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Lauingen an der Donau, Swabia (now Germany)
15 Nov 1280
Cologne, Prussia (now Germany)
After joining the Dominican Order, he studied and taught at Padua, Bologna, Cologne and other German convents in Hildesheim, Freiburg, Ratisbon, Strasburg, and Cologne. He was sent to the Dominican convent of Saint-Jacques at the University of Paris in about 1241 where he read the new translations, with commentaries, of the Arabic and Greek texts of Aristotle . This was a period when the writings of Arabic scholars, and through them the texts of ancient Greek philosophers, was becoming known throughout Christian Europe and it was having to come to terms with this new knowledge. Albertus would play a major role in accepting this new learning into Europe with his wide ranging scholarship over essentially the whole of knowledge.
He taught for four years at Saint-Jacques, giving courses on the Bible and on the theological textbook The Book of the Sentences which had been written by Peter Lombard. In 1245 he received the degree of Master of Theology from the University of Paris and, after receiving this degree, one of the first students he taught was Thomas Aquinas. While in Paris Albertus began the task of presenting the entire body of knowledge, natural science, logic, rhetoric, mathematics, astronomy, ethics, economics, politics and metaphysics. He wrote commentaries on the Bible, Peter Lombard's Book of the Sentences, and all of Aristotle 's works. These commentaries contained his own observations and experiments. By 'experiment' Albertus meant 'observing, describing and classifying'. For example, in De Mineralibus Albertus wrote:
The aim of natural science is not simply to accept the statements of others, but to investigate the causes that are at work in nature.
We should not underestimate the importance of such ideas, for most scholars at that time believed that knowledge could only be obtained from a study of the scriptures. In the 13th century few were prepared to even consider the possibility of scientific research, and most considered that knowledge all came from God through ancient divinely inspired writings. Not only did Albertus advocate what we would call today the scientific approach to studying the real world, but he did so in such a way that his ideas were accepted by the Church. Again in a work on plants Albertus wrote:
In studying nature we have not to inquire how God the Creator may, as He freely wills, use His creatures to work miracles and thereby show forth His power: we have rather to inquire what Nature with its immanent causes can naturally bring to pass.
These quotes show that, although he did an immense amount of valuable work in collecting and propagating the ideas of earlier scientists in his numerous and wide ranging writings, he also saw the value of new research by experiment. Not everyone held Albertus in high esteem, however. Bacon , who was a contemporary, and in many ways a rival of Albertus, was highly critical (although one can sense that he is attacking someone who he considers to have undeservedly achieved more than he has). Bacon writes that Albertus:
... is a man of infinite patience and has amassed great information, but his works have four faults. The first is boundless, puerile vanity; the second in ineffable falsity; the third is superfluity of bulk; and the fourth is his ignorance of the most useful and the most beautiful parts of philosophy.
One has to understand that Bacon was himself an even stronger advocate of experimental science than was Albertus but, although himself a devote Christian, unlike Albertus he overstepped what the Church might accept. Bacon was also correct to see errors in Albertus's writings for Bacon had a deeper understanding of science than had Albertus.
In 1248 Albertus left Paris to set up the new Studium Generale which was essentially a Dominican university in Cologne. He was Regent of the Studium Generale from the time that he set it up until 1254 and during this time he lectured, wrote important works, and worked closely with his student Thomas Aquinas who was appointed Master of Students (at least until 1252 when Aquinas returned to Paris). In 1254 Albertus became superior of the Dominican province of Teutonia (Germany). He now had a heavy administrative load but still found time to continue his scientific work. However, wishing to spend still more time on scientific work, he resigned from his role of Provincial in 1257 and returned to Cologne.
In 1260 he was appointed Bishop of Ratisbon despite the efforts of Humbert de Romanis, the Head of the Dominican Order, to keep Magnus within the Order. After two years he resigned as bishop and returned to his position as professor at the Studium Generale in Cologne. In 1274 Pope Gregory X required Albertus to attend the Second Council of Lyon. At this Roman Catholic Council Albertus took a full part in discussing questions of doctrine, administration, discipline, and other matters. Thomas Aquinas died in 1274 (actually on his way to the Council in Lyon) and three years later certain factions within the Church tried to condemn his teachings on the grounds that he was too favourably disposed to non-Christian philosophers, both Arabic and Greek. By this time Albertus was an old man, but he travelled to Paris to argue in favour of Thomas Aquinas, whose ideas of course, although not identical to his own, were similar in their support for the teachings of Aristotle .
We should note, however, that Albertus did not treat Aristotle 's writings as absolutely and necessarily correct. He stated:
Whoever believes that Aristotle was a god, must also believe that he never erred. But if one believes that Aristotle was a man, then doubtless he was liable to error just as we are.
In Summa theologiae he argues for reconciling the teachings of Aristotle with Christian thinking, but nevertheless, devotes a chapter to what he calls "the errors of Aristotle".
What of Albertus's contributions to mathematics? In Anthony Lo Bello gives:
... an English translation, with mathematical and philosophical notes, of three sections of the commentary by Albertus Magnus on Euclid 's Elements : (1) the prologue, (2) the question "Is an angle a quantity?" and (3) Book I, Proposition 11.
In J E Hofmann examines a manuscript in the Dominikaner-Bibliothek Vienna which contains a treatment of the books I to IV of Euclid 's Elements in Latin by Albertus. The text shows that Albertus was familiar with the Latin translations from Arabic of Euclid 's Elements by Boethius and Adelard of Bath. Since Albertus has clearly not read the translation by Campanus then, given the range of Albertus's scholarship, one can reasonably assume that Albertus wrote his commentary on Euclid before that of Campanus .
