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Firstly, thank you so much for the lovely feedback we've had about mum's post. Despite her worries, it's gone down a treat, and everyone seemed to enjoy it (even if it made them cry!). She truly is a wonder.
As you most likely remember, I wrote a post going through how the average good day looks for me in A Day in the Life.
At the time I wasn't ready to talk about how a bad day looks, and how the Payback that surrounds those bad days feels.
This post is about that.
As such I should probably warn you that it's not the happiest of posts, because the bad days can be pretty horrific, and there's not really a way to sugarcoat something like this. But I think it's good to talk about it. It's quite cathartic for me, and also gives you an idea of why I'm so very strict with myself all the time.
Payback is actually quite a hard thing to talk/write about. This is partially because when you're during a good period the last thing you want to do is hash through the bad times, but also because it's genuinely quite hard to remember the details.
Because of the worsening cognitive symptoms of CFS/ME during these dips, your memory gets considerably worse, so after you start to come out of a dip you are mostly left with a general feeling of "oh dear god I hope that never happens again".
I can't actually remember that much about when I first got ill for the same reason. I know that it's the worst I've ever felt, but the details are all rather fuzzy, much like when you're delirious with a fever.
(There is part of me that wonders if it's also the brain and body trying to protect itself, like the way the body releases chemicals when women give birth so they can't remember just how bad it was. They know it was bad, and have no qualms in telling people that it's the most painful experience of their life, but they'll still do it again because their bodies protect them from it, thus ensuring the continuation of the species. Yay science!)
The only way I've managed to write this is by, a. writing it when I'm just over the worst (fingers crossed!) of the Payback from my last drop having donated blood to a ME/CFS study (won't be doing THAT again!), and b. by trying to think about how it felt when it was happening and then trying to haltingly verbalise it to my mum at the time.
Payback is generally just rather dryly described as "a worsening of symptoms", and yes, it is that, but it's also a lot more.
It's different for every sufferer depends on their weaknesses, different things will trigger it, and depending on their usual level and exactly how far they've gone overboard it'll cause a different level of energy drop.
If Payback causes sufferers to drop between ten and twenty percent for example, then those who are already lower down that scale are at greater risk of the consequences.
(That doesn't, however, mean that those further up the scale aren't suffering and can't put themselves further down the scale of they're not careful. Sometimes sufferers at the higher functioning levels suffer more from it because they're more likely (and more able) to push the boundaries further.)
Payback has its own levels. My bad days can be needing to stay in bed more, or needing to do less, or it can be a full blown Payback Period. (It's basically anything from the worst case scenario upwards.)
A full case of Payback for me goes in stages. It rarely hits straight away, so there's a very odd moment when I can feel it's coming.
My energy levels start to drop, my limbs start to ache like I've got flu, and I start to feel really restless and uncomfortable in my skin. (I get this when I have flu as well, the best I've managed to describe it is "my skin feels weird". The bard I am not.)
It's not unlike the moment you move and you realise your leg is numb and you've got a short amount of time before you get pins and needles but there's nothing you can do about it.
This stage is like the herald announcing things are about to get serious, so I try and warn my parents, get to bed, and say anything that needs saying before I reach the next stage.
At this point the energy drop starts to gain momentum, the muscle aches get worse and I start to have difficulty thinking, moving and speaking.
This is very frightening because you're just aware enough to know that you're not fully functioning.
In my mind it's like the part of your brain you have no control over shuts everything down apart from your most basic functions (breathing, organ function), so you can't really do anything that's not completely necessary to your immediate survival.
(To my fellow geeks, think rerouting all remaining power to basic life support systems. Fine on a spaceship, terrifying in a human.)
I call this stage "Emergency Shutdown."
I call this stage "Emergency Shutdown."
Pretty much literally, the only thing you can do at this point is rest and wait for your body to gain enough energy to come out of the danger zone.
It's worth reminding you guys that I'm not actually in danger unless I keep trying to push it at this point (although frankly I'm not sure how I could). I'd pass out first, and that'd give me time to get energy back. And I've never let it get to that point.
(Note: some sufferers symptoms include passing out on a fairly regular basis, it doesn't mean they're at the same stage I would have to be to do so, but obviously they should rest to avoid this.)
Payback, as a general rule, is a horrible, harrowing experience, but it's not dangerous if handled correctly.
The next few days is pretty much guaranteed to be spent in bed. During this time I'll be extra tired, have achy limbs and joints, have bad headaches, and be less able to move and speak. I'll tire much quicker and do much less.
Despite the extra tiredness I can often have sleep disturbances at this time as well.
This is the bit that I'm least able to remember with any clarity. Even now it's hard for me to remember what happened last time and that was two weeks ago.
The most I'm able to do during these times is read on my phone or go on social media (I've said before that those are my least tiring activities).
Washing becomes difficult. I'll normally try to wash in the sink everyday and get my hair washed every other because I hate feeling dirty and it helps relax me and keep me sleeping well. Showers and baths are a complete no-no.
In the evening mum will wash my face and hands for me and bring my electric toothbrush through so I don't have to get out of bed unnecessarily.
There's not really a set schedule on bad days because there's no way of knowing what level I'll be at.
We keep food times the same, sometimes with more snack in between, to keep my blood sugar levels as stable as possible. Any blood sugar drops affect me much more on bad days so we have to be extra careful.
Bedtimes are extra early, and despite my usual assertion that it's bad to mess with your circadian rhythms by sleeping in the day, I'll normally nap in the afternoon and pass most of the day in a haze of rests and relaxation tracks.
As the days pass and I build energy, the worsened symptoms slowly go. The movement and speech tends to come back first, although I'm fuzzy headed for a while after, then the aches recede until it's back to the normal symptom level (these things never go away completely).
I'll slowly start spending some time downstairs, building up as I get stronger.
The tiredness stays the longest, and after the official Payback period is over, I'll find myself at a much lower ability and energy level than I was before. Depending on the Payback severity this can take a week, a month, or several to get back to how I was.
Emotionally this is the hardest part. When I'm in the depths of the Payback period, I'm too sick and exhausted to feel upset or angry or frustrated. The return of these feelings is actually a sign of improvement, but that doesn't really make it easier.
Even though I always fear it won't, I know on some level that the worst of the Payback will pass, but the effort it takes to build myself up afterwards is massive, and another round of payback can happen at any time and scupper my improvements.
