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Second CSIRO Symposium on "COMPUTATIONAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES" 5-7 February 1996 Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA *********************************** Second Circular and Call for Papers *********************************** Visit Melbourne for three days during the Southern Summer and hear reports of some of the most fascinating research in computational biology, medicine, neurophysiology, agronomy... Life Sciences in general. Or tell others about your research! Have you seen "The Visible Man"? How can it be used to simulate deformation of the body to simulate obesity, musclebuilding, infection and trauma? How is Visible Human used in a surgical simulation? Can the human brain be thought of as a computer or a dynamical system? Can computation help us understand the functioning of a nervous system - from a neuron to the whole system? ... and lots more in protein biology, plant modelling, drug design, etc. The (continually updated) information on the 2nd CSIRO SYMPOSIUM ON "COMPUTATIONAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES", 5-7 FEBRUARY 1996, MELBOURNE is available on WWW. For general information, list of invited speakers, titles of talks and abstracts, call for papers, ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION (as easy as a mouse click), and other items please browse through: ========================================================== http://www.mel.dit.csiro.au/LifeSci/cfp.html ========================================================== Programme Invited speakers: Day 1: Monday 5-Feb-1996: - Computational Neurosciences Symposium Professor Max Bennett University of Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Modelling the synapse Professor Steve Redman, Australian National University, ACT, AUSTRALIA Modelling individual neurons Dr Joel Bornstein University of Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA Large scale computational reconstruction of enteric nerve circuits Professor James Wright Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria, AUSTRALIA Models of cerebral dynamics Dr Timothy van Gelder University of Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA Computation and dynamics in Cognitive Science: An Overview Day 2: Tuesday 6-Feb-1996 : - Virtual Plants, Agronomy Professor Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz University of Calgary, Alberta, CANADA L-systems: from the theory to plant modeling methodology Dr Jim Hanan CSIRO Division of Entomology, Plant Insect Group, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Practical aspects of virtual plant research Professor W R Remphrey University of Manitoba, Manitoba, CANADA Architectural modelling of trees: A question of detail and complexity Professor David Green Charles Sturt University, NSW, AUSTRALIA Modelling plants in landscapes Dr Art Diggle University of Western Australia, WA, AUSTRALIA Examples of agronomic processes represented with collections of interacting objects Day 3: Wednesday 7-Feb-1996 : - Visible Human, Biomolecular Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics Professor V Spitzer University of Colorado, Colorado, USA The Visible Human Project - Male and Female Professor Carmay Lim Academia Sinica, TAIWAN Protein Dynamics: Correlation between NMR Spectroscopy, X-ray Crystallography and Molecular Dynamics Simulations Dr Geoffrey J. Barton Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, University of Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM Protein Structure Prediction: Meeting the challenge of genome projects Dr Tim Littlejohn Australian National Genomic Information Service (ANGIS), AUSTRALIA Delivering the goods: putting solutions to computational problems into the hands of biologists Dr Jill E. Gready Australian National University, AUSTRALIA Reaction mechanisms in enzyme active sites using a "divide and conquer" approach: mixed quantum and molecular mechanics (qm/MM) Dr Georg F. Weiller Australian National University, ACT, AUSTRALIA Graphical Representations in Sequence Analysis Professor Benoit Roux Universite de Montreal, CANADA Molecular Dynamics simulations of membrane proteins Professor Matthew Witten University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Recent Advances In Computational Medicine: The Man In The Machine Revisited Hoping to meet you at the Symposium! Sincerely, Dr Marek Michalewicz, Organising and Program Committees Secretary, CSIRO Supercomputing Support Group, Division of Information Technology, 723 Swanston Street, Carlton, Vic. 3053, Australia phone: +61 3 9282 2621; fax: +61 3 9282 2600 e-mail: marek at mel.dit.csiro.au -- Marek T. Michalewicz tel: +61 (03) 9282 2621 (work) tel: +61 (03) 9574 9697 (home) fax: +61 (03) 9282 2600 (work)


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When you walk into Village during any performance by Robbie you can't help but be moved to sing along…..just like the rest of the crowd. Come, sing, smile:)
Robbie Christmas is a singer/songwriter based in the Seattle area. He is a self-taught musician whose style combines the best of Pop and Indie Rock. He blends smooth vocals with acoustic guitar and has built a loyal following in the Pacific Northwest. Robbie has performed at a wide range of venues, from intimate wineries and eateries in Woodinville and Kirkland to Century Link Field, where he sang the National Anthem before more than 68,000 fans at the Seahawks-49ers game in December 2014.Listen Now
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Nevertheless, it would be impossible to erase the ensconced images of Scottish heritage portrayed by pipe bands and regimental dress and clan associations.
"Tartan Day" is celebrated in Canada and the U.S.A. on April 6th as a tribute to Scots ancestry. As Chris might ask, how many of the enthusiastic celebrants know their ancestors? Meaning taking the time and trouble to determine their actual place of origin and learn about their lives. And how many Scottish descendants recall that April 6th is the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath?[3] Independence for Scotland has had many a battle in the 691 years since.
[2] "Tartans," Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine canadien (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/symbl/o6-eng.cfm : accessed 25 March 2011).
[3] "Did You Know?" Rampant Scotland (http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_arbroath.htm : accessed 26 March 2011).


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EcoHouse necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 165 diseños de 42 diseñadores freelance.
EcoHouse Santa Fe
EcoHouse Santa Fe is a construction company based in Santa Fe, NM that specializes in high performance green building. We are a leader in building homes that boast unparalleled energy efficiency and are also healthy environments for their inhabitants. We pride ourselves in using no VOC paint and other non-chemical products throughout the construction of our homes. The building technique we use to achieve such rigorous and groundbreaking standards in energy efficient construction is based off of the German 'Passive Building Science'
Our company targets middle to high income individuals that are generally liberal and open minded. Our audience tends to be environmentally conscious. We are however trying not to look too modern or technical since that may scare away potential clients who are not familiar or comfortable with the new green building movement. We are also attempting stand apart from other construction companies with a more user-friendly and warm look. The winning logo should be clean, memorable, attractive, and of course unique while still looking professional. We are trying to stay away from a "Web 2.0" look.
- The Logo must contain the company name (EcoHouse Santa Fe) and also the phrase "Home Builder".
- The phrase "Santa Fe" does not necessarily have to be completely incorporated with "EcoHouse" (but it can of course. Whatever looks/works best).
- We have attached an image of our current logo whose basic colors we would like to keep but we are open to slight deviations. Although it would be nice to see some sort of deviation of the current house used in the logo, we are also very open to fresh ideas.
- The phrase "Sustainable, Energy Efficient, and Healthy" does not have to be but can be in the new logo
- The preferred file format would be a very high resolution and layered .pdf. (We are looking to print banners/signs as well as small business cards and letterheads)
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|The Beatles, being noisy in Sweden, 1963
This from Steve Hoffman's Music forums: Robert Haagsma interviewed Kevin Howlett for a Dutch music magazine about the upcoming releases. Howlett is not only the author of the upcoming new book about the Beatles' recording sessions for BBC radio, he has also been heavily involved in recompiling the remastered "Live at the BBC" album from 1994, due out November 11, along with the new album "On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2". The interview made Haagsma look forward to the reissue of the 1994 BBC sessions album even more. Howlett said that because of improved techniques the set sounds considerably better. In some cases they found better sources for the songs. Kevin also mentioned that they got rid of a lot of the 'no noise' treatment that was used the first time around, because these days "people don't mind a little hiss, when it makes the music sound so much better".
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Another Beatles related example is the 1993 streamlining of Paul McCartney's albums on CD, released as a series, "The Paul McCartney Collection". McCartney's albums were released on CD in the eighties in a hap-hazard way, without a master plan behind it. The albums appeared randomly on CD, in no particular order. This was remedied by the 1993 re-release plan, but the amount of "no-noise" techniques applied by remastering engineer Peter Mew to the new CD series made audio fans hold on to their eighties versions of the same CD's, which may have been noisier, but also livelier.
Peter Mew was also the engineer who worked on the initial release of "Live at the BBC" and retires from Abbey Road studios this autumn, having worked there for 48 years.
Also, of course, we are happy to hear that Howlett now confirms having replaced some of the original sources for that album with newly found better recordings of the same radio broadcasts. As far as we know, better versions of songs like "The Honeymoon Song", "That's All Right", "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby", "Slow Down" and a few other recordings used on "Live at the BBC" have so far been aired on BBC radio in later years.


