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China's Graduates: How Much a Month Did You Say?
The rising ranks of China's unemployed college graduates are reaching critical levels just as the country suffers its worst economic slump in two decades, and creating enough jobs for them has become a national priority (see related WSJ story).
In this post, the second of three, the two members of the class of 2009 featured in the video below discuss the challenges of finding a job now.
For Liu Kai and Yu Min, about to graduate from Harbin Institute of Technology's Weihai campus in Shandong Province and on a job-hunting trip in Beijing, the indignities are piling up.
For one, as students from outside Beijing, they aren't allowed into job fairs held on the campuses of some Beijing universities. At the job fairs they do attend, most jobs are either too low-level, sometimes just requiring a high-school diploma, or too advanced, geared for applicants with years of working experience.
But the main source of humiliation is the issue of pay. For applicants with no work experience, the base salary for a sales job is as little as 1,000 yuan to 1.500 yuan (around $146 to $234) a month.
"We don't have high salary expectations as long as we can make a living on our own," says Liu.
But can they live on 1,000 yuan a month?
To put it in perspective, a migrant worker in Beijing earns around 1,200 yuan a month, and many so-called ayis -- or aunties, a term for housemaids – can make twice that. As for accommodation, sure, it's possible to find a 12-square-meter single room beyond Beijing's Fifth Ring Road for 350 yuan a month but a 1-bedroom apartment rarely rents for less than 1,500 yuan a month, judging from listings at real-estate portal Soufun.com.
A survey of more than 1,000 college graduates from 14 universities in Tianjin finds that 9.8% expect a first salary of below 1,000 yuan a month, while 62% see a monthly pay in the 1,001- 2,000-yuan range, while not one expects a salary beyond 5,000 yuan (in Chinese here).
At the job fairs, Yu finally lands an interview for a sales position with a monthly base pay of 1,000 yuan. A plus is that food and dormitory-style accommodation are paid for. But he still passes on the chance after a phone call from his parents. "My mom strongly rejected my idea to go for this company, as she didn't think the 1,000 yuan salary was enough for me to survive on in Beijing," he said.
Yu's mother doesn't want him to accept anything for less than 3,000 yuan a month. Judging from the job-fair billboards, that seems an increasingly unrealistic goal. "I don't see any possibility of that for now," Yu says.
At a job fair in Zhongguancun, nicknamed Beijing's Sillicon Valley, a privately owned company selling cosmetics online is hiring telemarketers, at a base salary of 1,500 yuan a month. "We indeed see a lot more college graduates applying for such comparatively low-level positions this year", said human-resources manager Liu Yansong.
Tomorrow: Choosing a major
Previously: Reality check
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Hospitals would be soon required to disseminate relevant information about Cardiac Stents that are being used in their cathlabs. These are the recommendations put forward in the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, in its latest report on Pricing of Stents.
The report was commissioned by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on account of media reports regarding huge mark-up in prices of stents due to unreasonable margins to distributors and hospitals. Post the analysis, NPPA indeed reported existence of high margins as high as 1200% in certain types of stents.
Besides giving detailed examination on the stent market in the country, the report highlighted typical challenges faced by patients with respect to choice of stents, which have had a distorting effect on the market, and gave many recommendations that are of concern hospitals are well as medical practitioners. The first recommendation only stated that hospitals have to be transparent and provide details of the stents available outside their respective cathlabs
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Patients are often deprived the opportunity of understanding the difference between different types/ qualities of Stents, and as a result their choice is governed almost entirely by the cardiologist"s recommendations. It is necessary to educate patients about the treatment, including various options along with therapeutic value and cost implication. Every Hospital must display outside the Cath Lab the Stents available with the Hospitals along with their MRP.
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Another major recommendation, probably an advisory to the physician in questions talked about the assistance that a patient should be given in order to make an informed decision.
In most cases, the patient is given negligible time to decide on the choice of Stent, as the physician expects instant decision at the time of angiography procedure itself. Under such circumstances, the decision-maker is left with no alternative but to accept whatever is recommended by the doctor. It is desirable to adequately prepare the patient and give him time to decide unless it is an emergency case.
Not undermining the role of the apex medical regulator, the report recommends detailed MCI guidelines to medical practitioners to address the issue
…… Medical Council of India (MCI) should also come out with standard procedural guidelines, specific to each medical device including cardiac stents that puts a check on the entire proceedings from the initial stage of admission till patient is discharge after implantation of medical device.
And finally, there is the clear cut recommendation to regulate the profit margins of the hospitals, as well as the suppliers
The margin for distributor/importer/supplier and hospitals should be regulated in order to keep the price of DES and BMS at reasonable level.
The last recommendation comes in the light of the shocking markup figures for manufacturers/distributors etc that were revealed by NPPA in its report. NPPA detailed the prices of 9 companies, including those of market leaders such as Abbott, Medtronic and Boston Scientific that together account for nearly 60% of the market share of stents in the country and found
- In the case of Abbott, the difference between landed cost (LC) and price to distributor (PTD) ranges between 68% to 140% across different brands; that between PTD and MRP ranges between 72% to 400%; and finally between LC and MRP ranges between 294% to 740%. Abbott makes institutional supply to CGHS with a margin of 100% to 200% only. This indicates the quantum of margin in the distribution channel, which is totally detrimental to consumer interest.
- In the case of Medtronics, the margin between LC and PTD ranges between 82% to 232%across different brands; that between PTD and MRP ranges between 170% to 325%; and finally that between LC and MRP ranges between 498% to 854%.
- Similarly, in the case of Boston Scientific, the margin between 43% to 105% across different brands; that between PTD and MRP ranges between 175% to 809%; and finally that between LC and MRP ranges between 464% to 1200%.
Read Also : Shockingly high profit margins on Cardiac stents : NPPA Report
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Some developers have already leveraged this stuff it seems, like LiveQuartz and iMaginator.
And, via heyblog:
"By the way, the "Core Image Funhouse" also in the Applications>Graphics Tools folder is a neat example application, too. On my Powerbook, most of the Photoshop-like effects it can demo (like Gaussian blurs) are wicked fast."


