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Adding tile to your home or business decor can elevate a room or any space by adding a touch of elegance and durability. And tiles can be added to virtually any surface, whether it be a floor, a wall, a counter, a table or a backsplash in the kitchen.
There are many high-quality, natural and man-made materials on the market as well as options for the more budget-conscious. A happy medium usually includes ceramic tiles which combine quality with economy.
But many people hear about ceramic tiles as often as porcelain tiles. For the uninitiated, both sound similar. Some merchants use the term interchangeably and may bandy labels to give a product an air of superior quality. But what's the true difference between ceramic tile and porcelain tile? And if there is a difference, which is better for your tiling project?
Ceramic By Any Other Name
First off, let's establish the fact that porcelain is in fact one type of ceramic. Ceramic is a term applied to any kind of clay and mineral mixture which is hardened through firing (heated in an oven). To protect the tile, a glaze or coating is added to the surface to repel water and make it easier to clean.
There is the broader, universal term ceramic applied to all ceramic material tiles (including porcelain), but then there's the narrower definition for those kinds of ceramic tiles (for example, terracotta) that are distinctively not porcelain. Confused? Think of your fingers as ceramic and your thumb as porcelain. Just as your thumb is technically a finger, you will call it 'thumb' for clarity's sake.
Porcelain Chic
Go to most merchants who sell porcelain tiles and you'll notice a premium price over its ceramic peers. Part of this is due to porcelain's historical Italian provenance, a marketer's dream.
But porcelain does have certain characteristics that justify its higher price. Porcelain tends to be less porous than regular ceramic and absorbs less water, making it more resistant to spills and tracked outdoor elements like snow and rain. Also, porcelain tends to be more homogenous in that its coloration goes all the way through as opposed to regular ceramics which may have layers of different colours. If there is scratching or removal of surface material, it may be more apparent with a ceramic tile.
And because porcelain is fired at a higher temperature, often with quartz and feldspar, it is harder and therefore slightly more durable than ceramic.
A caveat: both ceramic and porcelain are best suited for indoors. (For outdoor solutions, consider natural stone or concrete.)
Which To Buy
To be honest, both ceramic and porcelain are for the most part aesthetically similar and lend a luxurious look to any room. Porcelain does have an edge over ceramic with certain characteristics which explains its premium cost.
But with a good glaze, proper installation and care, ceramic can be a more economical solution.
In the end, it really does come down to budget and aesthetics. Not all styles are available in both porcelain and ceramic, and it may behoove a homeowner or designer to choose the style that goes best with the space where it will be installed, whether ceramic or porcelain.
So long as it fits within your budget, a good-looking, high-quality tile, no matter the material, will be the right choice.


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Andr¿ 3000 (aka Andr¿ Benjamin) of Outkast fame will be releasing Class of 3000: Music Volume 1, the first soundtrack collection from his hit animated series Class of 3000.
The album is slated to hit stores on July 3rd, 2007 and follows closely on the heels of the second season kick-off of the series.
Benjamin himself selected 14 of the songs that he has exclusively written and produced for the show to be on the soundtrack. The songs feature the voices of the kids/characters from the cartoon, as well as Benjamin's voice.
Class of 3000: Music Volume 1 Track Listing
1. Class of 3000 Theme
2. Life Without Music
3. Throwdown
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5. We Want Your Soul
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Superior Essex Inc / Nexans S.A.
OFT closed case: Anticipated joint venture between Superior Essex Inc and Nexans S.A.
Affected market: Winding wires
No. ME/1939/05
The OFT's decision on reference under section 33(1) given on 7 October 2005. Full text of decision published 19 October 2005.
Please note that square brackets indicate information excised, or exact figures replaced by a range, at the parties' or third parties' request.
Superior Essex Inc (Superior) is active in the development, manufacture and supply of a wide range of cable, wire and electrical insulation products. Through its subsidiary Essex International Limited, it is active in the supply of winding wires and other related products in Europe. Superior's turnover in the UK for the financial year 2004 was around £ [ ] million.
Nexans S.A. (Nexans) is active in the development, manufacture and supply of cables and cabling systems mainly in the energy infrastructure, telecommunications and electrical wires sectors. Through its subsidiary Hi Wire Ltd, Nexans is active in the supply of winding wires and ancillary products in the UK. Nexans' turnover in the UK for the financial year 2004 was around £ [ ] million.
Superior and Nexans intend to create a joint venture (JV) to which they will transfer assets and shareholdings in their European affiliates relating to the European-based business of development, manufacture and supply of winding wires and related products.
The transaction was announced on 28 July 2005. The administrative deadline is 19 October 2005.
The JV satisfies the share of supply test set out in section 23(1)(a) of the Enterprise Act 2002 ('the Act') in respect of the supply of winding wires in the UK.
The JV participants overlap in the manufacture and supply of winding wires. There are no other areas of overlap between the JV participants in regard to related products.
Product market
Winding wires are used in the production of a variety of electromagnetic devices, such as motors, generators, pumps, control devices and transformers. They are made of bare copper and coated or enamelled with different types of varnish and other insulating materials.
On the demand-side, customers use a broad range of winding wires. The differences between them are the diameter and the coating. The JV participants maintain that the choice of winding wires depends on the specific end use application and the specific customer requirements. Most third parties agree. This indicates that the level of demand-side substitutability between the different winding wires is limited.
On the supply-side, the JV participants maintain that the level of substitutability is very high. In their view, all winding wires are produced in a similar way hence switching production from one type of wire to another can be done relatively quickly on customer demand. This could be achieved within a short period of time (from one hour to up to 12 hours) and at relatively low cost (average cost would be approximately £350) depending on the complexity of the change-over, labour, conductor size and the volume of scrap produced. This view was supported by most third parties.
On the basis of supply-side considerations, the relevant frame of reference will be the manufacture and supply of winding wires.
Geographic market
The JV participants submit that the relevant frame of reference for the
manufacture and supply of winding wires is at least EU wide.
On the demand-side, UK customers appear to use European manufacturers. Evidence suggests that some customers (e.g. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)) are turning to European procurement.
On the supply-side, manufacturers supply across Europe either through a distributor (approximately 20 per cent of UK sales) or directly to end-customers. The level of imports to the UK appears to be high (approximately 50 per cent), which may indicate that the market is wider than national. While Superior has manufacturing facilities in the UK, Nexans has manufacturing facilitates in France, Portugal and Germany. Competitors supplying in the UK are located in Austria, Germany and Italy. In this respect, the JV participants submit that 47 per cent of Nexans sales are allocated to countries outside the three countries in which Nexans has manufacturing plants.
The JV participants also maintain that transport costs are low; products are standardized on a European basis to the International Electro-technical Commission specifications; and prices are based on customer volumes and are not set on a national basis.
Third parties agree that the geographic frame of reference should be at least EU-wide.
In the light of the above considerations, the appropriate frame of reference will be the EU manufacture and supply of winding wires.
Table one below provides the JV participants' and their competitors' shares of supply for the manufacture and supply of winding wires in the EU. Post-transaction, the JV's combined share of supply will amount to [20-25] per cent with an increment of [0-5] per cent.
Table 1: EU Shares of Supply 2004 (see [note 1])
Superior Essex - [0-5]
Nexans - [20-25]
Combined - [20-25]
Dahrentradt - [10-15]
Invex - [10-15]
Schwering - [5-10]
Ederfil - [0-5]
Others - [15-20]
Total - 100.0
The JV participants indicated that there are over 25 manufacturers of winding wires in the EU and described the market as fragmented: post merger six players comprise 73.3 per cent share of EU supply and some 19 others comprise the remainder. There is evidence that the JV will continue to face significant competitive pressure in the UK from EU players. For instance, evidence suggests that IRCE Group has been an effective competitor through Wire Electric Suppliers and FD Simms.
In addition, the JV participants maintain that there is a considerable level of over-capacity in the sector (around 15 per cent, see [note 2]) and that demand in the EU has been declining resulting in prices decreasing by an average of one to three per cent per annum. Third party evidence supports this view.
Barriers to entry and expansion
The JV participants consider that barriers to entry into the UK are low but this has not been supported by third parties.
