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Robert Brandom is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at University of Pittsburgh. Perspectives on Pragmatism is a collection of papers in which this top-flight philosopher delivers original, systematical in-depth interpretations of a number of central themes from this tradition. All the papers have been published elsewhere (except one which is in press), the earliest one being from 2000.
This is not an introductory book aimed at the general reader. To understand the discussions and appreciate the depths of Brandom's analyses, a fair amount of training in analytical philosophy is often required. The papers exemplify philosophical exegesis at an advanced level by a philosopher who not only knows the pragmatist tradition from within but also plays a major (if not the major) role in developing and renewing this tradition into a way of thinking which is very much alive today.
What is 'Pragmatism'? "Pragmatism [...] is a generic expression that picks out a family of views asserting various senses in which practice and the practical may be taken to deserve explanatory pride of place." (p.58). Brandom discusses a number of such 'views' and 'senses' in this book. Above the classical pragmatists (John Dewey, Charles Sanders Peirce, William James), more recent figures such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Richard Rorty, and Wilfrid Sellars are also taken into consideration. Finally contemporary trends in pragmatism are dealt with and Brandom elaborates and picks up on a number of his own pragmatic contributions, such as his magnum opus Making it Explicit (1994) and in Between Saying and Doing: Towards an Analytic Pragmatism (2008). Let me give a few examples of what kind of discussions the reader will find in Perspectives on Pragmatism.
John Dewey, Charles Sanders Peirce and William James are the classical exponents of the pragmatist tradition, and one of the issues discussed in Perspectives on Pragmatism and made explicit by Brandom is how these thinkers stand in relation to the antecedent philosophers Kant and Hegel. Despite Anglophone philosophy's tendency to write Kant out of its canon, Brandom points out that what classical pragmatism appreciated (and rightly so) in Kant's thinking was a specific normative turn and what Brandom denotes a 'methodological pragmatism'. The basic thought is that we are responsible for our actions and judgments since these are governed by rules -- concepts -- which determine what we become committed to and are responsible for through the application of these rules. This is the normative turn in Kant's thinking. But according to Brandom the deeper Kantian insight here is that concepts only have and precisely have contents to the extent that these can function as judgments: This is the methodological pragmatism Brandom uncovers in Kant. This idea is on a par with the much later conception of language-use in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations (1953), according to which sentences are the only linguistic units which can be used to 'make a move' in the language game. Hegel not only takes over Kant's normative turn and the methodological pragmatism, but also makes an important step towards naturalizing the norms by conceiving them as instituted by public social recognitive practices. From a different Hegelian perspective, this practice of applying concepts through recognizing and recognized individual subjects is also the historical process by which the norms are instituted and developed. This process is denoted 'experience' ('Erfahrung'), not to be confused with experience understood as Cartesian individual experiences ('Erlibnisse'). And as Brandom makes clear, this Hegelian acknowledgement of experience as praxis, as work, as something we do was adopted by the classical pragmatists. Experience according to them is conceived as embodied, situated and transactional learning. Furthermore, by taking advantage of inputs from Darwinian evolutionary explanation, these early pragmatists can be said to complete the Hegelian naturalization of our conceptualized 'doings'.
These themes are among the central 'progressive' elements in classical pragmatism, according to Brandom (p.53). On the critical side, what "most separates them from us" is their lack of concern with language in discontinuity with nature compared to most twentieth-century philosophy (p.55). The early pragmatists emphasized the continuity between concept users and the organic nature -- for independently motivated reasons -- but 'the philosophical way forward' from Brandom's point of view is a linguistic pragmatism: This is the view according to which "engaging in specifically linguistic practices is an essential necessary condition for having thoughts and beliefs in a full-blooded sense." (p.67). This kind of pragmatism has already found an expression in Brandom's Making it Explicit (1994).
Another theme of Perspectives on Pragmatism is Brandom's discussion of Wilfrid Sellars. Sellars did not call himself a pragmatist, but he did see himself as reviving a central idea of Kant's, as Brandom points out (p.105). What has this to do with pragmatism? In his seminal essay 'Empiricism and the philosophy of mind' (1956) Sellars attacked the following core idea in twentieth-century empiricism: That it is possible to separate a 'base vocabulary' about 'the sensory given' (the data of sensation) from our vocabulary about non-sensory items of the world and specify how the meanings of the latter can be derived from the meanings of the former. Such a strategy would in principle secure our gaining knowledge of the world. Against this Sellars famously argued that such a base vocabulary does not exist because we never establish a language about 'the given' (the sense data) without also applying language about what we do in order to achieve such observational reports. With Brandom's words: "[...] the proposed empiricist base vocabulary is not pragmatically autonomous, and hence not semantically autonomous." (p.87). For any belief, judgment or claim to be meaningful -- and hence a potential source of knowledge -- it must (already) play a role in our reasonings. This is the Kantian insight about norms again. But Brandom also discovers a deeper pragmatist stratum in Sellars' thinking on these matters: We cannot understand factual statements like 'The cat is on the mat' without also understanding how to use modal, counterfactual and dispositional vocabulary such as 'The cat could still be on the mat if the mat were a slightly different shade of blue, but not if it turned into soup' (pp.104-105). But the use of modal, counterfactual and dispositional expressions is not itself descriptive. This is a 'rationalist pragmatism' to the extent "[...] one already knows how to do everything one needs to know how to do in order to deploy modal vocabulary, which accordingly can be understood as making explicit structural features that are always already implicit in what one does in describing." (ibid.)
I have only touched upon a few of the themes from Perspectives on Pragmatism. Other stimulating discussions include Brandom's critical assessment of the pragmatist views of his 'Doktorvater' Richard Rorty, and an informative chapter on 'an arc of thought' leading from Rorty's early eliminative materialism to his later pragmatism. In the last part of the book Brandom delivers various attempts to reconcile and synthesize strands and insights from the pragmatist tradition with themes from 'the Anglophone tradition', developing his work-in-progress toward what Brandom denotes 'analytic pragmatism'.
All the papers are of the highest philosophical standard, with meticulously elaborated and transparent arguments, although a lot of background knowledge is presupposed. The book is generally well-written and well-edited, comprising useful indexes, an extensive note-apparatus and a long, instructive introduction.
© 2012 Oliver Kauffmann
Oliver Kauffmann holds a PhD in philosophy (2009). He is currently Research Fellow at Department of Education, Aarhus University (Denmark). His current research lies within the interdisciplinary areas between philosophy of mind, education and learning theory. It also comprises experimental work on the role of the sensory modalities in receiving conscious information. Email: email@example.com Website: http://www.dpu.dk/about/olka
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Learn the differences between popular natural deodorant brands – so you can find the non-toxic deodorant that works best for your needs.