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Happy Friday, everyone!
Well I survived another segment on KCCI. :)
Katie Ward (who's back from maternity leave – love her!) and I made Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups with Mango Salsa, which I introduced in the segment as Thai Turkey Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Fail. That doesn't even make sense. Other than that though, I think it went ok?!
After doing several of these segments I totally get why people on reality shows say they stop noticing the cameras after awhile. After the intro I seriously zone out while cooking and talking, then finally come to when I see a producer frantically waving her arms out of the corner of my eye to wrap it up, as I'm just babbling away. Oh blerg. ;)
At any rate, tell me you have some amazing plans for the weekend?! My Mom and I were supposed to setup a raised garden bed in the backyard, but we're supposed to be back down in the 50s again with rain. I mean. It better clear up before next weekend because the FARMER'S MARKET starts next Saturday – wheee!
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TGIF, all, and please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week's Friday Favorites. :)
Favorite photo: New Zealand Style Pavlova. The colors! The fresh fruit! All the things!
Favorite frock: Floral Tank. I love the pretty design and long length of this tank. Great for summer.
Favorite sip: Texas Margaritas. Lemon lime margaritas with a sweet orange twist. Ahhhh, the ultimate refreshing drink.
Favorite RRR: Re Purposed Etched Glass Spice Jars. Take empty Starbucks drink bottles, and etch spice names onto the outside. So cute. :)
Favorite easy dinner: Creamy Ravioli with Peas and Salami. Confession: I adore salami. My Mom bought it for my brothers and I all the time growing up, and I'd stack about 15 slices between soft, squishy white bread and chow down. Oh-so-yum!
Favorite funny: Grandparent's Wedding Toast. You have to watch this video of grandparents who have been married for 72 years give wedding advice to their grandson, who's about to tie the knot. HIGH-larious!
Favorite summer bite: Moist Blueberry Cake with Light Lemon Icing. Sweet, light, and summery.
Favorite place: Lighthouse Cove Cottage. I'm kind of obsessed with lake houses right now. How fun would it be to have an adorable, summer retreat like this?
Favorite edible art: Edible Rubik's Cube. Um, stunning. I wish I had the patience to make something like this…
Favorite DIY: Homemade Corona Bottle Glasses. Corona bottles + yarn + fire = Corona Bottle Glasses. Do I dare give it a go?
Favorite inspiration. Every other day I threaten myself with chopping my hair short again. This picture keeps me going for the gold though!
Favorite no-bake bite: Mediterranean Garlic Wraps. Light, and garden-fresh.
Favorite look. Floral + gold + LEOPARD. I would never think to put all these together. Send help.
Favorite find: Pottery Barn Shelby Accessory Tower Dresser. I love old printer's cabinet type furniture. This is amazing. But also like, $5,000,000.
Favorite flashback: Cassette iPhone Cover. Goll, I can't even tell you how many cassette tapes I have in boxes at my parent's house. I used to dub like a pro!
Favorite decadent dinner: Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken. Ohhhohoho, my gosh. I need this! Just once!
Favorite inspiration: Summer Arms Challenge. My arms inexplicably doubled in size the day I turned 27, nearly two years ago. Thinking about giving this challenge a whirl to show my metabolism who's boss.
Favorite bite: Thai Chicken Bites. You know I love me some spicy Thai flavors. What a great looking meal.
Favorite Etsy find: Shut The Front Door Sign. So cute.
Favorite truth: Turning 30: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Know. Fellow nearly 30 year olds: read this and nod the entire way through. Gosh, it's all so true!
Favorite sweet: Cookie Butter Cookie Dough. Make edible raw cookie dough with Trader Joe's Cookie Butter, or Biscoff Spread, then stud it with white chocolate chips. YES PLEASE! (Locals: FYI Trader Joe's just got a new shipment of cookie butter in!)
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With her size 32F chest, Sofia Vergara is a tad busty and isn't bashful about it.
She told Katie Couric that her publicist suggested that a breast reduction might help her land more roles, but that she shut that down with the quickness.
"I'm very proud of my body and the way I look," Vergara explained. "I would be ungrateful to be saying, 'Oh, I'm so mad because people just look at me and see my pretty face. I thank God for what he has given me and I take advantage of it."
Some advice from her mom helped as well.
"(My mom said)— 'God is going to punish you, you can't chop your boobs out. It's crazy. All the women are risking their life to get boobs.'" Vergara recalled. "So I didn't do it."
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Last week, for the fifth time in less than three years, President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) was "misquoted" by foreign media over matters pertaining to his cross-strait policy. Whether he gives his interviews in English or in Mandarin, the response from Ma's office is always the same: Either the world doesn't get it, or it is out to get Ma as part of some obscure multinational plot to discredit him.
Considering how much time he and his speechwriters have had to flesh out a comprehensive and intelligible cross-strait policy, it is hard to believe that Ma does not by now have clear formulations with which to explain his plan for dealing with Beijing. One would also assume, with a presidential election just around the corner, that Ma's office would make every effort to ensure that reporters are able to reproduce their interviews with the president with clarity and accuracy. Besides, Japanese reporters, the latest victims in the streak of misquote accusations, have a reputation for being cautious about checking facts.
It could well be that our Janus-faced president has not one China policy, but two ever-shifting and occasionally overlapping policies. Anyone who has paid even passing attention to his comments over the years knows that Ma will choose his words to please his audience, saying one thing one day and the next opining, with seemingly equal conviction, on something downright contradictory. Ma is not exactly alone in this: A lot of politicians engage in such practices.
However, this causes problems when foreign media — perhaps not fully aware of all the minutiae, nuances and complexities of cross-strait policy — attempt to make sense of it all. Even for those Taiwan-based columnists who make it their profession to study the Taiwan Strait, Ma's China policy remains a puzzle, an entity with no definite boundaries.
The real turnaround occurred a few years ago, when Ma re-emphasized all aspects of the Republic of China (ROC) and later referred to Taiwan as China with Taiwanese characteristics — or was it the other way around?
He is Taiwanese, Ma the presidential contender asserted recently, but a descendant of the Yellow Emperor. He is a defender of the ROC's — and sometimes Taiwan's — sovereignty, and yet as vice chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council Ma had a policy on the South China Sea whereby Taipei and Beijing were to work together, as one, to counter external claimants to disputed islets. There is only "one China" and it is the ROC, Ma the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman says, leaving us scratching our heads over what that makes the People's Republic of China, whose existence he does not deny, but also does not recognize.
Coming out of the interview room with heads spinning, the interviewers must then piece the puzzle together in a way that makes sense to readers. However, as some pieces of the puzzle are missing, reporters have no choice but to approximate and fill in the blanks. It is no fault of theirs: There simply isn't one clear picture of Ma's policy, and the only alternative — technologically unfeasible for the moment — would be to provide readers with holographic--like accounts whose contents shift as you tilt them.
Ma gets into trouble and will continue to get into trouble with interviews, not because of his language skills and not because the reporters he deals with are unprofessional or have ignoble motives, but because he is asked to explain complex policies of which he does not have a clear understanding, forced as he is to please both the Taiwanese polity and Beijing.


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April 29, 2015 -- UCLA School of Law has once again been ranked number one in The Hollywood Reporter's listing of the top entertainment law schools. UCLA Law claimed the top spot on the list based on the number of alumni who were included on the publication's "Power Lawyers" list, a catalog of Hollywood's 100 most influential attorneys. UCLA Law has consistently been ranked number one by The Hollywood Reporter in its listing of the best schools for an entertainment law education.
The UCLA School of Law alumni who were recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as leaders in the entertainment industry include: John Branca '75, Harry (Skip) Brittenham '70, Melanie Cook '78, David Eisman '93, Sam Fischer '82, Ruth Fisher '80, John Frankenheimer '73, Michael Gendler '80, Carlos Goodman '88, Ken Hertz '84, Howard King '77, Dale Kinsella '74, Kenneth Kleinberg '67, Schuyler Moore '81, Robert Offer '92, Gretchen Rush '97, Jason Sloane '88, Bruce Tobey '84 and Ken Ziffren '65.
UCLA Law's Entertainment, Media and Intellectual Property Law Program is one of the most comprehensive, advanced and innovative approaches to the study of entertainment, media and intellectual property law in the country. Students have access to diverse and specialized course offerings and esteemed alumni working in all fields of entertainment, as well as the ability to also take classes at UCLA's film and business schools. The program brings influential speakers to campus and helps students secure externships and internships with entertainment-related businesses and organizations. The program also sponsors the industry's top legal conference on entertainment issues—the annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium.


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For those of you that are Schoology fans, the Scootpad app is now available there for free. There is also a Scootpad community you can follow on Edmodo. Plus there is an iPad/iPod app. Finally, it is a downloadable app for Google Chrome. All this in addition to being a regular website www.scootpad.com.
As if this isn't enough, the reporting tools are an awesome resource for teachers. As well as checking your dashboard for information, scootpad will email you a daily report of how your students are doing.
Scootpad does all this and then goes one step further, it also allows limited social interaction between the students. They can be friends and then send pre-scripted messages to each other. They also can post on the class wall to promote discussion and dialog. What an awesome site. What is not to love! Thanks Scootpad for all your efforts. I am a true fan.


