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Have you ever had years of work, dedication, and time destroyed in one moment? Well, that happened to me this past week. Not gonna lie, there were tears. More than I'd like to admit, actually.
Yep. Gone. Vanished. Adios. Unavailable. Finished. Missing. Ended. Dead and buried. And I wasn't even invited to the wake. I'm not Catholic, though, so maybe that's why. Anyway, it's gone.
It appears that it is gone forever. I'm still hoping to hear back from Instagram and they'll tell me that they have a cache version of it and all is not lost, but this doesn't look very hopeful.
Nope. Not at all. That's super depressing. Since I may never hear back from Instagram, I've created a similar account in the hopes of rebuilding, just in case. So if you could, please head over to Instagram.com/caseycarrollart_ to follow my new account. I would really appreciate it and apologize for the craziness. I'm slowly adding photos on there.
Sucks to start over sometimes. This is one of those times.


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San Jose NAACP Youth Council And local youth join together for viewing "Birth of a Nation"
On the recent opening weekend for the movie "Birth of a Nation", the NAACP Youth Council and San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP co-hosted a private showing, which chronicled the life of Nat Turner. In addition to the invited students, a number of teachers, and administrators joined together with community members to learn about the history of Nat Turner and the legacy of slavery. Following the movie, a discussion and sharing of thoughts took place, including how the situations covered in the movie, still affect us today.
Some of the discussion points that were mentioned included how "eye opening" the movie was. Some felt both sad and empowered by the movie. One student commented how in the movie Nat Turner, and the people who followed him had a strong brotherhood and relationship. That student also commented how people in her school today are not nearly as united as she saw in the movie. Another point that was acknowledged was how there were scenes that you could still witness today in the 21st century: specifically, brutality and insensitivity, based solely on race. Importantly, the movie encouraged the youth to want to learn about the past with the hope it will help address the problems of society today. This was voiced and acknowledged many times.
In my own reflection of the movie, I had many mixed feelings. I too felt sad, and angry, but also empowered. Being a 17 year old today, and watching this movie, has inspired me to continue to look and work for change. I realize how much racism has seriously harmed people of color and still persists today. Change has been extremely slow in spite of the long history of African Americans in America. Topics such as police brutality, racial profiling, have always been a problem. I feel that viewing this film was a great way to encourage people of my age to seek change and gain knowledge about topics that matter. "Birth of a Nation" was truly an eye opening experience and it was a great way to take time and look back at the past and learn these historical lessons to aid us in moving forward with justice and fairness for all.
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Need help getting some shut-eye?
Sleep guru Chireal Shallow knows a thing or two about helping babies to sleep
Ahhhhh, sleep. Remember that? With a baby in the house you've probably long since forgotten those weekend lie-ins, or even just a straight couple of hours without interruption. But the serious side of sleep deprivation is that it can make it much more difficult to cope with looking after a tiny newborn who is so utterly dependent on you.
Advice on getting your little one to sleep soundly has always been a mixed bag (how many times have you been told 'just let them cry it out'?) but the fact is that there's no one-size-fits-all quick fix. So, with an abundance of advice out there, how to know which is best to take?
As a sleep consultant, psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and mum of four, it's probably fair to say Chireal Shallow knows her stuff. Here, we bust a few myths about baby kip thanks to Chireal's new book, The Gentle Sleep Solution. Thankfully, it's out with 'controlled crying' and in with her more compassionate advice for both baby and you.
Myth 1: Props and cues get in the way of good-quality sleep
We all need a little help to get us off to sleep – whether it's as simple as sleeping with the window open or having a plump pillow, these props and cues all help us get in the mood to catch some Zs. And babies are no different. What's important to understand here is that there's nothing wrong with your baby needing a little extra help, as long as it's independent from you.
So, for example, teaching your ten-month-old to put her dummy back in by herself is an effective use of a prop. Props can also include comfort blankets and music, for instance. However, when a prop becomes a dependency, then we have a problem.
Having a dependency is when your child requires you to move her to the next phase of the sleep cycle, rather than doing so herself. So our job as parents is to tackle the dependencies our babies may have on us and to help them to self-soothe.
Myth 2: Babies can't self-soothe
Babies are born with reflexes to soothe themselves, such as the sucking reflex and the hand-to-mouth reflex, as well as moving position, and paying attention to sounds and faces. The hand-to-mouth reflex in your newborn can be triggered just by stroking her cheek. This causes her to begin 'rooting'; this will involve her bringing her hand to her mouth and she will automatically begin to suck.
Sometimes parents confuse this action from their newborn as a sign of hunger, when in fact your baby is engaging in self-soothing. Your baby sucking on her fingers provides her with huge amounts of comfort.
This reflex will fade at around three months, but by this time your baby will have skillfully managed to gain control over her own movement, so her sucking and/or self-soothing will be more intentional.
Myth 3: All babies become attached to dummies
Dummies, pacifiers, soothers... no matter what you call them, the mere mention of their name can strike fear in some people and positive elation in others. We know that tots like to suck, so for some babies and parents a dummy may be a suitable option to help soothe and limit distress. Here are my tips on using a dummy as part of your bedtime routine and to establish a natural sleep pattern:
- Give the dummy to your child at the right moment – that is, after you have placed her to lie down in the cot/bed space.
- If you do choose to use a dummy, wait until breastfeeding is well established (at up to about four weeks old). This is because we know that the overuse of a dummy reduces the number of feeds a baby has.
- At around six to 12 months, try to reduce the use of a dummy with a view to permanent removal.
- Teach your child to 'root', and to put the dummy back independently.
- Avoid dummy neck cords as there is a risk of strangulation.
- If your baby simply doesn't want the dummy, then leave it out.
- Keep the associations clear by using a dummy for bedtime sleeps only.
- Only use one dummy at a time. Avoid the use of a rainbow of dummies over your baby's sleeping head.
- It's best to use an orthodontic dummy as it will adapt to your baby's mouth shape.
Myth 4: Blackout blinds will help your child to sleep better
It's true that our body rhythm is regulated by exposure to light and dark, and yes, when we have an established sleeping pattern we tend to sleep better and for longer in darker rooms.
However, babies have to be taught how to self-soothe, and as night-time is the longest that they are away from us, bedtime can be a period when they become anxious. So if you have a fretful baby, a room being too dark could actually work against you. In fact, research has shown that red and blue lights can help to provide good sleep.
Myth 5: You have to stop breastfeeding to get your child to sleep through the night
Breastfeeding can, in fact, help your child to sleep, as your night-time breast milk contains the sleep hormone melatonin. In those crucial first few months, when baby is not producing her own melatonin, breastfeeding is a bonus.
But you can avoid creating a dependency by split-feeding – where you divide the feed into two, and introduce an activity in between. For example, you could feed your baby for ten to 15 minutes before a bath and then again for ten to 15 minutes afterwards. This will ensure she does not fall asleep on the boob.
Another little tip is to take your baby off the boob just before she falls asleep. Feed her for at least ten minutes, then as she begins to slow down on her sucking, ease your nipple from her mouth while she's still awake.
You can drop the night feeds when your child shows she no longer requires them. This may be determined by her age, how well she feeds during the day and/or rejection of the feed. If you're unsure, test this by dropping the feed over three nights. If she settles well, you can be sure she no longer needs it; if she's harder to settle or becomes distressed, this indicates that the feed is still required.
Myth 6: Putting your child to bed later will make her sleep later
I've always been confused by this myth! The body rhythm is like a clock set at particular times, so if your child is used to waking up at 5am, putting her to bed at 9pm will mean that she will become sleep-deprived.
The less sleep we have, the fewer sleep hormones we produce, which means we're likely to sleep less. So, the more sleep your baby has, the more sleep she will want. That means putting your baby to bed earlier. Putting her to bed later may cause her to become overtired, harder to settle and make your situation a lot worse for a while, with potential tears and tantrums.