In Super Dionysii epistulas Albertus considers the motion of the "Sphere of Stars" with the aim of determining whether the eclipse at the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth was natural or miraculous. His methods of tracing back the positions of the sun and moon is interesting. The methods used by Albertus are examined in detail in .
Among his other works is De natura locorum (on the nature of places) which is a work on geography in which Albertus presents data on locations and features and emphasises the importance of geography in understanding the world.
Although Albertus was able to argue convincingly for Thomas Aquinas in 1277, by the following year his memory was beginning to fail him. Over the next three years he rapidly declined both mentally and physically
Albertus was made a Saint and declared a Holy Doctor of the Church on 16 December 1931 and his feast day is 15 November in each year. In 1941 Albertus was made patron of natural scientists by Pope Pius XII.
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I imagined a not too distant future of climate change, the North American plains parched and dying. Plant scientists Tomas and Signy Nilson, brother and sister, work to create a new wheat crop with the survival power of ancient prairie grass. They use traditional plant breeding methods coupled with modern genome research.
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Light-up cards incorporate two of the best worlds of making (electronics and crafts) with the added bonus of making somebody smile. Heck yes! Here's my approach to light-up cards and my favorite recent discoveries: pop-ups and cotton balls. Read time:… Read more
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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: Dollywood is looking for some more big time fans to be a part their informative panel of "Dollywood Insiders."
The insider panel was launched this season with nine park guests. These fans posted blogs, pictures and videos about the park for other park guests. Their posts include topics such as how to get the best value during your Dollywood visit, what's new at the park, behind the scenes tours and information, and even tips such as the best time to ride the Dollywood Express.
"This has become an excellent opportunity to engage and inform our guests like we've never been able to do before," said Sunni Hickman, VP Dollywood Marketing. "We enjoy trying new channels of communication and I'm confident our guests will see the value in learning and gaining advice from other park guests."
The first group of selected panelists included moms, professionals, writers, bloggers, and most importantly, they love all things Dollywood.
"Dollywood is one of our absolute favorite places for family fun. It is a gem right in our own backyard!" said Katie Van Dyke, one of the inaugural panelists. "I'm honored to be an Insider, and couldn't be more excited to help other families get the most out of their Dollywood experience."
The Insiders serve on the panel for a one-year term and re-apply, if interested. Perks of the role include behind the scenes access, tickets and invitations to media events. The new panel will have even more behind-the-scenes access as the program continues to grow.
For its second season, the theme park is planning to expand the brand experts' panel. Those who wish to join the next panel can apply online before Friday, Aug. 11 at dollywood.com/Insiders/About-Dollywood-Insiders.
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International Centre for Birds of Prey
The International Centre for Birds of Prey, formerly the National Birds of Prey Centre, in the United Kingdom houses a large collection of birds of prey with over 60 species of owls, eagles and hawks. It works towards the conservation of birds of prey through education, captive breeding, research and rehabilitation. The centre is located at Boulsdon near Newent in Gloucestershire. The Director is Jemima (Glasier) Parry-Jones.
In March 2013 a new branch was opened at Duncombe Park in Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
The ICBP was originally established, as the Falconry Centre, by Phillip Glasier as a specialised zoo containing only birds of prey, including falcons, hawks, eagles and owls. It had the aim of educating people about birds of prey and their value in the world. It also aimed to teach falconry. It first opened to the public on 25 May 1967.[1]
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- International Centre for Birds of Prey
- International Centre for Birds of Prey, Duncombe
- BBC archive film of the Newent Birds of Prey Centre from 1987
- Stellers sea eagle.
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I reluctantly went to see Robin Hood a week ago. Glenn Beck was a huge fan and I already knew the story so I figured, there's no reason to see this movie. Nothing else piqued my interest so I finally broke down and said, Fuck it, I'll see Robin Hood despite Glenn Beck's love for it. It's a free ticket, so no big deal (yes, I am a card-carrying AMC Moviewatcher).
I'm sitting in the theater and there's this couple making fun of every commercial that comes on. It's like they haven't been to a movie theater in 5 years because they're disgusted that TV commercials are in movie theaters. I gave up hating TV movie commercials like 4 years ago–it's just what's happening now. My hatred of commercials won't make them disappear.
And the couple has disdain for every clip that shows up, like these commercials are beneath them. After the commercials, they start making fun of the movie previews like, "What're they going to sell us now?" And I will admit, the husband's comedic timing was phenomenal. He placed that quote right between commercials and movie ads, right in the deadspace between the two. I somehow stifled a giggle.
The amazing thing though is that we get to the end of the movie–spoiler alert (but probably not because everyone knows the story)–and right after King John outlaws Robin Hood, the husband goes, "Why did he do that?" I could not stifle a giggle that time. Walking out, I looked back at him, see he's a geriatric man dressed in an all white suit and I think, "Even if you've read The Prince, it's fairly obvious. Robin Hood is a threat to King John's hold on the throne. Go make fun of some commercials, dumbass. Too smart for commercials, but not too smart for a movie. The kids are losing their grip."
But the real issue at hand here is that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. A surprisingly good movie. Two weeks before that I had had the choice between Robin Hood and Letters to Juliet. For some reason my thought process was, "I love action but I also love chick flicks and I'm in more of a chick flick mood today. I love Amanda Seyfried. These previews look okay."
And of course, the previews tell you the entire story. I guess I should insert a spoiler alert here again too, but if you've seen the preview, it's fairly obvious she's going to break up with the brunette for the blonde. It's just how it has to happen. There's no other way for that movie to work. After seeing it, I called my parents and warned them to steer the fuck clear of it and they were puzzled why I'd Juliet in the first place. They'd thoroughly enjoyed Robin Hood.
