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EAT IRON FORTIFIED RICE and SAY GOODBYE TO ANEMIA
Iron Fortified Rice (IFR) will be launched in Olongapo City in October and will be available soon in the market.
It is part of Mayor James Gordon, Jr.'s efforts to fight Iron Deficiency Anemia on children and adults in Olongapo City. The program is called Iron Fortified Rice (IFR) or "Bigas na dinagdagan o sinangkapan ng IRON," as a medium-term strategy for the control of nutritional anemia.
"Rice is an excellent vehicle for fortification, because Filipinos are basically rice-eating people regardless of income. Rice is the staple food in all regions of the country, although it is commonly combined with corn in the central Philippines. If fortified rice was distributed to the general population, it would reach practically every Filipino," Mayor Gordon explained.
He added that fortification is a strategy geared towards improving the nutritional quality of the food supply and it will be effective and feasible when the vehicle chosen is widely consumed by the population at risk.
Based on 2003 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) the following groups are anemic or suffering from IDA: 7 out of 10 infants aged 6 months to less than I year; 3 out of 10 children aged 1 to 5 years old; 4 out of ten young children aged 6-12 years old ; 4 out of 10 pregnant women and 4 out of ten lactating women.
According to research, micronutrient malnutrition is now the focus of the world's nutrition community because of its largely covert deleterious effects on large portions of the population, including physical and mental deformities, high risk of infection, low work productivity, and increased mortality in young children. Iron deficiency is the most widespread of the micronutrient deficiencies.
IRON is very important nutrient needed in the formation of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. It improves physical and mental performance, prevents anemia and strengthen the body against infection.
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (IDA) is a condition of the body when the hemoglobin level, the red coloring of the blood is below normal level which is <>
How do you know that a person is suffering from IDA?
A person is suffering from IDA if he is experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
Body weakness
Easily gets tired
Feels dizzy
Has poor appetite
Finds difficulty in getting to sleep
What will happen if a person is suffering from IDA?
During pregnancy
Inadequate pregnancy weight gain
High possibility of: delivering preterm infants, miscarriages, abortions, low birth weight babies
During lactation
Low iron content of breastmilk
Higher vulnerability to sickness
In children:
poor concentration
slow learner
long term effects on mental and motor function
poor growth
easily get sick
In Adults:
cannot work well (longer periods)
easily get tired
In adolescents:
delayed start of menstruation
slower tempo of growth
easily get sick
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8 October 2013, 10:15 | Updated: 8 October 2013, 10:42
Crizzly ramps up the dub on Jay Z's incredible 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' album track.
Things just got real crunky on 'Tom Ford' thanks to Crizzly. The Texan producer, who is in the middle of pioneering his own genre - crunkstep - has just dropped a remix of Jay Z's standout track from 'Magna Carta Holy Grail'.
According to the producer's Soundcloud, the remix was put together on the road and sees Crizzly - real name Christopher Lee Marshall -take everything that's great about 'Tom Ford' and take it to a whole new level.
WARNING: This remix contains strong language that some people may find offensive.

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Cafe O'Lei Napili CLOSED in November of 2012. It was an excellent mid-priced dinner restaurant in the Napili Shores condo in Napili, on the west side of Maui, a few miles north of Lahaina and Kaanapali Beach. It was at 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road, at the former location of Fish & Poi, and before that the location of Orient Express. This is at the same condo complex as the Gazebo restaurant. Phone 808-442-3700.
Cafe O'Lei is a group of Maui restaurants that included this Cafe O'Lei Napili, plus Cafe O'Lei Kihei and Cafe O'Lei at the Dunes Maui Lani. All are very good and all give you the opportunity to enjoy some of Maui's best food without having to pay the high prices of many of Maui's fine dining restaurants.
Cafe O'Lei Napili was an indoor restaurant with a small view of the distant ocean, plus a pretty view of gardens, a koi pond, and a small waterfall. The menu included Maui's best French Onion Soup en Croute, and several sandwich choices, as well as seafood, chicken and steak entrees. See the menu list and food photos below for details. It was open for dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday-Monday).
If you are staying on West Maui, this was a very good place for dinner at reasonable prices, away from the crowds.
For reviews of other restaurants on this side of Maui, see West Maui (Lahaina Kaanapali Napili Kapalua) restaurants.
Cafe O'Lei menu (subject to change) $$ Moderate
Appetizers and Salads:
Onion Soup en Croute
Caesar Salad with or withing fish or chicken
Crab Cakes
Manoa Lettuce Wraps
Fried Calamari
Kalua Pork Quesadilla
Curry Chicken Salad
Shrimp and Papaya Salad
Crab Club
Grilled Vegetable
Roast Turkey
Bill Eby Burger
Mac Nut Crusted Chicken
Brie Bacon Tomato
Menu continued
Tempura Mahimahi
Shrimp Linguine
Blackened Mahimahi
Crisp Boneless Chicken
Togarashi Seared Ahi
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken
Char-broiled Ribeye Steak


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Aloe Vera is a very beautiful and easily grown succulent. It grows in clumps approximately 50 to 100cm tall with leaves that look more like spikes filled with the gel used often in cosmetics and moisturizer.
The origin of the plant is unclear but is believed to be native to Africa with over 100 closely related plants growing throughout the northern regions of the continent.
Growing Guide
Aloe Vera thrives in hot climates, growing rapidly and producing small offsets within 8-12 months. In colder climates it can still be cultivated easily by moving it indoors during the colder months. As long as it is situated near a sun-filled window it will grow well.
It's propagated easily with one well established mother plant producing upwards of 5-10 small plants each year and each transplanted juvenile reaching full maturity within 8-12 months.
Plants are propagated in one of two ways, both by seed and by offsets. Offsets are shoots formed near the base of a fully grown Aloe Vera plant and are transplanted to a new pot. This form of propagation is much more common than planting seeds as it is quicker and has fewer complications. The small transplanted offsets are exact clones of the mother plant and will mature over the next 8-12 months and begin to form their own offsets.
Aloes hate to sit in overly saturated soil; a term known as wet feet, so planting in free draining potting mix is a must. Adding river sand to increase the drainage is a common practice among Aloe Vera growers and is highly recommended to avoid rotting roots that will compromise the health of your plant.
Watering Schedule
A common mistake observed in many would-be Aloe Vera growers is under watering. Even though Aloes appreciate free draining soil and the full heat of a warmer climate, they still need a decent amount of water during the summer months to stay well hydrated and happy.
A well watered and healthy plant will look vibrant and green and the succent's leaves will be full of a gelatenous jelly-like liquid. Many growers apply the inner gel from the plants leaves to burns and it is a common ingredient used in moisturizers, sunscreens and other cosmetics.