These are edited extracts from The Gentle Sleep Solution: The Naturally Nurturing Way to Help Your Baby Sleep by Chireal Shallow (£10.99, Vermilion).


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How to take care of your first dog – Tips on how to decide on the dog breed, how to look after your puppies health and all about feeding, training and grooming your dog
Best tips on how to take care of your first dog at home
Decide between a dog and cat
Want to keep companion animals and can't decide between dogs and cats? If you are outgoing and social, you may just prefer to keep dogs who you can play with and be greeted enthusiastically by on your return home.
Cat owners, on the other hand, tend to be calmer and introverted, preferring to keep low maintenance companion animals. Also consider this: dogs usually need more space whereas cats can be happy in smaller spaces. They need to be walked and exercised regularly and need much more time from you than cats do.
Consider your decision to bring dogs home very carefully:
Dogs live up to 18 years, or even more in exceptional cases. Throughout this time, life with dogs is like living with and caring for two-year-olds.
The building you live in must allow pet dogs, particularly if you're a tenant.
When you move house/city/country, your dogs move with you. There is no fate worse for dogs than being abandoned by their family. That is what you will be to the dogs, their family.
Dogs need to be walked at least four times a day, no matter what the weather or your energy levels.
Dogs need vaccinations, medical aid when they fall ill, and grooming. Good veterinary care is not cheap and packaged dog food could cost you a decent amount for a medium sized dog.
Dogs go through a teething stage, just like children, and could chew anything that catches their fancy, including your expensive Jimmy Choo shoes or your Gucci handbags.
Till dogs are potty trained, it is you who will have to clean up the mess.
Your house will have dogs' hair all over.
You can no longer take off on a holiday on a whim, unless the place you go to, accepts dogs.
Think about these factors carefully.
If you still want dogs because you know you will be able to give them the time, attention and loving care they need, you can look forward to years of happiness and love. Dogs are a lot of responsibility but they are definitely worth it!
What breed of dog must you own ?
Decide what type of breeds to bring home. Keep in mind that larger dogs need more exercise, will eat more food and need more space to run around. Hairy dogs in a hot city need an air conditioned environment. They need more grooming than shorter haired dogs.
Some breeds are naturally more boisterous while others may not be very tolerant of small children. If you are an active person, choose active, agile dogs. If you live a sedentary lifestyle or suffer from health issues which limit your activity levels, do not get high energy, athletic dogs.
Learn which breeds have the traits you are looking for. In case you want to get a specific breed, ask your local veterinarian for help.
The best place to get dogs is the local dog shelter. They always have lots of puppies and dogs who need homes, all vaccinated and healthy. Adopting dogs who need a good home can be very rewarding – you are saving them (and yourself!) from a life of loneliness.
You will also see many Indian dogs looking for homes. Indian breed dogs have less medical problems owing to the natural selection process they've been through. And they come with the same options as breeds do – in all colours, sizes and lengths of fur!
Never buy animals from pet shops as pet shop owners often ill-treat these animals and your buying will encourage the shopkeepers to get more.
Look after your new pup with lots of love and care
Ensure the puppies you get home are at least eight weeks old. Till they reach this age, puppies need their mothers and siblings. Make sure you have bowls, a bed and some toys ready for the puppies.
Take them to the vet as soon as they join your family, and get them licences from the local municipality.
Protect your home from teething troubles: till your puppies stop teething. Keep all your precious stuff away so it cannot be chewed. Get them their own toys. There is no point in beating the puppies if they chew something they weren't meant to – they don't understand what they did wrong! Training is the answer to controlling your animals' behavior.
Puppies have small bladders, so you will need to take them out at least twice during the night. Add one to your puppies' age in months as that is the most time they can hold their bladders. So, a two-month-old puppy can wait three hours; three, for four hours; and so on…
How to look after your puppy the first day or night ?
Dogs are pack animals and the first few nights that your puppies cry in your home is because they are calling for their family to find them. It is up to you to make them feel safe and loved. To ensure you both suffer the least amount of trauma, here are a few tips to make your puppies' first few nights easy:
Tire your puppies out by playing with them before their bedtime.
Just before you want them to sleep, take them to the area you have designated as their potty area. When they do their business, praise them and bring them back inside.
Provide them with a comfortable bed, preferably in your room. This is so it will be easier for you to get up at night when they cry. Additionally, your puppies will start to accept you as their pack leader sooner when there is constant contact between you and them. The bed could be a wicker basket with a cushion in it, unless you're okay with sharing your bed with your pups.
Place a ticking clock wrapped in a T-shirt or yours in their bed for your scent and 'heartbeat' to soothe the puppies.
When your puppies start crying at night, they may need to go out. Immediately get up and carry your pups outside to their soiling area. Praise them when they finish.
All about feeding your dogs
Always keep a clean supply of drinking water accessible for your dogs. Feed your dogs according to their ages and requirements. Younger dogs need to be fed small quantities, more often.
Conveniently packaged dry and wet dog food is now available – you can use it exclusively, or to supplement home cooked food. And, yes, you can bring up an exclusively vegetarian dog… Ask the veterinarian for advice on what to feed your dogs and when. Be aware that you must follow the routine you set.
Setting a daily routine
Take your dogs on regular walks, at a maximum six hours apart and give them adequate exercise. Puppies need to be taken out at shorter intervals.
Puppies need to be fed at short intervals, and grown dogs up to twice a day. A vet will guide you about food quality and quantity requirements.
Spend as much time as you can with your dogs. Try not to leave them alone for too long. Remember your dogs do not understand that you will come back and they will wait for you anxiously till you return. Dogs love a routine, and will wait to do the same fun things with you every day.
How to train your dogs
Training your puppies not only forges a bond between the two of you, but can also save their lives one day in case they ever run unsupervised in to traffic or any other dangerous situations. Preferably, train them yourself rather than using a trainer.
Toilet training your puppies needs patience. Take your puppies out early in the morning, late in the night as well as after each meal, and praise them lavishly when they do their business. Reduce the chances for mistakes indoors by always watching your puppies. Take them out as soon as you see they want to go. Cover the floor of the pups' living area with newspapers at night to make for easy cleaning.
You can teach your puppies basic commands when they are 12 weeks old. Training sessions should be regular, fun and last about 15 minutes, twice a day. Basic training in obedience includes teaching commands like hell, sit, stay, down, come, no, leave it and drop it.
Teach them each command one by one, praising them as they learn and reward them with puppy treats. Keep on repeating the commands and manually guide them to perform the command till they finally get it right. Remember to always praise and reward them.
Always praise your dogs when they do something right rather than showing anger and instilling pain when they do not. Punishing or hitting can become meaningless if done too often and can make your dogs afraid of you.
All about grooming your dogs
Regular grooming is a vital part of caring for your dogs.
The correct brush for your dogs will depend on their coat type. Buy it from a pet supplies store and brush your dogs every day if they are long haired, and less often if they have short hair.
Check your dogs all over for ticks and fleas. Remember, they are life threatening and can kill your dogs if not controlled. Remember to check inside their ears and paws, favourite spots for ticks.
Bathe your dogs when needed, with a shampoo formulated especially for dogs – not more than once a fortnight. Before you bathe your dogs, place cotton balls in their ears to ensure you don't get water inside. Use hot or tepid water, depending on the climate. Use a dog shampoo and wash off all the soap properly. Towel dry your dogs and take them out into the sun to get completely dry, or else use a hair dryer very carefully. If they have long hair, brush their coats gently, but only after drying. You could brush their teeth too!
Take them to the vet or to a groomer to have their nails trimmed, ears cleaned and anal glands expressed. Ask them to teach you so you can do it yourself the next time. Be careful.
