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Diggin' For Dinosaurs - Egg Mountain
Egg Mountain, Montana
Every afternoon from late June to late August, dinosaur fans arrive in the small town of Choteau (SHOW-toe) and detour west 12 miles on a good gravel road to get a glimpse of this site popularly known as Egg Mountain. It was here in 1978 that dinosaur hunter John R. "Jack" Horner and colleagues uncovered the world's first nest of baby dinosaurs and, the next year, the first clutches of dinosaur eggs found in North America. Every year since, Horner's crews have mined a two-by-two-mile square of eroded hills and gullies on an ancient geologic wrinkle known as the Willow Creek Anticline, amassing clues that have revolutionized our view of dinosaur behavior. Each summer, crews from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman and The Nature Conservancy, which now owns the site, return to dig, conduct field schools, and lead the daily two-hour public tour.
The first stop is the pit, atop a low ridge overlooking the 20-teepee field camp. Inside lies an exposed section of the densest, most extensive dinosaur graveyard known. Perhaps 30 million fossil fragments from 10,000 animals, all duckbills of a species Horner christened Maiasaura peeblesorum, fill a bone bed that's more than a mile long and a quarter mile wide. The site was dubbed "Camposaur" because it was literally discovered in the camp by an uncomfortable volunteer who couldn't stake his tent or sleep comfortably on the bone-pocked ground. One day 76 million years ago, some catastrophic event - most likely a blast of volcanic gas and ash - overtook the duckbill herd, leaving clear evidence that these ancient grazers lived in social groups just as bison or wildebeests do today.
The Rocky Mountains, which shimmer blue in the heat haze only 30 miles to the west, were young and dotted with active volcanoes during the Cretaceous. To the east today, the Great Plains stretch for 400 miles. But the Cretaceous continent was split down the middle by an inland sea that lay 200 miles east of this site. These arid plains were shrubby uplands (grasses had not evolved) laced with streams and with shallow alkaline lakes, milky green and devoid of fish.
It was on these uplands that maiasaurs, small but fearsome Trosdons, and at least one other unidentified dinosaur came to lay their eggs - the first two in colonial nesting grounds.
A few hundred feet from the camp, the guide shows visitors a ravine full of bare mudstone knobs. This was the first of three maiasaur nesting grounds discovered here, from which dozens of eggs, hatchlings, and babies have been removed. These are the finds that led Horner to propose that Maiasaura took care of nestbound babies just as modern birds do.
Visitors can also caravan to Egg Mountain, a low hill three-quarters of a mile away where the first intact dinosaur eggs - those of the six-foot meat eater Trosdon formosus - were found.
The fossil eggs and babies have all been removed to the security of museums. You can see them at the Museum of the Rockies, or in a smaller but worthwhile display at the Old Trail Museum in Choteau. Only the roped-off rim of a Trosdon's mud nest remains, and bits of blackened eggshell that the guide passes around, then carefully retrieves. But from this hill, visitors can usually see crews on hands and knees hoping to uncover some new detail of dinosaur life.
Continued in: Diggin' For Dinosaurs - John Day Fossil Beds
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So You Want To Be A Millionaire...
MRSB Partner Lloyd Compton on why buying a business might take you one step closer
Ok, so a million dollars is not what it used to be. However, when we think of what it means to be a millionaire, we think of financial independence and the ability to be the master of our own destiny. If you examine how most financially independent people acquired their wealth, it was through owning, operating and often selling their own business. As comedian Steve Martin once said, "You too can be a millionaire. First, get a million dollars."
So, if you are looking to achieve financial autonomy but you don't have a rich uncle with a two-pack-a-day habit, you should become a business owner.
The next question you may ask is, "Should I buy a business or start my own?" There are pros and cons to each option and they are not mutually exclusive. Starting a business typically means you must try to take market share away from someone else. While this is done all the time, it is also fraught with risk and expense. We have all heard the pessimistic and discouraging statistics that say 50 to 95 percent of new businesses fail within their first five years.
An alternative to starting up your own venture is to buy an existing business that has survived its initial growth period. CIBC estimates that approximately 30% of all business owners will exit their business in the next five years due to the average age of this demographic. This number is expected to jump to 50% in the next ten years.[1] Here are just some of the benefits of acquiring a business rather than starting from scratch:
- There is less risk if proper due diligence is done
- There will be an established market for the business' service or product
- You will acquire the previous owner's property or location
- Years of advertising are already in place and public awareness has been created
- Credit and relationships with suppliers has been established
- Immediate cash flow is almost a given
- Financing will be easier due to a more predictable revenue stream
- You have the option to work with a pre-existing, knowledgeable staff
- You can draw on the experience of the former owner
- You may be able to to get assets at their depreciated value rather than buying all new
Of course there are potential downsides; the business may be struggling or may have cultivated a negative reputation among customers or staff. You may have to pay for goodwill or the future cash generating ability of the business, something you would not have to do if you started your own. However, if the earnings are proven to be reasonably stable and predictable, paying for goodwill should be worth it.
So whether you start your own business or buy one, each will require risk, money and hard work. But either course of action can have significant rewards in the annual revenue stream and/or a valuable asset to sell when you decide to put your feet up and retire or move on to the next promising venture.
By the way, Steve Martin's second suggestion when the tax man comes collecting was to simply tell him, "I forgot to pay the taxes." Personally, I don't recommend this.
[1] CIBC In Focus, Inadequate Business Succession Planning—A Growing Macroeconomic Risk

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If you are driving to Sandy Neck in the evening, you may notice a loud and familiar sound along the road. The high-pitched chorus of the Spring Peepers has returned to nearby wetlands at the park. These quarter-sized tree frogs are quite loud for their size, and can be heard over a mile away. While the first peepers were heard faintly in February, they are now out in full force, calling out in hopes of finding a mate. Spring Peepers are often one of the first signs of spring, and an indicator of warmer days ahead.
Here are a few videos of the Spring Peeper activity at Sandy Neck last week
Last week, we were also lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the rare and elusive Eastern Spadefoot emerging for the first time this year. While there was no breeding behavior documented, their presence above ground so early in the year is a great sign. Warm temperatures, heavy rains and a high water table will hopefully provide the right conditions for this state-listed species to breed in 2016. Spadefoots are listed as Threatened in the state of Massachusetts, and they have not successfully bred on Sandy Neck since 2013.
Remember, amphibians will continue to breed throughout the Spring and early summer. On warm, rainy nights, please drive slow and keep an eye out for Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders crossing the road.


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Some of you will be pleased to know I started writing the full version of Sicario. The plan is to have it ready for release by the early part of 2016.
So as a teaser, I'm sharing chapter one from Sicario: Part One. Enjoy.
Chapter One
He was close by. I knew it. Sensed it deep in my tightening gut. The man I wanted. The reason I'd broken my three-month long seclusion.
Stepping off the helicraft, I stood on the skyscraper roof, gaze fixed on the bright lights below. Once upon a time, I'd been a significant part of a vibrant city life. Carefree, my only concern had been on fixing my boss's problems. Now, I was nothing more than a ghost, non-existent to many.
At forty floors above street level I heard the honk of cars and the jumbled conversations of people far below. A part of my enhanced abilities that still functioned. It had come in handy when I'd run surveillance on potential targets. Now it served as a reminder of a world carrying on without my input.
Not that I'd ever been a fan of San Jose, the center of the New World. A city full of pretentious people all vying to outdo each other with their unrefined ways. It is said, 'money can't buy good taste,' and the statement stood true for most of its residents.