Let me guess. Slowly but surely you've been switching over your beauty and personal care routine to non-toxic products – but there's one area that you haven't quite mastered yet: DEODORANT.
I know exactly why. Deodorant is one thing you're too scared to mess with. When you leave the house in the morning – whether you are going to the office, running errands or heading to the gym to work out – you need to be sure that you will not end up a stinking mess by the end of the day. No one wants to be that person!
Yet switching to a natural deodorant is totally do-able (and important!). But it's true – it can be a bit tricky. After doing loads of research, including a reader survey, here's one thing I know for sure: finding a natural deodorant that works is not a one-size-fits all proposal.
Why You Should Switch to a Natural Deodorant
To start, let's talk about why you should switch deodorants in the first place. Conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain some potentially harmful ingredients. In fact, in my deodorant survey, the primary reason given for switching to a natural deodorant was to avoid toxic chemicals.
Here's a rundown of what you want to avoid in your deodorant:
- Aluminum – the active ingredient in many antiperspirants* – linked to Alzheimer's and breast cancer
- Parabens – hormone disrupting chemicals often used as preservatives
- Phthalates – hormone disrupting chemicals hiding in the fragrance or other ingredients
- Fragrance** – a catch-all term for thousands of chemicals which can cause allergies or worse
- Triclosan – an endocrine disruptor and probable carcinogen
- Propylene glycol – when derived from natural gas (most common form), it is a potential allergen and a non-renewable resource
*A note about antiperspirants: Sweat is our body's natural way of releasing toxins so stopping sweat should not be the goal at all. Instead, we want to absorb the sweat from our skin – which luckily can be done with natural ingredients.
**A note about fragrance: The term fragrance is a bit tricky. When you see it on a label, it almost always implies artificial fragrance chemicals but a few companies use the term even for essential oils and other natural fragrances. For example, both Native and Every Man Jack list fragrance on the label but both companies assured me that their scents are a mixture of essential oils and contain nothing artificial. I wish it were easier – but when in doubt – ask the company directly!
RELATED: 4 Good Reasons to Buy Natural, Non-Toxic Products for Home & Life
Natural Deodorant Ingredients
Sometimes I wonder why we get so caught up in chemicals when nature creates so many hard-working ingredients. Nature-made substances including minerals, plant powders, butters and oils from nuts and seeds, and essential oils have all the anti-bacterial and sweat absorbing properties that we need to keep wetness and odor at bay.
Here are some of the beneficial ingredients you might find in your natural deodorant:
Odor neutralizing agents
- Baking soda* – raises PH of skin, making it less hospitable to bacteria growth
- Activated charcoal – acts like a magnet, drawing out odor-causing bacteria and other toxins from skin
- Magnesium – minimizes odor and treats skin problems
- Saccharomyces ferment – a vegetable based enzyme that inhibits odor
- Essential oils – naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial
*A note about baking soda: Many people rave about baking soda for odor control, yet a small number find that it causes skin rashes, bumps or other sensitivities. From what I've read, this is usually a temporary phase as your skin detoxes from conventional deodorants. Stay tuned for a new blog about doing an armpit detox to help you prepare your skin for natural deodorants!
Wetness absorbing ingredients
- Arrowroot
- Tapioca starch or cornstarch
- Kaolin clay
Moisturizing / skin soothing ingredients
- Coconut oil
- Shea butter
- Plant oils – jojoba, sunflower
- Beeswax
- Candelilla wax – a plant-based substitute for beeswax
- Glycerin
- Aloe vera
- Propanediol (vegetable derived)
Finding a Natural Deodorant that Works
No doubt you'd love me to tell you about the amazing natural deodorant that works for everyone. I'm sorry to tell you it doesn't exist.
Each one of us is different – from the amount of sweat and odor we produce, to the level of activity we engage in, to our personal skin sensitivities and fragrance preferences. Many of us prefer the convenience of a stick, but some of us love to slather on a deodorant cream or do a quick spritz of a spray deodorant.
Maybe you are searching for a deodorant that is baking soda free, or one that contains activated charcoal or another specific ingredient. Maybe using a vegan product is important to you.
Your favorite natural deodorant probably won't be the same as mine – and that's OK!
Also, keep in mind that switching to a natural deodorant takes time. Your skin will need to detox for a couple of weeks as it gets rid of the toxins from your old deodorant. During this time you may need to apply your deodorant more than once during the day. (Stay tuned for a new post about doing an armpit detox to prep you for a natural deodorant!) Most important – don't give up!
Favorite Natural Deodorant Brands
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Here is a list of natural deodorant brands that I have tried over the years. In terms of odor control, everything I've tried has worked for me – but truth be told – I'm not a super stinky person (guess I drew the lucky card on that one!)
All of these deodorant brands have raving fans – but you'll also find some people who say it didn't work for them. Bottom line: it might take a bit of experimenting to find the brand that works best for you.
- Type: Stick and jar
- Primary ingredients (stick): arrowroot powder, coconut oil, candelilla wax, shea butter, baking soda
- Primary ingredients (cream): shea butter, baking soda, arrowroot powder, cocoa seed butter
- Sensitive Skin formula available that uses magnesium instead of baking soda for odor control
- Activated Charcoal version available
- Scents are a combo of essential oils and natural fragrances (but nothing artificial)
- Vegan
- Price: $9-10
My take: The cream formula is good and I've used it for years but once they introduced the stick, I was hooked! Fav scents include: Bergamot + Lime, Rose + Vanilla and Charcoal + Magnesium.
BUY Schmidt's
Primal Pit Paste
- Type: Cream, stick, spray
- Primary ingredients (cream): shea butter, arrowroot, baking soda, coconut oil, candelilla wax, essential oils
- Primary ingredients (stick): shea butter, baking soda, coconut oil, beeswax, arrowroot, essential oils
- Primary ingredients (spray): witch hazel, alcohol, safflower oil, aloe vera, essential oils
- 3 strength levels (Level 2 is original and most popular)
- Mini sizes available
- Cream and spray are vegan
- Price: $9 – $11
My take: I've only used the cream so far. It went on smoothly and did the job well. This brand was very popular among my survey takers so worth a try!
BUY Primal Pit Paste
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: glycerin, saccharomyces ferment, shea butter, aloe vera, arrowroot, activated charcoal
- Non staining
- No baking soda
- Price: $5.99
My take: Goes on clear even though it contains activated charcoal. Love the affordable price and that I can find it at my local co-op.