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Oil industry in Libya is being sabotaged by employees and militant groups. In the last two months oil production now stands at less than 100,000 barrels per day. Libya which once was 17th in world oil production rankings is facing huge problems as militant groups are not letting the oil production continue as they have imposed a blockade on oilfields and terminals.
The hiatus has caused this North African country more than $5 billion in losses and due to that protesters are even asking for the ouster of Libya's prime minister. Strikes by government employees at oil export terminals were recently joined by armed militants and defected soldiers which has further aggravated the situation.
Ali Zidan Facing Huge Problems
Once a net exporter of oil the Libyan government is left without a choice; now it imports fuel due to the continuing stalemate in the country. This was well expected since the beginning of the post-Moammar Gaddafi period, it was clear there would not be peace, but a lot of struggle as the militant groups who fought against the dictator are now working as pressure groups and want their share in power and profits.
A major problem for Prime Minister Ali Zidan has been to control the combustible mix of tribal feuds, disgruntled employees and renegade militias who have been generating unrest after Moammar Gaddafi was killed. Another handicap he is facing is that Libya has new police and army which do not have much experience handling the experienced militia groups.
Closure of Onshore Oil Facilities
Major blow for oil production in Libya came when several of the onshore oil facilities were closed that led to the fall in production. Even Libya's Deputy Oil Minister Omar el-Shakmak admits that the ongoing situation will have a grave impact on the national economy. The current oil production of 150,000 barrels per day is less than 10 percent of its pre-war levels.
Warning from Libya' Central Bank
The central bank of Libya has warned that the country may lose its contracts from foreign companies if the situation continues like this. The net loss due to less oil production may lead to financial losses for the government and which in turn may not be able to pay civil servants.
As Libya is facing a shortage of diesel fuel oil for electricity plants due to sit-ins, the government is mulling several plans to disperse them; one of them could be using force.
To contact the reporter of this story: Jonathan Millet at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Lots of good things come from The Comfort Farm-and in fact, many fruits used in my jams and preserves are grown at the farm and many fruits are picked from neighboring farms. The goodness of all of these yummy treats come from the purity of the ingredients used and the old-fashioned way in which they are made.
Please note that the availability of edible items from the farm is dependent upon the season-because only the freshest of ingredients are used-always.


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In the beginning…
My games are normally light and fun, with lots of comic relief and some fun adventures. My campaign is home-brew and I run my own little world that has elements from Forgotten Realms, many books and movies, and the twisted recesses of my mind.
I like to keep groups small 4-5 players, I have played and GM'd larger groups and find them a little difficult to keep control of. Most times it is just a breakdown of focus. I like to run a more story driven game and player focus is needed to do that. To this end player investment into their characters background and motivations helps with story aspect.
To get the players involved we had separate mini sessions to play through and develop the character histories. The players were asked what their class would be and what their future plans would be, not as a group but as individuals. The background was selected to fit with the future plans, a defining childhood moment, or family trait. The years from a first childhood moment to the age that the players chose to start at for 1st level were played out. Some of the characters got some special abilities, skills, items, or trinkets. These early activities also affected the starting coin of each character.
The Setting
When I started planning this campaign, I was planning on starting with an almost "Goonies" style adventure. The players all came up with very dark beginnings. Not just dark but witnessing the slaughter of whole families and communities as young children dark… Goonies would just not work for this group.
The Game Begins
All of the characters have found themselves in the town of Ecron's Gate, a small port city run by a minor lord. Upon entering the town the adventurers (since that is what they now are) hear of different happenings in town and a few local rumors. Some have come to town with tasks in mind, some just for the new experience but all know that the paltry coin will not last long and they will need to find a way to make more…


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Maker & Age: Believed to be European; early 1900s
Details: This handsome, glossy brown German shepherd doggie leads me to believe it had its origins in Europe, dogs being a popular subject for the German, Czech and English pottery makers. The bank was fired at an unusually high temperature as evidenced by the glossy look to the exposed clay on the bottom, a look that is similar to other high temperature fired pieces such as porcelain. A flaw inside the right ear of the dog is the result of the high temperature firing.
Somehow the bank has survived in super condition for around 100 years so there is a good chance that it started life a salesman sample from a canvassing kit that was carried from household to household for potential customers to view, with a minimal amount of handling and usage for collecting coins, which so often shortened the life of any pottery bank.
Dimensions: 4.75" high X 3.25" wide X 4.25" front to back
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Now that HP has officially announced the 2133 Mini-Note PC, I'd like to discuss why I don't believe it will succeed like the ASUS Eee PC has. Note that since I don't have a unit in my possession, I can only base my analysis on what the initial reviews have observed. (By all means, if HP wants to send me a sample to review, I'd be more than happy to do so…) For reference, the Notebook Review article is what I'll be speaking to mostly.
I previously wrote about the HP 2133 mini-notebook back when it was but a rumor in the blogosphere. I touched on some key points it aimed to address, namely screen size, keyboard usability, and battery life. By combining these three improvements with what the Eee PC does well, I reckoned it could be a very compelling choice in the sub-notebook space, assuming appropriate pricing. It looks like HP's nailed two of the problems, completely missed the third and added a few issues of its own along the way.
Screen and Keyboard
Let's talk about the good things first – the screen and the keyboard. There will be people who dislike the WXGA resolution display (1280×800) on a relatively small 8.9″ display, but I think it's great. That's a ton of real estate – the same as most mainstream widescreen laptops these days, which means you're really not sacrificing much, despite having a much smaller chassis and display. The keyboard is also significantly larger than what the Eee PC has, advertised as 92% of the regular size (although there's some weirdness going on with the number keys). These two key improvements over the 7″ Eee PC could make the 2133 a significantly more useful productivity tool. That is until you reach the next couple points.
The Steve Ballmer
Battery life, battery life, battery life. Battery life, battery life, battery life. (Imagine me saying that while dancing on a stage if you like.) You cannot make a small, portable, mini-laptop, touting it as the mobile internet browsing, email writing machine and then give it about 2 hours of battery life. That's what the reviewers are getting on the 3 cell default battery (productivity work gives anywhere between 2 and 2.5 hours). Granted the review samples are running Vista, which isn't exactly the most efficient system, but if you're selling them in that configuration, make sure it works well. Upping the battery to the 6 cell (55Whr) makes it awkwardly thick towards the rear and brings the weight up to over 3.2lbs, making the whole 'just toss it into your bag' proposition go out the window. And even then, the 4-4.5 hours of battery life isn't anything to brag about. The Dell XPS M1330 I'm typing this on gets close to 4 hours of productivity battery life on the standard 6 cell (56Whr). How does a 8.9″ display, an ULV VIA C7-M processor, and integrated graphics consume almost as much power as a standard voltage Core 2 Duo, a discrete 8400M GS video card, and a 13.3″ LED backlit panel?
