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TMO Renewables secures feedstock for proposed Brazil plant
U.K.-based TMO Renewables Ltd. recently announced it signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho in Brazil with regard to a feedstock agreement for a cellulosic ethanol plant. Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho is an associate of Copasucar, a large Brazilian sugar and ethanol production company.
Under the agreement, Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho would supply 400,000 metric tons of sugarcane bagasse per year for a period of 25 years to a proposed ethanol plant build adjacent to its sugar mill. The plant would initially be capable of producing 10 million liters (2.64 million gallons) of ethanol per year, and would be built under a joint venture formed between TMO Renewables and the mill owners.
TMO was one of 20 businesses that took part in a British trade delegation to Brazil. The delegation was led by U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron and aimed to pursue new business opportunities between the two countries.
According to TMO Renewables, the company presented its technology for cellulosic ethanol production to industry leaders in Brazil during the trip. The LOI with Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho is a direct result of that demonstration.
"It's great to see that this visit is already delivering results and has given TMO a foothold in the Brazilian market," said Cameron. "It reflects TMO's expertise in this pioneering technology and highlights the opportunities for British companies in this fast growing market. TMO's success in China and now in Brazil demonstrates exactly what the government is working to achieve—getting more British companies linked up with new markets to boost growth and create jobs back at home."
TMO Renewables' technology focuses on a proprietary thermophilic bacteria, along with a steam pretreatment process and high-solid enzyme hydrolysis process. TMO commissioned a demonstration unit that features the technology in 2008.
TMO Renewables is also developing projects in China. Earlier this year the company announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the authorities of Heilongjiang, China to secure large volumes of biomass.
"It was a pleasure to work with the Prime Minister and his team and benefit from their support.," said David Weaver, CEO of TMO Renewables. "We had a positive interaction that opened doors for us and are delighted that our strategic aim of entering our two principal target markets of China and Brazil is coming to fruition. TMO is well on the way to developing its leading second generation ethanol technology in overseas markets, which will lead to rapid growth in the company and more jobs in UK technology."


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Bookstock, the Memphis Area Authors Fair on Saturday, October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Come by, say hello, let me sign for you a book or three, then stick around for a live taping of the Booktalk radio show with Mark Greaney, author of the bestseller, The Gray Man and, as it happens, brother of Trey Greaney, a high school classmate of mine — if you'll pardon the shameless namedroppy attempt at association building.
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The rate of immigrant communities in the United States has been rising tremendously. Notably, these communities have brought to the United States their culture, traditions and religion. One of these communities is the Buddhist communities. In this respect, questions have arisen on the influence of these communities on the American societies. In addition to this, the question on liberalism and religion in the American society has also arisen in the sense that some communities have continued to strictly adhere to their religions irrespective of the fact that they are in the midst of a liberal society. Furthermore, the growth of these communities' religion in the United States has been rising at a very high rate. Whereas the United States remains as the most liberal nation across the globe, with most of its citizens adopting the contemporary culture which has deviated away from traditional religious practices, there has been a growing saturation of the Buddhist religious practices in the United States.
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The United States is a nation which has been characterized by existence of numerous religions, most of which are not indigenous to the United States, but foreign. For example, Christianity and Islam are not indigenous religions to the United States. In line with this, Buddhism too has been trying to follow the same trend to gain acceptance in this nation, especially in regard to accepting other races from different religious backgrounds. Notably, in almost one hundred and fifty year history of Buddhism in the U.S., racial diversity has been an ever-present concern (The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2006).Want an expert to write a paper for you Talk to an operator now
To begin with, looking at different websites which have examined Buddhist communities in the United States reveals that these communities have been working on establishing the Buddhist religion in the United States. This has been shown in these communities' quest to bring their religious materials to the United States as well as building temples where they can worship. In this regard, these communities have been working hard to integrate not only the Asian communities into their religious practices but also the American societies, especially from the White background. According to Zenshuji Soto Mission (2010), Zenshuji is a S%u014Dt%u014D Zen temple dedicated to bringing the 2,500-year-old teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha to America as illuminated by D%u014Dgen Zenji and Keizan Zenji, the Two Founders of S%u014Dt%u014D Zen Buddhism. In reference to World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) (2010), the Buddhist communities have been soliciting for people, especially students to join this fellowship and be part of a wider Buddhist Community. In addition to this, the Buddhist culture and religion is presented as a culture and religion which promote compassion, kindness, equanimity and joyfulness (International Buddhist Progress Society 2010).
One of the interesting things about the websites which were examined in this case was the determination which was seen among the Buddhist communities as they worked on getting the American communities, especially from the White background to subscribe to their religious practices irrespective of the fact that most of the American societies were liberal and did not adhere much to religious practices. For instance, the messages on these websites were more inclined towards addressing other communities apart from the Buddhist communities. In consistent with this, International Buddhist Progress Society (2010) begins by asserting that they were delighted for the visitor to have shown an interest in Chinese culture and in Buddhism and therefore choosing to visit their website. This message is clear that the website is meant for non-Asian communities and non-Buddhists. Importantly, these websites carry a message of hope and healing to the world. Notably, nearly every website which was explored in this work focused on healing the world and changing the world. Therefore, Buddhism in general is presented as a healing and transformational religion.
There are a few issues which can be observed that are particularly American or rather contemporary regarding the way Buddhist communities have been approaching issues to get the American communities to subscribe to their religion. Predominantly, there is an inclination towards embracing communities from different backgrounds or rather social integration. In reference to The Pluralism Project at Harvard University (2010), Buddhist centers across the country are starting to host people of color retreats and meditation groups. Notably, the people of color have been segregated by the Buddhist religions for a long period of time. However, taking into considerations the fact that the American society has been working on social integration from the beginning of the 1950s after the inception of civil rights movements and feminism, the Buddhist communities have borrowed a leaf from this and are currently integrating communities from different backgrounds into their religious circles.
It is important to note that if these trends continue, there would a total revolution among the Buddhist communities with these communities being inclined towards adopting a liberal perspective or rather approach in the way these communities assimilate people into their religious circles. For instance, there is a possibility of these communities accommodating the gay people into their religious circles.
Whereas the United States remains as the most liberal nation across the globe, with most of its citizens adopting the contemporary culture which has deviated away from traditional religious practices, there has been a growing saturation of the Buddhist religious practices in the United States. Inasmuch as there have been researches and studies which have been carried out on Buddhist Communities in the United States and their influence on the American societies, there is need for further studies to be carried out on the resistance that these communities have faced in promoting their religious practices. Furthermore, there is need to evaluate the challenges such as competition from other religions such as Islam and Christianity and from the contemporary liberal behaviors. In addition, more research would need to be carried out on the compromises that have been made and may need to be made in future for this religion to continue thriving in future.
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Building a Creative Company Culture
Mark Angelo, CEO, Yorkville Advisors
Building a creative company culture will take thought and effort. Often, jobs by their nature, become mundane and creativity doesn't usually expand in ongoing routine situations. Though, interesting, for short bursts of time, doing non-thinking tasks can open up the mind for further creative thoughts. Like everything else in life, it's about finding the right balance.
As the leader though, you can impact the level of creativity happening in your team by cultivating the environment and culture in that vein. Here are some ideas that work for teams and individuals to encourage creative thinking.
Encourage employees to "decorate" their workspace with things that inspire them. Those with artistic tendencies should have sketch pads or writing notebooks to help. If you have music playing in the background, look into the need for certain types of music working well for different times of day. Mornings might work best with softer four-count music (waltz's are four-count) music, where 3pm might be best with upbeat music to pull people out of the mid-day slow-down.
Build time into the day for people to talk, brainstorm, ask questions of each other, even if the conversation isn't work-related, social interaction that encourages thinking beyond the norm should spark some creativity. So you might have question jars located strategically around the office – water cooler, kitchen space, even the restrooms. Or post a daily question for people to discuss when they are in conversation. If you choose the questions, make them upbeat, fun, and unusual.