The primary barrier appears to be cost. The JV participants estimate that the cost involved in building a plant capable of competing effectively with the JV participants would be around £16 million. Third parties estimate the cost to be in the region of £10-30 million. There has been no new entry in the last five years and de novo entry is unlikely given the capital required and decreasing price trend.
The evidence the OFT has found indicates that expansion can be feasible. The parties submit that Euro Metals, a small player, expanded its winding wire distribution business two to three years ago.
Buyer power
The JV participants maintain that customers are extremely price sensitive and have strong bargaining power. The majority of customers are large OEMs or distributors that are able to exercise significant pressure on prices. There is a trend toward electronic bidding for some large customers, increasing downward pressure on price and price transparency.
There is no third party evidence to support the JV participants' view but it is not necessary to conclude given the lack of competition concerns.
The majority of third parties were unconcerned about this merger.
A third party raised concerns about the limited number of providers of varnishes in the EU. Given the absence of any overlap in this segment (Superior does not supply varnishes to third parties in the EU) and that nothing changes concerning the supply of varnishes as a result of the transaction, this segment has not been considered further in this decision. Another third party noted that the JV participants' combined share of supply would be significant within the UK. As discussed above, evidence indicates that the market is EU-wide in scope and on a EU basis, this concern is unsubstantiated.
The JV participants overlap in the manufacture and supply of winding
Post-transaction, the JV will have a share of supply of [20-25] per cent (increment [0-5] per cent) in the manufacture and supply of winding wire in the EU. The JV will face competition from a large number of European players. Moreover, the OFT believes that the sector is competitive with prices falling and a relatively high level of over-capacity. Finally, as noted above, the majority of third parties were unconcerned about the transaction.
Consequently, the OFT does not believe that it is or may be the case that the creation of this merger situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom.
This merger will therefore not be referred to the Competition Commission under section 33 (1) of the Act.
- Source: The JV participants' best per cent estimates.
- European Winding Wire Group's estimates.


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Moore: 2018 Race for Governor Heating Up Early
Monday, May 08, 2017
We're still roughly a year-and-a-half away from the 2018 election, but last week gave us some strong indicators of who will be likely battling it out for the state's top government job.
Two big name Rhode Island politicians--Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and former US Senator and Governor Lincoln Chafee both appear to be making the media rounds in an attempt to lay the groundwork for potential gubernatorial bids.
Asked if he is running, Fung did little, if anything, to dispel the notion.
"I'll have more to say on that later, but I'm taking a very serious look at that race," Fung said.
One things is for certain, Fung sounds very much like a gubernatorial candidate. He certainly wasn't shy about criticizing Governor Gina Raimondo during an interview with former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino on ABC's "In The Arena".
"Like many Rhode Islanders, I'm frustrated. Frustrated at, a little bit of the hypocrisy that's coming out of the Governor's office," said Fung.
Tough Critic
"What is really frustrating for me is...just a couple years ago we had to implement the tolls, because we had to fix the roads, because we didn't have the money to fix the roads. Then all of a sudden, now, miraculously, we're finding $30-40 million of taxpayer dollars for free education for a lot of our students for college. We still have problems in K-12. We still have school buildings that need repair at that level. And you're starting new programs?"
Fung also decried the well-documented problems with the technology systems in our state, in particular the problems with the UHIP system that has caused delays in sending out benefits to the needy.
As Paolino pointed out, that certainly sounds like someone who is all revved up and ready to make another run for Governor.
And why shouldn't he? After all, one could argue, quite convincingly, that if it weren't for the late Robert Healey's entrance into the 2014 election, Fung could have best Raimondo.
Furthermore, there aren't any other GOP names being bandied about for the nomination. Despite the fact that Rhode Island is a heavily Democratic state, we all know voters here aren't averse to voting for a Republican Governor. Make no mistake: the Republican nomination is valuable.
Chafee's Return?
However, there's a factor that could muddy the gubernatorial picture moving forward. Lincoln Chafee may very well try a comeback.
The former Governor (and US Senator, Warwick Mayor and Councilman) also sounds an awful lot like a candidate once again. He's been criticizing Governor Raimondo's investments in hedge funds from when she was General Treasurer (a move that current General Treasurer Seth Magaziner has partly, and wisely reversed). Chafee has also come out in opposition to the proposed power plant in Burrillville.
Further, on Golocal Live last week, Chafee criticized Raimondo's support of giving taxpayer subsidies to private businesses. The practice is done in an attempt to create jobs, but Chafee said that it hasn't been proven to work.
That form of economic development has been one of Raimondo's hallmarks, and has lured companies such as General Electric and Wexford Science and Technology to announce that they're locating offices here in our state.
Muddy Waters
"I'd like to see some subsidies that show that this is a good idea. Because the studies that I've seen show that these public subsidies don't work," said Chafee.
Given how outspoken Chafee has been as of late, it wouldn't be surprising at all to hear him formally announce a bid in the future.
The main question becomes, what would he run as? Would Chafee once again opt for a three-way race, which he successfully orchestrated in 2010? Or would he take on Governor Raimondo in a primary and attempt to outflank her from the left.
Either way would be a difficult path for Chafee. But if we've learned anything over the last 20 years in Rhode Island politics, it should be that we can never count him out.
In any event, it will be, as usual, very interesting to see how the Rhode Island political landscape shakes out over the next year-and-a-half.
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Related Slideshow: Winners and Losers in Raimondo's FY18 Budget Proposal
Criminal Justice Reform
Per recommendations from the Justice Reinvestment Working Group, the Governor is proposing nearly $1 million in investments such as the public defender mental health program ($185,000), improved mental health services at the ACI ($410,000), recovery housing ($200,000) and domestic violence intervention, in her FY18 budget.
English Language Learners
Under the heading of "promoting 3rd grade reading," Raimondo proposed adding $2.5 million to make English Language Learning (ELL) K-12 funding permanent. The Governor's office points out that RI is one of four states that doesn't have permanent funding.
The suggestion was one made by the Funding Formula Working Group in January 2016, who said that "in the event that Rhode Island chooses to make an additional investment in ELLs, the funding should be calculated to be responsive to the number of ELLs in the system and based on reliable data, and include reasonable restrictions to ensure that the money is used to benefit ELLs — and promote the appropriate exiting of ELL students from services."
Car Owners - and Drivers
Governor Raimondo wants to reduce assessed motor vehicle values by 30% - a change that would reduce total car tax bills by about $58 million in calendar year 2018. Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello, however, has indicated that he might want to go further in its repeal.
In her budget proposal, Raimondo also put forth adding 8 staffers to the the Department of Motor Vehicles to "address wait times."
T.F. Green
The "Air Services Development Fund" would get an influx of $500,000 to "provide incentives to airlines interested in launching new routes or increasing service to T.F. Green Airport." The Commerce Corporation set the criteria at the end of 2016 for how to grant money through the new (at the time $1.5 million fund).
Also getting a shot in the arm is the I-195 development fund, which would receive $10.1 million from debt-service savings to "resupply" the Fund to "catalyze development & attract anchor employers."
Minimum Wage Increase
An increase in the state minimum wage is part of Raimondo's proposal, which would see it go from $9.60 an hour to $10.50 an hour. Raimondo was unsuccessful in her effort in 2016 to bring it up to $10.10 — it was June 2015 that she signed legislation into law that last raised Rhode Island's minimum wage, from $9 to 9.60.
The state's minimum hourly wage has gone up from $6.75 in January 2004 to $7.75 in 2013, $8 in 2014, and $9 on Jan. 1, 2015. Business groups such as the National Federation of Independent Business however have historically been against such measures, citing a hamper on job creation.
Cigarette Tax
Like the minimum wage, Raimondo is looking for an increase - in this instance, the cigarette tax, and revenue to state coffers. Raimondo was unsuccessful in her effort to go from a tax of $3.75 to $4 last year. Now she is looking for an increase to $4.25 per pack, which the administration says would equate to $8.7 million in general revenue — and go in part towards outdoor recreation and smoking cessation programs.
The National Federation of Independent Business and other trade groups have historically been against such an increase, saying it will hurt small businesses - i.e. convenience stores. And clearly, if you're a smoker, you're likely to place this squarely in the loser category instead.
