It's a vast space where attendees spend all day walking around, visiting stands, eating in the sun or catching up with fellow fashion colleagues - and so consequently it has become a prime spot for the worlds top street style photographers to document and shoot some of the most stylish men on the planet.
It's become a peacock parade where the men show off their outfits in all their glory hoping to get snapped by the top photographers.
It's quite comical, the way the fully grown men pace around subtly trying their best to get snapped, and it's the perfect location for this wildlife style mockumentray to take place.
A light hearted tongue in cheek look at peacocks of Pitti.


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The Ghost is a playable mascot in Crossy Road.
The ghost was a greenish creature that glows during the night, wearing shackles on its wrists. However, as of the UK & Ireland Update, the greenish tone is now replaced by a bluish-white color.
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As a mascotEdit
When playing as Ghost, the scene is darkened to a darkish gray color to indicate night-time. The Ghost is luminous, its body illuminates the night so that the player can get a better view of the landscape, and obstacles. However, the view isn't as excellent as the others, so some players might find it very difficult to play in. Boulders will become gravestones and the player can occasionally encounter a shivering Grave Digger.
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The Ghost makes an appearance as an obstacle while playing as the Grave Digger. It abruptly appears and makes a chilling noise, and disappears. It usually appears on/near the spot where the Grave Digger is standing. The ghost is a non-interactive obstacle and doesn't block the Grave Digger.
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The player can unlock the Ghost with the Prize Machine for 100 Coins or bought for $0.99.
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- the Ghost was added to the game
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- the Ghost's texture was changed from a greenish-blue color to a bluish-white color, along with the shackles
May 20th, 2015 (Micro Update)
- The shackles on the ghost were re-darkened to a black color
- When playing as a Grave Digger, Ghosts will appear as non-interactive obstacles.
- The Ghost has improved now from a green one to a normal white one.
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- The ghost still glows despite being carried away by a river.
- If you go near a Grave Digger while playing as the Ghost, the Grave Digger will get frightened.


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I just found two beautifully painted Tole Lamps. Generally they are somewhat generic looking, but these have great character... I've never seen one with a European scene before and of course I love the #19 one. So cool. More pictures etc here.
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After the recent market meltdown and subsequent federal bailouts, public confidence in the US economy is on the wane. Sure, if you've got less than $100,000 in a deposit account, you are covered by federal insurance. But the obvious next question is, "what if the FDIC goes broke?".
On September 25th, John McCorry, the executive editor of Bloomberg published a piece in which he questioned the stability of the FDIC and pondered how much is needed to cover their losses. After all, the reserve fund of the FDIC stands currently at $45 billion, which sounds paltry in comparison to the amount of money being pumped into banks to keep them afloat, let alone the amount it would actually take to cover the deposits of customers in the bank failures that could still potentially come our way. He wrote that "emergency federal lending to the FDIC could swell the cost of government rescues of failed financial institutions to more than $400 billion—not including the $700 billion general Wall Street bailout now under discussion in Congress." The FDIC is required to pay back any such federal lending, and such debt is repaid through premiums that banks pay to have their customers' deposits insured. Banks are willing to pay these premiums because it helps uphold the key ingredient of the banking system–trust.
In direct response to this article, Andrew Gray, Director of Public Affairs for the FDIC, reassured the public that "Congress, understanding the need to ensure that working capital is available to the FDIC to provide bridge funding between the time a bank fails and when its assets are sold, provided broad authority for us to borrow from Treasury's Federal Financing Bank."
In addition, because the banking system is so dependent on the faith of the public, which is partially reinforced by the federal backing, the FDIC itself will receive income in perpetuity because any surviving banks will pay any premiums necessary to have that seal of trust on their front door. He went on to state that, in the only instance when the FDIC actually had to borrow money from the Treasury in the early 1990s, the money was paid in full with interest in two years. In a further move to reassure the public, he reminded us that "no depositor has ever lost a penny of insured deposits, and never will."
Historically, the FDIC has a good track record of repaying its debts to the Treasury, beginning with its $289 Million initial funding when it was established in 1933, which was repaid in full by 1948.
In some cases, such as JP Morgan Chase Co.'s acquisition of WaMu, the fund is not dented by a bank failure. In others, such as the takeover of Wachovia by Citigroup, the exposure is potentially far greater as the FDIC is covering all losses above $42 billion. Earlier, with the failure in July of IndyMac, the fund fell below its 1.15% reserve requirement (the total fund divided by the $4.29 Trillion in deposits that are insured), so the FDIC is holding mandatory meetings this month to develop a restoration plan for the fund.
Stay tuned as the revised Bailout Bill that passed the Senate on Wednesday and goes to the House on Friday will also have a large impact of its own, as it will increase the consumer protection on FDIC insured accounts to $250,000 if it passes. This increase will match the amount of insurance coverage in place since the Federal Deposit Insurance Act of 2005 passed, which protects an Individual Retirement Account at a member bank up to $250,000. As this increases the potential liabilities of the FDIC, they will certainly need to tap their Treasury lines of credit at some point, but it is reassuring that they have the full backing of the government as it is obviously in everyone's best interests to make sure that the money of the people is protected and guaranteed. If the bill passes the House vote, it will give the FDIC unlimited borrowing authority to cover bank losses. Though heavily criticized by some, most believe it is necessary to shore up the confidence and trust to prevent the bank runs that crippled the country further in the early 1930s.
Keep in mind that credit unions are covered through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, and if your deposits are with a credit union you can find most of the answers to your questions and concerns here. For more information on what is covered by the FDIC, see our previous post "Bank Fail! Is Your Money Safe?".


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Mauricio Pochettino reveals his thoughts on Tottenham's title chances
TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he's dreaming of leading the club to Premier League title glory.
