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Industrial water Nickel & Cobalt purification - Water and Wastewater - Water Filtration and Separation
Cobalt is a brittle, hard transition metal with magnetic properties similar to iron. It is mainly used as an alloy with iron, nickel or other metals to produce corrosion and wear resistant products for high temperature applications (such as jet engines, gas turbines, etc.). Cobalt is normally produced as a by-product of nickel or copper mining. The purity requirements for Cobalt do not allow nickel to exceed a concentration 0.1%. Earlier, the nickel was removed by lime precipitations, but as the market specifications became more stringent, ion exchange technologies have been applied.
Base metal impurities normally associated with cob...
Base metal impurities normally associated with cobalt include chrome, copper, iron, manganese, nickel and zinc.
Nickel is a hard, silver white metal that has industrial applications related to its strength, corrosion resistance, high ductility, good thermal and electrical conductivity and catalytic properties. Its primary use is in manufacture of stainless steel, steel alloys and superalloys.
- The majority of nickel is produced from sulphide sources, this is however changing with production from lateritic sources rising.
- In tropical conditions (warm conditions with abundant rainfall) nickel laterite can be found in large amounts.
- Purifying the nickel and nickel-cobalt separation can be done by ion exchange with IDA and chelating resins.
- These resins have a different affinity for the nickel and cobalt and other base metals.
When separating nickel from cobalt, the nickel ion is more strongly retained by the resin. This difference of affinity can be exploited during the elution step of the process by using a split elution. The nickel, which is more strongly retained by the resin, will require a higher eluant concentration than the cobalt.
PuriTech has built up a lot of experience with its ION-IX technology in hydrometallurgy in the last few years.
Adsorption of the nickel and cobalt is done over t...
- Adsorption of the nickel and cobalt is done over two or three stages thus providing an increased length to contain the mass transfer zone.
- Because the cobalt and the nickel have a different elution zone all metals can be recycled back.
- The exact concentrations and volumes required will need to be determined by laboratory / pilot testwork.