VIA As a Scapegoat
Many people are blaming the CPU, a VIA C7-M ULV ranging from 1.0GHz to 1.6GHz, for almost all of the machine's problems. I don't believe this to be the case. However, it may very well be the cause of one problem – performance. Typically performance would be a non-issue for laptops in this category. The ASUS Eee PC wasn't designed for number crunching, but at least internet performance was fluid. Based on Notebook Review, the tasks the HP 2133 was designed for, internet usage and productivity, are somewhat hindered by sluggish performance.
On paper the 1.6GHz VIA C7-M processor should provide excellent speed for general computing tasks. In reality, web pages rendered slower than expected, multi-tasking was painfully slow, and most processor-hungry applications like Photoshop or video encoding software just didn't like the VIA processor. – NBR
I'm not worried about Photoshop or encoding performance, but web page rendering and multitasking issues? With the reviewed system being the absolute top-of-line 2133 (1.6GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, 160GB 7200RPM hard drive), it should eat up multitasking with ease. Slower than expected web page rendering is appalling. Whether these issues can be chalked up to Vista remains to be seen (hopefully some testing with the SuSE Linux version will show a different outcome), but regardless, as I mentioned above, the out-of-box experience is what most people will end up having and it's not looking good. In addition, heat dissipation seems to be a problem, and for a laptop that's very portable, having the fan constantly running and the bottom of the chassis heating up to close to 50C are not conducive to classroom use or use on one's lap.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Courtesy of Notebook Review.
One reason HP may have decided to go with the VIA platform is the upcoming Isaiah processor. It looks like it could be very well suited for the mini-laptop design, and being pin compatible, it should be a simple switch over for HP when it becomes available. In the meantime, the top-end 2133 will be stuck with a processor that performs similarly or worse than the 900MHz Celeron M in the Eee PC. I don't even want to think about what the user experience would be like with the 1.0GHz C7-M for the $499 version.
Pricing is out-of-line
Add that all up and we come down the price. The starting $499 price isn't bad, until you consider the $399 Eee PC will vastly outperform it and weight half a pound less. If you can wait for the 8.9″ version of the Eee PC, you'll get a similar sized display as well (albeit at a lower resolution). When you start moving up the 2133 price chain, things get expensive awfully fast, with $50 more giving you a 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, and a 120GB HDD. the $749 model gets you a 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, and a 120GB 7200RPM drive. The samples reviewed by most sites included a 160GB 7200RPM drive, which will add even more to the price. When you consider the laptop from a performance point of view, it's an abysmal price proposition. At the top end of its price range, I'd imagine even something like the $999CAD XPS M1330 would start to enter into the equation, with similar battery life to the 6-cell 2133 and about a pound heavier, but sporting a full Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive, not to mention other features.
The Best Case Scenario
The best case scenario for the HP 2133 Mini-Note currently being reviewed would be that the power management system isn't functional. That would explain things like the heat dissipation and poor battery life. I've asked the reviewer at Notebook Review to confirm that the expected power saving features (such as downclocking the CPU and/or voltage) are working, but I haven't heard back yet. The nicely designed shell and gorgeous screen and keyboard are more than offset by failing at the one the thing it's designed to be, a mobile, internet browsing and productivity machine. Without some serious changes, it'll be but a pretty face.


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49 and standing tall
So today I ground off ogres in ferelas to 48 and then I went to searing gorge and did quests... which was an alright idea cause most of the quests were kill everything in this area for a while. I got like 70% to level and then went to tanaris to finish it off with a couple quests. Quests in the grinding area seem to speed me up... If not for those quests it would have taken me an extra hour to level. Although random 60 alliance kept running by, dismounting and then proceding to gank the shit out of me. I dont know what the hell about this gets them off... killing a naked troll? Or one shotting someone they dont even get honor points for? I joined some random guild my good buddy zeath hooked me up with... But they are not alcoholics and they dont swear enough or make fun of people for my taste. So I decided its finally time to apply to get into the guild I joined the server for. Nightmare on Elf Street... a bunch of friends and family are actually in that guild.
Alas poor Risen... you will always hold a special place in my heart.
People keep telling me to put some damn pants on... I wonder if this is going to progress to threatening to cut my legs off soon.
Along with the whole clothing thing do trinkets count? Cause I have like a sponge or something that removes a bleeding effect. Luffa the wonder sponge. Its more like a secret extra spell than anything else... Doesnt add stats, doesnt add armor... its a spell remove bleeding. I'm gonna consider it that.
Oh something interesting to talk about is the talents I've been picking. I've basically gone down the beast mastery tree. Making my pet as much of a DPS powerhouse as possible. I havent spent points in that tree aside from making my pet hit harder. It is incredibly usefull in pvp to do a bestial wrath so then the damn warlocks and mages cant do crap to it. Also bestial wrath makes my pet giant, red, and deal +50% damage. Intimidation is another good one, a 3 second stun that can easily change the tide of the battle. I recently added +30% pursuit speed which came in handy when a elf tried to run a way... Too bad for him chunkasaurus recently got his running legs on. He chased him down into a river and mauled him to death. So aside from that I put points into marksmanship. The talent that reduces mana for my shots and the one that increases crit chance by 1% for each point. My build works suprisingly well in pvp as well as pve just make sure you hit the mage hard and fast.
In other news, the game is still just as easy.
/played 9 days 4 hours
Interesting Facts:
-I miss Risen
-WoW is my anti-drug
-I wonder if this could lead to a job as a game tester for mmo's?


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Review: Red Sparrow
PLOT: An injured Russian ballerina (Jennifer Lawrence) is forced by her cold-blooded spymaster uncle (Matthias Schoenaerts) into becoming a "sparrow", an elite group of spies chosen for their attractiveness who use their sexuality to extract information from targets.
REVIEW: RED SPARROW is director Francis Lawrence's most accomplished film as a director. Having begun with CONSTANTINE and I AM LEGEND before joining the HUNGER GAMES franchise, this is a starkly different entry into his filmography that suggests a maturing director who's looking to take some serious risks. The same goes for his star, Jennifer Lawrence, with this being an unexpectedly daring film for both of them. While the premise seems to suggest a stylish actioner in the vein of ATOMIC BLONDE, RED SPARROW has more in common with John LeCarré, in that it's a gritty, unglamorous spy yarn that would be defiantly anti-commercial were it not for Lawrence playing the lead.
Based on the novel by Jason Matthews, an ex-CIA agent, Lawrence's heroine, Dominika Egorova, is a good fit for the star. Only adopting a modest Russian accent, we see her as a star ballerina whose career is ruined by a jealous rival. Her obsessed uncle offers financial support for a small favor, which ends with her as the witness to a political assassination, and now leaves her a loose string for the state. Her only option is to become a Sparrow, where her body quite literally belongs to the state.
The pro-Russia lobby certainly won't appreciate what's got to be one of the most anti-Russian films since the heyday of the Cold War, but it adds up to an entertaining potboiler, with Dominika sent to seduce a CIA agent (Joel Edgerton) handling a well-placed mole in the upper echelons of their espionage network.