I get so frustrated and it makes me feel a bit like Sisyphus, pushing the same boulder up a hill only to watch it roll down again, but it's only by making these mistakes (be they emotional or physical) that I've learned what my triggers are and how to avoid them.
As I said, Payback is always on a sliding scale, but I'm slowly suffering from these massive Payback period less and less (touch wood!).
I'll often have worse headaches or join pain and tiredness, but not to the same extent I used to.
Hopefully over time I'll experience it less and less and as I improve it'll become even more difficult to remember how it felt.
Eventually, this whole experience will be nothing but a distant memory.


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Tomorrow Dr. Bruce Tromberg and Dr. Albert Cerussi will be presenting the DOSI lab miniature instrument to a selection of representatives from the UC system. They recently received a "UC Discovery Grant" designed to accelerate lab technologies into the marketplace.
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Hiroko Imada
Tokyo Zokei University of Art and Design, 1988, BA
Born in Tokyo, Hiroko Imada studied at the Tokyo Zokei University and later at the Slade School of Fine Art (University College London). Her degree show in 1992 caught the attention of The Times art critic David Cohen, who described her work as 'heralding an impressive new talent'. In 1992, Imada was awarded the British Council Fellowship for her achievements at the Slade. She is now based in London.
From her early youth, Imada's favoured subjects have been both 'Nature' and 'Dance and Movement', and although she likes to work in various different media such as printmaking, painting, and site specific installation, it is possible find a strong sense of continuity running through all her works.
She has exhibited throughout Europe and Japan, and a number of her exhibitions have been featured at Japan-related events and in the official magazine of the Embassy of Japan. Her solo exhibition in 2013 at the Riverside Studios Gallery in London, for example, was part of the 'Japan 400' event which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Japanese-British relations. Her most recent solo exhibition in 2015 was produced by the Children's Art Centre Pessi, in Vantaa, Finland and broadcast by Yle TV News. Her print works have been featured in the prestigious Saatchi Art Online collection. Her recent works celected to exhibit at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2016.
In 2015 she was commissioned by the British luxury phone manufacturer Vertu to produce an art work for their new phone Aster Yosegi Wood (made in a limited edition of 50). The whole process of creation was filmed and used for the advertising campaign.
Imada also specialises in teaching Japanese woodblock printing, papermaking, folded screen making, and hanging scroll making. In 2000 she established a Japanese woodblock printing course at the British Museum, and has taught it regularly since then. She runs workshops at the UCL Art Museum on a frequent basis, and has taught Japanese art related workshops at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin each year since 2008.
Imada has works in the collections of the Vantaa Art Museum, Finland; the Youth Foundation, Oporto, Portugal; the British School in Rome, Italy; Berlin City Library, Germany; Children and Youth Art Library, Germany; Central Japan Railway Company, Japan; Tokyo Electric Power Company; Nisshinbo Trade Union, Japan; University College London, UK; Telehouse London, UK; as well as many other public and private collections.
Selected Media Coveradge - Newspapers & Magazines
5 May 1992 The Times, Saturday Review
Mar 1994 Insight Japan. Portfolio
15 Dec 2001 Independent, The Informaiton
Sep 2011 Saatchi Art Online (Art We Love This Week)
28 Apr 2012 Vantaan Sanomat
18 Mar 2013 Metro (Life & Style, Exhibition, 43 page)
21 Mar 2013 Diverse Japan (Art Exhibition Review)
23 Sep 2015 Yle News Online, Finland http://yle.fi/uutiset/artist_puts_j...
Oct 2015 Saatchi Art Online (Spotlight on London for Frieze Week Collection)
Jun 2016 Saatchi Art Online (Saatchi Art Artists at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2016)
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24 May 1995 West Country News, West Country TV
19 Nov 1998 BBC News, BBC1
9 Nov 2001 North East Today, Tyne Tees Television
Nov 2001 BBC News, BBC1
23 Sep 2015 Yle News, Finland
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Last post Mar 09, 2017 06:26 PM by drdexter33
Mar 07, 2017 07:28 PM|drdexter33|LINK
We have an ASP.NET 3.5 Webforms application that we need to disable autocomplete in some of the form fields, IE: Username/Passwords in a login control that looks like it's been templated out already.
We're able to get it working in Firefox and Chrome using this JQuery:
<script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function () { $("input").attr("autocomplete", "off"); });
However this does not seem to be working for IE 11.
We also tried this:
<asp:TextBox ID="UserName" AutoCompleteType="Disabled" runat="server" Width="166px" TabIndex="1"></asp:TextBox>
And this:
TextBox UserName = Login1.FindControl("UserName") as TextBox; UserName.AutoCompleteType = AutoCompleteType.Disabled;
Still not working though.
Any idea of what I am missing?
PS: Also tried this:
UserName.Attributes.Add("autocomplete", "off");
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Mar 08, 2017 06:25 AM|Eric Du|LINK
Hi drdexter33,
According to your description, I make a test in myside in IE11, I only use AutoCompleteType="Disabled" in textbox, I found it run perfectly.
I look up the official document of this attribute in textbox, it supported form IE5+. So I can not reproduce your problem, but I found someone who meet the similar problem as you, I think you could refer:
"Autocomplete off" not working in IE - ASP.Net:
AutoCompleteType="Disabled" Not Working in Mozilla But Works in IE and Chrome:
Best Regards,
Eric Du
Mar 08, 2017 07:19 PM|drdexter33|LINK
Thanks Eric.
I think what I implemented may have been working, however it wasn't until I did the following in IE 11:
Now when I log in, I get a message asking if I would like to store my password for localhost.
Is there a way to prevent the option to the end-user?
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Mar 09, 2017 06:45 AM|Eric Du|LINK
Hi drdexter33,
According to your description, as far as I know, about save username and password automatically, this function is controlled by browser, you can't set in code.
Here is a tutorial about how to disable this function, please check:
Remember passwords and fill out web forms for Internet Explorer 11:
Best Regards,
Eric Du
Mar 09, 2017 06:26 PM|drdexter33|LINK
Thanks Eric.


