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I remember when my son was finally old enough to go on "drop-off" play dates. I just walked him over to his friend's house, handed him over to another family for the afternoon ... and then tried not to worry! When you think about it, there's a lot of trust involved in a play date.
You want your kids to have fun on their play dates. And no one wants to be "that mom" -- the one who gets all neurotic and asks if all the snacks will be organic. But now that your kids are making new friends at school away from you, a few questions are totally reasonable to ask. (Even when you think you know the other mom.)
1. What are the kids going to be doing? Will they be playing with toys (Legos, dolls), watching TV, running around outside, playing video games?
2. Do you have a trampoline, swimming pool, or any other things that are potentially unsafe? (We used to have a trampoline, and the whole neighborhood would come over. But also, my brother broke his elbow on the thing, so ...)
3. Which adults will be home with the kids? Is it the parents, older siblings, a grandparent, a sitter? You will want to be introduced to anyone supervising the kids. Make sure you have everyone's contact info and that they have yours.
4. Any snacks planned? If you have a child with allergies, this question is going to be a no-brainer for you. But parents also may want to limit sugar, or avoid too much snacking before dinner. It's fair to ask.
5. Do you have any guns in your home? If so, where are they kept? I mean ... you kind of want to know. It doesn't have to turn into a debate, but accidents have happened with unlocked weapons.
6. Do you have any pets? Maybe your kids have allergies. Or maybe the family has a big, scary pit bull straining its chain in the backyard.
7. Are you going anywhere? If the play date includes being driven places, you'll want to offer to bring over an extra child seat for you kid. Don't assume they have one.
8. Any special rules I should know about? Different families have different rules, and you want to make sure your child will be able to mind the family's rules within reason.
9. How do you handle disagreements? This is a delicate way of asking how they discipline kids. Are they going to put your kid in a time-out -- or would they actually spank your kid? Are you okay with that?
What this all comes down to is a conversation where you just get to know the other family a little better. They should feel free to ask you questions about your family, too. Hopefully you'll be inviting their kid over to your place at some point. I feel like it's less about policing another family (so not okay!) or imposing your rules on them -- and more about making sure your child will feel safe and comfortable there.
What do you like to know about another family when you send your child over for a play date?
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Maybe bitching helped. Demon, you should have a warm fuzzy feeling inside
I'm sure they received complaints from more than just the two of us, also. ^_- Power in numbers, y'all. Let's continue to bitch about stuff like this in the future.
Hehe, I never checked on that thread again for some reason, so ill make my responses here instead of reviving it .Fight on my brothers! Never let the bitching rest!
Scanlations are horrible quality. Printing all of them would be a waste of paper and ink.
Damn straight, who are we trying to impress at Darkhorse? Still I have no current complaints.
Nobody is acting like a little child, except you. "shut up, no one cares..."
I know, I'm new, so I will shut up. But I wasn't pissed or anything, I was just joking around. That guy seemed kinda pissed, but oh well, what do I know.. or care, this is the internet.
Why does it take Dark Horse so long to release a new volume of Berserk??? They should try and keep up with Kentauro Miura as best as they can... I wish I could read past volume 5...
Shut up, no one cares. You have SK.net's translations and scans. Hell, most of you even have scanslations. Just be patient and quit acting like little children. If you want manga that bad, print your scanslations and put it all together.
I'm not complaining because I have the Scanlations of volumes 4-27 (and 28, so soon, so very soon. )
but at this rate, DarkHorse will probably go under because of companies like Tokyo Pop oversaturating the market and releasing the next volumes of manga every month. People hate to wait.
And of course, one would probably have to special order Berserk because of the content, so why pop them out any faster is probably their way of thinking.
By the way, Sparnage. I love your avatar. I'm considering to get the brand tattooed onto the back of my neck. I'm such a Berserk slut.
Dark Horse is primarily a Western comics company. I doubt they're in any real financial danger. Besides, once DH catches up, people will have to wait even longer for new volumes.
At this rate when/if they catch up 10 or so years will have passed.
well when DH is finally caught up to the present volume, berserk will probably be close to finish (Vol 45 or something) in japan 10 yrs from now! wow, ill be almost 30 yrs old....thats a scary thought..
Good ole Dark Horse just bumped volume 7's release back to May 4th. Volume 8 hasn't changed though I believe
looks like they put it up by two months, and for the good because now we wont wait 3 months for Berserk Volume 8
berserk will probably be close to finish (Vol 45 or something)
lets hope that Dark Horse keeps up the trend of bi-monthly when the announce when issue 9 will come outissue 7 is supposed to come out 5/4/05 and issue 8 is supposed to come out 7/15/05. so i guess never the less ill just have Berserk in Japanese and in English
DH should stop the releasing berserk for awhile, intill they finish printing[up to] volume15, then release berserk every month, intill volume 13. stop the release dates for two months and then release a berserk volume every two months. Just a though tho.


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tendon(redirected from tendon implants)
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a cord or band of strong white fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. When the muscle contracts it pulls on the tendon, which moves the bone. Tendons are extremely tough and are seldom torn, even when an injury is severe enough to break a bone or tear a muscle. One of the most prominent tendons is the achilles tendon.
ten·don(ten'dŏn), [TA]
A nondistensible fibrous cord or band of variable length that is the part of the muscle (some authorities, however, consider it as part of the muscle complex), which connects the fleshy (contractile) part of muscle with its bony attachment or other structure; it may unite with the fleshy part of the muscle at its extremity or may run along the side or in the center of the fleshy part for a longer or shorter distance, receiving the muscular fibers along its border; when determining the length of a muscle, the tendon length is included as well as the fleshy part; it consists of fascicles of densely arranged, almost parallel collagenous fibers, rows of elongated fibrocytes, and a minimum of ground substance.