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Everybody wants to be happy. Thus, the onslaught of lists enumerating various happy-making suggestions: Learn to let go! Live in the present! Don't sweat the small stuff!
Which is all fine and good — there's clearly nothing wrong with a positive outlook. But that list has been done to death ... and aren't those peppy platitudes slightly obvious anyway? Instead, we offer an alternative list of habits — more concrete and backed by science — employed by those who've successfully located the bliss button.
1. They go to parks
One study found that people who live in cities with more green space feel better than those surrounded by manmade materials. How much better? The happiness jump associated with green space is equal to about one-third the boost in well-being that people get from being married. In a similar vein, another study found that a five-minute dose of nature improves self-esteem; green areas with water were found to be the most beneficial.
2. They live in Scandinavian countries
Okay, so your place of residence may not be a habit so much as a circumstance, but this is interesting. According to the United Nations General Assembly's second World Happiness Report, Denmark is the happiest country, followed by Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Canada. Note that all of these are generally northern countries, what's the deal? See number 3.
3. They practice 'hygge'
Huh? Pronounced HYU-gah, Danes make it through their long dark winters with a healthy dose of this to maintain their position as the happiest place in the world. With no real equivalent in the English language, hygge is a cultural concept that revolves around intimacy, gratitude and family; it's a kind of emotional coziness. As described by one Dane, "It's like a feeling, and it's big at Christmastime. The candles, the food, being with your family." But it lasts all year. (Read more: How 'hygge' can help you get through winter.)
4. They have satisfying jobs — and if not, they quit
It's no surprise that workers who are happy with their work are happy with their lives. And in fact, a Gallup poll found that workers who were happily engaged and enthusiastic about work were happiest in life, with 71 percent of them describing themselves as "thriving." And it's probably not that surprising that only 42 percent of poll respondents who said they were disconnected from their work described themselves as thriving. What's surprising is that 48 percent of those unemployed see themselves as thriving; that's 6 percent more than those with jobs; for many, being unemployed is happier than having a crummy job.
5. They smell the flowers
No, this isn't an homage to the "stop and smell the roses" cliché; it's not about taking time for the delights in your life (although stopping and smelling the roses is a grand thing to do). It's about floral scents and the effect they have on mood. Much research has been conducted on how floral scents can influence behaviors. In one set of experiments, researchers found that a floral-scented room led to increased happiness and friendliness. One researcher noted that the floral smell is an emotion manipulator and improves the mood. "The floral odors can make you happy; floral odors promote social interaction, social approach kinds of behaviors," said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, of Rutgers University.
6. They get dirty
Commence making mud pies. Medical researchers in the U.K. found evidence that "friendly" bacteria found in soil may activate the immune system, boost the brain compound serotonin and help ward off depression.
7. They exercise
We know you didn't want to hear that, but fret not. The good news is that middle-aged women don't have to run marathons or go all-out for the emotional benefits of physical activity to kick in. And in fact, a study found that moderate intensity exercise — as opposed to intense exercise — caused more women to report later that they were in a better mood and to have greater feelings of energy, psychological well-being and "self-efficacy."
8. They don't try to be … happy?
Oops. Now that we've told you the secrets for happiness, we're here to dash your dreams. A prominent study shows that making happiness a personal goal will actually stand in the way of your achieving it. The researchers found that women who valued happiness more reported being less happy and more depressed than women who didn't place much importance on the goal.
"Wanting to be happy can make you less happy," said study researcher Iris Mauss. "If you explicitly and purposely focus on happiness, that appears to have a self-defeating quality."
So if you really want to be happy, try forgetting about it.
Related stories on MNN & TreeHugger:
- The dark side of happiness
- Global happiness scale bottomed out on April 15
- Yes, money can buy happiness
- Why happiness is a global issue (On TreeHugger)


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Papelbon bounces back with perfect inning
CHICAGO -- Jonathan Papelbon's fastball never hit more than 91 mph in the ninth inning Saturday at Wrigley Field, but he threw a clean inning to pick up his first save of the season and bury the nightmare of Wednesday's blown save in Texas.
"This is what I chose to do," he said following the 2-0 victory over the Cubs. "I take the ups with the downs. For some reason I enjoy it. I don't know why. It's a roller coaster ride. I liked Space Mountain as a kid, you know what I'm saying?"
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said Wednesday that Papelbon needed to mix his pitches better, which he said was addressed in between appearances. He said he noticed some improvement Saturday.
It will be important moving forward. In the past, Papelbon could rear back and blow a 95-mph fastball past hitters.
Not anymore.
"I think I need to do more pitching," Papelbon acknowledged. "If that's what that means, yeah. The longer and longer I pitch I think the more and more I learn, so sometimes I need to be a pitcher more than a thrower. I get into that mode sometimes, just going out there and throw it by guys or throw a pitch without a certain intent.
"You know, as the season goes on, hopefully my velo will be able to increase. I think everybody usually hits their peak around June. But right now I'm going to focus on just pitching."


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MWC 15 Special
According to a Financial Times article, Nokia is considering to quit its traditional mass marketing approach when it's launching its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone later this year, but instead Nokia considers to go carrier-exclusive. According to FT.com information, Microsoft's premium Windows Phone manufacturer has already entered negotiations with European carriers, giving them an opportunity to launch Nokia's first Windows Phone exclusively. Unlike Apple in the very beginning but like every other manufacturer, Nokia's usual approach was to get out as many phones in as many channels immediately. However, this new strategy is said to create dedicated support for its smartphones, initially through one or two networks in Europe only.
According to FT.com information, this kind of relationships would also give the operator a financial stake in the success of the range, which Nokia hopes will incentivize carriers to give the devices as much support as possible through retail channels and in special offers to their customers.
Nokia already had a similar approach in certain countries when it launched the Lumia 800 back last fall and according to our information, Microsoft paid some good money to Deutsche Telekom which was the German launch-partner of the Lumia 800. So it seems, Nokia wants to broaden this kind of launch-exclusivities and maybe even keeping it after launch. Furthermore, the strategy rethink reflects a similar approach in the US, where Nokia had a similar exclusivity agreement with AT&T. However, these kind of exclusivities are far more typical in the U.S. than in Europe.
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An afternoon lesson package especially for first time Skiers. Our patient instructors will guide you through the basics of skiing in a perfect learning environment. The lesson takes place at the bodmiARENA beginners area in Grindelwald.
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Mother accused of stabbing daughter pleads not guilty
Tasha Harmon waives right to preliminary hearing
MADISON, Wis. — A Fitchburg mother accused of stabbing her 6-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of attempted first-degree homicide.
Proceedings in Dane County Circuit Court were brief Wednesday as Tasha Harmon waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
Prosecutors said the 30-year-old mother stabbed her daughter seven times in the chest and back while the girl was sleeping at their Fitchburg apartment Aug. 13, then stabbed herself.
Harmon told police voices in her head, including the devil, prompted the stabbings, according to a criminal complaint.
Wednesday's court proceedings also revealed Harmon was once in a mental institution back when she was 15.
The 6-year-old was released from a Madison hospital Monday.
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MOMO 100 is really small lens with a robust design produces an image, which was inspired by the legendary Vest Pocket Kodak, which was especially popular in Asian countries. Its...more
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What's MOMO?
MOMO is a soft focus lens for digital cameras. You can control the soft focus power by adjusting the aperture.
Inspired from "Vestan"
MOMO is inspired from 100 years' old Vest Pocket Kodak(VPK) camera and its single meniscus lens. Especially we Japanese loved this lens and appreciated its special talent. We gave a pet name "Vestan" to this lens. Few lenses has such a pet name in the history of camera.
We designed MOMO to be able to take 100 years' old style pictures with the convenience of today's digital cameras.
Digital camera technologies have born MOMO
Vestan is an attractive lens to use. But VPK is so old to use in these days. VPK is low performance camera. It has no focusing system and the shutter speed is almost fixed. The finder of it is hard to use. Above all, the 127 film for VPK is no more produced now.
Now it is the era of digital cameras. We can use it for comfortable shooting. We modified Vestan lens, optimized it to today's digital cameras. And MOMO was born.
The name "MOMO"
"MOMO" means "100" in Japanese. We hope you enjoy 100 years' old style pictures with this lens.
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Archive for January 10th, 2009
New! The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Audiobook
The good folks at BBC Audiobooks America have sent me a review copy of their new audiobook, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates. This production is particularly apropos because we have arrived at the 150th anniversary of these debates. The timing couldn't be better for me because I am studying Antebellum America this term.
I put this 16 hour performance into the category of primary source in that it uses as script the same verbatim text captured by the scribes who got every word of the debates down uses shorthand so that they could be published in papers across the nation. Text for the production was provided by the Abraham Lincoln Association.
Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and Director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College, provides historical commentary.
Richard Dreyfuss plays Stephen Douglas and David Strathairn, Abraham Lincoln.
Having listened to first two CDs, I can highly recommend!
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Length: 2.5 to 4 inches
There is only one species of newt in Wisconsin.
The eastern newt is an interesting critter. It can go through three phases beyond the larval stage-- aquatic adult, terrestrial (land dwelling) adult and terrestrial eft. The eft is a very uncommon juvenile form. The newt is primarily aquatic, so you'll have to try to spot this critter in the water. The aquatic adults have smooth skin with orange and black spots on a brownish-orange to light olive-colored background. The terrestrial (lives on land) adults are dark olive to brown above with a whitish underside speckled with black flecks. The skin of the terrestrial adults feels like sandpaper. The eft, the terrestrial juvenile phase, is primarily a plain brown-orange color with tiny black flecks throughout. It seems that most newt larvae change directly into the aquatic adult form in Wisconsin. They are occasionally found in the terrestrial form. Scientists think that weather seems to affect what form the larvae become.
Predators beware! The eastern newt has a toxic skin that acts as a defense to help keep predators away.
Newts live in well-vegetated woodland ponds, roadside ditches, and wetlands near the banks of lakes and rivers. They eat small earthworms, snails, aquatic insects, and other amphibian larvae.