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God bless Louise Fitzhugh! I have been slowly trying to ink out tributes to a few of my favorite children's books and authors (and boy, do I mean slowly...). Words can do little justice to express how much books like Harriet the Spy meant to me as a kid and continue to mean to me as a growing lady; especially since I can't even watch the trailer for WTWTA without shedding a handful of tears. Like many other little ladies, I ate my fair share of tomato sandwiches, spent too much time in the bathtub trying to scrub that permanent freckle off of my right foot, and hid in bushes scribbling furiously on my fifty cent notebooks from the pharmacy. I admired Harriet's pluck, her passion for the written word, and her appreciation for a cool glass of milk with a slice of cake! At the age of seven, I traded in my barbies for things like silly putty, fake mustaches, and electric blue pencil sharpeners. It was, I felt, my duty to write down how many ant hills I saw on my walk to my best friend's house, her brother's boring conversations, and to figure out just why our neighbors only came out of their house late at night (late then meaning past seven o'clock). In fact, two years ago, I went so far as to try a milky egg cream for the first time in Harriet's honor. I'd never tasted something so dull and unfulfilling, but I drank every single drop as if it were the last!
And honest to goodness, every once in a while, when I'm researching for a paper or for fun (is it really research though when you enjoy it?), I feel just about as sleuthy as Harriet must have felt before she was caught in the dumbwaiter!


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DVDO has announced the arrival of its new Roku Ready certified DVDO QUICK6R 4K Ultra HD HDMI switcher. The product allows users to access 1500 streaming channels by using a Roku Streaming Stick.
The QUICK6R, DVDO said, "is specifically designed to upgrade any home entertainment system without replacing the A/V receiver."
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Episode #56: F-100 Nationals with Interviews from Gary Ewing, Junkyard Jeff, Jack Mattson, The Fan-Man, Pat Ford, and Ed Oe
Our first "live" podcast from the F-100 Western Nationals. Interviews from Gary Ewing (william's mic was not working), "junkyard" Jeff McKelvie from Junkyard Find.com, Jack Mattson "The FanMan", Pat Ford from Dennis Carpenter, and Ed Oe. Unfortunately, the interview with Diane from Mid-Fifty Ford has come up missing, which is really too bad as she


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Americans grow up learning that drinking and driving is dangerous. Kids are taught this message in elementary schools and are bombarded by reminders throughout their high school years. Safety advocates hope that by teaching children this message early that it will stick with them later in life. However, the message is too often muddied in adulthood. Which is partially why Texans are hurt and killed in drunk driving accidents an average of once every 20 minutes, 365 days a year.
It is simply too easy to accidentally drive drunk. Alcohol metabolizes differently depending on such factors as age, height, weight, gender and whether or not the drinker has eaten recently. As a result, even well-intentioned and seemingly sober adults can discover that they are technically driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) that is over the legal limit of .08.
Partially in response to how difficult it can truly be to understand when one is driving over the legal limit, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched an educational campaign aimed at preventing drunk driving accidents throughout the state.
The campaign itself focuses on the victims of drunk driving accidents, in the hopes that placing faces and stories with the reality of drunk driving will inspire adults to reconnect with the message that drunk driving is both real and dangerous. Safety advocates hope that putting a face on this particular kind of tragedy will help adults to stop drinking much sooner before they get behind the wheel so that they are truly sober by the time they begin driving.
Source: KVUE, "TxDOT holds drunk driving safety campaign," Quita Culpepper, June 25, 2013


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The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), today.
There was no indication the reported test posed an immediate threat to Guam or the Marianas.
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Satellite observations monitor ozone hole
Reducing damage to the Earth's ozone layer became an important international cause in the 1980s. Ozone forms a layer in the stratosphere 10-40km up from the surface of the Earth, and it protects life on the planet by filtering sunlight. The ozone prevents ultraviolet radiation, which can cause cancer in humans as well as damaging other animals and plants, from reaching the surface. In the 1980s, it was discovered that ozone was being depleted in the atmosphere, thinning the layer worldwide and allowing a large hole to open up over Antarctica during the southern spring, from September to November.
The main problem affecting the ozone layer has been chlorofluorocarbons – CFCs – which were commonly used in refrigerators and aerosol cans. The international community agreed to phase out the use of CFCs and hydrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol, which came into effect at the beginning of 1989. Although the international response to the threat to the ozone layer was widely lauded, the persistence of CFCs in the atmosphere meant that the damage would take time to repair.
Antarctica feels the worst of the effects because high wind speeds cause a fast-rotating vortex of cold air, leading to extremely low temperatures. Under these conditions, the effects of CFCs on the ozone are more extreme. Fluctuations in weather high in the atmosphere can cause irregular patterns – including a large decrease in the ozone over the Arctic in the spring of 2011. The changes in the ozone layer are recorded to help scientists predict its future behaviour.
Satellites have been monitoring the ozone layer, and have shown a broad trend towards strengthening of this vital part of the atmosphere. European satellites like MetOp, and before that ERS-2 and Envisat, delivered valuable data to scientists. Models of chemistry in the atmosphere suggest that the Antarctic ozone hole should soon be a thing of the past. The future Copernicus Sentinel 4 and 5 satellites will continue the task of monitoring the atmosphere.
The ESA Climate Change Initiative is also working to make harmonized ozone climate data records available. Since there are many complex processes at play in the atmosphere, scientists need data from observations spread over many years. With this information, scientists can better estimate the timing of the ozone layer recovery, and in particular the closure of the ozone hole. Still, combining existing data from many different sensors into a product suitable for scientific analysis is a difficult task.


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"A young boy considers what he would done if he had been in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. Engaging art with textures will help children imagine how it might have felt like to bo present for the birth of our King."
One Night in Bethlehem is a Christmas inspired touch-and -feel book for young children. The young boy in the story is lifted up by his mother so he can see and touch the family manger sitting on a mantle. His mind takes over and he imagines himself at the manger, on that night so long ago in Bethlehem. He envisions himself watching the actual scene, wondering what things felt like, so he reaches out and touches different objects. Imagining himself as the angel above, he wears what angels may have worn back then. Young children can touch-and-feel a swatch of satin. There is also a lamb, the bright north star, and a cow to name a few.
This is a lovely Christian oriented story of a young boy present at the manager scene. Writing in verse, the author has written a story young children will be able to understand. Additionally, kids can connect with the story by touching the stimulating objects presented on the thick cardboard pages. It is also short enough as to not reach past a young child's attention span.