BUY Alaffia
Pit Putty/Bubble & Bee
- Type: Stick, cream, spray
- Primary ingredients (stick): arrowroot, coconut oil, baking soda, essential oils
- Primary ingredients (cream): arrowroot, shea butter, coconut oil, sunflower oil, baking soda, essential oils
- Primary ingredients (spray): witch hazel, coconut oil, sunflower oil, rice enzymes, essential oils
- Sensitive skin cream without baking soda or coconut oil available
- USDA Organic certified
- Vegan
- Price: $11
My take: Love the cream! It goes on super smooth and the Geranium Lime scent is the best! The stick is great too. Like the idea of a spray, but the Jasmint scent was not my favorite.
BUY Pit Putty
Piper Wai
- Type: Cream and stick
- Primary ingredients: tapioca starch, coconut oil, shea butter, baking soda, activated charcoal, essential oils
- Formulated for sensitive skin with just enough baking soda to be effective but not cause irritation in most people
- Recently introduced a stick version
- Vegan
- Price: $12 – $17
My take: Don't be thrown off by the grey color – it goes on clear and does not stain your clothes. Also the blend of 11 essential oils smells fantastic!
BUY PiperWai
Earth Mama
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: coconut oil, corn starch, candelilla wax, baking soda, beeswax, magnesium, arrowroot, calendula
- Formulated especially for sensitive skin, pregnancy and breastfeeding, yet effective for everyone
- Perfect blend of baking soda and magnesium makes it fine for extra sensitive skin
- Unscented product available
- Price: $10
My take: Love the subtle scents and soft feel of this deodorant. The mini sizes are great for travel!
Buy Earth Mama
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: coconut oil, arrowroot powder, baking soda, shea butter, beeswax
- Sensitive skin version (Cotton & Lily scent) is baking soda free
- Offer fun seasonal scents – get on their mailing list to find out!
- Fragrance listed on label is a proprietary blend of essential oils and extracts
- The most popular brand mentioned in my survey!
- Price: $12 ($10 with subscription)
My take: This deodorant glides on super smooth – I think they found the perfect consistency. Some of the scents are too strong for my liking but Cucumber & Mint is nice.
BUY Native (get 10% off your first order using this link and code Health10 at checkout!)
- Type: Cream
- Primary ingredients: jojoba oil, shea butter, cornstarch, baking soda, kaolin clay, glycerin
- Available in Original (lavender/peppermint/tea tree) or Citrus (bergamot/lime/grapefruit) scents
- Vegan
- Price: $14
My take: This was the first deodorant cream I ever used and I loved the creamy consistency and the essential oil fragrance.
BUY Soapwalla
Kaia Naturals
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: propanediol (naturally derived), glycerin, candelilla wax, saccharomyces ferment, magnesium, activated charcoal
- Available in 3 scents: Cold Pressed Rose, Lime Mint and Juicy Bamboo
- Price: $21
My take: Loooove this deodorant! Smells beautiful (especially the rose scent) and goes on so smooth….but it's a bit more expensive.
BUY Kaia Naturals
- Type: Spray
- Primary ingredients: alcohol and essential oils
- Vegan
- Price: $14
My take: Spray on deodorants are not for everyone. This one works well at odor control (using powerful essential oils) and the Citrus version smells incredible, but is not much of wetness blocker.
BUY Weleda
Every Man Jack
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: propanediol (vegetable derived), aloe vera, witch hazel
- Fragrance/Parfum on label is actually a proprietary blend of essential oils (nothing artificial)
- Some certified organic ingredients
- Price: $6
My take: This has been my go-to deodorant for my 2 teenage boys. It works! We love the Citrus scent.
BUY Every Man Jack
Tom's of Maine
- Type: Stick
- Primary ingredients: Propylene glycol (vegetable derived), aloe vera, hops, sunflower seed oil
- Readily available and affordable
- Price: $4
My take: Tom's was my deodorant of choice for many years. You can't beat the price and you can find it everywhere!
BUY Tom's
Have you found a natural deodorant that works for you? Share your favorite brand in the comments!


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Why Do Dogs Dream?
Most dogs owners agree that their dogs dream.
When a dog is sleeping and you notice his legs twitching, hear a muffled bark or hear his teeth clicking together, and maybe even hear the thump, thump, thump of a wagging tail, it doesn't take much imagination to think he's dreaming about chasing a rabbit or a cat, or playing fetch with his owner.
Since your dog doesn't wake up and tell you about the crazy dream he just had, he can't confirm he's dreaming, but science has done studies which seem to support this theory.
Sleep Patterns
Dogs have two main sleep patterns, the same as humans—SWS (slow wave sleep) and REM (rapid eye movement). If you take the time to observe your dog as he sleeps, you can tell which pattern he is in.
Soon after your dog has dozed off, his breathing will become deeper and very steady. He has entered SWS sleep. Your dog isn't in a deep sleep state at this stage, and it is easy to wake him.
About twenty minutes or so after he falls asleep, your dog enters REM sleep. This is the stage of sleep when the dreams begin. You may see your dogs legs twitching, and he may yip or emit a muffled bark, or even wag his tail. His breathing may become more irregular. You may even see his eyes moving under his eyelids.
This is the stage of sleep that gave birth to the adage, "Let sleeping dogs lie." Your dog will be harder to wake during this stage of sleep. But you should also be careful trying to wake him. Have you ever been awakened from a deep sleep? You can wake up disoriented or even frightened, especially if you were having a bad dream.
You can make an educated guess that you dog is dreaming, but you have no idea what he's dreaming about. He might be running from a predator, or preparing to fight for his life. If you wake him then, your gentle easy-going dog may snap at you or worse. If you must wake your dog from a sound sleep, the safest way is not to touch him, but call him and let your voice wake him up.
What's Happening?
But why do dogs even dream in the first place? If they sleep to rest, does it make any sense for dogs to run and bark in their sleep? How does that help them rest?
The medical and scientific community hasn't determined for sure why humans dream—or even why humans sleep, for that matter. But one school of thought is sleep and dreams are when the brain takes all the input received during the day and decides what information to keep, what to throw away, and gets everything organized.
There is a lot of similarity between the structure of a dog's brain and a human's brain. Dog dreams could simply be the time the dog takes all the input it's received during the day and sorts it into memory. The fact puppies spend more time in REM sleep than adult dogs do helps support this theory.
Until we learn more about how dogs' brains work, or dogs learn to talk, we aren't going to have a definite answer for why dogs dream.