Perhaps the only good thing that came out of that movie was how it contributed towards my Free Ticket to See Robin Hood AMC Moviewatcher fund. Completely worth it because now all I want to do is manly stuff like wear chain mail, hunt for dinner with superior archery skills and get into fights with the French. But it's 4th of July weekend and I'm part French so…thanks for helping us become independent, beef squashed. But I still want chain mail.


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No one ever expects to get arrested and accused of drug possession in one's own home, but it is not unheard of for police to obtain a search warrant and enter an individual's home. Once inside, if police discover a controlled substance and any other items they suspect could be related to drugs, they will seize the items and often arrest individuals inside the home and/or the owner of the property. This is what allegedly happened to a 46-year-old man in Evanston, Illinois. However, the question remains: Could police have acted outside the search warrant terms in this case?
Fourth Amendment limits on drug arrests
Sometimes, during police investigations of alleged drug activity, authorities will arrest individuals on suspicion of drug crimes, such as suspicion of drug possession. As is the case with many police tools, police cannot simply conduct drug arrests whenever and on whoever they feel like. There are certain requirements an arrest needs to meet to be legal.
Illinois traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges
Recently, a man from Missouri has found himself facing drug trafficking charges here in Illinois.
Heroin sale charges/penalties can vary based on many things
Being accused of selling heroin has the potential to forever alter a person's life. The penalties and reputation damage a person can be dealt if found guilty of such illegal drug conduct can be incredibly severe.


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According to Lee Unkrich he said that "Well, we don't have any plans for Toy Story 4, Unkrich said. "I'm flattered that people ask about it -- it reminds me how much people love the characters,but we will make a short for Cars 2 to keep the characters alive" and on a red carpet video on youtube Wallace Shawn the voice of Rex said that "Disney and Pixar got in a fight just to make a Toy Story 3" Originally Buzz Lightyear and star command was the way to keep the characters alive and according to an interview Pixar signed a contract only to make two toy story movies and that's it and (It has been 11 years since a Toy Story movie has been created and why continue the story now) and in another video Lee Unkrich says "In Toy Story 2 Woody made his peace that it would be fun while it last and its one thing to make a peace and another thing to be at that day so in Toy Story 3 we knew Andy was going to have to be older and getting ready for collage.
Toy Story 3 was a very touching movie affiliatation, but people beg Pixar to make another movie; of course they say, "We take it as a compliment and we will keep them alive through the short in front of Cars 2." The thing is they want one more encore! How bad can it be to land a plane? Or to heal a child's boo boo? Come on, but TS4 is most likely, if begged out of Pixar, to come out in 2018. Hopefully so because "Can you take care of him for me?" *Bonnie nodds* "Ok then..." A child growing up is soooo sad, Pixar was even asked if Toy Story was going to have a TV series. A small thing, but avoided the question by saying "We'll keep them alive, I have my disagreement with Pixar, but I really don't want the scar of seeing Woody say, "So long Partner." As Andy drives off. They never even said where Bo Peep went! come on please!!!!


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Superb shot! I love the colors and details.
Beautiful landscape, great composition.
Very well done.
Very lovely scene.
Excellent DOF to catch the foreground wildflowers and the distant mountains!
Super Shot. Great DOF...
I love the contrast here: the colorful playfulness carefreeness of the daisies compared to the stark, dark harshness of the mountains. I think there is a blogpost bubbling up inside me from this photo. Hmmm....


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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
D is for Dystechnia
Dyslexia: reading disorder. Dysgraphia: handwriting disorder. Dystechnia: technology disorder. Okay, it's not a real word. I heard it at a conference and decided it's a perfect description of me.
This is me, or this is me if I were blonde. I love my computer when it's working well, but when something goes wrong, I'm completely at sea. I have a wonderful computer guy, appropriately named Angel Eden, who rescues me when I have a serious emergency, but for everyday glitches, I'm still a mess. I'm scared to try anything because I know I'll screw up and my laptop will disintegrate in front of my eyes.
I'd love to have a really sexy blog with all kinds of moving parts, bells and whistles, but it's beyond me. Do I make use of all the great social media? Not enough. Yes, I'm on facebook and linkedin but I don't often use them. Twitter? I don't get it.
This would be me if I were a man.
Technology, of course, isn't limited to computers. There's the cell phone which I use for phone calls (how Twentieth Century of me), the IPad (I don't have one), the Kindle (I use mine only for reading books). What I need is a live-in technoogy handyperson. Anyone interested?
Posted by thelmaz at 6:33 PM
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- Bish Denham said... [Reply to comment]
Blogs with all kinds of moving parts and bell and whistles can be a real pain to load. I like 'em simple, like yours.
- April 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- KarenG said... [Reply to comment]
I agree with Bish! The loaded blogs are a headache. Wishing people would not put stuff up just because they can.
- April 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM
- Jaime said... [Reply to comment]
For someone who doesn't think she is a techie, your blog looks great.
- April 4, 2012 at 3:39 PM
- judysnwnotes said... [Reply to comment]
I linked over here after noticing your response to someone else's post -- and laughed -- and I relate as well to the love-hate relationship with computers -- and blogs. I would so love my blog and website to be sexy, dance before everyone's eyes, draw readers from near and far -- HA, but I'm still figuring out what my blog wants to say and making a commitment to post regularly -- the A to Z thing is helping!
I could use a live-in or at least close techno-geek!
(I also understand and relate to the demanding cats comment!)