Sponsor a quarterly event during lunchtime. Provide lunch, but beyond that, make the event about activity and connectivity between employees. You might have a football toss, etc. about the time of the Super Bowl, or set up for a picnic in the summer, with blankets on the floor, make your own ice cream, play some form of tag or other usual outdoor activity. You could also do an office version of Chopped – or try doing it with supplies other than food.
Set up a couple of walking groups for break times. Have them focus on seeing something beautiful rather than speeding through the walk. A shorter, slower walk can help people's thoughts get free of the everyday and begin to look beyond that.
Another thing to try, when there is a mistake that happens in work, have people write it down. Once a month or so, have a mistake discussion … not to fix things necessarily, but to turn it into something fun. You might discuss all the things that could have happened in addition to make it really horrible, or replace a word in the brief description to make it sound positive, or even ask for the craziest suggestions people can think of to address the problem. This can open up creativity in several ways, but one of them is making sure that people know that making mistakes is not the end of the world.
One final suggestion is to have a set routine when things begin to get stressful in the workplace. Allow anyone there to loudly proclaim, "Three deep breaths on the count of ten, starting now, two, three, … ten." Doing that through three deep breaths can refocus the setting and release some of that stress that's getting in everyone's way.


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A innovative tactic method used for Merging Different Anomaly Algorithm decisions with image space cell-structured features on a long wave infrared (LWIR) System with context of forward Looking (FL) buried explosive hazard detection along a road.A pre-screener is begin,widely helps to produce ensemble of trainable size contrast filters focusing in Universal Transverse Mercator(UTM) Space .Next,Features from different algorithm are mined from UTM confidence map along with average shift grouping in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) space. Features available in image chips demonstrating anomaly decisions from different algorithms are extracted from UTM confidence maps based on maximally stable extremal regions (MSERs) and Guassian mixture models(GMMs).Pre-scanner hits in UTM space are back projected into the video at multiple standoff distance and cell-Structured Local Binary Patterns(LBPs), Histogram of Gradients(HOGs) and Mean-variance descriptors are extracted. Experiments are conducted using Buried Volatiles with varying metal contents and depths in U.S.Army Test site. Results are extremely encouraging in FL imaging and show a significant decrease in the number of false alarms(Fas). Targests not currently detected by our system are also not detected by a manually under human visualization inspections
|Anomaly Detection,datafusion,explosive hazard detection,forward looking infrared imagery.
|Exposure in detection and Identification of explosive hazards in an exponentially important and these hazards are widely accountable to numerous deaths and wounds to both militants in the world. Arrangements which detect explosive hazards include Ground-Penetrating-Radar., Infrared (IR) Cameras. Research group investigated and develops a variety of algorithm for forward Looking (FL) vehicle mounted explosive detection technologies., FL Ground Penetrating Radar and Infrared imagery. Early approach organized independently to test detection at every place. In this paper to modify new image space descriptors at pre-scanner locations.This paper is focused on, discovering buried explosive materials in Forward Looking Perspective infrared imagery.Five important criteria themes exists in this work .at first, Improve to detect find targets in FL Perspective imagery for a moving platform. Later, Multiple different anomaly detection algorithms to find different image clusters into groups. Third ,Ensemble of detectors to operate anomaly decisions across frames. To identify the cell structured image features for FAR reduction .Finding targets e.g. buried explosives in forward looking approach.. This paper is widely structured around the flow of information. The image space anomaly detection algorithms and their individual temporal aggregations. The extraction of cell-structured image space features by the back projection of hits at standalone distance. It is achieved by UTM Algorithm decision maps. The information sources are then combined and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis is used to determine Positive Detection(PD) and reduce False Alarm Rate(FAR) at different operating levels.
|The main goal of this project is to detect and remediate the explosive hazards as these hazards are responsible for uncountable deaths and injuries to both civilians and soldiers throughout the world.This mission dedicated, but not partial to, discovering buried explosive materials in FL perspective infrared imagery. Five important general themes exist in this work.. First, it discusses a new way to detect difficult-to-find targets in FL viewpoint imagery for a moving platform (specifically ground-based).Multiple different anomaly detection algorithms are engaged to find different image artifacts at both the per-image level and across images (temporal change). Third, it discusses clustering within an image, across images and across an ensemble of detectors, as well as aggregation operators for combining anomaly decisions across frames.This project also presents a method of combining disparate system information that is multiple anomaly algorithm decisions and state-of-the-art cell-structured image-space features for FAR reduction. Lastly, the topic of finding targets (e.g., buried explosives) in LWIR is important in the remote sensing area.
|To describe an algorithm based on an ensemble of trainable size-contrast filters and weighted mean shift clustering for the recognition of explosive materials (specifically buried targets). The core assumption made by this method is that evidence of buried targets appear in the LWIR imagery according to a known approximate size and that it exhibits high local image contrast. This approach is not restricted to LWIR .
|Pre-screener hits in UTM space are back-projected into the video at multiple standoff distances and cellstructured local binary patterns (LBPs), histogram of gradients (HOGs) and mean-variance descriptors are extracted.
|Trainable size-contrast filters and weighted mean shift clustering for the recognition of explosive materials (specifically buried targets). The core assumption made by this method is that evidence of buried targets appears in the LWIR imagery according to a known approximate size and that it exhibits high local image contrast.
|To Detail an image space algorithm based on the concept of detecting local recent change (anomalies) in a road, specifically down track, while a vehicle is in motion. The method is based on Stauffer and Grimson's Gaussian mixture model (GMM) algorithm. The GMM is a low-levelcomputer vision tool from the video surveillance domain for change detection.
|The final image space anomaly detection algorithm explored does not assume a target shape. It like the other two algorithms discussed, is not restricted to LWIR. Themotivating idea behind the MSER approach is to search for buried explosive hazards in LWIR by looking for spatially coherent connected regions of expected approximate size using the maximally stable extremal regions (MSER) segmentation algorithm.
|The utility of two state-of-the-art texture features and a contrast feature is explored. Specifically, weighted mean shift cluster centers (pre-screener hits) are subject to a second round of classification based on image features. The reason for this second stage of classification is further reduction of the FAR.
|This paper proposed a novel approach for combining multiple anomaly algorithm decisions with image space cell-structured features in a long wave infrared (LWIR) system in the context of forward looking (FL) buried explosive hazard detection along a road. FA reduction is the main benefit of the proposed work. It is predominately in the range of [0%, 85%] detection rates that this project shows the greatest improvement.
|In future work, it will investigate optimization strategies to learn system parameters currently specified by humans. While it has done some initial sensitivity analysis during development, not for all parameters, a more exhaustive and formal analysis is needed. Future work will also include the continued exploration of different image space algorithms, features and classifiers. Specifically, additional image space algorithms and perhaps other sensors are needed to address the current set of missed targets (what the pre-screener does not identity at any operating level).
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I am currently an undergraduate student in economics . . . In order to better facilitate graduate study in Bayesianism next year, I'm arranging an independent study on Bayesian econometrics with a (frequentist) professor, and I am expected to set up the course. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions about directions to take?
1.a. If my likely use of Bayesian stats is econometrics, do you think it'd be good to use an "Intro to Bayesian Econometrics" textbook (like Lancaster's) or a general introduction textbook like your "Bayesian Data Analysis."
1.b. If you think the latter (and I'm inclined to think a general introduction would be better) would you recommend supplementing your textbook with any other book, perhaps one on BUGS, or another general textbook? I'm not trying to put you in the difficult spot here of either listing the shortcomings of the textbook or sounding over-confident. My question really comes from the fact that I won't have a teacher to bolster my understanding.
2. You've mentioned a few times that "to do statistical research [now]… you have to be a computer programmer." Are there any programming languages I could supplement my "course" with to better prepare me?
3. As a side note, I recently read your older review of Axelrod and the misapplication of the "prisoner's dilemma" model. Is it a coincidence that such a critique came from a Bayesian? It seems indeed that thinking hard about the model with which one is working, and said model's applicability to the subject, is one of the great strengths of applied Bayesianism.