[L. tendo]
tendon/ten·don/ (ten´don) a fibrous cord of connective tissue continuous with the fibers of a muscle and attaching the muscle to bone or cartilage.
Achilles tendon , calcaneal tendon the powerful tendon at the back of the heel, attaching the triceps surae muscle to the calcaneus.
tendon of conus , tendon of infundibulum a collagenous band connecting the posterior surface of the pulmonary annulus and the muscular infundibulum with the root of the aorta.
A band of tough, inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment.
Etymology: Gk, tenon
any one of many white, glistening bands of dense fibrous connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. Except at points of attachment, tendons are parallel bundles of collagenous fibers sheathed in delicate fibroelastic connective tissue. Larger tendons contain a thin internal septum, a few blood vessels, and specialized stereognostic nerves. Tendons are extremely strong, flexible, and inelastic and occur in various lengths and thicknesses. Compare ligament. tendinous, adj.
ten·don(ten'dŏn) [TA]
A nondistensible fibrous cord or band of variable length that connects the fleshy (contractile) part of muscle with its bony attachment or other structure; it may unite with the fleshy part of the muscle at its extremity or may run along the side or in the center of the fleshy part for a longer or shorter distance, receiving the muscular fibers along its border; when the length of a muscle is determined, the tendon length is included; it consists of fascicles of very densely arranged, almost parallel collagenous fibers, rows of elongated fibrocytes, and a minimum of ground substance.
Synonym(s): sinew, tendo.
Synonym(s): sinew, tendo.
[L. tendo]
tendonA strong band of COLLAGEN fibres that joins muscle to bone or cartilage and transmits the force of muscle contraction to cause movement. Tendons are often provided with sheaths in which they move smoothly, lubricated by a fluid secreted by the sheath lining. Tendons may become inflamed, or may be torn or cut.
tendona bunch of parallel COLLAGEN fibres making up a band of CONNECTIVE TISSUE which serves to attach a muscle to a bone. The fibres become continuous with the collagen sheath around the muscle fibres and with the connective tissue covering the bone surface, making a strong cord with no weak connections.
A tough cord of dense white fibrous connective tissue that connects a muscle with some other part, especially a bone, and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.
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tendona band of white fibrous connective tissue that joins muscle to bone. Tendons consist of parallel bundles of collagen with little elastic tissue. This results in excellent mechanical strength but little elasticity. Tendons focus the strength of muscle contraction on a relatively small area of bone, maximizing pull and facilitating movement of the bone. paratendon the fibrous sheath around a tendon, with a thin synovial lining.
tendon'strap' of non-elastic collagenous fibrous tissue conveying muscle force to bone, to bring about movement of an interposed joint; formed of white, non-elastic tissue; continuous with muscle sheath and intramuscular septa; inserts into periosteum and underlying cortical bone see sharpey's fibres
ten·don(ten'dŏn) [TA]
Nondistensible fibrous cord or band of variable length that is part of muscles (some authorities, however, consider it as part of the muscle complex), which connects fleshy (contractile) part of muscle with its bony attachment or other structure.
[L. tendo]
n the white, glistening fibrous bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone.
a sheet, cord or band of strong white fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone or other structure. When the muscle contracts, or shortens, it pulls on the tendon. Tendons serve to convey an action to a remote site, change the direction of pull and focus the force. Sheetlike tendons (aponeuroses) serve to support and squeeze, cordlike ones to act on joints. See also cunean tendon.
tendon aponeuroses
see aponeurosis.
bowed tendon
chronic tendinitis of the superficial flexor tendons, usually of the front limbs, of a horse. The horse is lame or inclined to lameness, the tendon is thickened and is visibly enlarged. It may be painful on palpation in the early, acute stages.
calcaneal tendon
see achilles tendon.
tendon cartilaginous metaplasia
focal metaplasia with the formation of cartilage in tendons causes no apparent harm and is considered to be normal.
common calcanean tendon
see achilles tendon.
congenital tendon contracture
an inherited contracture of multiple tendons is identified in cattle. The joints are fixed in extension or flexion and cause serious dystocia. See also akabane virus disease.
contracted t's
see tendon contracture (below).
tendon contracture
permanent contraction of a tendon caused by chronic tendinitis. Most commonly of the flexor tendons of the digit in the horse. The action of the affected limb is restricted and the limb is not fully extended at rest causing the animal to stand up on its toe. Called also contracted tendons.
flexor t's
tendons of the superficial and deep flexor muscles of the digit. Commonly strained, lacerated and separated in the racing horse.
tendon graft
done in horses with badly torn or ruptured flexor tendons. Autologous grafts are taken from the lateral digital extensor tendon.
hamstring tendon
see hamstring.
tendon implants
internal biceps tendon
a core of fibrous tissue within the biceps muscle of horses which serves a significant role in the stay apparatus.
interosseous tendon
suspensory ligament (1).
tendon luxation
slipping of the superficial flexor tendon of the hindlimb of the horse off the tuber calcis, usually in the medial direction; also occurs rarely in dogs and ostriches. See also perosis.
tendon osseous metaplasia
a pathological abnormality and usually attended by abnormality of movement. See also tendon ossification (below).