Fun read
- April 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM
- Rebecca Bradley said... [Reply to comment]
Yes, that's me, loving computers and my phone as long as they are working. Then they get called all the names under the sun when something goes wrong. :)
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Moisturizing the skin every day is the best way to keep it young. Depending on several factors including skin type and age, you must choose moisturizers that work perfectly well on your skin. Read on to find out about moisturizing for all skin types. From the dry, normal, oily or sensitive skin. Moisturizer helps improve skin texture and hide imperfections. Moisturizers also help retain humectants in the outer layer of the skin protecting it against premature aging.
In general, the best basic skin care routine is to wash your face with warm water to clean two or three times a day, use a moisturizer with proper sunscreen according to your skin type, or use a sunscreen separately before leaving. It is very important to use moisturizer according to your skin type. Take a look at these tips to hydrate all skin types.
Use A Moisturizer Specifically For Your Skin Type
1. For Oily Skin
There is a general belief that people with oily skin do not need to use moisturizer. But they are wrong. As mentioned above, everybody needs to use a skin moisturizer. If you have oily skin, remove dirt and oils using a facial cleanser and use a soft and light moisturizer that is water based to avoid clogging the pores. Apply a thin layer of the cream on more oily areas like the nose, chin and forehead. A moisturizer or serum without oil can help protect your skin better.
2. For Dry Skin
Keeping skin hydrated is essential for people with dry skin. An oil based moisturizer with propylene glycol works best for treating dry skin. Try moisturizers containing ingredients to keep skin hydrated for longer that contain humectants. Apply moisturizer while your skin is damp. Cocoa butter and products that are petrolatum based also help retain moisture. Natural oils like grape seed, olive oil and lanolin are excellent moisturizing components for very dry skin.
3. For Normal Skin
Using a moisturizer that's water-based is best for normal skin. External factors such as sunlight, pollution or stress can cause a lot of damage to your skin. For people with normal skin however, the best choice is to use moisturizers with ingredients such as grape seed or jojoba. For best results, apply moisturizer after bathing.
4. For Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, choose moisturizers carefully. Sensitive skin is prone to allergic reactions, irritation, redness or other problems. Choose moisturizing creams containing soothing agents such as chamomile and Aloe Vera and avoid moisturizers that contain dyes and fragrances. It is a good choice for those with sensitive skin to try a moisturizer with natural ingredients, which have no chemicals and are therefore safer for the skin, especially for sensitive skin.
5. For Aging Skin
As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes dry. Therefore, it is vital to use appropriate moisturizers. You can choose an oil based moisturizer that is rich in antioxidants and Alpha Hydroxy Acids to fight wrinkles. Also as we age the skin begins to produce less collagen and elastin, and as a result, it begins to turn opaque and more sensitive.
Be sure to use a moisturizer that is right for your skin..
In short, moisturizers work well to protect your skin at any age. And as you can see, moisturizing for all skin types is possible too. So use a moisturizer according to your skin type and age to keep your skin looking and feeling young and healthy.


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Looking For The Best Treatment For Acne
Acne, a disease that affects the microscopic sebaceous glands in the skin, is triggered by the production of hormones called androgens. Acne more commonly affects teenagers but can also affect adults and is then referred to as adult acne. While acne is not a life threatening condition, it can cause significant scarring or result in infection if not properly treated.
Here we will touch all several aspects of the options available for the best acne treatment, giving you the ability to take action now in order to preserve your skin and prevent permanent damage.
If you're someone that's been affected by acne then you know how desperate and hopeless this disease can initially seem and are willing to try anything in hopes of diminishing the appearance or damage inflicted by acne.
The best at home treatments for Acne
For those individuals that want to take a more natural approach when treating this condition due to skin sensitivity, here are a few remedies you can try at home:
- A honey mask is one of the most common natural ways to treat acne. Honey has antibacterial properties, the enzymes found in honey are able to breakdown fatty deposits found in the skin, acting as a natural exfoliate while also helping to reduce swelling and redness commonly seen in those suffering from acne. This treatment is typically done twice a day by applying a thin coating of honey to the areas affected by acne, letting the honey dry and carefully removing the substance in order to minimize irritation to the affected areas.
- Another popular natural way to treat acne is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil acts as a natural antiseptic and can be used to cleanse the skin and reduce the acne causing bacteria. When using this product it is recommended that you dilute the tea tree oil with water by half as tea tree oil can cause irritation if used alone.
- Zinc can also be used as an acne treatment and can be taken orally or applied topically to the affected areas. Zinc acts as a drying agent and astringent and is used as a way to seal and protect the skin. Minimizing your fatty foods intake, drinking plenty of water, keeping your hair off your face and reducing your dairy intake are also beneficial and natural ways to help prevent breakouts.
The best over the counter treatment for Acne
Acne can be tough to beat and sometimes while the natural approach is indeed the healthier route to take for your skin, it will really depend on the individual and how their body reacts to that type of treatment. If you've tried the home remedy approach and have had no luck with improving or minimizing the appearance of your acne, there are some more effective over the counter acne treatments available that may give you faster results.
- Benzoyl Peroxide is an affective active ingredient found in several over the counter acne products. This organic compound works as a peeling agent, cleaning out pores and reducing the amount of bacteria in the skin. This type of acne treatment comes in a gel or cream form and is applied topically to the areas of the skin affected by acne. The widely used product Proactiv has this main active ingredient and is said to be 80% effective in greatly reducing the appearance of acne.