Still, this was the one place where I could acquire what I needed. One thing stood true about the city: anything could be bought, even if it wasn't for sale.
At the entrance, the retinal scanner beeped before the visible blue shimmer of the protective force field dissipated. The doorman tipped his head in respect. "Welcome Mr. Cesare. Weapons and electronics, please."
Smile curling my lips, I pulled out the Beretta from the shoulder strap under my jacket and phone from my pocket, placing both on the counter. As much as I hardly went anywhere without my weapon of choice, the rules of the auction house stated 'No weapons allowed' as part of their terms and conditions. Moreover, there were other ways of killing, not always as efficient but still effective.
He placed both items in a metal case similar to one you would find in a bank vault and locked it before handing me an electronic key card. Pocketing it, I descended the stairs down to a short corridor.
Why walk in at street level when you can descend from the heavens? the auction brochure had advertised. For an exclusive and discreet auction house as Kazuyo's, the clients could afford to arrive and depart by air.
In the foyer of shiny dark surfaces and diffused lighting, an usher led me to my seat in an enclosure similar to the VIP box in a theatre, a relic of the Old World but with a one-way glass screen, designed to ensure that I could see the stage and the merchandise being auctioned but no one outside the room could see me. Like the doorman before him, this young man didn't stare at my face, a sign of the discretion required in this business.
Through the glass, the raised platform stage stood lit with low lights. The rest of the auction room lay in an almost eerie darkness. None of the other bidders were visible, probably sitting behind screens too.
The usher offered me refreshments as I relaxed into my seat. No alcohol, mind you. I settled for the sparkling mountain spring water. Taking a sip of the refreshing liquid, I reached for the tablet device on the table beside me and read the message on the screen.
Welcome. Place your card on the screen to begin.
Following the instructions, soon I browsed the electronic brochure. Not a regular at these events. In fact this was my first time. But I had something specific, albeit unusual, in mind. It had taken me weeks to track this particular item, and I had it on good authority that it would be on the blocks today.
I scrolled through until the merchandise appeared on the screen. My breath caught in my throat at the fierce beauty on display, a strange response for me. But I'd been having odd impulses since the incident that resulted in my retirement.
The lights on the stage pulsed as if in warning that the auctions were about to begin. The background music faded out and silence reigned as the first item was brought to the stage.
How many potential rivals did I have bidding for this? I didn't know, but I would acquire it today even if it cost me my life… and it probably would.
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In the following video, Fool analysts Austin Smith and Jeremy Phillips discuss Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG), a company whose stock has been on a bit of a wild ride in recent months.
Chipotle is the only brick-and-mortar store Jeremy would even consider owning in his portfolio, he says. With an average meal price of about $10, Chipotle is a machine that pumps through customers at its busy 1,300 stores, he says. It makes high-quality food and will continue to expand its operations in the fast-casual market.
Chipotle has a lot of room for growth, Austin says. It can expand both here in the U.S. and internationally. It also has yet to roll out its Asian-inspired Shophouse stores outside the Washington, D.C., market.
After trading at up to 50 times earnings last year, Chipotle has fallen to about 30 times earnings. That puts in in line with many competitors. Yet Chipotle has much more room for growth, Austin says.
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Is there a good notion of holonomic $D$-modules on rigid analytic spaces?
Yes. Although it is only beginning to be developed.
You probably want to start with Berthelot: D-modules arithmétiques I : Opérateurs différentiels de niveau fini and Introduction à la théorie arithmétique des D-modules, and other papers that can be found at http://perso.univ-rennes1.fr/pierre.berthelot/ Section 5 of the second paper I mentioned is perhaps most relevant.
There is also a recent paper of Caro which I cannot find online called 'Holonomie sans structure de Frobenius et criteres d'Holonomie' which removes the necessity of the Frobenius action from Berhelot's work. I suppose he would send you a copy of upon request.
Finally, in a piece of shameless self-advertising, Konstantin Ardakov and I recently put a preprint on the arXiv http://arxiv.org/abs/1102.2606 part of which seeks to find a framework to further develop the theory.
Update: Caro's paper mentioned above now seems to be available here: http://aif.cedram.org/item?id=AIF_2011__61_4_1437_0 although you need a subscription to access it.
Further update (10th Feb 2015): Apologies for the further self-advertising but Konstantin Ardakov and I now have two further preprints on the topic of D-modules on rigid analytic spaces http://arxiv.org/abs/1501.02215 and http://arxiv.org/abs/1502.01273. There is no mention of holonomicity in either of these but there seems to be a natural definition of the notion in the framework outlined in these. Whether this definition behaves as one might hope is likely to be discussed in future work.
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Port Adelaide's win over Brisbane has been soured late, with an injury to top midfielder Jared Polec.
Polec limped off the ground with five minutes remaining in the win with an apparent hamstring injury.
Triple M boundary rider Theo Doropoulos spotted Polec leaving the ground.
"Absolute certainly, right hamstring," he said.
"(He) looks in a lot of distress."
Polec had been impressive for the Power, racking up 21 disposals and five tackles.
"It's just at the end of the shorts, so right in the middle of the hamstring," he said.
"But (he's) absolutely gone."
The 24-year-old has been one of the leading contributors in Port Adelaide's midfield this season, averaging 22.6 disposals and 4.8 inside 50s a game, and leading the club in metres gained with 453 per game.


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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arlen Meyers, M.D., has joined BridgeHealth as its chief medical officer. BridgeHealth is a leader in making value-based healthcare accessible through high-quality, lower-cost, bundled surgical case rate benefit plans.
"Dr. Meyers' strong clinical expertise and working relationships in the medical community will enhance BridgeHealth's delivery of high-quality, lower-cost surgical benefits to self-funded employers and their employees and dependents," said Mark Stadler, BridgeHealth's chief executive officer. "As chief medical officer, Dr. Meyers will guide us in defining quality care, adding surgical procedures to our benefits solution, conducting medical case reviews and charting the clinical course of our growth."
Meyers is president and chief executive officer of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs and professor emeritus of otolaryngology, dentistry and engineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has founded several medical device and digital health companies. Meyers has consulted companies, governments and universities worldwide on bio entrepreneurship, bioscience, healthcare, healthcare IT and medical travel.
Meyers serves as associate editor of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology and Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, and Editor-in-Chief of Medscape Reference: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
"All my activities are synergistic," said Meyers. "They're part of a larger effort to transform our country from 'sick care' to value-based healthcare, from provider-centered care to patient-centered care. I'm passionate about this, and BridgeHealth plays a positive, important role in this transformation."
BridgeHealth negotiates with centers of excellence – the nation's top-performing surgical teams, according to an independent third-party ranking – for episode-of-care case rates. BridgeHealth bundles the charges for each of the most common surgeries into a single discounted price for self-funded employers. Employer customers save 20-40 percent on surgery costs. Employees and their dependents travel to the centers of excellence for the procedures.
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Take advantage of this resource guide to find advice, hints and tips on picking the right truck toolbox for your vehicle
Take advantage of this resource guide to find advice, hints and tips on picking the right truck toolbox for your vehicle
Sure, letting the tools of your trade roam freely in your truck bed seems budget-friendly. But consider what you may lose by leaving your gear loose in the bed. Tools can crash into the walls and break. Thieves can make off with your best stuff. Or, nasty weather can rust-out your tools and render them useless.
Good truck toolboxes can make your tool-carrying life much better. Consider your truck toolbox a sturdy sidekick that looks nice 'n burly, and provides these three big benefits:
Thanks to substantial size and smart trays, a truck toolbox gives you nearly infinite storage options. Most notably, the ability to keep the equipment you need for your life and livelihood right at hand. Those days of scrambling all over your bed for the tool you need are long over.
