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TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2013) — When a homeless family receives low-income housing, they often need basic furniture and help carrying the few items they collected while in shelters. Last year, Family Promise of Grand Rapids helped move 30 families' belongings and donated home goods using a new Tundra the organization won in 2012 through Toyota's 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program. The Michigan-based organization helps homeless and at-risk families with children get back on their feet.
"Before winning the Tundra, if we got a call with a furniture donation that needed to be picked up within the week, we would not be able to accept it, even if it was something our families really needed," said Cheryl Schuch, executive director of Family Promise of Grand Rapids. "A couch, a kitchen table and other items help make a house a home for the kids and families in our program, and Toyota's 100 Cars for Good helped us better support these individuals in need."
Now 250 new nonprofit organizations have been named finalists in the third year of Toyota's 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from across the country submitted their stories and how new vehicles would support their work. A complete list of finalists is available at www.100carsforgood.com.
This year's finalists represent all 50 states and a range of nonprofit sectors from disaster relief to animal welfare to education. Running Oct. 1 – Nov. 19, five finalists per day will be eligible to win a new vehicle. Each day for 50 consecutive days, Toyota will announce the two winning organizations that received the highest number of votes from the public at www.100carsforgood.com.
Since 2011, 100 Cars for Good has given away 200 vehicles to organizations doing good work around the country. This year, winners will be able to choose from five vehicle models, including Toyota Highlander, Prius, Sienna, Sienna Mobility or Tundra, which will also come with a six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from Toyota Financial Services. Each day during voting, three runners-up organizations will each receive a $1,000 grant to support their work.
"The vehicles won through Toyota's 100 Cars for Good help move real people, supplies and animals in ways that make our communities stronger and brighter," said Michael Rouse, vice president of diversity, philanthropy and community affairs for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "This year's finalists represent a wide range of geographies, missions and populations, and Toyota is pleased to involve the public in selecting which of these projects resonate and inspire the most to win a vehicle."
In Albuquerque, N.M., founder Elke Duerr of the Web of Life Foundation, a 2012 program winner,packs their Prius v with educational materials, film equipment, and even camping gear, to support the protection of local wildlife through its community outreach programs. She and volunteers have driven more than 12,000 miles since receiving the hybrid last October. The organization currently is creating films and teaching tools about the threatened American Bison, and Duerr travels between the animals' natural habitat and the many classrooms and festivals where she shares their stories.
"The Prius v had the advantages of size and gas mileage and was the single most important thing we needed for our work," Duerr said. "We now set a great example of an environmental organization that walks its talk and reduces its carbon footprint by driving a hybrid car while doing outreach work."
Over the last 20 years, Toyota has contributed nearly $700 million to nonprofits throughout the U.S., with core priorities on safety, education and the environment. For a full list of rules and to learn more about 100 Cars for Good, visit www.100carsforgood.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. supports 14 manufacturing plants. Toyota directly employs nearly 39,000 people in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $24.5 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals nearly $30 billion. Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX 350. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Rick Hesterberg
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.


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I found a lot of them this week. Forgetting my paints for painting night at my local store is one of them and that goes hand and hand with the half-hour trek back to the apartment to grab them in commuter traffic (Turds!). Taking pictures that are out of focus and not realizing until you see it up on a monitor is another (Double Turds! Spaulding!).
Taking forever to finish five models is annoying too. Apparently not enough to put down the books I've been reading during the week and remedy the problem though :P. The CCC Demo does not annoy me, he looks pretty cool.
Not being able to match the basing I did on the trial base is another thing that constantly annoys me. This is a time-honored tradition at this point. I can never seem to match the basing I do from one batch to another.
Days off do not annoy me and thankfully next Monday is one of those. Patriots Day? Fine by me MA... I'm planing on doing the weaponry then, so these guys should be all set after that.

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A record four alumni from the Omega Chapter were recently named to Pi Kappa Phi's Thirty Under 30. This award seeks to recognize young alumni for their accomplishments in life after college. Four is not only the most men named to the list from a single chapter in a single year, but puts Omega at 6 total, tied for the most of any chapter.
This year's Omegas Named to the Thirty under 30 are Michael Lolkus, Chris Ruff, Patrick Hobbins, and Ryan Kilboy.
Michael (Ω1736) served as the Omega chapter's Historian, vice archon and archon for two terms. Upon graduation, Mike joined Teach For America to teach at a stand-alone charter high school in Newark, NJ. For the past five years, Mike has taught Algebra 1 to students from over 40 middle schools in the greater Newark area, with his average student entering high school at the 6th-grade level. During his tenure at his placement school, Michael has served as the Assistant Dean of Instruction and Mathematics Department Chair, overseeing the creation of curriculum for five mathematics courses and providing instructional coaching to four teachers each year. He has been recognized by his organization as the recipient of the first ever "Empathy Award" and second-ever "10,000 Hours Award," in recognition of his ability to understand and serve the needs of his teammates, as well as mastering his teaching craft. Next year, Mike will be attending Columbia University to pursue his master's in Mathematics Education and plans to continue working with students in underserved communities.
After graduation, Chris (Ω1755) got a job at Rolls-Royce as a Control Systems Engineer developing and demonstrating the use of new technologies such as power electronics and thermal management systems on gas turbine jet engines. At Rolls-Royce, Chris was instrumental in several new engine development programs and helped design and assemble thermal management technology which was used on a successful ground test for a new integrated system, a first for the company. As a result, his team was awarded the Defense Presidents Award for Outstanding Innovation. In 2015, Chris joined the Control Systems Technology group. He is currently leading a team that is working globally to develop a new engine controller for future product applications. He continues to remain involved in research and technology programs and was able to file a patent for the company as well. Chris recently graduated from Purdue University with his M.S. in Technology, Leadership & Innovation. Outside of work, Chris continues to serve people with disabilities through a volunteer program at the church he attends.
Patrick (Ω1916) recently graduated in December of 2016 with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. While a student at Purdue, he interned at United Airlines. Along with the internship experience, he is a Pi Alpha, having ridden Journey of Hope North Route during the Summer of 2016. After graduation, he began working for HX5-Sierra under the TFOME II contract at NASA Glenn where he currently works as a Mechanical Test Engineer. In this position, he and a team of mechanical test engineers, electrical engineers, data engineers, researchers and technicians test new, state-of-the-art designs of future aerospace concepts at NASA Supersonic Wind Tunnel and Low-Speed Wind Tunnel. While tests can range from aircraft engine fans to full aerodynamic models, the team just finished a Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) test in the 8'x6' wind tunnel. With this test, a scaled aircraft model was subjected to subsonic and supersonic airflow to provide meaningful aerodynamic and propulsion data, that will further strides in developing a supersonic passenger aircraft capable of flying over the United States (which is currently restricted due to prior legislation).
After graduating with a degree in nuclear engineering, Ryan (Ω1758) began his career at Bettis Laboratory in Pittsburgh, supporting operations and refueling of US Navy aircraft carriers. From there, he accepted an analysis and engineering position with the Department of Defense in Washington, DC where he has remained for five years. Ryan volunteers as an EMT with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad where he spends at least one night a week responding to medical emergencies. He was also elected Secretary of the Rescue Squad's Board of Directors, taking on additional leadership and administrative responsibilities which keep the life-saving organization moving forward. Ryan met and married his husband Matthew, a US Navy Lieutenant, in DC where they are excited to have recently bought a home together.
To see the rest of the 2017 Thirty under 30, or to view past years, visit http://starandlamp.com/index.php/features-nav/alumni/2015-06-05-16-46-26/2017