While Francis Lawrence has made a classy spy thriller, RED SPARROW lives and dies by Lawrence's performance. A lot of people in her position wouldn't have taken on something so rough, especially with it being (arguably) the first real test of her box-office mettle post HUNGER GAMES. She looks incredible in her well-costumed role, but the theme of sexual exploitation is also at the forefront, making her numerous nude scenes uncomfortable to watch. Even when she beds Edgerton you get the queasy feeling she's only doing it because she hasn't got a choice - and needs the insurance of him being sexually in-thrall to her to guarantee he'll help her. Oddly, this actually makes their curious lack of chemistry pay-off.
While it's being sold as a thriller, audiences going into RED SPARROW should be prepared for something much more in-line with an older thriller like THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD than a more modern one, with action definitely taking a back seat to intrigue. In fact, there are no traditional action beats here, save for a brief effective fight - although the film is still quite violent, particularly in the numerous, gruesome torture sequences. This one earns its R-rating.
RED SPARROW also benefits from a great supporting cast, with Jeremy Irons as a Russian intelligence officer, Charlotte Rampling as Lawrence's trainer, Bill Camp as a surly CIA agent, and best of all - Mary Louise Parker as an alcoholic source. While the 140 minute running time is indulgent, it moves pretty well and is nicely complemented by a really solid score by James Newton Howard (one of the most consistent composers out there).
It'll be interesting to see how J-Law's fans react to this one, especially in the wake of MOTHER! It's another unconventional choice by an actress who refuses to be pigeonholed, and she's cast to perfection in this solid thriller.


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Second rib [II] - Costa secunda [II]
The second rib is much longer than the first, but has a very similar curvature.
The non-articular portion of the tubercle is occasionally only feebly marked. The angle is slight, and situated close to the tubercle. The body is not twisted, so that both ends touch any plane surface upon which it may be laid; but there is a bend, with its convexity upward, similar to, though smaller than that found in the first rib. The body is not flattened horizontally like that of the first rib. Its external surface is convex, and looks upward and a little outward; near the middle of it is a rough eminence for the origin of the lower part of the first and the whole of the second digitation of the Serratus anterior; behind and above this is attached the Scalenus posterior. The internal surface, smooth, and concave, is directed downward and a little inward: on its posterior part there is a short costal groove.
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
Anatomical hierarchy
General Anatomy > Bones; Skeletal system > Axial skeleton > Thoracic skeleton > Ribs [I-XII] > True ribs [I-VII] > Second rib [II]


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MMA News: Mark Munoz Planning to Return in Spring
The injury that knocked Mark Munoz out of his bout with Chael Sonnen has been giving the fighter fits since back in 2008. On Thursday, Munoz underwent surgery to remove floating bone chips in his right elbow.
Munoz was slated to compete in the biggest fight of his career, as a shot at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was on the line against Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2. However, after feeling the elbow slip and a pair of pops in training, Munoz went to a doctor and was told he needed surgery.
"It's definitely a hard pill to swallow," said Munoz, in an interview with MMAFighting.com. "Everything happens for a reason. In my mind, I can't see it now, but I truly believe in my heart, soul and mind, I'll be stronger because of it."
Munoz, who sports a 12-2 record and a four-fight win streak, said he started having elbow problems as a fighter in the WEC during his first bout in 2008. The opportunities presented to him by the UFC, however, kept him active and in the cage, instead of going under the knife.
Munoz added that he will not be able to train for four-to-six weeks, but is targeting a return to action in either late April or early May. Michael Bisping has been picked to face Sonnen, with the winner still receiving a shot at Silva later in the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before contacting ITAIPU, we recommend that claimants read answers to frequently asked questions below, which are designed to answer questions regarding the work of the Ombudsman's Office, as well as when and how to contact it.
1. What kind of issues does ITAIPU Ombudsman's Office handle?
The Ombudsman's Office receives claims on any issues connected to ITAIPU, including suggestions, complaints, compliments and denunciations. If the issues are under the responsibility of public administration bodies, Ombudsman's office shall seek, within its possibilities, to guide claimants regarding the most appropriate way to send her/his issue(s) to those bodies.
2. Is under the responsibility of Ombudsman's Office to deal with issues regarding the Code of Ethics and the Internal Complaints Committee - ICC?
No. The Ethics Committee and the Internal Complaints Committees have their own offices and the intern public should directly address those issues to them.
3. How does ITAIPU's Ombudsman's office work?
The Ombudsman's Office has the power to receive suggestions, complaints, compliments and denunciations addressed to ITAIPU, forwarding them to the responsible administrative departments, organizational units, committees, commissions or collegiate forms regarding the subject. Once having received a response, Ombudsman's Office forwards it to concerned persons. Subject to prior review, the claim shall be immediately answered by the Ombudsman's Office if the mere provision of available information and data in the official documents of ITAIPU is enough to fully meet the claimant's demand.
4. Who can contact ITAIPU Ombudsman's office?
Anyone who has external relationships with ITAIPU. The current employees, retirees and interns should address their claims initially to ITAIPU internal organizational units' management, and as regards the nature of the event, to either the Ethics Committee or the Internal Complaints Committee (ICCs).
5. Am I required to identify myself to make a denunciation or complaint?
No. The claimant has the option to require filling up a claim without identification. If the claimant chooses to identify her/himself, she/he shall have the right to confidentiality and identity secrecy assured as a matter of principle, ethical and legal duties (please, refer to exceptions in Note 3 below).
6. How anonymous denunciations and claims shall be handled?
After a preliminary analysis and a truly evidence based confirmation, Ombudsman's Office shall accept those anonymous claims that meet the fundamental condition for prosecutions or reasonable proceeding unrelated to the anonymous origin manifestation, except by the fact that no anonymous claims can justify by itself the opening of a formal process or procedure at the Ombudsman's Office. Anonymous claims only with libelous, defamatory or contumelious content against ITAIPU should be filed.
7. If I identify myself, am I subject to retaliation? What guarantees do I have to protect me?
No. The strict maintenance of information confidentiality and sources, whenever appropriate, is among the principles and values to be observed by the Ombudsman's Office. Thus, if the claimant identify her/himself and expressly request confidentiality for her/his personal data, the Ombudsman's Office shall normally proceed the claim and assure the claimant's identity confidentiality (please refer to exception in Note 3 below).
8. How can I make a denunciation or a claim?
For denunciations and information on possible irregularities or improprieties on ITAIPU accounting records and processes citizens should use the "DENUNCIATION CHANNEL" available on the Eletrobrás Group companies' website on the Internet designed to meet regulations. In such other cases, the external claimant should contact ITAIPU, firstly through "CONTACT US" channel and if she/he does not get a satisfactory answer or solution to her/his request, she/he should then contact Ombudsman's office. The internal claimant should first contact the responsible areas of ITAIPU (please, refer to item 2 above), using various communication means available at the company, such as electronic mail and internal channels such as "CONTACT US" or similar ones.