So when you see your dog in the midst of a dream, enjoy watching his active sleep and imagine all the marvelous adventures he's having


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text: 7th March 2018 | IN PROJECT OF THE WEEK | BY SBID ShareTweetPinterestLinkedInThis week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the modern luxury accessory and lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, in Paris. The market leading specialists, Portview Fit-Out, were called upon to complete the interior design work on the brand's new flagship store to mark kate spade's celebrated arrival into France, following the successful launch of their Regent Street store in London last year. Located at 418 Rue Saint-Honoré and measuring 185 square metres over two floors, the design scheme created by kate spade new york and Hyphen radiates opulence, with contrasting white and grey terrazzo tiles, polished brass inlays and railings, and high gloss counter tops. The sophisticated white colour palette cleverly draws the eye towards the colourful assortment of product categories including handbags, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories whilst boasting an air of Parisian finesse. Company: Portview Fit-Out Project: Kate Spade, Paris Project Location: Paris, France What was the clients brief? The design of the flagship sought to embrace mid-century modern influences while maintaining the authentic aesthetic of the neighborhood. The store's two-level façade was inspired by a traditional Parisian storefront, incorporating painted wood and dark stone accents. Furniture from the kate spade new york home collection is blended into the overall store design, allowing customers to immerse themselves in the world of kate spade new york. Our goal was to make the clients' creative vision a reality and that's exactly what we've done here. The integrity of the kate spade new york brand is present throughout, with subtle splashes of colour and signature Sputnik lighting, and is integrated with Parisian elements to give the store individuality and cultural context. What inspired the design of the Project? Undoubtedly it was the surrounding Parisian architecture that played a huge part in the design of the store. The design of the two-storey boutique is distinctive and individual, with features ranging from neon signage and iconic patterned wallpapers, through to crown mouldings and crafted pilasters. The overall look combines kate spade new york's trademark playful aesthetic with classic Haussmann-esque mouldings and detailing that are typical of Parisian architecture. The joinery and cabinet work were designed in the U.S. and fitted by ourselves. The unique lighting scheme sourced "Sputnik" fittings from the U.S. which were rewired for local currents, giving the store a distinctive American ambience. What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project? This store was a unique site in a landmark location, and the team overcame a number of challenges to ensure a successful delivery. Working on one of the most exclusive streets in Paris, came with complex local regulations that contrast vastly with those in the UK. For example, when it came to navigating the Parisian planning processes we needed to work closely with the local authority to adapt the shopfront design to meet their requirements. This involved a lengthy 16-week consultation process, which resulted in the commission of a black, high-gloss painted lacquer finish with gilded detailing, which gives the shopfront a signature look that is both classic and chic. To work our way around the language barrier, we have a number of multilingual employees who are fluent in French and were able to communicate effectively with the local representatives. What was your team's highlight of the project? Working in partnership with kate spade new york and Hyphen was a delight, largely thanks to our shared passion for creating exceptional spaces, experiences and solutions for people to enjoy. This is the second retail project we've fitted for kate spade new york, with the completion of the Regent Street store in London in 2016 and the Paris flagship location last summer. It was a real team effort from our outstanding employees and we take great pride in having completed another standout project in one of the world's fashion capitals. Why did you enter the SBID International Design Awards? The SBID Awards sets the precedent for design excellence and are hugely influential in curating new trends and industry standards, which we should all aspire to. At Portview we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional interiors that are world-class. To be recognised on such a global scale by the industry's most respected organisation, would be a huge achievement for us and one which we would cherish. 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Heterozygosity for a 32-nucleotide deletion in the C-C chemokine receptor 5 gene (CCR5 delta32) is associated with delayed disease progression in persons infected with HIV-1.
To compare the predictive value of CCR5 genotype with that of established markers in the clinical course of HIV-1 infection.
Retrospective longitudinal study and nested case–control study. The latter included only long-term survivors, who were individually matched with progressors.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
364 homosexual men with HIV-1 infection.
Polymerase chain reaction was used for CCR5 genotyping. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional-hazard analyses were done for disease progression with CCR5 genotype, CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts, T-lymphocyte function, HIV-1 biological phenotype (syncytium-inducing or non-syncytium-inducing HIV-1), and viral RNA load in serum as covariates.
In the case–control study, 48% of long-term survivors were heterozygous for CCR5 delta32 compared with 9% of progressors (odds ratio, 6.9 [95% CI, 1.9 to 24.8]). In the total study sample, CCR5 delta32 heterozygotes had significantly delayed disease progression (P < 0.001; relative hazard, 0.4 [CI, 0.3 to 0.6]), a 1.5-fold slower decrease in CD4+ T-lymphocyte count (P = 0.01), and a 2.6-fold lower viral RNA load (P = 0.01) at approximately 2.3 years after seroconversion compared with CCR5 wild-type homozygotes. At the end of the study, both groups showed the same prevalence of syncytium-inducing HIV-1, but CCR5 delta32 heterozygotes had a delayed conversion rate. The protective effect of CCR5 delta32 heterozygosity was stronger in the presence of only non-syncytium-inducing HIV-1. The CCR5 genotype predicted disease progression independent of viral RNA load, CD4 T-lymphocyte counts, T-lymphocyte function, and HIV-1 biological phenotype.
The addition of CCR5 genotype to currently available laboratory markers may allow better estimation of the clinical course of HIV-1 infection.
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Dogs are America's favorite pet, not just in pet ownership, but in the health care they receive; the gap between dogs and other pets is growing
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) April 10, 2013—It's good to be a dog. Not only are dogs America's favorite pet, but dogs receive better veterinary care than their four-legged peers, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook.
The Sourcebook, a survey of Americans about their pets conducted every five years, indicates that between 2006 and 2011, veterinary visits for dogs increased by 9.2 percent, while the number of veterinary visits for cats decreased by 4.4 percent. Birds and horses also saw declines in veterinary care; the number of bird and horse owners who made at least one visit to the veterinarian in 2011 declined 10.8 percent and 12 percent, respectively.
"While it's great that we're seeing increases in veterinary care for dogs, it's very concerning that veterinary care for virtually every other type of pet is seeing substantial declines," says Dr. Douglas Aspros, president of the AVMA. "This trend is worrisome, not only in terms of the pet's health but in terms of public health, because some diseases, such as intestinal parasites, can be transmitted from pets to family members. Our pets—no matter if they have fur, feathers, shells or scales—earn our love, respect
and appropriate veterinary care to keep them healthy and as comfortable as possible. A good guideline for all pet owners is to allow their pets to enjoy the very best life by taking them in for a veterinary visit at least once a year to help maintain optimal health."
Cats second best?
There are more cats in America than dogs—74.1 million cats compared to 70 million dogs—but more people own dogs (43.3 million households) than own cats (36.1 million). The reason for this disparity is that cat owners are more likely to own more than one cat than dog owners are to own more than one dog.
Unfortunately, cats are suffering from an increasing lack of veterinary care. The number of cat-owning households that made no trips at all to the veterinarian in 2011 increased by a staggering 24 percent from 2006. Only 55.1 percent of cat owners made at least one visit to the veterinarian in 2011, which is down 13.5 percent from 2006.