tendon ossification
occurs extensively in gallinaceous birds in the tendons of the legs and feet, the wings and the epaxial musculature. Although the ossification may be extensive the birds are normal and the reasons for the changes are unknown.
prepubic tendon
the tendon of insertion of the two abdominal recti muscles on to the pubis.
tendon sheath
a fluid-filled sleeve that resembles a synovial bursa wrapped around the tendon so as to form a continuous sheath, except for the mesotendon.
tendon splitting
performed by slitting the superficial flexor tendon (or the suspensory ligament) along its long axis and from lateral to medial sides as a treatment for tendinitis. The objective is to stimulate vascularization and hasten repair.
tendon sprain
see sprain.
sprained tendon
see tendon strain (below).
tendon strain
the injury caused to flexor tendons in the horse during racing. Most commonly affected is the superficial flexor tendon in the front limb. See also bowed tendon (above). Called also sprained tendon.
symphysial tendon
a vertical median sheet which hangs from the pubic symphysis and provides an origin for the medial thigh muscles.


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Throughout the season, Major League Baseball umpires will be fielding your questions on MLB.com. Have a question? Send it in.
On a dropped third strike with bases loaded and two outs, can the catcher just tag home plate for the final out, or does the out have to be recorded at first base? I would love to know the answer, but I could not find it in the rule book.
-- A. Alvarez
Yes, all the catcher needs to do is tag home plate. Rule 6.09(b) states that the batter becomes a runner when a third strike is not caught with first base unoccupied or with first base occupied with two out. A force at any base results when the batter becomes a runner with the bases loaded.
I coach youth baseball in Alabama. The age group I coach is nine and 10 year olds. I have a question about rules for pitchers. The problem I have is my pitchers like to wear their batting glove under their glove for extra padding when they field the ball. I don't have a problem with it, but other people do. They say according to Major League rules it is illegal, so my pitchers are not allowed to wear them. I can't find a rule against it. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
-- S. Bryson
While not specifically referred to in the Official Rules, MLB regulations prohibit a pitcher from wearing a golf glove under his pitching glove. To do so could be distracting to the batter as well as a violation of the spirit of Rule 1.15(a).
Can you tell me what was called when Randy Johnson hit the dove with the ball (i.e. ball, dead ball, no pitch, or foul)?
-- L. Crowder
That bizarre play is not covered in the Official Rules. When a situation is not covered, Rule 9.01(c) comes into play. That rule gives the umpire authority to rule on any point not specifically covered in the Rules. In such instances the umpire is instructed to use "common sense and fair play." In this game, the umpires called it no pitch, as this was the fairest thing to do.
As a side-note, MLB Regulations do cover a batted or thrown ball (but not a pitched ball) touching an animal: "If a batted or thrown ball strikes a bird or other animal on the playing field, consider the ball alive and in play, the same as if it had not touched the bird or animal."
I am concerned with the recent change in the color scheme of the umpire uniforms. I understand that it may be attempt to stay ahead of the fashion curve, but this is baseball, the Great American Pastime. For as long as I can remember umpires have been dressed in blue, which led to umpires being referred to as "blue." I understand individual teams changing their uniforms in an attempt to generate higher merchandise sales, but no one is interested in purchasing umpire merchandise. Over time the uniforms have changed and that's fine; all I ask is that the color remain constant. With the recent controversy in the umpire union, I just hope these alteration in the umpire color scheme are not an attempt to distance themselves from this controversy. This concerns the history of Baseball and not the history of the umpire's union.
-- J. Carlson
Umpire uniforms have undergone many changes over the years. While perhaps not as dynamic as players' uniforms, the colors have been modified several times. Maroon jackets, black pants, navy pants, royal blue pants, black shirts, navy long-sleeved shirts, navy short-sleeved shirts, white shirts (with and without black ties), powder-blue long sleeved shirts with ties -- these are all different styles from years gone by. The original umpires wore top hats and tailed coats! Professional umpires in the Minor Leagues have worn varied color combinations, as well -- including orange and green; red, white and blue; and Hawaiian shirts.
I was wondering if the black jackets or hats the current umpires wear are available to the general public. Thanks.
-- J. Galloway
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Normally, when it's not December and there are fewer nights out, you deserve a gold star for your sleep hygiene: You aim to get into bed by 10 pm, are out like a light, and generally, sleep through to your morning alarm. So why is it then that, instead of springing out of bed like the Duracell bunny, your get-up routine is more, well, lethargic? According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, one in five people experiences unusual tiredness at any given time, while one in ten show symptoms of exhaustion.
How do you spot the signs of exhaustion?
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What causes exhaustion? And physical exhaustion?
Indeed, exhaustion is described as a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness. Caused by? "Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs when energy delivery mechanisms in the body are down, or energy is being used by the immune system to, say, fight a chronic infection,' says Dr Sarah Myhill, author of Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis (drmyhill.co.uk). Which means? "There is no energy left to live."
"The symptom of stress occurs when the brain knows it does not have the energy to deal with the demands of life," Dr Myhill continues. "If we mask that symptom – with a prop such as sugar, alcohol or caffeine – then we "sail close to the wind" and a minor viral infection could be all it takes to flip the body into a CFS state."
So, potentially all you multi-tasking, high achieving, Type A women could be at risk. "We're seeing an increasing number of women with symptoms of exhaustion," says Dr Sarah Brewer, GP and Healthspan medical director (drsarahbrewer.com). "Perhaps because they are more likely to juggle different aspects of life and have less time to prioritise their own health."