How to take care of your dogs' health
Take your puppies to a veterinarian to be dewormed and vaccinated. This should be done according to a schedule which the vet will give you. Keep your dogs up-to-date with vaccinations that protect against rabies, parvovirus, distemper and other fatal diseases. Ask him/her for vitamins for your dogs.
Dogs live healthier lives if they have been spayed or neutered. Spaying female dogs eliminates the risk of ovarian cysts and uterine cancer, and reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutered male dogs are less likely to roam, fight with other dogs or become aggressive to people. Neutering also eliminates the risk of testicular cancer.
Routine veterinary visits can catch health problems like worms, dental decay and even cancer before they become serious threats to your dogs' health.
Keep in mind that veterinary visits can be a stressful experience for your dogs, who cannot understand why they are being poked and prodded in a place full of strange smells and stressed animals. Remain with your dogs at all times, comforting them by speaking in a soothing voice and holding or petting them while the veterinarian performs the examination.
Older dogs need more care, just like older family members. Make sure you are there for your dogs always. Remember, you are their world; don't disappoint them. A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.
Important tips you need to keep in mind
Prevent children from mishandling your dogs, even playfully.
Don't keep your dogs chained. Life at the end of a chain for social animals like dogs is the worst torture ever.
Ensure your dogs wear collars with your name and contact details.
Keep collars only to carry identification. It's got to be a royal pain for the dogs to be leashed by the neck, especially if your guardian tends to tug or yank. There are all kinds of sensitive tissues in the throat, like discs, nerves, oesophagus and windpipe. Don't ever use a choke chain.
Use harnesses to walk your dogs. If excessive pulling isn't an issue with your dogs, then a standard nylon-web H-style harness would be right. For tiny dogs, there is a soft, comfortable little harness called the puppia. For pullers, try the sensation harness.
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Claire is always super-sad that she doesn't get valentine's day card from her classmates each year. You know, mainly since her classmates are me, myself and I. Ha!
This year, I actually got my act together early and put together 12 days of Valentine's Day treats for her. So she gets a little treat each day. I got the idea here. (There is a link to a PDF document with all of the little sayings.)
"I love your BEAR HUGS! They are so special"-Teddy Grahams
"Life is a circus with you around"-Animal crackers
"It's o-fish-al! You're the best kid ever."-Goldfish crackers
"You color my world with happiness"-box of crayons
"Hope your day is Marvelous & Magnificent just like you"-bag of M&Ms
"I love you more than Chocolate ..." - any kind of chocolate candy
"You make my heart GLOW"-small flashlight, flashlight wand (party favor section @ Target), glow sticks/wand
"You make my life a little sweeter"-suckers or any kind of candy
"You're a great catch ..."-Swedish fish or Goldfish crackers
"You blow me away"-bubbles or balloons
"You're the apple of my eye"-apple juice, apple
"You're my treasure"-chocolate coins, change for piggy bank
{I think I spent about $12-$15 total for all of these little treats}
For David and Luke's classroom valentine's, I turned to Pinterest.
David's classmates will get these Star Wars cards with glow stick light-saber swords.
Luke's classmates will get these cute jars of playdough.
Source: positivelysplendid.com via Susan on Pinterest
I also plan on making my favorite Valentine's Day cupcakes!
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In textbooks, manuals, and some types of web writing, boldface is often used to highlight the first instance of an important keyword that is central to the subject of a chapter or article. (1)
I guess we can now say, with confidence, that this also applies to warning labels for SSRIs.
Let's just take a look at the current Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for Seroxat, which was last revised on 11 January 2017.
**Seroxat is the European brand name for paroxetine. In the US and Canada the brand name used is Paxil.
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Well, according to the description quoted at the head of this blog post, "boldface is often used to highlight the first instance of an important keyword that is central to the subject of a chapter or article."
So, the 2017 warning label clearly shows that it's important for patients and healthcare professionals to know that the current paroxetine label emphasizes that being a young adult puts you at an increased risk of suicidal behaviour whilst taking antidepressants. Remember, this is taken from the current Seroxat (Paxil) PIL.
Why do we not see the same for all adults?
Also, whose idea was it to use boldface on the words "young adult"?
This is something I put to the MHRA Pharmacovigilance team:
Could you please explain why "young adult" is in boldface type font and who made the decision to include "young adult" in a boldface type font?
It's important to note, before I publish their response, that MAH stands for Market Authorisation Holder which, in essence, means the manufacturer of the product.
Below is the answer MHRA sent. Please note: MHRA's punctuation and spelling errors are as received. Ironically, my post today is about the importance of words used in drug labeling--words the MHRA accepted. Given that the MHRA doesn't take the time to check its own correspondence, they likely apply the same carelessness when approving drug company's labels.
MHRA's haphazardness is unprofessional; But the former (MHRA's letters) simply make their communications department look bad, while the latter (MHRA's labeling) is extremely hazardous to consumers...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Dear Mr Fiddaman
The SPC for Seroxat includes the following:
A meta‑analysis of placebo‑controlled clinical trials of antidepressant drugs in adult patients with psychiatric disorders showed an increased risk of suicidal behaviour with antidepressants compared to placebo in patients less than 25 years old (see also section 5.1).
As the above suggests that this particular age group are most at risk, the MAH will have suggested the emboldening of the text within the PIL. There are fors and againsts the use of emboldening, but in this particular case it has been considered appropriate.
I asked for further confirmation of this and was told...
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Dear Mr Fiddaman,
The emboldening would have been proposed by the MAH, who is this case are Smithkleine Beecham limited (part of the GSK group).
Kind regards,
So, there you have it folks. GlaxoSmithKline suggested that words "young adults" be highlighted in boldface font. As you will see from the current Seroxat Patient Information Leaflet there is no such boldface font for adults over the age of 24.
Surely, the FDA (the American drug regulator) would have also been in the same position as the MHRA, right? Did GlaxoSmithKline also suggest to the FDA that they should boldface the words "young adults"? If so, why didn't GlaxoSmithKline suggest the same for adults over the age of 24 given that the rate of suicidal behavior for adults over 24 taking Paxil showed a nearly 9-fold increase?
Don't GlaxoSmithKline have a responsibility to protect this patient population from potentially fatal or disabling risks like this?
I'm at a loss here. Who is actually protecting the adult consumers with regard to potential suicide risks with GSK's Paxil?
It appears through all the bickering between GSK and the regulators about which entity is responsible, they've both forgotten that, in the meantime, consumers are still taking a drug that is potentially life-threatening. You cannot stress a warning in boldface to one individual age group and, seemingly, ignore another age group. This is inadequate and misleading to both prescriber and patient, regardless of how GlaxoSmithKline wish to paint it.
The current Paxil warning label shows a distraction from the whole truth, it's procrastination, it's misdirection and it's doublespeak, with the sole aim of hiding the whole truth whilst offering a morsel of truth. It's lying by omission. Magicians and illusionists do the same thing because they don't want to show you how they are conning you, they will draw your attention to one thing whilst hiding another thing (the secret) - This is exactly what GlaxoSmithKline are doing, although they have been clever, they are showing a glimpse of the truth but carefully distracting you away from it by using boldface font.
Now, where have I seen American lawyers representing GSK arguing that warnings for suicide, over the age of 24, have been placed on their labeling, and that those warnings are adequate and not vague? Not vague? I'd suggest this was a boldface lie, or, at the very least, lying by omission.
Bob Fiddaman
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Ryan had the day off. So we decided to finally get in the Christmas spirit. While Abigail was napping I went out in search of Christmas lights and the ingredients for Peanut Butter Balls. I had to go to three stores before I could find three boxes of white Christmas lights on green strands! I've told you before how crazy the drivers are in Louisiana, so add in the holiday frenzy and it's utter chaos out there. When I returned, we woke Abigail up from her nap. At first she was not too happy about being so rudely awakened but when we told her she could "bake" with daddy and mommy had bought Christmas lights she jumped straight out of bed and started jumping up and down and clapping! She put on her new apron set from Uncle Jon and Aunt Mellissa. I snapped a picture of my two chefs before the fun began.