Harry Kane scored both goals in the 2-0 win at Aston Villa which cut Leicester's lead at the top to just two points.
And Pochettino said Spurs' fans had every right to dream of finishing champions for the first time in 55 years.
They haven't been top dogs since 1961 but the Argentinean boss senses the excitement and expectation building at White Hart Lane.
Pochettino said: "We have a right to dream and we need to dream. This was an important win and it keeps the pressure up on Leicester.
"It's good to recover the good feeling after the defeat in Dortmund. I don't know if the momentum is with us, but we are in a good position."
"We might be ahead of plan, but we're in the race. It's too early to put others out of it. Mathematically they are still in it"Mauricio Pochettino
All Tottenham eyes will be on Leicester's huge game against Newcastle tomorrow night.
But Pochettino is refusing to rule arch-rivals Arsenal and Manchester City out of the title race.
He added: "There are eight games to play and that's 24 points which is a lot.
"We might be ahead of plan, but we're in the race. It's too early to put others out of it. Mathematically they are still in it."
The Spurs boss said he didn't really see Newcastle having new boss Rafa Benitez in charge for the first time at Leicester, doing his side any favours.
"You never know what can happen," he said. "It's a strange game. It's difficult playing teams who are trying to survive."
Kane's double took him to 19 in the league and shot him level with Leicester's Jamie Vardy.
He said: "It was good to get the first one to ease the nerves. Getting three points is all we can do. Let's see what happens."
Villa boss Remi Garde is enduring a nightmare fight to try and keep Villa up against all the odds.
He said: "It's not a dream, that's for sure. We're still alive and we still believe we can get enough points to be safe.
"The attitude was right but we lost against a better team. We conceded two goals at the worst possible time and once we concede we become fragile."


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NASA laser communication system sets record with data transmissions to and from Moon
October 25, 2013
NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) has made history using a pulsed laser beam to transmit data over the 239,000 miles between the moon and Earth at a record-breaking download rate of 622 megabits per second (Mbps).
LLCD is NASA's first system for two-way communication using a laser instead of radio waves. It also has demonstrated an error-free data upload rate of 20 Mbps transmitted from the primary ground station in New Mexico to the spacecraft currently orbiting the moon.
"LLCD is the first step on our roadmap toward building the next generation of space communication capability," said Badri Younes, NASA's deputy associate administrator for space communications and navigation (SCaN) in Washington. "We are encouraged by the results of the demonstration to this point, and we are confident we are on the right path to introduce this new capability into operational service soon."
Since NASA first ventured into space, it has relied on radio frequency (RF) communication. However, RF is reaching its limit as demand for more data capacity continues to increase. The development and deployment of laser communications will enable NASA to extend communication capabilities such as increased image resolution and 3-D video transmission from deep space.
"The goal of LLCD is to validate and build confidence in this technology so that future missions will consider using it," said Don Cornwell, LLCD manager at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Next generation
LLCD is a short-duration experiment and the precursor to NASA's long-duration demonstration, the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD). LCRD is a part of the agency's Technology Demonstration Missions Program, which is working to develop crosscutting technology capable of operating in the rigors of space. It is scheduled to launch in 2017.
LLCD is hosted aboard NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE), a 100-day robotic mission operated by the agency's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif.
LADEE's mission is to provide data that will help NASA determine whether dust caused the mysterious glow astronauts observed on the lunar horizon during several Apollo missions. It also will explore the moon's atmosphere.


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Well, what I thought was going to be my first two sessions of the new year, turned into my last two sessions of last year! Meet sweet Baby K and Pax!
Also, I know this is last minute, but if anyone knows somebody with a brand new baby (born after Dec. 27) we would love to extend a special gift to them! We are holding a workshop next week and need a fresh baby to pose for us. The workshop will be held in the Fallbrook studio and there will be no session fee and complimentary prints. Please inquire within if interested: email or call: (760)468-6562.
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After watching this video by My Froggy Stuff, I wanted to make my own doll house for dolls.
All of this probably took me about an hour and a half to make.
I used a cereal box, a corrugated cardboard box, and several scrapbook pages to make it.
I also used a glue stick, tacky glue, and super glue to attach everything.
Here is the sofa bed with the removable paper blanket.
Downstairs is a couch and a fireplace.
Here is the fireplace. The fire is set inside of of it a bit (behind a layer of cardboard).
Some of the dolls' pets came to check out the house.
Here is the tiny bear that I crochet a few months ago.
This was a fun project, and I might make a haunted house version of it.


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British number four Katie Boulter beat 2011 US Open champion Sam Stosur to reach her first WTA Tour quarter-final at the Nature Valley Open.
The 21-year-old, ranked 53 places below the Australian, powered to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 victory in Nottingham.
It is the latest in a series of promising results for Boulter, who won ITF tournaments in Japan and Portugal earlier this year.
She will face top seed Ashleigh Barty or Duan Ying-ying in the last eight.


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Keep Your PC Safe from Searchz.online Virus,Malware and Ransomware
If your default search engine is changed to Searchz.online then you must be infected with nasty browser hijacker virus. There is a good news too you can remove this browser hijacker virus from your system and get your system back as it was before in normal position. You have to only use some of the given step to remove Searchz.online from the web browser and from the system.
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How Searchz.online Affects Your PC & Browser?
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Once Searchz.online invades into the Compromised PC, it will automatically disables Windows Firewall, anti-virus applications and security updates. After invading this infection you will find that you are automatically connected with remote hackers and cyber crooks release your privacy.