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Children's Art and Craft Birthday Parties
Children's Art and Craft Birthday Parties with Leona from Artists Resource are Unique, Creative, and Engaging. We are based in London and our Parties are held mostly in North London. We deliver Parties in Muswell Hill, East Finchley, Crouch End, Highgate, Hampstead, Belsize Park, Chalk Farm, Primrose Hill, Islington, Palmers Green, Camden, Stoke Newington, Enfield, Finchley and surrounding areas.
Choose from 12 Children's Art and Craft Birthday Party Projects!
There are 12 Creative Projects for your Child's Birthday Party. All of the Projects have been previously successful.
Choose from Decoupage Mirrors, Fabric Painted T-shirts, Large-scale Group Collages, Mosaic Artworks, Life Size Self Portraits and much more!
Our Birthday Parties are for Children aged 6-12. Some of the Art and Craft Projects have also been tailored to suit those aged 4-5.
We have nearly a decade of experience delivering Art and Craft Party Projects that will inspire and delight.
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All materials are provided and experimenting with them is encouraged in a dynamic and engaging way.
You no longer need a 'party bag' as the child is already making something to take home with them at the end!
The Art workshop for ages 6-12 is 90 minutes, making the party 2 hours in total including food, cake and presents.
We hold Parties in different venues all across London. We can also hold your Art and Craft Party in your place of residence, should you prefer.
Our Art and Craft Workshops are suitable for both small and large groups of children. A Minimum of 6 children is required. There is no maximum!
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Please email Leona or call 07905 603 332 to book.
"Thank you so much for providing a lovely party for my daughter. I can't believe how calm and well behaved the children were! They all seemed to really enjoy the activity – My daughter is delighted with her masterpiece! "
"Leona and her assistant ran a lovely craft session at my daughter's 8th birthday party. She was very inspiring and a lot of fun and the girls all enjoyed the afternoon enormously. She was also extremely good at sorting out the practical side of the arrangements, including identifying and booking a suitable venue and providing all the wonderful materials. It made for a very stress-free and fun experience for us parents! I would wholeheartedly recommend Leona and Artist's Resource, which was obviously much appreciated by the girls."
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Important Rivers Of India With Their Origins
Rivers have always played an important role in human's life. Many of the great civilizations flourished around the rivers, for example, Egyptian Civilization started around Nile River, Mesopotamian Civilization near Tigris River and Indus civilization around Indus River. Civilizations tended to grow ... Read More
Plateaus Of India
A plateau is a large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land that surround it. Some of the major plateaus of India are as follows: Plateaus Characteristics The Marwar Plateau It Is also called Upland of Eastern Rajasthan Lies in the east of Aravali ... Read More
Major Sea Ports of India
Name of the port State Additional info Major port on the East Coast Kolkata West Bengal Bank of Hooghly riverHandles commodities coming from S.E Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand Haldia West Bengal Minor port of Hooghly riverSite of oil ... Read More
Planets in our solar system
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Transhumance: A Journey through Seasons
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So some BIG changes there in the Alpine Stake! Wow!!! I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later that President Nilson would be released. He is such a good man and such a great leader. He has had such a profound impact on me and blessed my life so much. I hope his future will only continue onward and upward from here for him and his family.
I agrees whole heartedly that the Spirit testifies through us when we personally testify, rather than saying our church or mormons believe. It is something that comes from the heart and truly opens the channels for spirits to communicate which leave a lasting profound effect compared to physical.
This past week has been our Power Week. Wowee it has been so much more push on doing missionary work. We leave the door at 9 in the morning and eat super quick meals, preferrably ones on the go. But so each day we had challenges to try and achieve and if we hit the challenge or mission we would call President at night and tell him our names with mission accomplished. Monday was tract into 2 sit down lessons. Monday was to hand out 13 Book of Mormons with plans to follow up on their reading later in the week. Wednesday was to get 20 adds meaning exchange information with 20 people that each have a time set up to meet. Thursday was to extend 5 baptismal goals all for March 22. Friday was to confirm 15 people for church. Saturday was to talk with 20 families sharing about how the gospel can bless and help to have an eternal family. And Sunday was to have 4 investigators attend church. Elder Mudrow and I hit Monday, Friday, and Saturday's missions. We still worked hard and have had lots of success. We got 7 new investigators from this past week.
Wednesday was hard though because it was cold and then ended up raining. We got pretty much soaked and had to return home to change into warm, dry clothese.
But Elder Mudrow and I this past week have been so blessed with so many miracles and blessings.
To start last Monday Elder Mudrow and I tracted into a Catholic Doctor. He had had missionaries contact him before, so he seemed like he had already heard the same old story and everything. But we really talked with him, we testified, and actually just standing in his doorway taught the whole 1st lesson on the Message of the Restoration. We gave him a Book of Mormon to read and set up to come back the next night. We came back the next night kind of with the plan to progress onto the next lesson. But he expressed that he felt like he didn't have any connection with the Book of Mormon or that it could help him like the Bible has or ancient Buddhist scripts have. So we completely focused on the Book of Mormon and read together with him, teaching, applying, and promising blessings to him. It completely changed his feelings around to that he wouldn't just give up but actually strive to pray and read. He has such a great understanding of view of life that he loves his family and he is cautious of not wanting to become to materialistic or caught up in things. But he feels a little sad as he feels his wife (who is from the Philippines) has become more materialistic. He really has his greatest care and concern for his wife and daughter. So we pray and hope that he will progress.
Then this past week we had dinner together with one of our investigators who has been investigating for 4 years. The following day he was going to have his baptismal interview and progress for his date of 3/8. But just so happens that night after dinner Jehova's Witnesses contacted him, and when we met the next day (took a little effort to get him to come to the church) he basically was doubting everything we have taught and shared with him. He believed the Bible but the Book of Mormon he didn't know anymore. Those darn JWs. We had a really powerful lesson to teach him of the Book of Mormon and gave him the assignment of 2 Nephi 29. He has read it but still hasn't prayed. He came to church though. I pray so much for him that he will progress and refind the answers he had had.
We were also blessed this last night to go and attend a fireside that Bishop Stevenson (the presiding Bishop) talked to us. He has such a powerful testimony and touched my heart with his testimony.
So now the big news that I have now known for a week (since last Monday night). Elder Mudrow is training! :D good for him :( bad for me Elder Mudrow gets his new companion tomorrow. So I am moving out tomorrow morning up to Zhanghua 彰化. I am going to be with two native companions for this next week until the new move call starts next week and go to my new area. I am so sad to leave Jiayi and Elder Mudrow. At parts and times I have been sad and mad. But it has been such a blessing of patience, humility, and trust. The Lord knows his work and knows where He needs me and who is needed in Jiayi.
Lastly, today as my last P-day in Jiayi we are going to Fancy World! :D it is an amusement park that is Viking themed. The 4 man is going and we are going to have a blast and a half!
I love you so much and appreciate everything that you teach me and share with me. Your emails about change are no coincidence for this week. Then yesterday I got the email with the speech from Bro. Wilcox. I love that speech so much. It has opened my eyes so much.
Love you totally!
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For Magnepan being frugal! I wish I could upgrade to these puppies...
Magnepan MG3.7
"Trickle-down effect" is an expression manufacturers often use to describe the application of lessons learned in developing a flagship model to the development of lower-priced products. However, according to Wendell Diller of Magnepan, in developing the new Magneplanar MG 3.7, what has taken place is a trickle-up effect. (Wendell celebrates 36 years marketing Magnepan this year!) The lessons learned in going from the MG 1.6 to the MG 1.7 were applied to the more expensive flagship MG 3.6, with what he says are results that represent at least as much of an improvement as the change from the MG 1.6 to the MG 1.7. I've been quite impressed with the MG 1.7 on previous occasions, and listening to the MG 3.7, driven by Bryston electronics at T.H.E. Show, made me think of the MG 1.7, except for greater bass extension and dynamics. Magnepan has kept the price at $5495$5895/pair, which must represent a bargain for a planar speaker of this performance and pedigree. Standing proudly next to the MG3.7 in JA's photo is Mark Winey, son of founder Jim, who now runs the Minnesotan company.
Submitted by sguha001 on December 17, 2011 - 1:17pm
I sometimes fancy quitting my job and going to work for this company - I love their products that much. It does feel like sometimes though that the company is stagnating - compared to what they could be they are nothing. Imagine if I could sit down with their President and discuss how to grow their business.
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Friday, March 30, 2007
Now we're talking
When I first read this tidbit, I was amused. But the amusement turned to insight as I learned more.
Those kid-phones are perfect for grandparents. Some phones have global positioning which would be handy if we wander off. Some have only a few buttons. BIG buttons. Some are limited to a handful of callers. And all have cool colors with clip-on features for easy connection with white belts and matching shoes.
If the manufacturers were smart, they would market these kiddy devices for the older generations.
Raise your hand if you have proven difficulty with your current cell phone. Grumble, snarl, gripe, complain. I do.
My children have learned not to call my cell unless they are bleeding. And when they do call, they must remember to call twice. Twice? Yes, the first time I lose the signal while fumbling for the phone in the Mystery Woman's purse. Even if I am lucky enough to find the phone in time to make the connection, I usually don't get it right because the buttons are too damned small and I hit the wrong one. That mishap usually connects me to someone in Hong Kong who wants to be my friend.
Messages? Forget it. I've had the phone several years now and still cannot unravel the path to retrieving messages. For all I know, one of those blinking lights is a message from Thomas Edison.
I don't want to take pictures with my phone. Videos? Not for me. I just want to be able to place a call, answer the phone when it rings, and get my messages when the light blinks after my nap.
Enter the phone for children. Sounds like the perfect solution.
And that leads me to wonder what other children's products might work for my generation? Let's see: diapers, soft foods...
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I do know how to retrieve messages from my phone, however, I must confess to moments of embarrassment associated with being a senior citizen with a cell phone. For some reason I can't turn the volume up on the ringer loud enough to hear it every time it rings. It is embarrassing to be in line at the grocery store and have some you lady say, "Sir, your pants are ringing."
- March 30, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I don't want to take pictures with my phone. Videos? Not for me. I just want to be able to place a call, answer the phone when it rings, and get my messages when the light blinks after my nap.
My feelings, exactly. I had a hard time finding a simple phone for talking on. The best I could do is one with a built in tape recorder that comes on whenever it wants to. Hell, I've gotten to where I don't use the thing even once a day.
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Real Life at Home: Colleen's First Thanksgiving
As I mentioned in an earlier post Entertaining Memories, the first time I hosted Thanksgiving dinner was not a particularly stress-free experience. It was 1994, we were four girls living in a furnished flat in Dublin, and didn't have a clue. "Sure," we thought, "why not host a Thanksgiving dinner for 20+ American exchange students plus some Irish friends? We have an apartment and they are all living in dorms. How hard can it be?"
HARD! Hard to find the necessary ingredients for some holiday favorites. Hard to coordinate the potluck portion of the event. Hard to have at least four people cooking in a tiny galley kitchen with a three burner stove. Hard to cook a meal with a random assortment of cookware and plates assembled by years of exchange students. HARD!
Looking back, we were charmingly naive. Christine, Sarah, Tracey and I agreed to provide the venue, hot sides (potatoes etc), and pies. Other folks signed up for turkey, bread, paper plates, beverages, etc. We woke up that Thursday morning, confident the party would be a huge success. And then of course, it all started to go downhill...
About 10am, the girl who was signed up to bring a turkey, a COOKED turkey mind you, showed up with a freshly plucked, most definitely raw, turkey from the butcher. As if that wasn't bad enough, she didn't even stick around to cook the thing- she just dropped it off, explained she couldn't miss class, and left us! Cue the first of many phone calls to my aunt (who lived in Dublin but was at work) to try to learn about cooking a turkey.
We did everything she said (rinsing it, emptying it, stuffing it, etc), got it nicely into the cooking pan, then discovered it was too big to fit in the oven. Too high, too wide, too deep- there was no way that bird was going to get cooked intact. Cue another lengthy call to my aunt. I don't like to remember too much about the whole process of cutting a slippery stuffed bird in half with a bread knife, digging up another cooking dish, and convincing the boys in the flat downstairs to let us use their oven (after cleaning it of course)- let's just say I don't recommend it.
By the time the darn turkey was in the ovens, our whole schedule was off. We frantically tried to keep an eye on the turkey, peel and boil potatoes, prep the other sides, and make the pies from scratch all at the same time with one small table and about a foot of counter space to share. All I remember about that process is cursing, and yelling, and flour everywhere. Oh yeah, and more calls to my aunt at a time when the Irish phone company charged by the minute for local calls.
We frantically threw on party clothes as the first guests rang the buzzer at the front door- thank goodness for the four steep flights of stairs that bought us time to apply some makeup. As our small apartment filled with people and their contributions to the meal, we kept manically running up and down stairs checking on the turkey halves to see if they might be cooked (no convenient pop-up timers to help us out). By the time we decided to dish the bird up, folks were well lubricated and hungry enough not to comment on its dubious appearance, and we were so tired we just didn't care.
Despite it all, in the end we all had a great time. We had food, and friends, and the joy of a holiday spent as a group even though we were all far from home. Our Irish friends loved the experience, our strange Franken-turkey didn't kill anyone, and when we finished up the night at our local pub, the Irish boy I had a crush on told me that he liked me.
So yes, in the end, the party was a success though I confess I have never since cooked a turkey!
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Planning to get the note 3 but this time am going with the snapdragon, sorry Exynos its just to0o little to0o late and still no LTE
AnonD-168700, 11 Sep 2013You're mistaking Samsung with Apple who make their phones memory unexpandable so that they can... moreApple have been doing that for years.
AnonD-185187, 11 Sep 2013even if meizu do bring such an update , samsung might not coz they might launch it as a new de... moreYou're mistaking Samsung with Apple who make their phones memory unexpandable so that they can sell the phones with higher memory capacity with a much higher price tag.
even if meizu do bring such an update , samsung might not coz they might launch it as a new device to their lineup so more profit. its all corporate sale tactics.
jon dow, 11 Sep 2013thats a lie..i dont believe it.Why is it a lie? It makes perfect sense that it's likely.
Clearly all the cores share the same data/memory bus at the same time, otherwise the phone couldn't switch between A7 & A15 cores as needed. So if both groups of cores are equally accessible and processes interchangeable between them according to usage demand, then this switching would be managed by the firmware or a hardware 'controller' in the SOC which is probably managed by the firmware.
So new firmware should be able to allow all cores to work at once.
Having said that the power drain would be huge, not to mention that no apps or android version is currently optimised to work on 8 cores so real life benefits at the moment wouldn't be great.
Bit like the new 64 bit A7 chip in iPhone 5s. Absolute kudos to Apple for bringing the first 64bit SOC in a phone to market, however it'll be pretty pointless for a while as all 64bit mainly achieves is to allow processors to utilise more than 4Gb of RAM - and at the moment not many phones or tablets have 2Gb of RAM & only one has 3Gb... and we won't see 4Gb for probably nearly 2 years. And as iPhone still only has 1Gb RAM its even more pointless there.
Hi, 11 Sep 2013farewell batterytrue , but they will work something out to prevent the battery issues
unleash the power !!! :)
jon dow, 11 Sep 2013thats a lie..i dont believe it.oww poor little Sammy boy...