There are plenty of other things you can secure in a truck toolbox besides your tools, too. As most true pickups lack a trunk or similar storage area, a good number of truck toolboxes are used simply as locking, confined storage areas for a wide variety of items. Everything from shopping bags to groceries and emergency supplies like jumper cables can make their home in your truck toolbox.
Best yet, as you'll find out when we cover truck toolbox styles later, the options for toolbox storage are almost limitless. There are toolboxes for the front, sides, rear, and even underside of your truck bed.
Ever had your Sawzall or nail gun ripped-off by some faceless punk? It's not only costly, it's infuriating. What's even worse, you have to haul yourself down to the home mega store and plunk down for a new one. This is where a truck toolbox can pay for itself, with sturdy metal walls that keep your gear out if sight, and rugged locks to keep things where you leave 'em.
Truck toolbox employ a variety of keyed lock styles, most notably rotary latch lock mechanisms with spring-loaded paddles or pushbutton assemblies for opening the lid. Most boxes also feature adjustable or self-adjusting lid strikers for the tightest possible seal. Unless a thief has polished lock picking skills or a cutting torch, there's no getting into your toolbox. Truck bed toolbox locks are often built flush with the side of the lid to keep moisture from entering the lock and freezing. Select models even feature a cap over the lock.
Another key security feature of a truck toolbox is that the box itself is difficult to steal. Aside from the sheer weight of a full truck toolbox, the drilled-in or clamped installation makes the task of making off with your entire toolbox extremely difficult. If a thief wants your gear that bad, they'll have to hotwire your truck to get it.
Rain, extreme sun, snow and random debris. None of these are good for your tools. A truck toolbox keeps each of these enemies from doing their worst to your gear. And, your tools are guarded from busting in the bed when you make screeching stops, sharp turns and quick starts.
Not only does a truck toolbox keep your gear in a protective box that shields the weather out, each typically employs a weather seal between the lid and the box. Running or seeping water is prevented from getting into the seams of your box by rubber or foam tape seals that channel moisture away. In any situation short of driving into a lake, your tools will stay dry.
Truck bed toolboxes come in a variety of materials, each with their own virtues for tool storage. In our department of truck toolboxes, you'll find three familiar metals employed in the toolbox walls: aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
The bulk of truck bed toolboxes are made from bent sheet aluminum. Typically, the aluminum sheet also features a rugged diamond plate pattern. Not only is diamond plate aluminum durable, lightweight and tough-looking, this sheet material will not rust or deteriorate.
Steel is the old-school truck toolbox material. A steel truck toolbox is heavier than an aluminum one, but that weight isn't necessarily a drawback. Fans of steel toolboxes like the more traditional truck box material because it's tougher and resists more dings/dents caused by shifting tools. Steel truck toolboxes are topped by a powder coated finish to protect the walls from corrosion. However, any chip or gouge in the paint will invite corrosion right in - a drawback that aluminum and stainless steel boxes don't have.
A few of our truck bed toolboxes are made of stainless steel. This more expensive truck box material is reserved for premium toolboxes. Thanks to the composition of stainless steel, it provides superior corrosion resistance and can be polished to a much more brilliant shine than an aluminum box. And, it doesn't require the same powder coated protection a steel toolbox does.
Beyond the wall and lid construction, many other components are key to the life and quality of a truck toolbox. A heavy-duty hinge or set of hinges links the lid with the box itself. Basic boxes have twin modest-sized hinges; deluxe boxes employ one long piano-style hinge. The hinges are typically forged from a corrosion-resistant alloy for years of smooth opening and closing. Both styles perform well, but the continuous hinge design puts less stress on individual points of the lid, and evenly distributes the weight of the hinge. That's why you'll find the continuous hinge on better boxes.
Basic struts assist in lifting the lid with ease and closing smoothly. More budget-friendly toolboxes use only one shock at the middle of the lid, while the vast majority of toolboxes have a shock on each side for effortless lid operation. Premium toolboxes generally have integrated guards around the base of each strut to protect the assembly from blunt force damage, like getting whacked by a pry bar carelessly tossed into the box.
Truck bed toolboxes come in a number of shapes, sizes and varieties for the many places you can use them on your truck bed. Here's a look at the common types:
Watch your overhead clearance if you're adding a toolbox to a truck with a lumber rack. Some toolboxes, such as gull wing boxes, won't be able to open fully without hitting your rack.
These are the most common truck bed toolboxes you see on the road; they're named as "crossover" toolboxes because they cross over from one side of your bed rails to the other. These toolboxes typically have a single lid, opening up and back toward your rear window. Crossover toolboxes are also known as cross-bed toolboxes.
Among crossover toolboxes, there are several variations on the basic design, including:
much like a standard crossover toolbox, except low profile toolboxes have a slim lid that allows better rear visibility.
alternative to a single-lid crossover toolbox, a double-lid toolbox features two smaller lids that open toward your rear window, effectively splitting your toolbox in two equal halves.
much like a DeLorean's doors, gull wing toolboxes feature two lids that open toward each other at the center of the box.
(from left to right): the DeLorean DMC-12, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, an actual seagull, and our Ultima Gull Wing Toolbox.
When a single crossover toolbox at the cab is too much or isn't enough storage, side-mounted toolboxes give your truck just the right amount of extra secure space for tools. Ready to mount to each side of the bed rails, these trusty toolboxes are great for longer gear and are available in a style that matches other truck bed toolboxes. Side-mount toolboxes are also known as "innerside toolboxes."
Truck bed tool chests are big on capacity and versatility. These beefy boxes mount directly to the floor of your truck bed instead of wrapping over the bed rails. This design has some major advantages, and a few drawbacks. On the upside, a tool chest doesn't impair your rear vision, looks smoother, and can be teamed with most tonneau covers without modification. On the downside, a truck tool chest effectively cuts the length of your truck bed. Long materials and supplies, like lumber, won't fit inside most short-bed trucks with a tool chest.
Different storage needs have brought about a flood of new truck toolbox styles. Here's a few of the prominent specialty toolboxes you'll see:
Wheel well toolboxes
- filling the dead space between your wheel wells and the tailgate, a set of these clever boxes outfits your truck bed without hogging hauling space.
Fifth-wheel toolboxes
- the best way to secure your tools and gear if you have a fifth-wheel hitch planted in your truck bed.
Underbed toolboxes
- popular for flatbed utility trucks, underbed toolboxes add secure storage to a place that's out of the way.
Dog boxes
- like a mini pokey for canines, these boxes keep your dogs contained and out of trouble. These toolboxes are ideal for animal control agents, hunters and dog enthusiasts alike.
A truck toolbox usually offers you a choice of finishes to complement the look of your rig. Most models give you a choice between two basic finishes: black and bright.
a generous powder coating not only gives your toolbox a semi-gloss black look, it offers further sealing against corrosion.
white powder coating is the finish of choice for most steel toolboxes. Applied in abundance to the surface of the steel walls, the smooth white paint looks sharp and locks rust and other corrosion out.
the already corrosion-resistant diamond plate aluminum is buffed to a reasonable shine that lasts. The shine is not as deep as a polished chrome or stainless steel surface, but still looks sharp.
Truck bed toolboxes are only the beginning here at AutoAnything. We have all of the other gear a work rig could need, including:
Bed caps Tonneau covers Tailgate protectors Contractor racks Bed rails Winches Auxiliary lights Tailgates
Mounting a truck bed toolbox to your rig is a straightforward job. Each box includes all of the clamps and hardware you'll need to secure it to the bed rails. And, most toolboxes require only simple hand tools you probably have in your truck right now.
