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Category Archives: video games
Picking Allies
Gaming website Gamasutra shed some light on Tom Clancy's The Division development and how Ubisoft used a strategy-game oriented studio it acquired, Massive, along with its existing studio capabilities to strike the right balance in developing the game's look and feel.
One of the most telling, and important, quotes from the article is from a Massive executive describing how the Ubisoft team built and organized the development process. It has applications for any creative project where disparate skillsets need to be aligned toward a common objective: "What are you really passionate about? And, be blunt, where do you think you're better than us? Because that's what we want you to do on this project. What would you like to own?"
Art of Darkness
The faces looking through the chain link fence don't despair any more. They gave up days ago. That's why they are in the Hudson Refugee Camp, packed in by the thousands just to be close to what was supposed to be salvation: soldiers, medicine or vaccines, communication links to the rest of America. The truly desperate remain outside, fighting over canned food and fresh ammunition. Even if you want to help the refugees, you can't. You're needed elsewhere: on the streets of the catastrophe that is New York to help restore order.
This is Manhattan as seen in the early-play version of Tom Clancy's The Division, a new video game in the Tom Clancy series that follows a small team of covert operators who have been standing by in the event of a catastrophe so great that the United States teeters toward becoming a failed state. In this case, it is a bio-terrorism attack on Black Friday that ruptures the fragile membrane between order and anarchy.


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Why Gen X Is Responsible for Mainframe Innovation
At the turn of the century, two massive computing items dominated headlines: the Internet and Y2K. People anticipated dot-com progress and feared worldwide system crashes.
Given my options as a Gen Xer—joining the baby boomers in their world-saving tasks of the mainframe or spending the early days of my career evolving the art of non-mainframe development and innovation—I bolted for the Internet.
But avoiding the dark recesses of IT where the mainframe lived didn't make it go away—it always seemed to creep up behind us non-mainframe Gen Xers, interfering with our faster pace of progress. People tried rewriting it, outsourcing it, but the mainframe didn't disappear—it only fell farther behind, which made it more burdensome.
Today, as baby boomers retire and Millennials follow shiny web, mobile and cloud development, Gen Xers are being tasked with responsibility for the mainframe. By now, we know we can't replace the mainframe, or ignore it, or avoid it. It's time to take steps to accelerate mainframe innovation and encourage Millennials to become the next stewards of the platform.
Why? Because the mainframe is vital to digital transformation—96 of the world's top 100 banks, 23 of the 25 top U.S. retailers, and 9 out of 10 of the world's largest insurance companies run System z. And the new IBM z13 is a computing marvel.
But mainframe workforce attrition is exposing a wide skills and knowledge gap between current mainframe developers and Millennials, leaving the mainframe vulnerable to continued apathy.
Relinquish Old Ideas
The most obvious reason for mainframe apathy is that the platform is often considered old. Its outdated culture, processes and tools—like the notorious ISPF ("the" mainframe interface)—create a massive disinclination for Millennials to enter the mainframe workforce. But how so? What does it mean to say the "green screen" looks and feels old?
How about, limited to a 48×80 view. Can you make it bigger? Oh yes, you can go to the massive scale of 80×160! Read the manual and get a "modern" emulator. Read a 1,000-line source file? Prepare to page down. Mouse? No way. Better be ready to use the keyboard. Touch screen? Nope. Colors? Green and black, red and yellow if you're lucky. Forget about an icon. Want to do two things at once? Prepare to open another connection. Or split screen! Oh, you'll need to know the secret "PF key" combinations to find things or be productive. Selecting an option from a dropdown? Forget about it. You need to know the option to type in.
You might be pretty good at all of this if you've been typing it into the same screen for 35 years. But accepting the status quo isn't a tenet of the Gen X culture any more than are wearing a tie to work every day, tall-walled cube farms, and processes that value Gantt charts or massive requirements docs over creating things end users love.
We certainly don't need to accept the lingering outdated aspects of the mainframe for what they are either. To overcome them we must promote learning.
Drive Mainframe Innovation for Millennials
Millennials have grown up learning on the Internet, eschewing constant instruction from others. Instead of fumbling through 100-page manuals, Millennials play around with technology and Google examples from others on the Internet.
Millennials aren't afraid to use command lines and text utilities. They're afraid of becoming the grumpy neighbor they grew up next to. The guy who tells them not to run on his lawn, that they need to learn the hard way like he did when he was a kid and walked uphill to and from school. The guy that tells them they have to use ISPF instead of Eclipse.
Forcing Millennials to adopt old tools for mainframe development is the path to doom, and it needs to be altered by Gen Xers. We need to help Millennials feel comfortable with mainframe development by providing them with familiar tools and processes.
Some in this industry have openly declared, "Give me 'green screen' or give me death." But we can't let that inhibit our duty to modernize mainframe tools for the sake of the world, which relies on mainframes to run.
Let's kill this idea of forcing Millennials to continue mainframe development with outdated processes and tools. Once and for all, bury ISPF and celebrate the new day of the mainframe.
Save the Mainframe, Save the World
Gen Xers are now in the position of their parents, confronted with a new challenge. This time it won't be the length of a year field that threatens the world's economy. This time it's the stigma of working on a mainframe.
Gen Xers must be the ones leading a new generation of workers who can drive the machines that literally keep the gears of the world turning. Today's employment challenges are a fight for talent that can drive innovation.
Gen Xers need to realize the difference they can make in mitigating the mainframe skills shortage by making the mainframe appeal to Millennials. The decisions Gen Xers make will be critical to the future of the mainframe, and Millennials.
What mark do we want to leave on the world?
In my next blog I'll discuss how Gen X leaders can take a Millennial perspective to ensure their mainframe environments are set up with modern development tools next-gen developers need to be successful on the mainframe, regardless of their platform experience or skill levels.

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Just a week ago, we were receiving daily updates on the progress of Beyonce's divorce from Jay-Z. But with a sudden about-turn, an allegedly pregnant Beyonce took to the stage at the VMA Awards and trotted out Jay-Z and Blue Ivy. If that wasn't enough, she even made Jay-Z kiss her in front of all the cameras. Yes, Jay-Z looked uncomfortable and not into the kiss, but it achieved Beyonce's goal – even though nobody bought the publicity stunt, it's gotten people away from talking about divorce and talking about Beyonce possibly reuniting with Jay-Z.
Sure, the reunion would come at the expense of Solange, but it's a choice that Beyonce's already made. She ignored her own sister at one of the biggest events of the year, and for what? So that Jay-Z would come and kiss her on stage, thereby letting everyone that they're still together. Wouldn't it have been easier to just release a divorce statement via People Magazine? Maybe they thought that people wouldn't believe them, but I have a newsflash for Team B: nobody believes you, even now. Besides, any reunion between Beyonce and Jay-Z is bound to be tentative, unless… Beyonce gets pregnant!
See folks, if you're a billionaire celebrity who's trying to stop your husband from leaving you, what do you do? Get pregnant! According to OK! Magazine, Beyonce is 'pregnant' with her second baby, although we still don't believe that she was actually pregnant last time. In this scenario, the 'pregnancy' has reportedly allowed both Beyonce and Jay-Z to get closer, despite all their other problems. Will it actually salvage what's left of their marriage? Only time will tell, but we can say one thing for sure: Beyonce really, really, really doesn't people to think that she's getting dumped.


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ETA: I did some starter trials a few years ago. All else being equal, using DME grew 93% more yeast than sucrose. http://seanterrill.com/2010/01/14/aeration-and-yeast-starters/
One of the dry yeast manufacturers porduces the yeast using sugar and nutrients. The ones that say they are gluten free - forget which one. There is a trick to do this. They continuosly feed the yeast a 10 Plato solution of the sugar and nutrients. The fermentation pathways are never switched on, so the yeast just grow. Too hard for the homebrewer, as you need to keep the solution in a tight range. I think I read about this on the HBD about 5-10 years back.If I am out of DME I mash up a couple of pounds of malt.