9. How long does it take to get an answer?
Whereas the time for conclusion of a claim depends crucially on the diversity and complexity of each case, the Ombudsman's Office goal is to answer each claim quickly, objectively and accurately with transparency, integrity and respect. However, the maximum deadline to provide a response shall be of up to thirty (30) business days, except if there are substantiated reasons to prevent its accomplishment, which shall be properly justified to the claimant.
10. Can the claimant follow up the progress of a claim?
Yes. Therefore, the claimant is required to preferably register her/his claim on ITAIPU Ombudsman's Office website on the Internet once this record shall provide a protocol number, through which the claimant shall be able to follow up procedures adopted until the conclusion.
11. How does the Ombudsman's Office handle documents sent by citizens?
All documentation sent to ITAIPU Ombudsman's Office shall be kept confidential and filed with restricted access. Documents shall not be returned to the claimant after the process's accomplishment.
12. Why is it important to implement an Ombudsman's Office?
Primarily to meet integration needs among different stakeholders concerned with ITAIPU corporate performance, once the modern corporate governance advocates, among known solutions, the establishment of an Ombudsman's Office, which is defined as a communication channel between companies and society, and gives transparency to its administration decisions. It is thus an important room for dialogue and an opportunity for interaction between communities and ITAIPU, with strict observance of human rights and human dignity, guided by ethical and moral principles, the respect for constitutional and legal principles of Brazil and Paraguay and the recognition and respect for diversity of opinions.
13. What kind of contribution shall the Ombudsman's Office bring to the company?
By constantly communicating and interacting with the internal and external public through the Ombudsman's office, ITAIPU has the opportunity to not only meet its expectations for information but also gather information and useful insights to the continuous improvement of its own corporate governance and with positive results to the communities in Brazil and Paraguay. Thus, the Ombudsman's Office contributes to the implementation of participatory and transparent management and, as a result, enables itself to also help with recommendations that support the improvement of business practices and processes of ITAIPU.
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Renewable Biomass and Agriculture Resources for Biofuels
Biofuel made from wood, grasses, or non-edible parts of plants is known as cellulosic biofuel. Cellulose is contained in nearly every natural, free-growing plant, tree, and bush. Cellulosic biomass is an ideal choice for biorefining because it grows throughout the world and replenishes quickly and easily in poor quality soil. Because of this diverse and abundant availability of raw materials, cellulosic biofuel production has an advantage over those processes that rely on corn and cane sugars.
In the AHB project, we are envisioning using hybrid poplars grown on bioenergy farms as the primary biomass to fuel future biorefineries. These poplars will be grown as short rotation woody crops and harvested on three year rotations.
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Crown Castle International Corp (New) (CCI) Falls 2.8% for February 05Equities Staff Follow |
One of the S&P 500's big losers for Friday February 05 was Crown Castle International Corp (New) (CCI). The company's stock fell 2.8% to $83.81 on volume of 1.69 million shares.
The stock opened the day at 85.72 and traded between a low of $83.47 and a high of $86.13. The stock finished the day down $2.41 per share. Crown Castle International Corp (New) has an average daily volume of 2.21 million and a total float of 333.77 million shares. The 50-day SMA for Crown Castle International Corp (New) is $84.72 and its 200-day SMA is $81.80. The high for the stock over the last 52 weeks is $89.44 and the low is $75.71.
Crown Castle International Corp owns, operates and leases shared wireless infrastructure, including towers and other structures, such as rooftops, and other communication structures.
Crown Castle International Corp (New) is centered in Houston, TX, and has 2,400 employees. Today's trading day leaves the company with a market cap of $27.97 billion. The company has a P/S ratio of n/a, P/B ratio of 3.86, and a -21.4.
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The S&P 500 represents the industry standard for large-cap indices. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) may be the most visible stock market index in the country, the S&P 500 has long been relied on by industry insiders and fund managers as the more reliable gauge of portfolio performance.
While the DJIA is price-weighted and only includes 30 stocks, the S&P 500 uses a weighting system that factors in market cap and the size of a company's free float while including some 500 stocks for a more comprehensive look at the broader markets' performance. Its performance is far more representative of the large- and mega-cap stocks for any period of time.
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July 1, 2015: "Economic Security Is" Campaign, Racial Wealth Gap webinar, and More…
INSIGHT's "Economic Security Is" Campaign
The "Economic Security Is..." campaign, launched by the INSIGHT Center for Community Economic Development, hopes to create a greater understanding and shift public conversation toward economic security by encouraging idea sharing and conversations on social media using the hashtags: #metricsmatter and #economic security. You can follow along on Twitter and Facebook. Also, be sure to register for the upcoming webinar on Thursday, July 17: Toward Economic Security: Understanding the Power of the Stigma of Poverty in Efforts to Promote Opportunity and Equity.
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Men, Women, and the Racial Wealth Gap
Join the Center for Global Policy Solutions for an upcoming webinar that further examines the intersection of gender, race, and wealth to get a clear picture of how people of color are faring in today's economy. Featured speakers include Mariko Change, President for Mariko Chang Consulting and David Pate, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Register for the webinar and tweet along with @policysolutions using #racialwealthgap.
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"Whites Recovered from Recession Faster than Blacks," MSNBC
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I think it's about time I sit down with Nikki Ferrell and have a nice, long chat with her. Girlfriend is going all kinds of crazy these days. Despite the major red flags and warnings she's been getting about Bachelor Juan Pablo's player ways, she's still head-over-heels in love with the dude. And now, she's taking it to the next level. A big level.
Just the other day, Nikki ever so casually revealed that she has baby fever. Yes, I said it. Babies. This is not a drill. I repeat, this is NOT a drill.
Either Nikki is so blinded by love and that she doesn't realize how desperate she looks by wanting to procreate with a man who doesn't seem to care that much about her ... OR she doesn't want to lose face. As long as she keeps up this charade with Juan Pablo, all of America won't be able to say we told you so.
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Eight renowned designers from across the county have partnered with Los Angeles shopping destination Dragonette, luxury furniture house Promemoria, and auction site Paddle8 to host a unique event to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Called "Chairs for Charity," the fundraiser asked the designers—including Timothy Corrigan, Cliff Fong, Amanda Nisbet, and Mary McDonald—to customise Promemoria's signature "Bilou Bilou" chair in their own style to be auctioned off on Paddle8 with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. The creatives produced some impressive and eye-catching designs from McDonald's velvet racing stipe interpretation to Fong's Mongolian fur-covered creation. Keep scrolling to see all the chairs which are currently on display at Dragonette's La Cienega Boulevard showroom and click on each image to bid on the pieces! With opening bids of $500, the auction ends May 19 so be sure to name your price now!