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MadeIn Gallery is pleased to present Content-Aware, the first solo exhibition of Miao Ying at the gallery. Curated by Michael Connor, the exhibition will showcase a series of Miao Ying's latest works created in 2016.
Photoshop is going to look at your photo, and it's going to decide what it thinks should be in the area that you're filling, and the results are sometimes pretty surprising.
–A Homemade Video Tutorial for the 'Content-Aware Tool' on Youtube
Miao Ying's exhibition Content Aware takes the eponymous technology as the jumping-off point for an exploration of a visual culture in which images are produced hastily, without much regard for traditional ideas of taste or quality, in order to serve some immediate, temporary purpose.
This exhibition comes in the wake of an enormous wave of interest in "postinternet" art in exhibitions and fairs around the world. Though the term's definition is contested, postinternet artists often responded to and narrated the cultural and societal effects of internet saturation, particularly in the US and Europe. Postinternet art became associated with commercial aesthetics and slick photographic documentation circulated online. In place of this slickness and futurity, Miao's exhibition offers a sub-amateurism, and demands that it be understood as a set of new and evolving aesthetic conventions rather than their absence.
Several works in this exhibition involve examples of sub-amateurism: "features for dummies" in both professional graphic editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, and more user-friendly photo editing apps like MeituPic. In respond to the current situation in which social media pervades many aspects of daily life, and the technical skill required for image production and distribution are constantly lowered, the artist uses the term "Practical / Half-Assed Aesthetics" to describe an extreme internet pragmatism in which functionality is the sole decisive force, as well as to identify ways in which this lack of aesthetics is becoming an aesthetics of its own.
About the artist
Miao Ying is an artist who currently resides on The Internet, the Chinese Internet (the Great Fire Wall) and her smartphone. Her works have a strong awareness of mainstream technology and consciousness and its impact on our daily lives. She received her BFA from the China Academy of Fine Art's New Media Arts department in 2007, and her MFA from the School of Art and Design at SUNY Alfred University, with a focus in Electronic Integrated Arts in 2009.
Miao Ying's works have been exhibited at KW institute for Contemporary Art (Berlin 2016), the Chinese pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale (Italy 2015), OCAT Shanghai (Shanghai 2015), Times Art Museum (Guangzhou 2015), CAFA Art Museum (Beijing 2015), Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art (Beijing 2014), State Gallery Linz (Linz 2011), Museum of Contemporary Art (Taipei 2008), Shanghai Art Museum (Shanghai 2007) and The Wrong—New Digital Art Biennale (online 2015). In 2016, she has been nominated for Prix YISHU 8 Chine 2016. In 2015, she was nominated for the TANC Asia Prize and the 3rd Huayu Youth Award.
About the curator
Michael Connor is Artistic Director of Rhizome at the New Museum, a digital art non-profit founded in 1996. He leads Rhizome's events program, journal, online exhibitions, and artists' commissions, and curates its digital art archive. Connor is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He lectures and writes widely on topics in digital art and the aesthetic implications of technology.
He has curated exhibitions and projects for Yarat (Baku), Cornerhouse (Manchester), the Museum of Moving Image (New York), ACMI (Melbourne), Bell Lightbox (Toronto), FACT (Liverpool), and BFI (London), etc. His recent writing includes an essay for MBCBFTW (Christoph Merion Verlag, 2016), an article on artist Jim Campbell, and a text on Jeremy Blake for the anthology Abstract Video (with Johanna Gosse, University of California Press, 2016). In 2014, his writing appeared in the anthology You Are Here: Art After the Internet, edited by Omar Kholeif.
About the exhibition
Opening: 2016.06.04 (Sat), 16:00
Dates: 2016.06.05-07.17
Curator: Michael Connor
Exhibition Venue: 4/F, Bldg 7, 50 Moganshan Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Tue – Sun 11:00-18:00
Exhibition Lecture: Half-Assed Aesthetics in the Age of the Sub-Amateur
Speakers: Michael Connor, Miao Ying
Date: 2016.06.07 (Tue) 19:00
Lecture Venue: OCAT Shanghai, 30 Wenan Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai
(Metro Line 8 Qufu Road Station Exit 2)
Courtesy of the artist ad MadeIn Gallery, for further information please visit www.madeingallery.com.


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Taken from BlogRolling Meadows, Illinois, USA (27 June 2011)—Ken Vander Wal, CISA, CPA, national partner (retired) at Ernst & Young (IL, USA), was elected international president of ISACA—a global association serving 95,000 IT governance, assurance and security professionals in 160 countries—at its World Congress: INSIGHTS 2011 conference in Washington DC, USA, today.
Founded in 1969, ISACA develops international standards for information systems auditing and control, provides education and training, and administers the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designations. Additionally, ISACA developed and continually updates COBIT, the internationally accepted framework for governance of enterprise IT.
"Ken is a long-time ISACA volunteer whose dedication has been a real asset to the association," said Emil D'Angelo, CISA, CISM, immediate past president of ISACA. "His talents and experience will be of great benefit to ISACA's members worldwide as he guides ISACA's future direction."
At Ernst & Young, Vander Wal was responsible for the firm's global IT quality and risk management program. With more than 40 years of IT experience, he has worked in multiple areas of information systems in a variety of industries, including IT auditing, systems security, quality assurance, systems development, systems programming, and project management. Before joining Ernst & Young in 1979, Vander Wal worked at the Pentagon, where he developed systems to support the Department of Army staff, and for a computer software company in a systems technical support role.
Vander Wal is also president of the IT Governance Institute (ITGI) Board of Trustees and a member of ISACA's Strategic Advisory Council and Governance Advisory Council. He has also served on ISACA's Guidance and Practices Committee, Knowledge Board, and Professional Issues Task Force. He is a coauthor of IT Control Objectives for Sarbanes-Oxley, 2nd Edition, published by ITGI.
"ISACA has continued to grow and strengthen in challenging times, through sound execution of its strategy and a strong focus on increasing support to its global membership," said Vander Wal. "I am both humbled and honored to serve as president of such an outstanding association."
In addition to Vander Wal, six other IT professionals were elected to ISACA leadership positions. Elected as international vice presidents were Christos Dimitriadis, CISA, CISM, head of information security at INTRALOT S.A. (Greece); Greg Grocholski, CISA, corporate auditor at The Dow Chemical Company (USA); Tony Hayes, CGEIT, AFCHSE, CHE, FACS, FCPA, FIIA, associate director-general of the Department of Communities in the Queensland Government (Australia); Niraj Kapasi, CISA, FCA, IT auditor and director for Kapasi Bangad Tech Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (India); Jeff Spivey, CRISC, CPP, PSP, director of Security Risk Management Inc. (SRM) (USA); and Jo Stewart-Rattray, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, director of information security at RSM Bird Cameron (Australia).
Two directors were appointed to ISACA's board: Allan Boardman, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CA (SA), CISSP, information risk manager at a leading investment bank (United Kingdom), and Marc Vael, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, chief audit executive at Smals (Belgium).
Photos and biographies of all board members are available at www.isaca.org/board.