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Families, Relationships and Societies (2014)
20 January 2014
A randomised controlled trial of a relationship support training programme for frontline practitioners working with families
Authors: Coleman, Lester; Houlston, Catherine; Casey, Polly; Purdon, Susan; Bryson, Caroline
This article presents findings from a cluster randomised controlled trial of a 'blended' (online and face-to-face) training programme for frontline practitioners (n = 222 intervention group, n = 227 control group). The 'Relationship Support: An Early Intervention' programme aimed to help practitioners recognise, respond appropriately to and review the need for further support for people experiencing relationship difficulties. Within a three-month time interval between the intervention and outcome measurement, the training had a significantly large positive impact on the way practitioners handled conversations with parents about their relationship difficulties. Practitioners in the intervention group reported being more than twice as likely as those in the control group to be confident in knowing both where and how to refer parents on for further support. The training also increased the likelihood of offering equivalent support in the future. These positive outcomes were evident across the sample, irrespective of practitioners' pre-intervention level of experience or confidence. Implications of this study are outlined in terms of training the relational capability of the wider family support workforce.


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Head of Department – Maths - Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
- Recruiter
- Location
- United Arab Emirates (AE)
- Salary
- Tax Free - £35,000 - £38,000 PA plus Accommodation, Flight, Visa, Med Ins, Schooling, Utilities
- Posted
- 08 Mar 2018
- Closing date
- 08 Apr 2018
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- Schools, Secondary leadership, Head of dept, Subject leader & coordinator, Secondary teaching, Mathematics
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
- Education level
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Astute Education specialise in recruiting contracted and permanent staff to Nurseries, Primary, Middle, Secondary and Further Education establishments around the world. One of our clients, a Private International School in the UAE is looking to appoint a HOD for the Maths faculty (Grades 7 to 12) to start employment in August 2018.
The Co-educational School educates the expat community from Early Years to Year 12, expecting students to work on becoming outstanding citizens and to reach their full potential.
Degree in Mathematics or related plus teaching qualification (PGCE / Teaching License or equivalent)
Recent Maths teaching / HOD / Supervisory experience
Package details
Excellent Tax-Free salary package
= £2,960 to £3,162 per month (15,000 to 16,000AED)
£35,500 to £38,000 per annum
Accommodation provided
Medical Insurance
50% reduction in school fees for staff children
Flight Allowance
Utility Bills allowance
Annual Gratuity
Interviews to be held by Skype ASAP
Please contact us for more details
Astute Education will allocate your own experienced consultant who will provide full support, advice and guidance through the selection and recruitment process.
Please forward your CV or call for more information about these great career opportunities.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
A hiatus now, translated manga later
I've deliberated over this for a while, but I've decided to put comic reviews and articles on hiatus here at TMNT Entity for just a little while. Why? Because I'm going to need the time to translate all 100 pages of the Super Turtles Vol. 2 manga.
Once I've completed my translations, I'll send the script off to the Optical Internet Translation Gang for lettering and scan clean-up! If you aren't familiar with my translations of vintage Japanese TMNT manga, then check out OITG's .cbr collections of Mutant Turtles Gaiden and Super Turtles Vol. 1.
It might take me a while to slog through all 100 pages of the graphic novel, but in the meantime, I'll continue to update TMNT Entity with my new (filler) feature, Awesome Turtle Pictures: Selections of some of my favorite pieces of Ninja Turtle artwork.
Anyhow, I hope this won't take me too long. In fact, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of fascinating plot Super Turtles Vol. 2 has to off-
Oh Lord, what have I gotten myself into...
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Ahhh but your reviews on TMNT Adventures were my (almost) daily fix of Archie TMNT. Ah well...something to look forward to!
- 8/14/2011
- Adam Winters said...
Fascinating, indeed... *oy*
Well, look on the bright side. At least you won't have to mess with digitally superimposing all the text into the bubbles like you did on the first two volumes.
- 8/14/2011
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We welcome all the guests of the Bulgarian capital, who visit it as tourists or on business.
Geographically, historically and spiritually Sofia is a part of the Balkan Peninsula: a place related to various cultures, emotions and world outlook. The Capital City of Bulgaria is the second oldest European city. Sofia has existed as a settlement not less than 8500 years ago and has been Bulgaria's capital for the past 120 years. It is the center of all political, economic and cultural life in Bulgaria. The town has been popular for its mineral springs and the beautiful mountain for millennia. The short distances will allow you ski in the morning and having your business appointments in the afternoon, go sightseeing or spend your time at a typical Bulgarian restaurant in the evening.
Sofia is situated in the very heart of the Balkan Peninsula. Distances to the neighboring capital cities are relatively short – by car, one can reach them within hours. If you take your breakfast in Sofia, you may have lunch in Belgrade, Bucharest, Istanbul, Thessaloniki or Skopje, and dine in Athenes or in Zagreb. Besides this Sofia is very easy to be reached for every airport in Europe. The most of the biggest cities of the continent have direct air connections with Sofia.
The city of over 2 millions of residents is located in the southern outskirts of the fertile Sofia Plain, at 550 m altitude, resting to the south against the Vitosha Mountain (there are reserves here!). Here is also the Boyana church, an important cultural and historic heritage under the protection of UNESCO, with its Renaissance wall-paintings dating from 13th century.
Sofia is not only a center of an ancient culture, but a town, offering wonderful chances for entertainment: concerts, exhibitions, sport activities, restaurants with marvelous cuisine, night bars, casinos and so on.
Low cost flights to Sofia, Bulgaria:
Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Sofia
Perfectly located on the famous yellow pavement street overlooking the Parliament building
Holiday Inn hotel Sofia is the newest 5-stars hotel in Sofia is located in "Sofia Business Park" commercial district, 6 km away from the airport.
Luxurious 5 star hotel in the very heart of Sofia city
Arena di Serdica Residence Hotel
Unique hotel, build over the ruins of ancient Serdica!
in the very centre of the city in front of the ex-British embassy
situated in the very heart of Sofia next to the Sofia University
Ramada Sofia hotel is located within walking distance from the city centre, near the Central Railway Station
Comfortable 4-star hotel in the city center with one of the best Italian restaurants in Sofia.
Located on a suiet street in the very city center.
Stylish 4-star hotel located in the new commercial area of Sofia, in the food of Vitosha mountain.
One of the newest 4-star hotel, located in the very heart of Sofia, on the famous Vitosha boulevard and just opposite the Palace of Culture.
Located on one of the most famous shopping streets in the heart of Sofia, in the vicinity of the main city attractions and business infrastructure.
Located near the Airport and a step away from the International Exhibition Center (IEC)
Modern hotel, situated close to Sofia Airport on the way to Sofia Business Park and in close proximity to the International Expo Centre.
situated in the skirts of Vitosha Mountain, very near to the Sofia Zoo and two large parks
situated within immediate vicinity of the cultural and administrative center
St.George Hotel is located in the city center, few minutes away from the Government and state institutions
situated in Sofia Downtown, very close to the administrative and commercial center of the city
near the biggest park of Sofia - "Borisova gradina" very close to the city center.
located in the heart of Sofia, overlooking Vitosha mountain
A brand new hotel on reasonable prices