This makes a great present for the very youngest. It is sturdy, well written in fun rhymes, tells a traditional Christmas story the youngest can understand, and is a fast bedtime read. I do not have any very young children, so I read and touched the objects in the book. The swatches were firmly in place and different in feel and shape. The illustrations are of a bright, happy child racing through one point in history. I can see this being a special book for young girls and boys who will demand it be read over, and over, again.
One Night in Bethlehem: a touch-and-feel book
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Govt allows manufacturers to retail on e-commerce platformsFriday, July 11, 2014 l Source: PTI
With an aim to boost manufacturing that has been witnessing slow growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today proposed to allow companies from the sector with FDI to sell their goods through e-commerce platform. "FDI in the manufacturing sector is today on the automatic route. The manufacturing units will be allowed to sell its products through retail, including e-commerce platforms without any additional approval," Jaitley said while presenting the Budget for 2014-15 in Parliament.
Later on addressing the customary post-Budget press conference, Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram said the move is not about allowing foreign retailers to sell items online, but to encourage domestic manufacturing.
"This provision is actually very simple. This is a clarification. When we talk about e-commerce, we talk about trading companies. That's different. Nothing has been said about (trading) companies in the Budget," he said. Elaborating the step taken in the Budget to allow manufacturing units to use the e-commerce route, Mayaram said those companies who are manufacturing in India and have FDI, even if it is up to 100 per cent, are permitted to sell their products through E-commerce platform.
This move is aimed at giving a fillip to the manufacturing sector that has witnessed difficult times. In 2013-14, it contracted 0.8 per cent compared with a growth of 1.3 per cent previously. The manufacturing sector constitutes over 75 per cent of index of industrial production (IIP) that remained almost flat in 2013-14.
The IIP had declined 0.1 per cent compared with an expansion of 1.1 per cent in 2012-13, mainly on account of a drop in output in manufacturing, especially capital goods. Manufacturing, which is considered as the critical area for job creation, contributes less than 16 per cent in the country's GDP. The government aims to increase it up to at least 25 per cent in the coming years.


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Evaluation of a bio-inspired range finding algorithm (BIRA)
Devaud, F.H. and Hayward, G. and Soraghan, J.J. (2007) Evaluation of a bio-inspired range finding algorithm (BIRA). In: IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium 2006, 2006-10-02 - 2006-10-06.Full text not available in this repository.Request a copy from the Strathclyde author
The ability of bats to orientate in the dark by employing complex sonic emissions has long held the fascination of scientists. It is known that some bats possess extremely sophisticated echo location capabilities, utilising chirp sequencing allied with an adaptive antenna system that enables extremely high resolution in 3-D space. One particularly interesting aspect is that bats appear to resolve and locate targets with scattering dimensions less than the wavelength of the emitted signals. They are also believed to identify the target shape by resolving multiple and closely reflecting points along the range axis. Properly harnessed, such techniques could possess significant potential for ultrasonic imaging. Modelling of the underlying processes of the bat has been covered in the literature, using a variety of approaches and geared mainly towards the study of how bats locate and capture flying insects. The current work involves the study of a ranging algorithm named BIRA (Bio-Inspired Range finding Algorithm), derived from the study of known bat auditory models. It investigates the performance of the algorithm in terms of resolution, robustness to noise and bandwidth requirement. The algorithm is shown to perform poorly in terms of implementation in practical ultrasonic systems. This represents an interesting finding in terms of bat behaviour and provides an indication that insect hunting bats may have evolved to use quite different methods for prey capture than those currently suggested in the literature.
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This is the brand new track from Stooshe called Waterfalls!
It was originally by a band called TLC and Stooshe have teamed up with TLC to record this song.
They haven't released a music video for the song yet but it is getting premiered on T4 on E4 this Sunday if you want to be the first to see it!
We will be playing this on Fun Kids very shortly and you can hear more of Stooshe in The Treehouse every Saturday and Sunday from 4pm!
You can listen to Fun Kids on DAB radio in London and online throughout the UK!
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Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric investigation of seep oil isoprenoid alkanes
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A Costa Rican seep oil known to have a high isopranolu content was analyzed for the presence and relative amounts of branched alkanes, aspadally isoprenoid alkanes in the range of C16-C30. The analysis was conducted by means of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry and is an effort to gain an insight into possible precursor cr precursors cf the isoprencicis. The iseprenoid content of various geological samples can possibly then be used to indicate the presence of living organisms and, the diagenetic mechanisms which alter buried organic matter. The oil was fractionally distilled, and gas chromatography used to separate and purify the constituent compounds. Approximate measurements of the relative amounts of the constituents, and rough correlations of unknowns with standard alkanes were also obtained by gas chromatography. The purified samples ware than analyzed by low-resolution mass spectrometry. The analysis revealed a complete set of regular isoprenoids from C16 to C25, except for the C17 and C22 regular isoprenoids. The largest component was the C19 isoprenoid (pristane) and the second largest component was the C20 isoprenoid (phytane). Though the C17 regular isoprenoid was absent, three-, seven-, sieven-trimethyl tetradecane was tentatively Identified and the possible presence of three-, seven-, eleven-triniethyl hoxadacane noted. There was no evidence of irregular branched isobars that would arise from squalane degradation, and the evidence strongly Indicates phytol, rather than squalane, as the major precursor for isoprenoids below C21. The C23, C24, and C25 regular isoprenoids were also identified. These have been rarely reported by other researchers, and the amount present was considerably less than that of the isoprenoids. No C22 regular isoprenoic, and no irregularly branched C24 and C25 isomers ware found, suggesting-that a regular isoprenoid structure, rather than lycopene or a similar compound, is the precursor. Squalane was not found. The C28 and C30 regular isoprenoids ware tentatively identified, by mass spectrometry. The existence of these two compounds suggest possible precursors such as regular isooranyl alcohols of the C3Q size or greater.


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First Alert introduces the Onelink Safe & Sound, an all-new, Alexa-enabled, hardwired photoelectric smoke and electrochemical carbon monoxide alarm, featuring a state-of-the-art, omni-directional speaker backed by First Alert's unparalleled reliability and equipped with the power of Alexa.
High-end speakers provide immersive, omni-directional audio with crisp vocals and powerful bass. The noise-cancelling microphones hear you from any direction, even while playing music. Optimal ceiling placement enhances sound quality that resonates throughout the room.
