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The FDA expanded the approved marketing of the 23andMe Personal Genome Service Pharmacogenetic Reports test to include information about 33 genetic variants that may be linked with a patient's ability to metabolize some medications to help inform discussions with a health care provider, according to an agency press release.
"This test is a step forward in making information about genetic variants available directly to consumers and better inform their discussions with their health care providers. We know that consumers are increasingly interested in genetic information to help make decisions about their health care," Tim Stenzel, director of the FDA's Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in the release.
The FDA said it granted the expansion based on data that the 23andMe's manufacturer provided to show that the test is accurate and provides reproducible results.
This announcement is the latest within the past several past years that expands the use of the 23andMe test and genetic information in health care.
In 2014, 23andMe and Pfizer teamed up to study potential genetic factors associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A year later, 23andMe began enrollment into a genomic study of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in collaboration with Pfizer and the Lupus Research Institute.
In 2017, the FDA authorized marketing of 23andMe for 10 diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and celiac disease. Then in March of this year, the FDA authorized more marketing for the 23andMe test, this time for three mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 most common among people of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Increasingly, use of genetic information as a means to estimate disease risk is finding its way into health care. In July, Geisinger Health System began giving its patients the option of having their blood drawn to see if they have any gene variations that cause heart disease and early-stage cancers, but not diseases considered nonactionable. Healio has also previously reported on ways that could potential make the most of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, including discussing goals and limitations with patients seeking to use these tests.
Despite the stream of new uses for genetic information, other FDA officials cautioned that not all genetic tests are alike and urged everyone to investigate any such tests' claims cautiously.
"We are warning consumers about many such genetic tests being marketed directly to consumers or offered through health care providers that claim to predict how a patient will respond to specific medications. Tests that make such claims that have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not supported by prescribing recommendations in the FDA-approved drug label, may not be supported by scientific and clinical evidence, and may not be accurate," Jeffrey Shuren, MD, JD, director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health and Janet Woodcock, MD, director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said in a separate press release.
"We note our concern about health care providers and patients inappropriately selecting or changing drug treatment based on the results from insufficiently substantiated genetic tests, which could lead to potentially serious health consequences for patients. For example, a patient may change the dose of their medication for a particular condition or disease based on the results of an unproven genetic test, which may result in inadequate care or worsening illness," they added.- by Janel Miller
Stenzel, Shuren and Woodcock all work for the FDA.
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We have known for some time that certain patients respond differently to similar medications. Some patients are fast metabolizers, meaning they clear and deactivate some medications quickly and some are slow metabolizers. Many people have also seen this in life with alcohol as many Asians have what is called "Asian Flush" and they cannot clear the alcohol as efficiently as other people.
The potential here with the FDA's recent decision to expand marketing of 23andMe to include medication metabolism is that doctors can now screen for certain genetic predispositions that will help physicians choose the best and most effective medication. For example, some patients deactivate and metabolize Plavix (clopidogrel, Sanofi-Aventis) too quickly for this particular medication to be effective. If the physician has the power to screen for the genetic variant that speeds up the metabolism the physician will be able to avoid using clopidogrel on those patients and choose another more effective medication.
Medical practitioners should be prepared for several questions from patients in light of the FDA's recent decision.
One: Should I undergo genetic screening? The answer to this depends on the treatment and medication involved. For life or death questions, like the best treatment post cardiac arrest, then it would be wise to make sure you are getting the most effective treatment. If, however, the question is about which antibiotic will be most effective, since we are talking about 80% effectiveness vs. 75% effectiveness, the genetic screen may not be worth the cost and effort at this time.
Two: How accurate is the test? I would tell patients who ask that this test only gives limited data. As Tim Stenzel, MD, PhD, director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, put it, "The test is not intended to provide information on a patient's ability to respond to any specific medication. The test does not describe an association between the detected variants and any specific drug nor whether a person will or will not respond to a particular drug. Furthermore, health care providers should not use the test to make any treatment decisions. Results from this test should be confirmed with independent pharmacogenetic testing before making any medical decisions."
However, if 23andMe or another genetic test pans out and is validated, it will bring in a new age of precision personalized medicine paring the best treatment option for the patient.
Disclosures: Segal does not report any relevant financial disclosures.
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Actor Bill Nighy receives award for services to radio drama at BBC ceremony
Bill Nighy and The Archers have been honoured at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Nighy, 67, received the special award for services to radio drama, which recognises his contribution to audio drama throughout his long career.
The Love Actually star was presented his accolade by Scott & Bailey actress Amelia Bullmore.
He said: "I was apprenticed on BBC Radio and I am as proud of my involvement there as of anything in my professional life.
"Long may it provide its unparalleled service and entertainment."
BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers was honoured with the outstanding contribution award for its domestic abuse and coercive control storyline involving Helen Titchener.
The storyline gripped the nation as Helen, played by Louiza Patikas, suffer increasing domestic abuse at the hands of Rob, played by Timothy Watson.
Last year, the BBC reported that thousands of people struggling with domestic violence had contacted the BBC action l ine as a result of The Archers.
The award ceremony, hosted by Sir Lenny Henry and BBC's director of radio and music Bob Shennan, was held in Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House.
The BBC says the awards "recognise the cultural significance, range and originality of audio drama (on air and online) and credit the creativity of the actors, writers, producers, sound designers and others who work within the field."
Winners in the drama category included The Sky Is Wider, Life Lines and the dramatisation of French author Emile Zola's Blood, Sex and Money.
The Fall's Valene Kane, Penny Dreadful star Danny Sapani, Land Girls actress Christine Bottomley and Lee Rufford were recognised for acting roles.
Comedy awards went to Secret Kebabs and Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopedia of Evolution.
Mr Shennan said: " This impressive list of winners illustrates the range and uniqueness of audio drama in its ability to tell stories like no other medium, transporting listeners to the world of imagination.
"It's evident the genre attracts high- calibre talent and there's a fantastic audio drama community right across the UK, producing world-class content for the enjoyment of millions.
"I'm proud of the achievements of everyone nominated for these awards and I want to congratulate all of the winners."
Audio dramas broadcast in English in the United Kingdom between October 1 2015 and October 31 2016 are eligible for the awards.
Audio dramas published online for free listening are also eligible for the same period.
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Channel Maintenance
Each winter the District removes accumulations of woody debris from the Boise River to help maintain a clear channel to reduce the risk of flooding during high river flows. Loose debris can get caught up on bridges or other channel obstructions during higher flows and cause localized flooding damage. Once an obstruction causes the water to overtop the banks, it's difficult to predict where the flood water will go.
Generally, the District only removes trees that have already fallen in the river or are about to fall in the channel. If a tree is ready to fall, the District often cuts the trunk 2 to 3 feet above the ground and leaves the root in place to help keep the bank stable. Woody debris needs a drying period prior to burning. The District places wet woody debris outside of the river channel, often in piles designed to provide temporary wildlife habitat.
The District clears different areas each winter with the goal of clearing the entire length of the river within District boundaries every 3 years. However, the pace of work depends on river conditions each year - we only work in the river when flows at Glenwood Bridge are below 350 cubic feet per second. While we're out there working we also remove and dispose of tires, trash and other debris.
