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Rasheeda Frost just posted a video in which she's seen rocking long blonde hair. She looks fantastic with this hair color as well, just as her fans and followers noticed.
'When that blond @diamonddynastyvirginhair drip use code BossChick10 for dat hook up ' Rasheeda captioned the video in which she's walking down the street flaunting long blonde hair and a gorgeous YSL bag that really stands out.
'Yes, honey twirl on in your store smiling anyhow, ' one of her fans wrote.
'I will take you with a mohawk, bald, or a squirrel ducked taped on top of your head! You don't need that' another follower wrote, joking, while another one said that 'I just love you u are a phenomenal woman, and I look up to u you are real I always said that I love to b like you.'
In other news, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta fans are really confused these days.
During the season premiere, estranged couple Kirk Frost and Rasheeda have to figure out who to handle the paternity test results.
There's a source claiming that these two are lying about the outcome of the paternity test for the series' storyline and this got fans really upset and confused.
Famelous reported that the couple is getting paid a lot to create this drama and Jasmine Washington who is the mother of Kannon is also going along with the lie. On the other hand, there are a lot of fans who are not buying this story at all.


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After some testing in Overwatch's Public Test Realm, Blizzard made the legendary new Overwatch hero Doomfist available for everyone to play.
After almost a year of lore teasers, references, and speculation about who will voice him when he comes out, Doomfist became available in the PTR in early July and joined the live game on Thursday. His abilities all center around his giant gauntlet on his left hand, which is his namesake. He can rocket punch forward through barriers, knock people up with an uppercut, pull enemies closer to him while he's in the air, and as an ultimate, jump into the air and slam down, knocking down all enemies in an area and dealing damage to them.
Lore-wise, Doomfist hails from Nigeria, and he holds the belief that humanity can only grow stronger through conflict. He wishes to lift humanity to a higher level through it. That put him at odds with Overwatch, a global peace keeping force, and it was none other than Winston that put Doomfist behind bars.
As a prominent leader of the mercenary group Talon in the Overwatch universe, he recently broke out of his containment unit with the help of Reaper, and he has reclaimed his gauntlet. More details of his lore were released through an animated short.
Then came the release of a digital comic covering what Doomfist and Talon have been up to since his release from prison, which also had the fans wondering if the outfits featured in the comic will see releases as skins.
Although Doomfist seems to be adding to the currently stagnant dive meta with his abilities, there have been examples of players using him as a way to deter enemy dives, as his ultimate serves a crowd control effect in an area, stopping a dive in its tracks. There is still much experimentation to be done, however, as he could potentially be a mainstay in professional play as well.
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Thank you Dawn at Drawing Closer to Christ, for nominating me for this June Honor The Father Tag. Thanks for sharing about your Dad. What a glory to God, and healing for you, that your Dad gave up alcohol and received Jesus as Savior! 🙏🏿 Here are the links to the original authors of this […]Read More


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This A-/B+ list mostly movie actress/spokesperson all of you know was really tipsy last night.
She does not let go in public very much at all.
She did though, and then shared a creeper story about a soon to be former in-law that confirms every single theory of the guy ever.
Jennifer Garner
Casey Affleck
This permanent A lister was doing great at the awards, but the comic actor was doing a lot less great after the show.
He didn't even go into one after party because the entire time he was at that venue he stood outside and smoked meth.
Dave Chappelle
The winner on the men'd side for most coke use went to this actor who has won the award many times.
He is A- list and has been a part of multiple franchises.
He was nice enough to share though with not only his girlfriend, but anyone who asked.
Miles Teller
Keleigh Sperry
Yes, she was tipsy, and quite possibly headed to drunk, but this former A list 80's star who works a lot behind the cameras now wrote a check for $2500 to a student filmmaker she met yesterday at a party to help with her tuition.
Lea Thompson
This foreign born B list mostly movie actress who only gets that high because of very recent success was really upset yesterday that her new A- list actor boyfriend refused to attend the awards with her.
He isn't ready to go public.
Eiza Gonzalez
Josh Duhamel
Lots and lots of whispers and buzz about the continued public absences of this foreign born A list mostly action movie actor and his supposed significant other who is a foreign born A- list model/wannabe actress.
There she was again last night, completely alone.
She insists that everything is fine, but it isn't.
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There's a complete guide to the 2009 Giro d'Italia in this month's issue of Cycle Sport, the pro road racing magazine.
The centenary year of the Tour of Italy promises something special, and judging by the course this year's edition looks set to be a treat for race fans and armchair tourists alike. Every stage of next month's big race is previewed in detail, including maps, profiles, stats and facts.
Alberto Contador features on the cover of the main magazine, and the Spanish triple grand tour champ talks to CS about the perceived rivallry with Lance Armstrong in the Astana camp. He also gives a no holds barred view of his 2009 Tour de France rivals.
Also in this issue are in-depth interviews with Andy Schleck and Mark Cavendish; an Eroica photo special; performance tips from the pros; and much more.
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Dust Bunnies are Not Cute and Cuddly
- Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
- Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cloths Wipes
- Canon Optical Digital Camera and Lens Cleaning Kit
- Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large
- Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Giottos CL1001 Large Cleaning Kit with Small Rocket Blaster
- Hoodman Lens Cleanse Natural Cleaning Kit
- Blower Bulb, I recommend Rocket Air Blower by Giotto, it is a powerful dust removing blower
- A synthetic brush, I prefer my battery operated Arctic Butterfly electrostatic brush by VisableDust , it spins the brush creating an electrostatic charge that magically attracts the dust particles
- A fully charged camera battery
- A lint free lens cleaning cloth
- Clean your camera body and lens caps with a blower bulb and a synthetic brush prior to removing the lens, pay close attention to the lens mount area
- Turn your camera off before removing the lens, the sensor has a small electrostatic charge that attracts dust particles
- Always point your camera with the lens mount opening facing down ward, that way dust will not easily fall into the body opening
- Make sure that the room or area you are in is free of air born dust particles, a good visual check is in front of a bright sun lit window, we all know how dust shines in bright light
- Avoid changing your lens outdoors in windy conditions
- Change the lens as quickly as possible, have your replacement lens end cap loose and ready to go
- Ensure your camera body and mount are free of dust
- Turn the camera power off
- Hold your camera facing downward, remove the lens
- Using your blower bulb carefully blast air repeatedly in and around the opening making sure not to hit the mirror, do this repeatedly with the camera facing down, holding it down makes it easier to for the dust to blow out
- Next use a clean synthetic brush or the Arctic Butterfly and swipe the mirror carefully in a downward direction , take extra care to not scratch the mirror
- Before using the Arctic Butterfly brush turn it on spinning the brush to create an electrostatic charge, then turn it off and carefully place it in the opening gently moving it around the chamber picking up any loose dust particle (again with the camera facing downward)
- Place the lens or camera body cap on
- Turn the camera on and access the Setup Menu, high light the Mirror Lock Up function , note the camera battery must be fully charged in order to access this function, otherwise it will be grayed out. Click ok and then press the shutter release button. This will lock the mirror in the up position giving access to the sensor for cleaning
- Use the Arctic Butterfly electrostatic brush to gently brush the sensor. Again first turn the brush on to remove any excess dust and to electro statically charge the fibers, turn it off before inserting and using the brush, be careful not to put pressure on the sensor, move the brush around carefully getting into the corners to pick up any loose dust particles
- When finished cleaning press the shuttle release button, dropping the mirror back in place
- Turn the camera power switch off
- Place camera body cap on temporarily
- Blow out and clean the lens glass with the fiber cloth before reattaching the lens
- Make sure that the camera is pointing downward at all times during the cleaning operations
- Nikon has a "Clean Image Sensor" option in the Setup Menu, it uses a series of vibration frequencies to dislodge any dust on the sensor, the dust falls into a reservoir storing it safely. Note not all DSLR's have this cleaning system
- Wet/dry swabs, I do not recommend these options as if they are not performed correctly you could damage your mirror or sensor, they do work but there is room for error if not performed correctly, leaving a residue or smudge. I say leave this option to the professionals
- Canned compressed air, I had it blow liquid leaving a residue on the mirror, I do not recommend it
- Nikon has an option accessed thru the camera Setup Menu called "Dust Off" it is a Nikon software tool when activated can remove dust spots from a RAW (NEF) digital image
- Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
- Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cloths Wipes
- Canon Optical Digital Camera and Lens Cleaning Kit
- Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large
- Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Giottos CL1001 Large Cleaning Kit with Small Rocket Blaster
- Hoodman Lens Cleanse Natural Cleaning Kit
- Use Photoshop clone tool to remove the dust spots
- Set your camera at a larger aperture (small "f" number) to minimize the spot visibility
- Use the Nikon "Dust Off" option and software
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If you change your DSLR lens's its only a matter of time before you will see spots on your photos. It is a common reoccurrence for all photographers, so do not panic. Tell tale signs are little black dots in the same positions on your photos, commonly found in the corners and edges. You may not notice them at first because they may be hidden in dark areas of your image. A simple way to check before the next big shoot is to set your camera at f22 – f36 either in manual mode or in "A"perture priority, then take a photo of a blue sky or white background, then view it on your computer at 100% magnification. Or a quick alternative method is to remove the lens and point the camera at a bright window or light looking thru the view finder. If you see the nasty dust bunnies in either method, no worries it is easy to remove them using safe steps and inexpensive tools
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Kalesi general introduction of tilt & turn wooden windows
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You are in the right place. Kalesi window factory is one of the window manufacturers in Estonia. For purchasing high quality windows with good price.