My reply:
1. I like Tony Lancaster's book, and, of course, I like my own. I think either book would be fine, if your advisor is comfortable with it. If you want stuff on Bugs, I'd recommend looking into my book with Hill.
2. R or Matlab for statistics, But Stata is what's popular in economics. And then of course there are C and Python. I think the best way to learn a language is to have to learn it; that is, to have a problem that you need to program to solve. Fortunately (or unfortunately), there are a lot of problems like that. Just about any applied statistics problem requires programming if you want to do it right.
3. I did the prisoner's dilemma stuff as a senior in college, before I knew much about Bayesian statistics. I certainly didn't perceive any connection at the time. (And, back then, people dind't casually throw around the term "Bayesian" as a synonym for "rationality" the way they do today.) But perhaps the same seriousness-about-models that inspired me to criticize Axelrod also made me sympathetic to Donald Rubin's approach to Bayesian statistics.


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Welcome to the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Miami Heat. Oh by the way, you just lost home court advantage. The Chicago Bulls came into Miami last night and shocked the Heat 93-86, taking Game 1 and at the same time putting the Heat on notice that this series will be anything but a cake walk. Once again Nate Robinson came up big late for Chicago scoring 27 points and hitting big shot after big shot down the stretch. Jimmy Butler poured in 21 points while pulling down 14 rebounds and played all 48 minutes for the third straight game.
Miami's Big Three were the loudest fart sound. While LeBron finished with 24 he had just two at the half. Wade had 14, and was seemingly invisible all night. Bosh was the worst of the three, going 3-10 for 9 points in 28 of the softest minutes you will ever see from a nearly seven foot man.
After the Heat got Boozer and Noah in foul trouble early Bosh proceeded to refuse to drive to the basket the rest of the game, and when he did it was a flailing armed turnover with very little force behind it. There really is nothing more to say when the Big Three play like this.
All game long the Heat pushed the lead from three to five only to see the Bulls come right back and tie or take the lead by a couple. All game long the Heat had open threes and all game long they missed them, finishing 7-24 (29 percent). The team shot 39 percent overall and made just 17-25 free throws. If you aren't a numbers guy, here is what all those numbers mean: The Miami Heat sucked epic ass Monday. They did bad NBA.
LeBron himself got it going in the second half, scoring 22 of his 24 points, two of which were on this crazy play.
Chicago continues to show amazing heart. To say they are playing short handed would be a huge understatement. Right now the Bulls are your average looking friend that continues to get laid by the hottest chicks and you have zero idea how he does it, all you know is hot chicks walk out of his room every morning. You have to hand it to them, they work for every single point. A lot of Heat fans felt the need to speculate if the Heat would sweep the entire Playoffs, so yeah, I guess you can stop that mess.
There was one positive for the Heat on the night, as LeBron received his fourth MVP award, from there on though it was a bag of dicks.
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Miami must now win in Chicago if they are to advance, and you can take the "IF NECESSARY" tag off Game 5, that is unless the Bulls sweep in which case I would proceed to check myself into rehab in advance of my many soon-to-be emotion-numbing addictions.
Game Two is in Miami on Wednesday. The Heat better come out like it is what it is, the most important game of their season, or they very well could be looking at a 2-0 deficit heading to Chicago for two games. The Bulls aren't going to give it to them, that's for sure, so they need to take it.
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After bingeing on holiday tournament basketball like it was my grandma's black bottom pie, we're jumping into conference challenge week.
Tues., Dec. 3
Nicholls at #25 LSU (12p, SECN+). I know @LETTERL will keep a close eye on Nicholls here
Wed., Dec. 4
Thu., Dec. 5
Fri., Dec. 6
Sat., Dec. 7
Sun., Dec. 8
Tues., Dec. 3
Nicholls at #25 LSU (12p, SECN+). I know @LETTERL will keep a close eye on Nicholls here
Wed., Dec. 4
- FGCU at Houston (3p). FGCU, newly minted at #22 in the Boneyard Top 25, already has wins over UCF, Notre Dame, USF and South Dakota State.
- #14 Indiana at #19 Miami (6p, ACCN). Indiana is surging after a great showing at Paradise Jam. Miami has struggled lately.
- Wichita State at #22 Missouri State (7p, ESPN+). Missouri State has risen to #15 in the BY25. Wichita State is fresh off a win over Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma at Western Kentucky (7p, ESPN+). Coale's team needs to recover quickly.
- Duke at Nebraska (7p, BTN). @triaddukefan needs this game.
- Minnesota at Notre Dame (8p, ACCN). Battle between teams that have gone from ranked to unranked.
- Creighton at South Dakota (8p, ESPN+). South Dakota is #20 in the BY25. Creighton upset West Virginia in Cancun behind a 34-point explosion by Jaylin Agnew.
- Clemson at Iowa (9p, BTN). Iowa has been up and down so far; Clemson, mostly down.
Thu., Dec. 5
- Virginia at Rutgers (6p, BTN). Intriguing matchup, if not too aesthetically pleasing.
- #9 Maryland at #13 NC State (7p, ESPN). Highest-profile matchup in the conference challenge.
- Purdue at Virginia Tech (7p, ACCNX). Purdue has picked up some important wins and was just shy of cracking this week's BY25.
- Iowa State at Alabama (7p, SECN+). Could be an important win for Alabama, which seems to have recovered from the early loss to Hampton.
- #2 Louisville at Ohio State (8p, BTN). Perhaps a trap game for Louisville, after knocking off #1 Oregon?
- #19 Michigan State at #8 Florida State (8p, ACCN)
- Syracuse at #21 Michigan (9p, ESPN). Both teams are in the "receiving votes" category of the BY25.
Fri., Dec. 6
- BYU at Arizona State (8p, live stream). Both teams have underwhelmed so far, need a win here.
- Hawai'i at Oregon State (10p, audio only). Hawai'i played NC State closely and then upset Texas the next day.
Sat., Dec. 7
- #16 DePaul at Green Bay (2p, ESPN3). Another tough OOC game for DePaul. Green Bay is fresh off an upset of Syracuse.
- Kansas State at #23 Arkansas (3p, SECN+). Both teams needing this win here. Kansas State has been particularly disappointing.
- Auburn at TCU (3p)
- #25 LSU at Oklahoma (4p). Oklahoma needs to find its mojo soon or Sherri will be out of a job.
- Princeton at Marist (7p, ESPN+). Solid mid-majors here, each with only one loss (Princeton to Iowa, Marist to Central Michigan).
- Oklahoma State at #12 Texas A&M (8p, SECN+). Aggies try to recover from a flat outing vs. Florida State.
Sun., Dec. 8
- West Virginia at #10 Mississippi State (2p, SECN). Intriguing matchup, albeit likely one-sided.
- Texas at #17 Tennessee (2p, ESPN2). The perpetrators return to the scene of the crime. Can this game be any uglier than the one two years ago?
- Northern Iowa at Creighton (2p)
- South Dakota State at #3 Oregon (3p, P12N). Oregon tries to re-establish itself after the loss to Louisville. The Jackrabbits are no pushover.
- Notre Dame at #4 UConn (4p, ESPN)
- #18 Gonzaga at Washington State (5p, live stream). A chance for the Cougars to get a quality OOC win on their home court.
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Three Benefits of Shopping at Hulk Hogan's Beach Shop
One who is a great fan of the WWE is certainly not alone, as this sport has been around for a very long time, thrilling its fans for many years. You love the game and you love tuning it to watch the matches, and this means that you might also have your favorite heroes, one of whom is the famous Hulk Hogan, who has enjoy success and fan love for a long time. Those who love Hulk Hogan, then, will be excited to know that they can buy authentic, unique merchandise at Hogan's beach shop online. Those who find this shop, then, will surely love it, as it will give them a lot of benefits to enjoy altogether.
The first thing that Hogan fans will love about Hogan's beach shop is the fact that it will have a number of very unique merchandise to offer them. At this source, you can buy a keychain so you can take your love for the WWE wherever you go, select a t-shirt with Hulk Hogan on the front, and buy toys like belts for kids, figurines for a collection, and so on and so forth. Those who find this shop, then, will surely love it, as it is great for starting a collection, for using as a source of gifts, and so on.