As often happens in the state budget, winner one year, loser the next. As GoLocal reported in 2016, "the Rhode Island Hospital Association immediately lauded the budget following its introduction, and addressed that while it is facing some reductions, that it "applauds" this years budget after landing on the "loser" list last year."
This year, it falls back on the loser list, with a Medicaid rate freeze to hospitals, nursing homes, providers, and payers — at FY 2017 levels, with a 1% rate cut come January 1, 2018.
Online Shoppers
The taxman cometh — maybe. Raimondo proposed an "Internet Sales Tax Initiative" — which would purportedly equate to $34.7 million in revenues.
"Online sales and the fact that online sellers do not collect sales tax has created a structural problem for Rhode Island's budget — our sales taxes have been flat," said Director of Administration Michael DiBiase, of the tax that Amazon collects in 33 states, but not Rhode Island. "We think mostly due to online sales, we're able to capture the growth. The revenue number is $35 million dollars — it improves our structural deficit problem. It's an important fiscal development."
Long Term Care Funding
The Governor's proposal recommends "redesigning the nature" of the State's Integrated Care Initiative, by transferring long-term stay nursing home members from Neighborhood Health to Medicaid Fee-for-Service and repurposing a portion of the anticipated savings (from reduced administrative payments to Neighborhood Health) for "enhanced services in the community." "The investments in home- and community-based care will help achieve the goal of rebalancing the long-term care system," states the Administration.
Cutting that program is tagged at saving $12.2 million; cuts and "restructuring" at Health and Human Services is slated to save $46.3 million.
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Director Suseenthiran is all praise for Sridhivya. She plays the female lead in Maveeran Kittu in which Vishnu Vishal plays the lead.
Says the director at the first look launch, 'It is an interesting story aand Vishnu Vishal does a good job'.Equally appreciative is Sridhivya.
She does a stellar perfromance and I am happy to haave worked woith her'.Touted to be a political drama set in 80's backdrop, Vishnu Vishal plays the lead role in Maaveran Kittu and Sree Divya plays his romantic interest in the film.
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Is it safe to drink from PET stainless steel bottles ?
Is it safe to drink from PET stainless steel bottles ?It has come to my attention that a number of recyclable plastic products are dangerous because certain endocrine disruptor, metabolic disruptor or carcinogenic substances leach out from them.
This happens generally with plastic bottles with an SPI recycling code of 7 (marked within the little triangle on bottles). The 7 means it uses "other" resins as material, where "other" can mean some really bad things like BPA.
But how safe are soft drink bottles to drink from repeatedly, over time ? These bottles are marked SPI code of 1, which means they are made from PET, or Polyethylene Terephthalate.
I've read reports that it is safe, but these reports come from parties directly or indirectly interested in its widespread use.
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My heart beats strongly for the kids that come through this center. For those that don't know what the Children's Advocacy Center does, let me enlighten you. The CAC works with children that have been sexually abused. These kids come to the center to tell their story and to work with counselors, the police and child protective services. The goal is to offer a service that assists in the healing process these kids so desperately need. The staff works hard to prepare these kids to testify in court when they have to face their perpetrator(s). They not only use individual and group counseling techniques, but they offer special services to the children and their families, such as dog and equine assisted therapy. They also team up with a group called BACA. Click on the link to learn more about this awesome program. I'm telling you, this center does amazing things.
I know that this practicum experience is going to be hard. I know it's going to be challenging. But, I also know that it will be rewarding to be apart of the healing that's going to take place in the lives of these children that have been so unfairly wounded. Here's to learning and to helping others.
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designs have gained mass appeal. The Cartier status has been heightened by their elegant designs, as well as their innovative, Swiss quality movements. Cartier offers three distinctive types of movements in their timepieces. Cartier produces their Quartz watches, the hand wound Mechanicals, and the automatic winding Mechanical watches. When looking to make a Cartier watch purchase, you will want to understand the differences in these different movements, and how each one will work for you. Today, I'd like to educate you on the hand wound Mechanical movement. What it is, how it works, and is this a good choice for you?
1. Where did the hand wound Mechanical movement come from? Hand wound Mechanicals are some of the earliest movements, dating back to the 13th century. At that time, these movements were ground-breaking. Certainly, watchmaking has come a long way since then, but hand wound movements are still popular, largely due to their continued accuracy.
2. How do hand wound Mechanicals work? The hand wound Mechanical works on the principle of centrifugal force. The winding of the watch, causes a winding of an internal spring. The spring wants to unwind, and when it does, the force it produces provides the energy source for the watch. The components that give rhythm to the movement are the spiral and the balance.
3. How often must I wind my Cartier Mechanical? In order to maintain proper functioning, this type of timepiece must be wound, everyday. It is highly recommended that you wind your watch at the same time each day, to ensure a constant rhythm.
4. Can I over wind the watch? Although, some of the hand wound Mechanical models are equipped with a safety mechanism to ensure you don't over wind, not all are. The best way to wind your Cartier watch is to take it off and hold it in the palm of your hand. Wind the watch slowly and feel for the tension. Stop winding when the watch dictates.
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I am sooo excited! I won a giveaway from the AMAZING Niloulu! Nina and Christine are sooo talented! This is their handmade Clear Drop Bead Statement Necklace on Adjustable 18-22″ Brass Chain and I LOVE it!
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Blocks of Diamonds are Vanilla decorative mineral blocks that do not appear in normally generated maps. They are obtained by crafting nine Diamonds together in a 3x3 square in a crafting grid. They use the same texture on all six sides. While only used as a decorative block and as a means of storing diamonds in a compact fashion in Vanilla Minecraft, several mods in Tekkit such as Equivalent Exchange, RailCraft and RedPower2 use this block in crafting recipes.
Energy Collector (MK1)
Antimatter Relay (MK1)
(NOTE: This must be enabled in the config to be able to craft)
Due to the extreme amounts needed to create a diamond block, An EMC generator is needed. It's EMC cannot fit in a Klein star Ein.


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St. John's Church in St. Petersburg, 8 April 2017 - Prime Minister Jüri Ratas took part in the Estonia 100 celebrations in St. John's Church in St. Petersburg and held a speech. Ratas emphasised that Estonians should never again go to another country's capital to demand freedom, and march for the right of self-determination.
"Understandably I would have wanted to start my speech with elated words appropriate for today's historic event celebrated here," Prime Minister Ratas said. "Unfortunately, the explosion in St. Petersburg's metro and the attack in Stockholm yesterday force us once more to think about the nature of violence. There are still people in the world who want to conquer the minds of innocent people with fear and terror, and force their will upon them," said the Prime Minister.
"The horrific deeds conducted nearby on Monday are the total opposite of what our ancestors were doing here a hundred years ago. The peaceful demonstration of nearly 40,000 Estonians that took place a century ago by its nature is very similar to the marches of our Song Festivals. Mass gatherings of Estonians have been a sign of self-assertion for Estonians throughout times. Atrocities need to be answered with enlightenment and moral superiority indeed."
Prime Minister Ratas emphasised that despite the uncertain situation in the world and continuous conflict in Europe, our independence is better protected than ever before. "Estonians should never go to another country's capital to demand freedom and march for the right of self-determination. I hope that all our marches, manifestations, and mass gatherings are carried by the knowledge that we have navigated through our history alive and we deserve the freedom we have won."
A religious service to give thanks and a concert, to celebrate the passing of 100 years from the Estonians' demonstration in support of Estonia's autonomy took place at St. John's Church in St. Petersburg. The Prime Minister also unveiled a memorial plaqueat at the church to honour the demonstration held a 100 years ago. The events are part of Estonia 100 celebrations.
8 April 2017 marks the passing of a hundred years from the day on which 40,000 Estonians gathered in Petrograd to take part in a demonstration that demanded self-governing autonomy for Estonia. Estonians started the demonstration at the St. John's Church and headed towards the Tauride Palace, which housed the Russian Provisional Government. Four days after the demonstration, on 12.04.1917, the Russian Provisional Government issued an order on the autonomy of Estonia. According to the order, the northern part of the Governorate of Livonia was united with the Governorate of Estonia. The Autonomous Governorate of Estonia was born.