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Kim sits five strokes under par going into the weekend while his closest competitors, Shuichi Udagawa and Tu Hyon Kim, are 1 under. They are the only players below par.
Defending champion Toru Nakajima is at even par after struggling to a 76 yesterday. Nakajima had a three-shot lead after the first round.
Ayaka Kaneko, the only female in the field, is in fifth place at 1 over par.
The tournament concludes tomorrow.
Lucas Alves had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Seasiders, who finished the season at 20-8.
In game one, Vulcan Dana Lee hit a groud out RBI to score shortstop Charity Senas from third, capping a two-run comeback in the seventh inning to give UH-Hilo the 6-5 win.
In game two, UH-Hilo was powered by a complete game, five-hit shutout by sophomore pitcher Sarah Weisskopf en route to a 5-0 victory. Weisskopf improved to 10-1 on the season.
The 6-4 senior from Chico, Calif., led the nation in assists and the PacWest conference in scoring.
Whiting is also a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, which goes to the nation's best point guard.
Tyleen Tausaga and Kate Robinson each hit a home run for Hawaii (22-5). The Rainbow Wahine play No. 14 Oregon State at 2 p.m. today for the championship.
Farrow, who finished with a final score of 353.75, will earn All-American status.
» UC-Irvine junior Chelsea Nagata (Maui, '04) advanced to the championship heat of the 100 meter fly, finishing with the fourth fastest preliminary time.
Nagata's time of 52.73 is a UCI record and will earn her All-America honors.


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Lets talk cream cleansing.
I think cream cleansers are so underrated and I actually really like them. I have quite dry skin and I find cream cleansers are an instant pick me up. I always have some kind of cream cleanser in my skin care routine. I use a cream cleanser for a second cleanse as it doesn't get off all the makeup on its own so I use a micellar water first.
I have been using this cleanse on and off for years it's a lovely creamy cleanser which feels nice on the skin and gives an instant pick me up, it feels very silky and soft. TOP TIP No7 tends to be on 3 for 2 a lot and I always get money off vouchers when I buy anything from boots which is £5 off skin care £3 off makeup, which is so good, the cleanser doesn't exactly break the bank anyway as its £8 which is a bargain for a nice cleanser.
This cleanser is definitely better at removing makeup than most cream cleansers I've used. It's very thick and I like that you can scoop it out makes it so much easier and you can use up all the product none of it getting stuck in the pump and all that. I haven't had this product for ages so I'm still testing it out but so far i am enjoying it. I think I would like it a lot more in the winter due to how thick and moisturizing it is. Another bargain only £5.33.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser
This is a perfect summer cleanser very thin and moisturizing which quickly settles in, removes excess makeup and again under the £8 mark at £7.50. I always have a bottle of this stuff in my skin care draw as the vitamin e range works so well for my skin.
Rodial Stem Cell 2-1 Cleansing Cream
Ok ok this one is a bit harder on the bank BUT it is a 2-1 so that justifies it 😉 this is a lovely cleanser. Fairly thick in consistency but this product is aimed at dehydrated skin so I do think if your skin is really dry and dehydrated this is worth a try, again this product has vitamin e which is always a dream for my skin. Rodial is a perfect brand to add into your skin care routine they have some really good products.
A few more of really good cream cleansers are Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk, Clarins Anti-Pollution Cleansing Milk Dry/Normal and Vichy Purete Termale 3 in 1 One Step Cleanser.
Do you have a cream cleanser in your routine? With Helena xxxx


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I dislike New Years resolutions. I don't think the concept of resolution in itself is bad. I get irritated with the hype and the commercialization. Like, you can't hope to improve yourself without spending money at a gym.
And you do need to improve yourself. You couldn't possibly be just fine the way you are. There is certainly something wrong with you somewhere, and you ought to be ashamed. But buy this breakfast shake! Go gluten free! Buy this suite of organizational products! Eat this obscure berry! Buy a treadmill!
So I may be repeating myself because I've written about this before. Anti Resolutions and the Gaping Void (2011), and, No, Again On The Resolutions (2012).
But, okay. Last night, I made roasted chicken. I got some rosemary, lemon zest and some butter and I smeared it on the bird. I cut up potatoes, parsnips and celery and put them in the bottom of the roasting pan. As the bird roasted, the butter and juices from the chicken dripped down onto the veggies. I wondered if there might not be enough liquid to keep the veggies from getting scorched. But I shouldn't have worried. The bottom of the pan was soaked with drippings, buttery, lemony, rosemary-y. And it was good. The veggies were delicious. It was a labor intensive, but enjoyable treat.
Early this morning, I was up in the middle of the night, and I thought about that meal. I served it, so I was the one to scoop the potatoes and parsnips out of the pan. The pan was a pool of grease. Enjoyable grease, but grease nonetheless. The veggies were soaked with butter and fat. I couldn't sleep, and I thought about that meal for a long time.
And I swear, as much as this might surprise you, I am not always a rational person. Especially in the foggy depths of the wee hours, when I ought to be sleeping, but my hamster brain scatters around with buzzy energy. I thought about that meal and I swear, I had heart palpitations, thinking about that grease. I thought about fatty plaque in my arteries. I thought about that cold, yellowy fat you find on a raw chicken, and how that fat was now taking up residence in my irregularly beating heart.
A few years ago, I had my cholesterol tested. And it was a shock. The number was shocking. I think it was 284. I was in my late 30s at the time. My cholesterol was waaay too high, and I was waaaay too young. I'm not one of those people who has naturally low cholesterol. I have to work to keep it low.
That year, it was 2010, we went on a cholesterol reduction diet. Basically, I stopped eating fried foods. And cheese. And anything with lots of animal fat or lots of saturated fat. I took fish oil pills and ate lots of oatmeal. We sort of reduced portions also, because honestly, there was less fun food to eat.
By the middle of 2010, I had lost over 20 pounds. I wasn't really exercising, because exercising sort of sucks. But I had my cholesterol tested later in 2010, and it had dropped 60 points. It felt like VICTORY!
But even with a fairly strict diet, my cholesterol was still well over 200 points. So I'm just one of those people. I'm going to be one of those people who has to work SUPER FRICKEN HARD to keep my cholesterol down.
The roasted chicken dinner last night, and those veggies. I thought about it for a long time.
So I suppose this is a resolution, but really, it's more a public declaration: I'm going back to that low cholesterol diet. I'm fucking doing it. I'm going to pick the cheese out of salads. I'm not going to eat fried food. I'll get the fat free creamer for my coffee. I'll take fish oil and flax. I'm going to eat so much goddamed oatmeal, it will be like my bottom system is going to the gym. Take THAT, 24 Hour Fitness!
It would be nice if I lost weight, but that will be a side benefit. I've done this before, and I know it worked. It wasn't easy, and besides the weight reduction, it's hard to know if I'm "succeeding." But I have to do this. I can't have gobs of chicken fat in my arteries.
I don't believe in wooy bullshit, like there will be some sort of reaction from the benevolent universe to help guide my efforts. But I do believe in making intentions public, so that I have to explain myself if I don't live up to my goals. I'm telling YOU this, the internet YOU, my friends and family YOU, the random stranger YOU, that I am embarking on this low cholesterol management diet, and YOU have complete license, nay, RESPONSIBILITY, to ridicule me if I fail.


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Do you feel that you need a lawyer? Regardless of your reasons, you must understand that lawyers are expensive and legal matters are frustrating. However, if you follow the advice in this article, you can find a lawyer who is reliable without going into debt. Keep reading for more information.
You always need to be researching a lawyer's history prior to hiring them. Having a practice does not make them a good lawyer. Research his record to be assured he will do the job well.
If you are facing serious criminal charges, you need to hire an attorney straight away. Trying to handle everything yourself can leave you in a compromising situation. Lawyers have the experience necessary to take care of your situation.
Always request information related to fees when hiring a lawyer. There are many factors affecting a lawyer's fees, including the number of years of experience, professional accreditation and whether he or she is in demand. Establish these costs before you commit to working with an attorney. If you cannot pay, you may not have representation throughout the process.
Do not hire a lawyer who establishes the first contact. This is often the domain of scammers. Do careful research to hire a lawyer who will work on terms you define.
It is best to hire a real estate lawyer if you are dealing with issues related to a home you are selling or buying. These types of lawyers are trained to handle your situation, which will help ensure that your case is properly dealt with. This will significantly increase the odds that the outcome will be in your favor.
When you pick a lawyer, thoroughly look at their reputation. Looking at online reviews and the state bar association can help you see if you should choose a certain lawyer or not. This can end up saving you lots of time, money and aggravation down the road.
Prior to hiring an attorney, check for complaints at your local bar association. A few complaints are to be expected. A lengthy record of complaints should be a red flag.
Comfort is key. Your lawyer should be intelligent but also friendly and communicative. He or she should make you feel welcome in the office. Look for another lawyer if the professional you hired does not make you feel comfortable.
Save money and time by ensuring you've got all the paperwork and information you need before the first consultation. The lawyer will be able to provide you with a better estimate if they have all the information available. You can reduce fees by being efficient.
Determine whether or not the attorney's staff is friendly. Anytime you call the office, write down the amount of time it takes for you to return it. In addition, note the receptionist's tone of voice. If the lawyer's office does not return calls in a reasonable amount of time, you may want to find another attorney.
When you need legal representation, you need a lawyer who has the background experience to handle your case, and they must be interested in helping you. By making use of the advice provided here to you, finding a great attorney is not going to be too difficult. You don't want to make a mistake that could cost you dearly later on.