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The Australian, a stalwart of British TV, is the latest high-profile name to be charged as part of the fallout from the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.
LONDON – Australia-born Rolf Harris, a fixture of British TV for more than 40 years, was on Thursday charged with nine counts of indecent assault and four counts of taking indecent images of children.
The 83-year-old entertainer and artist was first arrested in March by officers investigating historical allegations of child sexual abuse.
The former BBC stalwart had been brought in by police as part of Operation Yewtree, set up following the death of Jimmy Savile in 2011, when hundreds of sex abuse allegations were made against the former Top of the Pops host.
Six of the assault offenses relate to the indecent assault of a girl aged 15-16 between 1980 and 1981, and three relate to a girl aged 14 in 1986. The indecent images of children were allegedly taken last year.
Harris will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Sept. 23.
Alison Saunders, chief crown prosecutor for London, said: "Having completed our review, we have concluded that there is sufficient evidence, and it is in the public interest, for Mr. Harris to be charged with nine counts of indecent assault and four of making indecent images of a child.
"The alleged indecent assaults date from 1980 to 1986 and relate to two complainants aged 14 and 15 at the time of the alleged offending."
Operation Yewtree has three strands -- one is looking specifically at the actions of Savile, while the second strand concerns allegations against "Savile and others".
Mr. Harris was arrested as part of the third strand, which relates to alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation -- who the police term "others".
Harris is as famous, perhaps more so, than Savile in the U.K. and was a regular face across British television since his arrival from Australia in 1952.
In 2001, Harris was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to entertainment, charity and the community, and in June of 2012, he appeared at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace.
Also in June of 2012, he was awarded one of Australia's highest honors when he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia on the Queen's birthday list.