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The Over 40's Warrior Woman Roll Call
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- @Heyside - Day 5 transfer x 2 08/08
- @Arianasmum - Day 3 transfer 08/08
- @Maxwellsmum - Day 5 transfer 13/08
- @pkgjmg - Day 5 transfer x 2 12/08
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- @Green lady - BFFP!!!
- @midnite01 - BFFP!!!!
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13-08-2016 12:05 #1
IVF over 40#37
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13-08-2016 19:25 #2
@Charlie74 yeah it's hard, people don't understand the complexity of infertility so to a point they understand why you aren't around much but only to a point I think. You've got a good chance with your normal embies so try and stay focussed on the now. I've only just spoken out openly to my school friends about our steps in to donor eggs and they haven't known much about the whole IVF thing as we just haven't talked about it and I've avoided a lot of gatherings especially over the past 2 years and especially when it involves partners and kids. Do what you can and do what you need to do to protect yourself and that includes making up any excuse to get out of stuff if you can't do it. Xx
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Ive told ms e that she will be getting a large invoice on her 21st. She had better be earning money by then.
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13-08-2016 20:16 #4
I have had friends comment on our lack of pregnancy/ baby facebook posts. When I try to explain it is because we don't want to cause pain to other friends with fertility issues the response is usually a puzzled expression. People without fertility problems have no idea how painful it is to hear about other peoples pregnancies and baby posts. A friend of mine recently told me of a mutual friends IVF pregnancy. She was early 30's, no fertility issues but decided she wanted kids on her own. So social IVF... and it worked... on her first attempt. I was so crushed. I understand why she would want that. I really do. But the crushing weight of all DH and my natural, medicated and finally 6 IVF attempts made me want to punch her in the face. Why did it have to be so flippin difficult for us!
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13-08-2016 20:29 #5
That's really considerate of you @faithandhopellove I hope I do the same when /if we get there. I'm guessing even after success there is still a lot of scarring, I've heard that from people who have been there. My SIL and brother went through years of trying and IVF and ended up with a ds but I always notice it's my brother who talks openly about their struggles and not her. I guess it's a personal thing and some people have trouble talking about it at all to others even after its all over. I think it's important to always acknowledge it and to be sensitive to others. Good on you. Hope all is well with you and bubs. I hope you're loving being a mum xx
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midnite01. Touching lots of wood and not wanting to jinx anything, but it feels like you're flying under the radar with a lovely uneventful early pregnancy. Are you feeling quietly optimistic yet? Or are you sort of holding your breath and keeping busy? Your DH must be stoked. A scan at the end of the month...is that around the 7 week mark? Huge hugs that you keep progressing as you are.
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The next day, after my morphine injection, they transferred me to a single room in an adult ward. It gave me a good amount of time for quiet reflection.
This was the hospital I wanted to give birth in but on the arduous FET treadmill I've well and truly lost sight of the end game. I visualised a newborn baby in a cot next to my bed and asked myself some hard questions.
I'm so glad I had the hernia repair surgery as there's no way it would have supported a pregnancy. What I didn't expect was appreciating those quiet moments to truly reflect and to make a personal discovery. An awakening.
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14-08-2016 07:31 #8
Tahli I was just saying to a colleague of mine who has just suffered through her third miscarriage in the last 6 months that I'm absolutely gutted and heartbroken for her and she said she knows I know how it feels. I said to her I don't at all, I have never suffered a miscarriage and can't even contemplate the pain. I have no idea what two lines on a preg test would even feel like, I thought at the beginning of this I would focus on the end-the baby, but I also feel like I've lost sight of the end result. I can't imagine ever being pregnant, having a baby or even a family anymore. I am actually starting to get petrified of this de cycle working if that makes sense. I saw my nephew yesterday and it didn't stir up those feelings of love and adoration it probably should've. I'm very much full of self doubt that I'm doing the right thing now. What was your self discovery?
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14-08-2016 10:06 #9
@Tahli @Caesardust I know what you mean about the end result thing - the actual baby. I felt like that when I was doing cycle after cycle - like it was almost about beating the odds and proving the Drs wrong/getting a good quality blast etc. I lost sight of the actual baby part and I think its probably a defence mechanism because so much had gone wrong. Now for good or bad DH and I are even talking about names!! Ive been thinking a lot about if this works and how our life will change, stuff with the house and which room we would use etc. Im allowing myself to think its going to happen as is DH and its scary on one hand but also really lovely on the other. I just feel so sick of being the pessimist.
its funny how the simplicity of laying in a hospital gives you some mental space to think - I had that same experience last year - got out of there and quit my job, it made me realise life was too short to put up with that cr@p!!
I so hope it works for you @Caesardust!!
How are you feeling? @Tahli
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Cornbread Salad
Cornbread Salad? The first time I heard of this I thought, "what the heck?" I love cornbread but the thought of a salad made from cornbread just didn't sound good. But man, I'm glad I tried it! This has become one of my favorite side dishes to take to family dinners. With the holiday season upon us it's time to start planning your holiday menu. Be sure to give this Cornbread Salad a place on your dinner table!
1 Pan of cornbread
1 Can Kidney Beans or Pinto Beans, drained
1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes (use flavored varieties such as tomatoes and green chilies for more flavor)
1 Medium Onion, Diced
1 Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Can Whole Kernel Corn, drained
1 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Cup Ranch Dressing (I prefer to use a Mexi-Ranch dressing.)
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Bacon Crumbles
Crumble one pan of cornbread. Layer 1/2 of the cornbread into the bottom of your dish. On top of the cornbread, layer 1/2 of the can of corn, 1/2 can of beans, 1/2 can of tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 1/2 bell pepper.
Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing. Spread 1/2 of the dressing mixture on top of what is already in the dish.
Layer the remaining cornbread, corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.
Spread the remainder of the dressing mixture on top.
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles.
This salad is best if it is allowed to sit for 24 hours to let the flavors marry together but it can be served right away if you just can't stand to wait.
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Spider veins not only look ugly but they can cause a lot of embarrassment as well. I mean, who would like the greenish blue veins crawling all over the skin when they are wearing a mini shirt, a short dress or any other cute outfit. Many people rely on natural remedies for treating spider veins but they don't work really well if you think long term. If you too are looking for a spider veins treatment in Abu Dhabi, this is the right post for you as it will help you understand the spider veins better and allow you to heal properly.
What are basically the spider veins?
Well, you can think of spider veins are abnormal veins that can develop basically anywhere on your body whether it's your hands, arms, legs or your back. They are usually bluish green or purple in color and can sometimes be painful as well. They are not as prominent as varicose veins neither they are harmful to your over all health. However, they definitely look ugly and most individuals decide to get them removed due to aesthetic reasons.
What are some of the treatment Options for Spider Veins?
Several treatment options are available for people with spider veins. Not all of them work effectively though. Here is a list of few of the most popular ones;
- Ohmic Thermolysis – This treatment option makes use of the controlled heat. This helps to cauterize spider veins. This treatment option is mostly used for treating spider veins on neck and face. However, this is not the most suitable spider veins treatment in Abu Dhabi.
- Laser Treatment – This method involves the use of laser beams which enhance the blood flow in your legs and arms and allow you to eliminate the veins in an effective manner. This is by far the most effective spider veins treatment in Abu Dhabi.
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The Top 13 Cars You Can Buy For Under $100K
Updated November 16, 2018
If any car fanatic was asked the $100,000 question regarding their choice of car, previously you could have bet they would say one of two cars – The Nissan GT-R or the Porch 911 GT3. Nowadays, you can no longer afford either of these favorites, with both having soared way above the $100K mark. Don't panic though, there are still some amazingly awesome cars available in that price range.
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera – $89,400
The ever-increasing price of the Porsche means you are restricted with the standard model. Fear not though, as with an impressive 370hp engine, this beauty can reach 0-60 mph in a super quick 4 seconds. Thanks to the new addition of turbochargers, fuel efficiency in this vehicle is extremely cost-effective.
2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S – $73,250
The C-Class C63 S is unbelievably rapid thanks to its 4.0 liter, twin-turbo V8 engine with a jaw dropping 503hp. The budget of $100,000 allows you to purchase this best of the best C-Class, while leaving you some money for fuel too.