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While we make a lot of art in our home, I cherish any project that develops creative and critical thinking skills. I'm attracted to fun activities with an experiential twist, and I've noticed lately that we've been dabbling in the worlds of science, literature, and dramatic play, as much as we have in that of art. For this simple experiment, we explored how magnets can travel through water and glass, speculated on how we could get the magnets out of the jar, exercised fine motor skills, had to problem-solve in order to figure out how to get the paper clips out of the water, and experienced moments deep concentration (my favorite!). And if you look closely, you'll notice that N had to put her treasured lollipop down in order to play. A sure sign of child approval!
First, N picked up some paper clips…
And dropped them into a jar full of water. Then she used a strong magnet to pull each of the paper clips up the side of the jar.
Got it!
I'm learning that my daughter likes to try new things, figure them out, and then move on to the next thing. So she was highly engaged with this for the first three of four paper clips, and that was it. While I would have loved to see some sustained attention, it's always nice when these short-lived activities are also incredibly easy to set up. In this case, set up was a snap (jar + water + paper clips + magnet) and clean up was next-to-nothing.
And we learned that magnets can travel through water and glass!
Two thumbs up from the child and the mom!
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People Get ReadyWithout doubt the most amazing concert experience of my life. Went with my young wife, my brothers and a group of friends. My wife was sure Bono would ask her to join him on stage for a dance so she had bought a new outfit for the night. Little did she know she would be watching ME on stage with the band, playing guitar on Curtis Mayfield's classic people Get Ready. Unforgettable. Even more amazing, we had a camera to capture the moment. I have better photos but this is the only one less than 400k.


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Meghan Vogel was courageously bringing up the rear of the 3,200-meters at the Ohio state championships when another runner collapsed ahead of her. Eschewing the riches and glory that would have come with finishing 14th out of 15 runner, Vogel halted to help McMath to her feet. The crowd came to its feet, as a Division III girls race that had already lasted 12 minutes was mercifully extended.
This is America. This is the sportsmanship that dwells in the breast of every man and woman. Vogel supported the struggling McMath for the final 20 meters, always "making sure to keep McMath ahead of her." That's right: given the opportunity to finish next-to-last, the valiant Vogel ceded that legacy to her fellow warrior.
Meet officials, stunned by the sheer selflessness on display, disregarded the rules that would under normal circumstances disqualify Vogel. Instead, they granted her the fitting and lasting honor of finishing last.
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Eyes are the most beautiful and lips are the most attractive parts of the face. Every one wants their lips to look soft, smooth and beautiful. In today's busy life, taking care of natural beauty is becoming very hard and if we find any defect in our beauty, we try to solve it by using artificial methods like makeup, lipsticks and other stuff. Mostly, lips are found artificially decorated as they help to make our personality even more good looking and attractive. Most of the young girls use lipsticks for this purpose which may change the color of lips to black. If you want soft, smooth and luscious lips naturally, then below mentioned tips are just for you.
- If your lips' color has turned in to black, then stop the use of lipsticks. Combine white butter with saffron and apply it on your lips daily. By this way, you will notice difference in your lips' color. Your lips will be pink again as before. Apply lipsticks only when you have to go for any party or function.
- To maintain the pink color of your lips, crush fresh red rose petals and add a little ghee to make a paste. Apply this paste on your lips and remain it for about an hour. After that, wash it with water; you will get soft and beautiful lips by applying this paste.
- Daily night massage your lips with a mixture of honey and almond oil to prevent the drying of your lips.
- To retain natural moisture and softness of lips, spray little powder on your hankie, put it on your lips and apply little pressure with hand. By doing this, the natural moisture of your lips will be maintained.
- If you have a problem of dry lips, then mix olive oil and vaseline and apply it on lips three to four times in a day. This remedy will help you to get rid of dry and chapped lips that make you more miserable.
- Take two teaspoon of coco butter and half teaspoon honey wax. In a vessel, heat wax and add coco butter. Let this mixture to become cool. After then, apply it on lips with the help of lip brush. Beauty of the lips will be preserved by this way.
- Take water, honey, glycerin, and almond oil in equal amount and place them in a bottle. Shake the bottle to mix them well. Apply this mixture daily to get luscious lips.
- Apply a good amount of lip balm before going to sleep at night. You can also mix some crushed sugar with lip balm; this will not only give you soft and supple lips but also make them pink and pucker. As well, try to moisturize your lips by applying lip balm after every few hours.
- If you are bothered about your dark lips, then combine glycerin with lemon juice and apply it on your lips. Keeping this mixture overnight on lips will help to lighten it.