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Article Archives
Volume 5 | Issue 10
Original Articles
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: A Review of Advances in Treatment and Prevention
Lorraine Young MD|Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is primarily a disease of the elderly and often refractory to treatment. Randomized and controlled trials have yielded several significant advances in the treatment and prevention of this disease. Treatment advances include the lidocaine patch, opioid analgesics, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, and gabapentin. However, no treatment regimen fully eliminates the pain. Improvements in prevention include prompt recognition and treatment of high-risk herpes zoster (HZ) patients with antiviral and analgesic therapies. Even with these advances, PHN remains a debilitating and painful disease. Vaccines offer the greatest promise of relief. The childhood vaccine against varicella zoster virus offers long-lasting immunity, largely preventing HZ and PHN. But most adults have already had varicella and are at risk for HZ and PHN as they age. Therefore, a more potent vaccine against varicella has been developed for use in adults. This vaccine offers a new and significant advance in the prevention of HZ and its most noteworthy complication, PHN.
Multivesicular Emulsion: A Novel, Controlled-Release Delivery System for Topical Dermatological Agents
Joseph Bikowski MD, Radhakrishnan Pillai PhD, Braham Shroot PhD|Multivesicular emulsion systems are a new patented technology for topical delivery of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter actives. This novel technology involves the creation of a 2-phase, oil-in-water emulsion system that produces concentric multilamellar spheres of oil and water. Active ingredients can be released from their respective layers upon application to the skin. In addition to a controlled-release of active agents, the multivesicular emulsion base improves the biophysical properties of the skin by reducing transepidermal water loss and enhancing skin hydration. This technology has been applied to 6% salicylic acid formulations that in clinical experience show efficacy with high tolerance in several hyperkeratotic disorders. Subjects' self-assessment was clearly indicative of the excellent cosmetic elegance of the multivesicular emulsion system.
Cosmetic Injectable Devices: A Review of the Injection Techniques
D. Vleggaar MD, R. Forte MD|An ever increasing number of devices and procedures designed to rejuvenate the aging face are available to dermatologists and plastic surgeons. These devices include products consisting of autologous materials, natural polymers, and synthetic compounds. The diversity of these materials is reflected by the wide variety of techniques used to administer them. Differences in terms of injection technique and the equipment used for each device are usually a consequence of the nature of the material. The depth at which a substance is deposited is also very important as device-related adverse events are often a result of improper placement. The techniques used to inject the commonly encountered soft tissue fillers and volume enhancers are compared here, with special reference to the degree with which injection technique causes device-related adverse events.
Hyaluronic Acid Gel in Skin Rejuvenation
Jean Carruthers MD, Alastair Carruthers MD|Hyaluronans have become the most popular agents used for soft tissue augmentation in the entire facial area. They are biodegradeable, nonpermanent and have a remarkable safety profile. Their natural biocompatibility means that no pretreatment skin test is necessary. The soft pliable enhancement of natural tissue turgor and contour makes them very acceptable in the lips and perioral and periocular regions. The more viscous agents are very helpful in the treatment of facial lipoatrophy particularly in the region of the cheeks and chin.
The Subcutaneous Loop: A Single Suture Technique for Skin Closure after Superficial and Subcutaneous Surgery
Sody Abby Naimer MD, Amnon Biton MD, Morris Topaz MD|Background: Removal of subcutaneous skin masses and certain deep skin injuries results in defects, which demand immediate closure. Although primary closure of these defects in 2 layers is an acceptable solution, this technique has a number of drawbacks, such as extended time consumption upon performance, demand for additional suture material and occasional tissue response or foreign body reaction to retained absorbable stitches leading to infection and its sequelae. Objective: We describe an approach intended to furnish a satisfactory solution to the needs of tissue closure in such cases. The significant innovation of this technique is the closure of both deep and superficial layers of skin in one single suture. Materials and Methods: Our suture combines the advantages of the classic mattress suture together with those of the buried subcutaneous suture. We performed the vertical mattress suture with 3/0 polypropylene or monofilament suture and added a subcutaneous loop to achieve sufficient approximation of deep tissue surfaces. This suture technique was applied in our first 50 cases. The defects were closed without adverse sequelae. No tissue infections were observed. Wound dehiscence occurred in one case after premature suture removal. The stitches were slightly more difficult to remove than regular sutures. Review of the resulting scars exhibited acceptable results similar to those of parallel closure techniques. Conclusions: This easily performed technique yields the benefits of reducing suture cost, annulling foreign body reaction, and resulting in both a functional and aesthetically pleasing outcome. The subcutaneous loop technique has become our standard closure of choice for wounds demanding cutanwous and subcutanwous repair.
The Characteristics and Utility of Solid Phase Porous Microspheres: A Review
Stacy Smith MD, Vera Morhenn MD, Guy Webster MD|Topical drugs use a variety of ingredients to control the properties of the final product. Solid phase porous microspheres (SPPM, Microsponge®) have been incorporated into several topical prescription products in an effort to improve performance or tolerability. SPPMs provide a reservoir effect allowing more prolonged skin exposure to the active ingredient. They are used in products for acne vulgaris, actinic keratoses, and pigmentary changes. The differences in clinical performance between existing formulations of these common active ingredients and the formulations using SPPMs are compared and contrasted.
Cutaneous Drug Reactions Associated with Newer Antiretroviral Agents
Ciro R. Martins MD|Skin is the most commonly affected organ in patients with HIV, and the incidence of cutaneous adverse reactions in persons infected with HIV versus those who are not infected is significantly higher. Cutaneous drug reactions contribute to increased morbidity and are often the cause of treatment nonadherence. Undoubtedly, the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy has had a positive effect on the natural course of the disease; however, advances in HIV therapy will continue to increase the potential for cutaneous eruptions, further complicating the evaluation of skin manifestations that are so common in this disease. Distinguishing between cutaneous drug reactions and other cutaneous diseases associated with HIV infection can be challenging. Nevertheless, it is important for clinicians to be knowledgeable about the clinical characteristics and presentations of these reactions and to determine whether drug discontinuation is indicated.
Beneficial Effect of a Moisturizing Cream as Adjunctive Treatment to Oral Isotretinoin or Topical Tretinoin in the Management of Acne
Sabine Laquieze MD, Janusz Czernielewski MD, Marie-José Rueda MD|Despite their beneficial effects on the treatment of acne vulgaris, topical and oral retinoids may cause severe local irritation (retinoid dermatitis) due to their mechanism of action, thereby jeopardizing patient adherence, and thus compromising treatment efficacy. Alleviating dryness and improving skin comfort by using a moisturizer concomitantly to retinoids could enhance efficacy. In the present study, 30 subjects receiving either oral isotretinoin for at least 2 months or topical tretinoin for at least one month applied a moisturizing cream (Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream) twice daily for 15 days on one half of the face while the other side remained untreated. Clinical assessments, confirmed by biophysical measurements, showed that the moisturizer provided a significant improvement in skin dryness, roughness, and desquamation. Skin properties and skin discomfort were also greatly improved and subjects were very satisfied with the product. Retinoid-induced skin irritation can be relieved by the regular use of a gentle moisturizing cream as an adjunctive treatment.
Case Reports
Nodular Vasculitis Responsive to Mycophenolate Mofetil
Josephine A. Taverna MD, Arash Radfar MD, Alice Pentland MD, George Poggioli MD, Marie-France Demierre MD FRCPC|Mycophenolate mofetil is commonly used as a steroid-sparing agent effective in the management of erythema nodosum, idiopathic nodular panniculitis (Pfiefer-Weber-Christian disease), bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, and psoriasis. We report a case of nodular vasculitis responsive to mycophenolate mofetil. The clinical presentation, etiology, and management options for nodular vasculitis are discussed.
Successful Treatment of Severe Refractory Atopic Dermatitis with Efalizumab
Arta Farshidi BS, Parrish Sadeghi MD|Despite multiple therapeutic modalities, treatment of atopic dermatitis with its chronic, relapsing nature remains a challenge. Chronic use of standard therapies is associated with variable efficacy and potential side effects. Targeted therapeutic approaches using biologic agents may prove to be a novel alternative. We present a case of severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis successfully treated with efalizumab.
Treatment of Postoperative Soft Tissue Loss with Injectable Poly-L-lactic Acid
James P. Ralston MD, Jonathan E. Blume MD, Nathalie C. Zeitouni MD|We present a case of a 40-year-old woman with a history of a wide local excision for a melanoma and subsequent postoperative soft tissue loss who was successfully treated with injectable poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra®). After only one treatment with the filler agent, the treated area showed significant volume enhancement and improved cosmesis 10 months postinjection. We propose a possible role for injectable poly-L-lactic acid in improving the appearance of postoperative volume loss.
Multiple Palmar Keratoacanthomas Treated with Acitretin
Gerald A. Rosenblum MD|A 62-year-old female presented with multiple keratoacanthomas of the palmar aspects of the hands, wrists, and proximal fingers. Surgery or radiation therapy would have caused significant impairment. A 30-day course of 1 mg/kg per day of acitretin led to a complete resolution. Maintenance therapy with 25 mg per day of acitretin was needed to prevent recurrence. The medical treatment of keratoacanthomas is herein discussed as well.
Treatment of Atypical Hidradenitis Suppurativa with the Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Fc Fusion Protein Etanercept
Robert L Henderson Jr. MD|We present a case where etanercept—a soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor-Fc fusion protein—was safe and effective in treating the painful skin lesions of a 24-year-old patient with hidradenitis suppurativa, resulting in an improvement in quality of life.
Urticarial Vasculitis Secondary to Paroxetine
John Patrick Welsh MD, Carrie Ann Cusack MD, Christine Ko MD|Background: Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing remains the gold standard for the treatment of photoaged skin. Today, however, fewer patients will tolerate the postoperative downtime associated with the use of this device. Fractional photothermolysis was designed to overcome the disadvantages associated with ablative resurfacing. Prototype fractional lasers (Fraxel®, Reliant Technologies Inc.) have required the use of blue tracking dye to give evenly spaced microtreatment zones, and treatments are associated with moderate levels of discomfort because of microtreatment zone depths reaching nearly 1000 ?m. Newer technologies have evolved that do not require tracking dye, and are less painful than older prototypes because microtreatments are associated with moderate levels of discomfort because of microtreatment zones are more superficial (100 to 300um) than that of the Fraxel laser. Newer devices offere advances in treating facial ryhtides and skin laxity through the use of 2 laser wavelengths (1320 nm/1440 nm)emitted sequentially through a specialized diffractive lens array that produces high-intensity microtreatment zones surrounded by low level heating.
Observations: One to 3 treatments with this combination fractional laser device were performed on 16 Caucasian females with static periocular rhytides or skin laxity affecting the nasolabial crease. There was a 3-week period between treatments. Improvement was noted in both areas after a small number of treatments.
Conclusion: The technology behind fractional lasers is rapidly evolving, and new devices offer significant advances over older prototypes. where id= 776;
Surgical Pearl: Elastic Net Instead of Ink to Mark Botox Injection Sites for Frontal Hyperhidrosis
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You'll find one of the most stunning areas on my beat on the southern edge of Mexico's Riviera Maya. Its white-sand beaches, ancient ruins, white-bottomed lagoons, nature preserves, caves and cenotes (underwater caves) make it stand out—so much so that vacationers and expats are increasingly flocking here.
But despite its growing popularity, there is still a window of opportunity on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
Fifteen minutes from the ancient ruins and a buzzing beach town, you'll find a community of condos and townhomes. It is ideally situated inside a luxury resort—one that is dotted with multi-million dollar homes.
Owners here have every amenity on their doorstep. Amenities include 11 gourmet restaurants, 21 bars, a medical center, a spa and gym and shopping.
This community is also located alongside an impressive 27-hole signature golf course. It's a short shuttle ride to a powder-sand beach. At the centerpiece of this development, you'll find the Wellness Center with its lap pools, yoga classes and fitness suite.
The price range for homes here may surprise you. Designing smaller, higher density homes and a clever use of outside space has allowed the developer to build an affordable community without sacrificing on luxuries.
Communal gardens are immaculately maintained and all you have to do is lock the door and leave—it's hassle free.
Buying a "lock and leave" home in the resort may be a smart move if you plan on renting it out to help cover its running costs. You might even make a profit…if you do it wisely.
The rental market in this area is strong—and the homes in this community are the perfect fit for the well-heeled tourists that travel here. A Canadian couple recently bought a penthouse in this community. They've just set up a company to offer rental management services to fellow owners.
They will find renters for the condos and townhomes they manage. Today you can rent a townhome in this resort from $135 per night direct from the owner on VRBO. That's the rental rate while construction is ongoing and before any marketing push. Launch rental rates look set to range from $1,500 to $2,500 per week for condos in this community, rising to $2,750 per week for townhomes. I'm bullish about the rental market here. These figures sound ambitious to me in the short-term…but, an achievable target as they grow marketing momentum. Buying a home here could turn into quite the little earner.
You don't even have to deal with the practicalities of renting out your place, should you decide to use it only part-time. This Canadian couple, Kevin and Maureen, will offer full rental management services. They'll create a reservations system and market the resort through a website. Owners will be able to upload their own photos. They can also add little extras to make sure their home is more desirable—getting a cable package with all the sports channels, for example, so renters can follow their favorite football or hockey team.
Kevin and Maureen will charge a very competitive 25% fee. This includes marketing, concierge service, hand-over, and cleaning. The renter will be offered additional services including pre-arrival grocery shop (believe me, this is priceless) and airport pick-up. These will be billed separately to the renter.
Members of my Real Estate Trend Alert group can buy in this community with an unbeatable deal. While the list price on two-bedroom resort condos starts at $201,000, RETA members pay $14,070 less…or $186,930.
Payment options are flexible. Once you make a reasonable down payment you can negotiate how you'd like to spread out your payments over the construction period. The further out the delivery date, the lower your monthly payments. When I last visited I saw monthly payments of $800 mentioned.
The developer has thrown in some other goodies too: a 10-year free membership to the Wellness Center, a $5,000 credit toward your furniture package, and $1,000 toward travel expenses.
I gave RETA readers my full report on this opportunity recently—and told them how they could come to see this development, in person, for free on an all-expenses-paid trip.
Editor's Note: Ronan McMahon lets his Real Estate Trend Alert members know about special, limited opportunities like these off-the-radar deals…and he looks for these opportunities in places all over the world. For more information, see here.