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Recruiting Process
How do I apply for a role?
You can start the process by searching our jobs data base. If you see an attractive role, you can apply straight away by clicking on the "Apply for this job" button. After this, you just need to complete a simple registration form. The form tries to capture basic details, including your contact information and your preferred method of initial contact, as well as the best times to reach you. Please note the number(s) of the role(s) in the field "the country/ location and the job you are interested in."
At no time will Professional Connections ask you for payment, this will be settled by the client hospitals.
If possible, please have your resume / CV ready to share with us. Alternatively, you can also email us at email@example.com. In the email we would need information including:
- Your name and contact details
- The year you graduated and the title of your qualification
- The name of your current hospital employer and a brief description of the unit(s) you have been working in most recently.
If you are a new grad then tell us about your internship work experience. We will respond to you with the jobs you are eligible to apply for.
What if I don't see a role that seems like an immediate fit?
We are constantly adding new jobs to our database. Even if you do not see the perfect role or we are not working on an exact match position currently, there is no need to worry. We maintain a database of professional candidates who are actively seeking positions in all specialities and sub-specialties, including cardiology, emergency medicine, paediatrics, neonatal, critical care, obstetrics, and generalist areas. So, yes, please register with Professional Connections so we can alert you when we think we have identified a potential match.
Please note: We do not use your email or other contact information for any purpose other than to alert you to new opportunities, dates of upcoming recruiting events, and of course, logistics for your interview. You can opt out of our emails at any time.
So what happens once I've pressed the 'register' button?
You will be automatically sent a notification email to tell you that we have received your application. Our recruitment team, who are all former or currently RNs or other medical staff, will then review your details with the requirements needed for your chosen role. We aim to let each and every candidate know the outcome within 24 hours. If you have not heard from us within that time it may be because we are really busy, but rest assured we will try to get back to everyone.
When will I hear back about my application?
You can expect to receive an answer within 24 hours. Throughout the recruitment process, we will keep you updated via emails, text messages and scheduled phone calls. First, you will receive an information and application pack to read in advance of a phone time. When we call you, we will explore the roles you are eligible for and give you more details to enable you to decide which role you will apply for.
How many interviews do I need to attend?
Once you return the application forms, a time is set up for a pre-screening interview with a recruiter at Professional Connections. The purpose of this interview is to ask you both general and clinical questions, as the interview will mirror the final interview you will have with the hiring manager from the hospital.
Your file is then submitted to your chosen hospital for the hospital's recruiter to shortlist. Once you are shortlisted, a telephone, face to face or SKYPE interview will be set up with the manager of the unit. We will always give you sufficient notice and preparation time, so you will not be taken by surprise!
In addition, most of our hospitals conduct at least one recruiting trip each year to the US as well as to the UK, Ireland, around Europe and Australia.
What happens if I am successful with the interview and advance to the offer stage?
This is the bit we love! At this stage, you will be sent an offer letter. You will be assigned a dedicated contact person from the Professional Connections recruitment team. They will contact you, talk you through the provisional offer and give you time to think about your decision.
Our Recruitment Consultants are available 24/7 to advise and assist you in all aspects of your post offer recruitment logistics. Once the recruitment logistics are finalized, and all aspects are satisfactory, the final offer is issued. At this point the initial offer is contingent upon references, medical clearance and obtaining a visa.
How do Professional Connections assist successful candidates with visas and licenses?
Each country has different requirements, but the Professional Connections and the hospital will help you every step of the way. We call this back-end recruitment logistics. You will be asked to submit references and contact details and advised how to obtain a criminal record clearance certificate. We will undertake a primary source verification on all your qualifications and verify your registrations/ license(s). We will also advise you how to have your qualifications notarized and legalized. This is a requirement for obtaining your license and is also necessary for visa processing. You will need to undertake a medical examination for both the hospital and for visa processing. We will supply the forms to you, along with detailed explanations. Your dedicated contact person will guide you through all the stages.
What is the length of time from receiving an offer of employment until I start work?
This will vary depending on the country you are moving to. During your pre-screening interview, we will plan the anticipated start date and will be aiming for that at every stage of the recruitment process. Most hospitals have an orientation date once a month. If there is a delay with your back-end recruitment logistics then you, Professional Connections and most importantly the hospital will agree to a new estimated start date.
Where will I do my medical examination?
Visa processing is different for each country. For example in Australia, you will meet with a panel of doctors for your medical examination. For the Middle East, you can select the doctor yourself. Professional Connections will explain clearly to you the labs and examinations you need to undertake and tell you how the forms need to be completed so they are accepted by the relevant embassies.
How do I obtain a license?
Professional Connections will advise you on the documents you need to gather to complete your portfolio. To license in Australia with APHRA you will need to be licensed before we process an interview. For the Middle East, licensing is undertaken once you have an offer of employment and is a very simple process.
Can I speak to someone already working in the unit?
Often in partnership with our client hospitals, Professional Connections offers a buddy system whereby you will be introduced by email to a future colleague. You can make contact with that person just after you receive your offer of employment. We will ask you to undertake the same courtesy to someone else once you are on site.
Will I travel with someone else?
As the orientation dates are once a month, we have a number of starters every month. We will put you in touch with the nurses travelling from your country, and from the other countries if you wish, so you can start getting to know each other before arrival. Generally, this subgroup sets up a Facebook page and WhatsApp group so you can all support each other and get to know each other.
Do I have a meet and greet on arrival?
Yes! A Professional Connections or hospital representative will meet you at the airport on arrival.
What if my flight is delayed when I am travelling?
Professional Connections offer all candidates 24/7 support. Please inform us and the meet and greet a person in charge of your itinerary, if your flight changes or is delayed.
Does Professional Connections continue to support us once on site?
Yes! We want to support all candidates to help you make a successful transition into your new job. We have a nurse on hand if you wish to discuss any professional issues and our offices are open 24/7.
While Professional Connections representatives are always available, you will find our client hospitals offer great support to their expatriate nurses as they are quite eager to invest in your success. Additionally, all of our clients have very developed orientation programs in place.
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JUST ANOTHER BLOODY RUNNING BLOG ABOUT ULTRA RUNNING, RUNNERS, GEAR AND OTHER SOMETIMES RELATED SELF INDULGANT CRAP. I AM NOT A FAST RUNNER NOR A TECHNICALLY GIFTED RUNNER BUT I WORK HARD AND I LOVE THE SPORT. By trade I am a Sport Scientist, Running biomechanics lab manager and footwear design consultant.