We slept in today and it was much needed. We have had a pretty busy week so we decided to just be lazy today. I did do a couple of things around the house and make lunch. I was able to finish a book I had been reading. Abigail watched some TV and played with her toys. We also played a game of UNO MOO that she got for her birthday from David and Lindsey. We were so busy being lazy though, that we forgot to take a nap. She fell asleep early. So now, I think I'm going to eat some supper and start a new book.


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Government on Friday, 26th Feb 2010 has proposed new income tax code for the financial year 2010 - 2011. As per the new tax code, positive modification has been introduced in tax slabs.
There will be no income tax till Rs. 1.6 lakh (1,60,000) same as before.
But there are good changes done for other slabs-
There will be only 10% tax from 1.6 lacs to 5 lacs changed from 1.6 - 3 lacs
20% tax from 5 lacs to 8 lacs changed from 3 - 5 lacs
30% tax on the income above 8 lacs.
To give infra sector a boost, additional Rs. 20,000/- tax break is given for infra bonds. Now one can invest upto Rs. 20,000/- in infrastructure bonds.
This is a positive step taken by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to cheer the tax payers in the country. Share Market also welcome the budget and gained more than 2%.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
New Income Tax Code for 2010 - 2011 by Pranab Mukherjee
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Bacardi Sailing Week: Art, parties and heritage tours
Fluke Restaurant (shown above) is now open for lunch on weekends. Father's Day idea: be sure to step up to their third-floor bar overlooking the water. During Bacardi Sailing Week order up a "Cuban Storm", specialty cocktail and on the ground explore the wharf-wide photograph ..Read More


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Halfway Home
Thinking of my first experience with an actual image--my house quilt called "1871"--I had the idea that I could maybe try another quilt with a recognizable image, or a series of them. The idea that came up for me immediately was this sort of road with skeleton-like figures working their way along it, like my long line of ancestors...like the road of life...like a bunch of ants or something. I don't know exactly what. But the idea fit my way of working, so I stuck with it.
What I mean is that this is how I like to work: I have a vague idea of how something might look. In this case, "a sort of road with little figures all along it." Then I started in by creating a meandering line. I let the line create itself by starting with a length of bias tape and just sewing it down until I reached the end. At the end, I built a little stick figure. Then another and another. Each figure is a new composition, another challenge to find the right pose, the right proportions and etc. After a while they seemed to take on lives of their own, more or less telling me what to do next.
In this way I did not have to plan each detail, but rather to discover each detail...I like to find out what the quilt will look like by making it.
"This is all well and good," you might say, "But what if you don't like what it looks like when you are done?" Fair question. The fact is sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. But I don't have to like something to like it! That is, I am always surprised by some aspect of the finished quilt. On this one I see that the large negative space in the middle is going to be a lot more significant than I thought, so I will have to contend with that with the right approach to quilt designs. Okay. It gives me a new challenge and it sparks a new direction of thought. That is what I am looking for here: new directions of thought.
So it is in doing the actual work that I find the new ways, the new means. The work is not an expression of what I have discovered elsewhere.
I have been held up for a couple of days by my need to prep more materials. I have to cut the many small bits of bias, then fold and glue the ends so they don't ravel. Now I have them and I can tackle my next crew of figures. It looks to me like I am about halfway to the end. See you there.
Friday, May 4, 2012
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Bruce Moore, OD
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Moore is an emeritus faculty member after serving on the faculty for 20 years. He was appointed the Marcus Professor of Pediatric Studies as he joined the faculty of The New England College of Optometry in 1997.
Prior to joining the college, he was director of Pediatric Contact Lens and Screening Services in the Department of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital Boston for 22 years. While at Children's Hospital, he developed techniques for fitting contact lenses to infants with congenital cataracts, at the time the leading cause of blindness in newborns. In 1993, he became the first optometrist to receive a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School. He established the first eye clinic at the Martha Elliot Health Center, a satellite of Children's Hospital Boston and now part of the NECO Clinical Network, in 1975.
Dr. Moore's research focuses on vision screening and examination and vision care of children. He has been a principal investigator at the Boston Clinical Center for the Vision in Preschoolers Study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute, since 2000. The study established the scientific basis for screening the vision of preschool age children in the United States. The current phase of VIP is looking at the relationship between hyperopia and the acquisition of reading skills in preschool age children.
Dr. Moore was the co-leader in the establishment of a model of universal vision screening and continued eye care for young children on local, state, national and international levels culminating in the passage in 2004 of a new Massachusetts state law mandating vision screenings for all children before entering kindergarten and that requires comprehensive eye exams for all children who fail the initial screenings or who are developmentally challenged. This legislation has served as a model for preschool vision screening in many other states and also internationally. He is currently the co-chair of the Massachusetts Children's Vision Coalition, with is a multi-disciplinary group comprising over 40 institutions and agencies in the fields of vision, government, pediatric primary care, and education, working to create an effective universal system of vision care for children in Massachusetts. This coalition is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Moore is a visiting scientist at the Center for Vision In the Developing World at Oxford University, supported by funding from the World Bank and Dow Corning Inc., which is developing variable focus spectacles that can be employed as a self-refracting tool for children and adults with uncorrected refractive error in areas in the developing world without adequate access to vision care and spectacles. This project has led to clinical trials in Boston and in urban and rural China that has confirmed the efficacy of self-refraction in myopic teenagers. This work is ongoing and funded by multiple sources, including the Chinese government.
Dr. Moore is the 2005 recipient of the Dr. Andre Quamina Community Clinician Award. He received the 1998 Best Textbook of the Year award from the American Medical Writers Association for his textbook Eye Care for Infants and Young Adults, which was the standard textbook in pediatric optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and is a manuscript referee for many academic journals in optometry and ophthalmology. Dr. Moore earned his OD degree from the college in 1975.


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This is the accumulation of instruments for the formation of eLearning substance, including Device Central, which permits content creators to yield to an assortment of cell phones.
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Spring Cleaning 101 {Fancy Style}
I've been beginning to doubt whether spring is actually here or not. It hasn't really presented itself to us yet. However, yesterday was a promising day that it is on it's way {even if it is taking it's sweet time}. It was slightly breezy, sunny & warmer than it has been. Of course that meant I threw the windows open to let the sun stream in and the fresh air flow. My house has been feeling rather stale. You know that feeling? Yeah. I then took it upon myself to start some spring cleaning and create a little list of spring cleaning to do's for my house. Maybe I'm late to the game, but better late than never!
I thought I'd share what cleaning is going to gradually get done in our home over the next little bit.
You all know what needs attention in your own home, so take or leave the list I have, but hopefully with my list you'll be inspired to get some deep cleaning done around your place too!
First off, don't be grossed out. I do a lot of things on this list way more than once a year. Some of them I do weekly. So, not to worry. This is just a list of things that I have noticed around my house lately that need some extra attention in addition to my weekly cleaning that I try and get done around here.
I'm sure there are a ton of other things around my house that could use a deep cleaning, however, these things were brought to my attention yesterday as I took a good look around and inspected my own home.
A couple of other things to remember when spring cleaning...
- Don't try and clean your whole house in one day {unless that's how you roll, then by all means}. Try and tackle one room a day, if time permits, or one room a week and it will be a lot less stressful. Remember it's not called speed cleaning...it's spring cleaning - it's ok to take your time. Pace yourself.
- Open up the windows & let in the fresh air while you clean...it'll do wonders and make everything feel that much cleaner.
What sorts of things do you pay extra attention to when spring cleaning your home? Maybe I've missed something major? If so, I'd love to hear!
Happy cleaning!


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Kambala became an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in 2010.
What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) advantage?
Kambala became an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in 2010.
What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) advantage?