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Jun 14, 2015
RAND Corp. released a study explaining that there would be economic benefits to Israelis and Palestinians if they would make a real peace deal. Israeli Prime Minister stated that if some in the Arab League would pressure the Palestinians, that a peace deal could occur. Is a peace deal coming to the Middle East? Will such a deal last? Who will 'confirm' the deal of Daniel 9:27? Who will break the deal?
A written article of partially related interest is titled "The 'Peace Deal' of Daniel 9:27" URL: http://www.cogwriter.com/daniel-9-27-...


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Shida Leni's superb form again soared to new heights as she twice broke the national 400 meter record at Namboole today.
With her father present, Leni couldn't have sought better motivation as she first clocked 52.40 in the National Championship heats then 52.15 in the final four hours later.
The Police Athletics Club runner was visibly in a class apart as she improved on the 52.47 record she set in February when she broke Justine Bayigga's ten year mark.
"It feels great. My target was actually 51 seconds. That should be possible in a more competitive race," stated an excited Leni.
Leni's coaches Kevin and Sue O'Connor attributed her performance to dedication and weight training at Espace Gym at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala.
Her father retired Lieutenant Colonel Tiyua Abdalatif was elated.
"I am very happy for my daughter, but I also thank her coaches. May God bless them abundantly."
Leni's time is also within the 52.20 Doha 2019 World Championship qualifying time, though she has to run within that time again after September 7.
International Association of Athletics Federation regulations stipulate that the Doha Championship 400m times must attained between September 7th 2018 and September 6th 2019.
Her coaches described her performance, the third national record by a Ugandan woman this season, as amazing.
"It really surprised us that she went faster in the afternoon, as the fast 400m in the morning would have sapped some energy from her.
But, the 52.15 sec, having already raced in the morning, means that both she and ourselves are confident that she can run a 400m in the 51 sec bracket.
An extremely important factor in her improvement has been weight-training."
Action continues in the national championship at Namboole today.


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Welcome to Charity Navigator's Blog!
The team from Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent charity evaluator and leading donor advocate, shares their thoughts on emerging nonprofit-sector issues and offers tips to better inform your intelligent giving decisions.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Note From A Charity Navigator Donor Reminds Us To Be Careful About Donating Over The Phone
This nice note from one of Charity Navigator's donors illustrates one of the reasons why it isn't a good idea to give over the phone (it probably is a very low rated charity). Visit our site for tips for dealing with these calls.
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Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
Habit: Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' grows to be a small or eventually, medium sized tree with a rounded crown once established.
Height: up to 20m (65 ft)
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Dedicated statewide sports partners – TEAM Maryland! Determined state sports commission – Maryland Sports! Committed to excellence – Maryland! Success – partnering and working together!
Maryland is an ideal location for any event large or small. We are sure we have a venue that will suit your needs. With over 1,200 sports venues located within a day's drive of over two-thirds of the U.S. population, our state is easily accessible via all modes of transportation. We will make a game plan that best works for you and your needs. All you need to do is consider Maryland!
Over the past seven years, the state of Maryland has pursued over $1 billion in event recruitment activity, has secured over $500 million in economic impact and hosted successful events of all sizes and scope. We have been successful because of the partners and stakeholders we continuously work hand in hand with to ensure every event is a success. Let us partner with you to make your next event a success in a sports destination that is Here to Play!
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Variables are used for rules evaluation. When you set up a variable, there are a number of options, such as:
- URL: Lets you match the current page URL (or its parts) against some condition, like checking if the domain ends with .example.com:
{{URL.hostname}} ends with ".example.com"
DataVariable is a way to avoid using global variables. In order to do this, you need to send a named variable to the Tag Manager private namespace with JavaScript code like this:
__mtm_data.push({ variableName : 'variableData' }); // Replace variableName and variableData with respective values
Then you can refer to it with a DataVariable, specifying variableName in it.
Here's another way of looking at the difference between Variable and DataVariable:
Imagine you set a JavaScript variable "foo" to "article" at article pages, and to "static" for some static pages. You could set this up as:
<script> foo = "article"; </script>
And then use a "Variable" variable with name set to "foo" to compare it against the "article" or "static" value in rules. However, this approach creates global JavaScript variable namespace pollution, which is difficult to maintain. The alternative is the "DataVariable" approach, where instead of defining the variable in the global namespace you send it to the container execution script namespace. So instead of the above script you do:
<script> __mtm_data.push({ foo : "article" }); </script>
And then use DataVariable in place of Variable.
Incidentally, the same method is used to trigger user-defined events, sending a specially-named Event variable:
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Photographer Who Snapped Kate Middleton's Bottom Is Donating The Money From Sales Of The Photo To Charity!
Over the last few days a controversial photo of Kate Middleton walking and the wind blowing her dress up showing off her bare bottom has been flying around the internet.
Well now the photographer who snapped the photo has said that he will donate the money that he has received from selling the photo to charity.
The photographer has said:
"It wasn't until I got home and I popped my camera card into the computer that I realized what I had captured. Kate and William spent so much time speaking to the victims of the bushfires that I decided I would donate any money raised from the sale of the photo to the Blue Mountains Bushfire Mayoral Relief Fund."
That's the best thing to do.
He must have mad a heck of a lot of money because a magazine published the photo on their cover but now accruing to source legal action is being taken over the magazine.
Good for him.
One Direction's Liam Payne Spends Christmas With His Family and Girlfriend
With Liam Payne being in one of the biggest boy bands in the world it's hard for him to see his family but for Christmas he was at home.
The singer has posted a couple of snaps on Twitter of him with his family and his girlfriend Sophia Smith.
The family got together for a photo on Xmas day and posted the photo on his Twitter account.
Sophia has been friends with Liam since they where little so she knows the family well and get's on with them famously.
Justin Bieber Announces He's Retiring From Music!
Justin Bieber has told the world in a interview on the radio yesterday that he wants to retire from music after his upcoming album Journals is released.
Really we saw this coming with all the trouble he has caused over the last few months so it's no0 surprise.
Check out what he had to say in the interview below.
Taylor Swift & Harry Styles's Relationship Is Going Too Fast!!
By the looks of thing Harry Styles and Taylor Swift's relationship is moving far too fast!
The pair are already inseparable but now are we looking at marriage??
Harry ha introduced Swift to his mother and has really bonded with Styles'es sister Gemma but now new reports have said that Taylor told Gemma that she thinks the One Direction singer is "amazing,".
Insiders have said:
"This [relationship] has gone from zero to 60 in seconds. Harry is totally in love. I can see them getting married in a week, just going for it."
Australian DJ Prank Call Kate Middleton's Nurse!
Yesterday in the early hours of the morning a Australian radio station thought it would be funny to put on voice as the Queen and Prince Charles to talk to Kate Middleton as a prank call.
The Austrailian DJ duo called the King Edward VII Hospital as they thought that the nurses would just put the phone down on them.
But thinking that it really was the Queen the nurses gave some personal details about Kate's health.
Since then the hospital have released a statement saying:
"This was a foolish prank call that we all deplore. We take patient confidentiality extremely seriously and we are now reviewing our telephone protocols."
Britney Spears Goes Number #1 On iTunes
Singer and X Factor judges Britney Spears has gone number 1 on the iTunes charts!
her new single, Scream and Shout, has became a very big success since it was released pushing it to the number one spot.
You could tell that she was happy as she tweeted:
#ScreamingAndShouting! #1 on iTunes, this is amazing. Congrats @iamwill, so happy 2 share this moment w U! And thx 2 all our beautiful fans!