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The team at Aknatehas Ltd. has over 10 years' experience in manufacturing wooden windows and doors and other wooden products. Since March 2007 our wooden and wooden-aluminium windows and balcony doors have been manufactured under the brand name Kalesi.
wooden windows - tilt and turn opening (opening to the inside)
- wooden balcony doors
- energy eficient windows
- passive windows
- wooden sliding doors for balcony
- wood-aluminium sliding doors for balcony
- wooden folding doors for balcony
- Fireproof windows EI30
- special shapes windows
- corner windows (with wooden corner post)
- corner windows (with glas/glass corner)
- large size windows
- window frame extensions for log houses
- unfinished windows
- windows made of exclusive and exotic timber
(spruce, larch, okume, meranti, oak, eucalypt, teak, mahogany etc.)
Our windows are impregnated with water-based Remmers impregnating agents to protect the wood from pests and mould and for better adhesion of paint. We also use special flexible water-based breathable paints and stains for wooden windows which will not flake off the wood surface for many years.
ADVANTAGES of single-frame laminated tilt and turn opening windows and balcony doors:
- good resistance to our climate (northern climate)
- multiple ventilation possibilities (in the case of openable windows, micro and normal ventilation position)
- use of ventilation possibilities 24-hour weather resistant (opening inside)
- strong, simple and adjustable construction
- possible to produce in different shapes and finishing
- possibility to open in inclined as well as rotary positions (opening inside)
- convenient to open and maintain (opening inside)
- no gaps for accumulation of dust (simgle-frame windows)
When investing in windows, it is important to be informed!
The function of windows is not just letting the light in. Windows are also needed to ensure thermal and noise insulation and air tightness.
While in general windows are one of the construction products with the biggest thermal conductivity within the external borders of buildings, heat loss through windows is 4-6 times higher than through an external wall. Thus it makes sense to manufacture windows with maximum thermal resistance. This should be especially carefully followed in the case of large glazed surfaces. Nowadays the demand for big windows is constantly increasing, although in this case it should be considered that big glazed surfaces reduce the thermal resistance of building borders. Although in our climatic zone there are periods with reduced light, it still makes sense to design windows at the optimum size for buildings. With the reduction in heating costs we ensure as little dependence as possible on the constant price increase of heating energy in the longer term.
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Windows suiting the Nordic climate of Estonia should be characterised by thermal insulation properties that are as good as possible. Provided that the windows are technologically correctly installed it is possible to reduce heat loss exiting through the building even further. In the case of a balanced and adjusted heating and ventilation system, replacement of windows will pay itself off in just a couple of years.
Windows – a solution to reduce heat loss
The most efficient way to reduce heat loss through the external borders of a building is to use energy-efficient and passive windows. Windows with good thermal insulation help to save significantly on heating costs and ensure a warm and cosy atmosphere even on very cold winter evenings. This while providing windows which do not give off waves of cold.
Windows – glazed units and performance of a selective window pane
The standard Kalesi windows are equipped with double 4 mm glazed units with one selective glass pane, where the inner pane is normally the selective glass pane. The thermal resistance values do not change if the selective glass pane is installed as an external pane of the glazed unit. In this case the light transmittance of the glass panes is slightly reduced, but at the same time solar resistance increases. The thermal conductivity value of such glazed units is U-1.4 W/m²K, provided the width of the spacer bars is 16-18 mm.
The major heat reflection capabilities of modern selective glass panes are a key issue in improving the thermal insulation of windows. One side of a selective glass pane is covered with a special transparent covering whose appearance is similar to normal bright glass. A selective glass pane reflects a lot of external cold back outside, and reflects heat back into the room. Here it should be mentioned that when using normal bright glass panes, the thermal conductivity of a glazed unit is 100% worse: the value expressed in numbers would be U-2.8 W/m²K, and windows with such glass panes do not conform to the requirements stipulated in the standard for windows EVS 837-1:2003 valid in Estonia, where the thermal conductivity of a window shall not be more than U-2.1 W/m²K.
It is good to know that by using glazed units with only one selective glass pane the thermal insulation is already improved by 100% compared to windows with normal bright glass panes.
Implementation of glazed units filled with argon or krypton gas, which is heavier than air and with better thermal insulation, ensures even better heat resistance. But unfortunately it is difficult to purchase glazed units filled with krypton gas in our region, since there are no producers who offer this more expensive solution at the moment. Today argon gas is used more because of its better price. Using argon and 16-20 mm wide spacer bars improves the thermal insulation of the glazed units even further and ensures a thermal conductivity value of U-1.1 W/m²K.
For a comparison, in a triple glazed unit filled with argon with just two 10 mm spacer beads and only one selective glass pane, the thermal conductivity is equal to the thermal conductivity of a double glazed unit provided with one selective glass pane and an 18 mm spacer bead. This is because the space filled with air or argon between two or three glass panes isolates these from one another. Optimum space between the glass panes is 16-18 mm. If the space between the glass panes is wider than 20 mm, the result does not improve because of self-cooling caused by the convection effect. The insulation properties of glazed units with spacer beads whose width is less than 15 mm are significantly reduced.
Windows – implementation of a selective glass pane in triple glazed units
With windows equipped with triple glazed units it is possible to achieve even better thermal insulation properties, provided there are two selective glass panes. Use of the second selective glass pane improves the thermal insulation of a widow even further by reducing thermal conductivity by an additional 30-35%. Use of the second selective pane will slightly reduce light transmittance, but as said earlier it gives a significant effect in heat return in the building and therefore it makes no sense to omit it.