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Benzyl alcohol demand is projected to gain impulse with increasing demand from end use industries. Benzyl alcohol is used in manufacturing of paints, inks, and epoxy resins and as a paint stripper. Growing demand for paints and coating with rapid infrastructural developments in emerging economies such as India, China and Brazil is projected to drive the demand for benzyls alcohol over the forecast period. Further, growth in disposable income of middle class impelling the demand for automobiles which is subsequently fueling the demand for paints and coatings which in turn is driving the demand for benzyl alcohol. Paints and coating application accounts for major share of the global benzyl benzoate market. Thus, growing paint and coating industry is anticipated to drive the demand for benzyl alcohol over the forecast period. Besides this, increasing use of benzyl alcohol as an anti-parasite medication used to treat head lice. It is also used as a common preservative in many injectable drugs. Benzyl alcohol is also finds application in perfumery and flavoring. Thus, growing array of application of benzyl alcohol in various end use industries is projected to drive the demand for benzyl alcohol over the period. However, toxic properties of the benzyl alcohol is expected to discourage the use of benzyl alcohol which in turn projected to hamper the growth of benzyl alcohol market over the forecast period (2017-2025).
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Global benzyl alcohol market is segmented on the basis of application and geography. Based on application, paints and coating application segment accounted for the largest share in global benzyl alcohol market. Growing demand for paints and coating due to growing urbanization and infrastructural development along with increasing demand for automobiles is projected to drive the growth of the segment. On the basis of geography, North America was estimated to be the largest market for benzyl alcohol in 2016 and projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Growing demand from end use industries such as paint & coating, pharmaceuticals and personal care industries is projected to drive the growth for benzyl alcohol market. Benzyl alcohol market is mainly dominated by two major players Hubei Greenhome Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. and Emerald Performance Materials. Thus, major player are investing in research and development, merger and acquisition with focus on improve their product portfolio and market penetration.
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Britney's got herself a regular gig now, a resident show in Vegas. Medium shows you what Brit's life is like now that she's mellowing with age.
Never let it be said that Britney fans aren't a well-spoken, lucid and intelligent lot.
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Look, I'm as much a Tarantino fan as the next guy - probably more - but his newest project, a remake of Faster Pussycat KILL KILL, is doomed to ruin his career. Why? 1. it's a fucking remake and 2. he wants Britney as Varla.
By: dave
Wednesday, Aug 6th 2008 (7:09am)
Apparently it wasn't Britney's fault. She was drugged. That would explain recent events, but there's still no accounting for K Fed.
By: justascosh
Thursday, Feb 7th 2008 (12:07am)
Wow, someone REALLY needs to get a life.
Is pathetisad a word?
By: Dave
Wednesday, Sep 12th 2007 (6:57am)
Briney Spears is being bashed for last night's MTV comeback performance, but seriously, I'd rather watch two hours of Britney than five seconds of that idiot Kanye West.
By: boho-daddy
Monday, Sep 10th 2007 (8:59am)
1. Britney Spears is a mammal .
2. Britney Spears fights ALL the time.
3. The purpose of Britney Speakrs is to flip out and kill people.
4. Oh, and she tried to kill herself after writing 666 on her forehead and proclaiming herself the devil.
By: Dave
Tuesday, Mar 6th 2007 (12:01am)
By now, I�m sure we�ve all seen the photos of Britney Spears with her newly shaven head. Amidst all the speculation about whether Britney is in the middle of a full-scale mental breakdown and if her career can recover from this latest tabloid bonanza, one thing is certain: Britney just doesn�t look that good bald.
That being said, here�s a quick guide to eight women who look better bald than Britney.
By: Dave
Monday, Feb 26th 2007 (5:13am)
...the Britney Spears meltdown continues.
By: boho-daddy
Thursday, Feb 22nd 2007 (4:43pm)
Britney Spears' hair is all over Ebay.
By: boho-daddy
Monday, Feb 19th 2007 (8:31am)
By: boho-daddy
Saturday, Feb 17th 2007 (7:43am)
Ruben Garay, who has hosted WorldOfBritney.com since October 2000, yesterday announced the site will no longer exist after January 31 because the singer is "losing her identity and credibility with fans and industry people."
By: boho-daddy
Friday, Dec 29th 2006 (3:12pm)
Britney says she knows her fuel mix is a little rich right now.
By: Mr._Dog
Friday, Dec 8th 2006 (4:34am)
In an effort to keep her new ex from making any money off selling their oh-so-controversial sex tape, Britney's thinking about giving it away.
By: Dave
Tuesday, Nov 21st 2006 (12:20am)
Britney has begun procedings to rid herself of 160 pounds of useless flesh.
By: Dave
Wednesday, Nov 8th 2006 (5:49am)
On April 7, when Britney Spears and Kevin Federline realized that their baby, Sean Preston, had been sleeping more than usual, panic bells went off. Just six days earlier, the 7-month-old had taken a major fall from his high chair, a tumble that had his parents worried that he might have been critically injured.
By: Dave
Wednesday, Apr 12th 2006 (12:04am)
There's trouble in trailerland - Britney's getting ready to dump her husband. Whodathunkit?
By: Dave
Friday, Nov 18th 2005 (4:52am)
She sang songs about things and did stuff! Then one day she was turned into a magic meatball with a face.
By: Dave
Wednesday, Nov 9th 2005 (12:03am)
Rumor has it that there's a Britney sex tape floating around out there - is this it?
By: Dave
Thursday, Oct 20th 2005 (5:38am)
Britney's popped out her young'un. With pic!
By: Dave
Thursday, Sep 15th 2005 (12:01am)
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By: Dave
Thursday, Aug 4th 2005 (7:09am)
So, Britney's big hit? Originally by Louie Armstrong. Who knew?
By: Dave
Friday, Apr 22nd 2005 (5:45am)
Britney's knocked up. Included in the article is an artist's depiction of the happy couple with their hideously mutated lovechild.
By: Dave
Thursday, Apr 14th 2005 (12:04am)
Who knew that all it takes to get Brit nekkid is a simple game? Sure, the pics of her totally nude are probably 'shopped, and the dirty mouth probably isn't her either, but damn, it's still hotter than hell.
By: scooter1979
Wednesday, Dec 8th 2004 (12:02am)
Sorry, it's a PDF, but yow - choice comic of Britney having all sorts of horrible things done to her. Unbelievably NSFW, or in the company of people you may ever wish to look in the eye again.
By: Dave
Friday, Nov 5th 2004 (12:14am)
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There are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs possibilities open to the people residing in the Beulah area. It is very important understand all the types of rehabilitation options available in Beulah, AB., in order to pick the appropriate rehabilitation approach for yourself or someone you care about. Choosing the proper drug rehab program in Beulah is a vital element in the process of treating of substance abuse, addiction and alcoholism. This data will help you to understand your numerous treatment options so that you have the highest chance of a successful end result.
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Inpatient drug rehabilitation in Beulah, AB. is a treatment choice best for many who need medical treatment in the course of rehab or individuals with considerable drug abuse histories. Women and men can develop physical and mental dependence to alcohol and drugs even after a short period of time, so inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Beulah is among the best rehab choice in almost all scenarios. On account of substance abuse and addiction, men and women will usually struggle to recover with the limited solutions offered by outpatient rehabilitation centers in Beulah, Colorado where drugs and alcohol remain readily available when they leave the outpatient center. In addition, people in treatment who receive outpatient treatment instead of inpatient alcohol and drug treatment in Beulah remain susceptible to negative relationships and situations which can cut across their process of recovery. If a person resides with an abusive partner or maintains associations that entail drug use, any treatment endeavours in outpatient treatment will be in vain. That is why in-patient drug rehab in Beulah, AB. will generate more beneficial results which will prove long lasting in contrast to an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program where advantages are often very limited and acute.
In Beulah there's both short-term and long-term inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Short-term is often a 30-day facility, while long-term inpatient drug rehabilitation in Beulah, Colorado is a lot more intensive and rehab can last 90-120 days on average. It becomes an ideal environment for clients since it is a safe and secure drug-free setting where they can recover both physically and mentally without distraction. Preferably, people proceed within a long-term in-patient alcohol and drug rehab program in Beulah for the maximum period of time permitted, so that they can handle anything which might cut across their sobriety when they depart rehab. Because of the fact that detoxing and becoming physically stable can take a couple weeks alone, the three to six months in long-term in-patient drug and alcohol rehab in Beulah will be time spent well and significantly more efficient than short-term programs.
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"I'm gonna love it and pet it and put it on a shelf." -by DawnDuttonalloneword
"By our speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to chaos,
throw mud on a reputation, send the whole
world up in smoke and go up in smoke with it,
smoke right from the pit of hell."
Eugene Peterson
The world would change if, like Jesus; we chose
a donkey over a steed,
a cross over a crown,
a palm branch over bitterness
and grace over guilt.
-Ann Voscamp
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines -
Sail away from the safe harbor -
Catch the trade winds in your sails -
Explore! Dream! Discover!
Mark Twain
"The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can- hplyrikz
"Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
- Barbara Winkler
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.
Pablo Picasso
"Let us, then, plant with diligence and care
the garden of the soil, but let us, with far deeper
earnestness, tend the garden of our hearts."
~ from The Cottage Gardener, 1849 ~
Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. Pablo Picasso
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.- Henry Ward Beecher
Nothing is art if it does not come from nature. Antonio Gaudi
"We'll never regret being a little more generous, never. With stuff, money, forgiveness, tears, patience, time..." Scotty Smith
"It does not take long for all your yesterdays to line up quickly behind you."- Deela Richards
John O'Donohue
"...May you allow the wild beauty of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging."
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."
A. W. Tozer
I'm learning as I get older, that we never stop learning and I love that.- Sue Neitzel
Don't spend all your pennies in one shoppe- Jeanie's Angel Mum
The bubble doesn't lie.- Bigdaddy (in reference to the "level" )
Life is a great big canvas
Throw all the paint on it you can-- Danny Kaye
"You silly girl Grama Lea" - Alyssa
Great gifts require more than ordinary sacrifice- Halfway to Heaven Ruth Adams Knight
"The second winter came on not as frightening as the first to Joseph because it's terrors were familiar and prepared for. He had learned not to regard the gloom of the storm filled valley but to search for the sunlight in his own thoughts." Halfway to Heaven Ruth Adams Knight
Thinking of my Angel Mother today on her birthday.
Here are a few memorable things she used to say often- and I quote:
"It's a flag not a rag!"
"I love you more...."
It's cappachino time!" (that's how she spelled it too)
"I'll call you back... Raymond's on!" (Everybody loves Raymond)
-- calling the donkeys: "ViOoooOooOOooOOooOOooleeeeet! Cmon VIOLET!"
(happy birthday Momma... I love you more)
It's a good deal.-- (our son's girlfriend Michelle says this all the time!) So now every time we hear someone say it...we exclaim, "Michelle!!" and then throughout the day we find ourselves saying, "It's a good deal!" - about everything. :)
"What's your name?!!" asked a beautiful aged woman in a nursing home.
"Lea," I answered."
"Lea? ........Plain..... Olde........ Lea?"- she questioned.
"Yes Maam, what's yours?" -
"Jean, she replied. ............Plain.. Olde.. Jean."
(I still chuckle everytime there's an introduction with someone now. Beautiful Jean summed me up very well. :) lol
Oh my FROGHAIRS! -- PJ Keeler :)
Love is the beauty of the soul. St. Augustine
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools. Albert Einstein
A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have. Abraham Lincoln
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
~Joyce Kilmer, "Trees," 1914
There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, "All right, then, have it your way." C.S. Lewis
Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one. It got on at 42nd, and off at 59th, where, I assume it was going to Bloomingdales to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake - as almost all hats are.~ You've Got Mail
"Girl, this is a place for YOUR heart and what the Lord places on YOUR soul to write here."-- by my friend and mentor Cora Eelman.
"Honey, just never leave a paper trail." -- by one brilliant woman.
"Girl, you need to grow you a backbone." my Angel Mother.
"Patience,"..... learn patience." -- my Angel Mother.
"That's God's Business- not yours," -- my sisterchick, and mentor Kay; aka Gardener woman.
"It doesn't matter what kind of day you're having... you can choose to be happy." -- my wonderful Mil.
"Well bless your little heart!" ... Sisterchick Maxine Melson