- Salicylic Acid is used as a peeling agent and needs to be used in moderation as it is known to dry out and irritate the skin. This type of over the counter treatment is recommended for those with acne that have severely oily skin. The popular brand Oxy uses Salicylic Acid as its main ingredient and has approximately a 50%-60% success rate in diminishing the appearance of acne as well as effectively reducing the lifespan of blemishes.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids act as a peeling and exfoliate and is recommended for individuals that have dry and tough skin. Alpha Hydroxy Acid is also known to cause excessive dryness, redness and irritation if not used in moderation. This medication can be purchased either over the counter or by prescription only, depending on the strength of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid.
Where to find the best Acne products
Some of the best acne products are reserved for those medications that can only be obtained by a prescription from your dermatologist, such as:
- Topical Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria on the skin while also helping to reduce inflammation and redness commonly associated with severe acne breakouts.
- Retinoid Creams are a chemical substance derived from vitamin A that's used to unclog pores and as a preventative measure against future breakouts.
These medications are prescribed for people suffering from moderate to severe acne and who have had little to no success with over the counter treatments.
When proper hygiene and at home treatments fail to improve the appearance of your acne, it may be time to seek the professional help of a licensed dermatologist in order to prevent infections that can occur or excessive scarring. Scarring and infection can be common when the condition of acne escalates to large cysts or nodules. A dermatologist is able to lance a blemish without actually causing your skin to scar or to become irritated, causing increased swelling or possible infection.
A dermatologist may need to be seen monthly or on a weekly basis, depending on the severity of your acne. A dermatologist will speak to you about your diet asking for an estimate of your fat and dairy intake on a daily basis as well as how many ounces of water you drink. As part of your treatment you may also need to take a multivitamin supplement that will help to improve your overall skins appearance.
While dealing with acne can in itself be daunting on a day to day basis, you can find hope in the available medications found in-stores or online, that will not only help to diminish the appearance of acne but can also give you back the self-confidence you have been lacking since dealing with this disease.


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1. Click on the north-up button to reset the view so that north is at the top of the screen. Click and drag the ring to rotate your view.
2. Use the Look joystick to look around from a single vantage point, as if you were turning your head. Click an arrow to look in that direction or continue to press down on the mouse button to change your view.
3. Use the Move joystick to move your position from one place to another. Click an arrow to move in that direction.
4. Use zoom slider to zoom in or out (+ to zoom in, - to zoom out) or click the icons at the end of the slider.
X-Curric | Ages 7 - 11
Based on journeys undertaken by real explorers and scientists, the Frozen Oceans (Primary) education programme is designed to introduce students to what life is like in the High Arctic.
Geography | Ages 11 - 14
The Frozen Oceans Geography resources are designed to take 11-14-year-olds on a journey to the Arctic following the expedition team on the 2011 Catlin Arctic Survey.
Science | Ages 11 - 14
The Frozen Oceans Science resources introduce working scientifically concepts and skills to 11-14-year-olds through enquiry-based lessons which replicate work done by field scientists in the Arctic.
Geography | Ages 14 - 16
This Frozen Oceans education resource includes two data case studies that introduce students to ocean acidification and sea ice thickness. The core of each case study is a data set from real expeditions.
Science | Ages 14 - 16
This Frozen Oceans unit outlines the research carried out by the Catlin Arctic Surveys and can be used in teaching the carbon cycle, ocean acidification and its impact on the Arctic ecosystem.
Science / Geography | Ages 7 - 11
Our Ocean Planet takes students on a voyage round the world. Starting with Britain's surrounding seas, students will study the diversity and importance of the oceans from the Arctic to the Southern Ocean.
Science | Ages 14 - 16
Plankton, Plastics and Poo for GCSE Science introduces students to the pioneering research on the impact of microplastics on the marine ecosystem. This resource brings cutting edge science to the classroom.
Computing | Ages 7 - 11
Code Smart is a computing and robotics education programme based on driverless car technologies. Code Smart takes students on a journey from complete beginners to code creators.
Computing | Ages 11 - 14
Code Smart is a computing and robotics education programme based on driverless car technologies. Students will develop their ability to code as well as their design thinking as they tackle smart city challenges.
Science | Ages 7 - 11
These resources for ages 7-11 are based on the journeys undertaken by science teams taking part in the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expeditions. These resources present a complete scheme of work for the science classroom, covering core science and sustainability curriculum areas as well as enhancing students' creative and communications skills.
Science | Ages 11 - 14
These resources for ages 11-14 are based on the journeys undertaken by science teams taking part in the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expeditions. Starting with the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, these expeditions seek to create a baseline survey of the world's reefs as well as more in-depth research on the deep reef lying between 30m and 100m.
Geography | Ages 14 - 16
This unique scheme of work for GCSE Geography uses research carried out by the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expedition team in Timor-Leste and focuses on the interrelationship between humans and coral reefs.
Science | Ages 11 - 14
Submarine STEM challenges students to consider aspects of submarine design. Each lesson contains a practical investigation examining the scientific principles involved in exploring the deep ocean.
Science | Ages 7 - 11
This unique scheme of work for Key Stage 2 combines science and design technology to discover the wonders of deep-sea exploration through a series of stimulating and immersive lessons.
Citizenship / English | Ages 11 - 14, 14 - 16
My Voice-My School focuses on the topic of quality education as enshrined in the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Connecting UNRWA's schools with partner schools overseas, the project seeks to stimulate student conversation about quality education and what individuals and communities can do to help make it a reality for all.
Citizenship / English | Ages 7 - 11, 11 - 14
My Voice-My school gives students the opportunity to share their ideas about education and their future. The project is grounded in the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, with a focus on Goal 4 Quality Education. These lesson plans and resources for ages 9-12 are based on video conversations between schools.