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Hamburg in the 17th century! Mighty walls protect the city against the devastationsof the Thirty Years War. Thanks to Protestant religious refugees, Hamburghas become the biggest and most prosperous city of Germany. From far away theskyline shows the steeples of huge churches and the masts of mighty trade shipsdisplaying the citizens pride and prosperity.The players guide families of Hamburg in the pursuit of wealth and prestige. Theyproduce beer, sugar and cloth and sell these goods with their ships overseas. Theycompete over the best sites for their buildings and the best berths for their shipsin the harbour. But ultimately they vie for the most prestigious church donations,because neither gold nor goods, but only prestige decides the game.Hamburgum is a strategy game for 2 5 players without any luck of cards ordice. The actions are selected according to simple rules on a rondel. The reverseof the big doublesided game board offers another city, Londinium, a differentstrategic challenge.
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Noted Swiss watchmaker Michel Jordi has paid tribute to some of the world's most legendary places in a new series of novelty watches. One collection, eight places, each issued in a limited edition of three. Jordi calls it Icons of the World.
Launched at GTE-2012, Michel Jordi introduced the line-up consisting of eight models. These include:
• China's Great Wall
• India's Taj Mahal
• Japan's Mount Fuji
• Brazil's Mount Sugarloaf
• Switzerland's Interlaken with the mountains of the Eiger
• Switzerland's Jungfrau, with its fountain Jet d'Eau
• America's Statue of Liberty
• Russia's Kremlin
Each novelty is released in a limited edition of only 3 pieces. In co-operation with Jean-François Mojon, (winner of the "best watchmaker in 2010″ from the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix), and with the design developed by Christophe Moines, Jordi has created an unusual gong-striking mechanism.
Instead of the usual vibrations of the caseback, a hammer strikes the gong at a low frequency of just 2Hz, reminiscent of the cadence of the ringing of a mountain chapel bell.
The watch features a sapphire crystal lens and the cylinder-shaped crown features a deconstructed Swiss flag.
And the reason the watch is called Icons of the World becomes apparent where the day/night indicator reveals at 10 o'clock the place or monument famous to each country.
The 46mm case, in titanium and red gold certainly makes the watch a stand out piece.
Movement: Hand-wound, double barrel with one reserved for the gong-striking
mechanism, 28,800 vib/h, 45 jewels, 65-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day/night indicator and 24-hour alarm with
day/night and on/off indicators
Case: Titanium and 18K red gold, 46 mm
Lens: Cambered sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 ATM
Dial: Openworked 18K white gold
Hours, minutes and seconds on an openworked and off-centred counter
Alarm day/night indicator at 2 o'clock
Standard time day/night indicator at 10 o'clock revealing an iconic place or
Alarm hour and minute counters at 4 o'clock and on/off indicator at 6 o'clock
Strap: Black leather with steel folding clasp
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Danica open about relationship with Stenhouse Jr. at Media Day
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Danica Patrick slid into her chair at NASCAR media day Thursday and promptly informed her audience it would be race questions only.
Yeah, right. The ensuing 20-plus minutes consisted mostly of questions about her relationship with fellow driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Patrick dutifully answered them all. She and Stenhouse better get used to this, at least in the early going.
Patrick and Stenhouse confirmed in January they are dating, and the duo will be competing against each other this year for Sprint Cup rookie of the year.
"Initially, it was a little bit of a mental hurdle of like, `We compete against each other,' " Patrick said of the relationship, which she likened to Romeo and Juliet. "It's like the Capulets and Montagues with (me in) Chevy and (him in) Ford, this just doesn't work. But you can't tell your heart who to like or not like. And so in the end, it ended up being something that I just didn't think was a big deal at all."
The two spent the last two seasons racing in the Nationwide Series and Patrick leaned on Stenhouse, the two-time Nationwide champion, for friendship and advice after her move to NASCAR. She said the relationship grew deeper, and they went public after she filed for divorce in early January from her husband, Paul Hospenthal. She and Hospenthal announced in November they were splitting up after seven years of marriage.
The 30-year-old Patrick rarely talked about her personal life while married to Hospenthal, but she was open Thursday about the 25-year-old Stenhouse.
"I'm just relaxed," Patrick said. "I feel happy. I feel like I am enjoying my life. It makes me smile to talk about him. I feel like I'm on `The Bachelorette."'
Stenhouse was equally as open, saying "she's hot!" when asked what attracted him to Patrick before adding "she loves to cook, and I love to eat." He admitted he'd never heard of the Capulets and Montagues, and refused to say who he would push on the last lap of a race at Daytona if Patrick was battling for the win with one of his Roush Fenway Racing teammates.
"I'm going three-wide," he smiled. "There's enough room at Daytona."
Although the two did not publicly interact Thursday, they are clearly content with their relationship. And because Patrick, who leads all celebrities with 12 Super Bowl ads, is used to being under the media spotlight Stenhouse said he can lean on his girlfriend for guidance as he finds himself suddenly scrutinized.
"I'm fine. The headlines don't say anything about me," he said. "I'm taking this seriously. But if I win a race, it might be `Danica's boyfriend won a race."'
The relationship is fodder for endless jokes and razzing from fellow competitors, and most were eager to dive into the topic Thursday.
"Pat on the back for him," said Ty Dillon.
"We can come up with plenty of jokes and how humorous it could be on the track and what each of them are thinking - we'll all be watching with great curiosity, for sure," said Jimmie Johnson.
But if the two have an incident on the track? "That would be one heck of a show," Johnson said. "I'm sure ratings would go up quite a bit. You never know. Danica has shown she can get quite upset at times, so there could be something going on."
Patrick was ready for all the ribbing, and even joked about what would happen if Stenhouse wrecked her on the track.
"He better have a really good, `I'm sorry,"' Patrick said with a wink.
The duo is moving forward with their relationship, with Patrick saying she planned to cook for Stenhouse on Valentine's Day and she packed an entire suitcase full of gifts for her boyfriend (he got her "fancy playing cards" he said). She also told reporters how after so many months of hanging out with Stenhouse, she had to push him to ask her out on an official date - an account Stenhouse confirmed before sheepishly admitting he couldn't remember what restaurant they went to for the date.
Defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski cautioned that things could get sticky with the happy couple.
"It's difficult because there's that part of you that thinks, `Ah, this is a little hokie. Can we just focus on the on-track part?"' he said. "But you have to understand that as a race car driver, you make life decisions that put you in a position of danger all the time, 24-7, and that inherently makes you a unique person and the decisions you make in your mental process to get there unique. And whatever outside influences you have are going to affect how you perform.
"So it makes it a story because there's no way for it not to affect their performance. It ties back in. I think it's not really much of a story that their dating as it is as much of a story if they were to break up. That would be incredible to watch, to be quite honest with you. There's so many different ways that could go. I mean, imagine if they were to break up and then wreck each other for like the next six races because they were mad?"
Stenhouse dismissed Keselowski's take, "coming from a guy who has never had a girlfriend?"
Johnson had a recommendation: Patrick and Stenhouse need to keep their relationship from spilling onto the track.
"If it does, it's going to impact their lifestyle and their job," Johnson said. "We're paid to go on the racetrack and race. So if they're handling things differently on the track because of their personal relationship, it's going to affect their jobs; their owners aren't going to be happy or their sponsors."