After successfully installation of Searchz.online on Infected PC, it will disables the System applications, so that user cannot execute their applications properly. It may automatically delete registry keys of System security application to replace entire System and browser settings. This type of infection opens the backdoors of targeted System to enter other harmful malware infection. Searchz.online may do lots of things to corrupt your entire system.
Causes Of Searchz.online Injection In PC
Searchz.online get infiltrated inside the PC via numerous shady ways. Mostly it get invade inside the PC by downloading free games, toolbars, media players and other system utilities. It also get entered inside the PC along with the installation of mainstream software applications without fully reading license agreements. Often the causes such as sharing files like music, photos and many more in networking environment, visiting various adult websites are also liable behind the insertion of this threat inside the PC.
Searchz.online sometimes propagates inside the PC by opening spam emails or an email attachments. Sometimes the reasons such as irregular updating of anti-virus programs, upgrading already installed applications, injecting infectious external storage devices etc are also responsible behind the insertion of this threat inside the PC. Searchz.online also get entered inside the PC by clicking on several suspicious images and links.
Prevention Tips To Keep The PC Protected From Searchz.online
Its not hard to protect your PC from virus and threats like Searchz.online and therefore, here we provide some tips in order to keep your computer safe from virus infections.
1) Always Update your PC – In order to protect your system from virus infections you need to keep your PC updated. Make sure that your system automatically update the programs and security system and help your PC protected from threats and virus infections.
2) Install And Use An Antivirus Program – Installing an anti-virus program is an effective method to keep your system protected from Searchz.online. Download and install an anti-virus program and always keep it up to date and time to time scan your system through anti-virus program.
3) Never Click On Attachments Or Links – It is suggested to the users to never click on the email links or attachments received from unknown sources. If you click on any such email links or attachments within a minute you will get number of Searchz.online within your system. So just ignore such email attachments and links.
4) Always Keep The Firewall Enable – The Firewall keep your system protected from virus threats as it alert the system user if any virus infection try to invade into your PC. Firewall can block suspicious downloads and other Searchz.online from invading into the system.
5) Always Enable Pop-up Blocker Of Your Browser – A pop-up blocker helps to prevent your system from virus infections as it blocks the unwanted advertisements that contain unsafe and malicious codes. It is a small window that appear on the corner of the website you are visiting. Always keep the Pop-up blocker enable in your browser.
How To Remove Searchz.online Manually
Now after knowing about Searchz.online and its harmful activities that it perform on the infected computer, you should immediately remove it. You can manually fix this infection but be very careful. Manual removal is full of risky and very complicated process which require sound technical PC knowledge. Even who are new to computer world unable to perform all the steps sequentially.
Step 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together to stop Searchz.online process in the Windows Task Manager.
Step 2. Go to Folder Options from Control Panel and under View tab, select Show hidden fiels and folders and then click OK. Now becomes easier for you to find out in order to delete all the suspicious or virus related files.
Step 3. a. Press Windows+ R keys together to open Run box.
b. Type "regedit" in the Run box and press enter key
Delete all the associated fiels and registry entires related to this virus from the system
Step 4. Reboot the PC to take the effects.
Remove From Control Panel
In case of Window XP, Vista and Windows 7
- Click on Start button of the computer
- Go to Control Panel
- Select Add/Remove Programs
- Locate Searchz.online from the installed program list and uninstall themselves
- Restart the computer to take the effect.
In case of Windows 8
- Press Windows and Q key together to open charm box
- Type Control Panel and hit enter keyboard
- Select install/Un-install Program
- Search for Searchz.online and uninstall them
- Restart the computer
How To Remove Searchz.online Automatically
Infected with Searchz.online ? Are you tried of removing Searchz.online out from PC ? Want to remove Searchz.online ? If Yes then you should use one of the most effective virus removal tool that is Automatic Removal Tool. This tool is able to detect, block and remove Rootkits, Adware, Spyware, Keyloggers, Worms, Trojan, Cookies, Ransomware, Browser Hijackers and other kinds of malware.
It is able to stop any processes which try to auto start by exploiting the Windows registry. This is an excellent tool for normal PC users as well as for experienced security experts. Both kind of users can use this easy to use software very easily.
This tool is available in the market in two different versions. One of the version is Free Automatic Removal Tool and the other is Registered version of Automatic Removal Tool.
Its trial version is used in order to scan the system which check whether the system is infected with malware or not. If your system has been infected with malware then you will have to purchase its licensed version. The licensed version is able to scan and remove the detected malware from the system. You will also receive free technical support and daily virus removal definitions updates. You can also call to the tech support if you fail to remove malware from your PC.
Once you install Automatic Removal Tool in your system you will see its easy to use interface. It has very easy to use interface along with the intelligent automatic protection. After installation follow the steps one by one and at last you will be able to remove all the malicious programs including Searchz.online from your PC.
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Automatic Searchz.online Removal has been really considered as one of the powerful and efficient tool that has been specially designed by the experts in order to remove all infections from computer. This tool is capable to detect and delete all types of bugs along with spyware, adware, Trojan, keyloggers and worms.
Designed with advanced algorithm, this tool ensures you for fully protection and improves your computer performances. Almost all threat get loaded automatically each time when Windows launches that badly harm the PC and to overcome this problem, Automatic Searchz.online Removal allows the PC to boot without windows in order to remove that threat with the help of compact OS configured with it.
Some vicious malware hides its code deep inside the PC due to many popular security programs get fails to detect and delete it, but Automatic Searchz.online Removal smartly preforms instant rootkit scan that detect all the hidden infections and further generate a message asking user to reboot the PC in order to Uninstall that while booting process. Even, it is capable to remove all invalid registry entries and unsafe files related to that threats.