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Article: Taking Ukemi and Being Uke by Peter Boylan
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I agree 100%. Many people stop training because of the ridiculous way uke in their local aikido dojo "attack". This "attack" is basically something the uke came up with on his on to make an aikido lock or throw impossible for anybody to perform, by doing this he is opening himslef to be creamed by strikes, but due to a common misconception about aikido philosophy nage will usually never even point that out with even just a feint. What is most infuriating is when a senior practitioner does this to every member in the dojo except the sensei who he takes falls for in order to demonstrate "the technique" to the class. In reality what is being demonstrated is useless cooperativer choreography which resembles an aikido technique to those who don't know any better. What is funny is when a beginner attacks the sensei in the same way this senior attacks his juniors and a newb with 6 months of experience can block anything a sensei with 20 plus years of experience might try, including transitioning into some other lock or throw than the one originally demonstrated! The worst part is that I have witnessed this from 6th dans under Saotome sensei who is known for stressig suki and atemi! Although I have never been a member of any koryu I teach logical, effective attacks in which the uke does not present any openings for strikes or any techniques which could injure him and which allow uke to sense where nage is putting strength into a technique (instead of just letting it happen) so uke can counter. The fact that this was ignored is the reason I disassociated from any large political aikido organization. A perfect example of what I am talking about is shomen uchi empty handed. This is usually practiced as a strike with the edge of the hand to the top of the head. This attack is completely useless in a fight, it is telegraphed, leaves uke wide open to pre-emptive strikes when he delivers it and to counter strikes when it is easily deflected, blocked or avoided, that is why you will never see anybody actually use it in a fight, aikido shihan included, yet most people still practice it that way. First of all, the distance is wrong. It is in reality a simulation of a weapon attack delivered from outside the range of any of nage's natural weapons(empty handed strikes and kicks), practiced empty handed for the safety of a beginner nage who might be practicing with an uke with poor control. This should not be forgotten and the proper maai maintained, this way it is impossible for anyone to resist or counter nage's properly executed technique.
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If I take out a loan of £10,000 from a bank, that money is created out of nothing. The money is deposited into my account and the bank has a signed agreement which says that I will pay the £10,000 back plus interest. It is an IOU.
Money represents debt not value. Virtually all the money in existence is based on debt. Without any debt there would be no money.
This system of money creation is known as Fractional Reserve Banking. This basically means that banks only keep a small fraction in reserve compared to the amount of debt they have on their balance sheets.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is just one of numerous central banks that have taken unprecedented steps to shore up the western banking system and thus prevent complete collapse.
In the last few years the markets have been reluctant to keep buying the debt (bonds) of Italy and Spain. The borrowing costs for these countries increased significantly.
As the result of this the ECB started to provide loans for these countries in exchange for some of the debt that the markets were unwilling to buy. These low interest loans are known as Long Term Refinancing Operations (LTROs).
During 2011 the ECB started to directly buy the debts of some weaker Eurozone countries. The decision to do this led to the resignation of the ECB's chief economist.
As you can see from the chart below, the ECB's balance sheet is expanding rapidly with the debts of Eurozone countries. What is the quality of this debt? Will it ever be repaid?


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The practice of Kobido settled in 1472 in Japan. The Empress of the time, for its beauty, would have specifically requested a Kobido massage, helping to make this popular and sought technical. Competence and Kobido practice have been passed from one generation to another. The treatment, which finally reached our shores, enjoys some publicity because of the benefits it brings during a facial.
Rising Kobido
The ultimate goal of Kobido is to produce immediate results facelift thanks to the incorporation of shiatsu movements and therapeutic techniques stimulate facial nerves that reach the skin cells. This improves the circulation of blood. And as
we know, improved blood flow helps distribute nutrients to different parts of the body and helps remove toxins and dead skin cells.
Just as exercise, which increases blood flow in the body, the Kobido massage is an "exercise" designed for skin treatment that uses sacred, ancient movements, known to achieve impressive results on improved health.
The massage is performed very lightly with soft gestures and percussion techniques, rapid and poorly supported. Depending on the condition of the skin, deep mixing combination is used to work the muscles in the superficial tissues. These movements help "unblock" the restriction of blood flow and allow fresh blood to circulate and enter the surface of the face. This action, in turn, provides oxygen and nourishes skin cells to enable it to rebuild. According Kobido experts, it is only when this traffic is not impeded that skin cells can repair and regenerate.
Practitioners believe that Kobido massage is a treatment that is unmatched by traditional facial movements and it brings incomparable results. Spas and specialized institutions began to learn and integrate this type of massage. According to practitioners and recipients a Kobido experience offers benefits that go beyond the well-being and it is a treatment that generates excitement.
Balancing the "life force"
The objective of Kobido, which means "ancient way of beauty", focuses on the state of the client's skin. The practitioner pays great attention to color, texture and turgor. It will then refer to the state of ki (vital energy) and the balance of psychological conditions. It is believed that the balance of the flow of ki simultaneously brings the body and emotions to equilibrium. During treatment, face, neck and scalp muscles are systematically massaged while acupressure points are activated. Massage promotes tighter connective tissue and helps to restore lost microcirculation.
Using a treatment in three steps, cleansing, moisturizing and energizing facial massage stimulates the meridians, which "will balance and harmonize" the state of internal organs. The energy massage includes techniques that come from anma, acupressure and lymphatic drainage. Important meridians begin and end in the face, and there are several points where ki passes from one meridian to another. By applying gentle pressure on these points, massaging the face, and very gently stroking the meridians can improve the flow of ki. This is called the "energy level," where the facial nerves are activated and the flow of ki is conducted face. This, according to practitioners, resulting in a natural lifting effect and radiant beauty. It is important to understand that this wonderful massage is not a "quick fix". The effects are cumulative.
Advantages of the old way
This ancient way of beauty, which is distinguished from other types of facial massage is considered a refreshing treatment that stimulates the skin tone, improves blood circulation, promotes relaxation and collagen growth over time. Kobido facial massage is very effective in the treatment of dry and oily skin, acne, wrinkles, age spots and dullness, and in relieving migraine headaches and disorders ATM. In addition, the Kobido is presented as one of the most effective natural treatments for improving skin condition and reduce the aging process. This treatment was developed to improve the health and vitality by focusing on problem prevention (prevention rather than cure), one of the main features of the traditional oriental medicine.
Eastern tradition and training
According Shogo Mochizuki, "There are significant differences between Japanese and Western massages face. Western facial massage is based on gentle massage gestures and slight superficial tissues. Japanese facial massage uses a range of techniques much broader and sophisticated, a variety of massages surface and deeper pressure massage. There are also technical differences in the application of the hands and fingers. Japanese massage is based on percussion techniques, and combines this with deep kneading techniques to work the muscles in the superficial tissues. "
The Eastern technique also requires extensive training and some practice. Kobido tradition itself is part of an artistic tradition rather than family. This means it has passed from teacher to student, without restriction. In 2005, Mr. Ito, leading Kobido line in Japan for over 50 years, appointed Mochizuki as his successor, the 27th Master of the art form of Kobido. Mochizuki, who studied Kobido since the age of 11, introduced this ancient therapy in the United States in 1984. He currently resides in Boulder, CO, where his company promotes Kobido. Mochizuki is a licensed massage therapist and acupuncturist since 1981, and is the author of 17 books on traditional Japanese massage and aesthetics. He conducts workshops to pass on his knowledge, several training levels being required to master this art. Videos are also available to help learn the Kobido, but most massage therapists agree that it is imperative to take courses to really understand the effects of movements.
The Kobido today
Training is very important. We can start with workshops 3 half days and it will be several workshops to scratch the surface of this technique.
The training should not only focus on the massage of the face. It includes everything a professional needs to make a complete facial. It starts with a cleanser, before proceeding to the application of a toner. Then, after the extractions, the technique continues with a moisturizing oil. Even the mask is applied using Kobido techniques, and a moisturizer is applied over the mask to help the therapist to penetrate the mask into the skin. Thus, the client does not just get a massage but a facial with continuous movements.
You can not just take a portion of the massage Kobido and integrate with other facials ... it's a facial itself. According to practitioners, with a combination of natural ingredients and facial massage Kobido, skin thickens, and with a thicker, healthier skin, lifting desire disappears.
In practice, customers who have tested this facial are fond because the results are striking. They can see an immediate and overall improvement.
This treatment of the Japanese face is more than a beauty treatment by its historical importance. While Kobido is relatively new in our country, those who have used it have seen very impressive results. Let us drive you on the path of ancient beauty ...
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text: Hi Guys, Can anyone tell me how I go about naming my phone and I have been trying this morning (No work today) to find my Hero on my N95 via Blue tooth but the N95 can not locate the Hero, only 2 LGs that are next door. Any idea why that should be please? Peace, Andrew.