Caterhan 620R – $72,900 (Entire Build – $90,000)
An overwhelming 0-60mph in 3 seconds perhaps makes the steep price of this vehicle worthwhile. You are sacrificing comfort and luxury purely for speed, but if that's your thing, it will undeniably be fun and fast.
2016 Tesla Model S 90D – $89,500
This American car, loved on an international level, relies purely on electricity. This is the not quickest Tesla Model S but it is still a prompt and powerful piece of machinery though, climbing 0-60mph is 4.2 seconds.
Jaguar F-Type S Coupe – $79,100
With the Jaguar F-Type R being out-with the $100K budget, we would have to settle for the F-Type S. One of the most stunning cars on sale today, it boasts rear wheel drive and the manual gearbox, unlike the F-Type R. Despite settling for second best, once you are belted up, and got your foot down, pretty much anything on the road will be pushed to overtake you. Overall, a really good buy in terms of appearance and performance.
Although being beaten on pure power by its M3 and M4 competitors, the small and compact light frame of this car guarantees a ride to remember. Ignoring the statistics of this car in comparison to the other M models from BMW, it will blow you away. You literally can't fight the urge to push this car to its limits, enjoying every second of it. The more you drive this M2, the more you are going to fall in love with it. This is why, despite the M3 and M4 being within the $100,000 budget, we have instead opted for this little beauty.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V – $83,995
Faster than the M5, this car uses V8, 640hp engine to charge from 0-60 in an incredible 3.5 seconds. Its body shape ensures versatility, regardless of its big and bold size.
2016 Range Rover Sport – $79,950
This SUV supercharged V8 engine boasting a 510hp has everything to match the Range Rover in a much more compact version. It's super fun and unnecessarily powerful, which probably makes you want it even more.
2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 – $92,900
All about the luxury as opposed to power. This car isn't about how fast it can go, but more about the first class experience for the driver and every passenger each time they step inside. This Mercedes boasts a HD, widescreen on-board computing, ensuring the driver can access everything easily and of course in style.
2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS – $97, 200
Just about affordable in the $100,000 price range, however only without any added features. This Porsche is powerful thanks to its V8, 440hp engine. The pure power of this car alone makes it tempting.
2016 Dodge Viper GT – $95, 895
Not the top model, but extremely capable and luckily just within budget. If this is the car you would spend your $100K budget on, then we advise that you move quickly – as quick as the Dodge Viper GT. These cars are soon to be removed from market, forever!
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – $79,400
What more is there to say than this car can fly from 0 – 60mph in 2.95 seconds. At the extremely reasonable $79, 400, this mega 650hp is the sports car of all sports cars. The Z06 is genuinely in a league of its own.
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R – $61,295
The Mustang has an excellent price considering the 5.2liter V8 engine with 526hp. Now this is total extreme power! It's considered by many as the best performing car of 2016, and after looking at these statistics we can certainly see why. The strength and ability of this car are absolutely unimaginable.
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Planets of the solar system.
Solar system – 8 planets and over 63 of the satellite, which are opened more often, several dozen comets and many asteroids. All cosmic bodies move in their precise directional trajectories around the Sun, which is 1000 times harder than any body in the solar system combined. The center of the solar system is the Sun – the star around which orbits the turning of the planet. They do not emit heat and not light, but only reflect the light of the Sun. In the solar system now officially recognized as the 8 planets. Briefly, in order of distance from the sun, we list them all. And now a few definitions.
A planet is a celestial body that must satisfy four conditions:
1. the body must revolve around the star (for example, around the Sun);
2. the body must have sufficient gravity to have a spherical or similar shape;
3. the body should not be near its orbit of other large bodies; Continue reading
The planet Jupiter
Jupiter, the fifth in distance from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar system – distance from Sun-5.2 times further than Earth, and spends some turnover on orbit for almost 12 years. Equatorial diameter of Jupiter is 142 600 km (11 times the diameter of the Earth). The period of rotation of Jupiter is the shortest of all the planets – 9 h 50 min 30 s. at the equator and 9 h. 55 min. 40 s. in the mid-latitudes. Thus, the Jupiter, like the Sun, rotates as a rigid body – rotation speed varies in different latitudes. Because of the rapid rotation of this planet has strong compression at the poles. The mass of Jupiter is equal to 318 Earth masses. The average density of 1.33 g/cm3, which is close to the density of the Sun. The rotation axis of Jupiter is nearly perpendicular to the plane of its orbit. Even in a small telescope shows the polar compression of Jupiter and bands on its surface parallel to the equator of the planet
The Structure Of Jupiter
The visible surface of Jupiter is an upper level clouds surrounding the planet. This ensures that all details on the surface of Jupiter is constantly changing its appearance. From sustainable parts known Great Red spot, observed for over 300 years. It is a huge oval formation, the size of about 35,000 km in longitude and 14000 in latitude between the southern tropicheskii southern temperate bands. Continue reading
Solar system, its model and structure
The universe (cosmos) is a whole world around us, limitless in time and space and infinitely diverse in forms, which takes forever moving matter. The eternity of the Universe in part you can imagine on a clear night with billions of different size luminous shimmering dots in the sky, representing the distant worlds. Rays of light at a speed of 300 000 km/s from the most remote parts of the Universe reach the Earth about 10 billion years.
According to scientists, the universe resulting from Big Bang 17 billion years ago.
It consists of clusters of stars, planets, cosmic dust and other cosmic bodies. These bodies form a system of planets with satellites (for example. Solar system), galaxies, Metagalaxy (accumulation of galaxies).
Galaxy (postdegree. galaktikos – milk, milky, from the Greek gala – milk) — a vast stellar system that consists of many stars, star clusters and associations, gaseous and dust nebulae, as well as individual atoms and particles scattered in space. Continue reading


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We, the writers, have a confession to make. In spite of all of our best intentions the LHT blog stopped getting updated. We started strong. We meant to get it updated weekly, but something happened. We got busy. Some how between getting what needed to be done accomplished for the production and the hecticness of being young adults, working jobs outside of the theatre, neither one of us got around to updating after the seventh week.
There comes a point in ever person's life where they have to draw the line of what can and can't be done. The blog got shoved to the back burner, or maybe if we were going to be completely honest, it was taken off the stove entirely.
Between the craziness of the rehearsal schedule, the logistical issues of trying to get everyone and everything organized, there seemed to be more things that needed doing than there were hours in a day to finish them all. We hope that those of our readers understand that our absence here was necessitated by our focus on other aspects.
That being said we will hopefully have some pictures from the show posted shortly.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Production Journal: Week Seven - Training the Hound
We have reached the point in our rehearsals where things are finally starting to take shape. Lines are almost memorized, and true drama and feeling is felt in each scene.
We've had fun "training the hound" lately, teaching him how to walk on stilts and getting a feel for how that'll look in his costume.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Production Journal: Week 6 - Half Way Point
We're finally at the point where we have as much time behind us as we do ahead of us. With just a matter if weeks left until the show, we're frantically trying to finish getting everything ready. For the next six weeks we'll focus on ironing out the glitches during rehearsals and getting all of the other behind the scenes preparations finished.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Production Journal: Week Five - "From the Top of Scene Three!"
"Let's run through that again!" is often heard coming from Holly, our director. There is one way to know when a scene needs work: going over it...again and again. That was what most of week five consisted of. With goof-ups and mess-ups all around, everyone breaks out in laughter in the picture above.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Production Journal: Week Four - A Quick Look Behind the Scenes
Monday, September 1, 2014
Production Journal: Week Three - The Things You'll Never Get to See, Hopefully
I love being able to work with my theater group. It's such an amazing opportunity to work with these kids and get to be able to put together this production. Believe it or not, the production doesn't start off being a seamless show in which everyone knows their lines, their blocking and does it effortlessly with the perfect emotion and expression. That's absolutely shocking, isn't it?!?!
Friday, August 22, 2014
Production Journal: Week Two - Blocking and Stage Fighting
Here we are with our second rehearsal behind us and things are beginning to take shape! I can't even begin to say how excited I am about how well things are going thus far. Starting this week we are focusing on blocking. Blocking is the specific movements during each scene; where the actors move on stage and the actions that bring the story together. The blocking in a scene is anything from a characters entrances and exits, to the usage of props and, something we began focusing on this week, stage fighting.