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Kilian Classik Result Summary 2012
Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez! God damn if I could go faster up this damn near vertical ski slope I would! Todays Kilian Classik 45km race was beautifully brutal- this is a quick summary before I do a more extensive post on the differences between European and UK trail races (their are many). Kilian himself, along with Britain's Tom Owens and Greg Vollet (all Salomon) ran it in today in 4:17 followed closely by Mick Donges in a fraction over 4:30. The women's race was won by Emelie Forsberg, who by her own comments claimed that she would be taking it easy today! Man that girl can downhill. The course was around the beautiful Font Romeu town in the French Pyreness and as you can imagine it was extremely tough. Only 11,000ft or so of altitude change run between 5500 and 9000ft but it was the most technical trail I have ever experienced! Lots of loose rocks and slate, with some very unrunable descents. Salomon used livepark.fr/salomon to upload videos as the runners went past two points. The first point was a climb up a ski slope- a quick scan of videos on the site suggests that only Jonathan Wyatt and Kilian were able to run it. Any questions that I can fill in before a post something for extensive then please drop me a line on twitter. UKRUNRAMBLES
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2010-12-15 / Events & Calendar
Amityville Artists Circle presents " Transitions"
The Amityville Artists Circle celebrated the opening of its latest member show entitled Transitions at the Circle Gallery, 186 Broadway ( Route 110), Amityville, on Nov. 19 with a gala party. The show consists of original paintings, sculptures and photographs by talented local artist members.
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The Looks Party is back in your area this Friday night at the Gaslight in Hoboken NJ with an extra special Halloween editiion. VanderCrest, aka Mikey and Ryan, will be laying down the tunes for the evening as usual so come on through to dance and drink the night away. I know this is pretty last minute, but if you're in the area stop on by! Costumes are recommended and prizes will be given out for the best in different categories. Reverse happy hour will be in effect along with other drink specials. Holla if you heard!
The Looks Halloween Party
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Here's a film that may ultimately prove not to be up our alley, but when you have a a creative team that includes Christopher Nolan and his trusted cinematographer - and a plot that may involve a self-aware and deadly computer - you pay attention.
Film in question is TRANSCENDENCE, which will be the directorial debut of Oscar winning D.P. Wally Pfister (INCEPTION, THE DARK KNIGHT). Johnny Depp will star, while Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas are producing the sci-fi film, Warner Brothers will distribute.
According to The Wrap, TRANSCENDENCE follows three scientists who are attempting work on stem cell and advanced computer technology, which will change the fundamentals of human life. Tension comes into play when they are met by protest and resistance.
Fair enough, but protest and resistance from whom? Or what? According to The Hollywood Reporter's original article about Depp's involvement, the film deserves comparison to 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, in that it centers on a man who creates a computer that develops a malevolent awareness. The site also adds that Depp will play a husband who gets sucked into the computer.
Apparently, Noomi Rapace (pictured below), Tobey Maguire, James McAvoy and Christoph Waltz are all in talks to join Depp, but nothing is confirmed yet on that front.
Hopefully all of the facts are laid out soon enough; TRANSCENDENCE is scheduled to begin filming at some point in February, so it seems logical to assume we'll know much more about this ambitious project in the coming months.


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Good Dirt Clay Studio offers gift certificates for that special someone who deserves the gift of creativity!
Gift Certificates can be purchased for various denominations. These certificates can be used to purchase courses, 1-day classes, materials, summer camps, gallery purchases ... and anything else we offer!
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Earlier in the week we wrote about BitCoin, a type of untraceable internet currency, and the controversy it has sparked by attracting users in less-than-legal pursuits.
Today Ars Technica reported that an alleged theft of 25,000 BTC, holding a current value of around half a million dollars, had occurred. "Whether the story is true or not, it highlights a major disadvantage of the currency's much-touted lack of intermediaries. Bypassing middlemen frees users from government meddling and bank fees. But it also deprives them of the benefits those intermediaries provide, including protection against theft and fraud."
A user on the Bitcoin forums, allinvain, posted earlier in the week that a "very large chunk" of bitcoins had been stolen.
Ars Technica said the authenticity of the theft would be difficult to confirm, according to Gavin Adresen, leader of the Bitcoin software project.
"Still, the kind of attack described in the post is certainly possible. Andresen says he always emphasizes that Bitcoin is an experiment, and not (yet) for the faint of heart. 'Unfortunately, this is an expensive test case for the guy who lost the Bitcoins,' he said."


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- Amazon - Shop Green Monday deals here. 30% off eligible items with code GRNMON14. I have Amazon Prime thanks to my friend (you can share your membership with 3 people) but now through 12/30, if your order is $35 or more, you may qualify for free shipping. I tend to buy stocking stuffers via Amazon since they have great prices and free shipping. A few years ago I got this Key Pete key holder in a few colors since it was such a conversation piece. My little sister ended up using hers as a jewelry holder attached to her fuse box since she lives in a small studio.
- Ann Taylor - 50% off full price sweaters and pants in stores and online with code FESTIVE50. Ends 12/9 10AM ET.
- Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy - 40% off your purchase with code FESTIVE. Ends 12/9 at 11:59 PM ET. The Lisa scarf is one of my favorite purchases and I loved it so much I got it in both colors as well as the navy color for my mom.
- Forever 21 - 30% off select merchandise. Ends online today 12/8 but valid in stores through 12/11. These bear face mittens (not on sale) and faux shearling bear slippers (now $7) are adorable.
- J.Crew - 25% off your purchase of $100+ or 30% off your purchase of $150+ in stores and online with code MERRYMERRY. Ends 12/9.
- J.Crew Factory - 40-60% off everything in stores and online including new arrivals. It looks like this weekend's sale was extended today 12/8. I love this skirted dress coat even though I don't need another coat.
- Kate Spade - 25% off their entire site with code JACKPOT. Ends 12/9 at 2:59AM ET.
- LOFT - 50% off everything online (includes Lou & Grey) with code WRAPIT. Ends today 12/10.
Now through 12/2 use the stackable code HOLIDAY1 for an additional $25 off your full-price purchase of $50 or more.I missed this past weekend's sale for 40% off but I'm glad I did because I managed to get a few sweaters I wanted for 50% off with today's sale including the cute pointelle button back sweater pictured above in powder blue melange. Here are some of my other LOFT picks:
LOFT Coated Long Anorak (see my review of size XSP here)
LOFT Mixed Media Sweater (striped version here)
LOFT Animal Jacquard Sweater (last seen on me here in size S)
- Nordstrom - Up to 40% off select new markdowns.
- Stuart Weitzman - 35% off the first pair and 45% off each additional pair (select styles only).


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These words written by Rene Descartes over 300 years ago never cease to inspire me and I use them like a mantra to keep me sane when too much reality takes over ...
|Backflip in paradise Cove
by Herb Ritts
Out of all the artistic influences that have shaped my life, I've been lucky to have had my mother's creative talent as one of the most important. A designer by passion and by training, she never missed an opportunity to teach her children that beauty and inspiration can be found in almost everything. And having spent the formative years of my professional life learning the trade from her, I observed as close as one can get the true power of original creation when it is focused on the effort of resolving a design problem: it is usually spontaneous, often simple and when successful it is generally ... elegant.