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A Review By: Down The Tubes
The following review was written by John Freeman and appeared on Down The Tubes, the British comics news blog, on 12 November, 2008.
It's not just leather nuns that provide the strange fare that makes up this fun title from Paul Gravett & Peter Stanbury (released as Holy Sh*t! by St. Martins Press in the US): for just under ten quid you can also find out about comics featuring lesbian unicorns, cavemen fighting giant tabby cats, a peasant girl fervently worships the swastika and killer roosters.
When the publishers say Gravett and Stanbury have scoured the world to bring together a non-PC carnival of comic-book curiosities, they're not kidding. Who else would reveal the origins of Russia's busty bombshell Octobriana, a comics myth later given greater life by the likes of Bryan Talbot and others? What other book for the Christmas market is going to offer you flesh-eating farm animals in The Barn of Fear, Fatman the Human Flying Saucer, Binky Brown meets the Holy Virgin Mary, Chaplains at War or Amputee Love?
Then there's other delights such as Nembo Kid, a re-working of Superman for the Italian market, his name changed in 1954, perhaps to avoid criticism that the publishers were advocating the failed philosophy of the ubermensch so close to the end of World War Two. It's nuggets like this that make Leather Nun such a fun read.
While not presenting the full comics - that would probably be too much for some sensibilities and anyway, many of them are probably not as good as the titles or synopses, presented as 61 glorious double page spreads of covers and background articles - this is a smashing title for both comics connisseur and casual comics fan alike, the text both intelligent and irreverent.
Of course, there is the danger that a book such as this will merely confirm many prejudices non-comics fans have about those who do enjoy the medium, but I'd say it's well worth the risk. Gravett and Stanbury have again come up with the goods without being in any way po-faced about the comics they regularly champion.


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Archive for August, 2015
ILTACON 2015 Survival ListAuthor: Ed Colandra
In less than a month, thousands of legal technology vendors, legal professionals, consultants and media will descend upon Las Vegas for the annual Legal Technology conference known simply as ILTACon. Starting August 30 and concluding Sept 3, and billed as an educational and networking event, ILTACon has become a mecca of topical panel discussions, product demos, arguably the largest exhibition hall, and an ever growing list of companies representing the hot topics of the Legal IT universe. Whether you are attending to demonstrate your latest eDiscovery solution, to meet up with colleagues with shared interests in Cloud computing, or to hear from the largest industry vendors on their vision on security, document management, time and billing software, or a host of others, ILTACon doesn't disappoint. Here's a shortcut link to the agenda for the complete grid and schedule.
ILTACon Survival List Having attended ILTA Conference for several years, here's my ILTACon survival list, whether you are an exhibitor, a panelist, a member of the media or an attendee:
Shoes While it's true that many attendees adopt the grunge look when attending tech conferences (like wearing a Springsteen concert shirt from 1992), for the rest of us, it's usually khakis, and a golf shirt or some version of gender-independent business casual. For booth duty, the company logo shirt, and black or khakis are also the typical uniform. But shoes can be your worst nightmare or your best friend. Personally, I have always held a high respect for those wearing stylish high heels for 3 days, but for me soft soled, leather uppers with a cushion insole has saved me from feeling the effects of those long, long walks getting around ILTACon (and if you haven't been before, be sure to review the site map on the ILTACon website to truly appreciate what you can expect. One last thought, bring TWO pairs. My good friend and colleague found her fashionable sandals broke a strap last year at ILTACon in Nashville, and discovered it was easier to find a portable defibrillator than a comparable pair of shoes.
O-T-C Meds Of course, if you are on prescription medication from your physician, you know to bring them along. But if not, whether as a result of the aforementioned aches from walking, or the morning after a lively "social event" that goes into the wee hours, you're going to be happy to have an ample supply of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or whatever is your preferred pain reliever. Likewise extra contact lenses, eye care solutions, an extra pair of glasses, or anything that can help restore vision after an 8-10 hour non-stop day (and extended evening social). Vitamins (I like Airborne brand) can also restore depleted levels of vitamins and minerals from eating on the run, and the occasional adult beverage. And an inexpensive first aid kit with adhesive bandages, and antibiotic cream, and antacids always comes in handy.
Exhibitor Specific Stuff I'm just going to run through this list rather than making a checklist, but these simple reminders can be a life saver when it's time to go home. Scissors, tape, sharpies, labels, sewing kit (buttons come loose), business cards, bowls for your goodies (aka premium items), bar stools/chairs (yep you can rent them, but they are often cheaper to buy and toss, than rent for $150 a day), power strips, inventory all the power cables, USB cables, realize that some laptops use display ports (which are different from the old VGA or even USB ports), business cards, scanner rental, and booth duty schedule. Don't forget your laptop and phone chargers (and remember to bring them home and not leave them plugged into the hotel room outlet when you check out). I recommend at least two 2400ma power sticks to keep my phone from running out of juice Hint: this is a popular giveaway a booths these days. J If you're not an exhibitor, and plan to schedule meetings with other non-exhibitors, stake out a convenient place within a short walk for privacy. Holding a meeting surrounded by people sitting on the floor charging their laptops and phones is never a good idea.
Final tips: Business cards – when you exchange business cards, take a moment to write down the gist of the conversation because you won't remember when you get back home. Badge Scanners – Have a solid plan to incorporate the scans into your CRM (or Excel spreadsheet) when you return home, and send out a thank you note, EVEN if you think the odds are low that the contact isn't a qualified buyer. They just might not be – yet. Be social but know when to say no. I've witnessed some dance moves that were alcohol infused. It wasn't pretty, and the fact is, you are at a business event, not a party – even when it's called a party.
Final rule: NO EMAIL AT THE BOOTH. You want to check the stock market, play Sudoku or Words with Friends, or catch up on email, don't let the lull in traffic seduce you into thinking you're off duty. If someone were to pass by your booth, and you are heads down on your iPhone, most likely they'll just keep walking. Unless there is an urgent text, keep the phone in your pocket, and when there is a lull in the crowd, walk around and learn about your competitors and potential partners. Get the most out of your investment in the cost of being at ILTACon. Oh and have fun, too.