For example, most crossover toolboxes can mount to your bed rails with a basic J-bolt, a nut and a washer. The J-bolt wraps underneath your bed rail, tightening to your truck with just a few turns of a ratchet.
Minor drilling may be required to install your toolbox, but it's no big chore to do on your own. Just a few simple holes through the inside of the bed rails may be needed to securely mount your box. This isn't needed for all toolboxes and trucks, but should be a cinch for a regular tool hauler like yourself to handle if it's required at all.
Before you buy a truck bed toolbox, it's important to measure your truck bed to make sure the box you want will fit right. Follow these steps to get all of the measurements you'll need.
Having this measurement determines how wide your toolbox can be. Also, measure the distance from the outside of one bed rail to the outside of the other rail. When you're shopping for toolboxes, you'll see two measurements for length: the wider top that sits on the bed rails, and the narrower base that fits between the rails. Pick a toolbox that's reasonably close to the measurements of your truck.
Basically, measure how tall your truck bed is from the floor to the top of the rail. This measurement will let you know the maximum height of your toolbox. Most standard boxes won't drop all the way to the floor. But, some oversized tool chests might be taller than your bed, and won't fit properly.
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The N7909A power dissipater unit adds current sinking or two-quadrant operation to any Advanced Power System (APS) N6900A or N7900A power supply. Each N7909A provides up to 1 kW of current sinking capability to an APS power supply, so you will need two N7909As to achieve full two-quadrant operation of a 2-kW APS supply. You can use a single N7909A unit with a 2-kW APS power supply to achieve 50% current sinking capability. The N7909A form factor is 1U and full rack width. N7909A connects to an APS power supply via a two-wire power connection and a communication connection to provide continuous two-quadrant operation. The connections are located on the rear panel of both the N7909A and the supply.
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- The APS provides programmable +/- current waveform capability to fully utilize the two-quadrant operation
- The APS provides +/- current limit settings to ensure your device is operated in its allowable range
- By default, the APS's current sink capability will perform down programming for pulling down voltage levels when it is connected to loads with stored energy, for instance loads with a large amount of parallel capacitance at their input.
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The very first and most obvious illness is infection, and you will normally be able to determine an infection by having a look at any would the fish happens to have. The injury will generally be discolored and covered in dead skin. The very best way to remedy this concern is to get rid of the dead skin and rub the area with gauze. Bear in mind that this is a major condition and if you do not desire to damage your koi, you must rub very carefully. It would be smart to consult a professional if you are uncertain as to what you are doing.
When the water is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, but listed below 72F, the feedings ought to be reduced to just twice each day and the diet plan need to be low in protein. Low protein pellets are likewise readily available for this.
Building cost: Think about all things you have to do to develop a koi pond in your garden. You might have to hire a designer to design the pond. How big you make it depends on how much cash you have and just how much space you have in your lawn. Then you have to work with somebody to dig a hole to start the actual building. Not simply a hole, but a designer hole that will be pleasing to take a look at. You might require a license, so you ought to consult your regional zoning board.
The most essential thing to keep in mind when planning your garden pond is size. Koi placed in your water function are limiting in two methods. First, the kinds of plant life that can be consisted of are less, since koi will eat some kinds of plants. Koi also keep to grow even in small ponds, so they can rapidly be and overwhelm the space crowded to the point where it is undesirable for them.
Koi Fish, like every other living thing, has its own unique dietary requirements. But while its requirements may be distinct, there is no secret about finding exactly what these needs are. A fish needs the same nutrient groups that a human needs to keep healthy. 2 of these groups are protein and fat.
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A pond where koi will be placed need to contain a minimum of one thousand gallons of water. There need to be at least one area of your pond that is 3 feet deep or more. In each measurement, more would be much better. The volume of a pond ought to be as big as you can handle and if the depth is 4 or five feet, that is even better. The majority of newbie pond home builders try to make a pond too small.


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Fast at business printing. PC Fax. Computer-free faxing. Low claimed cost per page.
Slightly sub-par text and photos. Lacks port for USB thumb drive as well as memory-card reader. No automatic document feeder (ADF). No auto-duplexer.
Bottom Line
The Brother MFC-J280w is fast for a budget MFP, and has a feature set geared to the home or micro office.
As a budget MFP geared to a home office or micro office, the Brother MFC-J280w ($100 street) is a mixed bag, having some strong business features while lacking some sensible, complementary ones. Like the Editors' Choice Brother MFC-J430w ($100 street, 4 stars), it's decidedly business-oriented rather than home—unusual for an MFP at its price point. It has some nice touches, like good speed and a low claimed cost per page, but the MFC-J430W presents a better rounded and more compelling package.
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The MFC-J280w can print, copy, scan, and fax. It lets you fax either from your computer (PC Fax), or standalone faxing without needing a computer. However, it lacks an automatic document feeder (ADF) for unattended copying, scanning, or faxing of multi-page documents. It also lacks a port for a USB thumb drive as well as a media-card reader. The MFP is compatible with the Brother iPrint&Scan app, which allows you to print or scan from an Apple, Android, or Windows 7 Phone mobile device on the same wireless network.
The matte-black MFC-J280w is reasonably compact, measuring 6.3 by 15.9 by 14.9 inches (HWD) and weighing 19.2 pounds. It has a 1.9-inch color touch screen with touch panel controls for navigating menus. It has a 100-sheet paper tray, a bit meager for home-office use, and lacks an automatic duplexer for printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.
The MFC-J280w connects to a PC via a USB cable, or to a network via WiFi (802.11b/g), but lacks Ethernet connectivity. I tested it over a USB connection with the drivers installed on a computer running Windows Vista.
Print Speed
The Brother MFC-J280w printed out the latest version of our business applications suite (as timed with QualityLogic's hardware and software) at a zippy 4.3 effective pages per minute (ppm), matching the speed turned in by the MFC-J430w. It proved faster than the Editors' Choice Kodak ESP C310 All-in-One Printer ($99.99 direct, 4 stars), which chugged through the tests at a 2.7 ppm clip.
In contrast to its business printing speed, the MFC-J280w turned in a lackadaisical 1 minute 57 second average in printing out 4-by-6 photos, effectively tying the MFC-J430w (1:59). The Kodak ESP C310, which is a more home- than business-friendly MFP, turned the tables in photo printing with an impressively low average of 46 seconds per 4-by-6 print.
Output Quality
The MFC-J280w's output quality was a touch below par across the board. Text quality was suitable for schoolwork or general business use, but not up to use with documents like resumes in which visual impact is important, or documents with smaller fonts.
As for graphics, illustrations generally looked slightly pale or faded. Some dithering (solid areas appearing grainy) was apparent, and several graphics showed minor banding (a regular pattern of faint stripes lighter than the background).The graphics were suitable for displaying data in reports or PowerPoint handouts, though I'd hesitate in giving them to, say, a client I was seeking to impress through their visual appearance.
In some photo prints there was considerable loss of detail in brighter areas. Still, most of the prints could pass for drugstore quality. Printing photos proved tricky, as the printer frequently failed to recognize Brother's letter-sized photo paper (even with the driver set for it) and I'd have to reload it, sometimes several times.
Other Issues
Brother's claimed running cost is 3.8 cents per monochrome page and 10.7 cents per color page, a low figure for a printer at its price. The color figure is even lower than that of the MFC-J430w (11.3 cents).