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On Bitcoin Mining Companies in South Africa have become a very well known and popular question over time. OK, so what's Bitcoin?
It's not an actual coin, it's "cryptocurrency," a digital form of payment that is produced ("mined") by lots of people worldwide. It allows peer-to-peer transactions instantly, worldwide, for free or at very low cost.
Bitcoin was invented after decades of research into cryptography by software developer, Satoshi Nakamoto (believed to be a pseudonym), who designed the algorithm and introduced it in 2009. His true identity remains a mystery.
This currency is not backed by a tangible commodity (such as gold or silver); bitcoins are traded online which makes them a commodity in themselves.
Bitcoin is an open-source product, accessible by anyone who is a user. All you need is an email address, Internet access, and money to get started.
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Bitcoin is mined on a distributed computer network of users running specialized software; the network solves certain mathematical proofs, and searches for a particular data sequence ("block") that produces a particular pattern when the BTC trading is applied to it. A match produces a bitcoin. It's complex and time- and energy-consuming.
Only 21 million bitcoins are ever to be mined (about 11 million are currently in circulation). The math problems the network computers solve get progressively more difficult to keep the mining operations and supply in check.
This network also validates all the transactions through cryptography.
How Does Bitcoins work?
Internet users transfer digital assets (bits) to each other on a network. There is no online bank; rather, Bitcoin has been described as an Internet-wide distributed ledger. Users buy Bitcoin with cash or by selling a product or service for Bitcoins. Bitcoin wallets store and use this digital currency. Users may sell out of this virtual ledger by trading their Bitcoin to someone else who wants in. Anyone can do this, anywhere in the world.
There are smartphone apps for conducting mobile Bitcoin transactions and Bitcoins exchanges are populating the Internet.
How is Bitcoin valued?
Bitcoin is not held or controlled by a financial institution; it is completely decentralized. Unlike real-world money it cannot be devalued by governments or banks.
These cashless transactions are fast and the processor can convert bitcoins into currency and make a daily direct deposit into the establishment's bank account. It was announced in January 2014 that two Las Vegas hotel-casinos will accept Bitcoin payments at the front desk, in their restaurants, and in the gift shop.
It sounds good – so what's the catch?
Business owners should consider issues of participation, security and cost.
• A relatively small number of ordinary consumers and merchants currently use or understand Bitcoin. However, adoption is increasing globally and tools and technologies are being developed to make participation easier.
• It's the Internet, so hackers are threats to the exchanges. The Economist reported that a Bitcoin exchange was hacked in September 2013 and $250,000 in bitcoins was stolen from users' online vaults. Bitcoins can be stolen like other currency, so vigilant network, server and database security is paramount.
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• Users must carefully safeguard their bitcoin wallets which contain their private keys. Secure backups or printouts are crucial.
• Bitcoin is not regulated or insured by the US government so there is no insurance for your account if the exchange goes out of business or is robbed by hackers.
• Bitcoins are relatively expensive. Current rates and selling prices are available on the online exchanges.
The virtual currency is not yet universal but it is gaining market awareness and acceptance. A business may decide to try Bitcoin to save on credit card and bank fees, as a customer convenience, or to see if it helps or hinders sales and profitability.
Are you thinking about accepting Bitcoin? Do you already use it? Share your thoughts and experiences with us.
Looking for a Bitcoin Buying Guide? Wondering where to start? People have a lot of misconceptions about bitcoin – the very first widely known and accepted cryptocurrency worldwide.
A lot of people think for example that only hackers and shady people use it. However bitcoin is actually going mainstream with everyone from TigerDirect to Expedia.com to Dell and even Subway accepting payments in bitcoin now.
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Well, bitcoin has a lot of benefits over other currencies. For example, you can send bitcoins to someone as payment without having to go through the bank middleman (and get hit with extra fees). It's also much faster than sending money via a bank wire or transfer. You can send bitcoins to someone and have them receiving the coins in seconds.
With all of this, it's no surprise that many people are now trying to buy bitcoin for the first time. However it's not as easy as going to your bank and withdrawing bitcoins – or going to a store and plunking down some hard-earned cash for bitcoin.
The system works a bit differently than that. This Bitcoin Buying Guide will go over a few things you need to know before you buy – so you can buy safely and securely.
Take your time and research the different places to buy before you decide. Factors to consider include coin prices, extra fees, method of payment and customer service.
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Once you've found a place to buy, get your funds ready (i.e. you may send a wire transfer or use your Visa to fund your account). Then wait for a good price. (Bitcoin prices are always fluctuating 24 hours, 7 days a week). Then place your order when you're ready.
Once your order is filled and you have your coins, you'll want to send them to your wallet. Simply enter your bitcoin address and get the seller to send you your bitcoins. You should see them show up in your wallet within minutes to an hour (depending on how fast the seller sends them out).
Voila, you are now a bitcoin owner. You can now send coins to pay for other goods and services, or hang on to them for a rainy day.
One last thing to remember: bitcoin is still in its infancy. There are huge price swings and the currency can be risky. Never buy more bitcoins than you can afford to lose.
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Bitcoins are the newest form of digital currency being used by many traders and investors. Any exchange market can trade bitcoins but it's a risky shot, as you can lose your hard earned money. One should be quite cautious before proceeding.
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A bitcoin is the same as currency, though it is digital in form. You can save it, invest it and spend it. Crypto-currency once circulated the market and gave rise to the Bitcoin. This started in 2009 by an anonymous person with a nickname of Satoshi Nakamoto. The bitcoin has gained popularity during this year as its rate jumped from $2 to $266. This happened during the months of February and April. A process known as mining is said to generate a Bitcoin using powerful computer algorithms called blocks. Once a block has been decrypted, you earn about 50 Bitcoins. Usually, solving a single problem takes a lot of time, maybe a year or so. If you cannot do so, then there is another medium to get these Bitcoins; that is you simply buy them.
The quickest way to make money through Bitcoins is that you should go straight to the markets. Go for the reputable and reliable Bitcoins exchanges operating in the market. You first of all have to register yourself. Sign up and make an account and then you must respond to the confirmations accordingly. This will keep you up to date about all the working stocks of the Bitcoins. You can trade bitcoins at any online trading platform. Some companies have even started accepting payments in bitcoins.
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Bitcoin hey guys Simon Jordan here co-founder of lay CEOs and today I'm gonna be explaining why I'm not investing in Bitcoin, and why I think you shouldn't either Alright guys, so I know this is probably gonna piss a lot of people off But I wanted to give you my thoughts on building real businesses and investing in real income producing assets, and why in 2018 I'll be focusing all my energy of things I can actually control now of course I'm not saying you can't make any money on Bitcoin of course you can but the truth is the vast vast Majority of people are gonna lose all their investment than this so in order to explain Why more clearly I'm gonna jump on my computer right now, and show you Alright guys, so I know this is gonna turn a lot of people off and you know that's fair enough If this isn't what you want to hear then you know you can watch another video telling you how amazing? Bitcoin is and that you should be investing your Remortgaging your house and throwing it into Bitcoin You know if that's if that's what makes you happy then you know stick with those videos but I want to give my own opinion on Bitcoin and In my opinion bitcoin is a complete waste of money for the vast vast majority of people now joining in the hype train and Investing into it so so right now bitcoin is the hot new thing and therefore.
I'm sorry before Before that it was gold and it was silver and before that it was the dot-com bubble and so on and so on and so on right we see these things come Upon us all the time now all of this What bitcoin is it? This is speculative investing and if you're looking for a way to change your life and make Lots of money online.
This is probably the worst possible way you could go about doing it So you're essentially gambling in my opinion okay? You may as well take your money whatever money You're willing to invest and you know head down to Vegas and throw it in some you know some blackjack games or slot machines Because you have as much chance there of becoming a millionaire or losing your money as you have in investing in such a volatile and Commodity like Bitcoin now.
I wouldn't even call it a commodity because it's backed by nothing and has actually no intrinsic value whatsoever except the value that a newbie investors and put on it, so The thing about Bitcoin let me just get my pan out here right so Bitcoin mm-hmm Well the first thing to say that people are extremely Emotional when it comes to money okay, and so right here right here this is Emotional investing this is what you're seeing here these are That's what we're experiencing right here with people getting at the Bitcoin who think that they know what they're doing and they're being driven By extreme optimism right so everyone's telling them that this is amazing it's gonna go up to this much, and it's gonna keep going on forever and They're more driven by the fear of missing out right they're seeing news reports They're seeing experts and they're seeing all these YouTube videos of different people telling them to invest and they're seeing it grow and grow and grow and they're So scared of missing out that they take their money, and they pump it in and that's why you're getting this spike Right here, that's what that is.
This is all the newbies that don't really know what they're doing being afraid that they're missing out and throwing their money in this super super high risk and volatile Bitcoin so All these people that are jumping in they do not have the skillset to be getting involved in this kind of investment They're total newbies being driven by emotion.
Okay, so what you have to understand is that there are people who have spent years Of their lives and hundreds of thousands of dollars on the best business and finance schools right there to get their education to know What they're doing in order to learn how to get in right here, okay? That's all the people who know what they're doing or even even beforehand even in here right all the people who? Have invested in their education and understand Vallot.
I'll and stocks shares These all these people have gone in here so that they can milk all the newbies Who they will inevitably? Come in here, okay? Thinking that this is going to go on forever and that they're gonna get rich quick.
It's fueled by that mentality You know that they want the easy? Sexy you get rich quick thing that's on the internet and right now bitcoin Is that at the point that I'm making here is that yes people who have years of experience? And a track record of investing in volatile High-risk stocks will make money But if you're new to all this and you're thinking that this is an easy get-rich-quick Investment that you just can't miss out on just be prepared to lose all your money That's what I'm saying in my opinion a good entrepreneur always minimizes risk in their investments and Should not be getting involved in something like this now as we all know as I've said before Bitcoin is hot right now and everyone and their grandmother are having these these small wins right so You know and there's certainly investment wizards and financial advisors And this gives people false confidence So they go for the next wing and the next wing and the next wing and then you know eventually the whole thing crashes and you know Uncle Bob the investment wizard for the last two months loses the majority of his investment and If you want to be successful online doing your own thing building your own business then you don't want to invest you're Already high risk online revenue into another high risk super volatile asset so Let's say you're in affiliate marketing like me or you've got a social media agency Or you're a drop shipping or whatever.
This is already a high risk activity, okay? It's already a high risk business like my business affiliate marketing in the beginning.
It's high risk cause you know you learn it You've got it you gotta figure it all out.
You've got to you know get some courses.
You don't get some sort of training I Figure this thing end and I'm tired it's high-risk, but the more you learn and the more you gain control You know the less the less high-risk It is so you know Let's say you make 100k right the last thing you want to do is drop that 100k into another high-risk stock Like Bitcoin all right you don't want to you don't want to put your money into something So you know as volatile as this it already takes a lot of time learning and Energy to manage.
You know my business affiliate marketing so I don't want to have my money in something so high-risk That's gonna.
Take a whole lot more time and learning and energy on top of that so You know and if you do have money to invest the smartest thing to do is really to put your money into something like real estate, or safe stocks that actually yield dividends year-on-year, you know like safe stocks and Assets that have actual real value behind them okay now I know that these aren't sexy stocks like Bitcoin But let's let's take a look at one of the best right the best investors in the world Warren Buffett So where does Warren put his money does he put it in Bitcoin? No, he does.
Not right let's have a look at Warren Buffett's and stocks I mean just get this pan off, so let's go into Warren's Stocks right now.
What's Warren got here? Okay, so if we have a look at What Warren Buffett is investing into they are all big safe reliable and? Stocks you know that are gonna yield dividends and like I said, they're not the sexy stocks They're not that you're gonna.
Make you know you're gonna quadruple your your investment overnight, but it's it's it's you know It's a it's gonna.
Do you see here? It's got a dividend growth streak 44 years, Walmart, okay, and dividend yield 2.
1 percent, right a Bank, or dividend growth streak six years right everything that he's putting his money in is You know it's big it survived Johnson Johnson fifty five years right and and these stocks are gonna Give you yields.
You know anywhere between sort of two three to ten percent per year Right, but he knows that he's protecting his initial investment He's not gonna lose his initial investment And his money is Working for him right so he has this diverse portfolio all these different things that he's investing his money And I'm like I said if it's not stocks.
It really should be real estate.
You know if you understand real estate and You know put it into property and investment property Rental property it has a little coca-cola right so I mean like I said these stocks are not big sexy you know mega You know quadruple your investment overnight, but what these things? Do is they mean that you're they mean that your investment is safe and that your money is yielding dividends okay, and that's what smart Investors do okay, so like I said they're boring But they're very safe stocks like I like we just went to like coca-cola like Apple like General Motors Okay Because he knows that his investment is very very low risk that's gonna give him those yields year-on-year Because these assets have real value and not imaginary value like Bitcoin okay so bitcoins value It means nothing okay, its growth is now determined by what a bunch of beginners Right think it's going to be worth in the future right.
It's it's value is is Determined by that so and those beginners are basing that belief on their emotions that greedy get-rich-quick fear of missing out And that drive that makes them jump in and take huge risks with their money ok Another better thing to invest your money on is yourself right so invest in books Books on investing you know books on building an online business digital courses.
You know things that you can actually use and grow and you know become successful and in whatever it is you're trying to do and obviously at life CEOs We're involved in affiliate marketing is our business And it's a business we have full and complete control over a safe and predictable monthly income stream ok so Like I said before it's it really isn't hard to do well in and it's you know It's a much safer bet than you know taking this big gamble on big point You know me mortgaging your house or selling your car to buy bitcoins.
You know, it's just there's so many better ways to invest your money guys really and so and Yeah, if you'd like more information on how to get started you know in affiliate marketing I'll leave a link to our website in the description below So you can start learning and growing a real online business with us instead of just throwing it all Into a Bitcoin which is a really really really bad idea in my opinion, so what do you think about Bitcoin? Are you investing or not leave it in the comments below? and if you enjoyed this video Don't forget to give us a thumbs up subscribe to the channel and click that Bell icon So you don't miss any videos from life CEOs in the future.
I'll see you guys in the next one.
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Gold and Bitcoin have been used synonymously as safe havens and currencies. What is a safe haven? It is a place to park wealth or money when there is a high degree of uncertainty in the environment. It has to be something that everyone can believe in even if the current institutions, governments or players in the business game are not available. The wealth has to be kept safe in times of trouble. What are the risks to someone's wealth? There is theft by robbery if it is a physical asset. There is damage by fire, flood or other elements. There is the legal issue in not being able to determine if the asset is really yours or not. There is access risk in that you may own the asset but may not be able to get your hands on it. You may own the asset but may not be able to use it due to some restriction. Who else do you have to rely on to be able to use your wealth - spending it, investing it or converting it into different units of measure (currencies)?
In cases like cash or currencies, you may have the asset and can freely use it, but it does not have value due to a systemic issue. There may be too many units of the currency such that using them would not purchase very much (hyperinflation). There is also devaluation - where a currency is arbitrarily devalued due to some economic or institution issue. Most of these issues come from too much debt and not enough assets to pay for them. A currency devaluation is like a partial or slow motion bankruptcy for a government or issuer. In a foreclosure scenario, the creditors (or users of the currency) would be getting a fraction of what the asset (or currency) was originally worth.
Gold is a classic safe haven because it does not need institutions to exist, is very hard to forge, cannot be destroyed by the elements and does not have issues of access or restrictions. Physical theft and restriction may be factors, but gold fares better than currencies or digital currencies at this point in time.
Why Buying Into Bitcoins?
Almost everyone now knows about Bitcoins and Bitcoin trading. While most people have had success with the currency, there are others that have faced challenges. If you are planning on getting into the market here are some of the things you should be wary of:
The bitcoin wallet
To use the coins, you need a digital wallet. It can be an app, hardware or cloud based. Some Bitcoin companies help beginners by automatically generating the wallets for them. You can store the purses online or offline. For security reasons, save yours online and ensure that the password protects it. Avoid an online wallet as it can easily be hacked. If you have to use the unit keep a limited amount of money in it.
While this is the case, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't be conversant with the prices in the market. Regularly visit forums and related places to find the current prices of the coins. Who knows you might find it profitable selling it at the current prices?