One is also sure to love Hogan's beach shop, as he or she can be sur that all of the items that are sold there will be genuine. Collectors of merchandise are careful about the items they buy, as they don't want to add imitations to the collection that they have taken pains to maintain. It is good to know that they don't need to worry when they find a shop … Read More...


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Best Mouse for Surface Go Windows Central 2020
The Surface Arc Mouse is an ideal mouse for your Surface Go thanks to its accurate tracking and lightweight, slim build that lets you easily carry it with you wherever you go.
Our Pick
Surface Arc Mouse
Lightweight, foldable design.
The Surface Go is all about easy portability, so the Surface Arc Mouse is a perfect fit.
Who should buy this mouse
Anyone looking to travel light should definitely check out this mouse. It's perfect for all-around productivity, it's lightweight, and it can snap in and out of a curved position to better fit your hand or pocket on your laptop bag.
Is it a good time to buy this mouse?
The Surface Arc Mouse is the latest revision of Microsoft's Arc series, released around the same time as the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro wave of 2017. Surface products hold onto their value over time, so it's unlikely there will be any major price drops in the near future.
Reasons to buy
- Unique foldable design
- Just 14 mm at thickest point
- Colors to match Go Type Covers
- Horizontal and vertical scrolling
- Premium quality
- Up to six-month battery life
- Lightweight
- Advanced settings available with Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center app
Reasons not to buy
- Better options available for specific scenarios
- Not the most ergonomic
A portable mouse to match your Surface Go
The latest in Microsoft's Arc series of mice features the neat trick of being able to snap into a curved form to fit your hand when in use, and snap back to flat — it's just 14 mm at the thickest point — to slide into a pocket or sleeve. Considering the Surface Go is made for life on the move, this mouse is a perfect companion.
A wireless mouse that matches the build quality and portability of your Surface Go.
It turns off when snapped flat and immediately turns on when curved, helping conserve battery and hitting up to six months of life from the two AAAs inside. There's no need for dongles thanks to a Bluetooth connection, and you get about 30 meters of range.
There are no discernible buttons on the front, but rather a sort of touchpad look that allows for horizontal and vertical scroll and well as right- and left-click buttons. To match your Surface Go and its Type Cover, there are four color to choose from.
Alternatives to the Surface Arc Mouse
The Surface Arc Mouse might be the best option if you want good all-around function and portability, but there are a number of alternatives if you want something cheaper or something better suited to a specific scenario.
Surface Precision Mouse
One of the best desktop mice out there.
Perhaps the perfect mouse when not on the move, the Surface Precision Mouse has an ergonomic design and premium build.
Microsoft's Surface Precision Mouse has a durable machined aluminum build with molded grips on the side, it has a rechargeable battery inside that lasts up to three months, and it weighs just 135 grams. It has an ergonomic shape to comfortably fit your hand, it has plenty of buttons, and it connects wirelessly with Bluetooth. If you're using multiple PCs at your desk, know that it can connect to your Surface Go and two other PCs at once for quick switching.
Also Great
Logitech MX Master 2S
Another outstanding mouse for the desktop.
It costs about the same as the Surface Precision Mouse, and indeed has many of the same features, but its shape is slightly different and it comes in different colors.
Logitech's MX Master 2S is another mouse that hits the top of many charts, thanks to comfy ergonomic design, plenty of features, and two-month life from the rechargeable battery. Flow software lets you connect and switch between multiple PCs at once, and the scroll wheels and buttons can be extensively customized. There's also the option for a 2.4 GHz dongle connection if you'd rather eschew Bluetooth.
Best Trackball
Logitech MX Ergo
Sore wrist? This mouse can help.
Using a mouse all day doesn't have to mean forearm and wrist pain. It takes a day or two to get used to, but you might not want to switch back once accustomed.
The Surface Go, despite its size, makes a great companion in a workstation, and you might find yourself using a mouse for hours on end. If other classic ergonomic mice aren't alleviating wrist and forearm pain, it might be time to turn to a trackball. This is arguably the best option on the market, with smooth tracking (you can click a button for a low-DPI precision), sturdy base, and grippy exterior. Customize buttons and wheel with Logitech software, and connect up to two PCs at once with Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz dongle.
Best Wired
Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse
Wired mice aren't dead yet.
It's somewhat rare to see a wired mouse outside of the gaming scene, but Microsoft's Classic IntelliMouse makes a strong argument for keeping the tail.
Believe it or not, there are plenty of people out there who still prefer a wired mouse even when they're not gaming — no worry about battery, dongles, or Bluetooth signals — and Microsoft's reissued IntelliMouse checks all the boxes. It sticks with the classic ergonomic design, it tracks well, and there are a ton of configuration options for the wheel and buttons.
Best Budget
VicTsing MM057
A low-cost wireless alternative.
If spending more than $10 on a mouse for your Surface Go seems foolish, check out the VicTsing MM057.
It might only cost a tenner, but this mouse is quite impressive. It connects with a 2.4 GHz dongle, it has five stock DPI settings and can be customized, and it's built to comfortably fit your hand. A 4.5-star rating on Amazon with more than 15,000 review should quiet any concerns about quality.
Best Gaming
Razer Atheris
Ambidextrous design and wireless connection.
Believe it or not, the Surface Go can tackle gaming, and the Razer Atheris can help.
Razer's Atheris is an ambidextrous wireless mouse that's lightweight, precise with up to 7,200 DPI, and comfortable thanks to ergonomic design. It's small enough to carry with you on the go, it connects with Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz dongle, and the batteries last for months. As far as Razer and gaming products go, the price isn't bad either.
Bottom line
There are plenty of great mice out there, and if you're looking for something for a specific use, there are many alternatives to the Surface Arc Mouse better suited for desktop, gaming, or ergonomic function.
However, the Surface Arc Mouse is your best all-around bet for a Surface Go companion. It's light, it has a unique design, it's built well, and there are colors to match Go Type Covers.
Credits — The team that worked on this guide
Cale Hunt is a full-time writer for Windows Central, focusing mainly on PC hardware and VR. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and when he has some free time you can usually find him practicing guitar or reorganizing his ever-growing library. If you hear him say "Sorry!" it's only because he's Canadian.
Daniel Rubino is executive editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft since 2009 back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, HoloLens, Xbox, and future computing visions. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.
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Ph.D. Anthropology
M.A. Behavioral Science
B.A. Anthropology
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Introduction to Anthropology
ProfileI have (in press) an oral history of "Liberia, South Carolina," an enclave community in upper Pickens County founded by freed slaves in 1865. I am also working on a book manuscript that explores the relationship between people and place in Upstate SC. Professionally, I sit on the Board of the General Anthropology Division of the American Anthropological Association.
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Ever notice how family guy Ray Romano's kids almost never get screen time on Everybody Loves Raymond? One has discipline problems and the twins have trouble in school, sure. But while these events are fodder for an episode or two, the Barone children are usually heard (about), but not seen. Their absence is no oversight, says creator and exec producer Phil Rosenthal.
"I wasn't interested in doing a show with cute kids," he explains. "I wanted to do a show about real people who happened to have children. On the surface, it could look like a Full House-type of show, and we wanted to avoid that. We wanted to do an adult sitcom, a nine o'clock show."
By rarely featuring the little ones, Rosenthal reasoned, they'd be more appreciated without taking attention away from Ray's interaction with his own cantankerous parents. "I think child actors, in general, can wear out their welcome in a short amount of time."
Rosenthal may not be fond of young actors, but he's even less inclined to let younger writers take over his series, decrying the popular showbiz trend of hiring only twentysomething scribes. "You see how [the age of the writers] affects a series," he says. "I think you're writing for the general audience, and life experiences are made up from young people's point of view and older people's point of view. Why would you want to cut one of them off?"