You can talk to Alexa on your Safe & Sound. Just ask Alexa to play music, fill you in on the news, check weather, control smart home devices, and more. Alexa's always adding skills, so it gets smarter over time. Play your favorite songs from Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music or play from your music library via Bluetooth. Onelink can also play Audible audiobooks, radio stations, news, and more.
The Safe & Sound combo smoke and CO hardwired alarm connects easily to electrical systems using the included AC adapter plugs so you don't have to rewire (AC power is required for Onelink Safe & Sound). Includes a 10 year sealed lithium battery backup so you are always protected even in a power outage.
Get remote notifications of an emergency in your home, track carbon monoxide levels, test/silence alarm, control smart entertainment and customize a nightlight using First Alert's Onelink Home app.
Safe & Sound supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 12.2 or later or macOS 10.14.4 or later. To use AirPlay 2, update your devices to the latest software version and add your AirPlay 2-compatible speakers to the Home app on your iOS device.
Introducing the First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound, the first-ever smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with Alexa Voice Services enabled. Protect your home and family while enjoying a hands-free voice controlled speaker that provides a tremendous audio experience. Built-in Alexa Voice Services offer a full suite of features found on Amazon Echo. You'll be able to ask the Onelink Safe & Sound to play music, read audio books, announce the news, control your smart home devices and much more. Optimal ceiling installation will allow the Safe & Sound Alarm to fill any room with immersive, 360° high-end audio. The addition of advanced microphones with noise cancelation technology provides immediate vocal recognition. Your voice commands will register and synch from any direction, regardless of whether your Onelink detector is playing music or not.
The 3-in-1 Onelink Alarm is powered by First Alert's intelligent smoke and carbon monoxide protection. This means you'll be notified to the exact location of where the smoke or co is currently being detected via an 85-decibel alarm with voice alert. Access to mobile connectivity through the Onelink Home App will also notify you through your smartphone or tablet in the event of smoke or CO detection. The Safe & Sound installs just like any standard hardwired smoke alarm. Adapter plugs have been added to simplify the process even further while removing the hassle of rewiring.
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Reviewed: 07/22/2019 by Mark M
Setup was smooth and so far it works well. Like the speaker, and it has a nice sound. Waiting on Airplay 2 support. And wish there was some way to completely disable Alexa support.
4-stars for now... AirPlay 2 for the 5-star WIN!
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The Safe&Sound was incredibly easy to install, looks beautiful, and sounds great when streaming music. I don't have Alexa, so I can't speak to that compatibility, BUT, I can say it integrates nicely with HomeKit, and now the only feature I am waiting for which is the biggest reason I selected this alarm, is AIRPLAY 2!! For that weird hallway that my other speakers don't reach, the Safe&Sound will be a wonderful addition to my full-home sound system. I'm anxiously awaiting that upgrade, and will have ZERO complaints once that's fully functional! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed: 06/18/2018 by John Cutright
Pushing only button on the detector 3 times to initiate pairing to mobile device would not work - had to disconnect power. Once paired the rest of the setup was easy. Sound quality is good but wish it was a little louder.
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Now my smart home is complete. Safer love the light for the night
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Say goodbye to Libra season.
Tomorrow, the Sun slips into watery Scorpio at 7:22am EST.
This is a turning point in the harvest season when our attention gets shifted towards winding things down. Energetically, we are asked to look to our own transformation, change and regeneration now.
The Sun joins three planets already in Scorpio: Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter.
Jupiter's time in Scorpio is winding down soon, too. The planet of expansion has been travelling through Scorpio's underworld since October 10, 2017 and will stay until November 8, 2018.
For the past year, Jupiter in Scorpio has been asking you to unlock your hidden potential. To open doors that you previously thought were closed, or that perhaps you hadn't even noticed before.
This has been a time to think about how you are ready to rise up in the world, or how you need to speak out more. Many secrets have been exposed since Jupiter entered Scorpio, but we must not forget to focus on the healing required afterwards.
What is it time for you to heal, and where do you continue to find resilience?
These are questions that Scorpio season poses.
This time of year can feel intense for some, because it is. Scorpio takes us as deep as we can go. You may feel like you are on the cusp of something – some kind of deep realization, or breakthrough, as these next few weeks unfold.
If you feel pulled by Scorpio's tides, let yourself go swimming. See what these waters are trying to show you about who you are, and what you are meant to be.
This Wednesday, October 24 brings the Taurus Full Moon at 12:45pm EST. Taurus is a grounded energy. It can act as an anchor in Scorpio's depths, reminding us of our intentions and plans – especially if you set out on a specific course of action six months ago with the Taurus New Moon.
And yet this week's Full Moon might carry an extra jolt of energy. It is conjunct Uranus, the great awakener, who is retrograde in Taurus at this time.
Full moons always have some kind of intensity. Some people experiences epic highs or edgy lows, or unpredictable encounters out in the world.
With this one, some people might feel this as a break away from any false sense of security. Others might find a solution to a rut or routine they have been trying to loosen from for some time.
Uranus has an unpredictable quality to it, so if you feel the effects of the Full Moon more than usual, you might be tapped into Uranus' influence. Uranus rules freedom and rebellion, but Taurus likes to play it safe.
Uranus also rules the nervous system, so you might feel more on edge, or amped up.
Yet the Taurus Full Moon can still be a powerful time to check in with any intentions you have around abundance, material security, success, work, self-esteem, and more. And to re-set any intentions if needed – or if you realize priorities have shifted.
If you do feel propelled by the energies of the week, use them constructively. Channel it into your plans, projects, and dreams.
Whatever comes up for you in the days ahead, trust that there is benevolence out there, too. The Nine of Cups is the card of the week, a beautiful energy that reminds us that even though the winds are changing, the abundance of autumn is still present.
It also reminds us that it is not only okay to trust in the things you love, but to actively cultivate moments of joy for yourself day after day. Especially as our nights grow longer, and days grow colder.
Here is an intention you can use throughout the week:
"I am listening to the rhythm of the tides."