Windows – implementation of special glass panes
To ensure personal safety, high-tempered or laminated glass panes are used. High-tempered glass panes, whose price is more favourable, can be used on the ground floor. On higher floors, where there is a risk of falling through the glass pane, it makes sense to use laminated glass panes. High-tempered glass panes are 4-5 times harder than ordinary or laminated glass panes, but when broken, small, blunt glass pieces may still cause harm, and thus in homes where windows reach the floor and there is a risk that small children may fall onto the glass panes, laminated glass panes should be preferred.
NB! Windows provided with an inner laminated glass pane provide personal safety and protection against vandalism.
To provide protection against burglary and vandalism, windows are generally provided with glazed units with glass panes with several layers of transparent PVC laminate layers or laminate glass panes, which solve the issue of personal safety at the same time.
Solar-resistant or toned glass panes are used to avoid overheating of rooms when big windows are installed on the southern and western sides of a building.
Windows – ventilation valves
If needed, windows can be provided with ventilation valves. But it is important to know that an opening milled in the window frame to install the ventilation valve reduces the thermal insulation properties of the window. At the same time, it also reduces the noise insulation properties and, also in this case, the windows do not give sufficient protection to prevent dust entering the rooms.
For the design of ventilation we recommend using solutions with closed forced ventilation (extensive heat recovery).
For ventilation purposes Kalesi windows are provided with a micro ventilation position, which enables you to open the windows approximately 5-10 mm, and also a normal ventilation position, which enables you to open the windows approximately 10 cm. Ventilation on German-type windows may be open all day, since a sudden downpour of rain cannot get in and wind does not get in to damage the window either.


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The Chef's Table is a piece of furniture that will impress people in two distinct ways. First of all, the Chef's Table boasts a beautiful design that is at once simple and sculptural. The thick surface of the table has been rested on a pair of sawhorse legs, which was inspired by the idea of a workbench where artisans work with their hands and practice their craft. The additional use of crown molding brings to mind the flowing lines of a tablecloth, adding a nice touch of warmth. To finish, the Chef's Table is borderless to give it a more infinite feel.
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20 Jun 1922, London (UK), as International Committee for Bird Protection -- Comité international pour la protection des oiseaux. Name subsequently changed to International Council for Bird Preservation (ICBP) -- Conseil international pour la préservation des oiseaux (CIPO) -- Consejo Internacional para la Preservación de las Aves -- Internationale Rat für Vogelschutz (IRV). By-Laws modified: 1959; 1962; 1970; 1978; 1982; 1987; 1993. Reorganized under present name, Mar 1993. UK Registered Charity: 1042125.
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Microsoft just made another great success of making artificial intelligence equal to a human. The researchers from the company have created a speech recognition system that transcribes conversational speech as well as a human does.
Reaching human parity
In a paper published on Monday, researchers reported that their speech recognition system managed to reach the word error rate (WER) of 5.9 percent, beating the 6.3 percent record set just last month. And, you know what? This 5.9 percent error rate is about equal to that of a human who manages to miss in the same conversation. Also, it's the first time for a computer to just as well in the industry standard Switchboard speech recognition task as do humans.
"We've reached human parity," said Xuedong Huang, the company's chief speech scientist. "This is an historic achievement."
Good, but not flawless
Well, this achievement doesn't mean that computer can recognize every word. In this case, Microsoft's speech recognition system is just good as human now, and far from perfection.
Sign of a great future
This advancement had far-reaching implications. Microsoft's own product such as Cortana and Xbox could immediately benefit from this milestone. Also, it could be beneficial to accessibility software, such as instant transcription services.
The team's next goal is to achieve higher levels of accuracy as well as ensure that their speech recognition system can be used in real-life situations such as on crowded streets or while driving. Also, they hope the system will one day not only recognize the speech but also understand it.


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All Three Borg, Spong & Crossan Conferences: 16 MP3s on 3 CDs
During 2010 and 2011, Marcus Borg, Bishop Jack Spong and Dominic Crossan all came to Britain as keynote speakers at PCN Conferences. This combined three disc set brings together the complete recording of all three conferences in the form of MP3 files. There are 16 files, each representing a conference session or sermon.


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SALE OF TWO MALLS. Notice is hereby given that Pierce & Associates, on behalf of Development Specialists, Inc. as Liquidating Trustee appointed in the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of In re J&E Land Company, Inc., Case No. 13-02081 (Bankr. N.D. Alabama) will conduct a public sale by on-line auction of the following two shopping centers located in Jasper, Alabama, to be sold individually (property information reports are available):
#1 – Medical Plaza East – 4331 Highway 78 East, Jasper, Alabama 35501
Parcel ID#64-17-01-12-3-000-017.000
67,000 Sq. Ft. Retail Space (previous appraisal lists the shopping center as having over 74,000 sq. ft.); 6.8 acres, more or less
Income Producing: (13) Tenants, anchored by Alabama ABC store and medical offices, (17) Vacant Spaces for additional income; Recent Environmental Phase I conducted
Current Monthly Income – $22,921.28 with 17 spaces vacant.
#2 – Walston Bridge Plaza – 301 Walston Bridge Road, Jasper, Alabama 35501
Parcel ID#64-17-02-03-4-000-013.000 (note: County records reflect parcels that have been sold, including a car wash, storage building, and gas station; those parcels are not included in this sale)
16,275 Sq Feet Retail Space; 1.6 acres, more or less
Income Producing: Multiple Tenants; Vacant Spaces for additional income; Recent Environmental Phase I conducted
Current Monthly Income – $5,400 with 2 units vacant
TERMS. The property will be sold by legal description and transferred by trustees deed.
Bidding Ends October 13th @ 2:00pm Central Time
Winning bidder must sign a non contingent contract and pay earnest money within 24 hours of auctions end.
A bidder packet will be made available which includes current income statements, copies of leases, tenant payment history, surveys, environmental reports, sales agreement sample, and terms and conditions of sale. Contact the offices of Pearce & Associates for a complete packet: 205-664-4300 or [email protected]
Bidder Requirements: Online Bidding Only. To become a qualified bidder, you must submit a deposit in the amount of $25,000 in the form of a cashier's check made payable to Pearce & Associates or bank wire transfer. All non winning bidders will have their deposits returned within 24 hours of the auctions ending. Bidders can register and set up a bidders account online with a valid credit card. A bidder's privileges will not be activated by the auction company until deposit is received. Pearce will provide a "Local" bid center on the last day of bidding. Bid Center will be at the Hampton Inn, 100 Industrial Parkway, Jasper, Alabama. All potential buyers can access the bid center and submit deposits, get help with registration and assistance with placing qualified bids at the Bid Center.
Notifications: All registered bidders will receive updated information about this auction by email.
These announcements supersede any prior oral or printed statements and will be attached to and become a part of the contract.
See more at: www.AuctionByPearce.com. Property information reports for each site are available from Pearce & Associates, P.O. Box 1864, Alabaster, Alabama 35007. Phone: 205-664-4300
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Saturday's late Championship kickoff was handed to Sheffield United as we welcomed Ipswich Town to Bramall Lane for our latest game.
On loan Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan scored his second goal of the spell to give us the 1-0 advantage in the 24th minute and given how we were dominating the tie, it was nothing less than we deserved at that point and by the hour mark although we'd only managed two shots on target ourselves, they had failed to test our keeper once.
That's pretty much how the game continued, but just inside of the final 20 minutes, Jack O'Connell secured the game with a second, so fans were celebrating at the fulltime whistle.
Not just the win, but also effective Premier League promotion secured given the gap and our superior goal difference.
Speaking to the BBC following the game, manager Chris Wilder explained.
"We should have been a Championship club and we were a long time out of it. Now we have taken a huge step towards being where we want to be. Honest hard work, being competitive and working together has been the key. The majority of the boys have played mostly in League One but now they might get the chance to play in the Premier League. Mathematically we are not there but we have taken a huge stride today. I'm just delighted for everyone at the football club. We have had some tough times at this football club but this is a huge day for us all."