"We see in the latest Sourcebook that there are 1.4 million fewer cat-owning households in America in 2011 compared to 2006, but even more concerning is the declining numbers for veterinary care that our cats receive," explains Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, a national initiative comprised of animal health and welfare organizations working to improve the health and welfare of cats. "The AVMA survey shows us that, while we love our cats, we're much less likely to take them into the veterinarian for regular care. Cats are wonderful, loving pets, but they are also masters at disguising any symptoms of illness. You need your veterinarian's knowledge and skill to make sure your kitty is healthy."
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The downturn in veterinary care for cats flies in the face of the fact that more cat owners (and pet owners in general) consider their pets to be family members. In 2006, 49.2 percent of cat owners said that they consider their pet to be a family member, which rose to 56.1 percent in 2011. The Sourcebook shows that the strength of the bond between pets and their owners impacts how much veterinary care the pet will receive. Cat owners who consider their cats members of the family went to the veterinarian 1.9 times on average in 2011, 1.2 times if they considered the cat a pet/companion, and just 0.5 times if they consider the animal to be property.
Dog owners were more likely to take their pets into the veterinarian than cat owners. Dog owners who said they consider the animal to be a family member went to the veterinarian, on average, 2.9 times in 2011, compared to 2 times for those who consider their dog a pet/companion and 1.2 times for those who consider their dog property.
AVMA's U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook offers a wealth of information on pet ownership, pet owner profiles, trends, veterinary medical use and expenditures and is for sale on the AVMA website. For more information about the AVMA or to obtain a copy of the U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, visit www.avma.org.
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For some reason someone dredged up the 18/19 kit thread and started asking stuff on it, so even though I'm hardly ever on here any more, I may as well kick this off...
Things we know:
It will have Under Armour logos on it, as part of a 7 year deal signed in 2016.
We will have at least two, possibly three kits next season. All of them will be different designs to this season.
The VirginMedia shirt sponsorship ends this season.
SportsDirect.com and JD have both had this season's Saints kit in sales for months, and SportsDirect are still flogging the 2017/18 shirts too.
Current Under Armour 2019 designs - mostly from South America - there's a specific collar type that looks common to them (especially evident in the Estudiantes kit).
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The Transport Planning Society's bursary scheme encourages Young Professional members of TPS to produce a piece of structured thought on a topic of current relevance to transport planning, supported by a mentor who will be a senior member of the profession. The value of each bursary is £500.
The bursaries provide a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of your chosen topic, raise your profile within the profession, promote your career development and to benefit from your mentor's experience and advice. For those participating in the Professional Development Scheme it also counts towards satisfying relevant proficiency and experience requirements.
Participation in the competition, especially winning the "Bursary of the Year" award, has helped previous Bursarians to attract the interest of their employer, to gain promotion, to be offered new jobs, and even to be invited to chair a conference session related to their paper. It can give your career a real lift.
Previous bursarians have been enthusiastic about their experience
"It has been a very worthwhile process in terms of writing and practising presentation, and I am pleased that other transport professionals have been able to hear my views"
"It is important for the industry to facilitate engagement between its junior professionals and those at the top. The Bursary process has been excellent in this regard. Long may it continue."
"It has been a great opportunity and it was very enjoyable having the chance to dive into such an exciting area of transport research. Thank you to the whole Board for running the competition and for their time; it has been a great experience."
The Transport Planning Society Board is delighted to announce that five Young Professionals have been nominated for Bursaries in the 2019 TPS Bursary Competition.
Each will research their chosen topic fitting with the overall theme of
'Climate Crisis - what more can Transport Planners do to address the climate emergency?'
They will each submit a 5000 word paper by 20th December 2019
The successful Bursarians for this year are :
Alistair Baldwin, Newcastle City Council - Climate Ethics in Transport Planning: A far away country of which we know nothing?
Georgia Corr, Ealing Council - Food for thought: The rise of on-demand food delivery services and growing need to switch these journeys from motors to muscle, a case study of London.
Kitti Zsobrak, AECOM - Is sustainable air travel an illusion? Searching for ways to reduce car travel to Manchester Airport by adopting successful surface access design elements from the world's most environmentally friendly airports.
Rose Yorke Barber, Islington Council - Towards a framework for estimating the carbon emissions impact of individual modal shift projects using historical data from London
Liz Irvin, Atkins (SNC Lavalin)- Positive Visions of a Low Carbon Future
Each Bursarian will receive £500 on producing a satisfactory paper and presenting to the TPS Board.
The best paper will also be awarded a prize for "Bursary of the Year" and an additional £250, to be presented at the TPS AGM in 2020
TPS is providing a mentor for each successful applicant to provide insight, guidance and assurance, and the completed paper may be disseminated by the Society more widely, if appropriate.
We are currently in the process of appointing mentors and wish all of our 2019 Bursarians the best of luck with their work.
TPS BURSARY COMPETITION 2018 – Transport Planners and other disciplines better together !
Three submissions were selected from entries for the 2018 competition to write up their papers and present to board members.
Jannat Alkhanizi and Juan Carlos del Rosario Grimon (both of Mott Macdonald) - Stakeholder Management in Heritage-Related Transportation Projects Planning to Fail or Failing to Plan. Read paper here
Sarah Harris (Mott MacDonald)- The Requirements for and Benefits of Inter-Discipline Collaboration for Displaying Transport Modelling Output. Read paper here
Natasha Smithson (Aecom) - Planning New Communities: Finding the balance between private car use and sustainable transport. Read paper here
The judging panel (made up of senior TPS Board Members) deemed all the submissions worthy of the £500 prize money.
They were also delighted to award Natasha Smithson as the winner of the TPS Bursary competition 2018 pictured receiving the award from Stephen Bennett and Jo Ward, TPS Director responsible for Bursaries
TPS BURSARY COMPETITION 2017 – Integrated Transport and Land-Use Planning
Five papers for the 2017 were competition submitted from :
Giulio Ferrini (Sustrans) - research into whether public transport–centric development risks suppressing more active travel, using Canary Wharf as an example.
To download the paper click G Ferrini paper
Matthew Parker - research into the impacts of new rail stations on vehicle ownership in associated settlements.
To download the paper click M Parker paper
Shona Rawlings (Peter Brett Associates) - research into the impact of Section 75 Planning Obligations on transport targets and objectives at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.
To download the paper click S Rawlings paper
Elliott Read (Vectos) - research into the connectivity between existing local transport infrastructure and Manchester's Home cultural centre.
To download the paper click E Read paper
Elliott Reid (Aecom) - research into the success of "Designing Streets" principles in encouraging walking and cycling.