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Tigers' chief Damien Bates is backing his captain for a top three spot in tonight's British Semi-Final at Owlerton.
Kyle Howarth has been in fine form this season and is fancied for one of the eight places available for the British Final at Belle Vue next month.
Other Sheffield riders Josh Bates and Rob Branford are included in the line-up with Bates battling back from illness to race.
In-form Craig Cook, who will be one of the favourites for the national crown should he get there, is also backed for success by Bates along with former Grand Prix man Chris Harris. He said: "I'm looking forward to this meeting; it will provide some great entertainment. I'm sure Kyle can finish on the rostrum. He's riding nicely for us but he's also doing well in the Premiership at Wolves. I believe the top three will be Cook, Harris and Howarth but I don't know which order they'll finish!
"It's such a good line-up and I think we will see some great competition because the lads are desperate to make it through to the final."
Bates revealed how his nephew Josh has been struggling with illness. "He's not been well and missed a meeting for Leicester - anyone who knows Josh will tell you he hates missing meetings," said Bates. But he should be right for tonight and he'll be pushing hard for a top eight finish. He knows a place in the British Final is a great achievement and with it being on live TV it's great exposure.
"Rob Branford is our other rider and he will find it tough out there but he always gives it his best and he will have the backing of the Sheffield fans. If he can get to seven or eight points he might just make it to Belle Vue."
The meeting is a straight 20-heat format with each rider having five outings each to try and make the top eight.
LINE-UP: Lewis Bridger (Berwick), Josh Auty (Scunthorpe), Edward Kennett (Rye House), Carl Wilkinson (Scunthorpe), Chris Harris (Rye House), Adam Roynon (Workington), Scott Nicholls (Rye House), Stuart Robson (Rye House), Lewis Kerr (Scunthorpe), Craig Cook (Belle Vue & Workington), Stefan Nielsen (Scunthorpe), Adam Ellis (Swindon), Simon Lambert (Peterborough), Rob Branford (Rye House & Sheffield), Josh Bates (Leicester & Sheffield), Kyle Howarth (Wolverhampton & Sheffield)


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What is PML?
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare (in the general population) but serious demyelinating disease of the brain, often resulting in severe disability or death, caused by lytic infection of oligodendrocytes by the JC polyomavirus (JCV).1
Recent data about the prevalence of JCV exposure in the general population is limited. However, a 2009 study of 400 healthy blood donors showed 58% of the study population to have been exposed,2 and exposure in the general adult population with multiple sclerosis has been estimated at 54.9%3. Despite high prevalence of JCV infection in the human population, which typically leads to a chronic, asymptomatic infection, incidence of PML in the general population is very low. While wild-type JCV infection is benign, PML is associated with the presence of virus that acquires certain rare genetic alterations. The emergence of PML is also dependent on impairment of host immune function, thus the susceptibility to this disease is driven by the convergence of rare viral and host factors. PML is primarily seen in patients with HIV-AIDS, but has also been associated with hematologic malignancies, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and most recently has been reported to be associated with certain immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapies.
The pathogenesis of PML is not well understood. It is known that the development of PML, while dependent on the presence of the JC virus, is the result of a confluence of specific viral and host risk factors.
JCV infection is chronic; kidney appears to be the primary site of infection and approximately 19-27% of adults shed JCV in their urine with prevalence of shedding dependent on gender and age.1 JCV is rarely found in blood, and while there have been reports of JCV in brain, bone marrow, tonsil and peripheral blood lymphocytes, viral tropism and lifecycle beyond kidney is not understood. It is therefore unclear how JCV accesses the central nervous system (CNS) and ultimately infects oligodendrocytes in the brain. Recent data suggest that viral mutations in the VP1 capsid protein and/or the noncoding control regions (NCCRs) might result in a change in tropism or replication capacity that is permissive for pathogenic demyelinating brain infection.4,5
The conversion of JCV from a common benign peripheral infection to a rare pathogenic brain infection is dependent on the convergence of host and viral factors. In addition to viral mutations, significant changes to host immune function are also required. HIV-AIDS is the most common context where PML is observed,6 but it is also associated with pathological conditions and certain therapeutics that result in significant immune suppression or immune modulation.
PML prognosis varies depending on comorbidities. If left unmanaged, the mortality rate is 30-50% within the first three months of diagnosis.7 In some cases, intervention can improve the chance of survival, although it is likely that some significant neurological deficits will be permanent. Recent observations indicate that restoration of immune function can support viral clearance and may allow for resolution of PML. However, return of function also frequently leads to an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) that may be associated with relevant brain inflammation and dramatically worsened pathological and clinical picture. Early diagnosis via clinical vigilance and restoration of immune function, while managing inflammatory syndrome, is currently the only course to attempt to maximize patient outcome until an effective therapy is identified.
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1 Bruce Brew, Nicholas Davies, et. al. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and other forms of JC virus disease. Nat Rev Neurol. 2010 Dec;6(12):667.
2 Egli A, Infanti L, et.al. Prevalence of polyomavirus BK and JC infection and replication in 400 healthy blood donors. J Infect Dis. 2009 Mar 15, 199(6): 837-46.
3 Gorelik L, et.al. Anti-JC virus antibodies: implications for PML risk stratification. Ann Neurol 2010 Sep;68(3): 295-303.
3 Bloomgren G et al. Risk of natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. N Engl J Med. 2012 May 17;366(20):1870-80.
3 Carl E. Reid et. al. Sequencing and Analysis of JC Virus DNA From Natalizumab-Treated PML Patients. J Infect Dis. 2011 July 15; 204(2): 237–244. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jir256.
4 Yogo YS, Sugimoto C. The archetype concept and regulatory region rearrangement. In: Khalili K, Stoner GL, editors. Human polyomaviruses: molecular and clinical perspectives. New York, NY: Wiley-Liss; 2001. pp. 127–48.
5 Gorelik L. In PML patients JC virus (JCV) VP1 protein undergoes selective mutations that change its receptor specificity. J Infect Dis. 2011;204(1):103–14. doi:10.1093/infdis/JIR198.
6 Steiner I, Berger JR. Update on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2012 Sep 19.
7 Bruce Brew, Nicholas Davies, et. al. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and other forms of JC virus disease. Nat Rev Neurol. 2010 Dec;6(12):673.


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Organic chemicals locked in rocks buried in south Oman indicate that multicellular animal life on Earth originated 100 million years earlier than previously believed -- well before the so-called Cambrian explosion 545 million years ago, when such complex organisms were thought to have begun evolving and proliferating dramatically.
The chemicals, steroids distantly related to testosterone and estrogen, are a unique marker for sponges.
Their presence in the Oman rock shows that these precursors of bathtub sponges were the dominant species on the planet for as long as 100 million years, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Nature.
Sponges are one of the simplest multicellular organisms alive. They live on shallow sea floors and eat detritus that drifts from above. The walls of their cells contain steroids called 24-isopropylcholestanes that are not present in other species.
"After four decades of research, they have never been seen in unicellular organisms other than in trace amounts," said earth scientist Gordon Love of UC Riverside, lead author of the paper.


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The Connolly Complex featuring the William F. Eisiminger Fitness Center is one of the most complete athletic facilities in the Seattle Metro Area, featuring over 180,000 sq. ft. of recreational, fitness and athletic space.
It is the goal of Seattle University to develop the whole person, and the Connolly Complex and Eisiminger Fitness Center provide a healthful and pleasurable opportunity for physical, emotional, and social participation in sports and recreation.
The North Court is located on the second floor and has one NCAA regulation size basketball court and is the home for our Varsity Women's Basketball team. With a drop-down divider, the court can be separated into two NCAA regulation size courts. This space is primarily used for Athletics, but can be used for our informal recreation, intramurals, and sport clubs.


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One-third of our food supply is dependent, either directly or indirectly, on insect pollination. Honeybees accomplish an estimated 80% of insect pollination. Honeybees are needed to pollinate a variety of fruits, berries, vegetables, tree nuts, oil seeds, and legumes.