Having Helpdesk option facilitates you to help option in case if the tool in not able to solve any problem. Further, it is very easy to install and use as having very smart and user friendly interface and can be used by normal computer user people conveniently. And the best part is that, Automatic Searchz.online Removal allows you to create backup of registry entries so that if needed, you can easily restore it.
User Guide – Automatic Searchz.online Removal Tool
Step 1: First of all download and install an Automatic Searchz.online Tool. Once you installed it, click on the 'Scan Computer Now' option for scanning your computer. It will scan your whole computer system to detect all viruses present in your desktop.
Step 2: Custom Scan – The Custom Scan features allow you to scan specific section of your PC like memory files, system memory, cookies, rootkit scan and registry entries. This will save your time as well as help to protect your computer system.
Step 3: System Guard – This features helps you to block all malicious entry and other suspicious and unwanted activities into your computer system. And it also protect the Process control, Registry section and Active X control.
Step 4: HelpDesk – It is one of the unique feature of the Automatic Searchz.online tool. It helps you in sorting out all the problem related to your computer system. For example – Custom Fix System and Support Ticket System helps to protect your computer.
Step 5: Network Sentry – The Network Sentry features protects your computer system network connectivity and block all modification done via unauthorized access. This tool also protect the DNS settings and HOST file.
Step 6: Scan Scheduler – One additional feature of Automatic Searchz.online tool that helps you to scan your computer system at pre-set time. Also provides you option to scan your computer on weekly, daily or on monthly basis.
Best Way To Secure Your Web Browsers From Searchz.online
Computer users want to protect their Web browsers but the question is "how to secure web browsers". Searchz.online is an extremely dangerous virus that may affect the used Web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox etc. It also converts the default settings of browsers such as home page URL link and search engine tools. Don't worry, use some tips to enhance the Web browsers security. It really helps you to prevent any type of destruction which can crash the most used current Web browsers.
Configure the browser's security or privacy settings to secure your Web browsers from Searchz.online. Check the browser security settings and disable the all option which can enabled advertisers to monitor your all online movements. Keep your web browsers updated, it also helps you to secure your Web browsers. Enable your Google alerts option for Web browsers to secure your browsers from Searchz.online. Always pay attention when you installing plug-ins in your system because sometimes these malicious program comes in your system silently with insecure downloads.
You can also use WOT (Web of Trust) extension which prevents you to use unauthorized URL. If it indicates green color that means websites is reliable, yellow color allows you to use websites with caution and red color restricted you to use insecure websites. Always use https:// protocol to open any websites, it really helps you to make secure your Web browsers from Searchz.online. You can also use a third party software to secure your web browsers from insecure or deleterious Websites.


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Liver cells, in particular the parenchymal hepatocytes, are widely used in the laboratory to assess the potential toxicity or efficacy of drugs. Hepatocytes inside the body have a nearly unlimited capacity for replication. When as much as two-thirds of a whole healthy liver is surgically removed, the hepatocytes within the liver remnant undergo rapid and extensive proliferation to restore liver mass completely.1, 2, 3. However, once removed from the body, hepatocytes replicate poorly and rapidly lose critical liver-specific functions. The liver is responsible for filtering the blood, metabolizing and transporting drugs, and producing a myriad of proteins that are critical to homeostasis (albumin, clotting factors, enzymes involved in protein metabolism). Many genetic disorders are linked to reduction or absence of proteins that would normally be produced by the liver. Furthermore, the liver is central to the pathogenesis of
several infectious diseases, including hepatitis, and it can also be seriously and irreversibly injured by chronic exposure to alcohol. Most liver functions are dependent, in part, on architecture. Hepatocytes inside the body are polarized along a border of endothelial cells, with formation of canaliculi along their apical surface and tight junctions between neighboring cells. Loss of polarization—as occurs when hepatocytes are cultured in simple monolayers on standard tissue culture-treated plastic—leads to loss of function and an inability of the hepatocyte to maintain the intracellular architecture that enables absorption, transport, and bile production. It is known from the literature that hepatocytes which are maintained in culture environments that support polarization and three-dimensionality retain critical functions for a longer period outside of the body.4. bioprinted liver tissue model Organovo's NovoGen Bioprinting™ platform was utilized to generate bioprinted liver tissue prototypes that contain both parenchymal and non-parenchymal cells in spatially controlled, user-defined geometries that reproduce compositional and architectural features of native tissue. One advantage of our automated bioprinting platform is that it enables fabrication and comparative testing of multiple
compositions and geometries so that winning combinations can be identified systematically based on histological and functional outcomes. Beginning with hepatocytes (the predominant parenchymal cells of the liver), designs were created based on shapes and cellular interfaces found in native liver tissue. Non-parenchymal cells, including endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells, were positioned in defined locations relative to hepatocytes, creating a compartmentalized architecture that was established at the time of fabrication and substantially maintained over time in culture. In addition to the cell type-specific compartmentalization, two histomorphological features can be appreciated in these bioprinted liver tissues: 1. The development of microvascular networks within the tissue; and 2. the formation of tight intercellular junctions among the hepatocytes. Importantly, these multi-cellular, 3D liver tissues possess critical attributes central to liver function, including production of liver-specific proteins such as albumin and transferrin, biosynthesis of cholesterol, and inducible cytochrome P450 activities, including CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. Production of the liver-specific protein, albumin, was 5 to 9 times greater