To download the paper click E Reid paper
The Bursary of the Year Award" has been made to Giulio Ferrini pictured below receiving his Award from TPS Director, Tim Morton
The TPS Director responsible for the 2017 Bursary Competition, Tim Morton, commented :
"The Board were particularly impressed by the logic and innovative thinking of Giulio's work, and his strongly evidence-based approach to supporting his conclusion."
TPS BURSARY COMPETITION 2016 – Technology in Transport
The 2016 competition was held in collaboration with Transport Systems Catapult.
We asked Bursarians to research and analyse the outcomes of any one application of technology in transport terms. For example, has SATNAV reduced the distance people travel? Has Uber affected modal share? Are journey planners encouraging use of public transport? Is in-vehicle technology making the roads safer? And then to consider how the same technology may be improved and applied in the future – maybe enhancing the technology, using the same technology in a wholly different way, or developing a new technology drawn from past experience.
Five Bursary awards were made :
Clare Cornes – TfGM
Use of technology during Incident Response in Greater Manchester, to aid incident recovery and associated travel demand management
To download the paper, click Clare Cornes.pdf
Rebecca Craig – LB Hounslow
The impact of technology as used by Transportation Network Companies such as Uber in Kampala, Uganda
To download the paper, click Rebecca Craig.pdf
Catherine Evans – Systra
Use of technology to inform purchasers and instil sustainable travel at the time of property purchase
To download the paper, click Catherine Evans copy.pdf
Joely Hill – DHA Transport
Use of technology such as social media as an intrinsic part of Travel Plans
To download the paper, click Joely Hill.pdf
Chris Small – TfGM
Use of technology to enhance bus priority at traffic signals in Greater Manchester
To download the paper, click Chris Small.pdf
Joint prizes for "Bursary of the Year" were also awarded to Rebecca Craig and Catherine Evans for the excellence of their papers.
Tim Morton, TPS Director responsible for the Bursary competition, commented "All five Bursary papers were well researched and very thought provoking. The TPS Board particularly liked Rebecca's and Catherine's papers for their originality and the quality of data collection and analysis undertaken."
James Gleave of TSC commented : "It was good to see so many Young Professionals in TPS interested in understanding the impacts of technology. It was also highly encouraging to see ideas that could potentially have a high impact on transport."
TPS Bursary Awards 2015
For 2015, we asked applicants to consider how demand management could be achieved without full road user charging which has failed to gain public acceptance despite the potential benefits. In this context, how do we influence and manage transport demand for the good of all? Can smarter pricing approaches covering all modes provide a way forward? Or can travel behaviour be changed in other ways, at a local or strategic level, using either carrot or stick? Will new means of accessing travel options through mobile devices offer new options for transport planners? How can land use planning help reduce the demand for travel? And how do we evaluate the full and wider benefits of active travel to better justify their inclusion in transport planning?
Three winners were announced at the AGM on 3 March 2016.
Hannah Beaven (WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff) – "Making the Case for Active Travel Initiatives as a Travel Demand Management Tool – Ways forward given Problems with Evaluation" . To download the paper click Hannah Bevan.pdf
Melina Christina (Atkins) – "Time to Spread the Peak!" To download the paper click Melina Christina.pdf
Tom Fleming (ITP) – "Travel Budgeting – the New Incentive-led Approach to an Integrated System of Travel Taxation". To download the paper click Tom Fleming.pdf
Melina Christina was awarded the prize for Bursary of the Year at the TPS meeting on 3 March 2016.
Melina explained the potential benefits of peak spreading on London Underground. Through a literature review and a survey of central London employees, she identified the opportunities and constraints involved, and the incentives needed to achieve it, such as financial savings for travelling off-peak and realtime information about crowding. Case studies from overseas supported her conclusions.
TPS Bursary Awards 2014
For the 2014 Awards we asked applicants to tell us what an incoming government should do to improve planning for transport. With a General Election in 2015 and elections to the Scottish Government and Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies in 2016, it's a good time to consider what any future government's priorities should be. In the last few years, many experts have questioned the current system of transport appraisal and theaccuracy of national road traffic forecasts. Other recent developments with a potential impact on transport planning include an increasing role for the private sector in local decision making on transport and the return of theresponsibility for public health to local authorities.Transport planning also needs to help meet the challenges of climate change and poor air quality, and to secure transport system resilience to extreme weather events.
Bursaries for 2014 were awarded to:
Ward Alsafi (JMP Consultants - "Space and Flow: How can the Government better link Land Use and Transport Planning ?"
John Bradburn (Atkins) –"Planning our Nationally Significant Transport Infrastructure: time for a re-think or business as usual ?"
Stuart Northall (Mott MacDonald)- " Improving the political case for transport investment:: an ex-post evaluation of the external benefits of the Nottingham Express Transit LRT Scheme"
James Rhodes (JMP Consultants) – "What should an Incoming Government do to improve Planning for Transport? Include Local People" - An investigation of the relationship between transport and health whilst examining the importance of local people and adopting a bottom-up approach to transport planning ploicies and procedures.
Their papers are available for download by clicking on the above links.
Stuart Northall was awarded the prize for Bursary of the Year at the TPS meeting on 23 April 2015.
TPS Bursary Awards 2012
The Society focused the call for bursary applications on our theme for 2012:
'A harder edge for soft measures: what can we do to encourage and accommodate all transport users?'
People who walk and cycle are often considered to be 'vulnerable'. However smarter choices are not just about safety - it's also about policy and the legislative context. We are inviting contributions to the soft measures debate on this theme with an emphasis on promoting smarter choices initiatives successfully. There has been a lot of debate about soft measures in terms of their potential impacts and value for money, especially when compared with infrastructure schemes. How can we address issues of 'vulnerability'? How can many more people overcome their perceptions and move towards smart choices for regular journeys? Should initiatives include a mixture of infrastructure and empowerment? Is the terminology correct? How can a shift from car use be achieved and what measures are likely to be most effective?
Applicants were asked to frame a specific title and subject for their bursary paper, of their own choice, relevant to the theme and to transport planning in the UK.
The finalists are listed below, their papers are available by clicking on the links:
Rebecca Fishburn won the 2012 bursary. Rebecca is pictured here receiving the award from Keith Buchan.
The Bursary Awards for 2011 were all centered on the theme of: 'How will localism affect the planning, co-ordination and delivery of land use and transport'.
Our five successful bursarians come from Somerset, Norwich, London, Nottingham and Birmingham. Their Bursary Papers can be read by using the links below.
The Bursary Award evening was held on 10th May 2012 in London, where two of the successful bursarians presented their papers and sparked a lively discussion into localism.
The 2011 'Bursary of the Year' prize was awarded during the evening to Stephen Walford for his paper 'Bananas with Pickles: Does the localism menu risk creating the recipe for strategic malaise?' Congratulations Stephen!