text: The mystery couple of pounds that pile on over night. The swollen fingers. Those stiff joints. That slow-moving feeling. A bloated stomach. All of these symptoms and more linger with excess water weight. Relevant Stories 9 Surprising Reasons You're Constantly Fizzy Just How to Squash Your Puffed Up, Unpleasant Stomach And also all this can be oh-so-frustrating when you're cutting calories and also still seeing the range approach. But the reality is that your weight changes daily, so those troublesome extra pounds could be an indicator that you ate excessive salt someday, or your diet was carb-heavy one more day. Begging the drive-thru typically or consuming too many refined foods are factors you may be tacking on water weight. That claimed, there are actions you can require to get rid of water weight. We spoke with 2 dietitians regarding the simplest and most safe ways to shed the additional H2O. Lower the sodium "Salt acts like a magnet to water in your body, thus the water retention. Various other foods might make you feel puffed up– however do not perplex both feelings. Bran products, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and even more reason that full sensation," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Prior To You Eat It: Taking You From Tag to Table. Also if you assume you're well under the day-to-day sodium suggestion of 2,300 milligrams per day, you might be undervaluing. In contrast, the body requires 200 milligrams of sodium to function. "Salt is concealed in so many things, particularly at dining establishments since it's a remarkable taste boost for extremely little money," Taub-Dix includes. Actually, more than 70 percent of nutritional salt is found in restaurant dishes, convenience foods, and packaged treats. Some individuals are also a lot more salt-sensitive than others. So how do you recognize? Taub-Dix suggests taking a look at your fingers concerning an hour after eating salty foods. Are your rings leaving imprint or do they feel slightly swollen? If you notice swelling in your hands, it may be a sign that you're salt-sensitive. 4 Ways to Reduce Your Salt Consumption Avoid making use of the salt shaker Limitation processed snacks, like potato chips and also biscuits Rinse canned beans under water Dilute salad dressings with balsamic vinegar Reduce on carbs Just like salt, "carbohydrates can cause water retention. When you consume carbohydrates and also do not use them for gas immediately, your body converts them to glycogen. This is stored in the muscle mass for energy," Amy Shapiro, RD, creator of Actual Nourishment in New York City City, describes. About one percent of your muscular tissue mass is straight glycogen, while eight percent of your liver's weight is glycogen. For every gram of glycogen kept in those areas, you obtain concerning 2.7 grams of water in addition to it. To assist you exercise much better carb portion control, take into consideration carbohydrate biking, a crossbreed of high- and low-carb diet programs. The concept is that you consume fewer carbs during recuperation or rest days and increase your carb intake for days when you're doing a challenging workout. By doing this of eating assists promote muscle growth as well as weight loss. Just how to Reduce Carbs at Every Dish Morning meal: Spoon yogurt as opposed to cereal Lunch: Try an open-faced sandwich Treat: Appreciate veggie sticks to hummus Supper: Trade noodles for zoodles Consume even more water When you consume excessive salt, your cells drain– and also hang on to– every last ounce of water they can. Their thirst methods your body into believing it's not thirsty (also when it's in fact parched). So if you assume you may have overeated or had a high-sodium meal, put more H2O right into that glass. Shapiro adds much more evidence to the pro-water project: "If you don't consume adequate water, the body holds on to water to avoid serious dehydration." A study in the journal Excessive weight that located that consuming alcohol 500 milliliters, or 17 ounces, of water prior to a dish techniques your body into shedding more weight naturally. Pop a magnesium supplement Truth: The very first day of a woman's period is when she keeps the most water all month. As the cycle moves along, the hormones that manage water retention get better to regular. "Numerous people get prevented by the scale, however that's a step of several points happening in the body, not simply weight. Especially for young to middle-aged females, you might really feel puffy before or throughout your duration," Taub-Dix says. A magnesium supplement can help reduce the effect of the hormone-induced puffiness, Shapiro says. A Journal of Female's Health and wellness study suggests that a 200-milligram magnesium supplement throughout menstrual cycle can help minimize swelling, stomach bloat as well as weight gain. Nevertheless, you do not wish to utilize water pills, aka diuretics, to lose water weight without talking with your medical professional initially. In some cases, medical professionals will suggest diuretics to people with high blood pressure to help in reducing the amount of salt in the body. Yet diuretics come with a case of adverse effects, such as dizziness, migraines, muscular tissue aches, and also dehydration, so be sure to consult your MD, especially if you're taking specific drugs. Add more potassium to your diet plan Consider potassium as the yin to sodium's yang. Research study in the American Journal of Kidney Condition links higher nutritional potassium with less sodium in the kidneys, and also therefore, decrease water retention as well as blood pressure. Consumption recommendations are 4.7 grams of potassium daily, however the typical American female only ratings fifty percent of that (2.4 grams), according to a nutritional reference intake record. Reach your daily allocation with these 13 tasty foods that have extra potassium than a banana. Stroll Past melting a few calories (regarding 100 calories in 20 mins for a 150-pound person), adding actions to your routine can coax your cells right into dropping water. "Avoid sitting or standing in one location for too lengthy since this can cause your tissues to hold and also keep water," Shapiro says. Overcome workdesk drainpipe by establishing a tip to stroll for at least 5 minute every hr. Strike the fitness center You'll discover even more water weight loss if you crank up the strength. Not just will you burn more of that glycogen, you'll likewise cause the lymph nodes into action. "Modest to strenuous exercise promotes the circulation of blood and also lymphatic fluids that aid get rid of water from the extremities," Shapiro says. Simply make certain to moisturize throughout your exercise to aid renew electrolytes. Be patient however recognize when to request for help Tried all 7 of these activity products and still not having luck? Keep your expectations in check: "Be reasonable concerning your expectation of the speed of water weight loss," Taub-Dix says. "What is triggering the water weight? If you've had a few way too many pickles, drink water as well as you'll discover your weight returning to normal within a day. But if it's connected to hormonal agents, it might take a while." If you're feeling out of sorts or really uneasy regarding your liquid retention, speak with your doctor. Taub-Dix claims, "This could be a sign of a blood pressure issue, drug trouble or other health concern." Edema, which is swelling that happens when there's fluid caught in the body, might result in excess water weight. Specific diseases such as kidney disease and thyroid problems can cause edema. If you presume you have edema, talk with your physician concerning running some tests.


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Dogs Rescued from Arkansas Mill, Where Cold Compounds Misery
The bracing freeze that has enveloped so much of the country reminds us of the power of nature and our vulnerability to the extremes of climate. During a time like this, those of us in cold-weather climates bundle up head to toe to go outside, steel ourselves, and rush to get back inside a protected space – a home, a car, or an office building. But also at a time like this, we think about the animals who have only one coat and very limited access, or no access at all, to shelter and heat.
Yesterday, with the cold front gripping the South, including Arkansas, a band of rescuers entered a suspected puppy mill in Warm Springs to remove 46 dogs – most of them Great Pyrenees – and 11 other animals from appalling conditions. Even veteran HSUS staff and volunteers, law enforcement officials, and local rescue groups who participated in the rescue, including the Randolph County Humane Society, Humane Society of Saline County, and CARE for Animals, were startled by what they saw: dogs tied up outside, with no protection from the bitter temperature and piercing winds. Some animals had icicles hanging off their bodies. Those who were indoors were living on piles of feces and urine.
Some of the animals were suffering so severely that they needed urgent medical care. In this video, you can see the hope in the face of this dog – so emaciated that he could not move – as Ashley Mauceri, our cruelty response manager, stroked his head and then carried him out to safety.