Science | Ages 14 - 16
This Coral Oceans GCSE Science unit of work challenges students to think about the impact they have on coral reefs as they study their importance, the consequences of threats and how to protect them. The cumulative approach to this unit means students will develop skills throughout to complete a decision-making exercise in the last lesson.


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Three times that the group is trying to get the right to defend the ban in Oregon when it has no legal status to do so. Each time, a court rejected its request.
The court stated:
"The full court has been advised of the petition for rehearing en banc and the Declaration of Roger K. Harris in support. No judge has requested a vote on whether to rehear the matter en banc. See Fed. R. App. P. 35; 9th Cir. Gen. Ord. 6.11. Appellant the National Organization for Marriage's petition for rehearing en banc is denied."
NOM however can still appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States but that request will probably be also rejected. The Supreme Court had rejected a similar request in the "Proposition 8" case.


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This year, we all made some of the typical New Year's resolutions. We want to quit smoking, spend more time with our kids, and drop a few pounds. They are all great goals, but as February has arrived, how are we doing?
If you have found yourself lagging behind on meeting your goals, don't get upset. Making a resolution on January 1st is a good time for renewal, but today is just as worthy of change.
Don't give up on your dreams. There are many healthy diets out there that are still waiting for you. The South Beach, Atkins, and other numerous plans are still our there waiting for you. But you have to take charge to make the change.
If you are putting it off because you don't now which one is right for you, talk to your doctor or other health professional. They will be able to help you with a plan that is safe and effective for your dieting needs.
Adding a workout to your new way of eating will increase your chance of success. Not only will it help you to shed a few pounds, you will feel better than you ever expected.
But where do I start, you ask? Again, you and your doctor will be able to determine what is right for your goals and abilities. You don't have to go full bore at the gym. There are plenty of exercise equipment options that you can take advantage of in your own home. They don't require a lot of investment, and many dealers offer gently used equipment at reduced prices.
There are some wonderful tapes or DVDs that can also make your home workout easier. You can gradually increase your workout as you feel comfortable.
Remember that there is always a time to make a resolution for a better life. Just because January is gone doesn't mean you have to wait until next year. It is easy to make excuses, but the excuses have no rewards.
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Do You Know How Popular Urban Areas Are Developed?
While some people believe that it is a committee that decides how urban areas are formed, others are recognizing that there are many other factors that contribute to the planning process for urban cities. In this article we explore the various elements that impact the decision for how urban areas are developed.
1) Smart Technology
Technology impacts a variety of sectors and urban design is definitely one of them. In the article 'Swipe Right: How Technology is Making Urban Planning More Inclusive', we discussed how CitySwipe was giving citizens the right to vote on future buildings before they were built.
Another way that technology is influencing design is through companies that are accessing the information collected on technology users such as frequently visited places, hubs that offer wifi, and areas experiencing population growth.
2) Climate Change
It seems like we are always discussing new green initiatives that are being implemented by architects in attempts to help and restore the environment. Previously we've mentioned vertical forests, botanic buildings, and a skyscraper that eats smog. Now we are considering how climate change will affect urban planning by the ignition of green initiatives in the coming years.
3) Collaborative Consumption
Since the inception of Airbnb, Uber, and other peer-to-peer services, we are entering a new culture of collaborative consumption. This means that spending patterns are changing and they are affecting infrastructure. For example, with more people willing to offer their home on airbnb it creates less need for booking at a hotel.
4) Partnerships with Local Authorities
While our previous article discussed narrowing the roads, one of the challenges with this is that emergency respondents prefer wide roads in order to efficiently weave through traffic and respond to their emergency in an effective manner. So we can expect to see more compromises in the future as cities are planned for both pedestrians and local authorities.
5) Changing Needs of Citizens
As the bulk of the population is becoming increasingly older this means that cities need to become adaptable to their needs. This includes creating parks that are suitable for seniors, roads that are walkable, and bicycle paths.
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Acupuncture stimulate body's acupoint, adjust the function of Qi and blood, viscera. It can treat the disease of disease and treat the viscera. It can alleviate some pain or organs symptoms.
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Bozo criminal for today comes from Lakeland, Florida, where bozo William Hampton walked into the local 7-Eleven. And he walked out with a lot more than what he came in with. Police say our bozo grabbed 15 bottles of Pennzoil motor oil and 30 DVDs and stuffed them down his pants before waddling out. As luck would have it, a plainclothes detective had just pulled up at the store and noticed something unusual about our bozo and his pants. He was arrested on petit theft charges, which was upgraded to a felony since it was his third arrest on the charge.
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Your wall comes crumbling down….
We all have them and the ironic thing is we are the ones who built them….. WALLS. Of course I'm not talking about a construction of a home, I'm talking about every obstacle we face everyday.
An interesting fact is we seem to blame our obstacles on other people. Relationships, money, jobs, friends etc. But you have to admit, we have all had the "gut instinct" that tells us to move on, or to change direction, but we don't listen most of the time.
So how do we knock down these walls? First step is the biggest, and I already mentioned it. You need to take credit for putting your labor hard-hat on and laying down the bricks. Each one of these bricks have the same ingredients… fear, hate, doubt, disassociation with others, the feeling of being alone. Each brick was made with your own intentions and you feed it cement (your energy) everyday. Acknowledgment is the number one step you need to take.
Taking down these walls takes a lot of work, after all, you put a lot of cement on it. You have to learn to re-think how you think, how you react to others, learn to trust, learn to love and to stop feeling alone. The great thing is when you start have these traits come into play, it acts like a huge sledge hammer. The more you change your emotional actions and thoughts, the sledge hammer gets larger and soon turns into a wreaking ball.