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post-cleaning, we have found ourselves with an excess of "stuff", the stash fits into 6 plastic boxes, which are currently living in the lounge as they have outgrown the utility closet fondly known as my workroom.
The work knitting doesn't fit on the blocking board - the couch has been pressed into service. It's a good thing that Flash is in lockdown at the University this week, his favourite seat has been useful, and I have been able to work late into the evening - a no-no when a spouse is around, but I have missed him, they have him organised from 6.15 am to 11.15 pm, so I get to speak to him for a total of about 5 minutes a day - when he has toilet breaks.
and my interest in "organising" has reached Martha-esque proportions (note that I have not organised myself to the extent that I may be called Martha - I just dream about it - the organising that is...not being Martha - that's just creepy) this ribbon organiser has to be the ultimate.
and I have a favour to ask of one of you, dear readers...I have a little pile, about a dozen objects, which need a home, they are all samples and I am not willing to sell them, as I like what I sell to be as close to perfect as I can get it - these may have stitches showing through, or maybe the shape isn't what I wanted, whatever, most are in Organic merino - which is not machine washable - so there is no point in my giving them to a charity, not fair on the recipients to be given an item which then turns into a drowned lump in the washing machine, and I wouldn't expect people who having enough problems coping with what life is throwing at them to spend even 5 minutes handwashing baby clothes.
The question is - is there anyone out there, who lives in a COLD climate, who has contact with parents to be,(the clothes are mostly 0-3 months size) who you think would be open to the idea of handwashing little sweaters and cardigans - all that is really needed is a swish in Eucalan or Kookaburra woolwash, doesn't even need rinsing. Please do NOT contact me if you just want to hand them out to friends and family as baby gifts - you can go knit those yourself!
Cece got in first, and I know those sweaters are going to be loved.


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Oculus - Winter 2012 - (Page 21)
Design: Where One Small
Shift = One Big Change
he rise of obesity-related chronic disease has contributed to
an increased understanding of how the physical environment
relates to health. Soaring healthcare costs have helped health
leaders recognize that design makes a difference.
New York City's "Active Design Guidelines" provide design-
ers with strategies for creating healthier buildings and spaces,
based on current research and best practices. One radical thing
about the guidelines is the inclusion of qualitative, less easily
measurable aspects of design. In U.S. public policy, the assumption
has been that architecture and design are for those who can
afford it – that they exist in the realm of desire rather than need.
Te shiſt of focus in public health from infectious to chronic
disease reflects an evolving understanding of health, which
exceeds a medical paradigm, engaging lifestyle issues that need
to be addressed holistically.
Te guidelines are a powerful agent of change that architects
can use to incorporate principles of active design into their projects.
Tey also suggest the potential for architecture to perform
as integrator and instigator of relational approaches that can
bring about radical transformation. And yet, while architecture
is uniquely situated to address interdependencies between material,
social, cultural, and natural systems, it is difficult to realize
its potential, due to its resistance to quantitative metrics.
As we have learned in the context of climate change, best
practices today are likely to be past practices tomorrow. It is not
a stretch to say that climate change and the obesity epidemic are
twin crises, birthed and nurtured by a progress-driven trajectory
of advancing technology. Te idea that there is a reciprocal
relationship in the energy imbalance – with too much fossil
fuel energy consumed and too little human energy expended –
suggests the need for radical rethinking of the situation and our
role as architects within it.
Recognizing the potential to promote physical activity and
health through design is the beginning. Pursuing this potential
means considering these goals in their intersection with human
experience and all aspects of contemporary life, culture, and
society. Altering environments to increase physical activity
requires altering them to increase interactivity – between going
places and having places to go, between movement and rest,
between physical and social activities.
What's Inside
22 The Big Picture: Designing for Health/Solving for Pattern
24 Active Design: Urban Bones, Human Muscles
28 Aging In Place: There's No Place Like Home
Designs Fit for Life
30 Good Neighbors: A Retreat for Healing, and the Iconic O'Toole Retooled
32 New Work/New Approaches: Models of Medical Care
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A robust collaboration is needed between health and design
fields – like the Fit City conferences – to address interdependencies
between health and environment and to find synergies
between environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Increased understanding of how physical activity fits into bigger
systemic questions of what cities are and how they work may
suggest ways to transform these systems and use design to improve
their interaction.
Te approach of the guidelines – that simple moves have the
potential to bring about significant change – is based on the
idea of "leverage points." Tese are identified by environmental
scientist Donella Meadows as "places within a complex system
(a corporation, an economy, a living body, a city, an ecosystem)
where a small shiſt in one thing can produce big changes in
everything." Just as point-of-decision signage may dramatically
increase stair climbing, design processes may identify spatial
leverage points that dramatically increase the potential for
positive transformation. Connecting the dots between different
systems makes potential synergies visible, providing an
opportunity to inflect design strategies to support previously
unseen objectives. To explore and create synergies – to reinvent
the ways in which systems interact – design strategies cut across
categories, scales, and registers to fulfill multiple needs in the
context of limited budgets, client priorities, governmental
regulations, agency review processes, and frameworks of
implementation. So design processes can spur innovation.
To bring diversity of experience and movement into
everyone's everyday space requires engaging qualitative and
quantitative aspects of design across a range of urban and natural
systems. To enable transformation beyond the individual project,
architects and others need to consider the potential of the design
process itself. Case studies can do much more than help assess
the value of individual projects: they can increase understanding
of relational approaches and demonstrate how design processes
can turn strategic insights into untapped opportunities. ■
Linda Pollak, AIA, Affil. ASLA, is a principal of Marpillero Pollak
Architects, and is currently teaching in the Urban Design
Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She
serves on the Board of Directors of the Design Trust for Public
Space and Storefront for Art and Architecture.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Oculus - Winter 2012
Letters from Two Presidents
Shelter from the Storm
Center Highlights
Urban Farming Takes Root
Opener: Design: Where One Small Shift = One Big Change
The Big Picture: Designing for Health/Solving for Pattern
Active Design: Urban Bones, Human Muscles
Aging In Place: There's No Place Like Home
Good Neighbors: A Retreat for Healing, and the Iconic O'Toole Retooled
New Work/New Approaches: Models of Medical Care
Thinking About Architecture
20th-Century World Architecture
Material Strategies
High Life
Ralph Walker: Architect of the Century
Ely Jacques Kahn, Architect: Beaux Arts
A Visual Inventory
The health and welfare of retired sailors was the objective of Snug Harbor, which opened its fi rst Greek Revival building in 1833
Hospital Hopes
Alphabetical and Categorical Index
Oculus - Winter 2012
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A couple of my fellow Fools seem to have a bit of a disagreement. In his article "The Most Outstanding Dividend Portfolio I Know," Jeremy Phillips said he believes "dividend growth, much more than current yield, is critical to a successful dividend portfolio."
Meanwhile, in his article "The Outstanding Dividend Stock I'm Buying Now," Jim Royal countered, "I think a high current and sustainable yield is every bit as important as growth."
So who's right? Should we be focusing more on a company's ability to grow the dividend or give preference to higher current yields?
To the numbers! (Jeremy's turn)
Jeremy was looking for stocks with above-average dividend growth, so I pulled up all of the stocks with a market cap above $500 million as of a decade ago that also had positive dividend growth over the three years ending in 2000. I then found the average dividend growth of the group (11.9%) and cut down the list to just the companies with dividend growth above that average.
The average dividend-adjusted return for that group was 88.4% -- far better than the 4.4% loss the S&P 500 delivered over the same period.
I then ran through the same exercise for the past five years. This time the average dividend growth rate was 20.8% and the average dividend-adjusted return for the stocks that had above-average dividend growth was 26.7%. Once again, investors focusing on dividend growth did well, easily besting the S&P's 1.7% return over the same period.
To the numbers again! (Jim's turn)
Jim wants higher current yields, but he also wants sustainable yields. Since the specific stock in question for Jim was National Grid
Once again, I focused on all of the companies with a $500 million market cap or higher 10 years ago. I excluded all companies with a payout ratio above 100%, then split the group into deciles and grabbed the top decile, which had a minimum 4.9% yield. The average dividend-adjusted return for the group that remained was a whopping 187.3%, not only better than the market's small loss, but also topping the dividend growers' 88% return.
As above, I ran the whole exercise again for the period over the past five years. This time the low-end dividend was a bit lower at 4.3%, but the average dividend-adjusted return of 26.9% once again beat the results from the dividend growers -- though by a razor-thin margin.
Grab those high yields!
The results don't come as a big shock to me, as I found similar results when looking at high-yield stocks and dividend growers last year. Granted, these results aren't exactly statistically robust, so don't take this as an immutable law of investing.
Of course, if you want to bag some of the stock market's high-yield magic, you can hop onboard National Grid with Jim -- it has a 7% yield and a 51% payout ratio -- or you could take a closer look at one of the following stocks. Each has a market cap above $500 million, is currently in the top decile in terms of dividend yield, and has a payout ratio below 100%.
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Getty Realty
Altria Group
ONEOK Partners
OneBeacon Insurance
Source: Capital IQ, a Standard & Poor's company.
Will all of these stocks outperform in the years ahead? Maybe not. However, if history is any guide, we're pulling from a good bucket when we focus on high-yielding stocks with sustainable payout ratios.
In considering which high-yielding stocks I might want to buy, I always examine the underlying business. What I'm looking for is first whether it's a business I can understand; if it's too complex, I skip it. Next, I'm looking for whether it's a business whose products or services will be in demand five and 10 years down the road. For me, all of the companies above fit the bill.
However, the same process has kept me away from some of the highest-yielding stocks -- the mortgage REITs like Hatteras Financial
Go big or go home?
As I noted above, the numbers I've dug up are hardly conclusive in the dividend debate. What I think is important to bear in mind is that both groups – high yielders and high dividend growers -- handily beat the S&P over the past five and 10 years. I don't believe that's a coincidence. So while the debate about big dividends and fast-growing dividends may continue to rage, just make sure you're getting dividends.
If you're a dividend investor you're certainly in good company. After all, Warren Buffett is a dividend investor.
National Grid and ONEOK Partners are Motley Fool Income Investor recommendations. The Fool owns shares of Altria Group. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
Fool contributor Matt Koppenheffer owns shares of AT&T, but does not own shares of any of the companies mentioned. You can check out what Matt is keeping an eye on by visiting his CAPS portfolio, or you can follow Matt on Twitter @KoppTheFool or on his RSS feed. The Fool's disclosure policy prefers dividends over a sharp stick in the eye.