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Relocation Attorney Orlando
Jonathan Jacobs is a relocation attorney Orlando that litigates cases when a parent's relocation involves relocation with a minor child. Any legal action over a relocation with a minor child may include a great deal of testimony from the parties and their witnesses. Several statutory requirements must be met for the court to grant your relocation with your kids. It is important to know what relocation means under Florida statutory law. Reading hypothetical examples based on prior cases may help provide clarity. A parent must have a court order or the consent of the other parent, or else you may not move more than 50 miles away from your current principal residence. To speak with an Orlando Relocation Attorney today call the Jacobs Law firm at 407-335-8113.
There are many different reasons why a parent may choose to pursue a relocation with a minor child. For example, there may be a tremendous job opportunity more than 50 miles away from his/her primary residence. Perhaps one parent has become involved in a healthy and happy romantic relationship and wants to move more than 50 miles away to be with that person. Jonathan Jacobs is a relocation attorney Orlando that provides the help you need when you go to court to litigate your relocation with a minor child family law case. Call us at (407) 310-5636 to help with your relocation case.
Laws on Relocation with a Minor Child
As a relocation attorney Orlando, it is important to understand the case law and especially the Florida relocation Statute. According to Florida Statute 61.13001 (Florida's relocation Statute), "Relocation" means a "change in the location of the principal residence (apartment, condominium or home, etc.) of a parent or other person from his or her principal place of residence at the time of the last order establishing or modifying time-sharing (once a case is filed, the court generally issues a standing order setting the addresses of the parties on record as the principal addresses for purposes of litigation and for relocation), or at the time of filing the pending action to establish or modify time-sharing."
This means that the the addresses of the parties are based on their primary residence as established at the time of the court filing, and this technically prevents one parent from moving more than 50 miles from their primary residence unless authorized to do so by mutual agreement or by court order .
Florida's Relocation Statute prevents one parent from unilaterally moving with a minor child without the other parent's express written permission. If a parent has engaged in relocation with a minor child without approval, immediate legal action may be necessary such as an emergency pick up order, or a motion for contempt and enforcement.
Relocation with a Minor Child
The Relocation Statute further provides that for a relocation with a minor child to occur, "The change of location must be at least 50 miles from that residence, and for at least 60 consecutive days not including a temporary absence from the principal residence for purposes of vacation, education, or the provision of health care for the child." As an experienced relocation attorney Orlando, it may make sense to you that a 30-60-day vacation around the world will likely not violate the Statute, but it could cause some controversy. It is advisable to communicate your itinerary well-ahead of any trip to conform to your parenting plan or any standing order within the county that has jurisdiction over your case.
In evaluating a petition for relocation, the court will look at the statutory factors altogether, or in totality. Each statutory factor may be evaluated, and the assessment of all factors combined (provided that evidence of all factors is brought forth in court) will allow the court to render a judgment on the petition. A parent may relocate in a divorce or a paternity action. Relocation means that your case is not an uncontested divorce.
Jonathan Jacobs of the Jacobs Law Firm Orlando, offices Clermont and Winter Park, is a Relocation Attorney Orlando that will fight for your rights when you litigate a relocation with a minor child family law case. Call us today at (407) 310-5636 or e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Hi all! I have a ton of book signings coming up, and I hope you can stop by to one of them! I'd love to meet you.
Rose's Bookhouse, Sat. Mar 24th 12-2pm ~ Booksigning with Shannon K. Butcher, Jaci Burton, Alexandra Ivy, Beth Kery & Jade Lee
8935 Veterans Memorial Parkway
O'Fallon, MO 63366-3093
(636) 272-5857
Romantic Times
Over 300 authors will autograph books, posters and bookmarks, and you can bring your favorite "keeper" books to have your fav author sign them!!
This event is open to the public for a small fee of $5.00 at the door. All registered convention attendees will be able to enter 15 minutes prior to the public opening.
Saturday, April 9, 2011 – 11:00 am-2:00 pm
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois, 60018
Chicago RWA-North Spring Fling Book Signing
April 27 – 28, 2012
Chicago Marriott NW
Hoffman Estates, IL
Lori Foster Get Together
Saturday June 2
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Barnes and Noble BOOK SIGNING: in the hotel
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Mulhauser Road
West Chester, OH 45069-4842
Romance Writers of America
Literacy Book Signing
Anaheim Convention Center, which is conveniently located next to the Anaheim Marriott (RWA's conference hotel).
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, from 5–8 p.m. PT in the Ballroom (third floor) at the convention center.
This event is open to the public; there is no admittance fee. Please note: No outside books will be allowed.
And I have some good news for those of you who have not yet read my contemporary romance, Gateway to Heaven! It's currently available for FREE at Smashwords. I will let you know when the FREE pricetag goes up at Barnes and Noble!
Available Now for FREE at Smashwords!
Life is rough when you're gorgeous, rich, talented and so sexy that the media won't leave you alone.
It's certainly the truth in Christian Lasher's case. He returns to the neighborhood of his childhood to escape the spotlight, hungering for a change in his creative endeavors. In the midst of his soul searching he meets Megan and is captured by the tantalizing hint of her hidden fires. Megan knows nothing about his wild, rebellious youth or his career as a rock star—and Christian would prefer to keep it that way.
There was much, much more to her than the role of a fragile victim.
Megan Shreve is a sculptor with creative depths and passions that tragedy had forced into the shadows. When she looks into Christian's eyes she sees herself for the first time as an exciting, sexy woman. She longs to discover more of herself in Christian's arms and in his bed.
Two passionate souls destined for one another—unless the stifling roles imposed by tragedy and fame rip them apart.