Remember this…. life flows in one direction. When you go against the flow, you are fighting, swimming, and struggling with life. You just have to "let things be" and learn to create a new outlook on life. You built it, you created it, and you can take down as well.
Start swinging !
Keeping Life in-Focus,
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Luxma presents their new range of Steampunk Design Home Floor Lamps with Antique Art Handmade Industrial Lamp for Modern Homes. The industrial style floor lamp is specially handmade to bring the best in quality and design. The art lamp blends in retro and modern and establishes a new trend in line of creative light bulb pipe floor lamps. The iron pipe work in black with matching silver joints is uniquely complimented by the red wheel placed at the middle. At top there are three light bulbs which give the impression of antique road side lighting fixtures. Perfect for modern homes, Luxma steampunk lighting trendy floor lamp is compact and adjusts to even small spaces. Be it your home or business, creative lighting from Luxma industrial floor lamp uplifts the ambience instantly.
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Italy were held to a 0-0 draw in Milan and failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
Buffon, 39, said: "It's a shame my last official game coincided with the failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Waiting for the First Words
Has she started talking yet? That is perhaps the most common question asked of an infant's parents. The utterance of the first word is regarded as a tremendously significant milestone and waiting for it often involves an enormous amount of anxiety.
It is therefore critical to know that the normal range for the onset of expressive language is huge – from 6 months all the way up to 24 months. Some children who are developing beautifully and will eventually have superb language skills do say their first words as early as six or seven months of age. But a lot of children who are developing beautifully and will eventually have superb language skills do not start talking until somewhere near their second birthday. Furthermore, this is determined strictly by a child's individual rate and pattern of development programmed into her DNA. While you definitely can delay the process by denying a child any exposure to language, there really is nothing you can do to speed it up.
Unfortunately, since this is not particularly well known, there are many people who inadvertently or purposely prey upon the fears of mothers and fathers. A grandparent whose grandchild is still not speaking at 18 months might say, "What is wrong with her? You were talking at eight months!" Some unscrupulous authors have made a lot of money selling books with titles like "Teach Your Baby to Talk."
So as difficult as it may be in certain circumstances, parents simply need to be patient when waiting for their child's first words. This will preserve their sanity, maybe save them some big bucks, and also give them a chance to recall a cherished memory of a quiet time when their child becomes an incessant chatterbox later on.
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How Iraq is just like Indiana
Rob Riggle's second report in Iraq aired on the Daily Show last night. Brilliant and sad at the same time. Brilliant, because the satire is so spot on. Sad because it's the only reporting that exposes legislators like Lindsay Graham, Mike Pence, Joe Lieberman, and John McCain for what they are - liars. With their pants on fire. Shouldn't the "mainstream media" be doing that, instead of a comedy show?


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1783 Fist Flight Rare and unseen photos
1783 Fist Flight Rare and unseen photos. The world changed at 10:35 AM, on December 17, 1903 on the north side of Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It was at that moment that the Wright Brother's "Wright Flyer", with Orville Wright at the controls, lifted off in sustained, controlled flight.
This first heavier-than-air flight traveled a mere one hundred twenty feet, and lasted only twelve seconds. Until that moment, men had only dreamed of flying.
The dream of flight goes back to the dawn of recorded history. Greek legends describe a winged horse, Pegasus, which carried Bellerophon into battle against a monster. Another Greek myth describes Dedalus and Icarus making wings of wax and feathers, and flying from Crete to Naples. The scheme worked, but Icarus flew too close to the sun, and his wax melted, and he fell into the ocean, and to his death.
Beyond Greek mythology, Man's attempts at flight go back thousands of years. Around 400 BC Chinese successfully built the first kites. While these early kites were unmanned, they did result in critical learning about aerodynamics of flight.
For several hundred years men tried in vain to fly like birds. People made wings out of wood and canvass, strapped them on, and tried to fly. The results were often disastrous as human muscles do not have the strength needed to fly, given the weight of the human body.
Perhaps Man's first successful "flight" was on November 21, 1783. The French brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Montgolfier developed a hot air balloon made out of silk. They successfully launched the balloon with two people onboard, and the balloon gained an altitude of over 5,000 feet and traveled over a mile.
From 1800 to the 1850's efforts focused on gliders. Many of these early gliders were successful, but the gliders had to be launched from a high spot, and they would simply glide to the ground.
Efforts in the 1890's began to focus on powered flight. These earliest attempts at powered flight were hampered by the power to weight ratio of the engines of the day. The engines were heavy, and did not generate much power.
Foremost among those working on powered flight were Orville and Wilbur Wright. In 1903, they built the Wright Flyer. They carved their own propeller, and made their own custom engine . . . designed to maximize output power, and minimize weight.
On December 17, 1903, in a frigid wind gusting to 27 miles an hour, the Wrights took to the air in their powered Flyer. While the flights were short, and did not gain much altitude (about 10 feet), they showed that heavier than air flight was possible, and the world has never looked back.
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Moskow police detective Andrei Somov resigns and emigrates from Russia, but has to accept a menial job in a restaurant while his adolescent son and pregnant daughter-in-law are denied exit visa's. 'Andy' does however get to know some LAPD cops after volunteering his expertise and Russian language skills and is sent to Tijuana to fetch cheap tiles. On that Mexican journey Somov bumps into coyote Larry, another ethnic Russian but US citizen, who lost his daughter years ago and now helps illegal families enter the States. His present client, arrogant Russian Lena, haughtily presumes to know everything better but is always wrong, yet he takes pity on her daughter. Meanwhile the LAPD takes medium Michael March seriously about a mad bomber who targets pharmaceutical companies and got a bad feeling with and envelop held by Larry. It all ties in.