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- You can't bear the thought of the gym – and when you do manage to drag yourself there, your PBs have significantly dropped
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- You feel short of breath – even when you're doing nothing at all
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But we hear you, you can't quit your job / become a hermit / live under your duvet for days on end. So, you've just got to get on with life, right? Drink a few more coffees, eat a few more energy balls, cram in a few more runs. But not putting yourself first every once in a while, can eventually take its toll so listen to the warning signs to lessen your risk of Chronic Fatigue Syndrom.
OK then, what is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?
According to the NHS, CFS is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness. Sometimes it's referred to as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis, however, the syndrome is the same/
CFS/ME can affect anyone, including children but it's more common in women aged between mid-20s and mid-40s.
The common symptoms include sleep problems muscle or joint pain, headaches, feeling dizzy or sick and fast or irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations) but there are many more, which can often be exaggerated by exercise.
What should you do if you think you have exhaustion symptoms?
If you think you might be at risk – or already showing symptoms of exhaustion – it's time to visit your GP. "When someone is showing signs of exhaustion," Dr Brewer says, "a GP should ask questions to help pinpoint the cause (for example, could it be the result of lifestyle, stress, depression, post-viral fatigue, medication side effects or pregnancy?). They should also examine you – checking your blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, thyroid size, liver, and look for any obvious intra-abdominal lumps)." Still at odds? "Request a screening test to rule out conditions such as a hidden infection, anaemia, diabetes, thryoid or other autoimmune diseases, kidney liver or heart problems," Dr Brewer suggests.
Can high blood pressure cause you to feel more tired?
In a word, yes. High blood pressure can play a role in tiredness. But, why? Well, high blood pressure increases pressure on vital organs such as the brain, heart and kidneys, which causes tiredness. Often, unexplained tiredness that doesn't appear to have a cause can be a result of high blood pressure.
OK, so how do you deal with extreme fatigue symptoms?
The good news is you're halfway there to making a recovery. Identifying the signs of exhaustion is a major first step to stopping them in their tracks. And you can fight fatigue with tiny tweaks to your diet and lifestyle. Is that your shiny new energised self we see coming? Well hello.
It's pretty simple – out with energy-zapping foods, in with energy-pumping alternatives, and make a few – minor – adjustments to your current lifestyle. Oh, and don't break the following rules, says Gough. You'll thank us for it in the long run.
1. Eat smaller, more regular meals
AKA get snacking. 'Eating every three to four hours can help reduce sugar cravings and prevent blood sugar crashes that can stress your body and make you feel more tired,' Gough says.
2. Get 7-8 hours of (quality) sleep per night
'It's important to establish good sleep habits and a regular bedtime routine,' Gough says. Feel like your five? Suck it. 'Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol in the evening, unplug electronics and adjust your bedroom temperature to a be bit cooler.'
3. Control your cortisol
'Cortisol is your body's main stress hormone,' Gough says. 'For some people, chronic fatigue may be linked to a disruption in their normal cortisol rhythm. Rebalance yours by managing your stress levels.' Easier said than done? Try this technique for relieving stress in three minutes and read up on what happened when our editor took a cortisol test.
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Can't bear the food prep faff? Any other slow-release carb – think brown rice, lentils, chickpeas – will do. 'These are a source of glucose, which is your body's preferred energy source,' says Millen. 'You need to eat it, in order to supply your muscles with energy.' Obvs.
It's time to rethink your relationship with this festive favourite. 'It's rich in B vitamins such as B6 and B12, which help support normal energy metabolism and can help reduce symptoms of exhaustion,' Gough says. Veggie? Wholegrain cereals like oats and brown rice, will also do the trick.
They're pretty much good at everything so no wonder they've made the cut for combating fatigue. The reason? They're a solid source of magnesium. 'Your body needs magnesium in order to manufacture energy so if levels are low, you'll be persistently tired,' Gough says. Other sources of the mineral include green leafy vegetables and seeds.
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'Yes, they make you feel great initially,' says Gough. 'But they can be too stimulating, and lead to a "crash and burn" effect – adding significant stress to your adrenal glands and depleting your body of vital energy.' The same goes for anything containing caffeine. Soz. Really can't go without? 'Try organic green tea,' says Limon. 'Unlike coffee, it slowly releases caffeine due to an amino-acid called L-Theanine, which counters with a calming effect.' Magic.
First up – there's no such thing as just having one. Secondly, highly processed or sugar foods (such as cakes, chocolate and biscuits) send your blood sugar levels on a rollercoaster ride to fatigue, anxiety and cravings. 'Choose fruit and slow-releasing carbs to keep energy levels more stable,' Gough says.
And G&Ts. And wine. It's basically time to go alcohol-free. 'Alcohol wreaks havoc with blood sugar levels and can whip the adrenal glands,' Millen says.
What is the best supplement for tiredness?
There are a few supplements on the market, however, these three are famed for their fatigue-fighting properties.
'B vitamins are co-factors for Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), your body's energy source,' Millen says. Look for a supplement that contains all the B vitamins – these nutrients work best as a team. But watch out. 'It is important not to consume too much so always consult your doctor or a nutritionist before taking any supplements,' Gough says.
Feeling wired? Then this is the one for you. 'This is an adaptogenic herb, which helps to balance cortisol levels,' Millen says.
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Chances are exercise is going to be the last thing on your mind but, when it comes to fending off signs of exhaustion, it's important to keep the body moving. Health coach Emily Cohen (emilycohen.co.uk) suggests going back to basics: 'Take the stairs when you can, walk around the block in your lunch break and do a few stretches before bed.' Combine that with Limon's mindful exercises for the optimum fatigue-fighting approach:
'Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of two, then out for a count of four,' she says. 'Breathing out for longer than you breathe in, soothes and relaxes the nervous system.'