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Tectonic stress accumulation in Bohai–Zhangjiakou Seismotectonic Zone based on 3D visco-elastic modelling
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Future earthquake potential in the Bohai–Zhangjiakou Seismotectonic Zone (BZSZ) in North Chinadeserves close attention. Tectonic stress accumulation state is an important indicator for earthquakes;therefore, this study aims to analyse the stress accumulation state in the BZSZ via three-dimensionalvisco-elastic numerical modelling. The results reveal that the maximum shear stress in the BZSZ increasesgradually as the depth increases, and the stress range is wider in the lower layer. In the upper layer, themaximum shear stress is high in the Zhangjiakou area, whereas in the lower layer, relatively high valuesoccur in the Penglai–Yantai area, which may be affected by the depth of the Moho surface. Besides,weak fault zones will be easily fractured when the maximum shear stress is not sufficiently high due totheir low strengths, resulting in earthquakes. Therefore, based on the modelling results, the upper layerof the Zhangjiakou area and the lower layer of the Penglai–Yantai area in the BZSZ in North China aremore likely to experience earthquakes.
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Now muster yourselves in troops, daughter of troops; They have laid siege against us; With a rod they will smite the judge of Israel on the cheek. (Mic. 5:1 NASB)
Before we get to Bethlehem (Mic. 5:2), we must stop and hear this oracle against Jerusalem (vs.1). If you were a Hebrew reader of Micah's prophecy, the moment you heard "Now" (Heb. 'attâ), you might have gotten another 'lump in your throat.' That word had been used previously to introduce prophetic glimpses of situations Judah wouldn't have exactly looked forward to (4:9, 11), and this one wouldn't be the desire of the nation either. First, the call, "Now muster yourselves in troops, daughter of troops," wasn't an inspirational, pre-battle call-to-assembly. It is likely an ironic call to futile preparations. The Hebrew verb in that expression can connote either 'slashing' or 'gathering.' In the case of the former, some translations have opted for 'You have slashed yourself in grief' (HCSB). But most opt for the latter – a call to marshal the troops. Interestingly, when you look at how the word for "troops" is used, it most commonly refers to 'bands' or 'raiders,' and so the irony may be something like this – Israel is besieged by an army and all they can muster is the comparative equivalent of a band of raiders.
Now, there are plenty of times when we want to put ourselves in the sandals of those whom we read about in the Scriptures as an attempt of making better sense of the context. And it's not difficult to imagine, if even from a safe distance, the fear and terror that enveloped those within the besieged city. The problem with doing that too quickly here is that you may muster some sense of compassionate sentimentality that obscures the melody you should be hearing playing in the background – Great is Thy Faithfulness. See, one of the ways in which an OT reader would be reminded of this attribute of God was by seeing how He, although patient and merciful, brought promised covenant judgments against a covenant-breaking people. A quick scan of the promised blessings and curses of Deuteronomy 28 shows that the nation of Israel was put on notice – protracted, unrepentant disobedience would lead to the fulfillment of warnings like this:
They shall besiege you in all your towns, until your high and fortified walls, in which you trusted, come down throughout all your land. (Deut. 28:52 ESV)
And that's what we read about here: "They have laid siege against us." That's not a supposed illustration of divine meanness, it's a testimony to Yahweh's faithfulness. The prophet Micah said that he was full of power by the Spirit of Yahweh (Mic. 3:8a) to declare to Jacob his transgression (vs.8b), which included things like: abhorring justice (vs.9d), perverting all equity (vs.9e), building up Zion with bloodshed (vs.10a), leadership that took bribes (vs.11a), priests and prophets that taught and prophesied for money (vs.11b), and more. And despite all that they thought, "Is not the LORD among us? No harm can come upon us" (3:11b NJKV). The wages of their sin was a siege. And that's what they got.
The question, then, becomes: what time period is Micah speaking about? Is he talking about the siege that Hezekiah endured and was delivered from (cf. 2 Chron. 32:10)? Some contend that Micah was speaking about that since he was a contemporary of Hezekiah and included himself in the expression: "They have laid siege against us." Others would say that Micah was speaking prophetically and, although he identified himself with the people, he was nonetheless pointing to a time beyond himself, particularly because the expression, "With a rod they will smite the judge of Israel on the cheek," speaks not only of humiliation, but of harm for "the judge of Israel," i.e. the king. Yes, someone could argue that Hezekiah indeed experienced some measure of humiliation but the counterpoint is – he didn't experience any kind of physical injury from the Assyrians, whereas the later and last king of Judah before the Babylonian Captivity, Zedekiah, not only experienced a siege and humiliation, but physical harm; namely, the gauging out of his eyes (2 Kgs. 24-25).
Now, if this was Zedekiah, you're not surprised that he would be subjected to such humiliation because, as far as kings go, "He did evil in the sight of the LORD" (Jer. 52:2a; 2 Kgs. 24:19); but to think that Jesus Christ, God's Son, the perfect King who knew no sin, would be struck on His face and subjected to humiliation is astounding – especially when you consider how different these two men were. Zedekiah did not humble himself (2 Chron. 36:12) and was struck for his sin; Jesus did humble Himself (Phil. 2:6-8) and was struck for our sin. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon (2 Kgs 24:20); Jesus submitted Himself before the injustice of Pilate. When the Babylonians were encamped around the city, Zedekiah tried to escape but was overtaken in the plains of Jericho (vs.4,5); when Judas came to the Garden of Gethsemane guiding a contingent of Roman soldiers and officers of the chief priests and Pharisees, we're told that, 'Jesus, knowing all that would happen to Him, stepped forward…' (Jn. 18:4a emphasis added). Zedekiah walked in accordance with the evil that his predecessor, Jehoaikim, had done and provoked the LORD to finally bring judgment upon Jerusalem; whereas Jesus walked perfectly in the path of His Father's commandments – which included laying down His life for His people, and He would be the means through which all who believe in Him would be spared from divine judgment.
So, no, Jesus isn't mentioned in Micah 5:1. And you don't want to try to find Him in places where He is not. If you're looking for Jesus, don't worry, you'll see Him in the next verse. But I do think we should take a moment to marvel that the perfect and promised Ruler of Micah 5:2 would experience a smiting and humiliation worse than the sinful ruler of Micah 5:1.


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If crowded trails in nearby Joshua Tree National Park get you down and you're still in the mood for some beautiful desert hiking — and maybe a bit more water — you'll want to head down to the nearby Sand to Snow National Monument. The Monument connects the western edge of Joshua Tree with the larger San Bernardino Mountains, and features exemplary desert and mountain scenery. Here in the Wildlands Conservancy's Mission Creek Preserve, hikers can trek through desert wetlands (!) alongside Mission Creek, passing historic structures and stunning desert plant communities, all with the backdrop of Southern California's tallest peak looming in the distance.
From the 29 Palms Highway, turn west onto the dirt Mission Creek Road. The washboard road is passable for most cars as long as we haven't had a ton of rain recently. You'll continue down this road and eventually reach a locked gate.
If you didn't get in touch with the Wildlands Conservancy prior to your visit, you'll have to park your car here and start your hike along the dirt road, adding about 3 miles roundtrip to the hike.
If you let them know you're coming in ahead of time (2 business days minimum, please!), you'll get a code to open the gate. Be sure to lock it behind you and continue along the road to the Stone House.
On the way, you may want to stop to check out the remnants of a former reservation area turned into a not-terribly-successful dude ranch.
Continue to the Stone House — another remnant of the dude ranch days. The interior of this building is open, featuring maps and a few interpretive exhibits. There are also nicely maintained flush toilets, but you are warned not to drink the water because of elevated fluoride levels.
The trail dips along the south side of the house, then continues heading generally west as it follows the canyon of Mission Creek.
The terrain here is beautiful and stunningly quiet — even in the early winter before our wet season has truly kicked in, the rust-colored remnants of buckwheat and feathery rabbitbrush provide a fall color palate that nicely balances the creosote, mesquite, and yucca. Mission Creek generally flows year-round, and you'll likely get a chance to enjoy the gurgling of the stream on most of the hike.
As you hike, you'll be pointed in the direction of San Gorgonio Mountain — the tallest peak in Southern California. If we're having a good wet winter, these towering mountains might even be capped in snow and ice, allowing you perhaps a greater appreciation of the National Monument's name while you're tromping through the sandier sections.