Like Randolph County Sheriff Gary Tribble, said: "It's frustrating to see these animals living without basic care – especially during these freezing temperatures."
These dogs, as sad as their story so far has been, started their new lives yesterday. But so many thousands of others won't see our teams rush toward them. Arkansas, which ranked among the five worst puppy mill states in our 2014 puppy mills report, has no law protecting dogs in commercial breeding facilities. Law enforcement cannot call us in to help the animals until the situation has already deteriorated to the level of animal cruelty. It should not be this way. The HSUS is working with lawmakers in Arkansas right now to get a bill on track to remedy this gap in the law, requiring any breeder with 10 or more dogs to be licensed and inspected by their county.
We have made strides in the fight against puppy mills, especially with the passage of a federal rule cracking down on puppy mills that sell pets online (like the Arkansas facility). But there is a challenging path forward, with thousands of puppy mills still operating in the United States today and an industry highly resistant to change.
Until the pet industry commits to supporting more humane standards of care, the only way we can succeed in helping every animal and eradicating puppy mills is when masses of people stop buying dogs from pet stores or over the Internet, and instead deal only with animal shelters, breed rescues or small, responsible breeders. Your support for our work enables these life-saving interventions.


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The Fight Is On The Hogs struggled in wins over North Carolina A&T and Georgetown
AS HIS his No. 1-seeded Razorbacks entered the NCAA tournament for
their first-round game against North Carolina A&T at the Midwest
subregional in Oklahoma City, Nolan Richardson didn't say that he was
going to control the tempo or play inside-out or make any of the
other rather technical claims that other coaches are prone to make.
What he was looking for instead from the Hogs was simple mayhem. ''I
like street fights,'' Richardson said before the game. ''I like to
get our games into street-fight action. Bite and scratch and claw.
There's a big difference in a boxer and a fighter. I don't ever want
to be a boxer.''
Richardson didn't get what he wanted in the Razorbacks' rather
lifeless 94-79 win over the 16th-seeded Aggies. ''We didn't play a
totally terrible game,'' he tepidly put it. But when the Hogs faced
Georgetown in the second round, they appeared ready to take on the
world. With 3:23 to play in the first half and Arkansas leading the
Hoyas 34-33, guard Clint McDaniel lost his head when Georgetown
forward Robert Churchwell got tangled up with him while . fouling
McDaniel in the lane. When the pair crashed to the floor, McDaniel
delivered an elbow to Churchwell's noggin. Then, as they rose, he
lashed out with a foot toward Churchwell's midsection. In street
fighting, as opposed to the sweet science, the first and only rule is
that anything goes. This being basketball, however, anyone went:
While McDaniel was assessed a technical foul, his teammate Scotty
Thurman and Georgetown forward Don Reid were ejected for leaving the
bench to join the scuffle.
Richardson later apologized to Hoya coach John Thompson for the
disorderly conduct, and he had no quarrel with the heave-ho given to
Thurman. ''Scotty got caught up in the rule; it's that simple,''
Richardson said. ''I was part of making the rule, and it's a good
Although the fracas was free of biting, scratching and clawing, it
had the sort of effect Richardson had described in his
street-fighting soliloquy: It inspired the Hogs. ''When Scotty went
out, Clint had three fouls,'' guard Corey Beck said. ''All of us knew
we had to step up.''
Forward Corliss Williamson hugged Thurman as he walked off the
court. ''I told him we were going to win the game,'' Williamson
recalled. ''I hadn't been asserting myself, so I brought my game to
another level.''
Sufficiently pumped up, Arkansas expanded a 43-39 halftime edge
into a 65-52 advantage behind Williamson, who was hell-bent on
keeping his promise. He pounded inside for six points on a pair of
short jumpers and two free throws in one key stretch and would finish
with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots as
Arkansas bulled its way to an 85-73 victory. Dwight Stewart provided
the outside firepower in Thurman's absence, going 4 for 4 from the
three-point arc. The Hogs' effort was further hampered when reserve
Roger Crawford broke his right ankle in the second half, but freshman
center Darnell Robinson, who was making only his third start and his
first since midseason, scored 13 points and was a presence at both
ends of the floor.
The decision to start Robinson is indicative of Richardson's
ability to get the most out of his team. The coach had not been
impressed with the Hogs' performance against North Carolina A&T, a
game in which the Razorbacks held a mere 72-68 advantage with 9:01 to
go against a trillion-to-one-shot team that had the worst record
(16-13) of any of the tournament's 64 teams. Down the stretch against
the Aggies, Robinson contributed mightily, and he played with a
passion that Richardson found lacking in some of his Hogs. ''He was
the only guy showing any enthusiasm,'' Richardson said, and as a
reward Robinson started in place of Dwight Stewart against
While Richardson may not have seemed too concerned about X's and
O's in Oklahoma City, he thought he needed an XXL to bang with the
Hoyas. So he deployed Robinson, Williamson and Stewart in what he
calls his ''treetops'' lineup for most of the second half, and the
Hogs held Georgetown's vaunted center, Othella Harrington, to nine
points and a season-low three rebounds. The ejection of Reid shrunk
the Hoyas and made his strategy even more effective, but Thompson
found no fault with McDaniel's elbow and the resultant altercation,
even if it hindered his chances to win the game. ''When you have a
prize as big as the one we're trying to get, emotions will fly,'' he
said. ''We're not here to penalize kids, we're here to teach. Nothing
happened from then on, so it shows the refs handled it properly.''
Richardson was clearly satisfied with the Hogs' performance after
their lackluster opener. ''I'm like Columbo,'' he said afterward.
''There are many ways to skin a cat. Our style of play is running,
but Georgetown is a very physical ball club. We don't attack the
glass well at times because we're so spread out trapping. So I wanted
to take advantage of the glass attack.''
For the Razorbacks, attack was a word to describe their play
against Georgetown. The fight now was truly on.


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- Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint
- Brand: Black Dog Salvage | Category: Gluing and Finishing Supplies
Like most I've seen this paint advertised at Woodcraft. There doesn't seem to be a lot of reviews of it out there and the Woodcraft guys I'd talked to didn't have a lot of say other than it's really thick stuff. The price was a little high and I've always had fantastic results with General Finishes Milk paint on projects that called for paint so I never seriously considered buying it. That is until I started a stuffed animal storage project for my nearly 3 year old daughter. I wanted purple, which GF doesn't make, and I didn't need a lot so trying to mix my own wasn't worth it. Woodcraft had it on sale for 20% off and this wasn't one of my finer pieces of furniture, so it was the prefect project to try out an unknown product.
Initial impressions opening the can:
- Wow this is really thick as I've heard
- Wow this is completely separated. I spent a solid 20 minutes mixing every corner of the whole can before the streaks went away.
- There is basically zero odor, although not unexpected for a water based product.
I decided to try brushing. I've got a nice 5 stage turbine but even with that you'd need to thin this a lot to spray. Sometimes you can just tell something won't spray well and this seemed like one of those times. That was fine with me though as this was a not a huge finishing job and I didn't want to deal with setup/clean up of spraying anyways.
They say no priming is required so I decided not to bother as I never did with the GF stuff either. They also say one coat coverage, which I knew was a lie if you wanted good results.First coat (brushing):
- Painting a flat panel was a chore. You have to keep stopping to reload your brush all the time so it's basically impossible to get any long continuous brush marks. You have to get the paint on then go back and work fast as it's pretty tacky already and it dries fast and it hard to brush out.
- There are no thin coats with this stuff. The trick it to get a little on as possible to get coverage without getting too much more because it will run/drip a little on you and if you don't get to it right away will need to be fixed later after it dries.