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Values & Mission
We aim to continue building a strong brand that our community can take as much pride in as we do. Preserving our integrity and maintaining longevity by never accepting offers of investment and not relying on wholesale accounts. While supporting our local creative community and using local suppliers wherever possible.
We believe every person in Scotland should have access to basic clothing. It is our goal to make this a reality by donating a garment to a Scottish clothes bank, for every one we sell.
We want to show people with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficulties, that those things can either be used as an excuse or as the super powers that they are. That formal education is not the only way to get to where you want to go, and that you don't have to be a bell end to run a successful business.


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"What's the most impressive word you know?"
I was recently told that a child needs to encounter a word in context fifteen times to gain an understanding of it and then be able to use it in their own writing. While I'm not sure where the 'fifteen times' came from I certainly do agree that children can't possibly fully understand and then be able to use a word after seeing it only once or twice.
Picture books are good for introducing new vocabulary to all key stage two children. In a picture book there are less words and the story can be completed quickly. The pictures often add to the children's enjoyment and certainly raise points for discussion and deeper understanding of plot. Then within the story there will be one or maybe two words that will be new to the children. I recently used 'Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey', from which the group I was working with selected the word 'crevice' as a word they did not know the meaning of. We repeatedly said the word aloud to ensure all could pronounce it correctly. Next, the group offered suggestions for its meaning. After that, I explained its meaning and gave the children the opportunity to try writing it in sentences of their own. To follow up all this, over the following weeks I highlighted opportunities for using our 'new word' and looked to see who was using it and then if it was in the correct context. Since time I have also used Meerkat Mail, Six Men and Princess Smartypants. Each one of these texts and proved useful in introducing new words.There are also many, many more useful picture books for all key stage one and two children.
After the new vocabulary has been introduced, it's essential to keep providing those opportunities for the children to actually use the word in context:
- Have a class word of the week.
- Ask for a certain word or words to be used in a written text.
- Display a word. Read some definitions. Children select the correct one.
- Display a word. Read it in some sentences. Children select the correct one.
- Read a sentence with a gap. The children insert a word they recently learned.
- In a book highlight some words. Children re-write replacing those words with synonyms.
- Tally chart for number of times the class have used the new words. Spoke and written.
- Look at word up at www.visuwords.com.
- Look at a group of synonyms. How do their definitions differ / match?
- Display a definition. What's the word?
- Select a random word. Children put it into a sentence.
And of course praise and rewards always encourage!
This process can be used in any subject. I have used this in literacy as a method of improving children's writing through their word choices. But, it will also be useful in maths, science and other areas for developing understanding of subject and topic specific vocabulary.


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George Hosler, 56, of East Jordan, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc., in East Jordan. The Rev. David Behling will officiate. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery in East Jordan.
George was born Nov. 30, 1945, at home in Charlevoix County, the son of Daniel D. and Bessie (Howard) Hosler.
On Aug. 30, 1973, in Holland, he married Jackie Everett.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict for six years. George worked more than 20 years for General Motors and retired in 1991. He then worked as a truck driver for Equity Transportation of Walker, Mich. He loved truck driving.
George is survived by his wife, Jackie Hosler, of East Jordan; three children, Michael (Melinda "Mindy") Hosler of Kentucky, Franklin (Ann) Hosler of East Jordan and Veronica (William) Watros of East Jordan; six stepchildren, Betty (John) Ruiz of Arizona, Kay (Walter) Genson of Boyne City, Rosemary Warrington of Florida, Melissa Warrington of Tennessee, Stewart (Dorothy) Warrington of East Jordan, Jerry Hosler of East Jordan; 24 grandchildren; one brother, David Hosler, of East Jordan; three sisters, Ruth Bass of Georgia, Suzy (Dave) Hague of East Jordan and Mary Lewis of East Jordan; three half brothers, Ivan (Mary Jane) Chew of Alanson, Alfred Hosler of East Jordan and Clifford (Corky) Chew of Flint; one aunt, Margaret Behling, of Petoskey; as well as several nieces and nephews.


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This Bright and Gorgeous cot / play mat collection comes from Australian Made by Elske. This has been teamed to match perfectly with a Candy Garland hand made by Little Puddles. This makes for the perfect newborn present or first birthday. Little Bub will use this mat for years to come in the cot, on the floor or outside.
Elske Little Linens Cot / Play Matt 100% Cotton 105cm x 95cm
Little Puddles Candy Garland 3 metres in length packed in a Mason Jar*
*Please note the garland is not a toy; decoration only and not to be given to children