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year integrated course for students seeking a globally endorsed matriculation alternative to the NSW Higher School Certificate. Widely recognised as effective preparation for the independent style of learning required for university study, the IB Diploma offers a broad curriculum of six subjects, which are chosen from the subject groups below.
Students select one subject from each of Groups 1–5, and a sixth from one of Groups 2, 3, 4 or 6. The ab initio languages in Group 2 are beginner-level courses for which no prior knowledge of the language is required.
Subjects presently offered at Kambala in each group are:
Additionally, IB Diploma students complete mandatory core requirements of an independently researched Extended Essay, a Theory of Knowledge course and a program of Creativity, Action and Service. Making connections between core elements and their other subjects ensures that the student is central to the IB educational philosophy, which encourages responsibility, initiative and reflection.
Students who are independent learners with an enquiring, open-minded approach to global diversity, a desire to create a better and more peaceful world and who strive to achieve a balanced intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing in their personal lives are ideal candidates for this international course of study.
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After being with one band for a while, some musicians are itching to do something different. Rather than getting experimental and releasing it under their established outfit, some prefer to form new bands altogether. Most of the time these side bands are not very impressive and very rarely do they outshine the core band. But if done well, a side band can at least separate itself from their well known work. There are tons of these groups out there, but there are only a few that do their best to differentiate themselves from the core band. I know I missed a lot of groups out there (let me know which ones in the comments), but here are some of my favorite songs from these great and interesting side bands.
"Level" – The Racounteurs
Sometimes it feels like Jack White is in a new band every other week. While in the highly successful White Stripes, he recruited Brenden Benson and other musicians to form this rag tag and gritty group. Though the music is still filled with White's impressive and innovative guitar playing, the overall feel of the band is rougher and harsher than The White Stripes. The music takes on more of a folk rock feel while still incorporating elements of blues and alternative rock. This is one of the best cuts from their debut album. It finds White and Benson sharing vocal duty leaving lots of room for complex guitar solos. The band would go on to release one more album before going on hiatus. Truth be told, we probably won't see anymore new music from the group considering White's successful solo career and his work with The Dead Weather.
"Standing There" – The Creatures
Siouxsie and the Banshees were never afraid to play around with their sound, but this side project featuring Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie was spontaneous. You never knew what type of song they were going to do next. As this track shows, the band was also more in tune with their animal nature. A lot of the sounds and images used in their songs made listeners get in touch with their primal instincts. It's no surprise since Sioux and Budgie were dating at the time. "Standing There" has vibrant horns, giving it a swing feel, and tribal like percussion that booms throughout the track. The catchiness of the chorus and the Latin dancing featured in the video will make you grab a flamenco skirt and clap fiercely with Siouxsie Sioux. The Creatures would go on to release a total of three albums, but this remains one of their best songs.
"When Your Heart Stops Beating" – +44
The nasty "hiatus" of Blink-182 resulted in two bands from founders Mark and Tom: Angels and Airwaves and +44. While Tom's band was trying to change the world and the face of music, +44 just wanted to rock out. Consisting of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, Shane Gallagher, and Craig Fairbaugh, the short lived band released their debut in 2006 with the following song as their lead single. The track is catchy, full of energy, and just puts you in a good mood. It's not drastically different from what the guys would do in Blink, but it managed to satisfy heartbroken fans. The album did fairly well, but couldn't match the success of Hoppus' previous band. It's a shame because the LP is actually really good filled with irresistible pop punk. They may not have strayed too far from the working formula, but the result was still upbeat and a lot of fun to listen to. Hopefully, there'll be more music from them in the future.
"I Feel So" – Box Car Racer
This is yet another offshoot of Blink-182. Formed shortly after the release of their fourth album, this band featuring Tom Delonge and Travis Barker went for a heavier sound and drew a lot of influences from punk rock. The album explored dark and serious issues while chugging guitars and lots of distortion played in the background. This single doesn't featured Delonge's best writing, but the intense guitars and simple chorus give it a punch. Anyone who listened to this album should not have been surprised when Blink changed their direction for their self titled release. The band was moderately successful, but only released one album. While it was decent it didn't do much in the alternative rock scene, but it is a lot better than Delonge's current side band. Some may even say this project began Blink's downfall since Mark Hoppus was upset he was not part of it.
"Snuff on Digital" – Blaqk Audio
Some side bands have issues making themselves distinct from the core band. This is not the case with Blaqk Audio. Featuring Davey Havok and Jade Puget from punk outfit AFI, this project finds the guys trading in distorted guitars for keyboards. The music here is strictly electronic and synth based with some elements of dark and new wave. Rather than moshing, this music will make you want to dance. Some of it makes you think of the '80s while others are reminiscent of '90s techno. Even though it's a different genre Havok keeps his haunting lyrics in tact. This track is one of the most upbeat and infectious from their debut album Cexcells. Since they released a sophomore LP in 2012 there's a good chance we'll hear more music from them in the future.
"Clint Eastwood" – Gorillaz
The Gorillaz are so popular and well known it's easy to forget they're an offshoot of Blur. Whereas Blur were the finest example of Britpop, the Gorillaz were all over the place in terms of genre. With elements of hip-hop, pop, electronic, funk, and soul it's hard to pin them down. Their debut single named after the iconic actor remains one of their best songs. Though Del the Funky Homosapien laid down the rhymes, Damn Albarn's cryptic singing during lines like "I've got sunshine/in a bag" are the most memorable.
"Kamikaze" – Plastic Visions
This band features Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant and his cousin Kane Stewart; truly a family affair. Cage the Elephant are known for their brash, wild sound and some of that is present on this project. What makes it different is the fusion of punk, noise rock, and surf rock to create their fuzzy, rough sound. This track is the first off their EP and features unchained vocals (similar to Matt Shultz) and scratchy guitars that sound like static. The short, punchy songs are full of energy with this track being one of their finest. Though they've only started, hopefully we can expect a full length album from them in the near future.
"Spike" – The Network
When Billie, Mike, and Tre aren't running around with Green Day they have several musical projects to turn to. One of them is the weird, punk, and electro inspired band The Network. Though the guys tried their best to say they weren't in the band it's hard to deny once you hear Billie's distinct vocals. Rather than their stadium pop-punk, the guys go new wave with lots of synth and odd songs involving lots of sex and drugs. This is one of the best songs from their sole album because it maps out the sad and humorous journey of a junkie trying to score. The track is interesting because there's very little singing involved. It's pretty much Spike having a phone conversation with the occasional "I need a fix" for the chorus. It's a cool idea that the band manages to pull off. Also, I love the way Billie says "La Jolla." Guess that's my inner fangirl coming out.
"Punish Me with Kisses" – The Glove
This project is the brainchild of The Cure's Robert Smith and Steve Severin of Siouxsie and the Banshees. Surprisingly, it features Jeanette Landray, not Smith, on vocals. At the time, Smith said it was because he wanted more of a background position, but many speculate it was intervention from the label. Still, it's easy to tell Smith is involved with the project. Though the band managed to get more bluesy and trippy at times, the flourishing keys and dreamy lyrics all sound so similar to The Cure. The frontman even did vocals for the entire album, but they can only be found on the re-release of their album. Landray does a decent job, but Smith's vocals are the best.
"At Your Funeral" – Pinhead Gunpowder
This band originally formed in the early '90s and features both Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White. Though they've been around for a while, since two of the members are in Green Day they've released very few albums. Unlike their other side projects, this one has a very brash, classic punk rock sound mixed with raw garage rock. Still, it's hard to miss Billie's distinct vocals, especially since he gives everything a melodic tone. This track is a personal favorite. It's rude, snotty, and cynical like so many of Green Day's best songs. It may be short, but it's to the point. You can't miss the snarl as Armstrong sings "At your funeral/Things will be different/I will feel so good." If you want to get into the band, then this is the best song to start with.