- The paint has absolutely no flow. Where you put it it stays, brush marks included. You really have to work it into the piece too to get full coverage.
Second coat:
I wasn't at all happy with the results after the first coat. The brush marks were all there and there were some spots where I'd missed (easy to do with this stuff) and a few areas that just could be better. I didn't expect to do just one coat anyways so I didn't pre-raise the grain and so the whole thing had a rough feel to it. I sanded the whole thing down with 400 grit sand paper. and fixed all the issues I could then cleaned the whole thing very well. Instead of brushing this time I decided to try foam brushes.
- Using a foam brush was even more work to get the paint on as they can't really hold as much.
- It was much easier to get a nice thin even coat on using a foam brush.
- The foam brushes don't hold up super well with the thick sticky paint as they start to separate from the stick, I went through a couple.
The results after a 2nd coat were much better, but still not nearly as good the GF Milk paint I usually use. Coverage was very good, but there was still some of that hand applied look. It's better than I'd probably have gotten if I'd tried to use a latex paint. Either way good enough for what I was doing.
The finish is VERY flat, and I always top coat painted furniture anyways as it's just more durable and a much nicer look. So that's what I decided to do here too. Black Dog Salvage also sells a top coat but I didn't buy that. I had some Enduro-Var already on hand so I used that for great results as expected.
Overall I'd probably not buy this stuff again. I like the color and the end product came out ok, but it's too thick and challenging to work with. General Finishes has hands down the better product.
7 comments so far
#1 posted 09-05-2017 12:44 AM
Thanks for the review.
-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
#2 posted 09-05-2017 10:20 AM
Good review.
-- Doug...
#3 posted 09-05-2017 02:40 PM
Thanks for the review and I will probably not buy any.
#4 posted 09-05-2017 04:03 PM
This was on the web site:
"Both the paint and the top coat (Guard Dog) can be sprayed or brushed.
I wonder how the spraying works since the "no brush marks" doesn't seem to work.
-- "Man is the only animal which devours his own, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor." ~Thomas Jefferson
#5 posted 09-07-2017 04:11 AM
So, I guess this stuff isn't anything like the now-trendy-hot Chalk Paint.
-- Jim, Houston, TX
#6 posted 09-08-2017 05:19 AM
I wish you would have tried a roller… I think that would have solved your leveling issues
In terms of you HVLP what size needles do you have for I have had good luck spraying SW latex house paint with a #5 1.8mm with out having to thin much at all
#7 posted 09-08-2017 03:51 PM
The project was mostly narrow strips and inside corners, as roller wouldn't have done any good.
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Expansion scheme for university
A multi-million pound plan could see a major expansion of Cambridge University which could include three new colleges.
The colleges will be the first since Robinson was founded in 1979.
Much of the proposed 57-hectare site, which is owned by the university, is designated Green Belt land.
Cambridge City Council has now agreed to put the proposal into the draft local plan which is set to be debated over the next year.
The site is bounded by three major roads, including the M11.
The proposals could also see new housing for university staff, more academic facilities, houses for sale, research and development space.
It could also include community facilities such as a primary school and shops, public open recreation space, a nature conservation area and park-and-ride and park-and-cycle areas.
The site is close to the West Cambridge site which has seen its own massive development over the past few years.
The historic heart of the 800 year old university is relatively small - the new development will be more than twice its size.
The university said the new build is essential to its future and for it to maintain its reputation as a world leader.
'Cambridge Phenomenon'
Four years ago there were just over 16,000 students at the university.
By 2025 it expects that number to have risen to close to 21,000 with the number of staff doubling.
However, because of the high house prices in the area, the university has found it difficult to recruit staff.
The university also points to the need to maintain the "Cambridge Phenomenon" - the clustering of high-technology companies in the region.
The university fears that without a physical expansion of the university, future opportunities may well be lost to Cambridge.
'To preserve green corridor'
A spokesman for the university said: "The university is determined to work closely with the local community and councils to achieve environmentally sensitive, sustainable, beneficial development over the next 20 years."
A university spokesman pointed out that this is a long term project and that no specific plans have yet been drawn up or agreed.
The university said the project could be completed under stringent environmental guidelines to preserve the green corridor into the centre of Cambridge.
The land is currently used mainly for agricultural purposes, although there are some existing residential and research buildings on the site.
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Back in early August, I finished Gem Waves by Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti Designs. I made mine with some yarn I picked up from a trunk show at Yarn Social, Once Upon a Corgi Handmade Penny, in colorways Blood Moon and Like My Cold Dead Heart. Knitting this brioche shawl in 80% Merino, … Continue reading Gem Waves
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Prairie Lace Shawl
I combined my LYS Day purchase from Trish at Yarn Social with Lesley Anne Robinson's newest pattern out for her third installment of Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti online class, a two-color version of her Prairie Lace Shawl. Great pattern with easy-to-memorize sections made it a quick brioche knit. My version used Yarn Social's kit … Continue reading Prairie Lace Shawl
Zig Zag Scribble
I had some time available, so I test knitted for Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti Designs again. This one is Zig Zag Scribble shawl. It's a fast brioche knit and I really enjoyed it. Very well-written with great photos and tips. I used Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles in colors Monarch, Beach Bunny and Cinder. … Continue reading Zig Zag Scribble
BrioComfort Hats
I signed up for Part One (of four) of Lesley Anne Robinson's Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti online web class. It's a class for beginners, to those who want to refine their brioche skills. One of the projects in Part One was the BrioComfort Hat. I knit them with Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in colorways … Continue reading BrioComfort Hats
Broadway and 32nd Street Shawl
I thought the colors and the pattern looked a bit Christmas-y, so it's my Happy Holidays! photo post today. It's the Broadway and 32nd Street shawl by Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti Designs. This one is worked up in Potion Yarns Banshee in colorways Jeeves Does Not Approve, Milady's Boudoir, Belle Du Jour, and … Continue reading Broadway and 32nd Street Shawl
Canyon Sunset test knit for KnitGraffiti
I always love knitting up Lesley Anne Robinson's brioche patterns! They are so well-written and fun to knit! This latest test knit is Canyon Sunset. I used Hedgehog Fibres Sock in colors Salty Tales, Sorry not Sorry and Vengeance. This shawl worked up fairly quickly and I am very pleased with the results! My project … Continue reading Canyon Sunset test knit for KnitGraffiti
Emi's Shawl test for Knit Graffiti
Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti's new Emi's Shawl, is a fun, fast and beautiful brioche and garter stitch shawl, just released on Ravelry. I used Spun Right Round Superwash Sock 80/20 in colorways Banshee, Ain't No Disco and Reaper's Rags for this test knit. Turned out great! And from seeing the other testers' projects, … Continue reading Emi's Shawl test for Knit Graffiti
Cobaltoan Hat and Cowl
When I saw this brioche hat in Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 23: Winter 2017, I had to knit it up! Cobaltoan is Lesley Anne Robinson's beautiful contribution to that issue. I had some Anzula Cricket in colorway Prudence and Squoosh Fiberarts Ultra DK in colorway Vintage in my stash. Once the hat was finished, I … Continue reading Cobaltoan Hat and Cowl
I love Lesley Anne Robinson's brioche shawls! I just finished this one, Mauvelous, with Madelinetosh Twist Light in colorways Beautiful Liar, Heart of Glass, and Slugworth. Turned out pretty! I love how the brioche and lace play well with each other. It's funny—I couldn't wait to finish the garter and lace sections just to get … Continue reading Mauvelous!