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Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with a presence in nearly every medium. Playboy is one of the world's best known brands. In addition to the flagship magazine in the United States, special nation-specific versions of Playboy are published worldwide.
An urban legend started about Hefner and the Playmate of the Month because of markings on the front covers of the magazine. From 1955 to 1979 (except for a six month gap in 1976), the "P" in Playboy had stars printed in or around the letter. The legend stated that this was either a rating that Hefner gave to the Playmate according to how attractive she was, the number of times that Hefner had slept with her, or how good she was in bed. The stars, between zero and twelve, actually indicated the domestic or international advertising region for that printing.
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If you are planning to install a flat panel television into a tastefully decorated room, chances are you will want to conceal that sucker along with any speaker setups so as not to detract from all of your well-crafted classiness. VisionArt may have an ideal solution that conceals your equipment behind museum quality art prints when not in use.
They have teamed up with Triad speakers to offer units that incorporate the front left, centre and right channel speakers underneath your flat-panel television. When you turn on the unit, the artwork retracts to reveal the screen but leaves the speakers masked from view behind a black matte material. Custom sizes and speaker setups are available, but I'm sure that regardless of the configuration you choose, installing VisionArt in your home will not come cheap. Still, it may be a small price to pay for such a seamless solution. [VisionArt via Electronic House]