on a per-cell basis when compared to matched 2D controls. These functional data, combined with the unique histological features of the tissues, suggest they may be a compelling alternative to traditional 2D hepatocyte cultures for predictive studies, especially those involving longer-term tissue toxicity assessments or studies of disease development and progression where results need to be interpreted in the context of cell-cell interactions.The overall goal of studies like these is to develop living, multi-cellular human tissues that can be maintained in the laboratory environment for extended periods of time and sampled serially for both functional and histological changes in response to injury, pathogens, or treatments. References: Nagasue N, Yukaya H, Ogawa Y, Kohno H, Nakamura T. Ann Surg. 1987 Jul; 206(1):30-9.Marcos A, Fisher RA, Ham JM, Shiffman ML, Sanyal AJ, Luketic VA, Sterling RK, Fulcher AS, Posner MP. Transplantation. 2000 Apr 15; 69(7):1375-9. Yamanaka N, Okamoto E, Kawamura E, Kato T, Oriyama T, Fujimoto J, Furukawa K, Tanaka T, Tomoda F, Tanaka W. Hepatology. 1993 Jul; 18(1):79-85. J Pharm Sci. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20533556#> 2011 Jan; 100(1):59-74. doi: 10.1002/jps.22257. Epub 2010 Jun 8.News from: Organovo Holdings Inc. San Diego, CA. —– 3D Human Liver Tissue Model. Bioprinted Human Tissue. — https://goodnews.ws/
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text: I can't believe I've never had a dosa before! These are Indian crepes stuffed with potatoes and sauce served with three different kinds of chutney. I was so surprised at how big they were when they came to the table, I would definitely share one next time and order an app. I had my dosa at Madras Masala which had a patio, a beer goes well with a dosa! 796 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON


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65 comments
Beautiful look!! Love your lace up heels and the optional slit on the skirt.ReplyDelete
~xo Sheree
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- Csenge OrbanMay 30, 2015 at 10:57 PM
The dress is a dream and the heels are just stunning. You look gorgeous! <3ReplyDelete
Kisses from Hungary xo
Csenge | Csenge's Point
You look absolutely stunning!ReplyDelete
I have to say i'm so in love with your shoes - the lace ups are amazing
Garland Girl
You look stunning and the new look of your blog looks FANTASTIC! Loving it lady. Good job :)ReplyDelete
xx Naomi in Wonderland
The shoes are PRETTY, and the blue color on your nails give light to the shoes, it is so nice!ReplyDelete
Bisous from France,
*-* Sand. *-*
You look so chic.ReplyDelete
I love your shoes.
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- Ellie AdamsMay 31, 2015 at 4:36 AM
Dora, first of all this outfit is absolutely stunning! You look beyond gorgeous. Secondly, your new blog layout looks so amazing... so impressed :)ReplyDelete
Thank you Ellie! I am still working on the layout but if you like it so far I am in a good road!!ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful day!!
Thank you! Bisous!!ReplyDelete
I am still working on the layout! Thank you!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you Elizabeth! Glad to hear that~ReplyDelete
Thank you!!! Kisses!!ReplyDelete
Optional indeed but I had to show it cause I love a good skirt split! (not too revealing!)ReplyDelete
Thank you~
- Flora BuganMay 31, 2015 at 5:39 AM
This quote is truer than anything and your look is perfect, love your blog! <3ReplyDelete
xx, Flora
Thank you!!! You know then girl!!ReplyDelete
Wow, you are amazing! Love the skirt!ReplyDelete
Wow, a swimsuit never looked so sophisticated!ReplyDelete
Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
WOW! Loving the comment!! <3ReplyDelete
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Lovely dress, you look so chic! :)ReplyDelete
So glam! Would never have guessed it was a swimsuit!ReplyDelete
- Sophie SmithMay 31, 2015 at 5:32 PM
I would never have guessed that was a swim suit! You look amazing, I love all the outfits you create!ReplyDelete
- Beauty FollowerJune 1, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Μεγειες μεγειες... στο blog ;)ReplyDelete
Τελειο συνολο! Η φουστα ειναι φοβερη και το top ti ωραία ιδέα ;)
Kαλό μηνα!
WOW love your Outfit!ReplyDelete
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Gorgeous in total black! Love your shoes!ReplyDelete
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Thank you Tegan!!ReplyDelete
Ευχαριστώ!! <3 Καλό Καλοκαίρι (στην εποχή, όχι στον καιρό!)ReplyDelete
Thank you dear Sophie! I loved the design so I HAD to make it a top!ReplyDelete
That is a win then!! Thank you!!ReplyDelete
Good selection!! You look great.ReplyDelete
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Great look, so chic! Love the shoes so much x I have a new outfit on the blog and also sharing my new location, xx MaryReplyDelete
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Oh wow, I thought you were wearing a dress at first! I love the shoes too xReplyDelete
Nice! I'm glad to see you mixing things up a bit. The swim suit works nicely with your look & I agree that love can be really empowering and scary at the same time.ReplyDelete
I would have never guessed that it's a swimsuit and very smart to use it as an elegant top. Well play indeed. Fear no one more than a girl in love....or a mama bear protecting her cubs. Run.For.Your.LifeReplyDelete
So glad you thought that!! Thank you Maria!ReplyDelete
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Thank you!! While writing the title I actually thought of my mum. Try messing with her kids you are dead! (love my mama) !!ReplyDelete
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I am still shocked that this top is a swimsuit. You look absolutely gorgeous in it girl. I am just loving how you put this entire look together.ReplyDelete
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This is a great combination. Skirt over a swimsuit - how creative and chic!ReplyDelete
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That top is swimsuit?! Woah! It looks amazing! I love the skirt too! Overall, you are just too stunning for words!ReplyDelete
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Addicted to its flavours.
Introducing Opium KL – one of the best Asian restaurant and bar in KL! Established on 12th July 2014, this unique restaurant and bar is inspired by the Opium regimes of the east. Furnished with age-old artifacts such as an opium bed in the Rose Room, opium pipes and huge Chinese wine pots displayed vividly at the Communal area, the outlet aspires an old Shanghai 1920's look and feel.