'Focus on one part of your body at a time, starting with your toes,' she says. 'With each breath, work your way up your body. This is a fantastic way to relax the mind and switch off from stress.'
'Opt for passive techniques that focus on breathing to revive and energise,' she says. 'Yoga nidra, for example, is very nourishing for the body. If you can't find a class, there are lots of recordings to follow online.'
'Choose a restorative type such as bridge pose, with a yoga block placed under the sacrum to support and take the weight, and hold for 3-5 minutes,' she says.
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I'm in awe of the colors, the little details, the designs that make them distinctively fabulous. They, on the other hand, are in awe simply by watching a woman delicately balance herself on a 4, 5, sometimes—if she's real bad—6 or 7-inch stem hoisting her up off the ground. (Bonus points for those of us who can run for cabs and chase after children in them.)
Men can wear flats and sneakers themselves, but they're mesmerized by the sexy sway of a woman in high heels. I know the staunchly feminist crowd argues against the importance of that, but I'm single and still fairly young, so it still has a modicum of importance to me.
As an added bonus, through someone's dogged and very important research, I've heard that heels not only make our legs look longer and sleeker, but they make our butts look like they're sitting up higher and—this just in—they increase projection up to 25 percent. (Which explains why Kim K. and Beyonce are always in a pair.) Even if you're struggling to have some booty action, heels will plump and perk your backside.
Sans the validation of any dude or superficial physical accouterments, however, I love the way heels make me feel. I am a tower of power whenever I put them on.
Thirty minutes before a lunch meeting with a new client, I stood in front of my mirror checking and rechecking and checking some more for any egregious flaws that could possibly take center stage during the course of the conversation. You know how hard it is to stay focused on what somebody's saying when they have a renegade eyebrow hair or some anonymous particle floating free on their tooth, so I was taking care not to become the unfortunate subject of somebody's Facebook post or Twitter wisecrack.
The woman I was meeting up with was looking for an editor for her first novel, and even though I've knocked out my fair share of similar projects, I was feeling a bit flustered. Then, like a magical ruby red slipper—except they were red microsuede—the heels I stepped into gave me a boost of can-do that sent me into that lunch hour with a sashay in my step and a conversation piece to break the ice with.
I don't know what kind of shoes make you feel all drenched in your womanhood, and maybe shoes aren't your thing at all, but I had to pause and celebrate the almighty towering stiletto.
What shoes make you feel sexy?
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This is the story of an orphan Indian immigrant who gets embroiled in one of the biggest cases in the history of the United States of America. Rajat Gupta was the former head of the world's most renowned management consultancy firm, McKinsey & co. He was sentenced to two years in prison for securities fraud and insider trading. The book is based some extensive research including FBI tapes and conversations. The book gives a very deep insight into the story of Rajat Gupta, his rise to glory and his loss.
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Sandipan Deb is an alumnus of both IIT and IIM. After working for three years in the corporate world, he shifted to journalism. He has been the managing editor of Outlook, He has been the managing editor of Outlook, the editor of The Financial Express and was the founder-editor of Open. He has also authored The IITians: The Story of an Extraordinary Indian Institution and How Its Alumni Are Reshaping the World, which has also been translated into Chinese and Korean. He is currently based out of Delhi and is currently working on a novel, The Last War.
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The bridge at Umsaskis Thoroughfare is not an imposing structure. From an approaching pickup on the American Realty Road it could be any one of a dozen bridges crossed on the long drive from Ashland or Allagash Village.
But for many canoeists this unassuming bridge marks the beginning of their Allagash adventure. At one time the quintessential Allagash wilderness trip began in faraway Greenville at the southern tip of Mooshead Lake. Modern trippers have less time, and arguably less tolerance, for extended periods of time away from modern conveniences. A canoeist who starts at Umsakis can comfortably be in Allagash Village in four days.
Purists detest this slow slide toward buffet-style snippets of wilderness snacking. They argue that the full-meal experience is necessary to fully appreciate the meaning of a wilderness river.
We arrived at the bridge on August 29. A bright sunny morning that seemed to finally promise an end of the fickle, gusty winds that had plagued us for several days. I landed ahead of The Commander and Bob and then napped on a sun-drenched picnic table at one of the thoroughfare campsites until they arrived.
There is a ranger cabin at the bridge — this was the year-round home of Helen Hamlin and her Game Warden husband "Curly" during a period in the 1950's — as recounted in the Maine literary classic "Nine-Mile Bridge".
The thoroughfare and the bridge mark the southern end of Long Lake. After the big Tripper canoe finally arrived — Bob switched into my bow seat and the Commander set out on a solo trip down the lake with his tiny outboard motor pushing the big canoe.
I recruited Bob because Long Lake is shallow and notoriously windy — it is oriented perfectly for the prevailing winds to pile up big curling, south-bound waves. But for the first time in days, the water was completely placid.
This is a more familiar part of the Allagash Trip for the Commander and I. It felt like home territory and I was able to act as tour guide for Bob — pointing out campsites and rest spots from past trips. It seemed luxurious to be able to paddle without fighting the wind.
The campsite at Long Lake Dam is Kevin Regan's favorite in the State of Maine. A high
grassy knoll overlooks the remains of a cobble and log dam that dates from the 19th century logging days. Bob and I found him there resting comfortably after his motor trip down the length of the lake.