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Area: PACE
Nola Hadley-Torres
Marilyn Claussen
Sandy Niemann
Linda McPheron
Research Question:
What's going well in PACE?
How can the program be improved?
Research Methods:
Gathered demographic data on students, surveyed students on faculty-student relationships and life stressors that impact their learning.
- 66% of PACE students surveyed are at risk for life stressors with the highest stress indicator was a change in sleeping habits; changes at work; and a shift in social activities;
- A survey about communication showed 80% positive responses.
- Continue gathering demographic data;
- Urge math faculty to meet;
- Possibly develop a FIG to look at Math in PACE;
- Continue research on life stressors;
- Expand research to look at the impact of reduced student services;
- Develop emergency resources with Public and Human Services program.
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An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) park is a type of outdoor recreation area where certain motorized vehicles can be used. Some off-road parks allow 4x4 trucks, dirt bikes, and other types of vehicles, while others are designed specifically for ATVs. Since many areas have tight regulations against using off-road motorized vehicles on public property, an ATV park can provide owners of these vehicles with a legal place to ride them. Some state and national parks and campgrounds include ATV trails, though privately owned ATV parks exist as well. Permits are often required to ride on trails that are on state or national land, though each ATV park has its own set of rules and regulations.
All-terrain vehicles are motorized vehicles that use handlebars for steering and have seats that can be straddled by a rider. These vehicles are occasionally street-legal, though they are more commonly used for off-road driving. The tires are typically low pressure and have aggressive tread patterns to facilitate riding in rough conditions such as rocky terrain and mud. Many areas have laws that prevent ATVs from operating on public land, and riding these vehicles on private land without permission is typically forbidden as well. ATV parks are one area that people can go to make use of their ATVs.
ATV parks vary widely in size, layout, and ownership, as some are privately held while others are owned by a government. The simplest type of ATV park is essentially just a bare plot of land that someone has set aside for off-roading. These simple parks sometimes have rough trails cut, though that is not always the case. Some of these parks are informal and free to use, while others require a fee. Local land use codes can dictate the minimum size of an ATV park, require safety measures for trails, or impose other regulations.
Many national, state, and local parks also include ATV trails in addition to other facilities and attractions, such as camping, hunting, and fishing. It is typically illegal to operate ATVs within parks that are not specifically designated for their use, and running an ATV on a hiking trail can result in stiff penalties. Some places have very extensive ATV park infrastructures though, with hundreds of miles of trails over thousands of acres. In states where it is legal to ride ATVs on the beach, an ATV park may also open onto sand dunes, whether or not the beach itself is part of the park system.
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I try to make people laugh. But sometimes they choke.
I'm standing in line at a corner store and someone in front of me is sharing a laugh with the cashier. He gets his change back, still laughing and the cashier says a final, funny remark as he leaves.
Now I approach. The cashier's got a big smile on her face and is still laughing.
But in that that second where she pulls her gaze from her laughing partner to my face, her smile disappears; her lips curl back to a business-like, unemotional position and her laughter stops with a noise that sounds like a speeding car coming to a sudden stop "HaaHahah, Ahhhhh Mmmmm." It says: "Oh. You. You're a stranger. Great, back to work".
Now I feel like the Grim Reaper. My presence has blacked out the sun, and sucked the joy from the room.
But rather than accept the new, somber mood, I'll invariably say something because, I gotta keep the fun going. Partly it's a challenge – "You think this guy can make you laugh." "Watch this." But mostly it's not to be a killjoy.
The cashier then says: "Your drink comes to $3.00."
"$3.00? Does this have alcohol in it?", I reply
Once I see the look on the cashier's face, it's clear awkwardness has clubbed fun to death.
"Uhh. No there are no alcoholic drinks in here", she says.
"Right", I say politely and hand her a five dollar bill, and wait for my change, wincing from the shrapnel of my comedic grenade.