Keith Buchan, the Chair of TPS, seen here with Stephen, the Bursarian of the Year, and Alina who presented at the TPS Bursary Evening on 10th May 2012.
Stephen Walford, Somerset County Council: Bananas with Pickles: Does the localism menu risk creating the recipe for strategic malaise? To read Stephen's Bursary Paper please click here.
Alina Tuerk, Mott MacDonald London: Power to the Cyclists: Opportunities for partnerships between transport planners and cycle campaigners. To read Alina's Bursary Paper please click here.
Emma Kinsey, Norfolk County Council: Delivering transport initiatives through the localism agenda; will it create a fairer society? To read Emma's Bursary Paper please click here.
Stephanie Norris, Integrated Transport Planning, Nottingham: Localism – Harmony or Conflict in Transport Planning. To read Stephanie's Bursary Paper please click here.
James Beard, Mott MacDonald Birmingham: 'Their plans for their areas': Flexible geographies and what 'localism' could mean in the context of transport planning. To read James' Bursary Paper please click here.
The Bursary Awards for 2010 were all centred on the theme of: 'Getting sustainable transport planning right into an age of public sector austerity'.
Our six successful bursarians come from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Newcastle. Their Bursary Papers can be found in our online library.
For the first time, the TPS awarded a prize for 'Bursary of the Year'. The standard of the papers was so high that it was decided to award a joint 'Bursary of the Year' to Graham Grant and Mark Powell. Congratulations to you both!
Victoria Hills, then Chair of TPS, seen here presenting the awards to Graham and Mark at the TPS AGM on 23rd February 2011.
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New Zealanders' privacy is increasingly threatened by breaches online. With people sharing personal information in more places, it's more important than ever that our 25-year-old privacy law gets the...
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InternetNZ is worried the Government may take up recommendations that could sacrifice the online security of all New Zealanders. A broader debate is needed than one led by law enforcement.
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Last night we held the 2018 InternetNZ AGM. I was very honoured to announce and acknowledge four outstanding people who we made Fellows of InternetNZ.
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has been treating eating disorders for over four decades through evidence-based practices. Our multidisciplinary team includes dietitians, educational consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreational therapists, pharmacists, music therapists, and social workers who work together to help individuals learn strategies to better cope with distress related to food, size, weight, and shape.
Comprehensive Care
Building a Support Network
A strong support network is crucial to a successful recovery and we invite families to be a part of the treatment process. The goals of family meetings are to improve communication and to provide information about eating disorders in hopes of assisting the patient's family and friends as they provide support through the recovery process.
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Individuals who are diagnosed with eating disorders may also be struggling with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse in addition to medical conditions that often occur with these disorders. Our team will begin identifying various areas of concern before designing a treatment plan. We are one of the few places in the country with a medical psychiatry unit that addresses both mental and physical health concerns. We also have immediate access to a wide range of care, since we are housed in the state's only academic medical center.
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Treatment for an eating disorder sometimes requires hospitalization. Our team conducts a thorough physical and psychological assessment including a review of coping skills and family dynamics. A comprehensive treatment plan will then be designed to meet the individual's unique needs.
Individuals in the inpatient unit who are getting adjusted to normal, healthy eating are closely supervised by our staff.
A typical day in the inpatient unit might include all or some combination of the following:
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- Meeting with a physician daily
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- Recreational therapy (art therapy, music therapy, community outings, exercise education)
- Supervised meals and snacks
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Individuals on the Eating Disorder Track in the Partial Hospital participate in structured therapy programs during the day and spend nights and weekends at home. This program serves as a step-down from inpatient care and a step-up from outpatient care. Treatment may last from several weeks to a few months, depending on the clinical situation.
A typical day in the partial program might include all or some combination of the following:
- Dietary guidance
- Family meetings
- Group therapy
- Medication management
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Supervised meals and snacks
Adult Psychiatry Clinic
We provide diagnosis evaluations by appointment to assess the appropriate level of care. Treatment options in an outpatient setting include individual therapy and medication management.
Relapse Prevention Groups
The Aftercare/Relapse Prevention groups meet weekly for 60 minutes. The groups are facilitated by social workers to assist patients in eating disorder recovery. Patients are required to have an individual outpatient therapist that they see regularly in order to be eligible for this group.


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Keeping your leftovers fresh and stored away in the fridge properly is a huge deal in every Australian home. Us Aussies believe in leftover dinner for lunch at work. Some sunday's when you've had a big weekend with the kids or the crew we know it's hard to whip out the right tools and get cooking. So make sure you're saving all those left overs in the right storage, keep 'em fresh and stored away correctly for those days when you can't cook. Perfect for taking your lunch to work or doing meal prep for the week, you're going to need the right tools for the job. We've got a huge range of food containers and they're always on sale so don't miss out - Shop & Save everyday from the #1 Oz Superstore!
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Monday 27th February 2012 – 7pm at The Cookery Workshop – Ashlyn's Road, Frinton-on-sea, Essex CO13 9EB
Join Man Booker longlisted author Alison Pick for a literary supper at The Cookery Workshop as part of her five day UK tour. Alison will be talking about her most recent novel Far To Go, a powerful and profoundly moving story about one family's epic journey to flee the Nazi occupation of their homeland in 1939. The novel is inspired by the lives of Alison's own grandparents who fled their native Czechoslovakia for Canada during the Second World War.
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In an official statement, foreign ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said the countries that Shoukry is scheduled to visit during the three-day tour include Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
According to the statement, talks would include discussions on developments in the region, as well as bilateral relations between the abovementioned countries.
Abu Zeid said the talks come in the frame of constant consultations conducted by Egypt, especially in light of political developments in Lebanon and challenges related to the security and stability of the region.
According to Abu Zeid, ongoing developments require "an intensification of consultations and coordination between Egypt and its brothers in the region."
Shoukry will deliver messages by Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to leaders of the six Arab states.
Earlier last week, El-Sisi has reiterated on more than one occasion, including in press interviews, that "the security of the Gulf is a red line."
The Egyptian foreign minister will underline Egypt's firm stance on the necessity of preserving Arab solidarity amid various challenges faced by the region and Arab national security.
He will affirm Egypt's policy on pursuing political solutions to crises and on the importance of averting tension, polarisation and instability in the region.
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I'm a video editor and project manager for a small start-up publishing company, which doesn't sound very glamorous (and really, it's not) but my job allows me to work from a virtual office, which means I can work from anywhere in the world as long as I have an internet connection.
Which pretty much rocks.
After working for years in an office in a completely different field, I decided to quit my job, move 3000 miles across the country, help renovate my parents' house and hope that somewhere in all that I would land on my feet.