The Commander and I both marveled at how low the water level was compared to other trips. On early spring trips the whitewater at the dam can often be run without much concern. But at this water level — even lining the boats through was impossible– and a portage was required.
It was the first foreshadowing of the difficult water level that would make the remainder of the trip to Allagash Village a constant risk to the hulls of our canoes.
We pushed on toward Round Pond, anxious to spend our planned night at the famous and familiar Jalbert Camps . Jalbert's is the northern equivalent of Nugent's Camps on
Chamberlain Lake. And the two sporting camps share a common rogue history, When the Jalbert brothers established a sporting camp on Windy Point at Round Pond in the early post-war years the formalities of deeds, leases or other legal paperwork troubled them very little. When they were invited to leave they simply refused. And when the Allagash Wilderness Waterway was established in the 1960's they persevered. While other camps and logging structures were being purchased and burned along the entire length of the waterway — the camps at Windy Point were granted a lease that permitted their continued operation.
Today the camps are still operated by the Jalbert family with the assistance of a few trusted local guides and extended family members. Our host for many years now has
been our friend Norman Marquis — a longtime guide and boatman from the Fort Kent area. Norman worked at the camps back in the heyday of their operation and he is an expert canoeist in the tradition of Allagash Guides — which means upstream with a side-mounted outboard motor or downstream with the current.
A wood-fired hot tub, a cold beer, an indoor meal and a soft bed to sleep in. After nearly a month on the trail I find that my thirst for such luxuries has no bounds — and no shame.


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Ben Affleck's film "Argo" took the best picture Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. Other marquee winners were Daniel Day-Lewis for lead actor for "Lincoln," Jennifer Lawrence for lead actress for "Silver Linings Playbook," and Ang Lee for director for "Life of Pi," which won four Oscars, the most for any film.
Anne Hathaway won supporting actress for "Les Miserables," and Christoph Waltz received supporting actor for "Django Unchained." The slave revenge Western also won original screenplay for Quentin Tarantino.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
LatteLisa Guest Post
Hello lovelies – I had to write lovelies; Dawn's classic greeting. I'm LatteLisa, an Icelandic blog friend of hers, living in Belgium, feeling honoured to write a guest post while she's soaking up the sun.
I don't know about you but I come here for my dose of feminine and often glamorous images. In my mind, Dawn is the glamorous girl with the big heart, a woman who knows how to live life to the fullest. She embraces colours and beautiful things and arranges them so neatly for us to enjoy. She willingly shares with us what she's up to ... or buying, wink.
I love her love for peonies so excluding pink ones was unthinkable. Some Chanel couture seemed fitting because our girl likes her accessories. An interior with a touch of gold couldn't go wrong and I simply had to top all that with a photo of model Chrystal Renn for Vogue Japan. Voilà! A classic Dawn post is born, or so I believe. I love those.
Enjoy your holiday girl and thanks for having me over.
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What perfect harmony - love this! I only discovered peonies this year - the shame! They're so feminine and glamorous: great taste!
- November 16, 2011 at 5:47 AM
- Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} said...
You have captured Dawn perfectly here Lisa! Gorgeous post and so lovely to see you here! xx
- November 16, 2011 at 6:02 AM
- Collette Osuna said...
Hi Lisa.....nice to see you here dollie....love Dawn as well...awesome words you wrote here...totally her style:)
Come Join the Fab Fashion Blogger Meet Up!!
- November 16, 2011 at 6:30 AM
- ECLECchic said...
Oh, lovely words, Lisa. It is absolutely a Dawn's glamorous post. Peonies are always my faves and that brazelet is STUNNING! Beautiful femenine interiors...
Dawn, you are so lucky (people love you and you are on holidays). Enjoy wherever you are!
- November 16, 2011 at 6:30 AM
Love that chair and table! So fun to find you over here Lisa!! xo
- November 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM
- Mrs. Pancakes said...
These are lovely indeed!
- November 16, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...
Aaaahhh I am content now that I have gotten my daily dose of gorgeousness! x
- November 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM
- classiq said...
This wonderful post has Dawn written all over it, Lisa. My dose of glamour for today. :)
- November 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM
- demie said...
lovely as always Lisa : )
- November 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- rolala said...
Great post Lisa! You've channeled Dawn's glamour perfectly with these lovely images!
- November 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be pretty said...
Lisa! What a beautiful collection of imagery! :) I'm so glad your guest posting b/c now I'm a follow of yours... great blog with beautiful stuff!
- November 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- {The Perfect Palette} said...
amazing post with so many glamorous images... beautiful.
- November 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- Dancing Branflake said...
Great guest post! You've captured Dawn's beautiful style so well!
- November 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Tanya from Dans le Townhouse said...
So nice to meet you! And so nice for Dawn to have such a glamorous, and complimentary, friend!
P.S. Today is my first blogiversary (yay!) and I'm hosting my first-ever giveaway (and it is handmade!):
- November 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- Casual Chic said...
all these pix are amazing!!!
- November 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Alexa said...
Awww sweetie love this post. That first image, I just cannot stop staring at. She is lovely!
- November 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM
- Mani said...
Isn't that bracelet to die for!?
Looove the make-up on the first pic too!
- November 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- kristina@beancakes ★ said...
hello lisa! i love your name lattelisa = too cute!! thanks for your guest post today and these are all lovely pictures!!
xx ~ kristina
- November 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Thank you ladies for all your kind comments. I'm glad you liked the images but I have to say that I'm already missing Dawn. No one can really take her place ;-)
- November 16, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...