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5 Tips for Managing Your Startup's Finances like a Pro
No matter what kind of work your startup does, you'll always be concerned with one thing – managing money. Tackling your finances in the right way is the key for surviving in the dog-eat-dog world of business. And since you're running a new company, it's even more important that you know your way around your startup's finances. While many people simply rush into entrepreneurship and expect their finances to take care of themselves, you might want to do some preparation while your business is still in its early days. That's why we've compiled a list of 5 tips that are going to help you manage your startup's finances like a pro.
Start learning about business finance
You may have come up with a great product or service idea, but that doesn't mean you have everything it takes to run a successful business. Luckily, most of the skills and qualities a business owner needs can be learned if you put if you put enough effort into it. And this is also the case when it comes to managing your startup's money. First of all, there are so many introductory books on business finance and these are always guaranteed to help you. Even if you believe you know all the basics, make sure you give these little things a go. Moreover, we live in the age of internet and you can find all the info you need on the web. Subscribe to a few business finance blogs and you'll be guaranteed to learn something new every day.
Separate your personal and business finances
When running your own business, you might be tempted to put a lot of your money into it. You'll need some business capital for sure, but once your startup has been launched, you should try to separate your personal and business finances as much as possible. First of all, if you put a lot of your money into your business, bookkeeping will become much more difficult. It will take you a lot of time to figure out which deposits and expenses are personal and which are for your startup. On top of that, mixing your personal and business money can make your tax return preparation a living hell. This is the case because your tax return is based on your incomes and expenses, and you'll have to figure out these while removing any personal deposits out of the equation.
Always try to cut your expenses
When it comes to managing money, you should always try to cut your expenses without having to hamper customer satisfaction. And in order to be able to do this, you'll first need to understand the difference between fixed and variable expenses. While your fixed expenses are something you have to deal with no matter whether your startup is making money or not, your variable costs don't depend on how much money your startup is earning. This means there are always some ways to cut your costs in order to save money for your core business operations. For example, instead of paying for a branded software you rarely use, you can give free software a go. This is especially the case with software used for conferencing.
Understand and handle your cash flow
People in the world of business say that cash is king, and they couldn't be more right. Therefore, if you want to manage your finances the right way, you'll simply have to know what cash flow is and learn how to handle it. Firstly, it's very important that you understand that cash flow isn't the same as paper earnings – it's a statement about how much money your business receives and how much it spends on operating expenses, taxes etc. Today, there is online software you can use to stay on top of your cash flow wherever you are. Still, in your first two years, you might find yourself struggling to make your startup self-sustainable. Luckily, you can easily maintain a healthy cash flow if you decide to apply for a private capital investment or sell your invoices.
Don't be afraid to downscale your ideas
Many rookie entrepreneurs believe that the only way their startups can succeed is by dreaming big. This may sound nice but the truth is – it's all about setting realistic goals and doing your best to accomplish them. One of the biggest reasons why this is the case is the fact that if you dream big, you might find yourself spending all of your money without getting anything in return. And there's no need to say that this is a recipe for failure, no matter what industry you're in. On the other hand, if you scale down your ideas and keep the things realistic, you should be able to help your business stay afloat, and that's exactly what you should be aiming at when you're just starting out.
Managing your startup's finances is never going to be easy. In fact, it can be quite nerve-wracking and take up a lot of your time and effort. That's why you'll want to keep the above tips in mind and give your business a bright future.
Dan Radak is a marketing professional with eleven years of experience. He is a coauthor on several websites and regular contributor to BizzMark Blog. Currently, he is working with a number of companies in the field of digital marketing, closely collaborating with a couple of e-commerce companies.


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A study conducted at the University of South Carolina, in the US, has shown that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), one of the main ingredients in marijuana, may affect DNA expression and can reduce inflammation, meaning cannabis could be used as a treatment for arthritis, lupus, colitis, multiple sclerosis and other diseases in which inflammation plays a key role.
The study was conducted in mice, and although it shows promise, the scientists still need to understand how THC affects microRNA expression.
"MicroRNA therapeutics is an important, rapidly growing area with major pharmaceutical companies getting into this discovery and development," Nagarkatti said in a press release. "While our study identifies the molecular mechanism of immune-altering effects of marijuana, select microRNA identified here could serve as important molecular targets to manipulate MDSC activity in cancer and inflammatory diseases."
This is not the first time that cannabis has been shown to decrease inflammation. A study from 2003 reported that marijuana smokers had lowers levels of an inflammation-promoting protein known as interleukin-2.


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Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Today's outfit from ya girl @lauraikeji
Which of these outfits look better on me, I think the black, what's its? More photos after the cut
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The both looks good. On you...And you are looking so sweetReplyDeleteReplies
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They both will look better on me.ReplyDelete
Love d black moreReplyDelete
Laura how I wish God create u pass like dis u 4 do somtin. Thank God say u yellow.ReplyDelete
uhhhmnn......i fink its gonna help if you mention the names of wah yu wearing...nice thi.ReplyDelete
My thought exactlyDelete
Lau Lau, my personal person...d looks are okk...ReplyDelete
Butttttt,,,,,I don't quite agree wt ur first look,..u see,dats a long sleeve top,if u mst use d sneakers wt it,it shld have bin on a shorter skirt...u feel me?...
But anyways ,cool
- Anonymous21 October 2015 at 22:13
Most sports put a high amount of strain on the body and sportspersons are at a comparatively high risk of getting injured due to this stress. Injuries could range from simple sprains to broken bones and nerve damage.
The both looks good on you but I love the black more.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous22 October 2015 at 06:01
magic said.....Both outfit are nice but the black one wud have been better with a high shoe.ReplyDelete
I don't like ur legs in d black pixReplyDelete
Loving dz!!!!!ReplyDelete
Laura, d make up is too much! Nice outfits though!ReplyDelete
Laurraaa ooo I love everythinggggggg!!!!! They are all baee....u nailled it ooo......Now I love being short...ReplyDeleteReplies
You love being short?
You sure say you no be "kukute"?
Hello Laura, u look good but don't u have any other hair to fix. U are always on dis hair due. Let's get variety from u. Hair due is also part fo fashion. Love ur style but spice it up wit new hair looksReplyDelete
Hello Laura, u look good but don't u have any other hair to fix. U are always on dis hair due. Let's get variety from u. Hair due is also part fo fashion. Love ur style but spice it up wit new hair looksReplyDeleteReplies
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- Anonymous23 October 2015 at 22:38
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The black is cool but the sneakers tho, a black wedge would have killed it. The white wins all the way. Laura ehn...is there no way you could verify comments before posting them?ReplyDelete
Nice clothes,wrong shoes.ReplyDelete
And I love you on dresses and stunty clothes..these ones are everywhere. Sporty always looks good on you..like those your american visit looks. You slayed! You no get bumbum so these outfits kinda look weird on you. Perhaps a more curvy person. Select your looks from miskay biko don't go and be a silent ambassador and just wear anything they bring. Be picky cos your body is unique. You should always work those legs and give us back view of these outfits with better poses*wink* Don't get emotional yet hahahahReplyDelete
the white looks so classicReplyDelete


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Jan and I drove across to Crick and spent Sunday at the show looking at stands and talking to various experts.
Whilst walking around the pavilions we noticed two well behaved black Labrador's. I stopped and enquired whether they were Fletcher and Floyd from nb Caxton. They were, and we had a brief conversation with Lesley. We didn't meet Joe as he appeared to be intently listening to a discussion regarding batteries. So that's another blogger and constant cruiser we have finally met. We had intended to introduce ourselves to Doug and James on nb Chance but the path beside the show boats was packed and we decided against it!
On the way back to our accommodation we stopped beside the canal where I took a phone of a row of cottages with a pub at the far end. Probably a very common scene for any UK readers but not something one would usually see in Australia.
I am very impressed with the courtesy of UK drivers. They make gaps in the traffic to allow you to merge and flash their headlights to indicate you can turn across in front of them. This is the reverse of what one can expect in Australia. I can only assume the size of the country and the density of the traffic has created this cooperative approach. However I do need to work out some of the speed signs. I believe open road dual lane speed 60 and motorways are 70. However I have yet to work out the meaning of the white disk with the diagonal black stripe and I'm not sure of the maximum speed on unmarked single lane roads.