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At the present time we have become more aware of the stresses we live with and what makes us ill. Many of us want to take a greater and more active role in our own health care. The basic principle is that we have tremendous innate healing abilities, and our systems will always attempt to overcome an illness and restore balance to our body.
The more you give your body the opportunity to be healthy, the easier it will be to get rid of the toxins you come in contact with. How do you do this? With Natural Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies!
|This website can give you the larger picture of how herbal and homeopathic remedies can help you maintain your body in a state of health that will naturally fend off diseases.
Although conventional medicine removes the symptoms of many common ailments and chronic diseases, it does not change the reason for us becoming ill in the first place, so we are likely to fall ill again.That's where Natural Health supplements come into play.
A Guide On Natural Supplements: Information And Selection
Information on natural supplements can be overwhelming, unclear, confusing or even outdated. This article lets you in on what supplements are effective, why they work, and how they work for your particular needs.
Learning all that you possibly can about natural supplements will help you make not only better choices but informed purchase decisions. For one thing, not all of these supplements are made equal and each one may work for some but not all users. You should know which supplements provide genuine benefits and not just giving you false hope, you avoid damaging your health and your wallet.
When the word "supplement" is preceded by the word "natural," it almost always means that it is a homeopathic remedy that has been "re-branded" for the market as a dietary supplement. What is homeopathic medicine and how is it relevant to supplements? Founded by Samuel Christian Hahnemann, a German doctor, homeopathy is both a medical philosophy and practice based on the principle that the human body is capable of healing itself.
Practiced in Europe since the 1700s, homeopathic medicine considers the symptoms of illness as the body's natural responses in its attempts in regaining back health. There are several conditions in which homeopathy is used such as teething, minor skin irritations, bruises or bumps as a result of injury, coughs, sprains, flu, and colds. Even chronic otitis media and bed-wetting are known to be treated commonly with various homeopathic remedies.
What are the Main Benefits of Natural Medicine?
Homeopathic Law and Principles
According to Hahnemann, homeopathy has three principles, namely:
The Law of "Similars"
Part of prescribing homeopathic medicines is an interview for determining all symptoms of a disease because the prescribed homeopathic medication will create similar symptoms to those which the patient experiences. The homeopathic practitioner can then prescribe the medicine which matches the patient's symptoms best.
The "Single" Principle
All the symptoms of the patient – physical, mental, and emotional — are covered by one medication.
The "Minimum Dose" Principle
This comes in two parts, namely:
1.The homeopathic practitioner prescribes small doses of the
homeopathic remedy and waits for the outcome which it has.
2.The remedy or medication is given in infinitesimal doses.
What is Herbal Medicine?
Homeopaths typically use pills, liquid solutions, and/or powders that contain a relatively small amount of the active ingredient for treating a disease. This does not mean, however, that homeopathy is the same as herbal medicine which practices the use of medicinal plants and herbs. And although both use herbal medicines, the similarity ends there.
Homeopathy and herbal medicine have different preparation modes, indications, and safety profiles. Homeopathy uses other sources such as animal products or minerals, albeit the majority of these could be based on plants and herb. Additionally, herbal medicine does not adhere to the law or principles of homeopathy's "similars," "single doses," and "minimum doses."
Herbs, plants, and other natural sources are process through serial dilution as well as vigorous shaking in between each dilution in homeopathy. Therapeutic benefits are typically increased during this shaking and dilution because any toxicity of the ingredients involved is eliminated. Incidentally, a majority of the plants and herbs used are dry extracts or distilled oils from them.
Both homeopathic medication and herbal medicines have their own benefits, although the former has been considered controversial because the remedies are often very dilute so as to reduce the potency of the active compound ingredients and decrease any therapeutic action. This is what makes herbal medicine advantageous over homeopathy.
Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies
Still, a wide selection of homeopathic medication has been used successfully by those who prefer to be treated without drugs or other chemical substances that are typically found in pharmaceuticals. Here are the top 10 remedies (in no particular order) which are used by homeopathic practitioners that you may want to consider:
- Ledum Also known as wild rosemary and Labrador tea, Ledum palustre is considered the number one remedy in cases of puncture wounds. Ledum is just as useful in cases of insect and animal bites. Ledum is used to remedy tetanus, swelling of the joints, and Lyme disease. Pain is better managed from a cold application of ledum.
- Chamomilla Know as chamomile, it is considered as the best remedy for pain associated with teething and colic in infants. Chamomile is also used as an ingredient in tea preparations as an aid in digestion to smooth muscles and calm stomach inflammation nerves. Chamomile helps soothe the nerves to provide restful sleep, especially for those who sleeping disorders such as insomnia.
- Arnica Used for trauma and shock as a result of injury, Arnica or mountain daisy is tops in first aid and sports medicine because of it ability to reduce pain and accelerate the rate of healing. It is commonly used to treat bruising, especially from plastic surgery. A study of its efficacy showed that arnica helps boost healing from rhytidectomy, a surgical procedure for wrinkle reduction.
- Nux Vomica This has been used as the primary treatment by homeopaths and herbalists for ailments which have been exacerbated by the use of either conventional pharmaceuticals or recreational drugs. Additionally, the leaves from this tree are used to treat indigestion from overeating and the effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
- Hypericum Perforatum or St. John's Wort The leaves and flowers of Hypericum Perforatum, a.k.a. St. John's Wort, are a front line medication for nerve injuries especially in the back, fingers, and toes. Its use dates back to the time of the ancient Greeks when it was prized for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Studies on St. John's Wort indication it could be beneficial in treating mild to moderate cases of depression.
- Drosera Rotundifolia Haghnemann identified this plant commonly known as sundews as a principal for the treatment of whopping cough as well as profuse expectoration or vomiting of ingested food from excessive coughing, phthnisis pulmonum, hip and joint pain, and laryngeal phntisis. If the coughing persists, however, medical advice should be sought for the possibility of underlying serious conditions.
- Magnesia Phosphorica A.K.A. Phosphate of Magnesia Highly effective for menstrual cramps as well as other cramps in various parts of the body, phosphate of magnesia is an essential mineral which keeps the body in optimal working condition because of its participation in over 300 chemical reactions. It is used to treat diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and indigestion that are accompanied by cravings for sour and/or acidic beverages.
- Rhus Toxicodendron or Poison Ivy Don't let its Anglicized name scare you; the "poison" before "ivy" may actually be a misnomer since it is more beneficial than poisonous. Among the ailments that Rhus Tox is able to treat are skin rashes, muscle strains, viral infections, restless leg syndrome, sprains, muscle cramps, arthritis, and "Rusty Gate Syndrome," the pain experienced on initial movement or motion in people with flu or arthritis.
- Lycopodium Clavatum Complaints that begin on a person's right side and then move on to the left may be alleviated by Lycopodium Clavatum. It is also useful in treating low self confidence or the lack of it. Additionally, shyness, fear of strangers, fear of doing new things or unknown situations, and bullying behavior in children (as a manifestation of desire for power) may be remedied by this plant.
- Belladonna Belladona is a perfect example of how the homeopathic processes of dilution-succussion can render poisonous plants or herbs completely free from toxicity. Belladonna is used in formulating herbal cures for motion sickness, bronchial spasms, neuralgia (nerve pain), hay fever, whopping cough, asthma, rheumatism, sciatica, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and even behavioral disorders.
What A Natural Supplement Is
The United Kingdom's National Health Service has no report on interactions between homeopathic medications and conventional drugs. Many herbs, however, have the tendency to interact with said drugs because natural herbal remedies, unlike their homeopathic cousins, are prescribed in their raw forms and don't undergo dilution or succession.
Additionally, herbal medicines are not considered as minerals or vitamins per se because they have medicinal value. According to New York City's Beth Israel Medical Center's Continuum Center for Health and Healing medical director Roberta Lee, herbs and other natural remedies are as effective as the traditional treatments we have today, but without the adverse side effects.
Dietary supplements are typically made from all-natural ingredients which come in several forms such as pills, tinctures, capsules, gel tablets, extracts, powders, and liquids. While they be formulated without chemicals, drugs or other artificial substances, they are what their name says: supplements. That means they should not be substitutes for actual foods but are additions to existing diets.
A "natural" supplement may interchangeably be called a herbal supplement because of the former's extensive use of herbs and other plants in its formulation. And there is a plethora of these supplements so it can quite overwhelming to choose. Here are the ingredients to look for in good supplements to help augment your dietary requirements:
This detoxifies your immune systems of any harmful substances that you might have consumed (in foods and beverages) or been exposed to (air, water, and environment).This powerful antioxidant helps reduce the risk for lung, colon, and prostate cancers because it rids your body of free radicals together with vitamin E. Selenium boosts your immune system against viruses and bacteria. Since it isn't possible to obtain the necessary amount of selenium your body requires, a natural supplement with selenium is highly recommended, especially for those with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
This spice contains curcumin which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and works like the drugs known as Cox-2 which reduces the Cox-2 enzyme's activity for causing pain and swelling associated with arthritis.
According to a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine study, the curcumin in turmeric is capable of shrinking colon polyps (pre-cancerous lesions) when taken with quercetin, another powerful antioxidant.
Additionally, a study published in 2006 showed that University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers found curcumin helps in clearing plaques in the brain that can develop into Alzheimer's disease.
Cinnamon has been known to lower blood sugar levels which have made it popular among those who have Type II diabetes. Studies have also shown this spice to reduce risk for cardiovascular system diseases.
By lowering chlolesterol up to 13% and triglyceride levels by as much as 23%, cinnamon can help reduce heart-related conditions and those which occur as a complication of diabetes.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
This derivative of the essential amino acid known as tryptophan is converted into a neurotransmitter called serotonin which helps decrease depression and promotes a general sense of well-being.
5-HTP relieves anxiety, alleviates insomnia, enhances mood, promotes weight loss, and eases migraines. According to University of New Mexico School of Medicine clinical professor Russell Canfield, 5-HTO is a great sleep promoter.
This is important because a lengthy and deep sleep, particularly the restorative dreamless, stage-four deep sleep, is the time when growth hormones are released. 5-HTP can also help reduce cravings for carbohydrates.
This herb is delicious with chicken and lamb, but did you know it can also help destroy heterocyclic amines which result when meats are grilled, broiled or fried at high temperatures?
According to researchers from Kansas State University, when rosemary extract is mixed into meats before they are cooked, HCA levels are significantly reduced by rosemary's two powerful antioxidants carnosol and rosemarinic acid.
Rosemary stops carcinogens in the body to bind with DNA, an activity that initiates tumor formation. Studies are being conducted on further benefits which this herb could have as a potential protector against cancers.
Rhodiola Rosea
In all probability, you are not familiar with Rhodiola Rosea, the herb found in high altitude locations such as Russia. Sometimes referred to as Arctic or golden root, Rhodiola is an adaptogen, meaning it helps the adrenals function better.
One of these functions is adaptability to numerous kinds of stress. It can also enhance alertness and improve concentration levels. It helps in countering fatigue brought about by excessive mental and physical activities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the world population's continued use of natural supplements at 80% regardless of the steady influx of conventional medications. This is good news for those who prefer to treat their particular illness or disease and maintain healthy lifestyles with botanicals instead of doing so with drugs and other chemical substances.