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After sailing with Chris for many years and many years ago when TV was black and white – he still has a message worth listening to..
Having had the pleasure to have sailed in boring calm winds with him and more exciting stronger winds – he always has something new to offer your brain to contemplate 🙂
You get to know that when he moves his hands, he has thought about something and is about to share that thought!
He is man who has been around and sailed around the world many times and when you watch that many waves go by – you have the time to contemplate the world that you are sailing on.
Here he shares some views and experiences of multi culture and how that interacts with various sail training "missions".


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Confessions of a Bibliophile
An aspiring writer and bookstore employee with an incredibly bad book-buying habit... I'll read just about anything (so long as it will appeal to my interests in some way), but my main loves are YA and sci-fi/fantasy. I also like quirky history and science books and will book nerd. A lot. Currently in the process of weeding out my personal library. Find me on Twitter @princess_starr or check out my YA book, Snowfall, on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/240027
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Ah, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, the purple prose enabler of my youth. (I'm not slamming her; look, she was fourteen when In the Forests of the Night was published, the writing's not perfect. She's gotten better.) Between seventh and tenth grade, I devoured the entire Den of Shadows quartet and loved them. And then I read Hawksong and that was the last book I read by her until All Just Glass came out a few years ago. It's not that I wasn't interested at all in the Kiesha'ra series, I just never got around to reading them as they were being released.I'm also going to review this as one whole book, as opposed to reviewing it by volume. Because this is one continuous story, just experienced by different characters. And there lies on of my big problems with the books and Atwater-Rhodes's writing—she really doesn't do a lot to differentiate voices from book to book. I understand that yes, Nicias is going to sound more like Danica due to their upbringing, but Zane comes off cold and distant in his book, and it's been established that he doesn't have emotional reserve. It's more jarring to me in here than it was with her other omnibus, especially reading this in one go, and it makes the book feel extremely dry. It doesn't bother me for every book—her narrative style does work in Hawksong and Wolfcry. It just doesn't gel with the characterization of the narrators at time.But the really weak part of this whole series, and this is a problem that I have with nearly all of her books, is that Atwater-Rhodes cannot write a decent climax to save her life. She does great character studies. I like it when her climaxes are contained and small battles and the big breakthrough is for the character emotionally. Here, this feels like she so wants this series to be big and epic and sweeping and every single volume ends with the characters talking at one another. I get the backstory, I do. I get that this world has seen so much bloodshed that none of the main characters wants to continue…but I never get the idea that the stakes are high enough that bloodshed will be inevitable. Only one major named character dies in this series, and her murderers are brought to justice without a big fuss. (Andreios doesn't count in my book. I may have swore a lot at that reveal.) There's so much talk about the falcons being a constant danger in the post-war world, but they don't really do anything except swoop and talk about "Yeah, you're all going to die if you continue to live together." Everything about this series feels too easy. One of my main problems with Hawksong is that each side manages to handle their respective leaders marrying for politics with relative ease. Aside from Charis Cobriana's assassination and Danica's near-assassination (which feels more like a move of jealousy, not politics), there's no on-screen escalation of violence. And it never escalates in any of the further books. The only time we get an exploration of how complicated things are is in Wolfcry, and Oliza's internal struggle about choosing a mate. That book really does illustrate that while Wyvern's Court may look like a haven of peace, there's still old wounds and struggles and it's all piled on top of Oliza until she can't take it anymore. Wolfcry is one of the few instances across the series where I didn't mind the protagonists talking at the climax until it backs down because it made sense.Falcondance and Wyvernhail were the two weakest books in the series, in my honest opinion. While I consider the world-building one of the strongest aspects of these books (and why I'm actually planning on picking up the Maeve'ra books when they come out), I do not like the falcons. They have a larger purpose in the narrative, but every time a falcon from Ahnmik shows up it feels like they're only there to be mysterious and ancient. They don't make as huge of an impact as they should on the books, especially since Nicias and Hai are major players in the end. And Wyvernhail in particular. Again, I get what Atwater-Rhodes is doing with Hai's visions. But nothing in the plot completely suggests that everything's going to die and a lot of character actions feel forced, or rather, Hai automatically jumps to conclusions. It feels jarring when the character decides "Fuck what the future holds," when I can't see the logical conclusion from "Oh Oliza will have to take the throne after all" to DEATH AND DESTRUCTION. (It's not that I dislike Snakecharm save for the ONE THING ABOUT REI. SORRY NOT THAT UPSET. You can also tell how long it's been since I've actually read the first book because the flashbacks to Sebastian and Danica meeting for the first time had me going "What, was that in the first book originally?" Anyway. Snakecharm's not bad, it's good. It's just more a breather book and expands more on the history of the avians and the serpentiente.) Again, I do give Atwater-Rhodes credit for creating a series with a complex mythology and sticking with it. (Den of Shadows mythology was wibbly at points.) But the lack of any consequence or stakes pretty much kills my enjoyment of the series. I don't know if I would have liked the Kiesha'ra better if I had originally read the individual volumes, but the omnibus really illustrates the problems with Atwater-Rhodes's writing, especially since it does begin to feel repetitive when the solution to each book is the exact. Same. Method. I'm not saying that it's a terrible series, but I do feel like it's a weak one. Again, I'm hoping that the upcoming Maeve'ra will fill in some of the large plot issues (particularly with the falcons).
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