A 1999 Cornell University Study reported that the direct value of honeybee pollination is over $14 billion annually. This value only reflects the value of increased crop yields and quality due to honeybee pollination. The study does not assign a value for honeybee pollination of home gardens, wildlife, etc.
Did you know?
Honeybees must tap two million flowers to make one pound of honey.
A worker honeybee makes 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in her entire lifetime.
A honeybee flies about 15 miles per hour.
Honeybees communicate through dance; it is called the waggle dance.
On average, a person consumes 1.1 pounds of honey per year.
A worker bee visits 50-100 flowers in one collection trip.
Worker bees live for 35-45 days.
A Queen bee can lay 3,000 eggs in a single day.
A colony contains:
1 Queen bee
500 – 1,000 Drones in a colony
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She loves to be a girl, and it reveals in her clothes lines.
Electronic clothing remains a novelty, but now it is getting celeb focus in fancy, red carpet-ish settings, which means everyone will believe it is trendy. Many celebs feel they should have their own clothing line to state their exceptional fashions. Not everyone can become a fashion designer; it requires over a well-known name to sell a clothing line.
Reba's line looks like something I might wear but I wouldn't pay extra for a star name on classic clothing. There might be a numerous pieces of clothing in an individual's wardrobe, but nothing equals the pieces of clothing worn on the upper portion of the body, the coat. According to both actual girls and fashion critics, these clothing lines are the worst in the history of trend.
From celeb attires straight in the red carpet to swimsuits last spotted on your favourite reality show star, Hot Miami Styles is the sole place to buy celebrity clothes for less!
Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe's clothing line continues to be dropped from another department store amid rumours that she is fallen out of favour. From undertakings that turn simple hangers into celeb portraits to the ones that use old hammers, these DIY clothing hooks will undoubtedly make the process of keeping tidy much more amusing. I appreciate that the clothing is stylish while observing Paul Frank's fun and free nature.
Star stylist Rachel Zoe's clothing line continues to be dropped from another department store amid rumours that she is fallen out of favour; read on for more. Oh So Celeb is the online destination for the world's top brands and latest women's fashion crazes.
So we partnered with our buddies at adidas NEO Label to create a quiz to see which celeb closet you should steal!
Most of the clothes on both websites are sold out of clothes.
I don't wear clothing with anybody's graphic, not even Betty White.
You'll find the latest from today's greatest designers, as seen in your favourite celebrities Our on-line trend women's clothing store carries a wide range of womens garments, on-line clothing, designer clothes, fashion clothing, and sale clothing. The BBB reports that they are out of business, yet they are still taking orders for his or her overpriced nonexistant clothing line.
I am certain the clothes sell fast because all the clothes are one of a kind. I voted for Reba's clothing line; but she should enlarge (no pun intended) her size range to comprise more plus sizes. Infant/mama was chosen as the exclusive East Coast retailer of this popular clothing line out of Australia.
For those wanting a career in vogue, my best advice is to start a fashion blog or attend an art school.
Mr. Vann worked with the Jackson and Combs families in marketing his upcoming clothing line.
On this website, you'll locate no-fail trend rules, celeb style for a bargain, beauty product reviews, inside scoop about exciting collaborations, our editors' of-the-moment fixations, and more. The have the pick of the litter when it comes to filling their wardrobes, but somehow celeb tots only seem to get it right when it comes to dressing themselves (or, more accurately, when their parents dress them for the day).
I recently bought a pair here at FreeStyle that I wear to work once a week. While recent conjectures of the fashionable tot found her own clothing line are really false—Katie Holmes' representative tells E! Paul Frank has additionally collaborated with GetUncommon.com to bring fashion to your own iPhone.
Our As Seen on Celebs section features the latest in star clothes.
As a leather jacket is itself an symbol of elegance, So, choose your favourite Hollywood coat, pair it with the remainder of your clothing and let the world understand your vogue and rage for fashion. These DIY clothing hooks are offering some enjoyment and creative techniques for adding some personal touches to your ordinary cabinet.
Sometimes what she is wearing makes us assume that she has ballooned up underneath the clothes. So, in honor of NYC's celebration of the finest & most wonderful trends of the season, we decided to analyze our Teen.com readers to see which celeb's clothing line is most like you!
But the pair did not want to wait to introduce fashion-forward Houstonians to the type of clothing they intend to take.
The collection has bright and glittery clothes that will attract a much younger group.
In the poor quality of the clothing to the tacky and intolerable fashions, if the stars really wore the clothes they designed, I believe celebrity fashion would lose all its credibility. He took off his top for a photo and donned exactly the same cap he wore that day, with its logo that reads Delicate Ocean, a clothing brand.
Rihanna's been working really super exceptionally difficult on her new clothing line, including an average denim coat for $150 First of all, how dare you, Rihanna. Fashion designers get their names out there by dressing celebrities and celebrities get their pictures out there by constantly dressing in attention-getting clothing.
The fashion industry loves them back, especially when they endorse or even create their own fashion lines.
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The line practically looks like an upgrade version of Baby Phat.
What makes this line interesting is the preppy appearance turned proper. In 2005 she started her eponymous clothing line, which includes office wear, everyday wear, novelty wear, and sportswear and knit separates in sizes 4-14. Plus size figures could take advantage of her straightforward, clean lines and would so much appreciate the availability.
Success doesn't define us, even though we love what we do. The important thing is our family and kids.
We're taking a glance at eight of the most famous brands among celebrity tots nowadays. With our shop, you have a freedom to love the swing of every season with this set of film leather jackets and coats. With a limited variety of exclusive bits, YouCeleb's own models test drive every thing on the website to help you see what each article of clothing resembles on a genuine woman before purchasing your exceptional thing.
My almost 3-year-old daughter, Ava, received a cunning Paul Frank baseball top and a hamburger tee.
ADORE This designer and brand, it is so fashionable and stylish! And while some lines knock it out of the park (why hello there, L.A.M.B.!), a vast majority fall more in the group of utter hot wreck.
Their Elizabeth and James line is classic yet totally modern and we adore them for it.
The line has everyday wear with jeans, fitted shirts button-ups, jackets and blazers and coats.
Reba's a breath of fresh air — amidst stick-skinny models and celebrities, Melissa reminds us all that you can still beperfect(those eyes!) without theaforementioned stick-thin-ness.
Our set of hollywood leather jackets are made by our qualified craftsman.
Sapling's super cute lines for infants up to 1 year comprise short- and long-sleeved onesies, pants, and rompers in fresh and fantastic patterns.
She is edgy, audacious, she takes risks, she mixes female with masculine and punk — I simply love everything! Suri Cruise is certainly certainly one of the most trendy star children we have ever seen thanks to her prim ballet flats, female dresses, enchanting hair accessories and adorable outerwear. We adore how versatile this apparel is. Regardless of what your design is, this piece exudes fashion and bump-love all at once — and that is what it is about!
Little Maven will cost $26-$88, and is designed for children up to 4 years of age. And she would've gotten away with it, also, if it weren't for those meddling kids (me)!
Our team of style pros follows the latest trends in Hollywood fashion and handpicks the most used celebrity worn brands. It's not surprising that almost every designer label has at least one faithful celeb follower. Like most parents, my iPhone background is always a picture of my children!
The cell phone cases aren't my design, but it is a fun choice.
Even the stars themselves rock the line (take a look at the gallery). The line has sweat pants and jeans and distinct Tshirts with the Harajuku Lovers on most parents. Simmons has come out with a newer line for the young woman in all of us.
KLS has recently expanded the line to contain footwear and bag. KLS declared the line last spring but it's yet to reach stores or the online market.
Go ahead, attempt to look at that cover and not smile! Redbook describes her as having "changed Hollywood," and they are entirely right.
The best part is that everything is made of organic cotton and all-natural vegetable dyes– nothing awful touches that soft baby skin. Sign up for our picks for the best things to see, do, eat and research with the kids in New York.
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Arizona Diamondbacks star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is going to miss the remainder of the season because of a broken left hand. A stunning photo gallery shows the love a family has for its stillborn infant.
Due to my friend Emma — it is the most precise crop top to Kristen's I've seen! The owner of this website makes no representations regarding the correctness or completeness of any information on this particular site or found by following any link on this site.