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Greetings mad skull! You're just in time for the very first broadcast of the David Connelly Show. If you're interested in internet marketing then you're in for a fun packed time. On this show I interview Prof Mike Zellers. He's just started teaching a new course on social media marketing and I was eager to learn more.
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Blogging Masterclass with Thursday Bram
This week we're joined by blogging expert Thursday Bram. She'll be giving us an insight into how she managed to turn her blogging expertise into a glorious career along with a tidal wave of top tips. There was a few problems with the sound during this interview but hopefully it doesn't spoil what was (I think) a very interesting conversation.
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Today we're joined by a real heavyweight of the web development world - Dave Hatter. Dave will be sharing some fabulous information that could help you to get tonnes of quality leads via LinkedIn. The sound quality is a bit ropey on this one but the actual content is absolutely spot on. If we're looking at things in terms of actionable content, I think this is without doubt one of the most useful conversations I've ever had. As always the show is completely commercial free and I do hope you enjoy it.
Kent Lewis predicts the future of social media marketing
Today we're joined by digital marketing guru Kent Lewis. Kent is the president of Anvil Media as well as Formic Media. Take it from me, when it comes to the web Kent really knows his stuff! Kent will be giving us his predictions for the future of social media marketing. You don't want to miss this one.
The Dark Side of Social Media Marketing
Today I'm going to take a look at the darker side of social media marketing. I'll be discussing some of the scams that many self proclaimed internet marketing experts are using to dupe business owners into paying many thousands of dollars for services that are often untested, grossly overpriced and - more often than not - virtually useless. I'm also going to be exploring the question, 'What makes an internet marketing expert (or guru)?' Finally, speaking of gurus, I'm going to make a major announcement today regarding some of the internet marketing gurus that you may have heard of. If you like a little bit of controversy then I think you'll enjoy this one.
How to get 8000 GENUINE Twitter followers in one week!
Last week my brother Gordon got 8000 genuine Twitter followers in just one week, without paying anyone and without any cheating. In this show I'll tell you how he did it.
The Insider Club Website is Open!
I'm pleased to declare that the new Insider Club website is now officially open. I hope you'll check it out.
The State of The Web Development Industry
Thursday 28th of December 2017
Today, I'll be looking back on 2017 and discussing some of the major events of the year - from a web developer's perspective. I'm also going to say a few words about the Coding Phase 'Top 20 Youtube Coding Channels for 2018' poll.
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Finngard Opaque - Extended durability elastomeric masonry paint
Waterborne elastomeric masonry paint for use on exterior masonry. Finngard Opaque offers superb weather resistance, anti-carbonation properties, elastomeric flexibility and an extremely durable finish which protects against attack from chemical and biological erosion and ensures low maintenance.
Product features
Waterborne sheen finish, special alkyd-reinforced acrylic paint for use on exterior facades.
Recommended uses
New or previously painted exterior facades including roughcast, pebbledash, concrete, cement rendering, building blocks and boards and previously primed wood and metal. Finngard Opaque is not recommended for use on substrates previously coated with lime paint.
Base paints
VVA and VC
Colour Range
Available in white, the complete Tikkurila Professional and Façade Colour ranges, plus most of the British Standard, RAL and NCS Colour ranges.
Note: Colour shades will not fully develop until the paint is completely dry
Note: Colour shades will not fully develop until the paint is completely dry
Gloss grade
Smooth surfaces: 6-8m2/litre per coat. Rough surfaces: 3.5 –5m2/litre per coat. Wet-film thickness approximately 125-280µm per coat. Dry-film thickness approximately 40-100µm per coat. Actual spreading rates will depend upon many factors including texture, porosity and application method.
Can sizes
1 l, 2.7 l, 9 l and 18 l
Application method
Brush, roller or spray. Polyester and nylon paint brushes are best suited for the application of Finngard Opaque.
For airless spray: use a 0.018" – 0.023" spray tip.
For airless spray: use a 0.018" – 0.023" spray tip.
Thinning: if necessary for brush and roller application thin by up to 5% with water and for spray application by up to 10% with water.
Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity
Normally touch-dry in one hour and recoatable after 2 hours. Low temperatures and high humidity will make drying times longer.
Solids volume
Approx. 30-37%, depending upon the colour
1.1 - 1.2 kg/l, ISO 2811
Protect from frost.
Application conditions
All surfaces to be painted must be dry, the moisture content of the wood below 20%, the temperature of the air at least +5°C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80%.
Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free from grease, dirt, salts, all loose material and surface contamination. Use recommended Tikkurila products for mould removal and cleaning. Ensure that surfaces to be painted are bonded to the substrates. Re-render or repair all areas of failure, cracks, holes, etc., with either a suitable Tikkurila repair mortar or cement mortar. (Use only recommended concrete repair products for repairing concrete.) Polished or glassy concrete surfaces should be mechanically abraded. Glossy and gloss painted surfaces should be thoroughly flatted down. Note: The relative humidity of concrete and cement-rich substrates should be less than 90% prior to priming and painting.
Prime all new and old unpainted concrete and cement rendered substrates with Finngard Primer S. Prime all previously painted concrete and cement rendered surfaces that are in poor condition (i.e. porous or friable) with Finngard Primer S. Prime very absorbent surfaces with Finngard Primer S using wet-on-wet method of application. Prime all bare wood with Otex Adhesion Primer or Öljypohja wood primer and bare metal with Rostex Super Metal Primer.
Stir the paint thoroughly and apply two coats of Finngard Opaque overall.
Cleaning of tools
Clean with water immediately after use.
Maintenance instructions
After painting the surfaces must be handled with care, because the paint will achieve its final hardness and durability after 4 weeks under normal conditions. Soon after treatment the surfaces can be cleansed lightly with soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or mop.
Earliest one month after painting dirty surfaces can be cleaned with Tikkurila Huoltopesu (1 part Huoltopesu, 10 parts water). Clean stains and very dirty surfaces with a stronger solution of Huoltopesu (1:1). After washing rinse surfaces and allow to dry.
Earliest one month after painting dirty surfaces can be cleaned with Tikkurila Huoltopesu (1 part Huoltopesu, 10 parts water). Clean stains and very dirty surfaces with a stronger solution of Huoltopesu (1:1). After washing rinse surfaces and allow to dry.
Maintenance treatment
Depending upon exposure and elevation one coat of Finngard Opaque is normally sufficient after 15 years.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value
(cat A/e) 130g/l(2010)
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according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Contains: 2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one. Warning. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Avoid breathing mist/spray. Wear protective gloves. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Contains small amounts of sensitizing substances: 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one [EC no. 247-500-7] and 2-methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-one [EC no. 220-239-6] (3:1). A material safety data sheet is available on request.
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The PCard expiration date has a month and year. The card is good until the end of the expiration month.
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Westmill Tolly Boy Coarse Bulgur Wheat packaging design
Packaging design for ethnic rice brand
Following our successful redesign of the Tolly Boy rice range we were tasked to help the brand move further into the Turkish market and extend the range into creating the packaging design for Bulgur Wheat.
With the consumer demographic being primarily of a Turkish background, we took cues from the target market's heritage with an ethnic orientated pattern radiating from the window for added depth. The Tolly Boy logo remains as the strong recognisable branding to customers.
The packaging has been well received
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At SpeedPro East Bay we offer a full spectrum of services to help our clients meet their visual branding needs.
We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals, and increasingly, environmental stewardship is a key goal of both SpeedPro East Bay and our clients.
While we pride ourselves on being cost competitive, our most important differentiator is the quality and sustainability of our products and services. We work with a broad ecosystem of suppliers and are constantly testing the latest materials to ensure we are meeting our clients' needs while minimizing our impact on the environment.
Specifically, we have found that the following materials currently do a great job in meeting our clients' sustainability goals:
- Flexible media – 3M Envision 48C print film, eco-friendly, non-PVC film, no off-gassing
- Paper – we have access to the highest possible post-consumer recycled paper products to meet both our clients' design and sustainability goals
- Ridged media – our HP Flatbed printers print on any rigid media (width 64" max, length unlimited) including but not limited to: wood, metal, glass, etc.
- Ink – HP's eco-friendly ink for the flatbed printer is LEED certified and UV cured, requiring no lamination
We work with the most environmental, state of the art equipment available, including:
- HP's latex printers using 3rd generation water-based latex ink provides a healthier work environment, is 100% hypo-allergenic, has a 200-year indoor colorfast capability, is scratch-resistance comparable to hard-solvent inks and has no hazard warning labels or HAPs
- HP Flatbed printers print on any rigid media (width 64" max, length unlimited) including but not limited to: wood, metal, glass, etc. Our inks are HP eco-friendly, LEED certified, and UV cured, requiring no lamination
Finally, your trash is another person's raw material! We have partnered with a variety of artists and maker-spaces that will turn your old banners or signs into fantastic new pieces of art.
If your printed project is for a short-term need, please do return your project when you no longer need it and we would be more than happy to find it a new home.