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Viking Osfrid
Cruise line
Viking Cruises
Viking Osfrid Review and Specifications
Specifications of Viking Osfrid
|Year built
|2016 / Age : 3
|Neptun Werft GmbH (Rostock, Germany)
|modified Viking Longship
|Ferry route / homeports
|Oporto (Portugal)
|Viking Cruises and Douro Azul
|Viking River Cruises Portugal
|15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
|Length (LOA)
|80 m / 262 ft
|Beam (width)
|12 m / 39 ft
|Gross Tonnage
|4000 gt
|53 - 106
|Decks with cabins
Review of Viking Osfrid
Viking Osfrid longship cruises on Douro River in Portugal and Spain, with itineraries departing from Lisbon (2-night hotel stay) and Oporto (7-day roundtrip, embarkation / disembarkation). The sailing part starts from Porto (Oporto).
The Osfrid ship is operated via partnership between Viking Cruises and Douro Azul (Portugal's largest cruisetour company). The other Viking cruise ships in Portugal are Hemming, Torgil and Helgrim. Viking's Douro cruise prices (per person, inclusive of flights from UK) range from GBP 1300 up to GBP 2300 (peak season rates pp). On select Viking Douro River cruise tours, the company offers round-trip USA airfare inclusive deals with discounted pricing on select cabins or itineraries / dates).
Viking Osfrid is a modified design longship (smaller, with reduced passenger capacity). This luxury boat was built exclusively for Douro River cruisetours and features innovative corridor configuration, modern engineering and technologies, signature Scandinavian decor, premium stateroom amenities, themed onboard entertainment, expert-led enrichment program.
The Osfrid longship also has solar panels, organic herb garden and an outdoor swimming pool. It carries 106 passengers in 53 outside staterooms (of which 11 Suite, 24 Balcony, 2 French Balconies, 16 with a not-opening window) in 8 grades. All cabins are comfortable and eleganct, with amenities like 40-inch flat TVs, hotel-style beds, premium mattresses, luxury bath products. Veranda Suites are with two full rooms, a step-out balcony (off the living room) and French Balcony (off the bedroom).
Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low
- Suites - AA (x6, deck3), AB (x5, deck2)
- Balcony Staterooms - A (x13, deck3), B (x12, deck2)
- French Balcony Staterooms (with floor to ceiling door-windows) - C (x1, deck3), D (x1, deck2)
- RiverView Staterooms - E (x12, deck1), F (x4, deck1).
Shipboard facilities
Viking Osfrid dining options include Osfrid Restaurant (dining room) and Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). The Aquavit Terrace is located at the bow of ship. The spacious Sun Deck offers 360-degree views, al fresco dining, swimming pool with sunbathing area, deck games (Putting Green, Shuffleboard), shaded seating. The river boat also has an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby), Library (Internet), Shop (gifts, souvenirs), elevator, Herbal Garden, Sky Bar. The Osfrid longship doesn't have gym room, jacuzzi, spa, but has a swimming pool on its top deck.
Viking Osfrid cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours/excursions, ground transfers, live evening entertainment, daily lecturers, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, replenished daily bottled water.
Viking Osfrid cruisetour prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative Viking cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Viking River Cruises Portugal deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates.
River Cruise Itineraries
Follows the list of Viking Osfrid Douro river cruise itineraries as themes, officially announced by the Viking Cruises line:
- "PORTUGAL RIVER OF GOLD" are 10-days cruises from Lisbon, with included 7-days Douro River cruise from Oporto (round-trip, starting with an easterly course). These deals offer 8 complimentary land tours/excursions in Portugal and Spain included in the fares. Douro River itinerary route features unique scenery with beautifully terraced vineyards, picturesque villages and small towns, medieval castles and monasteries. Among the special activities are the local food and wine sampling of traditional Portuguese cuisine and port wines in the Douro Valley region.
- The list of port activities and cruisetours includes: Lisbon (Tivoli Lisboa or similar 2-night Lisbon luxury hotel package included), scenic bus ride to Oporto (included lunch in Coimbra, boarding the ship at the "Vila Nova de Gaia" dock), Foz (fishing village, port wines-making facility, with optional excursion to Guimaraes /embarkation again in Bitetos), bus travel to Alpendurada Monastery (traditional inn and museum, included dining and fado performances), Regua (Lamego tour to the "Shrine Of Our Lady Of Remedy" /pilgrimage site, visiting Quinta do Seixo /port wines-making facility, embarkation again in Pinhao), passing through 2 of the Douro River's locks (at Valeira and the Pocinho Dams), Barca d'Alva (bus travel to Castelo Rodrigo), full-day long tour to Salamanca Spain (from Vega de Terron) with included restaurant lunch and flamenco performances), embarkation again in Vega de Terron (overnight dock), Pinhao (bus tour to Favaios /wine-bread themed museum, traditional bakeries, also visiting the Quinta da Avessada winery /included dinner and wine tasting), Regua (tour to Vila Real), Gaia (overnight dock) and Oporto (disembarkation).
- There is an optional 2-night Portugal and Spain travel and hotel package offered for vsiting Braga (3rd-largest city in Portugal) and Compostela (the capital of Galicia /autonomous community in Spain).
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.
Viking Osfrid wiki
Viking Osfrid is one of the latest generation Viking River Cruises longships specifically modified for cruising on Douro River. This is a new (patented) riverboat design allowing bigger passenger accommodations without the need to shrink public areas size and to compromise the vessel's general comfort.
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.


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text: [FONT="]In another thread here, I made an offer to compare two brands of screen protectors: One from [/FONT][FONT="]clearfreak.com[/FONT][FONT="], (abbreviated CF here) and the other from [/FONT][FONT="]phantomskinz.com[/FONT][FONT="] (abbreviated PS here). PhantomSkinz Guru took me up on the offer, and I was finally able to conduct the comparison today. I'm a mechanical engineering major in college, so I hope that in terms of technical and physical specs I will do this justice, but my grammar and punctuation might not be top-notch like pro reviewers. Also, I'm not being paid by either party for this (yet? j/k). I apologize in advance for any tendency to wander. So, here we go. (if you have a question/comment I will answer if I can or add it to OP) [/FONT][FONT="]On the websites:[/FONT][FONT="] CF offers either the screen protector alone, or a screen + back protector. Each is one piece. Price at the time of review was $6 for the front, $12 for front + back. [/FONT][FONT="] Looks simple enough. PS offers either the screen protector alone ($9.95), or a full body kit ($24.95), which not only includes the rear of the phone, but the sides as well. The full body kit comes as several pieces that must be applied individually. They were having a "winter special" at the time of this review, and so you get two of whatever you ordered... a great deal if you should mess up the application process, or are rough with your phone. It could be trouble for a perfectionist. [/FONT][FONT="]Out of the package:[/FONT][FONT="] The CF protector is a simple kit. It contained just the protector and an application tool. The PS kit, on the other hand, contained the protector, installation instructions (CF installation instructions are on the website), a key which explains what piece goes where, and in mine, a small note of apology for a lack of application tool (but it did offer the suggestion to use a credit card instead). ------------------Clearfreak--------------------------------- Phantom Skinz--------------- [/FONT][FONT="] Installation:[/FONT][FONT="] After thoroughly cleaning my Moment's screen and my hands, I set to work installing the Clearfreak screen protector. Per its instructions, I found a sprayer bottle and filled it with water. Installation requires wetting the screen by spraying a bit on each side of the protector, laying it carefully on the Moment's screen, and after aligning it, using the application tool to squeegee out excess water and air bubbles from beneath the screen. Being a newbie to this process, I found it a little daunting. Though I sprayed the screen and wet my fingers a bit, I had to be careful not to grab the protector with too much finger or else it would start to stick to my finger anyway. I've also had the glue change shape to that of my fingerprint, which does not look good when applied... though I thankfully avoided the problem this time. After applying the protector and removing as many bubbles and moisture as I could, I used a microfiber cloth to dry the phone. The Phantom Skinz protector had a similar application, but a few methods were different. PS suggests using a cup of warm water with a dab of soap in it. I found this method to be much easier, albeit more time-consuming, than the CF method of just spraying it with water. after wetting my fingers and the screen protector, I tapped its edge gently against the table to get rid of the excess droplets, and it slid easily into place on the phone's screen. This easy application turned slightly sour when I went to squeegee out the excess water, however, and I found myself having to be a little more tender with the process than with the CF. Once I finally got most of the water and bubbles out, the results looked pretty good. [/FONT][FONT="]Results:[/FONT][FONT="] PS's protector is a little thinner than the CF. This is a good thing if you are a casual user, and don't expect to do much harm to your screen. The fit of the screen protector is about as good as it can be: once dried, I have to find just the right angle of light to see any sign of the edge of the protector, and it effectively covers the entire glass. There is a slight texture to the material which can be noticed mostly when the screen is off: it is a horizontal, linear texture. As noted below, though, it isn't significant. I'm not sure if it was my fault or not, but there's a tiny wrinkle in the bottom left of the protector. Again, nothing significant, but you can just barely notice it in the pic under the home key, along with the horizontal line texture. CF's protector has a texture too, but it is less linear and more... bumpy, yet smooth to the touch. The CF's protector turned out to be noticeably short in length (more than a millimeter), and fit a little strange around the optical joystick. This is the second round I have had with CF; their first one sent to me had a jagged cut on the bottom so it didn't have a 'clean' fit. Finished PS Application-------------------------------------------- Finished CF Application [/FONT] [FONT="] -------------Phantom Skinz --------------------------------- Clearfreak------------------ [/FONT][FONT="]Personal Conclusion:[/FONT][FONT="] I can't say for sure whether or not the thickness difference between the two plays out to be an issue of durability... mostly because I'm using my phone for this review, and I'd rather not subject it to damage tests. I didn't find the thickness of the CF protector to be so obvious it annoyed me; it's still thin enough to blend with the edge of the case enough that running my finger across the edge doesn't catch on the edge to pull it loose. Clearfreak says their material is made of the same stuff used for clear car bras. Phantom Skinz's website says their material was originally designed to protect the leading edges of helicopter blades from erosion. Both sound plenty durable, especially considering this is a cell phone, and I don't plan to hit it with grains of sand, dirt, and dust at high velocity. The CF protector's texture makes it look like it will be harder to see through when the phone's screen is off, but I didn't notice much of a difference when the screen was on. When using the phone with each protector applied, the capacitance of the screen is slightly reduced. I played a game or two of Jewels and did some web browsing with each protector applied. The screen was more sensitive with the PS than the CF, but the texture of the CF protector made it a little easier to slide my finger around, and it also helped mask smudges made by finger oil. Both protectors did a good job at keeping my phone from looking dirty after handling. When making a phone call, the proximity sensor was slower to turn the screen back on with the CF protector, likely due to its thickness. As far as kits go, Phantom Skinz has Clearfreak nailed. The CF protectors only cover the front glass and the back panel. PS's kit will cover most of the phone, though still not all of it. While the PS skin covers nearly all of the phone, it doesn't necessarily function the same as a body case would; it will prevent scratches if you drop it on pavement, but won't absorb very much of the impact. If you're prone to dropping your phone from heights, I recommend trying to find a rubberized case. However, for the average user who isn't accident prone, the minimally obtrusive protection given by the Phantom Skinz protector is excellent.[/FONT] [FONT="]Overall winner:[/FONT][FONT="] Phantom Skinz[/FONT]