I've made my fair share of fashion no-no's, but then again I do not have paparazzi following my every move! After our interview, I'd Narey drive me up to the scene of the TV encounter. Heather's web site says the new brand "is about to show there's nothing trashy about recycling unwanted clothing!" Paul couldn't agree more that recycled clothes can be trendy — simply not the ones Heather "made." Celebitchy.
It ended up being a blast making it and a fresh experience for fargo.
My personal group comes from theories and ideas I've been educating since I started accumulating clothes. Jennifer Lopez has twice been seen in clothes from the set, including a tuxedo-style apparel named after Cameron Diaz.


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Completed Dissertation: A Taxonomy of Media Usage in Multimedia (T-MUM)
9 May 2003
I completed the dissertation research in late spring of 2003. The dissertation was approved, and recieved the appropriate signatures by May 9th. The abstract, acknowledgements, and complete report can be viewed here - be advised that the complete report is approximately 10 mb and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (if you don't have the reader, get it here).
Presentations at George Washington University
24 October 2002
I visited George Washington University in the fall of 2002 during the intial research and development of T-MUM. Drs. Martin, Heller, and Aleem were kind enough to invite me to present my theories at their Computer Science Colloquium and also to Dr. Aleem's multimedia class. Feedback during these presentations influenced methods used in later evaluating T-MUM and also the T-MUM model itself. The abstract, my bio (at the time), and PowerPoint slides are available here.


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Hello Everyone,
So i find myself with yet another lipstick, but honestly i find myself thinking more along the lines of why has it taken me so long to add this little beauty to my collection! So when i usually go to the mac counter and look at lipsticks i find myself looking at the bolder colours but well i wanted a colour which was more of a day time/easy wearing lipstick for everyday use and by gum i think i have found the perfect one…
Creme Cup is a cremesheen lipstick which means the formula is creamy, sheer and has a glossy finish on the lips, i like to wear Creme Cup by applying it on my lips and dabbing in so i just get a slight and subtle bit of colour pay off, but the colour is easily buildable if you prefer a slightly stronger colour payoff. – which ever way i choose to wear this lipstick i am just in love with the colour!
The colour is a dusky, soft pink, and i think its safe to say you can rock this for the day time look with a soft neutral lip, or even the night time look pair it with a strong, dramatic smokey eye, that would just be an amazing look! – personally Creme Cup has become one of my all time favourites and i just cant believe it's taken me so long to buy it!
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Cynthia Lynn Blandford
Cynthia Lynn Blandford, Honorary Consulate General Republic of Liberia in Atlanta, Georgia was appointed by Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia in 2009, as Liberia's first African American female Honorary Consul General. An Atlanta businesswoman in her own right, Hon. Blandford is President and CEO of Global Strategies for Good, LLC, a resource development and relationship management firm specializing in international business-to-business matchmaking, fundraising and travel and tourism and has conducted over 20 business, education, medical and tourism trips to Liberia in collaboration with Delta Air Lines and others.
Honorable Blandford provided leadership on the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Georgia Ports Authority and the National Port Authority of Liberia and played a pivotal role in discussions with Delta Air Lines concerning direct flights to Liberia. She established the University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) where 21 colleges, universities and educational institutions have joined in providing collaboration, joint research, faculty and student exchange and study abroad. The UCL is a partnership with the Liberian Ambassador in Washington, D.C.
Hon. Blandford was born in Elmira, New York, and was raised in Ithaca, New York. She has a B.A. from Georgia State University and holds a Certification in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from Indiana University. Her accomplishments have been recognized by Essence Magazine, Tuskegee Airmen as well as Georgia's Secretary of State. Accomplishments include the "Global Image" Award bestowed by the President of Liberia for her outstanding work with Delta Air Lines,the Vice President of Liberia's "Outstanding Work and Dedicated Service" in Organizing the Liberian Business Summit in Atlanta, GA, a "Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition" from Congressman John Lewis, the Martin Luther King Torch of Peace Awarded by Georgia State University, and the Atlanta Business League's 100 Most Influential Women Award. For more information about Hon. Cynthia Blandford, please visit www.liberianconsulatega.com. ###


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The road to Kissimmiee, Fla., gets underway locally with the district volleyball tournaments for Pace, Milton, Jay and Central.
For Pace and Milton the road starts in Navarre where the Lady Patriots have the number one seed after finishing with a perfect 14-0 mark in district action and losing only three games all season.
While Pace is ready, Milton is getting ready for a bigger challenge as they face tournament host Navarre on Tuesday after going 8-12 overall under first year head coach Chelsey Adams.
"To be successful in the tournament we have to play with confidence, to our potential, and believe that we are a good team," Adams said. "We are able to compete with any team in our district.
"We have struggled with confidence issues, but we can play with any one if they choose to."
The Lady Panthers, whose highlight this season was a four set win over Pensacola Catholic, will face Navarre at 7 p.m.
The other district tournament will be held in Allentown and will be hosted by the Lady Jaguars of Central High.
While it should be an interesting tournament for Central and Jay, the Lady Royals have a goal in mind.
"We just want to make it to the championship game and get to the playoffs," said Jay head coach Scott Campbell. "It would be the second year in a row and that is something that hasn't been done since 1989."
For Jay, who earned the number two seed, the season started out slow despite finishing at 11-6 to earn the second seed.
"During the summer we were not very good," Campbell said. "We had a camp at the end of the summer and implements those drills at our practice and we feel like we have continued to get better."
The long season at one point caught up to the Lady Royals, who start two freshman and two sophomores, but they have gotten their second wind headed into their first round match against Northview.
"The season sort of dragged on for the younger players," Campbell said. "Now I feel like they have caught their second wind.
"Our key in the first round is to play well at the net against Northview and serve the ball well."


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BMC for redefining high-rise from 70m to 120m in Mumbai
In a move that could change the city's landscape drastically, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now proposed to cut the procedure involved in constructing high-rise buildings. It has proposed to do this by redefining a high-rise from the current 70m (around 23 storeys) to 120m (around 40 storeys).mumbai Updated: Feb 12, 2015 00:44 IST
In a move that could change the city's landscape drastically, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now proposed to cut the procedure involved in constructing high-rise buildings. It has proposed to do this by redefining a high-rise from the current 70m (around 23 storeys) to 120m (around 40 storeys).
Currently, any structure that exceeds 70m requires the special approval of the high-rise committee (HRC). This HRC is in-charge of checking the structural stability of proposed high-rises. The BMC's move will ensure buildings between 70m and 120m don't fall under the purview of the committee, thereby cutting down on the procedure to construct such buildings.
The civic body put forth the proposal in a presentation last week to the Union urban development ministry. While architects have welcomed such a move, its implications on the city's infrastructure, along with increasing the densification of areas remain to be seen.
The move comes days after state authorities attempt to lift restrictions on the floor-space index (FSI) for construction in the city. Both these proposals will lead to a significant vertical growth spurt for the city in the next few years. It is also likely to be opposed by some planners and environmentalists, who point out the city does not have the kind of infrastructure and amenities to cope with such a spurt.
The civic body may also look at suspending HRC and instead, empanel licensing agencies to offer certification.
The HRC has its fair share of critics. Architects and builders have often blamed it for delays in deciding the fate of proposals.
Welcoming the move, Shirish Sukhatme, chairman of the Practicing Engineers architects and town planners association (PEATA), said, "On an average, each proposal would take at least a year to be cleared by the HRC alone. They would often look at issues that were not under their purview."
Additional municipal commissioner SVR Srinivas said such a move was long pending. "While it is still under consideration, most buildings today touch 70m. Hence, we thought that 120m will be a more realistic height limit to keep so that structural safety is taken care of and business is not harmed."
This limit extension was also proposed by former civic chief Subodh Kumar in 2012. However, the state didn't respond to the request. Civic sources said with the state's recent focus on making it easier for businesses to grow, an approval for the proposal seemed likely.
Architect Nitin Killawala, however, said such a blanket extension was undesirable. "It is a myth propagated by the real estate industry that high-rises translate into affordable housing. They can be good in areas that have supporting infrastructure, but not everywhere across the city."
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Im not able to check my email today? any ideas
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