There are rolling swaths of fragrant creosote covering the rolling hills and impossibly large, dense groves of desert willows that may reward hearty summer desert hikers with their showy pinky blooms (not to mention their tendency to attract hummingbirds).
Just past the 2.1 mile mark, the trail meets up with the venerable Pacific Crest Trail at a signed junction. You can hike another 1.2 miles to a beautiful overlook of San Gorgonio Mountain, or if you have a car shuttle, you can head south on the PCT toward the Whitewater Preserve and the Canyon Loop Trail.
Good. The trails do initially meander through an area that previously had private development, but once you find the trail it's well-signed and easy to follow.
Camping is available, but you must make arrangements with the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve by calling (760) 369-7105.
From the CA-62 heading toward Morongo Valley, turn left onto the dirt Mission Creek Road 4.7 miles north of I-10. Stay on this road for 3.9 miles until you reach the Stone House. ***IMPORTANT*** Parking at the Stone House is free, but requires prior authorization from the Wildlands Conservancy to open a gate. Give at least 2 business days and use the contact form here. Otherwise, add about 3 miles RT.


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One Sacrifice is Acceptable for Sin….
Satan's biggest lie is that we are good enough to work off the penalty we place upon ourselves when we sin. The book of Romans and other passages of scripture note that the penalty is spiritual and physical death (Rom 3:23, 6:23) The most urgent question for each of us should be. Can I atone for my sins or does it take someone other than me to make atonement for my sins?
Isaiah 64:6 "For all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; And all of us wither like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away."
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is Eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
The lie that we can work off our sins has another wrinkle. Maybe some organization or church can do it for me. What does God say?
Heb 10:11,12,14 "And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But this man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God. For by ONE offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified."
Another lie is that we must have someone to go between us and God when we ask for forgiveness of our sins. Again, what does God say? Who is the Mediator for me to go through to reach God to obtain forgiveness for my sins?
I Tim 2:5 "For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
The question of the ages is whether the church or my deeds can replace the sacrifice needed to wipe my sins away.
II Cor 5:21 "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
Eph 2:8,9 "For by grace are you saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest anyone would boast."
Have you first recognized your sin and then Who are you trusting in this morning for forgiveness of those sins?


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How I disrupted Aging and Disease using Falco eBike System on a Recumbent Trike
So I wanted to let you know the story behind why I decided to get an e-bike system for my trike. I am Weston and I have a debilitating neurological disease that has reduced my mobility significantly. I have to use a full time walking stick and an electric scooter for any walking of long distances.I was leading a pretty sedentary lifestyle. I had purchased myself a tadpole recumbent trike as I could no longer ride my road bike safely. However, I had gotten to a point where I was not riding as the effort level made it no longer enjoyable as I could not ride with anyone and keep up.
I did a ton of research on these e-bike systems and read up on several different models. I made many calls to ensure I had a full understanding of what each company had to offer with their system both with functionality and support.In the end, I decided to go with Falco eBike system as I read many great reviews not only on the system itself but on the support the company provided. I will say the wait time was a killer, but once I got it, I fell in love with the bike.
In Texas, there is an annual event that is held that is a 150-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin that is used to generate money to fight Muscular Sclerosis. It is called the MS150. I have dreamed of riding in this for years but knew I would never be able to accomplish it.
Well once I got the Falco e-bike system I thought it might be a possibility. I trained for 3 months and then decided to go for it. I still thought it was wishful thinking, but it was for a great cause. I had generated over $1000 in donations from friends for me to ride in this event, so there was no turning back.
Day one was brutal with a headwind and temperatures in the 80s, but I did it! I rode 80 miles all with level 2 assist from the system. It was tough, but with the Falco system's help, I finished it in a little over 10 hours I slept great that night in a tent on a cot. We were woken at 4:30 am on day 2 and started at 6:30 am. I rode the final 70 miles mostly on level 2 with a few levels 3 and 4 bumps for hills and finished around 1:00 pm. I was so excited I was in tears. I can't believe I was able to do it.If you saw me try and walk you would say no way can this guy ride 150 miles in 2 days. With the help of Falco and mind over the body, I did it!
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Simple Tips for Preventing a Belly Bulge
The abdominal region is one of the most troublesome areas when it comes to unwanted fat deposits. In fact, people may possess a slim figure but surprisingly have a belly bulge. This is why abdominal exercises like crunches are the most performed exercises in the gym and at home. Most of the exercise equipments being flashed on our television screens also target these problem areas.
The problems face by people who have a belly bulge is more than skin deep. It is also a good indicator of underlying health problems. A big belly shows that there is an unhealthy fat build-up inside your body. This could indicate medical problems such as heart disease and diabetes for example.
Eating the right diet and living a more active lifestyle is still the best when it comes to eliminating a belly bulge. These don't only help people eliminate fat build-ups but also keeps them from coming back. Living a healthy lifestyle instills discipline prevents them from going back to their old lifestyle.
Furthermore, this combination is sure to increase your energy and vitality levels, helping ensure that you are able to maintain any gains you get from your diet and exercise routine. Here is a guide to help you get started on eliminating love handles and belly bulge the right way.
One of the major reasons why people develop a belly bulge is by taking life a little too easy. Sitting for countless hours on your desk could also contribute to a bigger than usual tummy area. Fat is deposited in the body because it is not burned up and the only way to prevent this is by moving a little bit more.
A belly bulge is so common because fat is deposited easily in these areas. Having a sugar-rich diet can also have a great effect on the amount of fat that your body can process. This is the reason why even people who exercise develop belly bulges because their body could not burn fat fast enough.
It is not enough to eat the right diet without living an active lifestyle. Fat consumption could be reduced by dieting but by not giving the body the option of burning fats only leaves you with a belly bulge.continue reading
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Unless you spend countless hours in the gym and eat the perfect diet day in and day out, you are sure to have some fat deposits troublesome fat deposits in your body. Let's face it, living a healthy lifestyle is not easy but when it comes to removing hard to eliminate fat build-ups there are ways to help us get rid of them. For those looking for a quick and effective way of loosing unwanted fat deposits then using a liposuction cream in the UK could be the one for you.
People who want to get rid of unwanted fat deposits will be happy to know that there are a lot of options available to them. Fat loss methods include traditional liposuction, fat reducing pills and by using a liposuction cream. In the UK, growing awareness and a positive attitude towards health has many people turning to these fat reducing treatments.
When it comes to convenience, using a liposuction cream in the UK could be the best method. You no longer need to undergo expensive liposuction and without the side effects seen in surgery. Aside from helping you burn of fats some liposuction creams also take care of your skin, leaving you not only with a slimmer figure but a healthier looking skin as well.
Fat burning methods also include fat reducing pills and tablets aside from liposuction cream. In the UK, more and more people are turning to less invasive treatments as an alternative to liposuction surgery. However, pills and tablets use the blood stream as a means of getting to hard to remove fat deposits but these may be so clogged that they don't reach these fat deposits at all.
Choosing a liposuction cream in the UK might be difficult given the huge number of products available in the market. One good way is to choose those with natural ingredients. This gives you with the most natural and safest way of burning hard to eliminate cellulite deposits.
Another good way of narrowing down your choices is by reading reviews about liposuction cream in the UK products. This gives you a good idea of what people think about the product and eliminates some of the advertising hype and leaves you in a better position to choose what product really works best for you.continue reading
Male Liposuction Treatments
Looking good is not only demanded from women. Men too feel the pressure to look attractive thus the countless hours of sweating out in the gym. But for some, spending hours at the gym just isn't possible so they turn to male liposuction for treatment. Although the case of male liposuction surgeries isn't as high among women the growing number of those seeking treatment continues to rise every day.
Fat problem areas for men and women slightly differ from each other. Women may suffer from weight gain more easily but the stomach area continues to be a major concern for both sexes. Majority of male liposuction treatments are done in this area similar to the number of women going for stomach liposuction surgeries. In fact, the need for a well defined muscular looking abdomen is higher among men than women.