The Brother MFC-J280w is a rarity, a budget inkjet MFP with home-office chops but few home (namely, photo-centric) features. It has very good speed, a low claimed cost per page, and some nice flourishes like the ability to work as a standalone fax machine as well as to initiate faxes from your PC. Still, it lacks some of the features of the similar, Editors' Choice Brother MFC-J430w—such as an automatic document feeder, which lets you fax, copy, or scan multi-page documents without having to feed each sheet in by hand. If you're looking for a more home-oriented budget inkjet MFP, be sure to check out the Kodak ESP C310.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Gluten Tag...a mid-wheat update!
So I am just over one week into the detox and it's been interesting. No major issues so far, I have reduced my caffeine intake to one cup of (English breakfast) tea a day, my dairy is down to a splash of milk in my tea, dairy is out; I am all about the soy milk and yogurt although I do miss my Fage Greek yoghurt, coffee is decaf, no red meat and no chocolate/candy. Eliminating wheat has been a bit tricky; it's in everything; bread, cereal, energy bars etc.
So I was mooching about Whole Foods and I saw, appropriately enough, Mochi. It's a gluten free rice based snack that comes in several flavors either savory or sweet. I picked up a packet of "seed" flavor and tried it at the weekend, I over cooked it and it was a bit crunchy, I also think I cut it up too small but even so it was actually pretty good! I ran it by HolisticGuru on Twitter and she gave it the thumbs up and I used it a vehicle for hummus, which I am totally into of late, after listening to Brett (Texafornia) on the ZenTri podcast, to which I am a recent listener but complete addict, extol it's virtues! Anyway back to the Mochi, basically you cut it up into 1.5" squares and bake it at 450f for 10 minutes…tricky huh! The next time around I picked up some cinnamon flavored (red packet) and it is yummy, The green pack is "seeds" and is savory great with hummus but with a dab of blue agave sweetener it's also yummy! It's not bad value at $4.00 a packet which gives you about 16 pieces.
So that overcame the bread issue but there was still the question of breakfast. My breakfast diet for years has been oat based and for the last two years or so has been my own "Cereal Killer" anyway in another aisle I found the following, Perkys Nutty Flax and Bakery on Main mixed them together and voila! Not quite as interesting as the home made stuff but really not that bad at all! Mixed together I get about 10 days worth and that costs out at about $1.30 a bowl.
Snackwise in addition to hummus and Moochi, I discovered in Trader Joes, which was a good thing because Whole foods is not the cheapest shop on the planet, two gluten free bars, both are pretty tasty but they are really calorific the Pure bar is 200 calories for 1.7 oz and the Organic bar is a whopping 310 calories for 2.4 oz, that's over three bananas in a bar! Both are priced around $1.50-2.00. Anyway once in a while they're fine but not everyday.
So what are the results? Well I have 2.5 pounds with no real effort and this is despite the reduction in the rate of calorie burn from the height of my training; last week I put in 28 miles and this week will be the same. So things are heading in the right direction without any real effort. I managed to put my back out over the weekend; a trip to the Chiropractor put it straight, but this meant the P90X workouts didn't start till last night proper; Back and Arms, I'll report on that later…so in summary so far so good!
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Going au natural on us and stuff! Good luck with it. I like that kind of stuff too as long as it tastes reasonable. Hell, I like everything as long as it tastes reasonable :-)ReplyDelete
we need to see the befor and after pics at the end of the P90X. You did take them right?ReplyDelete
Lots of goods I need to check out. Thanks for the headsup & can't wait to hear about P90X. :)ReplyDelete
Good job on the weight loss already!ReplyDelete
Great post! You're doing a great job with this :) I'm very impressed.ReplyDelete
I had mentioned a couple of brown rice products over twitter:
I really like the millet and brown or red rice versions.
Also, I mentioned a pasta, which tastes better than any other pasta on the planet:
Another idea for replacing the bread in your diet, is to try eating sandwich foods on romaine lettuce leaves (like a wrap).
And for the dairy, I find that avocado slices with a bit of sea salt can replace cheese in any sandwich... except maybe grilled cheese :)
That's my 2 cents.
Take care and good luck with your training!
ooh - have heard good things about the P90x ... a friend did it & totally transformed her body.ReplyDelete
always good to detox every now & then!
I switched to Agave Nectar during the great sugar purge of '08. Good stuff. Still use it!
have you tried Stevia? its a very low cal natural sweetener that i am a fan of. never tried Agave sweeteners. also, i'm not sure if its wheat/dairy free but the Organic Chocolate Chip bar is AMAZING. oh wait, you're not eating chocolate. that's no fun. anyway, you're really making me want to shift my dietary patterns. i'm usually only able to last a few days before i give into the lure of pizza at work or something terrible like that. but maybe i'll try, try again.ReplyDelete
great job on the loss of a few pounds already! i really should try that, but I think i'd have a hard time with the coffee and wheat. you are stronger than i! :DReplyDelete
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As Swirly prepares for the annual onslaught of Valentine's Day gifts and wedding proposals, she thought she would give her more romantically challenged fans a special Valentine's treat. Ask most red blooded men what they would like for Valentine's Day and naturally they will answer, "Swirly Cyclone half naked on my bed". Well, sorry girls but Swirly cannot possibly offer herself up as a gift to all your husbands and boyfriends, unless they are especially attractive and have "payment info used", but Swirly will give you the next best thing - a hot, raunchy lingerie shoot right here on Fashion Victim. And who knows, if you follow Swirly's style tips, maybe your beloved will want YOU half naked in bed for Valentine's Day!
This first set is GUARANTEED to make your man go week at the knees ladies! Swirly is wearing the very sexy Fluffy Love lingerie from FooRoo Boutique, a delightful little store with very reasonable prices. The creator, Lucy Roo, is Swirly's all time favourite SL designer, despite the fact that she resembles a cute and cuddly animal in her profile pic. This ensemble would not be complete without a pair of FABULOUS shoes from Swirly's favourite shoe store, She's So Unusual. I swear that Rowan Carroll had Swirly in mind when she created the Heart'n'Hearts Platforms!
Fluffy Love Lingerie from FooRoo Boutique
Heart'n'Hearts Platforms from She's So Unusual Shoes
"Fran" Hair in Golden from Calico Creations
Pale Milk Skin from Indie Rainbow
Super Size Diamond Top Eyelashes by ZsaZsa Withnail
Swirly looks just delicious in this little number. Swirly is modelling the Pixel Princess Baby Doll in Soft Pink from Pixel Mode, and it is just so soft and fluffy it looks good enough to eat. Swirly did taste test it though and can tell you that, unfortunately, it isn't edible. Swirly just HAD to team the baby doll with a pair of Limited Edition Candy Girl Platforms from She's So Unusual. These platforms have heels which resemble heart shape candy with the words Be Mine on them. Disappointingly, as cute as these shoes are, they are not edible either.
Pixel Princess Baby Doll in Soft Pink from Pixel Mode
Limited Edition Candy Girl Platforms from She's So Unusual Shoes
A Buncha Heart Bangles from !BF!
Get My Hair Did (it's a 5L colour demo!) from Madame de Pompadour
Party M0n5t3r Skin - Makeup 7 from Indie Rainbow
Super Size Diamond Top Eyelashes by ZsaZsa Withnail
Swirly just discovered Indyra Originals, mainly because they are currently having a 99L Valentine's Day sale and Swirly DOES love a bargain. Swirly picked up a few outfits there and just fell in love with the Caressa Pink lingerie. This set is available in several other colours that aren't pink.