Channel maintenance is completed under permits from the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers, and consistent with a protocol for tree and brush removal that is approved by the agencies. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality approves debris burning each week based on weather conditions and stops burning any time air quality is potentially at risk.
Bank Stabilization
Rivers naturally move laterally over time. Sometimes this movement can put property at risk when banks destabilize and erode. The District works with property owners to stabilize eroding banks by placing rock in the river and along the banks to redirect flows and reduce erosion. Generally, this work is requested and largely funded by the property owner, but guided by the District to ensure an effective outcome. The District plants willows in or immediately behind rocks placed along the bank to further stabilize the banks and reestablish vegetation.
Gravel Removal
From time to time, the District works with highway districts to remove gravel at key locations. Accumulated gravel can alter river flow and present a significant risk during a flood. Accumulated gravel is removed from the channel and used by the highway districts for construction projects, which saves taxpayer money.


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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sittin around the house takin care of my sick little boy. He is experincing his first allergy bomb in his nine months on this earth. Although it does suck and even more for him, I think this is the very best for his little immune system. I think thats why my generation and all those after are always sick. We kept our kids in the ac instead of letting them play in ther dirt and get exposed to the first pollen of each year. This will be good for him in the long run. Even though hes got a runny nose and sneeze he still trucks around like nothing phases him. Rocket can crawl now and sees everything in a new light. Everyday he becomes more and more addictive. Hes really a trip to watch and hang out with. We love em like nothin else. 4 bridges art festival was a little slow on sat but sun turned out to be great. What a great show and great people. I had more friends at this show then I have ever been at. We have some really great artists here in chattanooga and a strong a talented clay movement here and ready to bust wide open. If you havent met Stephanie Stueffer or TJ than you really need to. They were the emerging artists at 4 bridges this year and their work is off the hook. Very cool couple. Now local potter Anderson Bailey who is in my old studio over at loose cannons. His work is incredible and soon to explode chattanooga. Over all the show was great. I was glad to be there representing Chattanooga and my work. I will be in Birmingham AL for the Magic City Art Connection April 23-25. I did finally get my tomatoes in the garden. Theres a nice cool shady place where Rocket chews on his toothbrush and shares with sandy the next door neighbors pug. They love each other and their hygiene.
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Just got back from giving a workshop at John C Campbell Folkschool. What an awsome place. I got to be there when the new leaves were coming in and the days were'nt as hot as they are gonna be. It wasn't as busy as most months there which was really nice. Mike Lalone, the clay resident invited me up after we chatted while ana took photos of his pots. That was about a year and 1/2 ago. I've since gotten the workshop buzz and have booked with a handfull of craftschools. I still do about 10 shows a year and having the workshop supplement in between I can spend a little more time on our house and hopefully a good garden this year. I met some really great artists and craftsmen/women. The food was great. You get to really hear the quick and interesting stories of peoples lives while you eat. Everybody from everywhere. My students were on fire. They really jumped from where they were at with the clay to ideas that inspired me as well as making a frienship in a weeks time. I would like to give another workshop emphazing the wood kiln and more bold and sculptural pots. The cooking classes are where its at though and I will be taking a class soon enough. You could smell the barbeque wafting through the trees if you passed by. Made me crazy. I've been pushing my thrown and slab built pots as well as the slab handles. My pots primarily consist of slab handles except for my mugs which I prefer for know. My next event is the 4 Bridges art festival here in Chattanooga starting april 17 and 18. For upcoming workshops and shows check out my website www.shadowpottery.com Also had a great ester when I got back with my family and family of good friends. Cooked two hams, mamas homemade mustard mac n cheese, twice baked potatoes and alot of hungry friends. Good beer, good food, good friends,good lord.
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Turn Off That Pressure Cooker and Get a Life
My 12th summer I suffered from canner's fatigue when my sister, brother, Mom, and I canned an astonishing 1,243 jars of fruits and vegetable. We weren't far into the summer when we all thought mom's great idea was getting a bit demanding. We searched the phone book hoping to find a local chapter of Canners Anonymous, but couldn't find one. Problem two was where to store all these jars of food. Then Mom began asking people for watermelon rinds. Something was clearly up.
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We've been anticipating this week for some time now. September had its fair share of high-profile releases like Star Wars, Citizen Kane and Ben-Hur, but the first week in October brings a number of great titles to shelves.
The re-releases are again the highlight as Disney brings Lion King out of the vault for a special Blu-ray release in both 2D and 3D. Even better (to some), Quentin Taratino has brought Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown to the format. There are plenty more to choose from this week, including a few great new releases as well.
Beauty and the Beast is already out on Blu-ray, but now a 3D version is available. Another title already on Blu-ray is The Walking Dead, but now a special 3-disc Special Edition is available on the format with new featurettes. Lastly, a very cool Limited Edition globe case is available for Planet Earth.
The following titles can now be found on DVD and Blu-ray.
Fast Five - One of this summer's biggest blockbusters races into home entertainment with an exceptional DVD and Blu-ray release. The film won over both critics and fans alike with a $616 million global take and a slew of positive reviews - at least relative to past installments. It even earned a quick green light for Fast and Furious 6.
The video quality is outstanding, but the sound mix is even better. Turn the volume up high, especially if you have a surround system, as this movie accesses the entire thing with great detail and balance. Dwayne Johnson is a huge reason for the film's success and the special features seem to acknowledge this with more than one featurettes focused on his involvement. Otherwise, this is a solid collection of extra material for movie fans to enjoy.
- Extended Cut (two minutes longer than theatrical)
- Second Screen Interactive Viewing
- Picture-in-Picture Track: Producer Neal H. Moritz, actor/producer Vin Diesel, director Justin Lin, supervising stunt director Mike Gunther.
- Scene Explorer: Breakdown of the opening scene.
- Audio Commentary: Director Justin Lin
- The Big Train Heist
- A New Set of Wheels
- Reuniting the Team
- Dom's Journey
- Brian O'Connor: From Fed to Con
- Enter Federal Agent Hobbs
- Dom vs. Hobbs
- Inside the Vault Chase
- On Set with Director Justin Lin
- Deleted Scenes
- Tyrese TV
- Gag Reel
VERDICT: Buy it. Everybody needs a guilty pleasure or two on their shelf.
Scre4m - The Scream franchise took a box office hit with its first installment that couldn't reach the $100 million mark at the global box office. Still, the studio has given the go-ahead for Scream 5. Our review said Scream 4 "almost captures the same magic [as the original Scream]." If you like this franchise, this is worth owning.
A decent sound mix highlights this moderate DVD/Blu-ray release. But we've come to expect that much out of the Scream franchise, which obviously relies on its sneaky sound design to engage the audience. This release has the basics of any home video title, with nothing special to get excited about.
- Audio Commentary: Director Wes Craven and Stars Hayden Panettiere and Emma Roberts. Never Campbell phones in a few times.
- 26 Minutes of Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Gag Reel
- The Making of Scream 4
- Scream 4 Video Game Promotion
VERDICT: Rent it. There are better guilty pleasures this week - see above.
African Cats - Lion King will take the headlines as this week's exotic animal film to buy, but don't let African Cats go unnoticed. It's a stellar documentary that blurs the line between narrative and documentary filmmaking, thanks to a fleshed out true story of rivalry in the animal kingdom.