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It wasn't always this complicated
Things used to be so simple and fun.
Now things are so complex that words and actions
Can't seem to fix this problem the situation so unknown
It feels like a mystery no one has the time to solve.
So intense the emotions of how we got here just sit around growing
In size, and the hope that things will get better is no where insight.
The fairytale with no great ending but sadness that is so overwhelming
The sadness and pain can be felt from miles away.
The broken heart can be heard breaking all over again and then the slowing
Of one's heart beats as the heart doesn't heal because well its complicated at its best.
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Medication adherence has been called the least-appreciated aspect of medicine but its impact is certainly noteworthy.
A recent report, "Adherence and Health Care Cost," characterized it as "an important public health consideration, affecting health outcomes and overall health care costs" and estimated between 20 and 50 percent of patients are non-compliant with drug therapy.
Additionally, poor medication adherence following hospitalization costs the U.S. healthcare system roughly $100 billion annually, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study.
As our healthcare system moves to value-based reimbursement, technology will help improve medication adherence rates. With this in mind, KNB Communications recently interviewed three leaders in healthcare technology – Propeller Health Co-founder and CEO David Van Sickle, RxAnte Founder and CEO Dr. Josh Benner, and RxREVU Founder and CEO Carm Huntress – to get their insights on this important topic.
This is part 1 in a 3 part interview on medication adherence. Be sure to check back and read part 2 and part 3 once they're published.
Q: What are some solutions for addressing the top reasons for medication adherence failure:
- Medications never getting to the patient
- Medications not being taken correctly
- Medications not being refilled
DVS: At Propeller, we focus on respiratory disease. We spend all of our time and attention trying to figure out ways to help people with asthma and COPD better and more effectively use the medicines that they take to prevent symptoms from occurring.
These are daily medicines that are subject to factors such as: people forgetting to take them; people not understanding them; people thinking that they're taking them correctly but not, in fact, doing so; or people trying to negotiate or even intelligently adjust their regimens in one way or another, to benefit their life or for their own understanding of medicine.
Propeller builds devices that capture information about the day-to-day use of those medications and attempts to understand the patterns with which people are taking them or not. Then, we're able make use of that information through digital interfaces and experiences, to try to encourage, educate, coach, and remind people about how to better manage their condition.
Across the market we're seeing the creation of digital interfaces and experiences that are tightly coupled to medications that aim to make them more personal, more accessible, and more convenient. These start from thinking about medications from the patient's perspective, and asking the question: How can you simplify and strengthen these regimens in ways that makes them easier for people to understand and use?
JB: The adherence failures you identified are an all-too-common cascade of risks for anyone prescribed a medication. If the patient never fills a new prescription, we call it "primary non-adherence." This happens for 20-30% of new prescriptions written. Of those who fill a prescription, about 50% don't take it correctly, or stop prematurely. Effective solutions need to understand why these failures occur, and prevent them from happening. Our perspectives on this are informed by decades of research and our direct experience managing 8 million people's medication adherence for health plans around the country.
Some of the reasons people don't take medications are because they've decided, for what they think are good reasons, not to take the medication. This is actually most of the non-adherence that we observe in our work managing population-level adherence. People either think that the medication didn't work for them, that they experienced a side effect or fear a side effect that someone else told them about, or they made a choice not to pay for it because of its cost. Essentially, they considered the risks, the benefit, the convenience and the cost, and made a conscious decision not to take the medication.
Other patients want to be adherent but may be forgetful, have complex regimens they don't understand, are inadvertently taking a drug incorrectly, can't get access to the pharmacy or the product, or they want to take it but can't afford it. That's a different set of barriers.
Our approach is generally to predict who is at risk of these failures, determine the likely barriers, and then deliver an appropriate intervention that can overcome the barriers.
For patients who may choose not to adhere to their therapy, the answer is education and close follow-up, to make sure that they understand why they're taking the medicine, how to take the medicine, what to expect from the medicine, so that they know it's working or know it's not working. Close monitoring of lab values or clinical signs and symptoms can show them whether the medication is having the intended effect for them, and help them put that benefit in perspective relative to any side effects they may be feeling. The goal here is to prevent non-adherence.
We published some work several years ago showing that in patients starting a cholesterol medicine, if you get them back into the doctor's office within the first three months for a cholesterol test – their likelihood of being adherent over the subsequent year is far higher than if they don't return for another lab test in that time period. This notion of demonstrating the benefit of treatment early in therapy is really important because it balances against what they might perceive to be as the expense or the inconvenience or the side effects. And it prevents non-adherence.
For the patient who is already receptive to therapy and wants to be adherent, we use interventions that address different barriers. This is where things like reminders, pillboxes, special unit-dose packaging, financial assistance programs, and home delivery can be helpful. We're trying to make it possible for the patient to be adherent to the regimen.
CH: I think when it comes to the refill issue and even first-fill challenges; the thing we really looked at is cost.
Our data indicates about a third of abandonment issues are usually due to cost concerns for an individual patient. A lot of that has come down to transparency. Any technology that can help bring that transparency, not only to the patient but also to the provider at the point of care, is going to be critical in creating a successful engagement and encouraging the patient to fill that medication and continue to take it.
Sadly, in many cases, there are alternatives that are less expensive that would still be clinically effective for the patient. But the provider and the patient are just unaware of what's covered, what it would cost, and any programs that may enable the patient to get that medication at a lower cost. And so, I think that addresses that third point. In terms of the first point, what we look at is the friction from the point of prescribing to the pharmacy, to that fulfillment.
Today, there's a huge amount of friction that really needs to be removed from the process, leading to abandonment and poor adherence. Many times, there's a prior authorization on a drug and there is another drug that doesn't have a prior authorization, so the patient gets to the pharmacy, can't get it filled, and has to go through the prior authorization process, which can take days or weeks to complete.
We think that situation leads to poor adherence and has to be solved. Technology that can not only support that process and speed it up for the patient but ultimately solve it at the point of care, dealing with the PA immediately and not burdening the provider and the patient afterwards will be critical to the success of increasing that patient's adherence. I also think about site of fulfillment, which can make a huge difference if that pharmacy a patient's using is in network or out-of-network. Where is it on their plan?
Many times, the patient's unaware or their provider is unaware of that. And so, technologies that can bring that information forward and help guide that patient to the right site of fulfillment are critical. It can be an actual physical pharmacy or even mail order. Anything from a technology standpoint that can address those issues is really going to have a massive impact on adherence.
To learn more about medication adherence, check out part 2 and part 3 of this medication adherence interview.
About David Van Sickle
David Van Sickle is co-founder and CEO of Propeller Health – the leader in respiratory digital health. David received his PhD in medical anthropology. His dissertation research, funded by the National Science Foundation, examined the rising prevalence of asthma and allergy in India. He was then an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, where he was assigned to the Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch. During this time, he provided epidemiological support to the National Asthma Control Program, and investigated the health effects of a variety of environmental exposures. In addition, he helped establish emergency illness and injury surveillance in coastal Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. David was also named a Champion of Change by the White House for his work on innovation.
About Josh Benner
A leading voice on medication adherence, Dr. Benner's award-winning research and numerous publications have shed new light on the problem of nonadherence and identified promising approaches to improving it. He is the founder and CEO of RxAnte, the leading provider of predictive analytics and targeted clinical programs for improving medication use.
Before joining RxAnte, Dr. Benner was Fellow and Managing Director at the Brookings Institution's Center for Health Care Reform, where he focused on medical technology policy.
Prior to Brookings, Dr. Benner was principal at ValueMedics Research, an analytic and consulting services firm. Following the acquisition of ValueMedics by IMS Health in 2007, he served as senior principal in health economics and outcomes research and global lead for medication adherence at IMS. Dr. Benner received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University and his Doctor of Science in health policy and management from the Harvard University School of Public Health.
About Carm Huntress
Carm Huntress is an entrepreneur and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in startups focused around consumer and enterprise technology. His first web development and hosting company he started while in high school was eventually acquired in 2001. After finishing his degree in electrical engineering at Northeastern University in 2004, he went on to work for PlumVoice, an IVR and voice technology startup, where he ran their network operations. He later was asked to run product development at My Perfect Gig, a Northbridge and Commonwealth Venture start-up.
After two years as CTO at Reef Partners, where he ran the technology for a number of portfolio companies, he became CTO at Audiogon.com, the largest high end audio site in the world. He managed the transition of the core technology platform and team for growth. In 2013 he moved to Denver where he founded RxREVU.