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First Photo From Universal's EVEREST 3D !
This is going to be a spectacle I'm sure! Director Baltasar Kormakur's EVEREST centers on high adventure and peril as two summit assault teams set out to claim Earth's highest peak during a massive snowstorm.
The production stars Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin and John Hawkes and is now shooting in Nepal.
EVEREST opens on February 27, 2015.
Here's the official press release:
Universal City, CA and London—February 12, 2014—Universal Pictures, Walden Media and Cross Creek Pictures, announce the start of principal photography on the Working Title Films production of EVEREST. Universal Pictures will release EVEREST in North American theaters in 3D and IMAX 3D on February 27, 2015.
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, EVEREST documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
The epic adventure stars Jason Clarke (The Great Gatsby, Zero Dark Thirty), Josh Brolin (True Grit, No Country for Old Men), John Hawkes (Lincoln, Martha Marcy May Marlene) and Jake Gyllenhaal (Source Code, Brokeback Mountain). They are joined by Martin Henderson (The Ring), Emily Watson (The Book Thief), Michael Kelly (Netflix'sHouse of Cards) and Thomas M. Wright (television's The Bridge). EVEREST will be directed by Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns, Contraband) and produced by Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Cross Creek's Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson, as well as Nicky Kentish Barnes (About Time).
EVEREST is adapted for the screen by Mark Medoff (Children of a Lesser God) and Oscar® winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire). Kormákur's creative team includes director of photography Salvatore Totino (The Da Vinci Code), production designer Gary Freeman (upcoming Maleficent), and costume designer Guy Speranza (The World's End).
EVEREST will shoot on location in Nepal on the foothills of Everest, the Italian Alps and at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and Pinewood Studios in the UK.


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Xbox Live Games with Gold May 2015
Xbox Live members will get three new games for free in May as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold program. For Xbox One, gamers will be able to download CastleStorm: Definitive Edition during the entire month. One of last month's games, Pool Nation FX, will also remain a free download during May.
On the Xbox 360, gamers will get two AAA titles. Mafia II will be available from May 1 through May 15, while F1 2013 will be free to download from May 16 until May 31.
You need to be an Xbox Live Gold member to access the free games, and you must download them during their respective availability windows. The games will return to their regular price at the end of the month.
For a complete list of all Games with Gold offers, check out our running table, which collects all information on giveaways, platforms, and prices since the program's inception in 2013.
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The Brian Williams saga continues.
In addition to reports of other cases of embellishment and hyperbolic ego laden exaggeration, one source is reporting Williams may face a very long term suspension along with an apology for the ages.
In addition to reports of other cases of embellishment and hyperbolic ego laden exaggeration, one source is reporting Williams may face a very long term suspension along with an apology for the ages.
As this morning gave way to the noon hour, Mediaite reported on developing stories of Williams's misrepresenting coverage of the aftermath of Katrina.
Hotel Owner: Brian Williams Definitely Didn't See Dead Katrina Bodies, Wasn't Attacked by Gangs
Under the banner of "Tall tales, Fact-checking Brian Williams". CNN's Randi Kaye broadcast a telling segment about post-Katrina Williams and other reports that may not pass the veracity test.
Williams allowed his ego and a need for self-promotion to place his lucrative contract in jeopardy and virtually kill his on camera career beyond local reporting at 5:00 and 10:00PM.
Mediaite reported later in the day on NBC management's consideration of Williams as host of their prime time anchor seat.
Read moreThe Hollywood Reporter cites anonymous NBC sources to say that network executives, including NBC News president Deborah Turness, are going to reach a final decision within the next few days over what to do about Williams, amid the ongoing controversy over his history of misstatements and exaggerations.
NBC executive management may have lots to ponder and a history of outright lies to support their decision.
UPDATE: According to CNN's Brian Steltar, NBC management will place Williams on six months suspension without pay ($5 million USD).
NBC News takes Brian Williams off air for six months
NBC News president told staffers Tuesday evening that Williams had been suspended following revelations that he exaggerated tales from an Iraq War mission.
Punishments for lying about Iraq: Journalism: 6 month suspension Politics: Re-election pic.twitter.com/7czIb5zM9P
— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) February 11, 2015


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text: 21 Mar, 2016 Delivery must be different to honour those who sacrificed – Mayor Jordaan PUBLISHED 21 Mar 2016 The Langa Massacre in 1985 was one of the defining moments in the fight against Apartheid, since a State of Emergency was declared after the Maduna Road bloodbath marking the beginning of the end of Apartheid rule. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan said: "You, the people of Langa, Kwanobuhle and more specifically those who are related to and are victims of the massacre, we owe it to you that service delivery must be done differently. "Job creation through the ocean economy and other economic development opportunities must be accelerated. "The ANC that we love, work for and support must ensure that things in the metro must be different. That the allocation of houses and the acceleration of the building of houses must be different and the lives of our people must be different. "That is why the Massacre Foundation must have a special place. We want to work with you to achieve this," Mayor Jordaan said. Jordaan, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Sakhumzi Somyo and other leaders signed a pledge to denounce racism and its ill effects on South African society. Mr Nicolas Malgas, from the Langa Massacre Foundation, called on government to do more to improve the economic conditions of survivors of the massacre and the families of victims on that fateful day. He called on the municipality to consider upgrading the Kwanobuhle Cemetery where the deceased are buried in a mass grave. The historic significance of the Langa Massacre in 1985 was amplified as the Apartheid police killed mourners on their way to a funeral in the Uitenhage suburb while the world remembered the killing of 69 people 25 years before during the Sharpeville Massacre that took place on 21 March 1960. Ends Issued on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality by Acting Communications Director Kupido Baron (082 780 2726 / 041 506 1500 / firstname.lastname@example.com / @kupidobaron).