This film has two stars - the lion/cheetah storylines and the cinematography. Thankfully, the DVD/Blu-ray of African Cats does the latter justice with a colorful and sleek transfer. Samuel L. Jackson headlines the film and an obvious ADR of animal noises is well-mixed, albeit seemingly created in post (I may be wrong). The small selection of bonus features are mostly self-serving for the Disney creators, but an interactive commentary brings featurettes to this release that showcase the creative process.
- Filmmaker Annotations - various inside looks at production from crew
- Disney & Nature
- Save the Savannah
- Music Video
- Sneak Peeks
VERDICT: Buy it. Consider it a companion piece for The Lion King.
The League - Fantasy sports is a huge market. It's an untapped audience, too. But The League has capitalized on sports fans and fantasy sports lovers with a hilarious group of characters that most viewers wish were their own friends. Its low-brow humor and universally recognizable (amongst sports fans) plot points have made it a success for FX. Season two ramps up everything, inluding the special features available on the home video.
- Deleted Scenes
- Kluneberg Paint by Numbers
- El Notario
- Taco Tones Productions Presents: I'm Inside Me, Notarize!
- Taco Tones Productions Presents: Vinegar Strokes
- Andre's Extended Fads
- Ruxin's Wedding Video
- Alt Nation
- Gag Reel
VERDICT: Buy it if you have season one.
Bored to Death - Three lovable actors with nasty on-screen personas take on a second season of their sometimes-high-brow show. When the show hits its jokes, it's hard to top. But they don't always hit and that makes a polarizing show amongst fans and critics. But season two comes to DVD and Blu-ray just under a week before the third season arrives on HBO.
- Five Audio Commentaries
- Bored to Death: Inside the Mind of Jonathan Ames
- Outtakes
- Deleted Scenes
VERDICT: Buy it if you have season one.
The Lion King (2D and 3D) -A hugely successful animated classic made even more money with its recent two-week re-release in theaters. Clearly audiences still love the Academy Award-winning film, but now they can see it on Blu-ray and in 3D at home. The Lion King has earned its place in history with iconic music, animation and storytelling. The bonus features on this release bring some intriguing stories from the Disney vault, including the fact that this was made by the B-team at the time, as Disney expected Pocahontas to be the real hit. Go figure.
The video transfer is perfect. Every pixel of animation is pristine. When the 3D conversion works, it is great, but when it doesn't it's a distraction. Overall, the real star here is the quality of picture. If you own the DVD version, you'll see the difference. The Lion King is also an auditory feast. The Oscar-winning music is put on a pedestal with a flawless 7.1-surround mix that brings out the best in every sound system. The bonus features are great, but come up in a small screen-within-a-screen that includes a frustratingly difficult way to make it full screen. Once you do that, it's mostly an assortment of 4x3 featurettes and spends far too much time on the Broadway musical spin-off. Yet somehow it doesn't detract form the overall release, partly because it's just such a great film. Be sure to check out the Bloopers first.
- Disney Second Screen
- Audio Commentary: Producer Don Hahn and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff
- Pride of The Lion King
- The Lion King: A Memoir - Don Hahn
- Dozens of featurettes in Disney's Virtual Vault
- Deleted & Alternate Scenes
- The Morning Report
- Bloopers & Outtakes
- Interactive Art Gallery
- Sing-Along Mode
- Sneak Peeks
VERDICT: Buy it.
Pulp Fiction - Americans have been waiting for what seems like forever for this Blu-ray. Quentin Tarantino personally supervised the transfer of his most famous film. Typically when the directors supervise it themselves, we get those truly memorable transfers. The sonically memorable film also gets a hell of an audio mix. As expected, this overdue release is everything we hoped for - and more.
The "and more" rests comfortably in the bonus features. A few retrospective interviews give us a present-day look back at the slew of iconic characters that make up the true ensemble piece. Over three hours of bonus materials includes those interviews and other featurettes you may recognize from the DVD.
- Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat
- Here are Some Facts on the Fiction
- Pulp Fiction: The Facts – Documentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Scenes Montages
- Production Design Featurette
- Siskel & Ebert At the Movies: The Tarantino Generation
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Cannes Film Festival – Palme D'Or Acceptance Speech
- Charlie Rose Show
- Marketing Gallery
- Still Gallery
- Enhanced Trivia Track
VERDICT: Buy it.
Jackie Brown - The 'other' Quentin Tarantino Blu-ray re-release this week is not quite as elaborate as its shelfmate, but deserves praise in its own way. Some love and some hate this film, but rest assured it won't get much better than this Blu-ray. The Tarantino-approved transfer is as colorful as ever (albeit dark tones) and the sound mix highlights the music that drives the film. Don't let the superb quality of Pulp Fiction takes away from this release - it's a must-own in its own way.
- Breaking Down Jackie Brown
- Jackie Brown: How it Went Down
- A Look Back at Jackie Brown
- "Chicks With Guns" Video
- Siskel and Ebert "At the Movies"
- Jackie Brown on MTV
- Marketing Gallery
- Still Galleries
- Trivia Track
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes
- Soundtrack Chapters
- Robert Forster Trailers
- Pam Grier Trailers
- Pam Grier Radio Spots
VERDICT: Buy it.
Life is Beautiful - Roberto Benigni shot into the spotlight with his Oscar-winning role in this 1997 Holocaust film. That year, he won one of the film's three Academy Awards (Best Actor, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Score). It's a true tear-jerker about perserverance and the innocence of a young boy in the midst of one of the most horrific events in human history. But as heartbreaking as Life is Beautiful might be, it's also filled with huge laughs and light-hearted moments.
We aren't sure why this film is getting a Blu-ray release now. It doesn't bring much to the table besides the film itself. It isn't a particularly handsome transfer and the sound mix is just decent. It also comes with bare-bones supplements. For whatever reason, it doesn't include Benigni's unforgettable Oscar moments.
- Making Life Beautiful
- Academy Award Television Commercials
- Theatrical Trailer
VERDICT: A great film, but skip this Blu-ray Lite. There may be a better anniversary release someday.
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure - One of Tim Burton's breakout films also continued the meteoric rise to fame of Paul Reuben's Pee-Wee Herman character. Pee-Wee's Big Adventure comes to Blu-ray at a great time. We've been waiting for more news about the upcoming Pee-Wee Herman movie since news hit in 2010 about it possibly coming together. At least fans of the character can now add him to their Blu-ray collection.
Much like Life is Beautiful, we're not sure exactly why this is making its way to Blu-ray. There are no significant milestones or anniversaries being labeled alongside this release. But as any fan of the show will proclaim, there is never a bad time for Pee-Wee Herman. Unfortunately, this Blu-ray doesn't really do much other than simply arrive in the Blu-ray format. The video and audio are hardly improved and the bonus features are the same as the DVD.
- Commentary with Director Tim Burton and Actor/Co-Writer Paul Reubens
- Production Sketches and Storyboards
- Deleted Scenes
- Music-Only Track with Commentary by Danny Elfman
- Theatrical Trailer
VERDICT: Skip it. If you do not have the DVD, it is worth a rental.