And if you'd like to work with the Taurus Full Moon, here is a tarot spread to help:
1. What routine is ready to be broken?
2. What intention is coming full-circle?
3. What do I no longer need to rely on?
4. What is acting as my anchor from this moment on?
Until next time,
Liz xo


text: Current Inventory of Secondary Market Annuities Below are previously sold cases to show you rates, and income streams of typical secondary market annuities. New cases are available every day. Please email or call us for cases that might correspond to your retirement date and income needs. (866) 551-2522 OR Email - firstname.lastname@example.com Cases for Sale "HERE"Deal 1**Guaranteed PaymentsCompany: HartfordPurchase Price: $27,035.74Rate: 5%Payments:12 Monthly Payments$500/mo from 5/3/2026 to 4/3/2027$300/mo from 5/3/2027 to 4/3/2039 with a 3% COLATotal Return: $57,091.20Priced as of: 3/28/2017Reference Number: 01-2378COURT DATE – 3/27/2017 QUICK CLOSEDeal 2Insured Life Contingent PaymentsCompany: GenworthPurchase Price: $50,919.48Rate: 5%Payments:174 Monthly Payments of $415From 9/30/2017 to 2/29/2032Total Return: $72,210Estimated Close Date: 5/15/2017Reference Number: 01-2372No Court Date YetDeal 3**Guaranteed Payments COMBINED WithInsured Life Contingent Payments (Same Seller)Company: Met LifePurchase Price: $191,590.43Rate: 6%Guaranteed Payments:5 Monthly Payments of $4,439.65 7/20/2021 to 11/20/202112 Monthly Payments of $4,711.40 12/20/23 to 11/20/20241 Payment of $4,805.62 on 12/20/2024Insured Life Contingent Payments:72 Monthly Payments of $5,858.03 with a 2% COLA From 12/20/2034 to 11/20/2040Total Return: $526,978.59Estimated Closing Date: 5/5/2017Reference Number: 01-2396No Court Date YetDeal 4Insured Life Contingent PaymentsCompany: New York LifePurchase Price: $67,682.69Rate: 6%Payments:77 Monthly Payments$1,000/mo From 11/15/2025 to 5/15/20327 ANNUAL Payments$7,500/YR From 12/1/2025 to 12/1/2031Total Return: $131,500Reference Number: 01-2308Priced as of: 5/15/2017No court date yetDeal 5**Guaranteed PaymentsCompany: AllstatePurchase Price: $683,681.14Rate: 4%Payments:84 Monthly Payments$5,721.14/mo from 8/15/2019 to 7/15/2026Lump of $150,000 on 7/15/2021Lump of $200,000 on 7/15/2026Total Return: $876,133.40Priced as of: 4/1/2017Reference Number: 11-02Deal 6**Guaranteed PaymentsCompany: Berkshire HathawayPurchase Price: $197,016.49Rate: 5%Payments: 324 Monthly Payments of $375.21 With a 3% COLAFrom 9/15/2017 to 8/15/2044Lump of $50,000 on 10/22/2026Lump of $75,000 on 10/22/2031Lump of $95,000 on 10/22/2036Total Return: $403,295.56Reference Number: 01-2380Estimated Closing Date: 4/25/2017No Court Date YetDeal 7Insured Life Contingent PaymentsCompany: Trans AmericaPurchase Price: $110,964.11Rate: 4%Payments:90 Monthly PaymentsFrom 6/1/2017 to 11/1/2024$1,300/mo with a 3% COLA Every 12 MonthsTotal Return: $129,127.56Reference Number: 01-2374Priced as of: 4/21/2017Court Date: No Date Yet**Guaranteed - The definition of the term "Guaranteed" means that the future income stream will be paid regardless of whether the seller is living or not living, meaning the payments are not life contingent. The payments, in most cases, resulted from a personal injury, wrongful death, or medical malpractice lawsuit. The losing party or "defendant" in the case purchased a fixed income annuity whose payments were guaranteed by the issuer to be paid to the plaintiff. The transfer of these payments are court ordered by a judge to be paid the "Buyer" of the future payments.From the AskMrAnnuity team - before purchasing SMA's, someone else's structured settlement, or any other derivative, we advise you to consult your attorney or financial professional as to the safety, security, and merit of the case. We are not liable for future political or legal decisions affecting the legitimacy of these transfers. Furthermore, all of our "buyers" have been offered to purchase an insurance product that protects against the possibility of a judges order being vacated since that product has been available. If you are not comfortable purchasing SMA's, structured settlement payments, or any other derivative for your investment portfolio, DO NOT buy one! What the SEC says about SMA'sSEC Investor Bulletin


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With the US Masters just around the corner and the sun making the odd appearance, the 'real' golf season is very much upon us. For this reason it has been a busy week at GM Towers as the team has been hard at work on the May equipment supplement. Never has it been so apparent how many clubs are out there for a wide range of golfers. With our reviews, compiled by golfers, for golfers, there really is no excuse for not starting the new season well prepared.
The must-have gadget for 2009 – if you're a fan – is the golf GPS system or distance-measuring device. In simple terms, it acts as your caddie without starting a war or words with your nearest rival. They're not everyone's cup of tea as we note from this month's online poll, but we've tested a selection of them and the feedback is generally positive. Starting at £100 up to a top-end price of £299, it might be just what you need. As ever, it's been great to read your opinion in the Golf Monthly Forum.
On Tour, and despite a brief, albeit entertaining, comeback from Tiger Woods at the WGC-Accenture Match Play, Australian Geoff Ogilvy defeated Paul Casey in a disappointing final for the Englishman. This week, as the European Tour takes a break, some top names, including Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia, headed to Florida for the Honda Classic. Hopefully you've read our preview and betting guide in an effort to beat the bookies and pocket yourself some extra cash.
Talking of cash, we gave you the heads-up on Odyssey's €1 million putt giveaway. Okay, so you'll have to sink a 100-foot putt, but you have to be in it to win it and if you're buying an Odyssey putter, then it has to be worth a shout. Odyssey also feature in the April issue as we give you the the heads-up on the new Black Series i 2-ball putter.
There are even more chances to win as in-house experts Jezz Ellwood and Alex Narey set the questions that, if answered correctly, will put you in with a chance of winning a mystery prize selected by the Editor, Mike Harris.
We'll continue to bring you all the latest reviews, galleries and blogs as and when the new gear arrives, such as the new Callaway Big Bertha Diablo irons set for launch, snapped up and taken to the range by our very own Paul O'Hagan.
With the week nearly over, minds are now turning to the weekend's play. It is fair to say that the golf bug has truly hit the GM office and the pre-match sledging for Sunday's game at King's Hill is in full flow. Some things never change…
Have a good weekend.