Male liposuction surgery is not only done for cosmetic purposes but is also indicated for some medical conditions. Gynecomastia or the enlargement of the male breasts is a condition that could be treated by liposuction.
In terms of costs, male liposuction is a little bit more expensive than the female liposuction surgery. Aside from the volume and area where fat is to be extracted another cost factor that is considered is fat composition. Men are more muscular and these fat deposits are often located in these areas. This makes fat extraction more difficult and complicated. Because of the nature and time required for surgery, the cost of male liposuction surgery is slightly higher.
Sex is not a factor in determining the level of medical risks faced by those undergoing liposuction surgeries. The danger of bleeding and infection is an ever present one because liposuction is an invasive medical procedure. Patients are also advised about the time required after surgery. This is why choosing a qualified cosmetic surgeon is advised for those seeking male liposuction treatments. This greatly reduces the risk for developing medical complications and ensures that your surgery is a success.
Developments in medical science haves made male liposuction a highly successful fat reduction treatment. Although eating the right diet and exercise is still the healthiest way of keeping our body's in shape, liposuction surgery could be an excellent compliment for these methods.continue reading


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In NASCAR, a pit stop is a planned event that utilizes a well-trained crew, which has all the tools needed to perform its job quickly and methodically. The same principles apply to color changeovers. Your team needs to be properly trained in the fastest approach procedure to perform the changeover quickly. Your workers also need to have all the tools available to them that help them to perform their duties easily.
Hopper- Shutting down the press to clean a hopper is ineffective and adds to overall down time. The best way to avoid this is to keep the press running as the hopper is cleaned. There are a couple of ways to remove the hopper from the downtime equation.
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The more expensive approach would be the use of a satellite hopper. This hopper would be mobile, allowing for the next color to be staged prior to changeover. When the job completes, the loader for the feed throat is removed from the stationary hopper and attached to the satellite hopper. The press is restarted, using material from the satellite hopper while the stationary hopper is cleaned and reloaded.
When the stationary hopper is ready, the mobile unit is removed from the area, cleaned and prepped for the next changeover. This method works extremely well for materials that don't require dry time. However, when material requires drying, the throughput of the satellite dryer needs to allow for drying the new material. If the satellite hopper only holds 2 hours worth of material, but you need 4 hours to dry the material in the hopper, you still have 2 hours of unnecessary downtime. Plan your equipment and approach.
The goal of any facility that practices lean manufacturing ideologies is for color changes to typically take between 3 to 7 minutes; 15 minutes if there are complications such as hot runner use or above normal purging needs.
Press-Side Loading is method is far more economical, and easier to implement. The hose is disconnected from the hopper, and draws material from a bucket or small container while the hopper is being cleaned. When utilizing this approach, remember that material taken out of a dryer can be used for up to an hour without drawing in enough moisture to affect your process. Based on this information, material can be drained from the hopper 1 hour before the order is complete so the hopper can be cleaned and prepped for the next color. Again, it is important to note that material that requires drying time can affect your ability to quickly change colors. One way around this is to use material that is vacuum packed in a foil bag. In most cases the material was packed hot, which removes the moisture in the pellet and because of the packaging technique moisture isn't able to get back in. Calculate how many pounds you will need for proper drying time and fill the hopper using the foil bags first.
Combination: In this method, material is dried at another location in preparation for the changeover. The hose is removed from the hopper 1 hour prior to the changeover to allow for cleaning of the dryer to take place. The press continues to run out of a bucket or barrel until the order is complete. Dry material is loaded into the hopper prior to the changeover. It is important to note that the amount of dry material loaded depends upon the amount of dry time required for the wet material that was loaded on top of the dry material. It is also recommended that you load enough material to supply your machine with 1 hour of extra drying. This helps to compensate for non-dried material that funnels through the center of the hopper.
Screw & Barrel: Part of quick changeover depends on having presses outfitted with one shot loaders. Hose lengths should be limited to only what is needed to attach to hopper and one shot, allowing enough slack to move barrel back and forth. The hopper side of hose should be outfitted for easy conversion to a material wand, and vice versa. In preparation for establishing a changeover procedure, shut the material loader off with the press running the job that you are creating a procedure for. Make sure the loader is shut off with the crew having rotated back, waiting for the mold to open. After the shot in the mold is ejected, begin counting how many cycles the press runs before the screw runs dry. This gives you the shot throughput. Record this number for later use which will be outlined in this article.
Next Week—Step 3: Color Planning
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Garrett MacKenzie is the owner and editor of www.plastic411.com. MacKenzie has held engineering/management positions for 16 years, and his plastics career spans more than three decades. He currently provides training in plastics injection molding. His next training event is a Scientific Molding Work Shop, to be held in Dalton, GA from March 24-25, 2018. For more information about the event, visit the plastic411.com website. He can also be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Genre: Drama
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- Release Date: 11/20/2017
- Dimensional Weight: 0.4
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A new report into health and social care funding has concluded that strengthening provision in local communities and in people's homes will be key to reshaping health and care services over the next 15 years. Dr Phil McCarvill, chief adviser at the NHS Confederation, explores the issues.
A number of things are evident from A number of things are evident from Securing the future: Funding health and social care to the 2030s, published last month by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and Health Foundation and commissioned by the NHS Confederation.
First, the report lays bare the scale of the demand and financial challenges facing the NHS and social care system over the next 15 years:
Second, it shows that without a radical change of emphasis, these demand pressures would require an unprecedented increase in acute care provision. "The combined effect of population growth, ageing and an increased burden of chronic disease is that hospital activity will grow substantially over the next 15 years," the report says. "Our model projects that in the status quo scenario, emergency admissions would almost double over the next 15 years."
And third, it highlights that while much of the media and political interest in the report has focused on the financial implications, the real message to emerge is that if we want to avoid having to dramatically increase hospital provision, what is really required is a fundamental rebalancing of the delivery of care: "Alongside any increased funding, significant changes would need to be made to use resources well. If the NHS is not to build a substantial number of new hospitals to meet rising demand, care models will need to be transformed so that care is based closer to people's homes."
It concludes that a sustainable, high-quality healthcare system is likely to involve more focus on supporting primary and community services, not less.
Shifting the balance
Rebalancing care will require an unprecedented shift in emphasis. "Without significant changes to demand through better disease prevention and health promotion action and/or radically different models of care. While it may be possible to 'bend' the demand curve, our projections show that changes would need to be very substantial if acute activity were not to increase."
This report should help set the agenda for health and care leaders over the next decade. It should trigger a system-wide conversation about the right balance of services in hospitals, community services, mental health, ambulance services, primary care and social care. At the centre of this conversation must be what is right for the people who use and rely on health and care services. Our sense is that what is best for the individual, care closer to home, is also likely to be better for the system.
So how do we begin this process?
There are a number of initial steps that will get us off on the right footing:
The logic is clear, what is needed now is to back this worldview. That is why, the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers have joined forces to develop the new Community Network. The network brings together NHS community trusts, community interest companies providing NHS community services and combined acute and community and mental health and community services.
Together, we want to strengthen the focus on community services and enhance key relationships between community services, primary care and social care because we know that this will be vital to transforming care so that we have a 21st century health and care system that meets the needs of our 21st century population.
The publication of Securing the future and the birth of the Community Network are important developments for those of us who have been making the case for enhanced provision of community services. As the report concludes: "We can only achieve the shared goal of a reshaped health and social care system by strengthening provision in local communities and in people's homes."
To find out more about the Community Network, contact Phil McCarvill – email@example.com @phil_mccarvill.
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The book is certainly worth reading, we should not be losing this kind of history, and future generations of the author's family will have something that many others wish they did.
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Osamu Dazai (19 June, 1909 – 13 June, 1948) was an author from Japan who is considered to be one of the most important writers of fiction from that country.
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I really liked the way this book was presented, each chapter deals with one Bond book that Fleming wrote, and which parts of it were inspired by the author's life. Whether it's the women, the cars, guns, or drinks the author takes the relevant parts of the book and connects them to experiences in Fleming's life.