"38" – Revolting Cocks
Featuring Al Jourgensen, Richard 23, and Luc Van Acker, plus a long list of revolving players, this industrial band shares many similarities with Jourgensen's band Ministry. The above song sounds like something from the band's earlier efforts. They don't shy away from the industrial genre, but they also delves into alternative and metal with a hint of psychedelia. Whereas as Ministry was a serious outfit touching on political issues, RC is more self aware and includes a lot of humor and risque topics in their songs. This track is from their debut Big Sexy Land and sports more attitude and less parody than their later material.
"Outsider" – A Perfect Circle
I've always preferred this group over the core band Tool. While there are some similarities between the two, this outfit focuses more on alternative and prog rock along with psychedelic influences for an ethereal and haunting sound. Instead of bringing on a heavy mood Maynard Keenan and co keep things on the mellow side, though as this song show things can get intense. While they've done some amazing covers of "Imagine" and "Let's Have a War," this single shows off their blended sound and will be the most appealing to Tool fans.
"Lies of the Beautiful People" – Sixx AM
While Niki Sixx will always be known for his work in Motley Crue, he has a successful career with his band Sixx AM. With a heavier sound and more thoughtful lyrics than the Crue ever had, Sixx AM deals with issues of beauty, drugs, and addiction. A lot of the material stems from Sixx's past as a heroine addict. Their debut album was even named after his autobiography The Heroin Diaries. "Lies of the Beautiful People" features the guitarist's signature riffs and fiery playing style, paired with James Michael the strong and passionate vocals. Talking about the obsession with beauty, the video is a gruesome look at what some will do to meet society's standards.
"Stop Drop and Roll!!!" – Foxboro Hot Tubs
Yet another side project of Green Day. Whereas the Network focused on new wave, this band has more of a rockabilly vibe with hints of surf rock and psychedelic. With their raw sound they feel like a garage band from the '60s. The guys cut loose here as Billie takes on the sleazy persona of The Reverend, who howls in just about every song. The band is notable because it sounds nothing like Green Day, which isn't an easy feat for most side bands. The title track from their solid debut album shows off the vintage, dirty, and sleazy vibe of the music. Since their first album was so promising, hopefully we'll get some new music from them in the future.


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In the mountains, rough and rocky features commonly contain the word "devil." Devil's Backbone is a steep point jutting out to the right between the overlook and Pine Spur. Seen ahead is a view of the Blackwater Valley, while to the left are Grassy Hill and Cahas Knob.
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|The Porcupine Gold Camp has seen historical gold production in excess of 75 million ounces and even today continues to grow as new mines come on stream. Of particular interest is the Lake Shore Gold "Timmins West" project and Porcupine Gold Mines' (Goldcorp) advancement of the Hollinger Project. The Hollinger Project is under development with production in 2013 and consists of several merging open pits planned to extract the upper reaches of the past producing Hollinger Gold Mine. The project is immediately adjacent (ENE) to Moneta's Kayorum property in Timmins which also contains the former Moneta Mine (150,000 ounces grading 0.47 oz/t).
Moneta continues to maintain a large land holding in North Tisdale. New activity in the immediate area such as the Lakeshore Gold (Bell Creek and Vogel) and Temex (Hallnor) programs has enhanced the property's strategic value in the search for gold mineralization along the "New Mine Trends" currently anchored by Porcupine Gold's (Goldcorp) Hoyle Pond mine.
Similarly the Nighthawk Lake project remains an important component of the Nighthawk "mini camp" primarily along the Nighthawk Break with the St Andrew Goldfields Aquarius Project currently being the dominant resource.
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Artesia, NM, United States
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Account Management, Sales
Posted on
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About Us:
Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) is the world's first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.
BHGE helps its customers acquire, transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely, with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed by the digital industrial strength of GE, the company deploys minds, machines and the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applying breakthroughs from other industries to advance its own.
With operations in over 120 countries, the company's global scale, local know-how and commitment to service infuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup – inventing smarter ways to bring energy to the world.
Follow Baker Hughes, a GE company on Twitter @BHGECo, or visit us at BHGE.com.
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Baker Hughes, a GE company has an opening for an Account Manager (Upstream Chemicals) in Hobbs, NM. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes, a GE company offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders. Baker Hughes, a GE company is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assists with the development and implementation of sales strategies to increase sales and profits through major accounts.
Assists with the development of short and long range sales goals.
Builds strong customer relationships.
Responsible for training customers and sales personnel.
Handles special projects, as assigned.
High School Diploma or above.
4 years working in Oil and Gas and/or Upstream Chemicals.
3 years' experience in a related field.
Discuss the use of products, emphasizing product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on knowledge of product capabilities
Knowledge of competitive market
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
Demonstrated understanding of sales process and ability to close business.
Fundamental knowledge of commercial and contract language.
Good mathematical and technical aptitude.
Must be a self-starter.
Ability to coach others.
Team player.
Desired Characteristics:
Graduate level Degree.
5 years' experience working in the Upstream Chemicals product line.
Existing knowledge of customer base.
Hobbs, NM
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Locations: United States; New Mexico; ARTESIA
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N.T. Wright's upcoming book on Paul
N.T. Wright has been working on a series called Christian Origins and the Question of God. The first three books have already been published: The New Testament and the People of God, Jesus and the Victory of God, and The Resurrection of the Son of God. The next book in the series is supposed to be about Paul.
I've noticed that before he brings out another book in the series, he always publishes extensively on the subject first. I'm guessing the reason is to sort of submit his idea for peer review so that he can refine his views for his book. Well, he has taken a lot of heat for his views on Paul in recent years--especially over his understanding of justification--from people like John Piper and Daniel Wallace and others. So far, Wright has stuck to his guns, but his book on Paul still seems to be taking a long time. With all the criticism Wright has received, I figure one of two things are going to happen. Either he will change his views or else his book on Paul is bound to be one of his best.
I worry sometimes that he'll get old and die before he finishes. The first book was published in 1992, and he's still got two books to go. I've really enjoyed this series, and it would be a bummer if he died before he finished it.
I haven't even been reading his books on Paul. There's too much to read, and I figure I'll get the final version of his views in his upcoming book, and it will have his best arguments. So there's not much point in me spending a lot of time reading what he's writing now. There is one exception, though. I did read his book called What Saint Paul Really Said, but the only reason I read that one is because I thought it was a response to A.N. Wilson's view that Paul was the founder of Christianity. In reality, Wright's book only had one chapter on that.
Does anybody have any idea of when Wright's big book on Paul will finally come out?


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ANDERSON, IND. (February 25, 2017) - Franklin College men's and women's track and field competed at the Fred Wilt Invitational Saturday afternoon at Anderson University.
On the men's side freshman Tyler Doty finished third in the high jump with a height of 1.80 meters.
Senior Nathaniel Staples posted a 12.24 meter jump in the triple jump which earned him fourth place in the event.
Sophomore Matt Stienke finished fifth in the 60 meter hudles with a time of 8.95 seconds.
The women had only three Grizzlies participate in the meet Saturday, but all competed highly in their respective events.
Sophomore Kelsey Bowling finished fourth in the triple jump with 10.23 meters.
Junior Bret Roberts posted a season best jump in the pole vault Saturday with a height of 2.60 meters earning her eighth place.
Junior Alexis Weidner finished sixth in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:06.42.


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A roofing contractor is hired when replacing, repairing and installing a new roof. You are advised to pick the best contractor for your roofing job. Experienced and qualified contractors who have good personal traits are easy to work with and will ensure that your roofing project is properly done. It is always advisable to work with a contractor who can handle any issue that may arise during the construction process. Other than the contractor's traits, all the coverages and credentials of the roofing company should also be checked. The following are the essential traits that every good roofing contractor should have.