Aim to be the most unique restaurant and cocktail bar in KL, Opium serves oriental cuisine with a twist in KL, and out-of-the-world cocktails that you can't get in other cocktail bars in KL.
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In other news, I decided this second foray into the United Kingdom was a second chance at seeing more of Britain and Europe. In keeping with that spirit my elementary school chum Erin informed me that she would be in Ireland in late June for a couple of days and extended to me the generous invite to join her and her group. I've never been to Ireland before so I jumped at the opportunity to not only see an old friend but to also see more of the world. June cannot come soon enough!
Not too much happening since I last updated so this one is fairly short. I'll do what I can to keep you as updated as I deem necessary.


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Welcome to our website! We are glad you are here… because going to a workcamp is simply the best way you could spend your summer holidays! For many years now we have been organising service projects to different countries. This year we are going to Vietnam and it seems its going to be bigger and better! Please use the buttons above for more details.
"Workcamps" are organised and run by Nairana and Mirrabooka Study Centres in conjunction with Reledev Australia Limited, a non-profit, voluntary and AusAID accredited NGO (www.reledev.org.au).
Workcamps have been held across the Pacific Rim, parts of Asia and at several Aboriginal communities within Australia. These volunteer service projects aim to contribute towards the immediate welfare and sustainable development of the various communities.
This initiative started in 1987 with the intention to serve people in need in developing countries and disadvantaged communities within Australia. Workcamps also aim to encourage the generosity and sense of solidarity of young Australians.
Workcamp participants meet their own accommodation and travel expenses in addition to contributing towards the project cost. Participants are also involved in seeking donations or sponsorship from companies and individuals to cover the remaining costs.
Workcamps usually run twice per year, during the summer and winter holidays. The most recent workcamp was held in January 2016 in K'Long, Vietnam.
Why Workcamps?
Let's look at some facts. On one hand, there is an increasing gap between the world's rich and poor. We in Australia need only to look at our own doorstep to realise this. On the other hand, there are so many young, fit and energetic Australians who have aspirations of greatness to be fulfilled. Isn't it ideal to combine a young man's sense of adventure with one of the world's most effective aid projects?
This is precisely what the workcamps aim to achieve. For over 17 years, hundreds of young men have given their time, money and energies to help those who are less privileged. In return, they have seen the world, travelled overseas and made lifelong friendships amongst those they worked with and for. It is an unforgettable experience they will cherish forever. This is really the heart of our philosophy. Ultimately, those that give themselves to such generous ideals with be the ones that benefit the most.
The next opportunity to participate in a project will be in January of 2017.
Donations and Sponsorship
Projects such as these are always dependent upon the generosity of sponsors. If you would like to assist the project financially, please contact us.
Any financial or material contribution to the project is greatly appreciated.
Further afield, study centres have over 20 years experience in organizing voluntary service projects or "Workcamps" to communities in Australia or abroad.
The aims of a workcamp are to:
- Provide welfare or developmental assistance to a community in need;
- Contribute to a team-based project;
- Learn about a different cultural heritage.
Workcamps are typically 2-3 weeks in duration and require volunteers to pay their own way. Fees vary, depending on destination.
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Combination Immunotherapy for Tumors via Sequential Intratumoral Injections of Oncolytic Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and Immature Dendritic Cells.
Clin Cancer Res. 2008 Dec 1;14(23):7711-6
Authors: Farrell CJ, Zaupa C, Barnard Z, Maley J, Martuza RL, Rabkin SD, Curry WT
PURPOSE: Oncolytic herpes simplex virus 1 (oHSV) vectors treat tumors in preclinical models and have been used safely in phase I clinical trials for patients with cancer. Infection of tumors with oHSV also induces specific antitumor immunity. We investigated whether this immunotherapeutic effect is enhanced by combining oHSV infection with intratumoral administration of immature myeloid dendritic cells (iDC). EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: Subcutaneous neuroblastoma tumors were established in syngeneic immunocompetent mice and sequentially treated with oHSV(G47Delta) and intratumoral iDCs. Tumor volumes and survival were monitored. Antitumor immune responses were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, IFN-gamma ELISPOT, and CTL assay. Treatment was also evaluated in immunodeficient NOD-SCID mice. RESULTS: We observed significant reductions in tumor volumes in mice receiving G47Delta + iDCs compared with those treated with G47Delta or iDC monotherapy. Survival was prolonged, with approximately 90% of tumors eradicated in the combination group. Combination therapy led to enhancement of antitumor immune responses, confirmed by increases in IFN-gamma expression by splenocytes harvested from G47Delta + iDC-treated mice. Splenocytes harvested from G47Delta + iDC-treated mice were effective against neuroblastoma tumor cells in a CTL assay. Immunohistochemistry of combination-treated tumors revealed robust lymphocytic infiltrates. Adding iDCs to G47Delta infection in tumors in NOD-SCID mice did not reduce the rate of growth. Substitution of lipopolysaccharide-matured dendritic cells abrogated the enhanced tumor volume reduction seen with combination therapy with iDCs. CONCLUSIONS: Combination treatment of murine tumors with oHSV and iDCs reduces the volume of established tumors and prolongs survival via enhancement of antitumor immunity.
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NRS International shortlisted for MEPRA Awards 2017 for #LoveCoats project
NRS International is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards 2017 – Social Responsibility and Environmental PR category for its #LoveCoats project. The MEPRA Awards is an annual celebration of creativity and innovation in the public relations and communication industry and is the leading PR awards program in the region.