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A woman is in the hospital after being struck by a school bus in downtown Minneapolis early Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Shortly after noon, the school bus was traveling along 2nd Avenue North and was attempting to make a left hand turn onto 3rd Street North when it struck the woman, who was attempting to walk across 3rd Street. The woman was pinned underneath for a short time.
Minneapolis Police spokesman Scott Seroka says the driver was able to move the bus enough for two nearby police officers to pull her out. She was then taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center with a severe injury to one of her legs.
"She was talking and breathing and it sounds like she has some serious leg injuries," Seroka said.
Seroka says it appears the bus driver did not see the woman as he was making a left turn. The driver was leaving Target Field after dropping off a group of Webster, Wis. middle school students at theTwins game.
Witnesses say the bus driver was making the turn on a green light, according to police.
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Happy Friday! I'm tempted to spend the day singing 'It's the end of the world' however, I shall try and maintain a positive attitude despite the fact that an orange maniac is about to take office in the US and Theresa May has comprehensively demonstrated that the UK is screwed up!
Here are this week's links…
John Lewis, Donald Trump and the meaning of legitimacy
This is about the impact that growing up in a poor neighbourhood in the US does to children's health and outcomes. And this is why mixed social housing is important and why what's happening here is going to destroy our society.
The situation is Gambia, reminds me what happens when politicians don't believe in rules.
I've had a complete and utter nightmare with GWR this week. David Mitchell just about sums up why train privatisation doesn't work.


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As learners are sitting for their final examinations throughout the country, the South African Police Service would like to take this opportunity to wish them the very best during this very difficult time.
It is during this time and in the upcoming school holidays that we find children are most exposed to dangers. The South African Police Service is committed to preventing, managing and responding to incidents of crime and violence in and out of schools. However, to ensure maximum safety of the children, we will require the support of both parents and children and we urge them to be vigilant at all times.
Now that learners are no longer required to remain in school after writing their exam papers, this leaves them unsupervised and possibly exposed to all types of dangers including gangsterism, drug and alcohol abuse, kidnapping, contact crimes (assault, murder and rape), drowning, motor vehicle accidents, child pornography and suicides.
To further help us help children not become victims to these crimes, we urge parents to constantly talk to their children and make them aware of these possible dangers. Communication with your child is critical in the prevention of such incidents. Do not take matters for granted and do not make the common mistake in assuming that "it would not happen to my child".
One of our other areas of concern is the easy access to the internet. Children must be closely monitored when they are online and should be educated on what sites they should and should not visit, on the use of the email and who they should chat with. Let them know they can talk to you or educators if they see anything online makes them uncomfortable, whether it's an explicit website or classmate bullying them or someone else through email, chat or website.
Some of these tips can also assist in preventing your child from becoming a victim :-
Map out with your children a safe way for them to walk to school or to bus stop. Advise them to avoid bushy areas, construction areas, empty areas, passages and parks where there aren't many people or adequate lighting.
Teach children to follow traffic signals and rules when walking. Stress that they should cross the street at crosswalks or intersections with scholar patrols when they can.
Encourage children to walk to and from school or bus stop with a sibling or friend and to wait at bus stops with other children. Not walking around talking on your cell phone as it will distract you from what is going around and it can also attract criminals.
Teach children not to talk to strangers, go anywhere with them, or accept gifts from them without your permission. Never should never accept lifts from strangers. Tell them that if they see a suspicious stranger hanging around or in their school they should tell an adult.
Communicate – when you as a parent observes significant danger signs in the child's life, it is important to ask him/her whether she/he is having thoughts of hurting him/herself. It is relieving to the child when someone or a parent cares enough to ask that question. Tell the child that suicide in not an answer after failing.
Supervision – children should always be under adult's supervision when swimming or when handling crickets. (during festive season)
Help children memorise their phone numbers and full address. Write down other important phone numbers such as your work and cell phone on a card for your children to carry with them
Source: South African Police Service.


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Charlie Cox Wants Bullseye For Daredevil Season 3, But His Co-Stars Don't
Posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2016 by Peter Sciretta
We've now had two seasons of Netflix's Daredevil tv series which has introduced a lot of classic antagonists: The Kingpin, Elektra, The Hand and Punisher. But the biggest omission so far has to be Bullseye, a merciless assassin that never misses his mark, able to turn anything into a lethal weapon. Daredevil star Charlie Cox is fighting to bring in Bullseye for Daredevil Season 3, but some of his co-stars don't want it to happen.
Daredevil star Charlie Cox said the following about Bullseye at Wizard World Pittsburgh:
"It's no secret, I've said it before and I get in trouble every time I say it, I'd like to see Bullseye make an appearance at some point. I think it's a really interesting opportunity. Deborah Ann Woll obviously does not want Bullseye to show up for obvious reasons. Elodie Yung, who plays Elektra, doesn't want Bullseye to show up either."
In the comic books, (spoilers for the comic books coming up…) Bullseye infamously killed both Karen Page and Elektra, the two loves of Murdock's life. So it's understandable that Elodie Yung and Deborah Ann Woll (who played Karen Page) may not want to the see the character show up in the series.
Colin Farrell played the role in Mark Steven Johnson's 2003 film starring Ben Affleck, one of the better parts of that almost universally mocked superhero adaptation. The comic book character dresses in a very comic book-y outfit, and that movie was able to adapt the character into a somewhat believable real-world baddie. The fact that Bullseye was in the universally disliked film may be why Marvel has been so hesitant to include the character in the first seasons of the television adaptation. Also, for a guy like Bullseye to do some dramatic damage, relationships need to be established to give weight to any potential loss.
Cox's co-star Elden Henson revealed that he has heard that someone is looking for the part:
"I actually heard they're going to cast Zach Galifianakis as Bullseye."
Thankfully, that's just a joke. Or so we hope.
Punisher was one of the best things to happen to the Daredevil television series, and I think most comic book fans will tell you that Bullseye has the potential to elevate the show just as much as Jon Bernthal's character did for season two of the show.
Daredevil will return in The Defenders, which is set to hit Netflix in 2017.


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As many of you may have read previously in my blog, before Thanksgiving last year I moved to a new city. This meant that the AMZ lab had to be shut down and I have not been able to build a pedal or even turn on my soldering iron since then.
The good news is that the new AMZ lab is under construction and should be finished within two weeks! The recording studio is already complete and I have been working on getting it in operation.
Once the desks, shelves and lab equipment go in, I can get to work on some of the new projects that have been stacking up. The expansion also gives me room to work on video tutorials that are planned, and there will be kits for the AMZ boosters and several projects from the CD, like the SoS and Fuxx Face!
PC boards and transistors are available now, and the kits will be announced in this blog once they are ready. Thanks for your support!