Hiring a trustworthy service provider is important, and your roofing contractor should not be an exception. It is important to note that the roofing contractor will spend much of his or her time around your home when construction is in progress. You should be comfortable having him around even when you are away. The customer's testimonials and the company's references should be checked. It is also important to consider the experiences of the other homeowners.
Good communicator
It is crucial for a roofing contractor to have good communication skills. Any miscommunication between homeowners and roofing contractors can lead to costly errors. Such errors can end up frustrating both parties. It is therefore important to make sure that the communication's lines are established early before hiring your contractor. The hired contractor should be in a better position of understanding, listening to as well as addressing your concerns.
Any person who is being paid to do a certain job needs to be organized. The hired roofing contractor should provide the homeowner with a well-written proposal showing all the details of the work to be done. He or she should also provide you with a timeline of when the job will be completed.
Sometimes you might be forced to make some necessary changes to the initial plan even after the contract has been signed. This can also happen in roofing. It is therefore important to ask the roofing contractor how he or she will handle the changes made. The contractor should provide you with a detailed document and all the associated cost once the change is made.
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Divorce poster design by Croatoan Design
Divorce is a femme-thrash four piece from Glasgow, Scotland, quickly picking up a reputation for being one of the best live acts in the UK. I have posted about Divorce on Dangerous Minds before—a fitting tribute, I felt, to the newly-wed future King of England and his blushing bride—and now the band are back with a new 7" release on Milk Records called "Horseheads," with a strange accompanying video.
Fans of both spiky, angular post-punk and the heavier end of hardcore will find a lot to like here. Drummer Andy Brown describes their influences as "loud, ugly and offensive. Anything that luxuriates in the joys of noise." He adds that "genres and middle-class whiteboy whining can get fucked." I second that emotion.
The video for "Horseheads" features a humanoid-chicken pecking at a pentagram-emblazoned snare drum (a nod perhaps to the infamous 'Chicken Lady' character from Kids In The Hall?) but as Brown states:
"The fact that there's no-one dressed as a horse in the video has not gone unnoticed. The song's not about horses anyway, it was named after the town that our vocalist Jennie comes from in America - only she really knows what it's all about!"
There is, indeed, a village in upstate New York called Horseheads that describes itself as the "gateway to the Finger Lakes". Visitors will be glad to know that, as of the 30th of January 2012, the drinking water from well number five is safe and does NOT require a "boil water advisory". I don't know what they're putitng in the water in Horseheads, but I sure am glad it somehow turned out like this:
Divorce "Horseheads"
For more info on DIvorce (including upcoming tour dates and current releases) visit the Divorce the Band blog.
Previously on Dangerous Minds:
Screw the Royal wedding - listen to Divorce instead


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By Jason Colman
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Nuke every country on the planet! What fun! WMD is a tribute to the arcade classic Missile Command for Mac OS X. Bring peace to the world by wiping out rogue states controlled by psychotic zealots! Rogue states are dark purple. Friendly countries are coloured white. The other countries are neutral -- but you should probably nuke them anyway! Click the mouse button to launch a missile at the mouse position! Shift-drag the mouse to scroll east and west, or use the left and right arrow keys. You can pause the game by hitting the space bar. Watch out for enemy planes! They will take back the countries you have liberated! Shoot them down for a super bonus! If all your friendly countries get invaded, it's game over. But if you take out all the rogue states you win! Sadly peace is a fragile thing -- you get a new mission right away!


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In order to maintain a lion's share of the property management business in the Cape May area, it was necessary that Cabrera's website ranked highly among its competitors in a Google or Bing search. With that in mind, Sharp's SEM team worked in coalition with its designers to reinvent the Cabrera site, one that was fully optimized and observably appealing. Another feature aimed at keeping social media fans in the loop was an on-page twitter feed widget, giving visitors to the site a glimpse at news, events and even tips by way of Cabrera's twitter page.


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Code Pink, a women-led grassroots peace movement, has sent a delegation of seven Americans to Yemen to meet with victims of U.S. drone attacks and individuals with family members who are being held at Guantanamo Bay prison.
Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Yemen has become a major battleground for U.S. anti-terror operations aimed at routing al-Qaida and other active terrorist groups. U.S. drone strikes in Yemen have killed high-level leaders but have also led to the deaths of nearly 100 civilians since 2002, according to estimates by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Last year, Code Pink took a similar trip to meet with victims of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan.
On the first full day of their trip to Yemen, the Code Pink delegates met with Abdul Rahman Barman, a lawyer for the HOOD human rights organization. Barman represents Abdulelah Haider Shaye and many of the Guantanamo prisoners, as well as drone strike survivors. They were joined by Baraa Shiban, the project coordinator from Reprieve, a human rights group based in London.
According to an account from Jodie Evans, one of the Code Pink delegates, Barman and Shiban shared stories of how drone strikes are not only ineffective, but have become a recruiting tool for al-Qaida and other radical groups.
Following their conversations earlier this week, Evans wrote about the failures of U.S. counterterrorism work in Yemen in a blog post.
"We learned how former President (Ali Abdullah) Saleh took advantage of Al-Qaeda's growing presence in the Arabian Peninsula — or better known as AQAP– and would exaggerate the threat to the United States to secure funding for himself," she wrote.
Saleh, Yemen's president for the past 33 years, was forced to step down in February 2012 after months of protests calling for a new government. Despite his removal from power, the drone strikes continue as the Yemeni-U.S. counterterrorism alliance remains mostly unchanged.
"We also learned through US cable leaks in 2012 that Saleh gave the U.S. 'an open door to terrorism,'" Evans wrote. "This strategy was counter-productive and strengthened and helped AQAP grow. When a loved one is killed for no reason by our counter-terrorism policies, and their deaths are being denied by both Yemeni and U.S. governments, Yemenis feel that there is no other way but to seek revenge and join a militant group."
In the coming days, Code Pink plans to meet with individuals who have family at the Guantanamo Bay prison.
Opened in 2002, the Guantanamo Bay prison has housed over 779 men thought to be connected to al-Qaida and other terrorist groups. More than 500 have been repatriated or transferred to another country, but 166 remain behind bars. Some have been held for more than a decade without charge despite being cleared for release.
More than 100 of the detainees are carrying out a hunger strike to protest prolonged detention without charge and poor prison conditions that have been described by Amnesty International as a form of torture.
Earlier this year, President Barack Obama renewed a vow to close the Guantanamo Bay prison and lifted a ban on prisoner transfers to Yemen. Of the 86 cleared for release, 56 are Yemeni nationals.
Last month, Obama's major speech on national security policy was interrupted by Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin, who has been an outspoken opponent of President Obama's drone policy.
"I love my country. I love the rule of law. The drones are making us less safe," Benjamin shouted during the president's speech.
For Code Pink, an opponent of drone strikes and Guantanamo Bay prison, the best anti-terror strategy requires an economic development-focused approach that Evans says is necessary to meet the basic needs of the Yemeni population.
"At least half of Yemen's population are forced to worry about where they will be getting their next meal from. In addition to food insecurity, education, electricity and other basic needs are also being ignored by the Yemeni government," Evans wrote.


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Since it had been about 2 weeks since the last time I fed the second instar Centruroides gracilis scorpions that are still living with their mother, and I didn't have pinheads (baby crickets), I decided to give a pre-killed superworm - a larva of the darkling beetle (Zophobas morio) - a try. And shortly after I had put the larva inside the enclosure, several tiny scorpions had surrounded it, eating the liquids coming out of the larva's body.
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Why I don't need religion
2/19/2012 | Share this article: View CommentsBy Paul So ~
Religion is a very difficult term to define in the field of sociology, anthropology, and comparative religion. But for the purpose of this essay I'll try to define religion in ways that is relevant to the religions that we are familiar with: Religion is any world-view that tries to explain the natural world by positing supernatural agent(s) who are claimed to deserve worship from those who are created by them (or by him/her). Worshipping is servitude and devotion to the supernatural agents is a socialized practice indoctrinated through communities . Such forms of worship come in many varieties in respects to different rituals, doctrines, tradition, clergy-authorities, etc. Religions also socialize its members to follow certain norms that are said to be commanded by the supernatural agents.