The Cider House Rules - This drama earned seven Academy Award nominations and won two (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor). A deep cast and high drama made this one of 1999's best and it finally reaches Blu-ray. The soft look of the film comes across smooth as ever on Blu-ray and the subtle environmental sounds are accented by a new lossless mix. There is not much to write home about in the special features department, as it only gives the bare minimum and we've seen it all before.
- Audio Commentary with Director Lasse Hallström, Screenwriter John Irving and Producer Richard N. Gladstein
- The Cider House Rules: The Making of an American Classic
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
VERDICT: Rent it.
Space Jam - It's hard to forget some of the amazing moments in Space Jam. But the real question is whether or not it holds up with Michael Jordan out of the spotlight. Of course, Looney Tunes and Bill Murray cannot be topped in the film, but Jordan's presence gives it a sense of importance in a time where he was everything in the sports world. The film looks great on Blu-ray, but the special features are the same as the previously released DVD.
VERDICT: Rent it.
The current streak of great DVD/Blu-ray weeks continues with next week's headliner The Tree of Life. Other notable titles include Horrible Bosses and a personal favorite Camp Nowhere.
Stay tuned every Tuesday for the latest breakdowns of DVD and Blu-ray releases and follow me on Twitter at @Eisentower30 for even more updates.


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An elegant vessel
The Oseberg ship is a particularly fine vessel, and the person who had it made spent considerable resources on the decoration of the ship.
Decorated with animal ornamentation
The prow and stern is richly carved with beautiful animal ornamentation far below the waterline and up along the prow, which ends in a spiralling serpent's head. Such an ornately decorated ship has undoubtedly been reserved for special members of the aristocracy.
Room for 30 oarsmen
The Oseberg ship could be both sailed and rowed. There are 15 oar holes on each side so fully manned, the ship would have had 30 oarsmen. In addition, there was a helmsman at the steering oar and a lookout who stood in the bow. The oars are made of pine, and some of them show traces of painted decorations. The oars show no signs of wear, so perhaps they were made especially for the burial.
Made of oak
The Oseberg ship was built in southwestern Norway around the year 820, and is made of oak. Each of the strakes overlaps the one below and they are fixed with iron rivets. The side of the ship consists of 12 strakes. Below the waterline, they are only 2‒ 3 cm thick, while the two upper strakes are a little thicker. The deck is made of loose pine planks. The mast is also pine and was between 10 and 13 metres high.
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This 100% cotton is a wonderful, soft handle yarn, which is perfect for all year round knitting, from light, summery projects to warmer, all seasons knits. It lends itself to beautifully textured pieces, which showcase its great stitch definition perfectly. It is also available in a bright and pretty colour palette and, importantly, is machine washable, making it ideal for those wanting easy care.
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Although many people consider it somewhat traditional, if you have naturally curly or kinky hair, pressing and curling your hair is a great natural alternative to a perm or relaxer. Admittedly time-consuming, it does take some concentration. However, practice does make the process easier as you go along.
Wash and condition your hair with a moisturizing or vitamin-rich shampoo and conditioner. It is important to restore moisture to your hair whenever possible because of the heat involved in the straightening process.
Apply a heat protectant spray and comb hair to the ends with a wide-tooth comb. Blow your hair dry while combing through to remove tangles. Plug in an electronic pressing comb or place a manual pressing comb on the burner of a stove on high heat.
Part hair into four sections. Start with section at the bottom right. Pin up the remaining three sections. Make another part along the bottom hair line and pin up the remaining hair in that section.
Eliminate the extra heat from the pressing comb by gently blowing on it. Run the pressing comb through a 3-inch section of hair. Be sure to run the comb straight down to the end of the hair strand. Repeat until hair is smooth. Return the electronic pressing comb to a heat protected surface. A manual pressing comb should be returned to the stove burner. When done, make a new part and perform the same process for the rest of the section. Once the section is complete, continue this process in the remaining three sections. Take your time, and concentrate on each section to ensure that all hair gets straight and that you don't overprocess your hair.
Comb through all hair once the straightening is complete. Use the curling iron to curl hair. Place the top section (closest to the scalp) of a 2- to 3-inch section of hair between the clamps of the curling iron. Run the curling iron down to the end of the hair.
Hold the tip of the curling iron with the other hand. Roll the remaining hair around the curling iron. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and release. Repeat the process, working through the remaining sections of the hair.


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Happy New Year! Before coming to Paris I had looked up online where the best place to go for new year's was. There were 2 main places suggested – the Champs Elysees, and the Sacre Coeur Cathedral Plaza in Montmartre. We chose Sacre Coeur because it was less busy, and also a convenient walk from our hostel. We had a walk down to the Moulin Rouge, and then found our seats on the steps at about 6pm. Mum then went off to get some food which we ate up on the hill – we had meats and cheese and crackers and bread, and some wine and champagne (yes the frenchy type) to welcome in the new year.
|Sacre Coeur
|View of Paris
|We could just see the tower
|The Eiffel Tower at night
|Mmm food
|So crowded
We didn't really have a countdown as such to the new year, but it was obvious when it was midnight, as there were fireworks over the Eiffel Tower, which we could just make out the tip of through the trees and buildings. I was a bit disappointed by the fireworks we could see – which were a few off in the distance, but then someone had brought their own fireworks, and I managed to get some photos of them :) At the end of the night it was a short walk back to the hostel. On the way there we witness a drunken fight – it was pretty scary, one guy got pushed over, and was nearly knocked out. I reckon he would have felt it when the alcohol wore off!
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Happy Happy Birthday...
Happy Birthday Brady. It's still officially your birthday in your half of the country, so hopefully you'll forgive me for posting this late... I never was really good at being on time, you know!
I just wanted to wish my little brother a happy birthday. I hope you've had a good day (knowing Shawnee, I'm sure she had something fun planned!) Brade, I want you to know how much I love you. Over the last 27 years you and I have had our share of "disagreements" on things, but we've also been the best of friends. I wish I had a picture of that cute little blonde boy. Man you were adorable (and you knew it!) I see so much of that little boy in my little boy. I only hope that his sisters will love him the way that I love you.
I could go on and on with stories (embarrassing ones) and mushy stuff that would make mom and Tami cry, but I'll keep it simple tonight. I just want to tell you a couple of things. I want you to know how proud I am of you. I know you've always hated that I feel responsible for you and that I always tried (ok, try) to boss you around, but I am so proud of the man you have grown into. I remember trying to teach you to open the doors for girls and when I see the way you treat Shawnee I feel so proud that you're such a good husband (and I totally recognize that the way you treat her has nothing to do with the stuff I tried to teach you in high school!) I also watch you with my kids and know that you're going to be an amazing dad someday. I was talking to our dad today and I think he captured the essence of you... "he's just a little kid in a big kid's body." I love that about you (most of the time!!) :) You're so fun and playful and sweet with my kids and I love watching how much they love you. You're a good kid. You always have had a good heart.
Happy birthday, little brother. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate. I love you more than I can write about in this blog! Know that I've been thinking of you today!
Love, your big sis!
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
May Craft Night!
So for this month i thought that we could do this dry erase calender. It has the vinal calender on the back so that you can change the month and days with the dry erase markers. Also, every one will be able to paint their frame in whatever color you choose. I thought that it was way cute, so let me know what every one thinks about. It will cost about nine or ten dollars to complete, and that includes a few markers for each calender. Sorry that the picture isn't that great!