Book Review: The Atlantis Gene by A. G. Riddle
I specifically enjoyed the author's weaving of scientific and geological occurrences, like the Genetic Bottleneck theory and The Youngest Toba eruption which had nearly wiped out all humanity 70,000 years ago. I actually had to go and do my own research because the theory was so far-fetched.
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Welcome to the 14th annual Fisch Haus Tuesday Night Jazz Series!
On Saturday, March 31 at 7:30PM, Fisch Haus, in collaboration with Vibrant ICT, will present an evening of music and discussion about the Kodaly philosophy and methods of musical education. The program will include a
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I think we can all agree that 2018 was a tough year for the marketing industry and especially for marketing executives. Increasing consumer demands, adapting data-driven technology and algorithms, growing pressures to prove business value and return on investment — the list of challenges CMOs faced with could go on and on.
Even with all that the previous year put on us, marketers are conquering; it's just what we do. We collaborate, we innovate, and we pivot to not only get the job done but to grow. Speaking of… growth is top of mind for marketers going into 2019, and what better way to do that than attending events with the most innovative minds in the industry?
However, did you know that less than 50% of marketers have a standardized process to measure the value of attending or sponsoring events? To avoid falling into this statistic, don't miss how to maximize your return on events.
Whether you're the CMO for a B2B company or a major retail brand, if growth is at the top of your priority list, you simply can't miss these 10 industry events in 2019:
ANA's 2019 Brand Masters Conference
February 27th-March 1st | San Diego, CA
The Brand Masters Conference is basically the springtime version of ANA's must-attend fall event, The Masters of Marketing Conference (dates still TBD). It's also so much more than just a conference, it's also the Effie Awards North America award ceremony where the best of the best in advertising will be recognized.
At this event, you will learn from other top-tier CMOs and industry leaders as they share insights on establishing strong, results-driven brand marketing within their organizations. Top topics will include driving sales growth and profitability and how to continue proving marketing's real business value and return on investment.
Register here and don't forget to join the conversation online with #ANABrand.
MediaPost's Brand Insider Summit D2C
March 4th-7th | Austin, TX
Whether you manage a new direct-to-consumer retail brand or an established brand, everyone has been affected by the digital landscape. New native digital brands are trying to learn how to integrate some traditional methods such as TV and offline media while disrupted legacy brands are still learning how to put digital first.
At Brand Insider Summit, these two groups come together to collaborate to teach each other about data strategy and performance, personalization digital brand building, cross-screen media planning and innovate tech stacks. From sessions, roundtables, activities and cocktail networking opportunities, there are numerous opportunities to pick the brains of the industry's leading minds.
Get registered for MediaPost's event here.
March 9th-14th | Austin, TX
After you're done with the Brand Insider Conference, take an extended stay in Austin for SXSW. Now, this conference knows how to attract the worlds most creative minds! SXSW is a massive 2-week conglomerate of industry conferences and music festivals. Professionals in film, media, and music come together from around the globe to combine network and education with extreme entertainment.
Whether you the CMO of a cosmetic brand or the CMO of a financial service company, SXSW has something for you. From AI, data, and algorithms to design, social media and storytelling, this conference has the best of the best on stage covering it all.
If you're looking for an excuse to have a little fun while taking home invaluable insights, register here.
IEG World 2019
March 18th-20th | Chicago, IL
Today, authenticity is a necessity for success. Now more than, CMOs need to stop following the status quo and begin really A/B testing new, creative and transformative ideas that will drive the growth being demanded of CEOs and consumers.
By going against the status quo, industries including media, sports, music, causes, entertainment, tv, fashion, retail and more have all benefited and had extreme business transformations. At IEG, you will learn how to do that for your brand by collaborating with the industry's leading innovators and creatives to embrace the concept of the unknown.
Are you ready to go beyond the basics and drive the business impact you've been working so hard to achieve? Get registered for IEG World today.
AAF's AdMerica
March 25th-26th | Washington DC
There is a revolution happening in the marketing industry. The rapid cultural changes among businesses and consumers have presented marketers with serious challenges. Those who have chosen not to face these challenges are having a difficult thriving in such a competitive environment. The decisions we make now will be impacting the media, data, and technology of our future both professionally and personally.
At the AAF's AdMerica conference, the world's top advertisers come together to have this pivotal conversation. Decisions 20/20 invites the industry together for a two-day event to discuss and explore first hand the technology, social and data advances that are driving the changes of tomorrow.
Will you sit on the sidelines as this revolution happens, or will you pioneer the wave of change at this year's Decisions 20/20? Get registered here.
Forrester's Consumer Marketing Forum
April 2nd-3rd | New York, NY
Growth has been the topic at the top of every CMO's agenda going into 2019, especially for marketers leading direct-to-consumer brands. Consumer expectations are becoming increasingly more demanding each day and keeping up with the trends can be exhausting.
This conference is the perfect place to get all caught up. The two-day forum will have leading DTC players from legacy brands covering topics including key demographic, behavioral and technological trends power consumers' embrace, the fundamental challenges and changes longstanding assumptions of consumer marketing, and the search for differentiation in the most crowded industries.
If you're ready to accelerate your brand's growth in the new year, get registered here
The CMO Club's Spring Innovation and Inspiration Summit
April 9th-10th | Marina del Rey, CA
One of the downfalls of some of the larger conferences is the amount of time CMOs spend getting sold too. If you are the kind of person who wants an event solely focused around education, The CMO Club's events are right up your alley.
The Spring Innovation and Inspiration Summit, in particular, is a no vendor selling, education only environment. CMOs from all over the country get together in a very intimate and trusted environment to share insights on today's toughest marketing challenges and learn from main stage panels and collaborative break-out sessions. Don't forget about the entertainment, as the event always has surprise appearances by celebrity artists and guests!
Register here to attend the Spring Innovation and Inspiration Summit.
Forrester's CX NYC
June 11th-12th | New York, NY
Customer experience has been a driving factor for marketers for decades. Luckily, today we have access to technologies that allow us to keep with the increasing consumer needs. This technology has allowed us to become more professional, more analytical and more business value driven. But we have only touched the surface of the customer experience we are capable of providing.
At CX NYC, the answer to the question, "what's next for CX" will be answered. Discussions will revolve around innovation that is evidence-based, quantitative techniques (such as behavioral economics) and qualitative research (such as ethnographics). This conference will allow you to provide the customer experience your consumers not only want but demand.
Get registered online today before the pricing increases on January 1st.
Marketing Nation Summit
October 21st-24th | Las Vegas, NV
Digital transformation, advertising, IT, services. As marketing professionals, keeping up with all the technology we use to manage these areas can be taxing. Digital marketers have increasing demands to measure how consumers are engaging with their brands and campaigns. As such, they are constantly searching for the best technologies to showcase the efforts of their hard work.
Is there really a better place to learn about what the latest and greatest in martech than in the heart of tech, San Fransisco? I think not. Marketing Nation not only looks extremely fun, but the keynote speakers are incredible, to say the least. From Acadamy and Grammy Award-Winner, Jamie Foxx, to Former CMO of Airbnb, Jonathan Mildenhall, this is a prime place to get inspiration and learn from the best of the best in marketing.
Don't miss out on this awesome event. Get registered for the summit here.
Adweek's Advertising Week
September 23rd-26th | New York, NY
Advertising Week is a great place to evaluate the entire marketing industry from it's past, to where we are today. Explore the ever-changing landscape with leaders from the marketing, advertising, technology, and creative spaces. This week-long event is jam-packed with discussions about where we have been and where we are going with the current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the entire industry on a global scale.
This event gathers nearly 100K attendees and has industry-leading keynote speakers such as Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, Sir Martin Sorrell and more. From inspirational presentations, concerts and awards, this event is full of networking opportunities and entertainment.
Registration hasn't opened up yet, but make sure to join the online conversation at #AWNewYork to keep up with updates.
Did we leave anything off the list? If you suggest a conference that we left off, please leave it in the comments below. We look forward to seeing you and your team at this year's top industry events and conferences!