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Firefox 20 was released last week with a new per-window Private Browsing feature – the New Private Window menu option opens a new Private window, separate from your current Firefox window.
This is like Chrome's Incognito mode – you can now run a Private Browsing window at the same time as your current Firefox window. It's a marked improvement on before when Private Browsing used to just save and hide your current tabs i.e. you could only browse in either Private or normal mode – not both at the same time.
However, a cool new extension improves upon this further by adding the ability to create a New Private Tab. As the name suggests, it lets you open a Private Browsing session in a tab within the current Firefox window, instead of having to open a new window and keep swapping between the two:
It also provides several useful context menu options and extra features which are reviewed below.
Private Tab – install the extension from Mozilla Add-ons here – no restart required. Note: the extension will only work in Firefox 20 or later because it requires the use of the new code (not present in Firefox 19 or earlier). The extension adds several new features:
1. It adds a New Private Tab option to the Firefox App menu (or File Menu on the menubar) as shown below – select it to open a new Private tab, underlined in blue to distinguish it from ordinary tabs. This option also has a Ctrl+Alt+P hotkey:
2. You can also convert any normal open tab into a Private tab – just right click on the tab and choose 'Private Tab' from the context menu to make it Private.
3. The reverse is also possible – right click a Private tab and click (to untick) the 'Private Tab' option to make the tab a normal tab again.
4. A context menu option is provided to open a website Link in a new tab – right click a Link and select 'Open Link in New Private Tab'.
5. Another context menu option is provided to open a Bookmark in a new tab – right click a Bookmark and select 'Open in a New Private Tab'.
6. Finally, there is an optional 'New Private Tab' toolbar button which you can add to the Menu Bar in the usual way for quick single click Private Tab opening. Add the button in the usual way – right click an empty space on the tab bar then choose Customize then drag and drop the button to where you want it as shown below.
Private Tab worked flawlessly in my own testing and, just like Private Windows, no web history or cookies etc were saved for those tabs. The only feature I would like to see improved is the blue underlining of the Private Tab – it's not as obvious or clear as it could be. Ideally the whole tab color would be changed or a larger icon appended to it.
However, it does provide a genuine tab, rather than window, based privacy option which many people will find quicker and easier to use.


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Media Statement from Mr. Subhash Chandra On:
- The Biennial Election to Council of State of Haryana, 2016,
- Complaint of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee and
- R K Anand regarding manipulating the pen for marking the votes
"In reference to the above noted subject matter; I have been notified through the media reports that the above-mentioned entities have lodged a complaint against me for manipulating allegedly the pen for marking the votes. With all due respect, the present complaints are an abuse of the process of the law and are simply counterblast to losing the elections.
These complaints are frivolous in nature and based on whimsical assumptions without a shred of evidentiary backing. Election Commission in Delhi had reviewed the proceedings post counting and after going through the same had given clearance to declare the results. The same is clearly reflected in the videos that were reviewed by the Election Commission. It is evidently clear from the interviews provided by various members of different parties regarding how the charges were traded between INLD and INC, right after the night of the election and the same allegations continued till 12th of June.
On 13th June, a new theory was coined blaming me to have cheated by magically exchanging the pen provided by Election Commission to cast the vote. It is a matter to record that the entire election process was transparent and no one, during the vote counting process, could have been certain as to the fact that Congress votes could be rejected/declared invalid as there was no mark to identify as who had marked which ballot.
Based on the news reports that came out prior to and during the election, I would like to state a few observations:
- Reports prior to 31st May 2016 showcase INLD stating that they will never seek support from INC
- Second set of reports that came out during the period between 1st to 10th June establishing resistance to Mr. R K Anand by almost all congress MLAs. Mr. Abhay Chautala also stated that even if Congress offers support, it will have nothing to do with INLD.
- On 10th June, suddenly Mr. R K Anand shifted his loyalty from INLD to Congress and states that he will support the congress policies.
- Notwithstanding, there were also reports of blame game between INLD and Congress of ditching each other and making a deal with BJP.
- Despite clear instructions to mark vote on ballot paper by violet sketch pen, some MLAs have consciously and deliberately marked their votes wrongly, resulting in the rejection of votes.
It will not be completely out of context to mention here that the whip issued by INC and INLD to vote for Mr. R.K. Anand in itself is a penal offence and is punishable under Section 171-C of Indian Penal Code.
The fall of events and complaints followed after the election results are only aimed at maligning my reputation and goodwill as an Elected Candidate. Even after showcasing its transparency in holding the elections, the Election Commission is also targeted with complaints, which are only based on assumptions of complainant.
I would once again like to reiterate my position as an honest candidate whose aim is to simply work for the interest of Haryana."


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Launch of family friendly museum award 2016
The 2016 Family Friendly Museum Award is launched, giving you and your visitors the chance to say why your museum, gallery, heritage site, science centre or historic home gives the warmest welcome to families. The Award is the biggest museum award in the country – and the only one where families pick the winner.
Nominations can be made by anyone – front of house, marketing, the director, volunteers, curators, café workers. You can even invite your visitors to nominate you. It doesn't matter whether you're a giant National museum or a tiny two-room local gallery. You can be volunteer-run or boast a team of curators. You can be best known for your outstanding collection of French 19th century porcelain or be alive with high-tech interactives (or both!). What matters most is that you go that extra mile to provide an excellent family friendly experience.
Give us as much detail as possible about your museum. What is so special about your offer to families? What do you do that really stands out? Tell us lots – we love to hear about all your efforts and achievements. Take a look at the Kids in Museums Manifesto. How does your museum match up to the Manifesto's 20 points on how to make a museum family friendly? Use the Award as an opportunity for a family friendly audit, using the Kids in Museums Manifesto as a guide. Consult your visitors and include their feedback in your nomination.
How to send in a nomination:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com and tell us why you think your museum should win. If you are sending large documents, please send as hard copy to address below, not as attachments.
Post: Family Friendly Museum Award
Kids in Museums
CAN Mezzanine
7 – 14 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4YR
Deadline for nominations noon 11 July 2016
Tweet that you've put in a nomination on Twitter mentioning @kidsinmuseums #FFMA16
Find out more about the Award click here
The Family Friendly Museum Award is kindly supported by Philip Mould & Company and the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions .
Want a free Quentin Blake poster to let your visitors know about your Award ambitions?
Our Quentin Blake illustrated Family Friendly Museum Award posters are free. Just email firstname.lastname@example.com to get your free copy.
What happens next?
A group of volunteers sift through all the hundreds of nominations and whittles them down to a shortlist. The shortlist will be announced on 19 July 2016.
Over the summer, the shortlisted museums are road-tested anonymously by families, using the Kids in Museums Manifesto as a guide to their family friendliness.
Terms and Conditions on Kids in Museums website


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Take your pick between a Free Guide, Training or Explainer Videos to find out more about how to get the best from video in your business or organisation.
These are valuable resources; jam-packed full of helpful advice, hints and tips.
They are aimed at helping existing clients as well as those who are thinking of working with us or just keen to find out more about the power of video communications.