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Casa di Stile
Since 2007, boutique co-owners Allison Levangie and Lesley Carvalho have been playing matchmaker - setting up women with the perfect oh-so-chic top at Casa di Stile, one of the trendiest high-end shops in Boston's North End. The boutique's warm lighting compliments Casa's garments that are designed by the likes of Rachel Pally, Rory Beca, Nu Collective, and Alicia Levine. The inventory represents a wide range of styles and prices and includes one-of-a-kind tops, dresses, funky jewelry, handbags, belts and a selection of splurge-worthy shoes.


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Woodland Park Zoo
The 92-acre zoological garden is considered one of the best in the country for its naturalistic environments.
At the "Willawong Station -- The Bird Feeding Experience," a walk-through aviary, visitors can feed birds in a controlled, safe environment while learning about responsible care for birds both in the wild and at home. The aviary includes approximately 200 free-flying birds, primarily small, colorful Australian parrots. Admission is free with zoo admission, and $1 gets you a seed stick to feed the birds.
The seasonal "Butterflies and Blooms" exhibit, featuring thousands of native butterflies and colorful blooms, reopens May 23.
The Zoomazium offers a year-round indoor experience for younger children to explore nature in a variety of themed settings.
The popular Zoo Tunes concerts are held June through August (mostly midweek) in the zoo's north meadow at 6 p.m. Here's this year's schedule: June 22- Taj Mahal/Joan Osborne ($26), June 26 - Marc Cohn/Mary Chapin Carpenter ($24), June 29 - Lucinda Williams ($22), June 30- The Robert Cray Band ($24) July 6 - Afrocubism ($22), July 20-21 - Indigo Girls with Mount Moriah ($26), July 29 - Brandy Carlile ($36), Aug. 10 - k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang ($35), Aug. 14 - The Go-Go's Ladies Gone Wild Tour ($24), Aug. 17 - Carolina Chocolate Drops with special guests ($19), Aug. 21- Aimee Mann with The Weepies ($19)
Zoo hours and rates depend on the time of year.
May through September: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $17.50, $14.50 for ages 65-plus, $11.50 for ages 3-12, free for ages under 3.
October through April: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $11.50, $9 for ages 65-plus, $8.50 for ages 3-12, free for ages under 3.
North 50th Street and Fremont Avenue North, at 5500 Phinney Ave. N. 206-584-2500; zoo.org


text: Frequently Asked Questions First Aid/Emergencies In case of emergency, immediately contact any police officer or other emergency personnel. Local rescue workers travel up and down the Old Town Mall throughout the entire evening. Food We encourage you to visit our local restaurants. From fine dining to grab and go, there is something for everyone and a wide variety of foods to enjoy. Hotels Don't want to drive home when the festivities are over? A number of local hotels are offering First Night Winchester Packages. Find those deals HERE. You may also contact the Winchester/Frederick County Visitor's Center at (540) 542-1326 or visitwinchesterva.com to find additional lodging options. Lost and Found First Night Winchester headquarters is the location for the lost and found. Our headquarters will be located at 33 E. Boscawen Street (next to City Hall). In the event of a lost child, please report it immediately by calling 911. Parking/Transportation Sponsored parking, in each of the downtown parking garages, is being provided to you by our friends at The Bayliss Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning at 5 pm on December 31st. Pets Each venue is independently owned and operated. Pets are not allowed into the venues unless they are service animals. Your cooperation is appreciated. Restrooms Restrooms are located in each of our venues. All venues are handicap accessible. A public restroom is located near the splash pad on the south end of the walking mall for a small fee. Keep in mind Volunteers will check all attendees at venue entrances to make sure you are wearing your First Night wristband. Seating is first-come, first-served and all venues are emptied before second or third seating begins. Late admission is at the sole discretion of site management. We make every effort to start all performances on time. Please respect our houses of worship and all other venues. First Night Winchester thanks all our venues for generously opening their doors to us for this event. We do ask that you help to keep all venues (and downtown) clean, and deposit trash in appropriate receptacles. Please remember that food, beverages and smoking are not permitted in any of the venues. Weather First Night Winchester goes on rain, shine, ice or snow—so please dress appropriately for walking to the venues. All admission sales are final. Questions? If you still have questions, Contact Us for more information.


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WQ Courier is a web application that simplifies the exploration and retrieval of water quality and water quantity data stored in the EPA STORET and USGS NWIS databases. Click the image below to launch the application in a new browser tab. Note: this application is only compatible with Firefox, Safari, and Chrome browsers
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The stations listed below are located along the Eagle River and Colorado River in Eagle County. Click on the stations below to display summary information and retrieve data.
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- Turkey Creek near Red Cliff
- Homestake Creek at Gold Park
- Eagle River near Minturn
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- Eagle River BL Wastewater Treatment Plant at Avon
- Lake Creek near Edwards
- Eagle River below Gypsum
- Eagle River below Milk Creek, near Wolcott
- Piney River near State Bridge
- Colorado River near Dotsero
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How to Use Meditation and Mindfulness to Live Your Best Life
How to Use Meditation and Mindfulness to Live Your Best Life
By: Jennifer Chou
Health & Counselling offers free, weekly meditation classes at Burnaby and Vancouver campus. Learn more here.
What is Meditation? Meditation is not just sitting and breathing.When I think of meditation, images of people sitting cross-legged pop into my head. Meditation seems like an ancient practice that takes years to master. It also seems boring and not for me, a university student who can barely find time to eat lunch in between classes. How could I, someone with no experience whatsoever in meditation, ever hope to achieve the enlightening effects of meditation promised by healthcare professionals? First I had to dispel my current beliefs about meditation, so I started by Googling its definition:
"Meditation (n.) the action or practice of meditating."
The main goal of meditation it seems, in simplified terms, is to achieve a heightened sense of consciousness and concentration. Seems easy enough. I knew that I definitely have experience with consciousness. I also used a lot of concentration to write this article. When it comes down to it, I realized that maybe everyone is capable of meditating.
Now, what is Mindfulness? As I read about meditation, I came across an unfamiliar term: mindfulness. It seemed to be heavily associated with meditation, and often the two are used synonymously, but mindfulness is not the same as meditation. Clinical Counsellor Sarah Parkes, who runs the Mindfulness Meditation sessions at SFU explained to me this: that mindfulness can be done as meditation, but mindfulness exists in all kinds of forms.