Launched on World Refugee Day on June 20, 2017, the #LoveCoats project is a Corporate Social Responsibility-driven PR campaign to empower the young refugee girls at Za'atari camp through fashion and design. #LoveCoats is an initiative of our in-house CSR and Communications teams, in partnership with Professor Helen Storey, and is executed with the help of PR agency, JpD. The project is supported by UNHCR, IRD, Oxfam, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, JEN, and London College of Fashion, UAL.
Key strategic objectives of our #LoveCoats campaign
At NRS International, our corporate commitment goes beyond selling products. We have a strong CSR agenda and we align our business interests with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Part of the pledge is to promote Business for Peace. On World Refugee Day we honour the 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence.
Our main objectives:
- Raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis in the Middle East
- Create a lasting impact to improve lives of refugees, in this case the TIGER Girls
- Support the Year of Giving, an initiative by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Promote Business 4 Peace, an initiative by the UN dedicated to catalyzing collaborative action to advance peace
- Advance the SDG agenda, in particular SDG No. 5 – Gender Equality
- Inspire our competitors in the humanitarian sector to engage in social good campaigns.
Our PR objectives:
- Build our brand reputation as a committed, engaged, inspiring and socially responsible Dubai company.
Key results and evaluation
We executed a 360-degree multimedia PR campaign on World Refugee Day. The week prior to the activation, we reached out to various media to pitch the story. A social media teaser campaign was also launched on a plethora of social channels (NRS International, UNHCR, Za'atari refugee camp), to build curiosity and momentum.
Click here for the media coverage overview or click on the infographic to see the campaign results.
A legacy that will last for years
We will keep the #LoveCoats project rolling through our continued supply of blanket material. Through this project, the design workshops will foster a creative learning environment for the TIGER Girls in the camps. They will have the opportunity to enhance their clothing design skills and pass it on to the younger girls – creating a legacy that will last for many years. In addition, we are continuously working on sharing the #LoveCoats story and are hoping to bring the extraordinary fashion pieces to the Dubai art and fashion scene in March 2018 (TBC).
Announcement of winners
Winners will be announced on 6 December, 19:00 at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, UAE.
The MEPRA Awards program will be judged by peers and acknowledges the best practitioners at the top of their game.
To view the complete list of the MEPRA Awards Finalists, click here.
For more real-time updates, follow us on our social media channels.


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The Chinese Empire is forced to comment on the falsehoods spread by France and the Russian Federation:
Common assertion of France and Russia:
Firstly, that the Republic of China (now known as the Empire of China, and hereafter as China) has violated the Pact of Neutrality between France, China, and Russia (hereafter referred to as the Neutrality Treaty) in their relations with neighboring powers. This article, having stated the high contracting parties intention to refrain from threat or use of force in their relations with other parties, was violated by China during their military occupation of the Kalayaan Islands, and served as the casus belli of the South China Sea War.
Chinese rectification and comment:
China and the Philippines had a condominium over the Kalayaan Islands before the South China Sea War. Thus, there can not be a military occupation of the Kalayaan Islands. The cause of the war was a misunderstanding on the attack on 3 chinese fish trawlers by a phillippine ship. However it remains to be noted, that the Philippines have made the first shot and China was in the defending position here. Even if everything is based on a misunderstanding.
Common assertion of France and Russia:
QuotedSecondly, that China violated Article I by unspoken threat of force during the extended crisis preceding the Sino-Korean War, which invited a Korean response.
Chinese rectification and comment:
China has never threatened Chosen's independence. Neither through words nor through different motives or actions. On the contrary, China was treacherously attacked by the air forces of Chosen on 22nd of June 1943 . This attack was the cause of the Sino-Korean War.
Common assertion of France and Russia:
QuotedThirdly, that China committed an act of aggression by sending an armed military ship to the Bering Strait, in defiance of repeated requests by the Russian Federation to desist, as such an action represented a strategic challenge to Russian interests. This action resulted in the Bering Straits Incident.
Chinese rectification and comment:
China has not sent a warship to the Bering Strait, but an armed research icebreaker. The arming is ONLY for defensive use. The command was NOT under the chinese navy but the Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration (CAA). Therfore the ship was on a friendly civil mission.
Common assertion of France and Russia:
QuotedFourthly, that China has chosen to nullify the treaty, citing the Russian Federation's security response to the Bering Straits Incident, referred to in point three, thus ignoring Article II, which requires the disputing parties to submit the matter of dispute to arbitration.
Chinese rectification and comment:
China certainly does not ignore Article II of the neutrality agreement. China has stated that it regards the Russian behavior as a breach of the agreement !! The Russian Federation has clearly acted against the agreement due to the shelling of the chinese ship. As mentioned, Article II requires the disputing parties to submit the matter of dispute to arbitration. So if the russian federation sees a point of dispute here, Russia should have called an arbitration court instead of firing at the chinese ship. Thus, Russia has violated this article and NOT China.
Common assertion of France and Russia:
QuotedFifthly, that China has ejected the Russian Federation's ambassador to Beijing in response to Russian diplomatic efforts to address the situation.
Chinese rectification and comment:
The Russian ambassador was expelled for his uncivilized rude behavior and not for the incidents in the Bering Strait.
General comment and summary:
China has no problems to face an arbitration. China has nothing to hide and seeks for a peaceful solution. While it seems, looking at the lies put forward by France and Russia, these two nations are NOT interested in a peaceful solution.
The Arctic Ocean is an international body of water and can only be accessed by pacific nations through the Bering Strait. China has clearly stated that a blockade of the Bering Strait and nothing else represents the Russian behavior, can't be accepted. The same would apply if the US behaved like that.
The United States are an riparian state of the Bering Strait, this would inevitably mean a conflict of interest for the United States (in chinese eyes). Therefore China couldn't accept them as part of the arbitration.