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The affordable $99.99 Xperia Ion is more than just Sony's first U.S. smartphone to bear the Sony name after its Ericsson divorce, it's also the company's first foray into 4G LTE. Though similar to its international siblings, this American model is less flashy than the Sony Xperia line available across the pond. That's a real shame too since I really liked the Sony Xperia S as well as the Xperia P when I saw them up close at CES in January. Those handsets, while no speed demons to be sure, at least had a seductively stylish look driven home by a clear illuminated notification bar in their base.
It's not that the Xperia Ion doesn't try to impress in other ways. Besides its swift LTE data connection, it links into Sony's large library of music and movie content. But even those attributes are overshadowed by its aging Android Gingerbread software and an old Snapdragon S3 processor. The same goes for the Ion's camera performance, which isn't as capable as I had hoped. To catch fire in the U.S. market and compete with other successful phone makers, Sony really needs to step up its game with a lust-worthy halo device. Unfortunately, the Xperia Ion isn't it.
A glossy black monolith of a smartphone, the new Sony Xperia Ion is handsomely styled. While it lacks the daring design elements of its European cousins, namely the Xperia NXT series, the Xperia Ion does flaunt an elegant if sober look. For instance, the handset doesn't have the futuristic notification bar that splits the Xperia P, S, and U's base in half. Translucent, that bar illuminates to alert you when important system events occur such as new messages and missed calls. It's a shame it's only found on the international Xperia models.
That said, the Xperia Ion has a sophisticated feel enhanced by its curved metal back and soft-touch trim coating the phone's rear top and bottom edges. Further lending to the phone's premium aesthetic is its hefty 5.1-ounce weight. Both the metallic backing and large 4.55-inch (1,280x720-pixel resolution) LCD screen however smudge easily and are fingerprint magnets.
In addition, I'm not a big fan of the Xperia Ion's display, which is dark and has a bluish cast, resulting in inconsistent colors. Photos on Web pages looked muted, while details in dimly lit sections of video were lost. I especially noticed the Ion's poor display when I viewed it next to HTC's superphone on AT&T, the HTC One X. The One X's screen (4.7-inch, 1,280x720 HD Super LCD) was noticeably brighter (with both phones set at maximum brightness) and its viewing angles were much wider than the Xperia's. The HTC One X also painted colors with a warmer, more pleasing palette.
Another drawback to the Xperia Ion's design is its lack of a removable battery, though the phone does have a microSD card slot to add more storage. Above the screen is a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera (720p) for vanity shots and video chat. Below the display are four traditional Android Gingerbread symbols for Menu, Home, Back, and Search. Don't be fooled, these symbols aren't actual buttons, merely pictures drawn onto the device.
Below the icons sit the real keys, thin white lines, which provide haptic feedback and are also backlit. Unfortunately, the icons don't illuminate, so picking them out in the dark isn't easy. Neither is tapping the keys accurately since your instinct is to hit the symbols themselves. I ran into this annoyance every time I picked up the phone and I feel it is a major oversight.
Other buttons include a small power key and trim volume bar on the Xperia Ion's right side. There's a dedicated camera button here as well, which unlike on many Android handsets will wake the phone up from sleep and fire up the camera. By default the phone will even snap a picture immediately after the camera is activated. Running along the Xperia Ion's left edge is a flap cover hiding a Micro-USB port plus an HDMI connection so you can view content on compatible HDTVs.
Sony doesn't bundle any fancy text entry methods like Swype or other one-handed keyboard software. By default the stock Android Gingerbread layout is selected, but you can choose the Xperia keyboard, which is similar but has wider spacing between keys.
Features and software
Android addicts will no doubt have a major beef with the fact that the Sony Xperia Ion isn't running the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich. Instead of version 4.0, the Ion runs Android Gingerbread 2.3.7. Even so, Sony is quick to point out that it has added many of the popular features ICS brings to the table.
For instance, you can quickly create folders by dragging and dropping app icons on top of each other within any of the Xperia's five home screens. Additionally, holding down the power button opens several options, including one for taking a screenshot.
As an Android device, the phone comes loaded with the standard allotment of Google apps and services, such as Gmail, Maps, and Navigation. There are also shortcuts to enter the Google Play digital entertainment stores for Books, Music, and Movies. Some useful third-party applications are here too, like Amazon Kindle, and MobiSystem OfficeSuite for viewing common business document formats. Of course, the entire Android software library is ready for you to download via the Google Play store.
The Xperia Ion supports access to Sony's own multimedia storefronts as well, which the company calls the Sony Entertainment Network. A Music Unlimited app will either stream custom radio stations, playlists, or specific tracks and albums for a $9.99 monthly fee. You can also store tunes locally for offline playback, which is very helpful for surviving long subway trips. Sony's Video Unlimited service, similar to services from other phone makers like Samsung and HTC, lets you rent or own movies and TV shows. For new releases, prices run about $4 to rent and $15 to keep.


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Selumetinib and Cixutumumab in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01061749
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 3, 2010
Last Update Posted : January 25, 2016
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|Condition or disease
|Adult Solid Neoplasm
|Biological: Cixutumumab Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis Other: Pharmacological Study Drug: Selumetinib
|Phase 1
I. Determine the safety and toxicity of the combination of AZD6244 and IMC-A12 in advanced solid tumors that have progressed on standard therapy.
II. Finding the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase II dose of the combination.
I. Explore preliminary evidence of efficacy of the combination of AZD6244 and IMC-A12 in advanced solid tumors using RECIST criteria for tumor response.
II. Define pharmacodynamic (PD) profile of the combination of IMC-A12 and AZD6244.
III. Correlate pharmacokinetics (PK) of the combination of IMC-A12 and AZD6244 to pharmacodynamic (PD) endpoints.
IV. Assess the PK/PD (phospho-S6) link with AZD6244 when administered in combination with IMC-A12.
OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study of selumetinib and cixutumumab.
Patients receive selumetinib orally (PO) twice daily (BID) on days 1-28 and cixutumumab intravenously (IV) on days 1 and 15. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 4 weeks.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|30 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase I, Single-Institution Open Label, Dose-Escalation Trial With an Expansion Trial Cohort Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of AZD6244 and IMC-A12 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Malignancies
|Study Start Date :
|November 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|September 2014
Experimental: Treatment (selumetinib, cixutumumab)
Patients receive selumetinib PO BID on days 1-28 and cixutumumab IV on days 1 and 15. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Biological: Cixutumumab
Given IV
Other Names:
Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studies
Other: Pharmacological Study
Correlative studies
Drug: Selumetinib
Given PO
Other Names:
- Maximum tolerated dose of selumetinib in combination with cixutumumab defined as the dose produced DLT in =< 1 out of 6 patients [ Time Frame: Up to 4 weeks ]The proportion of patients with serious or life threatening toxicities will be estimated along with 95% confidence intervals. Tabulated by dose combination, by toxicity type, and by the severity.
- Pharmacokinetics of the combination of selumetinib and cixutumumab [ Time Frame: Prior to the dose and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, and 8 hours ]Peak serum level (Cmax), the trough level (Cmin), and the Area Under the serum concentration time Curve (AUC) will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
- The proportion of patients who experience PR, CR, or SD as defined by RECIST criteria [ Time Frame: Up to 4 weeks after completion of study treatment ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients must have a histologically-confirmed metastatic or locally advanced solid tumor that has failed to respond to standard therapy, progressed despite standard therapy, or for which standard therapy does not exist
- There is no limit on the number of prior treatment regimens
- Patients must be off prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, or biological therapy for at least 4 weeks; patients who were receiving mitomycin C, nitrosoureas, or carboplatin must be 6 weeks from the last administration of chemotherapy; patients with prostate cancer may continue to receive LHRH agonist (unless orchiectomy has been performed)
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- Life expectancy of greater than 3 months
- Leukocytes >= 3,000/mcL
- Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,200/mcL
- Platelets >= 100,000/mcL
- Hemoglobin >= 9 mg/dL
- Albumin >= 2.5 g/dL
- Total bilirubin =< 1.5 X institutional upper limits of normal in the absence of Gilbert's syndrome
- AST(SGOT) and ALT(SGPT) =< 2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal
- Serum glucose =< 120 mg/dL
- Creatinine =< 1.5 mg/dL OR creatinine clearance >= 45 mL/min for patients with creatinine levels above institutional normal.
- Patients must have recovered from toxicity related to prior therapy to at least grade 1 (defined by CTEP Active Version of the CTCAE); chronic stable grade 2 peripheral neuropathy secondary to neurotoxicity from prior therapies may be considered on a case by case basis by the Principal Investigator
- As the effect of AZD6244 and IMC-A12 in combination on the developing human fetus is not known, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (abstinence; hormonal or barrier method of birth control) for the study and at least 3 months after completion
- Female patient of childbearing potential has a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days of study enrollment
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Measurable disease
- Patient must be able to swallow pills
- Patients must have LVEF > 45% before starting therapy as measured by echocardiogram or MUGA
- Patients should have a baseline ophthalmologic examination before starting therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient current evidence of active and uncontrolled infection, documented Child's class B-C cirrhosis, or active pancreatitis
- Uncontrolled hypertension (BP > 150/95 despite optimal therapy)
- Left ventricular ejection fraction of =< 45% or NYHA Class II-IV CHF
- Prior or current cardiomyopathy
- Atrial fibrillation with heart rate > 100 bpm
- Unstable ischemic heart disease (myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to starting treatment, or angina requiring use of nitrates more than once weekly)
- Patients receiving any medications that are inhibitors or inducers of specific CYP450 enzyme(s) are ineligible
- History of growth hormone deficiency or excess, or patient is concurrently using growth hormone (GH), or growth hormone inhibitors
- Patient has a known hypersensitivity to the components of study drugs, its analogs, or drugs of similar chemical or biologic composition
- Patient has prior exposure to IGF-1R or RAF/MEK inhibitors
- The patient has poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, defined as a Hba1c > 7%
Patients with active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis are excluded; however, patients with CNS metastases who have completed a course of therapy would be eligible for the study provided they are clinically stable for 3 months prior to entry as defined as:
- No evidence of new or enlarging CNS metastasis
- No new signs or symptoms consistent with CNS metastasis
- Off steroids or on a stable dose of steroids for at least four weeks
- Patient with a primary central nervous system tumor
- Patient has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that is uncontrolled and would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial
- Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patient is Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), as drug interactions between those agents and these experimental agents are wholly unknown; if this combination goes forward, this regimen will need to be tested in this group of patients in the future; patients with HIV who are well compensated and do not require HAART therapy are eligible for the study
- Patient has active hepatitis B or C on treatment
- Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days of day 1 of therapy
- Use of any other concurrent investigational agents or anticancer agents including hormonal therapy, except in the case of prostate cancer patients who are being treated with LHRH agonist at the time of trial entry
- Patients should avoid excessive sun exposure and use adequate sunscreen protection if sun exposure is anticipated
- History of any serious intraocular or retinal pathology as determined by the reference ophthalmologist, with the exception of controlled glaucoma or cataracts; in particular, patients with a history of retinal vein occlusion (RVC) or central serous retinopathy (CSR), or predisposing factors to RVO or CSR as assessed by ophthalmic exam (e.g. evidence of new optic disc cupping, new visual field defects, intraocular pressure > 21 mmHg, uncontrolled glaucoma or ocular hypertension, uncontrolled systemic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or history of hyperviscosity or hypercoagulability syndromes) must be excluded
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01061749
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
|Principal Investigator:
|Nilofer Azad
|Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NCI-2012-02912 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) )
J0961 ( Other Identifier: Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center )
8269 ( Other Identifier: CTEP )
P30CA006973 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
U01CA070095 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
UM1CA186691 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|February 3, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 25, 2016
|Last Verified:
|December 2014
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs


text: National Aquarium announced today the addition of Joe Cotton as the new Executive Chef for their main on-site café, Harbor Market Kitchen. Harbor Market Kitchen, which was completely renovated in 2011, offers fresh, local and delicious fare that is in line with the Aquarium's conservation mission and green business practices. Using sustainable and local products whenever possible including seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, grass-fed beef, humanely raised chicken, sustainably-harvested seafood and shade-grown coffee, Harbor Market Kitchen is an extension of a visit to National Aquarium's Baltimore venue. Chef Cotton will continue to increase the use of products from local purveyors and producers and ensure that we are utilizing sustainable ingredients and supporting the local economy. As often as possible, locally grown Maryland produce will be featured in menu specials, and sustainably sourced seafood will be available as well. Hormone- and nitrite-free hot dogs as well as cage-free, hormone-free chicken and grass-fed beef are also available at Harbor Market Kitchen. Healthier alternatives such as sweet potato fries and all-natural hot dogs are also available for those who prefer traditional favorites. Prior to joining National Aquarium, Chef Cotton and his wife owned a restaurant and grill in northern New Jersey, which they opened in 2007. During that time, he simultaneously operated as a caterer for a nearby golf course. Chef Cotton has been working in restaurants and hotels since he graduated from the prestigious Johnson & Wales in Providence, RI in 1990. Harbor Market Kitchen includes composting stations that return valuable nutrients back to the soil and reduce our impact on the earth. The cafe also utilizes recycled, compostable materials and offers alternatives to non biodegradable waste whenever possible such as sustainably harvested bamboo plates and bowls along with compostable starch-based forks, knives and spoons. This spring, Harbor Market Kitchen is participating in a pilot program with the Marine Stewardship Council. It is a critical step towards a Certification for Sustainable Seafood. Additional information will be available as the program unfolds. Harbor Market Kitchen is operated by Sodexo Leisure, a premier food provider for cultural destinations around the world, for dining, catering and special events. Click here to find more information on National Aquarium's dining options. Click here to learn more about National Aquarium's conservation initiatives. Categories:


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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
5 Spanish Apps for Kids
I've had some requests come in about Spanish or bilingual apps for students. It's pretty disappointing how few quality apps are out there with real Spanish content. Most are focus on the basics, which is okay, but where are the Spanish reading, verb conjugation, grammar, etc? But there are some good ones out there and here are 5 Spanish apps that MommyMaestra likes and recommends...
1. NoyoSpanish $7.99- This is an incredible app for Spanish learners, as well as for Spanish-dominant children. It features over 200 scenes, with over 1800 vocabulary words in 8 targeted units. The illustrations are fantastic and engaging. Visit their website for more information.
2. Kandoobi Animales $2.99- A full-immersion Spanish app that features over 100 domestic and wild animals. There are four components to it: Letras, A colorear, Raya y rellena, and Igual a la silueta. We loved this app. Click on the link to read my full review.
3. Ana Lomba's Spanish for Kids apps FREE- Lomba's fun and interactive apps focus on storytelling to teach language. Her immersion classic storybooks are available for iPad. The first app, The Little Red Hen/La gallina roja, is FREE, so try it out. The link will take you to a more thorough review from Fun Educational Apps.
4. Little Pim $2.99- This app teaches basic vocabulary about eating and drinking, playing and sharing, sleeping and waking. It includes three interactive games and each game includes three levels of play, covering basic nouns (level one), verbs (level two), and short phrases (level three).
5. eBooks for iPad by Maroe Susti $.99 to $1.99- These are beautifully illustrated and written books with full text in both English and Spanish. You can read a review and interview with the author/illustrator on the LBBC.
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Thanks so much for these! Going to dl the free one ASAP for my daughter. :)ReplyDelete
This is awesome! GraciasReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing about Spanish Apps for Kids? Do you have any recommendation for math app?ReplyDelete
Muchas Gracias; always looking for bilingual apps for my kids. Check out "My Galaxy" great read along book in Spanish/English; helps kids recognize words. Here is the link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-galaxy-mi-galaxia/id653169998?ls=1&mt=8ReplyDelete
Thank you again.
Gracias! Estas Apps estan buenisimas para mi nena practique el españo!ReplyDelete
Los pollitos for Android coming in August. in the mean time iphone available for FREE in the iphone store now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/los-pollitos/id527097576?mt=8 My 2 year old daughter is it's biggest fan!ReplyDelete
thanx just downloaded the free oneReplyDelete
maybe later i will download the paid one


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"I've heard the rumors," Beckham said from his Atlanta-area home as the Sox concluded the winter meetings still in pursuit of someone for the top of the order. "I kind of hope I don't lead off. I've never lead off before." … "If I have to bat leadoff, I'll make do," said Beckham, who batted .270 in 103 games while working his away from the bottom of the Sox's batting order to the second spot. I'll work at being good at it. I'm OK if they want me to bat there." … "I don't think they'd ask me to change much," Beckham said. "The only thing it would hurt (batting leadoff) would be my RBIs."
Beckham looks forward to his move to 2B:
"I'll be OK. The only transition is turning (the double play)."