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Futurims, 1920s...Benedetta Cappa Marinetti.
Being culturally an Italian, I have no problem to focus on Futurism, the important art and cultural movement created by the Italian painter Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 1909.
But I didn't know anything about his wife Benedetta Cappa Marinetti who was not only as important as other painters and artists, but also the first woman to have her work showed in the Venice Biennale's catalogue in 1930 (she was exhibited there in 1926, 1930,1932, 1934, 1936)
Her importance was also underlined by his more famous husband: "not a follower but an equal".
Study for scenography of her husband's "SINTESI DELL'OCEANO DEL CUORE" DI F. T. MARINETTI. 1927, tempera on masonite
RITMI DI ROCCE E MARE Rocks and Sea Rythms, 1929, oil on canvas, 80x125
Without Title, 1929, tempera, 24 x 19 cm
Without Title 1929, watercolor 19,2 x 25,4
"Velocità di motoscafo" (speedboat), 1924, oil on canvas, 70x100cm
She was among the founder of the aeropainting movement ("Aeropittura", 1930).
"My art, while starting from the real world, is never realist but trying to simplify, invent and get closer to abstraction."
She was also a graphic artist a poet.
"My mother was a sensitive, educated and feminine modern woman. She was she who made Futurism known abroad. She was a manager, too. After the death of my father in 1944 she filed all documents and works, promoted futurism with exhibithions and she was always available for lively accounts of the past...(Ala Marinetti, daughter)
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Stop Running From Pain
So many of us, running-running-running from the pain of life. Heaven forbid my Brother, of my Mother, or my Friend, or my Lover sees that I am in pain. Please, stop running. We all have pain. It is part of the human experience. Where you are is perfect. I would not lie to you. Right where you are is perfect for your soul's evolution. It is where you agreed to be to grow what you agreed to grow so that you could give what you agreed to give. It is perfect, on purpose and on-time.
Your suffering...is just the thought that where you are is not good, not serving you, not right or fair. "I should be past this by now. I don't have time for this. I need to get over this. If only x would happen, then I could get out of this pain." Yes, this is what is causing the suffering. Nothing else. Judgments, thoughts, stories, all spinning a tale of how you should not be where you are, or that where you are is somehow bad, imperfect, or the product of you being not good enough.
Stop cramming food, or alcohol, or social outings on top of the pain. Stop trying to positive think it away. Stop attempting to Spiritually by-pass it all. It won't work anyway.
Be in your pain, feel it. And I will be in mine and feel mine, too. Stop running from the tears. Let them fall, please. Let them gush forward with the unexpressed pain and sadness of your 4 year-old self. Let your adult grieve what your child could not. Let the anger rise up and have a voice, Punch pillows. Yell out over the ocean, "I am good enough, damnit!" Let the grief take you down into the depths of being-ness. Be empty. Feel the nothing-ness. Let your human process it's wounds. Let yourself feel the pain.
Only then will you be free. Only then will you have truly honored this sacred instrument called your human-ness. Let yourself be human. Your courage to be where you are might give me permission to be where I am. Together we can walk this sacred path with honesty and dignity. Together we can stop judging our pain. Together, we can be free of the suffering of our story that we have to get it right. And, perhaps, we can come to know love and acceptance at such a deep level, that we can actually begin to love and accept one another.
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Sponsorship Featured "Hello Camping World RV Sweepstakes" With a 2015 Travel Trailer Grand Prize
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 15, 2015) - Camping World, the nation's largest RV and outdoor retailer, and Good Sam, the world's largest RV owners organization, announce today the winners of their Hello Camping World RV Sweepstakes, which corresponded with a national radio sponsorship that kicked off the launch of the company's rebranding campaign, titled Hello Camping World. The sweepstakes was part of Camping World's sponsorship with Westwood One radio, and included a grand prize of a new 2015 Heartland Prowler 27LX travel trailer among other giveaways such as NASCAR tickets and gift cards.
The Hello Camping World campaign was created to showcase the great adventures that can be enjoyed in the RV lifestyle between family and friends, and how a variety of outdoor accessories such as grills, chairs, coolers and patio furniture can be integrated in a camping trip to enhance the experience.
"Camping World is pleased with our recent sponsorship with Westwood One, and we received an overwhelming positive response from across the country while launching our new Hello Camping World campaign," commented Marcus Lemonis, CEO and Chairman of Camping World and Good Sam and host of CNBC's reality series, The Profit. "Our goal was to create an awareness of the outdoor and RV lifestyle and give the community an opportunity to see how a camping trip can turn into a dream vacation with Camping World."
Winners for the four grand prizes and weekly gift card drawings were pulled from over 55,000 entries received between February and April during Camping World's sweepstakes. Barbara Mutchler, of Minonk, Illinois, was selected as the first grand prize winner to receive the new 2015 Heartland Travel Trailer, who has plans to travel to different state parks and campgrounds with her family in their new RV.
The second grand prize, a race package consisting of four tickets and VIP passes to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and a $500 VISA gift card, was awarded to Steven Newman of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A tailgating package, the third grand prize, was award to Kim Heise of Cumming, Georgia, and a fourth grand prize consisting of a $500 Camping World gift card was awarded to Kevin Walters from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Camping World also gave away five $50 Camping World gift cards each week during the sweepstakes.
For more information regarding Camping World visit www.campingworld.com.
Watch Marcus Lemonis as he saves small struggling businesses across the country on the third season of CNBC's The Profit, which returns Tuesday, May 12th at 10pm ET/PT. To learn more about The Profit, visit: cnbcprime.com/theprofit. Like it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfitcnbcprime and follow it on Twitter: @CNBCprimeTV #TheProfit.
About Camping World & Good Sam
Both founded in 1966, Camping World is America's #1 source for RVs, camping accessories, RV maintenance and repair and Good Sam is the world's largest RV owners organization offering helpful technical tips, vacation planning, extended warranty, magazine subscriptions, roadside assistance and more to serve the outdoor enthusiast. Partnered together, Camping World and Good Sam offer more to those who love the RV lifestyle by offering one-stop shopping and resources for everything RV and outdoors.
Camping World features over 10,000 quality products located at over 100 SuperCenters nationwide, easy online and catalog shopping at www.campingworld.com as well as stocking a wide selection of new and used trailers and motorhomes from top RV manufacturers. Good Sam members receive cost-saving benefits and services, plus loads of valuable RV information and travel tips to get you ready for your next adventure. Additionally, Good Sam represents more than 1,500 local RV chapters designed to bring RVers together from similar geographic regions for group camping excursions. Camping World is the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ in addition to the Official RV and Outdoor Retailer of NASCAR®.
Individuals interested in applying for a position with Camping World may visit http://www.campingworldgoodsamjobs.com/
About Marcus Lemonis
Marcus Lemonis is an entrepreneur, investor, television personality, and chairman and CEO of Marcus Lemonis LLC as well as Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises. Camping World is the nation's largest RV and outdoor retailer, and Good Sam is the world's largest RV owner's organization. Visit www.campingworld.com
Lemonis is also known as the "business turnaround king" and host of CNBC's prime time reality series, The Profit, in which he lends his expertise to struggling small businesses around the country and judges businesses based on a "Three P" principle: People, Process, and Product. The Profit returns Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 on CNBC.
More about Marcus Lemonis can be found at http://www.marcuslemonis.com, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marcus.lemonis and Twitter @MarcusLemonis
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