Love it, definitely right up the lovely Dawn's alley! I am putting that last picture in my inspiration file...gold and black gets me every time!
- November 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- The Style Schedule said...
Gorgeous photos... again love the hair and makeup.. and that bracelet is pretty gorgeous too!
- November 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- B. in the Know said...
So fun to have you - and I love that you used Dawn's calssic greeting!
Much love,
- November 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM
- Lonely Wife Project said...
Love meeting new bloggers!
- November 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle said...
All of this is super yummy eye candy--I do believe you captured the essence of Dawn, Latte Lisa!
xo Mary Jo
- November 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM
- . said...
i love love love your blog !
pretty cool :D come and visit my blog
and if you like follow me and i'll follow you back
have a nice day (Ryan)
- November 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM
- Anait said...
Beautiful post, Lisa! I love these images together. And I love finding a new inspirational blog!
- November 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM
- honey my heart said...
great post! and hooray for peonies!
- November 17, 2011 at 12:12 AM
- The Dainty Doll's House said...
Perfect, you did it so well!! I love all these images..especially the peonies :))) xx
- November 18, 2011 at 5:30 AM
- Aly McLoughlin-Harte said...
Your summary of Dawn's blog rings so true to me. My daily dose of escapism, warmth in words and inspiration. One of the reasons I am loving blogging right now.
The images you have chosen are lush- they make me want to be on the streets taking snapshots (only if babysitters were at the ready of course!)
- November 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM
- Azzucco said...
Love the decoration! Very beautiful.
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Check out this interview with brilliant scientist Brett Singer (seriously, he's a genius) from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on our misconception about worst case CAZ Depressurization testing.
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Even when gas stoves DO have exhaust fans they capture a small % of the combustion products. Note when a boiling pot is on the outside burners, most of the steam bypasses the exhaust hood. Inside burners get more of the exhaust. Even with 250 CFM the face velocity is way to small to capture all that much.
solution - stoves need to be enclosed on three sides. NO one makes a stove like this but they should. This will more than double the face velocity an improve capture. Stainless side panels would do it and also eliminate splattering on adjacent counter tops.
Good point. Now, assuming all of us here agreed, whom do you think we will win over first:
Appliance manufacturers or my wife?
Decades of experience in the Culinary realm give me a slightly different perspective. It is the capture area of the hood that is of significance. Installing sides will never go over, but if the hood were required to extend some predetermined amount beyond the cook surface and coupled with an appropriately sized fan motor, I believe the dynamics would fall into an acceptable range.
Hi Jim, just to add to your example from another perspective, a capture hood should also be more than a flat surface with an exhaust hole in the middle and skirting around it. Take for example the fireplace industry that has to produce a draft without the fan. By tapering the combustion chamber up to the flue there is a gradual acceleration of the air flow and less turbulence. I suspect a little more air flow engineering as opposed to aesthetics would add to the effectiveness of hood design.
We must remember that the fan is not pulling the air from above the cooking surface up into the exhaust, just creating a low pressure zone in the vent so that the surrounding higher pressure can push all of that air into the little hole (just like a fireplace).
Actually engineering the flow would make sense. Maybe they need to attach the hood to the pot lid; now there is totally new paradigm. Air jets blowing upwards around the edge of the cooktop would help also. After all that, there is still a need for some reasonable velocity to contain the products of combustion on the gas stove, the steam and smoke. Apart from adding more flow, we haven't progressed at all in kitchen exhaust.
Lizzy bought one of those NuWave induction stoves. I've always hated electric and loved gas.
I guess I have bias against induction that I wasn't aware of because even though there are all types of reviews raving about induction, experiencing it in person left me shocked. (And I try to be open to having my schemas disrupted!)
In my mind cooking with gas is done. If you haven't tried induction cooking, try it. If you have tried it, and see any reasonable argument FOR gas, I'd be interested to hear it.
Very interesting. Brett did a good job of explaining complicated subject and boiling down (pun intended) points.
my favorite was "If you are going to do test that is going predict an unlikely event will happen then you need to do allot of monitoring to see if this event will happen"
I do not think we will see any changes anytime soon for CAZ but the podcast was a good refresher on the dangers of the gas stove top that I can take forward. I am glad that cfm in still equals cfm out
It also brings forward to me the need for mechanical ventilation. Many problems can be eliminated through dilution. A good balanced ventilation system designed for the applicable climate is still one of the best things we can recommend for any home.
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The plant began generating electricity in April.
The only thing missing is a permit to sell excess electricity back to the power grid, and the Coast Guard expects to have that by next year, said Cmdr. John Slaughter, chief of the facilities management division at the Coast Guard Yard.
The contract with Ameresco allows the service to pay for the $15 million in construction costs through energy savings. Slaughter estimated the annual savings in avoided energy costs will exceed $2 million.
The way the contract is written, "our electricity costs are fixed for the next 15 years -- that in itself is huge," Slaughter said. He noted that fluctuating utility costs can make budgeting much more difficult.
Because the yard operates on a revolving fund basis, meaning it has to pay for operations out of the revenue it generates, the contract with Ameresco has increased its financial flexibility and stability, said Capt. John Kaplan, commanding officer of the yard.
The power plant has four generators, each with an output of 1 megawatt. Waste heat emitted in the engine exhaust stack is captured and delivered to the shipyard's steam distribution system. In addition, methane is directed to the yard's central boiler plant where it is burned to produce the balance of winter steam requirements.