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Prompting customers to "Rate this app!" has become common practice, and unfortunately because it's so common, it's hard to go a few days without being pestered to leave a review. I don't think customers would mind being asked to leave a review for an app they love and use daily if they were asked at the right time, but unfortunately, that's usually not the case.
Most apps ask at the wrong time, they'll prompt users after x number of launches. For example, today I opened Mailbox to check my mail, and boom up pops a "rate this app" dialogue. Honestly, I just wanted to check my mail and had I been a different type of user, I may have said sure I'll rate your app… headed to the app store and left a scathing 1-star review.
Asking at launch is hands down one of the worst possible times to ask. Mailbox is certainly not alone in doing this, most other apps do exactly the same thing.
With this as the default behaviour for most apps, it's really no wonder users and critics have condemned the use of "rate app" dialogues. It doesn't have to be like this though, if you're smart you can find a moment in your app (or outside of it) that's the least intrusive.
If the Mailbox team were set on showing a prompt, I'd have suggested they prompt when the user reaches inbox zero. Surely there is no better time for an email client than this moment. If I hit inbox zero I feel all powerful and on a productivity high, I'd be more inclined to leave a positive review at this point in time, rather than at launch.
Encouraging users to rate your app is simply good business sense. Potential customers are more likely to download an app that's averaging 4 stars or above. With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the better ways we can ask customers for reviews, but first let's start by looking at how not to do it.
Ask at launch (or rather don't)As I mentioned before, prompting at launch is the worst possible time to ask for a review. If you're doing it like this in your app, you should switch to a different method as soon as possible.
To find examples of this behaviour, I literally went on my phone and launched a few apps, and sure enough, I got a couple of "Rate me" dialogues straight away. All of these apps could have picked a better moment to ask, for example, Rdio could easily have prompted me after I started playing one of my favourite albums.
Choose your moment carefullyIf you prompt the customer at some point while the app is running you're always going to disrupt their workflow to some degree. You can alleviate this by trying to pick a moment that's the least disruptive. If possible choose a moment when something positive or rewarding has just happened. Clear is a good example of this in action.
Clear for iOS shows the "Rate app" dialogue after a few conditions have been met, firstly the user must have been using the app for a few weeks, secondly Clear will only ask after the user has cleared the remaining tasks from a list. This is a great moment in the app; users are feeling good for having just cleared their todo list and in most cases are just about to exit the app.
Bake it into the UIWhile this method is not as effective as prompting, it does negate the need to ever pester the user, so from that perspective, it's a great option. One of the downsides to going this route is you'll get more customers hitting the "Review App" button to report a bug or request a feature.
At Realmac we went this route with Ember, but we built in a slight twist. We try and guide the customer so they can get help or make a feature request rather than leaving a review on the App Store that we can't respond to. If they are unhappy or confused we want to know about it and help them, if they are happy they can let us know and perhaps, more importantly, leave a review.
Ask outside the appSeems like there is a growing trend of asking for reviews in the update notes, and guess what? It seems to be working. Both Castro and the game Threes! have had success with it. I'm trying this out now in a few of our apps at Realmac, but I don't yet have enough data to verify if it's actually as good as it sounds.
I've also found asking on Twitter, in blog posts or at the end of an email support thread with a customer is extremely effective.
Reviews can make or break your appIn an ideal world developers wouldn't need to ask for reviews. Unfortunately, if your app has too few reviews you'll struggle to be found in search and even when you do show up, users may simple skip your app because it doesn't have enough 5 star reviews.
There's nothing wrong in asking for a review, but remember you want to give your users a great experience. You should focus on making your app delightful, not annoying. Pick your moment carefully and you'll find users are more than happy to leave you a great review.
I've put together a basic set of rules I think anyone involved with making apps should follow. It's nothing fancy, and by no means comprehensive, but it's a good start:
- Don't ask at launch. Seriously, never do this.
- Choose the perfect moment, after a positive interaction is best.
- Try not to interrupt the user's workflow, don't be annoying.
- Only ask once. If they've said no, never ask again.
- Ask passively if possible, place it in the app settings or updates notes.


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|Scream 2 (1997)
About Scream 2 (2007)
Two years after the terrifying events that occurred in Woodsboro, Sidney is now attending Windsor College in Cincinnati with long time friend Randy. Meanwhile, Gale Weathers best selling book on Sidney's life has now been made into a major motion picture. When two college students are killed in a theatre while watching the new film "Stab," Sidney knows deep down that history is for sure repeating itself again. Gale Weathers is present around the college reporting on the latest gruesome details that her movie has sparked. Dewey comes to visit Sidney after he hears the news also. No one believes the murders were in any way connected to Woodsboro, until more students around the campus are found dead. Gale and Dewey investigate and find that someone is trying to recreate Woodsboro. Sidney is no rookie when it comes to surviving a killer but someone wiser is on campus to show her some good old fashion revenge. (Source)
Other Genre Performances
Lt. J. J. Fredricks, SeaQuest 2032 (1995-1996)
Debra Graham, Mission To Mars (2000)
Coffee Black, The Fright Night Files (2014)
Mrs. Hooper, Tragedy Girls (2017)
Logan (2017)
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I'm using SSI Web and I'm trying to validate a U.S. zip code so that you must enter at least five digits. I don't want to validate the zip code by looking to see if it is a valid code--I just want to make sure they enter in five numeric digits and not five alpha-numeric characters. Is this possible?
This can be accomplished with a little JavaScript code placed in your question's Advanced Settings > Custom JavaScript Verification tab. The code will use a regular expression pattern checker (also known as RegEx) to determine if the answer has the appropriate number of digits. If it doesn't, it will display an error message that says, "Please revise your five-digit Zip Code" and won't allow the respondent to submit the page until it has been corrected.
First, you will want to compose an open-ended question. Let's name it "zipcode". Then, on the Settings tab > Entry Settings, check the "Require Response" check box, restrict the maximum and minimum number of characters to 5 and set the size of the input box (width) to about 36 pixels.
Next, click the "Advanced..." button to change the Advanced Settings. Click on the Custom JavaScript Verification tab and select the "Call custom JavaScript verification (before or after) the system JavaScript Verification" check box. Then, dump in the following code:
var regex = /^\d{1,5}$/; var answer = SSI_GetValue("zipcode"); if(regex.test(answer)) { } else { strErrorMessage="Please revise your five-digit Zip Code."; }
Finally, notice that line 2 of the code references "zipcode". That is the name of your question. If you don't name your question "zipcode," make sure you change this bit of code to match what you are using.


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England's poor 2010 concluded as they slid to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to France, but the night may be remembered for the "Club v Country" debate returning once again. Steven Gerrard, Gareth Barry and captain Rio Ferdinand all picked up injuries for the Three Lions, summing up a generally miserable year for the Italian.
But it is the injury to Gerrard which has sparked fury. Liverpool fitness coach Darren Burgess was far from happy with the England manager after he didn't substitute Gerrard around the hour mark as planned.
On his Twitter account, Burgess said: "Unbelievable from all associated with England and English FA with regard to SGs [Gerrard's] injury. Completely ignored agreement and past history, Completely amateurish and now we pay for their incompetence. Absolutely disgraceful."