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Digidesign extends ICON range with D-Command
Digidesign has introduced D-Command, a new member of the ICON family of integrated audio consoles.
D-Command incorporates many of the same functions, design features and workflow capabilities of the flagship ICON D-Control, including its tactile work surface.
The new console offers a compact size and feature set, including dedicated EQ and dynamics editing sections, custom fader modes and touch-sensitive rotary controls.
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text: SOUTH BEND - Barbara Downey, 79, died Friday in Holy Cross Nursing Home. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Stopcznski of Granger; a son, John M. of Ashland, Ky.; two sisters, Rosemary Phillips of Fortville, Ind., and Florence Young of Bunch, Okla.; and two brothers, Robert and Charles E. Bevis, both of Indianapolis. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, Indianapolis, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.


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this is a little game i like to play called
" how freaking cute was i! "
when i see pictures from when husband and i were little, i think about how cute our kids are gonna be. i can say this without sounded conceded because it is true :)
happy weekend to you!!!


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April 17, 2012
corn fritters with aged cheddar and arugula
I made this dish using a recipe in Local Flavors by Deborah Madison. The fritters are made of corn kernals mixed with eggs, cheddar cheese, flour, chives, basil, salt, and black pepper and topped with a fresh salad tossed in lemon vinagrette. I was happy to pair the corn that I canned last summer with the greens that are just starting to show up at the farmers' market!
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Watching as he crumbles down, He waits
to feast upon his moulder and decay.
He finds it in his eyes, a perished shade
amongst the cadence fragmenting to flakes.
For his fate he'll take upon His varmint veil
earned when listlessly wondering for days.
The darkest of those could write chapters they say
of addictions and a legacy repaved.
For his sins He'll provide purgatory again
just to see the hues of fatality it makes.
Now his skin no longer feels the rain
and harder it becomes to stay awake.
With wider eyes perhaps he'll starve the grave
or with a craving he'd find it just the same.
Jordan Baker


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This day decided to visit the Science Museum of Valencia. As it was close by we decided to walk over there, the museum could be seen far away. The pedestrians were not very much favored as we ended plodding down paths in no mans land but eventually we made it on the road to the museum.
Science Museum
Science Museum
The premises were nice but in the end it turned out not be much to write home about. The exhibits were more directed for kids and not really "museum" like at all. Entrance fee was high considering what was on display and for other interesting exhibits, like the IMAX shows cost additionally on top.
Grabbing the bull by the horns
Art in front of the English mall
Eventually got fed up and we took a taxi to go see a movie in the old city but all movies turned out to be voice overs so we skipped that plan too as no one fancied listening to Spanish. Then we idled around and ended up walking by the bull fighting arena (Corrida) and the trainstation and then we found ourselves in Chinatown where we stopped in a local bar for a few drinks watching the locals spending time.
Old town again
The "Corrida" and trainstation
After that we felt hungry and checked out a Chinese restaurant for a feed. The staff was Chinese the food looked Chinese but it wasn't very Chinese if you have been to China and seen what the food is there like, but nevertheless the taste was good.
Beer shack in Chinatown
Valencia streetview


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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, and Kodi Smit-McPhee
Back in 2011 when Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released I immediately fell in love with the direction the filmmakers where electing to take this aging franchise. It felt fresh and not a lazy remake that the Tim Burton version was. Instead of focusing on the astronaut lost in time on an alternate version of earth, it brought us back to the origins and how it all began. It, brief, goes into how the human population started to diminish and how the apes became intelligent. It was a fresh and smart way to introduce us back into the universe of Planet of the Apes. It never really relied on action but straight up story and character development. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes follows suit but certainly apps up the action compared to the first.
10 years after the outbreak of the simian flu, humans are on the brink of extinction while the apes are starting to rise to great heights of intelligence. After encountering Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his gang of apes in the forest Malcolm (Jason Clarke) begins trying to make peace with the apes while both sides believe it is a terrible idea. All Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) wants is to return power to San Francisco via the dam in the Redwoods and he'll let nothing stand in his way. On the other side, Koba wants nothing more than to have Caesar wage war against the humans. The two sides wage war while Malcolm and Caesar want nothing more than to reconcile peace between the two factions.
It's amazing just how well special effects have come since it's inception. The original was considered to be the pinnacle of special effects when it was released back in 1968. Now the special effects today look so realistic that it's hard to tell that it's just actors in motion capture suits. I think that the way the apes look in these two movie look so much better than actors wearing ape costumes. It's the reason Tim Burton's was so bad. The Apes just looked like actors in makeup and not apes.
Once again Andy Serkis completely becomes the character and makes the movie completely believable. He's isn't the only actor portraying the apes and all of the other actors do a fantastic job. The story does a great job of setting up the universe that these characters live in. I do have to say that the story is a little used up but with it works perfectly with this storyline. It shows that even with hyper intelligent that they still act human. Rivalry exists between the apes to the point of one trying to over throw the other. It portrays apes as "humans" and shows that intelligent creatures will always face rivalry even if they aren't human.
From a technical standpoint it is the best thing to come out this summer. The sound is impressive in creating the chimps movement and "voice". The cinematography is gorgeous, perfectly making the world grim and destroyed. The scene with the apes attacking the humans on horseback and guns is brilliantly shot. The tank scene looked fantastic. Matt Reeves proved himself with Let Me In and even Cloverfield but this is best film to date.
If you are looking for a movie this summer I'd highly suggest seeing this movie over anything else. It is a smart and fresh blockbuster that provides action and story without compromising either.
Grade: B+


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This is a rousing, big scale Western feature film from 1936, starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, produced and directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille. Cooper has never been more laconic or handsome (compared to the haggard, leathery-faced Coop from his later Westerns such as HIGH NOON or VERA CRUZ), Jean Arthur has never been feistier or lovelier, and as befitting any DeMille film, the production values are splashy and spectacular.
THE PLAINSMAN takes place in the sprawling, Westward-expansion years following the Civil War and tells the tale of the tenuous romance between Wild Bill Hickok (Cooper) and Calamity Jane (Arthur). It also covers the friendship between Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody (James Ellison), and touches on both of their acquaintances with George Armstrong Custer. As a prologue states at the beginning of the film, its story "condenses many years, lives, and events."
And, boy, is that an understatement. It not only condenses the years, it flips them and flops them forward and backward and sideways, and then tosses in a handful of colorful events (most of them wholly fictional - except for mention of Custer's Last Stand and, ultimately, the back-shooting of Wild Bill) and laces them through one wild and wooly yarn.
Historically speaking, the whole thing is horribly inaccurate. But, in retrospect, I don't think it's inaccurate in the sense that anyone was actually trying for any degree of accuracy—it's more like the makers of this movie decided to take some familiar names from the period and simply make up a series of adventures for them to gallop through. Not unlike a bunch of kids playing in the back yard, each choosing to be a colorful Wild West character and then making up their own set of adventures to act out. (Remember, this was back in the days when kids still went out and played in their back yards and the fictionalized, romantic images of heroes like Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill hadn't been lost to them.)
From that perspective, despite its corniness and butchering of history, THE PLAINSMAN is really a lot of fun. Its 113-minute length (a very long movie for those days), never lags and is never boring. Jean Arthur tries her darnedest to steal every scene she's in, and although she succeeds with everyone else in the film, she can't quite get past Cooper standing like a slab of granite in the midst of her shenanigans. James Ellison is engaging enough in the role of Buffalo Bill, and the banter between the two Bills in a couple isolated scenes is well done; but more often than not, Ellison is all but blown off the screen by Cooper and/or Arthur. Curiously, in foreign markets the movie was often titled "The Adventures of Buffalo Bill", but still with Cooper and Arthur at top billing. I guess the popularity of the old buffalo hunter/showman, via his world-famous Wild West Show, was still strong enough (after all, he was still touring up until less than three decades prior to this film) to be a bigger draw than the less-specific title.
All in all, if you spot a bargain bin DVD copy of THE PLAINSMAN (not to be confused with the 1966 remake starring Don Murray and Abby Dalton) or spot it scheduled on the Western Channel or TCM, it is definitely worth checking out. There are parts that will make your spirit soar like a kid again, parts that will bring out a smile or chuckle, and a scene or two brimming with genuine emotion. (Spoiler alert: Like the final scene when, after Wild Bill has been wiping off Calamity's kisses all through the movie and then lies dying in her arms in the Deadwood saloon after being shot in the back, she murmurs "There's a kiss you won't be wiping off" after leaning over and putting her lips to his one last time … Come on, if that don't put at least a little bit of a lump in your throat then you probably never leaked a tear at the end of Old Yeller either.)
THE PLAINSMAN is the kind of movie where you could say, "They don't make 'em like that any more" … and then you could add: And that's kind of a shame.