Coffee at the Grand for Me
I picked up some Madelinetosh Tosh Sock at The Knitting Nook in Owasso, Oklahoma last year and decided to finally cast on a wide brioche scarf for me to wear this winter. The colorways are Pop Rocks, Toko and Onyx. My project notes are here. The pattern is Coffee at the Grand by Lesley Anne … Continue reading Coffee at the Grand for Me


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Grade unveils ITV plans as potential successors jostle for power
ITV executive chairman Michael Grade today (Wednesday) sets out his vision for the future of the broadcaster as he outlines the findings of a strategy review. That vision looks increasingly likely to include the appointment of HHCL founder Rupert Howell as ITV's new commercial chief – a move that is expected to be confirmed at the end of next week.
Sources claim Howell is meeting Grade at the start of next week with a view to taking on beefed-up managing director role to cover marketing, sales and digital strategy. ITV began a protracted search in May following the resignation of commercial director Ian McCulloch.
Some say combining the sales and marketing functions will allow ITV to better chase audiences, while others argue that ITV would be failing commercial television if it appoints a "showman" over a "sales practitioner".
As managing director of sales and marketing, Howell would be on the same level as former Sky Networks managing director Dawn Airey, who starts next month as director of global content.
Competitive duo
Indeed, Howell, who was first linked with ITV following the resignation of chief executive Charles Allen 12 months ago, may already have his eye on the top job. Grade, parachuted in at the start of this year, has said he will relinquish the "executive" part of his role by 2010, potentially leaving Airey and Howell as heirs apparent.
But one source says: "Howell's ego won't wait until 2010 and he will be outmanoeuvred by Airey at every stage."
Another adds that Airey was brought in on the understanding that the top job would be hers and that faced with any threat she would "respond in traditional Airey style".
Yet the real criticisms are reserved for Howell's immediate appointment to the commercial role. One industry source says he is "incredulous" given Howell's lack of programming, TV or airtime experience.
That, too, was the problem with other "crowd pleasing" frontrunning candidates, claim some observers. What ITV needs, says one, is not a "smart arsed" account man to go "schmoozing" advertisers, but a practitioner able to rip up the TV sales rule book and act like a brand leader, particularly as Ofcom and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) look to review contract rights renewal (CRR).
Recruitment process
The job should have gone to Andy Barnes if he could have been prised away from Channel 4, says another, but it is understood he was not even approached for the job. Headhunter Isobel Bird apparently convinced Grade to ignore the obvious candidates in favour of marketers and agency names.
ITV's real problem remains that its performance depends on the commercial success of spot advertising on its ITV1 flagship channel. Get that wrong, says another expert, and whatever else happens on the edges will not make a difference.
Yet another former TV executive claims commercial experience is not essential and that a strong leader with the status and savvy Howell brings from his advertising background is better suited to the demands made by the role.
Howell left his job as regional director and president of McCann Erickson Group in April after four years. He is also a former Chime Communications chief executive.
The TV insider claims that Howell's background will help him marry the sales and marketing functions in what is a vital prerequisite of ITV's recovery.
He adds: "Rupert is the man who will be able to reconnect the world to TV and TV advertising, because he understands the medium like no other. He also has the poise and polish to do this job much better than any of the other shortlisted clients."
And as another former acquaintance says: "He's actually a very commercially astute guy. He's run his own agency and sold it for a fortune. ITV is a brilliant fit for Rupert. He is very high profile, ebullient and knows the TV industry inside out. He is also incredibly well connected."


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Through Eric Agosto leadership, Success By Design is developing into a leading provider of innovative technologies and mission critical solutions to the state, federal government and various commercial entities.
With a passion to serve our nation in the Armed Forces, Eric joined the U.S. Army. During serving the Army Eric completed his degree in Business Management. Eric deployed to and from overseas commands throughout the world in support of various military operations with the Personnel Services Command.
Eric brings with him over 25 years of military, federal government, state government and civilian experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program and Project Management. As a United States Army Veteran, Eric understands the mission critical requirements of the Federal and State agencies as well as Civilian Organizations. Throughout his military and civilian career, Eric has received many commendations in the fields of Information Technology and Program/ Project Management.
Eric has held senior level positions in IT and Engineering support and was assigned as worked with various State and Government agencies such as Maryland Department of Information Technology, National Telecommunication and Information Administration, State Highway Administration, Maryland First 700mhz Disaster Recovery, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Department of Budget and Management , Department of Public Works, and many of Maryland's County Government Offices.
While working in the various IT engineering firms and with Success By Design Eric successfully managed projects such as Cyber Security, Network Security, Risk & Compliance, Wireless Access Control, System Integration / Operation and Infrastructure, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Telecommunication, Audio Video, Software Assurance, Wireless and Mobile Intrusion detection, Network-System and Critical Infrastructure Protection, Access Control and Perimeter Security.
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I, Samuel GANDER of Bennett Street in the parish of Christchurch in the upper ground in Southwark in County of Surrey, Basket Maker .. I bequeath unto my loving wife Mary GANDER all my cotage and tenement situate lying and being in Uphaliford in the parish of Sunbery in the County of Middlesex, now in the occupation of Daniel BUTTON, Labourer, with all and singular [?bucksids] grounds and other appurtances thereunto belonging for and during her natural life with all and singular etc....
(When Mary dies the property in Sunbury should be sold and the money -
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Item I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel GANDER five shillings (to be paid him within [ .......] Samuel's death. To sons John and William GANDER two shillings and sixpence apiece to be paid also in six months or sooner..
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As to the rest and residue of my temporal Estate either real or personal ..... with my rings, household goods, wearing apparel and (?linen) .. to my said loving wife Mary GANDER - also made Executrix and Mr.George(?) ARMSTRONG on Broadwall in parish of Christchurch in the upper ground in Southwark, Surrey, Coalmerchant, Executor.
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Raptor Aerospace work with clients to turn a launch hardware brief into a functional and safety focused design. By conducting a site survey and determining the requirements of the facility Raptor create a bespoke solution with end-to-end project management to ensure that project is delivered.
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Create studio-quality HD videos as you simultaneously record your webcam and on-screen content with just a few clicks. Adjust the talking-head video position and add persona to your training content. Easily edit the videos in Adobe Captivate and add interactivity to multi-screen video-based learning.
In the Automatic chroma key effects page, we looked at how webcam video may be recorded, and the background removed. In this section we'll build on that process. Once you have elected whether or not to include the webcam background removal, you are ready to begin recording both webcam and screen capture at the same time. Captivate will record everything on your computer in full motion, high definition video.
- Begin recording: Once you are satisfied, click the Record button to begin recording.
- Upon completion of the video, Captivate will display a preview of the video including both the screen you captured and the web cam video with a transparent background.
- You can publish directly to YouTube from the preview, or you can click the Edit button to make specific changes to the screen capture and web cam capture in Adobe Captivate.
- You can alter the scale of the videos, add images, text and animation and even add transitions.
- Try clicking and dragging on the webcam video to scale it larger, adjust it to fit the needs of your project.
- To publish the project, go to the Toolbar and click Publish > Publish to Computer.
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- The profile and encoding settings have been preselected to give you the best results, if you are trying to reduce file sizes or tackle complex bandwidth problems, those settings can be adjusted here. You may also adjust the frames per second and key frame interval.
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Matt Keegan serves as President & CEO Leonardo Electronics US Inc. In his role, he is responsible for all aspects of the business. Mr. Keegan joined the company in 2006 and over this time has held several positions including Chief Strategy Officer, Information Officer, Chief of Staff, and Head of Product Innovation and Mission Assurance. While functioning in these roles, he has been awarded two patents, with a third pending for defense-related products across Laser, Electronic Warfare and Unmanned Vehicle technologies. He also serves as a long-standing Officer/Director on the Leonardo Electronics US Inc. Board of Directors. Matt has worked with Oracle Corporation, EDS, Ernst & Young, and KPMG where he led major capture efforts, business development organizations, and service organizations for product implementation services and hosting.