Caressa Pink lingerie from Indyra Originals
StaceyLynn II Hair in Strawberry Blonde from ETD
Ganguro skin (tone1) from PanJen
Finally we have the Limited Edition Holiday: Mint to Be lingerie set from Indyra Originals. Quite frankly, the name of this outfit just confuses Swirly but there is no denying that Swirly looks VERY sexy in it. This set comes complete with the earrings and hat shown here, and Swirly was delighted to find a hat that wasn't designed for a microcephalic midget- it actually fit Swirly's head without having to be stretched out to double its size! Swirly is also modelling the Cutesy Heart Black Heels from She's So Unusual Shoes. Again, it would appear that Rowan Carroll created these just for Swirly, these shoes have heart shaped heels, delightful red fluff on the toes, and heart particle effects! No, Swirly didn't think that was possible either, but there should be more of it.
Limited Edition Holiday: Mint to Be lingerie from Indyra Originals
Cutesy Heart Black Heels from She's So Unusual Shoes
Vanessa Hair in Platinum from ETD
Super Size Diamond Top Eyelashes and Drag Skin by ZsaZsa Withnail
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Protecting Against Bridge Scour: The Leading Cause of Bridge Failure
Bridges are an essential part of a nation's economy. They are crucial for transporting goods and people to and from major economic hubs. Significant damage to bridges can drastically damage an area's local economy and cause injury and loss of life. Bridge scour is the leading cause of bridge failure not just in the United States but in the rest of the world as well. Steps must be taken to protect against bridge scour so as to preserve the structural integrity of bridges and to maintain their role as facilitators of transportation, trade, and commerce.To learn more, checkout the infographic below created by the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Master of Science in Civil Engineering Online degree program.
What is bridge scour?
Bridges connect two distinct landmasses, often those separated by a body of water. Abutments and piers are embedded in the sediments at the bottom of a river, strait or creek to support the weight of a bridge placed over water. Moving water can, through time, remove material surrounding piers and abutments, essentially weakening their ability to support weight.
Bridges in the United States
The U.S. National Bridge Inventory lists 484,500 highway bridges over water in the country. Bridge scouring has, since 1966, resulted in more than 1,500 bridge failures in the U.S., or an average of 30 bridges per year for the past 50 years. A bridge with an unstable abutment or pier foundation is considered scour critical. In a scour evaluation study, 20,904 bridges in the U.S. are currently deemed scour critical. Pennsylvania, Indiana, South Carolina, Oregon, and Tennessee are states with the most scour critical bridges, with Pennsylvania (5,500 bridges) having the most cases.
Types and causes of bridge scour
Bridge scour can be classified into three types. Local scour is the removal of sediment around bridge piers or abutments through the movement of water around obstructions, generating complex flow patterns, faster flow velocities and increased turbulence. Degradation scour occurs with the general lowering of stream channels through the removal of sediment at the bottom of a river, which is in turn due to the river's natural flow. Contraction scour occurs at the bottom and sides of a creek, river, or stream. The velocity of water increases as the size of the channel it is passing through decreases, which means water moves faster through narrow reaches in stream channels or at bridge crossings, thereby causing more sediment removal.
Storms and Floods
Storms and floods can cause a sudden influx of water. This leads to a corresponding increase in both water volume and velocity, which in turn can lead to significant scouring events and bridge failure. In 1987, the Schoharie Creek Bridge in Fort Hunter, New York collapsed and killed 10 people in vehicles. The collapse was due to excessive scour under pier three, which was caused by changes in the creek bed, insufficient depth of the shallow footings, erodible soils, and insufficient stone riprap. In 1995, stream channel degradation due to a recent flood event caused a combination of contraction scour and local scour that collapsed both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Interstate 5 Bridge in Arroyo Pasajero, California. Seven people died in the collapse.
National Strategies
Following the Schoharie Creek Bridge Failure in 1987, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established a national scour-evaluation program. The program mandated that every bridge over water must be inspected every 2 years. Additionally, bridges rated as scour critical must be inspected every year until it is repaired, replaced, or re-evaluated.
Plan of action
The 2005 National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) made it a requirement to have a Plan of Action (POA) for scour critical bridges to help address the problem. The scour countermeasures outlined in the POA consisted of three general groups: hydraulic, structural, and monitoring. Accelerated replacement is also another strategy, especially for older bridges that are nearing the end of their useful service life.
State Dot Strategies
HEC 18 is the evaluation method used by the FHWA. However, due to the uncertainty and limitations of HEC 18, numerous U.S. states are opting for alternative evaluation methods. One example is the development of a new Scour Evaluation Model by the New Jersey Institute of Technology in conjunction with the FHWA and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This decision tool evaluates geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic data for a specific bridge. An overall priority rating is then given based on the specific recommended repair, monitoring, or administrative actions.
Monitoring and inspecting bridges after high flows and storms is seen as an alternative solution that can address the problem of having limited funds allocated for the repair and replacement of bridges. Fixed scour monitoring instrumentation is in use, or have been employed, by 32 of 50 U.S. states. There are 120 highway bridge sites in the U.S. that are using, or have used, fixed scour monitors (sonar scour monitoring system). Monitoring can also be a short-term solution until the installation of hydraulic and/or structural countermeasures.
Future Implications
There is an immediate need for better predictions. Floods are the number one natural disaster in the U.S. As rainfall increases due to climate change, the frequency of floods will likely increase in the future. Artificial and natural events can cause changes in water flow that can affect stream beds. This increases the potential for bridge scour and emphasizes the need for better risk assessment and countermeasures. The scarcity of monitoring systems must also be addressed. There are few monitoring systems installed even though monitoring is the most cost-effective approach, one that can prevent expensive bridge failures or at least mitigate the costs of such events.
Climate change
Climate change can have a significant impact on bridge scouring. Between 1880 and 2013, the ten warmest years have been recorded after 1998. The average global temperature has risen by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880. The global average sea level has risen nearly 7″ over the past 100 years and global precipitation is increasing by 2% per degree of global warming. Changes in the Earth's climate could lead to drastic changes in the frequency and severity of floods and storms while rising sea levels can impact flow dynamics in bodies of water all over the world. These events can have a significant impact on the degree of scouring bridges are subject to.


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The Nordic Needle catalog contains products and supplies associated with Norwegian Hardangar embroidery as well as a broader range of needlework art. The catalog includes stitching supplies, needlework patterns, needlework kits, tools, accessories and gifts.
The Nordic Needle catalog features a wide variety of canvas and linen fabric products ranging in count from 7 to over 40. Fabric products are available in an assortment of colors and sizes. Additional items are banding, Swedish weaving fabric, trigger cloth, wool felt, perforated paper and silk gauze.
The Nordic Needle catalog carries an extensive selection of threads, some of which include Brazilian thread, Londonderry linen threads, silk thread and silk ribbon. Embellishments offered in the catalog include buttons, charms, beads and glass or crystal decorations. Artisan-crafted gift items available are sewing gift tags, an assortment of Swedish dishcloths, greeting cards, books, decorative bags and more.
Patterns for crewel, silk ribbon, Hardangar embroidery, punchneedle, stumpwork and Romanian point lace are just some of the categories offered in the Nordic Needle catalog. Books, patterns and complete kits are available for these and many other styles of needle art, such as beading, needle felting, Brazilian embroidery, blackwork and mixed techniques. Tools and accessories offered in the catalog include tools for beading, punchneedle, tatting, needle felting and knitting/crochet. Locker hooking tools and embroidery on paper tools are also available.


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European Academy of Phoniatrics (EAP)
Goals and Membership
The EAP was founded with the purpose to have a phoniatric academy that supports the UEP in organizing new multinational networks and to build up organisational structures and European quality standards on medical training and practise to endeavor the best phoniatric patient care.