While the comments were later removed from the Australians account, Capello did admit that he hadn't stuck to an agreement with Liverpool. He said: "I told Liverpool he would play for an hour if possible. They asked that he can play one hour if it's possible. They can't decide how long a player plays with the national team. If it's possible, he'd have played an hour.
"I understand why they're upset and I'm also upset. The problem is that, when you play this game on Wednesday after a lot of Premier League, Europa League or Champions League games, it's possible there might be an injury for a player. The Premier League, every time, is a tough league for the players."
While Liverpool will quite rightly be disappointed with the injury to their talisman, as Capello suggests, there is very little that can be done to avoid it, especially if England insist on playing meaningless friendly games.
Capello took the opportunity to give the likes of Andy Carroll, Jordan Henderson and Kieran Gibbs a chance, he still won't have learnt a great deal from the game. You have to feel that a training camp would have surely been gave him an adequate chance to view some potential additions to his squad.
This isn't going to happen though, especially with the constant need to make the most out of Wembley and pack in as many friendly games as possible to boost revenue. So the unfortunate fact is the long running debate will run on.


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Occupy Wall Street needs goals
Austerity is so last year.
It was all the rage in 2010 with the rise of the tea party. This year, an inevitable backlash has set in. With the emergence of the Occupy Wall Street protests, we're seeing a pivot in the opposite direction — toward fairness.
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In 2010, the debt crisis terrified governments all over the world. If we don't start living within our means, government leaders warned, we could all turn into Greece.
In the United States, the tea party movement forced austerity onto the national agenda. Cut government spending! Balance the budget! Or else the tea party will get you. Which is exactly what it did in the 2010 midterm.
The threat of tea party opposition scared the bejesus out of congressional Republicans. In the House of Representatives, the tea party elected a huge class of freshman legislators, who became the Austerity Army. No stimulus spending! No unemployment compensation! No disaster relief unless it's paid for!
But guess what? Pain is not popular. This year, the economy has taken a turn for the worse. The threat of a double-dip recession is real. And we're seeing the first stirrings of protest on the left.
It started with Occupy Wall Street in New York and took about two weeks to spread all over the country and the world. What are the protesters angry about? Economic insecurity. Globalization. Growing inequality. Corporate bailouts. Hopeless foreign wars. Wage stagnation. Joblessness. Home foreclosures. In other words, everything that's happened since the financial collapse in 2008.
Many issues embraced by the Occupy Wall Street protesters are popular. Tax the rich? In the Time magazine poll, 73 percent of Americans say yes. By better than two to one, Americans polled by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal feel it's a good idea to raise taxes on the wealthy and on corporations because they should pay their fair share for government programs.
Less than a third endorse the alternative view that raising taxes would be a bad idea because the wealthy and corporations would have less money to invest and help grow the economy.
In the Time poll, only 27 percent say they have a favorable opinion of the tea party movement. Twice as many — 54 percent — have a favorable opinion of the Wall Street protests. Economic populism is the left's territory. The right's territory is cultural populism — "traditional values."
President Barack Obama is trying, very cautiously, to adopt the anti-Wall Street cause as his own. Obama's chief political adviser, David Plouffe, told The Washington Post, "We intend to make it one of the central elements of the campaign next year … that the president passed Wall Street reform and our opponent and the other party want to repeal it."
This, despite the fact that many of Obama's key economic advisers have strong ties to Wall Street and the big banks.
Where the Wall Street protesters are vulnerable is not on their issues but on their behavior. Tea party activists describe them as "a disorganized unruly mob of shiftless protesters."
The tea party is trying to delegitimize the protesters by circulating shocking photos and stories of radicalism and lawbreaking. "The more you read about them and their behavior," the leader of one tea party group told POLITICO, "the more it looks like they'll implode on their own."
We're still a long way from the 1930s, when gangs of Reds and Blacks fought each other in the streets of Vienna. But street fighting is beginning to seem less farfetched. Reds vs. Blues in the streets of New York?
Let 1972 stand as a warning to Occupy Wall Street. In 1972, the American public was thoroughly opposed to the war in Vietnam. Sixty percent of Americans said they thought the war was a mistake.
But only 38 percent voted for the Democratic peace candidate, Sen. George McGovern. Many voters who were fed up with the war were also disgusted by the behavior of the anti-war protesters. They voted for incumbent President Richard M. Nixon, who promised, "Peace is at hand."
The Occupy Wall Street protesters have no commitment to electoral politics. They say they believe in "direct democracy" and "government by consensus" — which sounds like endless meetings.
Wall Street bankers interviewed by The New York Times dismissed the protesters as "a ragtag group looking for sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll."
"This is not a political movement; this is a social movement," one protest organizer told POLITICO. OK, but what are its objectives? "A better future," said a New York organizer. "A future free from austerity, growing inequality, unemployment, tax injustice and a political elite that ignores its citizens."
Do they imagine they can get there by remaining pure and uncontaminated by politics?
The most effective protest movements on the left have been anti-war movements. They did what the tea party is doing now — play political hardball. Despite the backlash against the protesters, it worked. They ended the Vietnam War, and they forced the drawdown in Iraq.
The left doesn't really need to imitate the tea party. It needs to pay attention to its own history.
Bill Schneider is the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst professor of public policy at George Mason University and a resident scholar at Third Way.


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New Consumer Goods market report from Euromonitor International: "Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Brazil"
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/09/2014 -- The penetration rate of nappies/diapers/pants in Brazil of approximately 50% is still low compared to other developed countries; however, thanks to rising income levels among lower- and middle-class consumers, sales of nappies/diapers/pants recorded strong growth over the review period. The switch from cloth nappies to disposable nappies has been one of the main drivers of volume growth. Nappies are considered one of the main symbols of the rise in purchasing powers among lower-income groups.
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It is easy. I promise you. It is easy to make pie.
Pie intimidates people. I wrote about this last year, so there is no need to repeat myself. Just trust me, especially those of you who have never made a pie from scratch you can do it. Gluten-free or not, you can make pie.
There are a dozen different recipes for gluten-free pie crust that work. I like this one best, just from my own taste. But it's easy to play with this one. Instead of white rice flour, try some brown rice flour. If you don't like sorghum, or can't find it, I'm certain that teff or amaranth would work in its place. Tapioca flour might even work better than potato starch, but yesterday I had potato starch at hand. Play. Don't worry about making mistakes. Contrary to Hallmark, Norman Rockwell, and Martha Stewart belief systems inculcated into us, your pie does not have to look perfect. It just has to taste good.
This one tastes good.
Now, if this is your first gluten-free Thanksgiving, and you are daunted by the idea of making gluten-free crust from scratch, there are plenty of alternatives.
Gluten-Free Pantry makes a Perfect Pie Crust mix that I can attest to, since I used it for the first six months after my celiac diagnosis. (Then, my food scientist inclinations took over and I stopped using mixes.)
Mona's Gluten-Free has a great bread roll and pastry mix that makes fantastic pie crusts. As well, the inimitable Mona has her own blog now, which includes a great post on a gluten-free Thanksgiving. (As well, she has an incredible photograph of some gorgeous gingerbread men that is making my mouth water!)