Great Britain has easy access to the Arctic Ocean (Greenland Sea) and the Antarctic Ocean (Falkland Islands). Also Great Britain was a substantial part of the Eight-Nation Alliance and is therefore considered as biased in this case. So China won't accept them as part of the arbitration.
Against Germany as a arbitrator, the Chinese Empire has reservations. Although they were also part of the Eight Nations Alliance,but they have shown in recent years that they are not the inhumans for whom they were held by the Chinese government in the past. And Germany has also shown that they have always acted neutral and unbiased in important issues.
China would prefer the South African Empire or Bharat to take the role as arbitrator, but we are sure that these two nations would by no means be accepted by France and Russia.
For this reason and as a sign of goodwill, China accepts Germany as arbitrator.
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Gamecocks defeat national champs of Slovakia
At Pezinok, Slovakia, The USC men's basketball team scored a 99-84 victory against Pezinok Basketball Klub on Sunday.
Pezinok is the two-time defending national champion of Slovakia and defeated Tennessee last year 103-98 when the Volunteers took the same tour.
Mike Holmes finished with 27 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 13-of-19 from the field. Zam Fredrick tallied 19 points and was 4-of-9 from beyond the arc, and Brandis Raley-Ross scored 18 and added five rebounds. Devan Downey also reached double figures with 13 while collecting seven boards. Branden Conrad had nine points and missed just one of his four 3-point attempts.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge denied bail on Thursday to a wealthy Turkish gold trader on charges he conspired to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran, rejecting the defendant's controversial proposal to hire his own guards to ensure he didn't flee the country.
U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan said prosecutors showed it was more likely than not that Reza Zarrab posed a flight risk if freed from federal custody, and might not show up at trial.
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Zarrab, 33, has been in custody since his arrest on March 21 in Miami while en route to Disney World with his wife and daughter.
Zarrab had sought to be released on $50 million bond and be held in a 15th-floor Manhattan apartment under 24-hour watch by armed guards at his own expense.
But the judge said the Iranian-born Zarrab, a dual national of Iran and Turkey, had significant financial resources, no U.S. ties, and strong ties to countries that would not extradite him if requested.
Those factors "provide Mr. Zarrab with the incentive and the wherewithal to flee and render him a flight risk," Berman said.
Zarrab's lawyer Benjamin Brafman said his client may appeal.
"We are deeply disappointed by Judge Berman's decision, but are intent on continuing to vigorously defend Mr. Zarrab who we believe to be innocent," Brafman said in a statement.
A spokeswoman for Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, declined to comment.
Prosecutors said Zarrab and two others engaged in hundreds of millions of dollars of transactions on behalf of Iran's government and Iranian entities from 2010 to 2015 in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions.
The case has drawn much attention in Turkey, where Zarrab was arrested in 2013 in a corruption probe into individuals with close ties to Tayyip Erdogan, then Turkey's prime minister and now its president.
It has also drawn scrutiny in the United States over whether the criminal justice system should treat the wealthy better than the poor, who lack the resources to self-finance their living conditions prior to trial.
Individuals who were allowed to live under house arrest with private guards included Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, Macau billionaire Ng Lap Seng and New York lawyer Marc Dreier.
Zarrab will not be among them.
"The defendant's privately funded armed guard proposal is unreasonable because it helps to foster inequity and unequal treatment in favor of a very small cohort of criminal defendants who are extremely wealthy, such as Mr. Zarrab," Berman wrote.
The case is U.S. v. Zarrab, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 15-cr-00867.
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ACC had 31 players selected in NFL draft
The list includes three first-round picks, five from N.C. State and a school-record four from Wake Forest while both of UNC's picks went in the first two rounds.… Read More »
The list includes three first-round picks, five from N.C. State and a school-record four from Wake Forest while both of UNC's picks went in the first two rounds.… Read More »
With 63 players having been rated by the NFL — third most behind the SEC and Pac-12 — the ACC figures to have another active and successful draft weekend.… Read More »
ESPN's resident NFL draft guru is high on Virginia Tech's David Wilson (as long as he learns not to fumble), isn't very high on N.C. State's George Bryan and isn't sure what to think about UNC linebacker Zach Brown.… Read More »
Kickoff for the annual Blue-White scrimmage, which new coach Larry Fedora said will be as much like a real game as possible. is 3 p.m. at Kenan Stadium. Other activities, including a StreetFest and live music, begin at 11 a.m.… Read More »
Four UNC players and two from N.C. State will represent the ACC at the Senior Bowl on January 28 in Mobile, Ala., while Wolfpack tight end and Wilmigton native George Bryan leads a contingent of 10 league players at the East-West Shrine Game next Saturday in St. Peterburg.… Read More »
Two more All-America teams came out Monday, and the ACC is well-represented on both. ESPN's team has three conference players on it, led by N.C. State cornerback David Amerson – who last week was snubbed by the Jim Thorpe Award despite leading the nation with 11 interceptions. Boston College linebacker, the nation's leading tackler and winner of both the Lombardi and Butkus awards, is also on the ESPN first team, as is Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen… Read More »
Divison champs Clemson and Virginia Tech place nine and eight players,respectively, on the first or second team while Wilmington natives George Bryan and Jonathan Cooper each gain second-team all-league recognitition.… Read More »
ACC Insider Brett Friedlander turned in his All-ACC and postseason football ballot on Sunday. Here is who he voted for and why. …… Read More »
Linebacker Zach Brown and running back Giovani Bernard were honored for their performances in Saturday's 49-24 rout of Wake Forest. Florida State also had two ACC Players of the Week for its 34-0 thrashing of N.C. State.… Read More »
ACC Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the week's action in ACC football and rates each team's performance. So how did your favorite team grade out?… Read More »