Here's what's happened in the past three and a half years since I quit my old job and moved: I learned how to do all kinds of things around the house like put up new walls and lay hardwood floors, I learned how to use video editing software, navigate WordPress, and other kinds of moderately techie things. I've worked from eight different countries and across the US, as well as moved closer to my family. All of this has been amazing and challenging and incredibly inspiring.
I started this blog as a way to keep friends and family updated on where I was and what kinds of fun things I was experiencing and doing. It's turned into an anything goes kind of place for me to ramble. I write when something interesting goes on and I have the time (my super cool job keeps me pretty busy) so check back every so often for new posts that run the gamut from travel stuff to cooking to random thoughts.
Happy travels!
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Kuala Lumpur, 19 November 2103 – WD today introduced the new WD My Cloud EX4, a high-performance four-bay network attached storage (NAS) solution for prosumers, workgroups, creative professionals and individuals looking to save, share, back-up, stream and manage media and digital data. Pricing for a drive-less My Cloud EX4 enclosure is RM1,359, with solutions of up to 16TB costing RM3,999.
Perfect for the SOHO environment, the new personal storage system features the ultra reliable WD Red line of hard drives, up to 4TB each. WD recently launched the WD Red in 4TB capacity. WD Red drives are powered by WD's famed NASware 2.0 technology, which improves drive reliability and assures data integrity in event of power loss or disruption. Additionally, WD Red hard drives have 3D Active Balance Plus technology to improve overall drive performance and reliability.
Easy tool-free upgradability
WD My Cloud EX4 comes with Easy-Slide-Drive technology, making install or hot-swapping drive easy. As data storage requirements grow, easily upgrade from 8TB, 12TB up to 16TB. Plus, customers can attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive to the USB expansion port on the back of the unit for further expansion.
Data protection, done right
WD My Cloud EX4 offers multiple options to secure data from potential loss. WD provides pre-formatted, pre-configured drives in RAID 5 configuration with the four-drive units. Customers have an option to configure the unit with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or spanning and JBOD modes.
With WD SmartWare Pro, customers can back up all their PCs and devices easily. Mac users have the option to use all features of Apple Time Machine for backup purposes.
For further redundancy, WD My Cloud EX4 can also backup itself to either another WD My Cloud EX4 in a different location, or to cloud services like Amazon S4 and ElephantDrive.
Furthermore, WD My Cloud EX4 also includes an optional redundant power supply unit (RM69) and ethernet ports.
Streaming and serving
The WD My Cloud EX4 isn't just a great backup device, it can also serve as a multi-talented digital entertainment hub, streamed to any DLNA/UPnP certified multimedia device such as gaming consoles, Smart TVs and WD TV Live media players.
It is also Twonky 7.2, DLNA-certified 1.5 media server and iTunes server ready.
As if not enough, the NAS has an integrated file server, FTP server, backup server and P2P download server capabilities.
The WD My Cloud EX4 Dashboard not only gives users the ability to monitor system health, manage users and configure energy saving features, but it also lists a suite of third party apps which users can install and use like aMule, Icecast, Joomla!, phpBB, phpMyAdmin and SqueezeCenter.
Access data anywhere
If you're armed with an iOS or Android device, you're in luck. Access your data anywhere with the WD My Cloud mobile app (downloadable for free). The app makes filesharing, collaborating easy. The app integrates with most major public cloud services such as DropBox, Sky Drive and Google Drive.
Pricing and availability
WD My Cloud EX4 prices are as follows:
WD My Cloud EX4, driveless – RM1,359
WD My Cloud EX4, 8TB – RM2,699
WD My Cloud EX4, 12TB – RM3,259
WD My Cloud EX4, 16TB – RM3,999
Every WD My Cloud EX4 unit is covered by a two-year limited warranty. WD Red drives are covered by a 3-year limited warranty.
WD My Cloud EX4 is distributed by Amble Action Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.
WD My Cloud EX4 is compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Xp, OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard as well as DLNA/UPnP-enabled devices.
For more photos of the My Cloud EX4 launch, visit Flickr


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Tips on an easy back yard project. Save money with this diy water fall. Information on what products to purchase and instructions for completing the job.
A fountain may spill into another small container or it may spill into a medium or very large pond with fish and plants. Even a small fountain can be a beautiful focal point in your garden. If you have a limited space and want to build fountain, I suggest a trip to your garden center and look for a fountain statue, if you like that type, or look for two or three containers that you can stack in a staged fashion, one is on the bottom and the other two will be tilted to spill water in to the ones below.
I have always liked the half barrels that I see at the home centers. These would be ideal for a backyard fountain. I want to use an old full size hand pump as the spout. This pump is quite heavy so I will need to build a support pedestal. I will then bolt the pump to the pedestal. The water tube will run from the hand pump under the pedestal in a small trench to the barrel in the ground. If you would like to build this type of fountain purchase two half-barrels, a large 185 gallons-per-hour pump and Line the barrels with durable, 40-millimeter-thick rubber liner. Make sure the water tube is long enough to thread through your pump.
Decide on a location for your fountain. Clear the area making very sure it is level. Dig a hole the diameter of barrel and about twenty-inches deep. Lay a couple of inches of sand on the bottom of the hole to cushion the barrel. Drill a hole in the barrel about one inch from the top. Set the barrel in the ground with the hole toward the back where the pump will be. Make sure when you set the barrel in the hole that it is perfectly level. Fill sand around the barrel and check it with a level.
Place the top barrel on the edge of the bottom barrel about an eight-inch over hang. Take note of where the back of the barrel will extend, because this is where the hand pump will be anchored. Dig four post-holes six inches deep and a foot apart then set eight-inch posts. Cut a 12 by 12 piece of plywood then drill a hole for tubing in the middle. This will be the pump pedestal. Do not nail this board yet.
Tread the tubing through the water pump and through the hole in the plywood. Make a trench to the back of the pool barrel. If you have a piece of PVC for the water tube then it would be protected in the trench. The water tube will go through the hole in the back of the barrel. Now you can nail the pedestal to the posts.
Cut a notch in the upper barrel at the top about three inches wide. Lay the piece you just cut flat in the opening and nail it in place. This will direct the water out of the top barrel.
Place the upper barrel in place resting on the rim of the lower one. Build up a small mound of dirt underneath it to make it level. Spread out some more sand to cushion the upper barrel, continue to spread the sand over the pedestal as well. Part of the top barrel will rest on the dirt.
Insert the barrel liners. Pleat the liner as needed and staple it to the inside of the barrel near the top. Cut off any excess so it won't show. Install the water pump and attach the tube from the hand pump. Most building codes require that fountain pumps be attached to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Fill the bottom barrel with water and try out the fountain. Enhance the beauty of your fountain with plants. You should keep the fountain running so that it will not become stagnant.