In close cooperation with the ORL-section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) in Brussels, and its EACCME committee, a main topic for EAP is the information about and the organisation of specific training programs and courses for physicians working in the phoniatric field. Based on the UEMS-accredited phoniatric logbook, in a stepwise progress, these courses should cover the widespread spectrum of our specialty. As soon as the activities mentioned before are done, the first course will be planned.
In respect of the diverging specialty distribution of phoniatrics ranging from several hundred specialists in one country to none in the other visiting and exchange programs shall be developed in the next years based on harmonised criteria of the organisational structure, equipment and staff competence of phoniatric training centers.
To seed the phoniatric gene into young medical students, in future, additional support should be given to those colleagues that participate in the students' education at medical schools and universities.
For the professionals in and after training, following the EBE-ORL of the otorhinolaryngologists, a European Phoniatric Board Exam and Certification will be a futural goal.
All European and extra-European national phoniatric societies and organisations can become regular EAP members provided they recognise the definition of phoniatrics in the UEP by-laws. Decisions of EAP must be in accordance with the charters of UEMS.
The academy gives a discount of the participation fees for UEP members in the academy's activities and gives them a preferential consideration when the participants number is restricted. It also gives them a preferential access to further academy services.


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For example, the University Police Department is about to start selling temporary parking permits online. At first, I was thinking about the project on a detail level - two headings, two paragraphs, two links for on a webpage for people to buy either a visitors permit or a staff/faculty permit.
With that destination in mind, I started thinking about how people might wind up on this webpage. Perhaps they are local community members visiting campus for an event at the World Theater or a basketball game. Perhaps they are the parents of an incoming freshman, up for the weekend to get them moved into their residence hall. Maybe they are an adjunct faculty member on campus just two afternoons per week to teach.
These user stories helped me generate a list of information pathways across the CSUMB.EDU website that we would need to create to help users find this new page and purchase their temporary parking permits. I also thought about non-digital pathways, such as signs or stickers on the existing parking permit dispensers in the lots.
As I traced these info pathways back to the parking permit page, I started to wonder how that page fit within the existing parking site. A survey of the site content revealed several other possible tasks a user might might want to complete on the site, such as pay for a parking citation or request a review of a disputed citation. These actions were buried among a plethora of other information about parking regulations and policies.
I decided to conduct a quick card sort to see if I could reorganize the content in a way that highlighted these tasks, while still keeping the regulation and policy information visible. Based on the card sort, I threw together some wireframe mockups of a new site structure for the police department to consider.
The next step would be to test the new organization and feature with actual users, either on the site or using the wireframes and see if they can complete tasks such as purchase a temporary permit, find how much a motorcycle permit would cost, or determine if they can leave their car in the library parking lot overnight.
To echo a point made by Tim R. Todish in his post UX Is Not A Verb, user experience is a holistic process. We need to look at both the big picture and the details, and the process that brings the user from one to the other.


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Disclaimer: This press release has been republished verbatim. Indie Game News does not support or refute any of the claims made below. It goes without saying that any indie developer signing a contract with a publisher, or vice versa, should approach the deal with caution and do everything in their power to make sure that the other party will honour their agreements.
Brno, January 24rd, 2013, Czech Republic - CBE software s.r.o. has cancelled their exclusive publishing agreement with Lace Mamba Global ltd. CBE software would like to inform, that this step had to be taken due to the reason that Lace Mamba Global has breached the exclusive publishing agreement for the video games J.U.L.I.A. and J.U.L.I.A. Untold.
Lace Mamba Global ltd. has neither delivered royalty reports nor paid any of the money mutually agreed upon in the said publishing agreement for the period of 10 months. Two official letters were sent with an attempt to settle the situation peacefully. Neither of them however has triggered any kind of response. For that reason Lace Mamba Global is no longer allowed to publish videogames J.U.L.I.A. (PC) and J.U.L.I.A. Untold (iOS).
CBE software will now contact all distribution channels and inform them that they are no longer allowed to sell J.U.L.I.A. without a prior written distribution agreement with CBE software.
Jan Kavan, director at CBE software, comments upon the current situation: "It's an extremely sad ending of the past four years of our life. We've created the game using our very own budget without any external funding yet we were able to create a title we are really proud of. When well-known publisher, whom we have trusted so much, behaved like that, it was an extremely demotivating experience for us. Moreover we've handed them both games as finished products so there was not any risk involved for them. Such nefarious behavior had an absolutely destructive impact on our small independent studio. Unfortunately similar story just recently announced by Colibri Games (Tiny Bang Story) ensured us that it's not a misunderstanding and that we have to act."
To recover from this situation CBE software would also like to announce that J.U.L.I.A. has been added to Steam Greenlight.
"We plan to do a remastered version with changing things which were not all that well received by players and we will include a bonus soundtrack as a part of the Steam release. Even if you own the game already, please upvote J.U.L.I.A. there. Steam could help us survive the situation and recover from this unexpected blow. If we get greenlit, we will also issue a patch for existing J.U.L.I.A. owners which will add the remastered functionality.", finishes Jan Kavan.
The Steam Greenlight campaign is located at:
About J.U.L.I.A.
J.U.L.I.A. is a narrative driven adventure game in a science-fiction scenario: In the year 2430, Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist and member of an elite group of scientists, which is sent off in a giant space ship to mankind's most exciting space mission: to explore the first ever discovered extra-terrestrial life-forms.
About CBE software
Founded in 2006 by Jan Kavan and Lukas Medek, a duo of creative independent developers from the Czech Republic, CBE software has a clear mission: To bring strong stories to life, and explore new possibilities beyond the traditional gameplay paradigm. CBE software's has succesfully released the video games Ghost in the Sheet (PC), J.U.L.I.A. (PC), J.U.L.I.A. Untold (iOS) and Vampires (PC, Mac, iOS, Android).
www: www.cbe-software.com
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With breakthrough design, the Snake Defence Multi Pulse Plus solar powered snake repeller emits a pulse (vibration and sound) that changes every second day. It's 100% safe to use around children, pets, birds and livestock. Take it camping, on picnics or on holidays. The Snake Defence Multi Pulse snake repeller is light and portable. It comes with a long lasting rechargable battery charged by the solar panel.
Snakes by nature do not want confrontation and would rather slither away from trouble than attack something that may hurt them. The Snake Defence MP Plus solar snake repeller is the solution by transmitting both an earth borne vibration and air borne low frequency sound that has been found ideal to deter snakes.
Every 50 seconds the Snake Defence MP Plus emits vibration and sound that change every 2 days. Starting with a single 3 second pulse every 50 seconds for 2 days, followed by 3 pulses for 2 days, and 5 pulses for 2 days it then reverts back to one pulse to start the rotation over again. The idea behind the changing pulses is to vary the pattern so snakes do not become accustomed to the pulse.
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Been awful busy* of late. Sis's twins will be one year old on Saturday and, after witnessing the triumph that is the Flora bag, she requested a bag each for Eve and Rebecca. So I've been sewing. A lot. And it reminded me of this article that I read a wee while back in the Guardian, about a lady who swallowed a pin. I am terrible for putting pins in my mouth whilst I decide what to do with them. No more. No way. Never.
'Snot me. My moustache is a lot less....erm....jaggy?
Read the article and then go, get some spare material and make a pin cushion.
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*I nearly always mistype busy as busty. I've always been busty. Not always busy. Difference.


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Using slow, deep strokes, relieves tension and pain built up in your body. Our therapists work hard to tailor the massage in order to target specific muscles demonstrating need. It hurts so good, you may never want to leave!