These thoughts came to mind when I came across the work of Massimo Vignelli, a multi-disciplinary Italian designer who, amongst an astounding body of work, is most often remembered for his iconic signage of the New York subway. A mentor to a generation of designers through his influential work for large companies like Knoll, IBM, American Airlines, Bloomingdale's, ... he was a true believer in intellectual elegance as the quintessential approach to every design problem.
He had the self-confidence of visionaries who disrupt conventional frameworks through innovative thinking. He despised the concept of focus groups and the notion that design can be the outcome of the average response of a representative group.
Essentially, he believed that true creators develop the answer before other people even formulate the question. As he said in a seminal conversation with Debbie Millman:
He had the self-confidence of visionaries who disrupt conventional frameworks through innovative thinking. He despised the concept of focus groups and the notion that design can be the outcome of the average response of a representative group.
|"Vignelli Forever" series by Anthony Neil Dart
Essentially, he believed that true creators develop the answer before other people even formulate the question. As he said in a seminal conversation with Debbie Millman:
"People do not know what they want. They barely know what they need, but they definitely do not know what they want. They're conditioned by the limited imagination of what is possible."Connecting the dots with my own experience, I realize that I grew-up exposed to a similar kind of thinking at home. It was perhaps not crystallized intellectually, but what I always appreciated about my mother's design approach was the innate elegance in her intuitive exploration of what was already there ...
Most of my professional life has been spent interacting with designers and I am truly fascinated by all those who simplify the act of creation and eliminate the redundant layers that can often cloud our perception of beauty. In the words of another elegant thinker, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
In my creative process I always strive to be guided by this principle, and I'll paraphrase Maestro Vignelli to call it "elegant creativity". Whenever the creative process gets muddled by an over-reliance on trends and fashion or even on over-intellectualized concepts, I tell myself not to try so hard. The answer is often in the question and for interior designers and architects, it starts with the basic exploration of the sense of place and then asking what that place wants to be.
But Vignelli was also guided by the notion that practicality is the key to transform ideas into solutions that actually address our clients' needs. It was in its flawless execution that he was able to disseminate so broadly his elegant thinking:
By listening as much as I can. I am convinced the solution is always in the problem. You could do a design that you like, but it doesn't solve the problem. Design must solve a problem. Then, the design is exciting. But I find it extremely difficult. This is why I respect artists. Without a problem, I don't exist. Artists are lucky; they can work by themselves. They don't need a problem.
Massimo Vignelli in Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Vignelli was not unique but his work has certainly been an inspiration, and looking around we see these same principles guiding the work of other contemporary designers and artists that are defining their time: Jony Ive, Paul Smith, Norman Foster, Karim Rashid, Patrick Jouin, Andre Fu and others ... These are but some of the creators that constantly remind me that the act of creation is never successful if we hide behind aesthetics. Instead we succeed by celebrating the unique ability that human beings have to re-interpret and re-invent the world around them.
|Public restroom at The Upper House
by Andre Fu (AFSO)
|The elegance of Paul Smith's stripes
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The HBR magazine April 2001 issue is about failure - understand, learn, recover. I agree that failure is a teacher, but is it the best teacher?
I also know that there are black swans and we cannot expect the unexpected.
And there are strategies to learn from failure and we should not be programmed thinking that failure is always bad.
But working at a,say, blast furnace, failures let you usually run.
As a coal-faced mathematician, I am socialized in industrial environments of flow processes and highly automated discrete manufacturing - hot and cool businesses, where failures might become disastrous.
Uncertain environments call for experimentation, but a stress test in a real plant is not so easy, you might need to learn from other secure processes in use and transform behavior into computational knowledge.
So, it is vital to understand the processes and its features to the very detail and especially what it means: running-outside-the-secure-properties. This requires modeling and inverse analysis, often in high-dimensional parameter spaces. We called this inline quality assurance and risk control.
Instead of measuring the product in production, control the process in relation to it. Unfortunately you do not always have a theory, so clever machine learning methods may help you to get insight and compute towards a high quality product with a secure process.
Mathematica 8, with its combination of modeling, statistical analysis and our machine learning extension will do a great job to avoid failure or detect them in its stage of coming into being. Our fields of experience are metallurgy, paper making, metal forming, assembling, ...
This might not be so easy in fields, where we have no theory (as in economy, IMO), but even there we shall strive for minimizing the hidden forces that shape our decisions?


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Funeral Held For Bear Attack Victim
Funeral Held For Bear Attack Victim
Funeral services were held Friday morning for an elderly New Mexico woman fatally mauled by a bear last weekend.
Saint Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church in Mora conducted the funeral mass for 93-year-old Adelia Maestas Trujillo.
Trujillo was found dead last Saturday in her home in Cleveland, a small community three miles west of Mora.
The State Office of the Medical Investigator says Trujillo's death was caused by multiple bite injuries.
An adult male black bear apparently smashed through her kitchen window.
It was tracked down and shot to death one-half of a mile from her home Saturday night.
Trujillo worked for the Mora public school district for more than 15 years as a foster grandparent and teacher's aide.


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September 10, 2011 – Raphsodic Cooperative Bakery will host a reception for "Unleavened Head", a solo exhibition of the work of Richard Reep. Raphsodic Cooperative Bakery is located at 710 North Mills Avenue. The reception will be from 6-9pm and is free and open to the public.
"The urgency and density within Mr. Reep's artwork supremely addresses the questions of the day," states ArtsHub curator Brad Biggs. Mr. Reep, an artist and writer with exhibitions in New York, Bangkok, and throughout Florida, is an architect and teaches at Rollins College.
Raphsodic Cooperative Bakery, which opened in May 2010, is an urban pastry art house, and exhibits monthly within its store. This small and eclectic bakery and coffeehouse features poetry readings, music jams, fresh baked vegan food and coffee, situated within the heart of Orlando's international marketplace zone near Mills and 50.
With a Master's degree from the University of Florida, Mr. Reep has been an artist since 1984. His work has won awards at the City Arts Factory and the Maitland Art Center. With a design practice that focuses on sustainable design, Mr. Reep's art medium includes construction waste and discarded materials reinvented into art. As an artist, his most recent focus is on the urban future. Mr. Reep was quoted in author Joel Kotkin's recent book, "America in 2050", regarding the rise of localism.
Raphsodic will host "Unleavened Head" from September 10 through November 5, 2011. For more information, please contact organizers Brad Biggs or Jason L Lee of The Arts Hub Florida. The Arts Hub provides artist representation, custom art placement, promotion, and curatorial services to regional artists and galleries. You may contact Brad Biggs at 407-247-4552 & Jason L Lee at 321-662-9073, or via email at email@example.com.