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In a speech to accept his newly-crowned governorship, Jerry Brown decided to go spiritual.
"We're all God's children," he said to supporters at an Oakland theater, "and while I'm really into this politics thing, I still carry with me my sense of, kind of, that missionary zeal to transform the world, and that's always been a part of what I do."
"I understand the political part, but I also understand what it's all about," he added.
The "missionary zeal" he's referring to could be a reference to his Catholic past. In 1958 he entered seminary and took vows to become a Jesuit. That was short lived, however, as he left the order two years later.
This is Brown's second time as California governor. He previously served two terms from 1974-1982. The win comes after unsuccessful runs for U.S. Senate and president, and successful bids for Oakland* mayor and state attorney general.
*It was originally reported that Brown was the mayor of Sacramento.


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Here's a 7 month update on our patient who'd had several brow and hairline procedures by 2 different plastic surgeons. Despite all that, a masculine hairline remained. So we packed the scars, going into the temple hairline and feminized the hairline 7 months ago. Our short video update shows good early results, and the procedure video is included at the end of our update.
The video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfb6DFeBheU
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2015 IRS Annual Inflation Adjustment
Highlights of the 2015 Annual Inflation Adjustments by IRS
On October 30th, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2015 annual inflation adjustments. Let's look at some of the highlights of these adjustments.
Tax slabs:
Every new tax years brings changes to the Tax slabs and 2015 will be no different. For the 2015 tax year, the IRS has revised the tax slab thresholds including standard deductions and personal exemptions for all categories of taxpayers. You can find the details of these changes in our recent post.
Itemized deductions:
For 2015, the limitations for itemized deductions begin at $258,250 and above for individuals and $309,900 above for married couples who file their returns together. In 2014, for individuals these limitations started at $254,200 and above, and at $305,050 and above for married couples who file their returns together.
Alternative Minimum Tax:
For unmarried individuals, the exemption amount for alternative minimum tax has been increased to $53,600 in 2015 from $52,800 in 2014. For married couples who file their returns jointly, the exemption amount for alternative minimum tax is $83,400, up from $82,100 in 2014. For married individuals, who file their returns separately, the exemption for alternative minimum tax stands at $41,700.
For individuals, the 28 percent AMT rate is applicable to any alternative minimum taxable income over $185,400, against $182,500 in 2014. For married taxpayers who file their returns separately, the 28 percent AMT income limit is $92,700, up from $91,250 in 2014.
The maximum Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for married couples, who are filing their returns together, and have one child, is $3,359. For couples with two children, EITC is $5,548. For couples with three or more children, EITC is $6,242. And for couples with no children, EITC is $503.
Kiddie tax threshold has been increased to $1,050 in 2015, from $1,000 in the previous year. This amount refers to a child's unearned net income, which is free of federal income tax. Unearned net income stands for income received through dividends, interest or other capital gains.
Adoption credit for adopting a child with special needs stands at $13,400. For other adoptions, the maximum credit available for eligible adoption expenses also stands at $13,400. In 2014, both these amounts were $13,190. This credit starts phasing out at higher incomes, with phase outs starting from modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) above $201,010. Phase outs for adoption credit end at MAGI of $241,010 and above.
Estates of descendants:
The basic exclusion amount for estates of descendants who die in 2015 is $5,430,000. This has been increased from $5,340,000 for estates of descendants who died in 2014.
For those with non-US citizen spouses, gifts to their spouses of up to $147,000 are excluded from tax in 2015. This amount is up from $145,000 in 2014.
For qualifying citizens, foreign-earned income of up to $100,800 is excluded from tax. This is an increase from $99,200 in 2014.
Employees can now contribute $2,550 to healthcare flexible spending arrangements (FSA), which are sponsored by their employer, also known as a cafeteria plan. This is a $50 increase from the $2,500 in the previous year.
For those who are aged (above 65) or blind, the extra standard deduction for 2015 is $1,250, which is up from $1,200 in 2014. This higher standard can also be claimed if your spouse is above 65 or is blind.
In all, IRS has announced more than 40 updates, which can be found here. Note that all these changes will be effective from January 1st, 2015. You can use these revised numbers in the year 2016, when you are filing the returns for the 2015.
iCalculator's US Tax Calculator has been updated to include all of the above changes. Use the calculator to assess the impact of these changes.
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Chuang Tzu said, "Well then, here are the four schools of the Confucians, Mo, Yang, and Ping, and with your own that makes five. Now which of you is in fact right? Or is it perhaps like the case of Lu Chu? His disciple said to him, `Master, I have grasped your Way. I can build a fire under the caldron in winter and make ice in summer.' `But that is simply using the yang to attract the yang, and the yin to attract the yin,' said Lu Chu. `That is not what I call the Way! I will show you my Way!' Thereupon he tuned two lutes, placed one in the hall, and the other in an inner room. When he struck the kung note on one lute, the kung on the other lute sounded; when he struck the chueh note, the other chueh sounded - the pitch of the two instruments was in perfect accord. Then he changed the tuning of one string so that it no longer corresponded to any of the five notes. When he plucked this string, it set all the twenty-five strings of the other instrument to jangling. But he was still using sounds to produce his effect; in this case it just happened to be the note that governs the other notes. Now is this the way it is in your case?"One of the chief themes of this blog is Taoism/Daoism. But does this philosophic tradition best describe the Grand Mystery? It all depends on whom you ask!
Hui Tzu said, "The followers of Confucius, Mo, Yang, and Ping often engage with me in debate, each of us trying to overwhelm the others with phrases and to silence them with shouts - but so far they have never proved me wrong. So what do you make of that?"
Chuang Tzu said, "A man of Ch'i sold his own son into service in Sung, having dubbed him Gatekeeper and maimed him; but when he acquired any bells or chimes, he wrapped them up carefully to prevent breakage. Another man went looking for a lost son, but was unwilling to go any farther than the border in his search - there are men as mixed up as this, you know. Or like the man of Ch'u who had been maimed and sold into service as a gatekeeper and who, in the middle of the night, when no one else was around, picked a fight with the boatman. Though he didn't actually arouse any criticism, what he did was enough to create the grounds for a nasty grudge."
~ Burton Watson translation ~
One person will say yes, while the other says NO! Is one right right and the other wrong?
In my view, the answer cannot be determined because no one comprehends the Grand Mystery and, without that knowledge, any answer is nothing more than a guess.
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A sample older adult workout designed by Janie Clark, president of the American Senior Fitness Association (SFA), appears in the new edition of the textbook Fitness: Theory & Practice, which is published by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
This fifth edition of the book (2010) comes in hardcover and contains 519 pages. Not intended for senior fitness professionals only, it provides a comprehensive resource for group instructors of clients in all age ranges. It features an excellent chapter on older adult fitness written by Laura Gladwin, M.S., which includes Clark's sub-chapter: a basic workout routine illustrated with photographs of an older adult exercise participant.
Clark's work has appeared in every edition of the textbook. For more information about Fitness: Theory & Practice, click on http://www.afaa.com/604.afa.