I learned that an example of practicing mindfulness could be focusing on your breathing. This can be done anywhere, anytime. It's super easy to incorporate mindfulness into your life, and the many benefits associated with practicing it can surprise you. Mindfulness can make you happier and healthier.
When Sarah first told me about the benefits of mindfulness, I was shocked—I couldn't believe that the simple act of awareness could improve both my mental and physical health so much. Even practicing mindfulness for a few minutes a day before bed or on the bus can have huge benefits, such as mood improvement.
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness:
- Relieves stress. As a university student, life can be pretty stressful. Balancing work, school, and a social life can definitely take its toll. Sometimes it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself. The great thing about mindfulness is that it can be easily incorporated into your busy day. You can practice mindfulness everywhere and anywhere, in any position. Despite this, it's probably better to do it in a quieter space, with less distractions (i.e. not in a lecture hall when your professor is talking and your classmates are scrambling to keep up with the lecture slides).
- Improves academic performance. Ever had to cram before an important exam? I bet you have—I've certainly spent many panic-stricken nights studying and hoping my memory wouldn't betray me. Well, I have some good news: not only does practicing mindfulness improve memory, it also helps with focus. This means that by practicing mindfulness, you guarantee you won't have to spend hours reading and re-reading something just to be able to understand and remember it—then you can get some much-needed rest so you won't go into your exam feeling like a zombie.
- Improves sleep. Tired of trying to sleep on the noisy bus? What if I told you that you didn't have to? Instead of trying to catch some shut-eye on your morning commute, you could be well-rested and ready to start your day every day. One physical health benefit to practicing mindfulness is an improved sleep cycle. If you're like me, you probably struggle with falling asleep. Even if you're really tired, you could lay in bed for hours thinking about the past, the future, or everything in between. Mindfulness forces you to stay in the present. By focusing on where you are, your breathing, and the feeling of blankets wrapped around you, your mind can rest—and so can you.
- Increases resilience. Resilience is the ability to quickly recover from setbacks or difficulties. You can improve your resilience (which also improves your optimism, persistence, and tolerance) by practicing mindfulness for a few minutes every day.
- Enhances creativity. Stuck on a problem? Have writer's block? By taking as little as ten minutes a day to practice mindfulness, you can clear your head and boost your creativity.
Where should I meditate? Although it is better to meditate in a quieter area, you can meditate anywhere: on the bus, at home, on your work break, and so on. There are all sorts of ways to incorporate meditation into your busy day. Meditation may only take a short time, but its long-lasting, beneficial effects will definitely be felt for the rest of the day.
When can I start meditating? You can start anytime you'd like—you can even start right now! You've probably heard of some apps that can help you meditate. Some of these apps include Headspace, Calm, or buddhify. These apps are quick to start up and easy to operate. A simple Google search online can also yield many informative results. If you're looking for something more face-to-face, SFU Health & Counselling offers Meditation classes on a a drop-in session basis every week. These sessions are open to all students, staff, and faculty, and no previous experience required.
Jennifer is a second-year psychology student (and IAT wannabe) currently working as a Communications and Marketing Assistant with Health & Counselling. When she's not busy watching Netflix or eating at her favourite vegan restaurant, you can find her at all three campuses scoping out the most picturesque study spot.
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The Archer 600 extends imaging-based overlay metrology technology with new optics and novel measurement targets, helping chipmakers achieve sub-3nm overlay error for advanced logic and memory devices. Innovative ProAIM™ targets deliver better resilience to process variations and improved correlation between target and device overlay errors, producing more accurate overlay measurements. The Archer 600's new optical technologies, including a higher brightness light source and polarization module, enable tighter overlay error feedback and control across a range of process layers—from thin resists to opaque hard mask materials. With enhanced productivity, the Archer 600 supports increased sampling of overlay error for improved scanner corrections or identification of inline excursions. Multiple Archer 600 systems are already measuring the most advanced devices at foundry, logic and memory manufacturers worldwide.
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This is the second article in the 3-part series on mobile app security. To enter the back alleys of the mobile app world do read the first part of the series titled, 'Civil War: Apps vs You'.
Your privacy in terms of personal information is endangered by the never ending permissions apps request for, APPocalypse in short. Of course one could argue that apps after all, require permissions to access your data so that they can do what they are built for. Instagram's request to access phone camera and photos so that photos can be edited is plausible. Uber app requiring user location also makes sense. But why does Uber require access to a user's contact list as well? Uber can now use your contacts information to send special offers to friends and family. Flipkart's mobile app requests for permissions to access Contacts and SMS. This means that Flipkart can access your contacts, the frequency at which you call and e-mail individuals.
Often permissions requested are not at all in sync with the core function of the app. Apps today demand blanket access to just about everything the phone knows about you and some apps make money off selling sensitive consumer data be it your contacts, browsing histories, or photos.
All the data accessed from mobile apps are transmitted between devices and servers. This data can be accessed by hackers, especially when transmitted data is not encrypted including passwords, credit card numbers and other personal details. They are app builders not Blackberry. Fortifying their servers and ensuring security is not top priority for most apps. Many recall the security scare when Truecaller app was hacked into by the Syrian Electronic Army giving them access to contacts and (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Gmail) accounts of millions of users globally.
Here is another disconcerting fact for you. App makers tend to re-use third party code in their apps rather than building them from scratch. In this way apps tend to solicit permissions not related to their core function and also any inbuilt flaws get passed on. Such vulnerable applications then are open to malicious attacks. Without your knowledge, malware can make charges to your phone bill, send unsolicited messages to your contact list, or give an attacker control over your device. Mobile malware often taps vulnerabilities or bugs in the design and coding of the mobile applications they target. Popular applications are repackaged into "rogue apps" containing malicious code and are posted on third-party app stores. According to G DATA's mobile malware report, number of malware programs has risen to over 2.5 million by the end of 2015, and is still on the rise. We have reached a stage where nothing is private anymore and there is utter chaos when all your information falls into the wrong hands; Contacts and photos misused, millions stolen from banks in the blink of an eye, identity thefts. It destroys the very order in which the world operates. How do we impede this privacy extinction? Find out in the upcoming article 'Privacy wars: The Force Awakens'.