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Snap & Win! A Chance To Win A Lomo'Instant Wide Camera From Lomography
A few weeks ago we brought you a first look at Lomography's latest design, the Lomo'Instant Wide Camera. Well we mentioned that something special was on the way from the brand, and today Lomography is giving our readers a special chance to get their hands on something new and impressive for snap their photos. How? Well it's rather easy.
All you have to do is post your best streetwear, street fashion based photos to Instagram, be sure to follow Lomography, as well as us at stupidDOPE. Using the hashtag #LomoDope, we will choose the best photo for a winner at the end of the contest. So this is not only a great way to get a dope new camera, but is also a great way to share you talents as the winner's photos will be included in Lomography's online Magazine.
The contest will run from today through October 15th so get to it!
How To Win:
- Follow & Tag @LomographyUSA & @stupidDOPE on Instagram.
- Post your best streetwear & street fashion shots on Instagram with the hashtag #LomoDope
A winner will be chosen on October 15th. Good luck!


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July 7, 1994, Section D, Page 19Buy Reprints
Dirk van Zyl, who lived 23 years after a heart transplant -- longer than any other recipient so far -- died today in a nursing home. He was 68.
Mr. van Zyl had recently suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side, and his death was not caused by heart failure, said his son, Coenie van Zyl.
In 1971, Mr. van Zyl received a new heart in an operation performed by the pioneering surgeon Dr. Christiaan N. Barnard. He was the sixth transplant patient for Dr. Barnard, who performed the world's first heart transplant in 1967 at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.
"He was spared for us for another 23 years," Coenie van Zyl, 30, said of his father. In an interview with The Associated Press in 1992 on the 25th anniversary of the first transplant, Mr. van Zyl said he always encouraged people considering transplant surgery to take the risk.
During surgery, his heart stopped beating and the anesthetist said he was dead. But Dr. Barnard revived him and completed the transplant.
Mr. van Zyl, who was white, received the heart of a mixed-race man who had died in a fall from a tree. Under apartheid laws in force at the time of the operation, people of mixed race would have been unable to receive treatment in the same hospital where Mr. Van Zyl was helped.
About 3,500 transplants are performed each year, mostly in the United States. The survival rate for the first year exceeds 90 percent.
His wife died in 1993. He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren.


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Hi Everyone! I'm Kristen from Kristen's Kindergarten back with an easy way for your students to practice story or song retelling at home!
I love for my students to be able to share what they learned at school with their families. Sometimes when my students are sharing with their families, they end up giving their family members some new knowledge!
I have my students make a variety of retelling bracelets throughout the school year. They are inexpensive to make; you just need pony beads and pipe cleaners and I stock up on both throughout the year when they go on sale at Michael's.
There are a variety of retelling bracelets out there:
This is a bracelet we use to retell the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly.
Clear bead = egg
Black Bead = caterpillar head
Yellow Beads = caterpillar body
Green Beads = chrysalis
Butterfly (or orange bead) = butterfly
I also make them to retell the pumpkin cycle, the Little Red Hen, the water cycle, the gingerbread man, and many more!
There are MANY more ideas out there! I get lots of them from Making Learning Fun. (Just scroll down a bit to see them!)
Dr. Jean also has lots of them:
I love that these bracelets are easy for my students to put together and even easier for them to take home to share their learning.
When we make bracelets, I usually place each color of bead in a separate container labeled with the quantity needed of that color and what it represents. I set those containers up on a table and my students work cafeteria style down the containers, taking the beads that they need and placing them in the correct order on their pipe cleaner.
I meet them at the end to twist the ends together.
We then either work on a song, poem, or retelling of a story and use the bracelets to help us.
I hope you'll give these bracelets a try!
Click on my signature to come visit my blog for more great ideas!! :)


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Shared Atelier/Design office in Daikanyama
About HOUSE OF KING GEORGE OFFICE
Our office just opened three months ago. Facing the mainstreet of Hachiman-street, it is very close to Daikanyama station, and also close to Shibuya and Ebisu station.
It is essentially a healthy sandwich cafe and design office. Currently, 2 desks are available starting November 1st, 2013.
Very bright, furnished (table, chair, cabinet), you just have to bring your computer and work.
We are located 5min away from Daikanyama station
Some good restaurants and T-site complex
The area is very quiet and VERY convenient to mostly everything.
Services included :
- Internet wifi
- 1 shared meeting room
- Printer / scanner / copy
- Cafe available on 2nd floor
All utilities included: electricity, heating, cleaning.
We'd like a minimum commitment of 2 months.
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's tennis team moved one step closer in its quest to capture a second Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Championship in the past three seasons as the Bulldogs topped rival Grand Valley State 5-2 in the first round of the league tournament on Friday (April 25) in Midland.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-1 lead after the doubles round and then took three of the first four completed singles positions to win the match over the Lakers inside the Midland Community Tennis Center. It was FSU's second win over GVSU in less than two weeks following Ferris State's exciting 5-4 win in Grand Rapis on April 15.
Ferris State received singles wins from Laurent Galarneau at the number one flight in straight-sets along with a victory by Laurent Mailloux at third singles and Jose Calero in the fifth spot.
In doubles play, Galarneau teamed up with senior Aaron Dial for a 8-6 win at the number one flight while Mailloux and Otto Keresztes took a 8-5 win at second doubles.
With the win, the third-seeded Bulldogs will now face seventh-seeded Findlay in Saturday's semifinals beginning at 3:45 p.m. (ET). The Oilers stunned second-seeded Ohio Dominican for the upset in quarterfinal-round play. The opposite side of the bracket will pit reigning champion and top-seeded Northwood against fourth-seeded Wayne State.
All eight teams involved in the GLIAC Tournament play three matches each over the course of the three-day event. FSU improved to 10-13 overall with the win and has now won eight of its last nine matches against GLIAC competition this year to date.
Two years ago, Ferris State claimed its first GLIAC Tournament Championship since 1999 with a stunning 5-4 triumph over Northwood in the title match. FSU previously finished as the runner-up to Northwood seven consecutive seasons from 2000-06 and then placed fifth in 2006-07, fourth in 2007-08 and were third overall in 2008-09 before also finishing third in 2010-11. Last season, NU topped the Bulldogs 5-2 in the 2013 GLIAC Tourney title match.
This week, the Bulldogs are currently ranked eighth in the ITA Midwest Regional Rankings under second-year head coach Chad Berryhill.
The GLIAC Tournament represents the Bulldogs' final competition until a possible berth into the NCAA Division II Tournament. The NCAA Division II men's tennis selection show is Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. (ET) with a live stream of the selection show available at NCAA.com.
Below are the complete match results:
Ferris State 5, Grand Valley State 2
Apr 25, 2014 at Midland, Mich. (MCTC)
|Singles competition
|1. Laurent Galarneau (FS) def. Francis Bertrand (GVM) 6-2, 6-3
|2. Andrew Darrell (GVM) def. Aaron Dial (FS) 6-0, 7-6
|3. Laurent Mailloux (FS) def. Billy Heckman (GVM) 6-1, 7-6
|4. Otto Keresztes (FS) vs. Jack Heiniger (GVM) unfinished
|5. Jose Calero (FS) def. Andrew Bole (GVM) 6-2, 6-2
|6. A Giacomazzi Serafim (FS) vs. Ben Esh-Nauta (GVM) unfinished
|Doubles competition
|1. Laurent Galarneau/Aaron Dial (FS) def. Andrew Bole/Francis Bertrand (GVM) 8-6
|2. Otto Keresztes/Laurent Mailloux (FS) def. Quinn Sylow/Jack Heiniger (GVM) 8-5
|3. Andrew Darrell/Billy Heckman (GVM) def. Jose Calero/Will Huntington (FS) 8-3