And, for another option, in case you just don't want to bake at all, there is Crave Bakery. Now, for purposes of integrity, I have to tell you that Cameo, the president of the company, sent me one of their pumpkin tarts overnight the other day, just so I could taste it. That's a photograph of its crust, just above these words. However, I am sent masses of gluten-free food for free, and most of it I never mention. This pie is good. The fact that it is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free makes it even more astounding. The crust is flaky, the pumpkin filling dense with taste, and the whole pie a beautiful sight. Crave goods are available in Whole Foods on the west coast. However, if you live somewhere else and really need one of these tarts, I am sure that Cameo could send you one!
Still, I have to say, it's worth a shot, even if you are scared. Go ahead. Make a pie.
(Just a note from Thanksgiving, 2012. In the years since 2006, we've developed a gluten-free pie dough we much prefer over this one.)
My favorite gluten-free pie crust, adapted from Rebecca Reilly's Gluten-Free Baking
This recipe is only slightly adapted from the excellent, essential book, Gluten-Free Baking by Rebecca Reilly. Her recipes work, and they work well. Even more important, they aren't just content to be gluten-free and barely palatable, as so many of the earliest books on gluten-free cooking were. These recipes rock. I have made half a dozen foods out of this, and not a single person has been able to guess that these are gluten-free. If you don't own this book, and you have baking experience (it's clearly not for sheer beginners) you should buy it, now.
1 cup white rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup potato starch
3 tablespoons sweet rice flour
3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon strong cinnamon (I use Saigon cinnamon from World Spice Merchants)
8 tablespooons (or, one stick) cold butter
1 large egg
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 ice-cold water, or enough to make the dough stick together
Mix together all the dry ingredients, including the sugar and cinnamon. Cut the butter into little pieces, about 1/2-inch thick and drop the pieces into the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or fork, meld the butter into the dry ingredients until the butter has crumbled into pea-sized pieces.
Make a well in the dry ingredients. Drop the egg and apple cider vinegar in, then stir them in, gently, with a fork, stirring from the center out. Once they are incorporated into the dry ingredients, slowly drizzle the ice-cold water into the mixture, a little at a time, then stirring to see if it has become dough yet. You do not want this dough to be too wet. Add water only it all coheres together.
At this point, drop the ball of dough onto a large piece of parchment paper. (Prepare this ahead, unless you want to wipe dough off the box of parchment paper later!) Place another piece of parchment paper, the same size, on top of the dough. Gently, smoosh the dough outward, equally in all directions, until it is a thick, round cake of dough, about the size of a pie plate.
Refrigerate the ball of dough, for as long as you can stand. Ideally, you would prepare the dough in the evening and refrigerate overnight. Take the dough out of the refrigerator at least twenty minutes before you want to work with it.
Leave the dough in the parchment-paper sandwich and roll it out. By rolling it, gently, between the pieces of parchment paper, you will not need to add more flour to the mix. Roll it out as thin as you can, then strip the top piece of parchment paper off the dough. Gently, lay your favorite pie plate on top of the dough, then flip the whole thing over. The dough should sag into the pie plate. You can crimp the edges at this point. If some of the dough falls off the sides, don't worry. Simply re-attach the pieces to the crust-to-be by pressing in with your fingers.
You can pre-bake the pie crust, if you like. With this pumpkin pie, however, I just pour the pumpkin filling directly in and bake it immediately. It works well.
Oh, and for the filling? Just the recipe off the Libby's pumpkin puree can. It works every time.


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Mike Manley, Jeep CEO, is also hinting a large SUV, called Grand Wagonner. It should offer seven seats and be larger than the Commander.
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Born: 1261. Died: 1321.
- Love is the movement of the spirit and the primordial energy of the universe.
- The energy of love is manifested in three actions.
- In romantic love, the psyche moves toward the object of its erotic affections.
- In philosophical love, the psyche contemplates the world of nature through the exercise of reason.
- In mystical love, the psyche desires union with God, which is the harmony of the will of the soul and the will of God.
- Poetry reveals the movement of the spirit, or love, through its literal sense.
- The literal sense of poetry cntains the manifestations of love in terms of the poem's allegorical, moral, and anagogical meanings.
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was the leading poet of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. He was also a prominent thinker in the fields of literary theory, moral and social philosophy, and political thought. His most famous work, The Divine Comedy, is a literary landmark and a synthesis of his political, religious, and social views. Dante's embrace of human individuality and happiness and his use of Italian rather than Latin in The Divine Comedy are often considered to signal the end of the Middle Ages and the rise of Renaissance humanism. Dante was born to a noble Florentine family who belonged to the White Guelf party and were allied with the papacy. His involvement with the chaotic politics of the time, however, convinced Dante of the necessity for political unity and the separation of church and state. Nevertheless, after the Black Guelfs took power in Florence, Dante was forced into exile for the balance of his years.
Dante's conceptions of the correct political, religious, and social orders were a powerful critique of existing practices. His work De monarchia argues for a supreme world monarchy with all other temporal orders subordinate to it. The church's sole mission, in this view, is to concentrate on religious matters, especially salvation. In this scheme Dante accepted the claims of neither the emperor nor the papacy (articulated famously by Boniface VIII to supremacy over both spheres. Dante argued that both leaders were neglecting their duties, as the current disorder seemed to prove. His work was condemned as heretical.
While Dante incorporated many Scholastic themes and beliefs into his works, his ultimate doctrine was far different and humanistic in nature. He did not believe that this life is merely a necessary burden in preparation for eternal life, but that individuals should try to be happy on earth. Moreover, he believed the individual soul is part of the collective whole but retains its individuality. His focus on the individual was part of his larger scheme and is evident in the numerous distinct personalities his character meets in The Divine Comedy. His design for a world order incorporates his belief in the dual nature of humanity. In this view, man is of two parts: earthly/temporary (the body) and spiritual/eternal (the soul). Man's duty is to attempt to achieve earthly happiness and everlasting life. This view of humankind's nature and duties was an integral part of Dante's political beliefs and reinforced his view that church and state must be separate. Indicative of the emergence of humanism was the larger role that Dante provided for the humane arts in ordering earthly and spiritual matters. In his criticism of the church and empire and his reworking of Christian doctrine, Dante ushered in a new era of intellectual endeavor.
- Convivio, 1304
- De Monarchia, 1312
- De Vulgari Eloquentia, 1304
- The Divine Comedy, 1308-1321
- Il Convito (The Banquet)
- Vita Nuova (New Life), 1292
- "ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "And I, who neared the goal of all my nature, felt
my soul, at the climax of its yearning, suddenly,
as it ought, grow calm with rapture." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "But see how many now cry out "Christ! Christ?"
who shall be farther from him at the Judgment
than many who, on earth, did not know Christ." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "Here my powers rest from their high fantasy, but already I could feel my being turned- instinct and intellect balanced equally, as in a wheel whose motion nothing jars- by the Love that moves the Sun and the other stars." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "I did not weep; I had turned [to] stone inside." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "Midway in our life's journey, I went astray from the straight road and woke to find myself alone in a dark wood." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "What, to eternity, is a thousand years? Not so much as the blinking of an eye to the turning of the slowest of the spheres." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "Where the way is hardest, there go thou:
Follow your own path, and let people talk." (from "The Divine Comedy", 1308-1321)
- "Everything, by an impulse of its own nature, tends towards its perfection." (from "The Banquet")
- "I am one who, when Love inspires, attend, and according as he speaks within me, so I express myself." (from "The Man of Genius" by Cesare Lombroso)
- "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a time of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality."