Mr. Keegan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University. He is a distinguished graduate of the National Defense University (NDU) Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) where he was one of only 10 civilians selected as an Industry Fellow. He graduated with a Master of Science (MS) in National Resource Strategy. He was a Visiting Fellow to NDU's Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP). Matt has completed Executive Study work at Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, the Imperial College Business School (London), and the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton).
Prabhu joined Lasertel in 2003, where he leverages 20 years of industry experience in technical development and engineering solutions for optoelectronic components and systems. Prior to Lasertel, Prabhu held the position of Director of Technology at nLIGHT Photonics in Vancouver, Washington. Previous to this, Prabhu directed a team of scientists, engineers and technicians, overseeing the design, development and testing of a variety of laser diode pumps at ADC Telecommunications in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Prabhu also worked as Director of Test and Reliability at Spectracom Inc., prior to joining ADC Telecommunications. Mr. Thiagarajan holds a PhD, MS and BS in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University.
Stan leads Leonardo's Business Development activities in the United States for the Electronics Division. His responsibilities cover a wide range of technologies and products to include electro-optical, infrared, radar, electronic warfare, lasers, defense systems, and land and naval sensor solutions, serving all military branches, other DOD organizations, and the prime contractor community. Stan joined the company in 2003 as the Vice President Business Development for EO/IR and Laser products. Before joining Leonardo Electronics US Inc., Stan was the Director of Business and Product Development at DRS Technologies.
Stan graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science degree in 1978. He has also attended numerous Continuing Education programs and Corporate Executive Leadership programs. He is a member of the Air Force Association, Association of the United States Army, and the Army Aviation Association.
Mark McElhinney focuses on all aspects of Lasertel's operations, including sales and marketing, research, development and testing, finance and administration. Prior to joining Leonardo Electronics US Inc. in 2004, Mark was the Director of Engineering at ADC in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, where he oversaw the development and manufacturing of high-power laser products.
Prior to that, Mark was a Founder and Technical Director of Spectracom in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Markhas also worked for Pirelli Cavi in Milan, Italy; Motorola in East Kilbride, Scotland; and IBM UK in Greenock, Scotland. He is the author of numerous publications and holds a PhD and a B. Eng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Glasgow.
Ken Rozelsky serves as Vice President for Corporate Compliance & Security. In his role, Ken oversees all aspects of import/export licensing, security, ethics and compliances programs. Having retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force, Ken brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years of leadership in the military. Ken began his career as a Weapons Systems Officer flying the F-4, F-15E, F-16 in multiple locations around the world. He served as an Air Liaison Officer commanding the 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron in combat in Afghanistan. His staff jobs focused around acquisition and requirements of weapons, aircraft and communications equipment. Ken is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, and two Bronze Stars. Most recently, Ken was the Director of Air Force International Programs in the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in National Strategic Resourcing with an emphasis on Supply Chain Management from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also has a Masters of Science in Human Resource Management, Development and Training from Chapman University.
Reporting to Matt Keegan, Pat Zajac is responsible for Operations, to include overseeing revenue producing operations within the Sensor Solutions business area, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology. Pat brings 33+ years of experience in roles covering business growth, business execution and business strategy. His roles and responsibilities have included Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Operations Management, Program Management, Line of Business Leadership (P&L) and Strategy. Pat has worked for Leonardo for approximately 19 years; 12 of which were with Leonardo DRS and the balance with Leonardo Electronics US, Inc.
Pat graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a B.S.B.A., majoring in Finance. Over the span of his 33+ year career he has attended numerous courses in Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Negotiation, Proposal and Capture Management, Program Management, Finance and Leadership.
Gladys Walker joined Lasertel in 2006. Having worked mostly in manufacturing environments and the hospitality industry, she has experience providing support and advice to operational managers and executive staff, recruitment and employment, training and development, labor relations, benefits administration, and the development of organizational culture.
Gladys holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and an MA in Organizational Management with an emphasis on Strategic Management from the University of Phoenix. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Resources Institute.


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Like many other things, doors tend to wear as time goes on. Worn doors can often be an eyesore, however with a little TLC (Tender Loving Care) and some sprucing up yourself or a specialist painter and decorator you can have your interior doors looking as good as you new.
Painting and decorating your own home is definitely not for everyone, if however you're inclined to have a go yourself and save some of your hard earned pennies then we've provided some of the basic steps below to painting your interior doors
It will take some effort, but once you see the end result you will know the effort was well worth it.
1. Remove Door
Before you begin painting remove the door from the hinges as well as doorknobs and locks. Once you've done this, lay door flat on the ground. The reason for doing these extra steps is to make the door easier to paint but also prevent paint from running down the door.
Note: While it is recommended to remove your door and lay it on a flat surface, if you have a little more experience of painting and decorating then you can paint your door without removing it from the hinges. If you decide to take this route then you just need to ensure you prepare the area properly. Before you start, place some cardboard or plastic sheeting underneath the bottom of the door to catch any dripping paint, and again as above remove door knobs/handles and locks and store in a safe place
2. Sand down your door.
Use a fine grade of sandpaper to remove any rough edges or pimples on the surfaces of the door. Sanding down the door will help create a smoother finish ensuring the paint can be applied more smoothly and easier as well providing better paint adhesion. Remember to remove all excess dust from the door using a vaccum and a wet rag to finish.
3. Lightly dampen the door.
Dampening down the door surfaces with a sponge or cloth will help ensure the paint will take longer to dry, allowing you more time to apply the paint and therefore dramaticallyreducing the number of brush marks visible
4. Use a Primer
A primer or as it's often called 'undercoat' is a prepatory coating you apply to the door prior to painting. Adding a primer helps the paint bond better to the surface of the door, makes the paint more durable and also provides added protection to the door
5. Sand Again.
After priming just rub over the door once again with fine sand paper to remove any imperfections that may have appeared on the primer coat
6. Use the Right Tools
The best brushes to use will depend on the type of door you're painting. If your interior door has no panels then you'd be best served using a a small foam or microfibre roller or a 3/4inch (7-10 cm) brush. If you're painting a panelled door then we'd suggest you use a 2 inch (5cm) brush
7. Paint the surface of the door.
Start by painting each of the four edges of the door. Evenly apply the paint to the surface of the door and always brush in the same direction as the grain of the wood. Going against the grain is not recommended is this will ruin the finish of your door. When painting panels, use a brush to get the paint into all the groves and corners of each. Then use the roller to quickly coat the panels and then use the brush to to give a smooth finish
You will most likely need to apply two coats of paint in order to have a smooth looking finish.
8. Rehang Your Door
Once the paint has dried, all you have to do is to rehang your door replace the handles and locks and admire the new look of your door!
Painting your door isn't that difficult, You just have to follow all of the steps listed above, an you should have a brand new looking door that you can be proud of.


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iPod inspection: Your best depressing songs
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There's a dark cloud over my head, today, P-Dubs — literally and figuratively. I mean, we haven't even reached the last week of August, and yet for the past few days, it's been chilly and overcast here in New York. What happened to summer? More importantly, why don't I have a good, solid playlist of totally depressing songs for days like this? Clearly, I need one, so I'm going to start by listing my five favorite dirges, then you guys can each add five of your own. Let's get the pity party started!
- Aimee Mann, "Wise Up"
- Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black"
- Coldplay, "The Scientist"
- Macy Gray, "Still"
- Ute Lemper, "The Case Continues"
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