Image by h.koppdelaney via FlickrIf this is what many religions are, then I do not need another religion in my life, and here is why. I am an agnostic naturalist who believes that Nature's fundamental laws govern the natural worlds in impersonal matters, but I do not know exactly how these fundamental laws really came about. Cosmologists are finding answers such as the Grand Unified Theory which says that many of our natural laws were initially unified into one or two natural laws during the Big Bang. In this sense I am a believer that we can find an impersonal explanation of the natural laws without positing any supernatural agents to explain them to us.
While I am an agnostic naturalist, I am only agnostic in the sense that I admit that I do not know exactly why Nature is the way it is. However, I am an atheist in the sense that positing a supernatural agent as an explanation does not have sufficient justification. Since we cannot find any changes in Nature that has to be uniquely explained by supernatural agents, but rather we consistently find changes in Nature that are explained by the laws of Nature, it is not reasonable to conclude that there has to exist any Supernatural agents. As the Philosopher Jaegwon Kim once said, to posit something that has no clear causal role is virtually the same as being non-existent.
I also think that positing supernatural agents to explain how the world works is based on our anthropomorphic bias that is rooted in a useful yet fallacious cognitive ability called hyper-intentionality, in which we attribute agency everywhere when in many cases there is none. I personally think that hyper-intentionality is the best explanation as to why so many people are convinced that an agent has to be the cause of the natural world. They appeal to the intelligent design, but this is based on the assumption that complexity can only arise from an intelligent agent, but this is farther from the truth: complexity or order arises from chaos and the laws of nature. If you don't believe me, go on Google to search for the term "Self-Organization", which is a complex pattern or system that appears without a need for central authority. This concept is well supported in many independent fields of science, especially in evolutionary biology; Even Chaos theory explains how pattern is possible through randomness. It is because of some of a general understanding of these facts that I realized that the possibility of finding an explanation without positing a supernatural agent is very plausible and justified. What religions say is that many of the experiences and events in our lives have to be caused by someone out there, but as I watch documentaries and read some books pertaining scientific facts, I realize that such an appeal has lost its force on me.
hyper-intentionality is the best explanation as to why so many people are convinced that an agent has to be the cause of the natural world.I don't need religion because it doesn't bother me that the world is not created by some other person, or proto-person. It doesn't bother me that we are a byproduct of impersonal forces called the laws of nature and randomness; Actually, I think it's kind of cool that intelligent self-conscious beings like ourselves derive from something that isn't intelligent and self-conscious. For me it doesn't mean that my life lacks purpose, but rather my life is a kind of paradox that is counter-intuitive to the human mind. It doesn't bother me that many of the things that are happening in my life are because of impersonal forces, because I already have enough personal agents involved in my life! I have a wonderful mother (though religious) who is already too much involved in my life. I have a father who is also involved in my life by paying for my tuition. I have professors who teach me on wonderful and interesting subjects. I have friends I like to hang out with in real person or online. I already have a malevolent government that has already taken away me freedom, and quite possibly would mark me a terrorist as much as it would mark you as a terrorist. I already have enough agents involved in my life, and putting God into the equation is just asking for too much. Occasionally, I would try to appreciate the impersonal things that are involved in my life: the dividing cells that are occurring constantly underneath my skin, the millions of photons bouncing from everywhere into my eyes, the millions of molecules from delicious foods entering into my nostril, and millions of oxygen entering into my lungs as I breathe, the immense amount of kinetic energy that transfers from my body into other objects (and vice versa), and to see that the appearance of the stars I am looking at are actually light of the stars that reached my eyes from millions of years ago, are already profound enough. When I do think about these things on occasion, I am amazed how there are so much more events happening behind the veil of my perception. I then come to this adage: Behind every person is Nature doing its works in secret.
I don't need religion because I don't like being told what to do unless there is good justification for it. I don't like it when all my actions are simply based on the whims of another being who does not give any reasons for my actions; it seems that my actions are not based on any reasons including my reasons, but rather my actions is based on the elusive pseudo-reason of an ineffable being. I know that when I was a child, I had to obey my parents, but as I grow into an adult whose cognitive capacities mature as the brain grows the situation is no longer the same. If my actions are based on someone else's reasons, then I would really like to know what those reasons are if they are relevant to my interests and values. This doesn't have to imply that I am selfish, but rather expecting someone to do whatever you want them to do regardless of their interest is unreasonable. If you want to change someone's interest, try to have a mature rational discussion with them by presenting the facts and the arguments, instead of threatening them to change it or else they will punished. To do this is imperialistic and authoritarian, and if this is all religion can do then I am not interested. Also, appealing to the benevolence of another being is equally unconvincing because benevolence of another person does not explain what his or her reasons are. Just because that person is benevolent it doesn't follow that whatever he or she wants me to do is justified. The benevolence of another person does not entail that my interests should be the same as that person, unless there is an independent justification for it. I do not need any appeal to emotions, but rather I need facts and reasons in which my emotions can make value judgments about it.
I don't need a religion because I am not some instrument for someone else's desire or purpose. I am a person with a personal interest that guides my actions, and if you want me to act in accordance with your desires, you should appeal to my personal interest, or at least my moral conscience.
I don't need religion because I don't need grace. I am not willing to take fault from a pseudo-ancestor who made a horrible mistake that I didn't make. I am not a deprived or impoverished being, rather I consider myself very fortunate since I live a comfortable life. I am not perfect, I am quite fallible, but that does not mean that I am incapable of improving myself. I don't need to be saved because I don't deserve punishment. If I am being punished just because of my predispositions, beliefs (which are involuntary!), or lineage rather than because of my own moral merits or actions, then the evangelist, proselytizers and apologists can go fuck themselves for all I care.
I don't need religion because I already have too much purpose in my life. I wake up because I want to go to school. I study because I want to get good grades so I can increase my chances to go to Princeton. I write this article because I like to share my opinions with like-minded people. I eat because I want to sustain and fuel my body. I am in the library so I can concentrate on my work. I philosophize because I enjoy it. I have purpose for many of the things I do, and I do not need one ultimate purpose to subsume them all. Don't tell me that my life is without purpose if there is no God; I already have too much purpose in my life as much as the next door neighbor. Life is abundant with purpose, but the only problem is that everything (including those purposes) in nature is impermanent. The only difference between me and a believer is that I want to live my life by practicing acceptance of that impermanence and just enjoy the ride. I know that many of my purposes that I created in the context of my environment are impermanent; I have no delusions about it. But at the very least I can accept it and just live on. If there is no eternal purpose out there, then whining about it won't do. Just use whatever time we have left to perform the purposes we set for ourselves, yet accept that many things in life is impermanent.
The last reason why I don't need religion is because I think finding happiness and attaining a peaceful mind is possible without religion. I think spirituality is possible without religion, since all spirituality amounts to to understand that we are part of the cosmic web that weaves us together in the fabric of space and time. To be in brotherhood (and sisterhood!) with each other is possible without God, since we are social creatures capable of being cooperative. To attain a peaceful mind is to understand ourselves and other people around us the best way possible, to alleviate suffering. All this, I believe, can be done without religion.


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I recently received a call from a new client who did extensive research for balayage. As with most of my new color clients, entering the phrase "BEST BALAYAGE IN NYC" brought them to my blog. [smile]
Anywho, after a brief consultation we jumped right into painting to our hearts delight while engaging in a deep conversation about the economy, food, fashion and babies (since she recently had one of her own).
Then we started speaking about Orlo and magazine covers. My client was so happy to announce that Gisele Bündchen is wearing her jewelry on the April cover of Vogue magazine.