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Thursday, June 5, 2014
NDM Styles : The Perfect Maxi Dress For Under $100
13 comments:
- Lucy said...
I love this dress! It looks like it runs a little big. What size are you wearing, for reference?
- June 5, 2014 at 6:14 AM
- Emily said...
I love the color on you! Looks like a comfortable dress and a perfect pregnancy dress.
- June 5, 2014 at 6:17 AM
- Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo said...
Looks so comfy! Im curious to know how the sizing is too.
- June 5, 2014 at 6:26 AM
- Jillian Manesh said...
love the detail on the back! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
- June 5, 2014 at 7:58 AM
- Annie {Home of Malones} said...
Such a cute maxi and loved the way you styled it when you were pregnant!! The back is fab too!
- June 5, 2014 at 10:10 AM
- Sarah said...
i wore this for our maternity photos in a blue :) now that I'm not pregnant there is A LOT of extra fabric since i had to size up to fit my chest but i looove this maxi! it is so so comfortable.
- June 5, 2014 at 3:14 PM
- Dominique DeLaney said...
Love this dress on you and good to know it fits while pregnant as well! I've had my eye on it but haven't pulled the trigger, love all the gorgeous color options too!
- June 5, 2014 at 5:38 PM
- Kathy said...
I am curious about the sizingg too. And can you wear a strapless bra with it?
- June 5, 2014 at 7:43 PM
- Kathy said...
I am curious about the sizingg too. And can you wear a strapless bra with it?
- June 5, 2014 at 7:43 PM
- lvmoon said...
What is the bra situation with this dress?
- June 6, 2014 at 3:34 AM
- Jasmine Distin said...
I love this dress! The colors look amazing on you! Also loving your brown sandals!
- June 6, 2014 at 4:48 AM
- travelkate said...
I was just debating over ordering this dress yesterday. I thought it would totally work being pregnant (and after the fact) but I love how now I know for sure seeing it modeled both ways :) I'm totally sold now except now I can't decide over the long or short version!
- June 6, 2014 at 5:16 AM
- Unknown said...
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Thursday, March 1, 2012 5:57am ET by Newsdesk
Chris Brown confirms new album release date
Chris Brown has confirmed the release date of his new album 'Fortune'.
The album will come out on May 8, with the singer wanting his fans to "have more music" to digest before the full release.
He tweeted:
"FORTUNE! May 8th!!! I hope this album shows growth and positivity to all my fans and will inspire them to live life to the fullest!!! #FORTUNE."
"The reason for may 8th is so you (the fans) can have more music to make ur decision on if u want."
He then added: "Love you guys, thx for all the support!"
As previously reported, Chris Brown went on record to say that he reckons his new video for the track 'Turn Up The Music' is his best promo clip yet.
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Bomb Ambassador.March 23, 2010
Loving the "ghetto stop". Reminds me of being a kid riding my nail of a mongoose with no brakes. Man I ruined many a sneaker ( usually the left one ) stopping like this. Mother Campbell was not impressed.
Great vid.
Spotted at LSF who also right now have a real nice vid of ricky from Feather cycles up, go seek.
Massan show.February 16, 2010
It seems as well as being the worlds favourite 'Masher' Massan is an artist also. Looking good there big dog.
Go here for more pics of the exhibition.
Spotlight on EMI…December 11, 2009
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Always been a fan of Emi's Leader. Spotted here.
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Massan. In my opinion always has the nicest looking ( Aluminium ) track bikes – Always with drops and always, always in Black. Exactly how they should be.
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Serine/threonine-protein kinases SGK represent a kinase subfamily with orthologs found across animal clades and in yeast[1] (compare Treefam family TF320906). In most vertebrates, including humans, there are three isoforms encoded by the genes SGK1, SGK2, and SGK3. The name Serum/glucocorticoid-regulated kinase refers to the first cloning of a SGK family member from a cDNA library screen for genes upregulated by the glucocorticoid dexamethasone in a rat mammary epithelial tumor cell line.[2] The first human family member (human SGK1) was cloned in a screen of hepatocellular genes regulated in response to cellular hydration or swelling.[3]
The term SGK is also used as a synonym for SGK1.[4]
Among the three SGK genes, the SGK1 gene is the most intensively studied. This gene encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase that is highly similar to the rat serum-and glucocorticoid-induced protein kinase (SGK). This gene was identified in a screen of hepatocellular genes regulated in response to cellular hydration or swelling. Cellular hydration is a catabolic signal, stimulating glycogenolysis and proteolysis, and inhibiting protein and glycogen synthesis. This kinase has been shown to be important in activating certain potassium, sodium, and chloride channels. Expression of this gene in hepatocytes is stimulated by transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), which participates in the pathophysiology of diabetic complications. Since both TGF-beta expression and SGK expression are elevated in diabetic nephropathy, an involvement of SGK in the development of this condition is suggested.[4]
The SGK1 kinase regulates the myo-inositol transporter during osmotic stress.[5]
Deregulated expression of SGK1 in the endometrium has been implicated in cases of infertility or recurrent miscarriage in humans, and SGK1 expression in the endometrium also affects fertility in mice.[6]
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- ^ a b "Entrez Gene: SGK serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase".
- ^ Klaus F, Palmada M, Lindner R, Laufer J, Jeyaraj S, Lang F, Boehmer C (Mar 2008). "Up-regulation of hypertonicity-activated myo-inositol transporter SMIT1 by the cell volume-sensitive protein kinase SGK1". The Journal of Physiology. 586 (6): 1539–1547. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2007.146191. PMC 2375683. PMID 18202099.
- ^ Salker MS, Christian M, Steel JH, Nautiyal J, Lavery S, Trew G, Webster Z, Al-Sabbagh M, Puchchakayala G, Föller M, Landles C, Sharkey AM, Quenby S, Aplin JD, Regan L, Lang F, Brosens JJ (2011). "Deregulation of the serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase SGK1 in the endometrium causes reproductive failure". Nature Medicine. 17 (11): 1509–13. doi:10.1038/nm.2498. hdl:10044/1/29492. PMID 22001908.


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A co-worker just made me aware of a very strange MySQL behavior.
Assuming you have a table with an auto_increment field and another field that is set to unique (e.g. a username-field). When trying to insert a row with a username thats already in the table the insert fails, as expected. Yet the auto_increment value is increased as can be seen when you insert a valid new entry after several failed attempts.
For example, when our last entry looks like this...
Username: myname
...and we try five new entries with the same username value on our next insert we will have created a new row like so:
Username: mynewname
While this is not a big problem in itself it seems like a very silly attack vector to kill a table by flooding it with failed insert requests, as the MySQL Reference Manual states:
"The behavior of the auto-increment mechanism is not defined if [...] the value becomes bigger than the maximum integer that can be stored in the specified integer type."
Is this expected behavior?


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