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Two Notable Lincoln Artifacts Revealed
For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside one of Abraham Lincoln's pocket watches. Now we know what it says.
On Tuesday at the National Museum of American History, a watchmaker used tiny tools to open the pocket watch and reveal the message left during repairs in 1861.
The first line says: "April 13, 1861. Fort Sumter was attacked by the rebels on the above date. J. Dillon." A second line reads: "April 13, 1861. Thank God we have a government. Jonathan Dillon."
Dillon's story circulated among his family and friends, eventually reaching a New York Times reporter.
In a 1906 article in the paper, Dillon said he was moved to engrave a message after the first shots of the Civil War were fired in South Carolina.
In another find of Lincoln memorabilia, a collector believes a photograph from a private album of Civil War Gen. Ulysses S. Grant shows President Lincoln in front of the White House.
If so, it could be the last image taken of Lincoln before he was assassinated in 1865 - and it would be the only known photo of the 16th president in front of the executive mansion.
Only about 130 photos of Lincoln are known to exist.
Grant's 38-year-old great-great-grandson, Ulysses S. Grant VI, asked New York-based photography collector and Lincoln aficionado Keya Morgan to help identify the tall figure in the photo whose facial features are obscured.
Morgan helped identify Lincoln, who was born in Kentucky in 1809.
Although authenticating the 2½-by-3½-inch photo beyond a shadow of a doubt could be difficult, several historians say the evidence is compelling and believable.
Grant carefully removed the picture from the album and was shocked to see the handwritten inscription on the back: "Lincoln in front of the White House." Grant believes his great-grandfather, Jesse Grant, the general's youngest son, wrote the inscription.
Also included was the date 1865, the seal of photographer Henry F. Warren, and a government tax stamp that was issued for such photos to help the Civil War effort between 1864 and 1866.
In the photo it's not obvious to the naked eye. Five people can be seen standing in front of the executive mansion. A tall man's face is obscured, but zooming in on the image with a computer reveals a telling beard.
"Once you scan it and blow it up, you can see the whole scenario - there's a giant standing near the White House," Morgan said.
Morgan recalled the well-documented story of Warren's trip to Washington to photograph Lincoln after his second inauguration in March 1865. Lincoln was killed in April, so the photo could be the last one taken of him.
Warren, a commercial photographer from Massachusetts, enticed Lincoln into his frame shortly after the inauguration by taking pictures of young Tad Lincoln and asking the boy to bring his father along for a pose, according to the book, "Lincoln in Photographs: An Album of Every Known Pose," by Charles Hamilton and Lloyd Ostendorf.
"This is the first act of paparazzi ever toward a president," Morgan said. "Lincoln is not too happy at all."
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A March 6, 1865 photo by Henry F. Warren, believed to show President Abraham Lincoln in front of the White House. An inset detail reveals the 6'4" figure presumed to be Lincoln.


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One of the city's oldest streets, the Grande Allée was the route people took from outlying areas to come sell their furs in town. In the 19th century the wealthy built neo-Gothic and Queen Anne–style mansions here, which now house trendy cafés, clubs, and restaurants. The street actually has four names: inside the city walls it's rue St-Louis; outside the walls, Grande Allée Est; farther west, Grande Allée Ouest; then finally, boulevard Laurier.


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Reddit user HoboStabz posted a thread on Reddit called Testing out the new iPhone slow-mo camera on my girlfriend boobs. As you can imagine it quickly skyrocketed to the top of the front page.
You may want to turn down your volume though. The only thing creepier than watching some guy's girlfriend jiggling her jugs in slow motion is hearing her boyfriend grunt with approval while you're watching it.
Sadly, I just checked my Galaxy S4 and I don't have a slo-mo cam. Damn you Samsung!


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Toyota celebrates its seventh position in Nürburgring endurance race by launching Corolla ESport Nürburgring edition in the markets of Thailand. Sales will commence from 1st April. This new edition features LED headlights that are offered as standard. It is based on ESport variant and the car makers have added more features like a more prominent front bumper, newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels, rear bumper with diffuser-like component, piano-black grille and 'Green Hell' stickers for the front fenders.
The cabin features black leather for the seats that are made more attractive with contrast stitching. Red inserts have been used for the door trims and the dashboard. Under the Corolla ESport Nürburgring edition, the car makers offer the same engine. The Dual-VVT-I four-cylinder 1.8-liter engine produces 141 PS power and 177 Nm torque at 6,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm respectively. This engine is mated to 7-stepped CVT gearbox accompanied by paddle shifters. ESport variant runs on 1.8-liter petrol engine accompanied by CVT. Moreover, the suspension has been fine tuned for this new edition, to achieve improved handling. The overall setup has been maintained similar to the regular model of Corolla. Corolla ESport Nürburgring edition can be had for Rs 18.34 lakhs in case of White Pearl shade. While the Black Mica one is priced at Rs 18.15 lakhs.


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Former 'Housewives of NJ' star reportedly sued over contract
HollywoodNews.com: Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Danielle Staub is reportedly being sued for violating her contract.
According to reports, the owner of Swan Media Group is suing Staub for not appearing on a live Web chat or completing her voiceover work, states Adweek. Staub reportedly shot a video with the media group, but did not complete her job.
She was reportedly paid $25,000 for the work, but is now facing a $350,000 lawsuit.
Earlier this year, Staub reportedly broke off all contact with the media group.
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Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency during a Soyuz TMA spacecraft training session at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia, on 28 August 2013.
Each crew members needs to be capable of reacting correctly and expeditiously to emergency situations. These situations are rehearsed over and over again during the training and include crew responses to fire, depressurisation and to toxic atmosphere.
Alexander Gerst is flight engineer for Expedition 40/41, which will be launched to the Station in May 2014 on a long-duration mission to run science experiments and maintain humankind's space base.


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Theatre Performances
The Augustana Theatre Company showcases student talent in a variety of theatrical productions each year — one of which is always a musical. Brand Name Improv (BNi) is a student-led improvisation company performing regularly on campus and in the community. Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) is a student production company producing a three-show independent season in the Mary Harum Hart Actor's Studio.
The theatre in the Edith Mortenson Center theatre seats 286 people in a thrust stage configuration. The building's renovated facilities also include the Mary Harum Hart Actor's Studio, a black box rehearsal and performance space.
The 2019-20 Augustana Theatre Season:
Claire Donaldson New Play Festival - Sept. 19-21 or 20-22
Claire Donaldson was a 2000 Augustana graduate passionate about the art of play writing. The festival was founded in her honor.
The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse - Nov. 21-24
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse's wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally "woke" teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.
James and the Giant Peach (musical) - Feb. 27 - Mar. 1 Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Timothy Allen McDonald based on Roald Dahl's children's book of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare - April 23-26
"The Tempest" is a story of shipwreck and magic! One of Shakespeare's last works, with the fantastic characters of Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Caliban.
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ACTS is committed to providing diverse theatrical opportunities to the students of Augustana University. In collaboration with the the Augustana Theatre faculty, ACTS is able to produce three productions a year in the Mary Harum Hart Acting Studio in the Edith Mortenson Center. These productions are selected, produced, directed, designed, managed, and performed by Augustana students. ACTS aims to expose the community to the raw, social and artistic elements of theatre by producing works that are seldom produced in a main stage environment. All of ACTS productions are free to the public. You can learn more about ACTS through their Facebook page or Twitter (@aboutACTS).
All of ACTS' productions are free to the public.
The first show of ACTS' 2019-20 Season is Laugh Out Loud (Cry Quietly) which will be staged November 1 - 3.
Follow a group of twenty-somethings living in New York City as they turn to the internet (where else?) to find love. Through a series of wacky and awkward dates, each character learns what they really need and want, in addition to what they can — and can't — tolerate in a mate. A playful, feel-good evening of theater that offers a touching and relatable look at the lengths we go to for love.
Attending Performances During the Academic Year
Attending a theatre performance at Augustana? Purchase tickets, or view the campus map to find a parking lot, the box office or get directions to campus.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors & non-Augustana University students. FREE tickets with valid Augustana or High School ID.


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Snap to Grids, Guides and Other Objects
The snap-to settings create hot spots to which points, center points, and object handles will snap when active.
To Snap to the Graph Paper Grid:
Snap to graph paper creates an invisible set of evenly spaced hot spots which make object points, center points, and handles move in even increments. Grid spacing is based on the graph paper settings. See Using the Graph Paper Layer for more information about its setup.
1. Show (click the 'eye' icon in the Layers list) the Graph Paper layer. By default, objects will snap to grid when graph paper is visible, and not snap when graph paper is hidden. This setting can be changed in the application Preferences dialog.
Or do one of the following:
- Choose Graphic > Snap To > Graph Paper from the main menu. Objects will snap to grid, whether the graph paper layer is visible or not.
- Choose (app) > Preferences… Editing and check 'Snap to graph paper when graph paper is visible'. Objects will snap to grid when graph paper is visible, and not snap when graph paper is hidden.
HINT: To avoid the Freehand Path tool producing choppy or "stair stepped" lines, make sure 'Snap To' settings are turned off.
To Snap To Guides:
Snap to guides creates hot spots along layout guide lines, to which points, center points, and handles will snap. Guide must be placed before objects will snap. See Rulers & Guides for more information about adding guide lines.
- Choose Graphic > Snap To > Guides from the main menu. Objects will snap to guide lines, whether guides layer is visible or not.