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Policymakers, police and the public were alarmed earlier this year when FBI data indicated that violent crime had risen in 2016 for the second year in a row. But just-released evidence paints a more optimistic picture.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey gathers data from a nationally representative sample of Americans each year. Because FBI data does not include crimes that are never reported to the police, directly surveying victims offers a different perspective on crime. The victimization survey was redesigned in 2016 with the addition of new counties, participants and interviewers but can still be used to detect trends over time, because it breaks out data from those counties that were included in both the 2015 and 2016 surveys.
Source: 2016 National Crime Victimization Survey
The violent crimes measured in the survey comprise rape/sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault and simple assault. From 2015 to 2016, the victimization rate per 1,000 people for those crimes rose slightly from 18.7 to 19.5, and the rate for serious violent crimes (i.e., excluding simple assault) dropped slightly from 7.3 to 6.8. Neither of these changes is statistically significant, suggesting that violent crime did not spike as feared in 2016. The report also noted that the rate of violent victimization remains low by historical standards, having dropped by about one third over the past decade.
None of this means that Americans should be complacent about violent crime. Certain cities -- Baltimore, for example -- are experiencing rising and horrific violence. But on the whole, violent crime in the United States remains stable and is lower in absolute terms than it has been in many years.


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Salut mes amis & Happy Monday! Today's post is the first of its kind, presenting my summer hits aka some of my current beauty obsessions. As a beauty blogger, I receive a lot of stuff to review, so I figured this would be a good way to introduce you to new products and review some of my favorites. I'll try to include at least one product in every category: cosmetics, skin care, hair and nails; and if you like this type of post, I'll be happy to start a monthly feature. Let me know your thoughts!
Read more for reviews!
Product: Mont Bleu Glass Nail File (originally reviewed here)
Description: Glass nail files are a fairly recent discovery for us in the States, but have been widely popular in Europe and parts of Asia for several years. Because glass nail files are smoother and more even surfaced than emery boards and metallic nail files, they are much healthier for the nails and are preferred by top manicurists.
Why I LOVE it: In my original review of Mont Bleu's* glass nail file, I was under the impression that this tool was too delicate for heavy duty nail care. However, after about a month of using my glass nail file for both manis and pedis, I no longer have the need for any other filing tools. This glass nail file is so durable that it can handle the toughest of nail jobs. Since discovering this product, I've shaped and reshaped my nails from squoval to round to stiletto, and using the glass file has cut my time in half. This is an ideal tool for any nail enthusiast who loves to stay on top of nail trends while keeping the nails splinter free and healthy.
Product/s: Cristophe Professional Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner
Description: Cristophe Professional* Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner nourishes the hair with rich Argan and Monoi oils, strengthening the strands and protecting them from styling damage and breakage. The UV protection in Christophe Professional shampoos and conditioners protects the hair from the sun and keeps it healthy all summer long.
- Argan Oil -- penetrates deep in the hair's cuticle and pore to hydrate and restore elasticity, smoothing unmanageable hair. Rich in Vitamin E, Argan oil helps to repair damage caused by styling tools, dyes and free radicals in the air.
- Monoi Oil -- a mixture of petals of Tiare and refined coconut oil, this essential hair oil has amazing repairing capability on dry, damaged hair. A long tradition in Polynesia, women have used Monoi oil on their hair to replenish moisture that has been stripped from the hair by sea salt.
Why I LOVE it: Just take a look at the pics above -- my hair hasn't been this shiny and healthy looking since my high school days! Before discovering Cristophe Professional*, I had long been frustrated and disappointed with the condition of my hair and most of the products I've been using. I had become so desperate to find an antidote for my lifeless strands and dry, breaking ends, that I was literally a hair strand away from drastically chopping off my tresses completely. I've always been a fan of long, luscious locks, and using this shampoo / conditioner combo has honestly saved my hair. While these products have not "glued" back my split ends -- that's impossible -- they have made my hair significantly more manageable and softer. This way, I can trim my ends gradually, without having to resort to drastic measures.
In the pics above, my hair is freshly washed and conditioned with Christophe Professional Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner. No other hair products or styling tools have been used and the hair was naturally air dried.
Description: A mineral rich, oil-free, hydrating gel that encourages the skin's optimal hydration levels for a clearer, radiantly smooth complexion.
- Aqua-Sponge Complex -- exclusive moisture binding complex encourages skin's natural hydration response
- Minerals such as Zinc, Calcium and Magnesium provide effective, stress fighting benefits for greater resilience
- Green Tea Leaf Extract protects against sensitivity and provides additional anti-oxidant benefits.
Why I LOVE it: This moisture gel is one of the most impressive skin products I've tried in a while. Ideal for normal to oily skin, the unique gel hydrates, mattifies and clears the complexion all at once. Using it in the evening has become my ritual -- I love to wake up to a visibly brighter and healthier skin tone! Acne marks are smoothed and pores are refined resulting in serious complexion enhancement every time you use this product. Plus, this stuff smells absolutely divine!!
This sample came in my May's Glossybox* (review here).
Product: Basq Cucumber Tea Soothing Eye Gel
Description: This gel is an ideal boost to your anti-aging routine, the Cucumber / Tea combo smoothes fine lines and improves skin tone. Cucumber is a natural coolant that fights swelling and puffiness, while the antioxidants in Green Tea battle free radicals from the environment that cause damage to the skin and lead to aging.
Why I LOVE it: This product simply works! No more tired, puffy eyes for me -- this gel is so refreshing, smoothing and soothing that even my boyfriend noticed the difference and started to sneak apply it every night! The result: tight and youthful skin appearance with bright, awake and refreshed peepers.
This product came in my April's Glossybox* (review here)
- Burberry Lip Mist gives a sheer illuminating finish with a subtle hint of color
- Contains moisturizing emollients and wild rose extract for long-lasting hydration and protection
- The smooth and lightweight texture glides on effortlessly
Why I LOVE it: This lipstick has the most perfect natural lip effect I've ever experienced. I typically stay away from sheer formulas, but this one is so unique and flattering on the lips, that I can barely keep myself from wearing it all the time! There's just something so glamorous about the copper tint and wet finish of this lip mist, that it looks sexy and amazing at any time of day! The wear is particularly impressive, surviving an entire BBQ of burgers and beers :))
This sample came in my May's Glossybox* (review here)
Product/s: Lime Crime* Uniliners Collection (left to right)
- Lunar Sea (white)
- Lazuli (bright blue)
- Citreuse (yellow-green)
- Quill (shiny black)
- 6th Element (orange)
- Blue Milk (pale blue)
- Orchidaceous (violet-purple)
Description: Lime Crime's new liquid liners come in 7 eye-popping, smudge-proof formulated colors and a precision brush for razor-sharp application.
Why I LOVE it: I've been raving about this collection since its debut and am proud to say that I was the first blogger in the beauty blogosphere to review these babies (read my original review here)!! I am completely obsessed with the uniliners (they are pretty close to perfect): the pigmentation, consistency, opacity, color range, ease of application and wear longevity are all superb and impressive. Check out my swatch look below using all the colors and a full face shot above featuring the orange 6th Element.
Slight Inconsistencies:
- Some people have experienced drying and cracking when wearing Lunar Sea (white) over eyeshadow.
- 6th Element (orange) is the only liner requiring two coats for full coverage / opacity.
Q: Which product/s are you most excited about?
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Please let me know your thoughts about this monthly feature :))
Maryam Maquillage
*The products in this post were sent by said company for my use and consideration.
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