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Kyle_crafton needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 218 designs submitted by 43 freelance designers.
The Office Professional
The Office Professional is a newsletter that was started almost 20 years ago for administrative professionals -- meaning secretaries, office managers, executive assistants, and so on and so forth. This was originally a printed newsletter that was mailed to subscribers. It has always been more focused on text/copy and was never very visually interesting as a publication. We are in the process of becoming more of a digital media company and are redesigning the website that exists currently at http://theofficeprofessional.com
Office managers, executive assistants, secretaries. It is a field with 70% women so should be appealing to that segment but not exclusively so.
I'd like to begin using a new logo that introduces more color (at least two colors which can then become defining characteristics in the color pallette of our site), and some sort of image or icon to accompany the words "The Office Professional". Currently, the logo isn't really much of a logo -- it's just those words!
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(TransWorld is fixing to head down to Argentina this week with a crew of snowboarders and cameras ready to catch the action, we caught up with Desiree Baldwin who's been vacationing down there this past week to check out the conditions. She gave us this report.)
It's my sixth day in Las Lenas, Argentina and I'm sitting in my room at Hotel Pisces watching some kind of Argentine version of Dancing With The Stars called Al Ritmo Del Cuarteto. It's blowing snow like mad and there's a crazy white wind tunnel outside my window for the fifth day in a row. Even though I've been braving the elements the past week to make the most of my short trip to what I've always heard to be the best snowboard destination in South America, today the mountain is closed except for the lowest poma lift on the bunny slope. That just isn't enough to motivate me into the morning ritual of putting on the twelve layers it takes to keep me warm here in this isolated Andean resort, where I've discovered that rubbing chap stick all over my face is the best way to protect myself from even more windburn in these harsh weather conditions.
I keep asking locals if this is the great Santa Rosa snowstorm that generally hits the Andes in late August and early September. No one seems to think this storm is anything out of the ordinary, so as I sit here in my hotel room getting my shovel ready to dig myself out if the snow never stops, I'm also trying to pretend this great typhoon tsunami of winter storminess is just no big thing either.
Despite the current white out, I really lucked out my first day of riding in Las Lenas. The world famous off-piste runs are just steps off the top of the Marte chairlift and they are the reason snowboarders travel across the globe to ride here. The steep and rocky terrain off of Marte has been accessible a total of two hours since I first arrived. I was one of the few gringos to hit the lift at the perfect time during a break in the weather and drop into the classic Eduardo's Couloir. I was not so lucky that the lift stopped at least fifteen times on the frigid ride up because of 40 mph wind gusts shooting down the steep chute where the lift is wedged.
Since then, I've resigned to exploring the lower mountain because of harsh weather conditions and closed lifts. Even on the lower mountain, there's a surprising amount of terrain. Taking advantage of the steep runs off the Carris and Volcano chairs as well as the never-ending poma lift T-bar things that go in a million directions, I haven't been able to see more than a couple turns ahead because of zero visibility, but I've had non-stop powder since I arrived and more face shots than the past two seasons combined.
The power just went off in my hotel room and all I can hear are the loud wind gusts picking up speed and swirling around my hotel. Hotel Pisces is the largest of the handful of hotels that make up Las Lenas and has a pretty swanky scene for being out in the middle of nowhere. Even this massive structure is vulnerable to the giant storms that whip into the Andes after picking up momentum off the coast of Chile. I guess this is why Las Lenas veterans always book a minimum of two to three week trips when visiting the resort. A big storm can last over a week, but as soon as it clears up and the Marte lift opens, riders can access some of the best terrain in the Southern Hemisphere. In the meantime, there are amazing steak dinners and all night parties at the Las Lenas discos to keep you busy.
Still, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for bluebird tomorrow and hoping I'll get to take my scheduled heli trip in the Valle Hermosa off the backside of the resort. With the speed these storms travel in and out of Las Lenas, it's highly possible that the weather could clear up by morning. It's also highly possible that this is the great Santa Rosa storm of the century and I'll be spending my last day in Las Lenas with the Argentine mafia family that has taken over the hootel pool. Either way, traveling to Argentina for a little summer shredding has been an adventure to say the least. My run down the steep chutes of Eduardo's, 5 million powder turns, and all of the people I've met who are also braving out the storm have made it well worth the trip.


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Fellaini hit by knee injury
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini will be out for three weeks with a knee injury, according to the Belgian Football Association.
The 24-year-old picked up the knock in Saturday's Barclays Premier League game against Wigan, but nevertheless travelled to meet up with his national team who face matches against Serbia and Scotland in the coming days.
A scan has shown the injury is worse than first thought, though, and he now faces a period on the sidelines.
A statement on the Belgian FA's website read: "Fellaini suffered a small tear at the juncture of muscle and tendon in the knee. The injury was revealed during a scan.
"Fellaini was injured last Saturday during the match between his club Everton and Wigan Athletic. He will be out three weeks.
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Another cash machine has been targeted in a late night raid - the second to take place in the area this week.
Notts Police is investigating after thieves targeted an ATM machine at a Co-op in High Street, Misterton last night (Thursday 26th February).
The attempted theft took place at around midnight.
The cash machine was left at the scene.
If you saw or heard anything unusual or suspicious or have any information contact us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.
This comes after a cash machine was ripped out and stolen at a petrol station in Lea Road, Gainsborough in the early hours of Monday 23rd February.


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I'm a little obsessed with catching up to the 21st century and preparing my kids for a more competitive world. My upbringing was much more the 1970's bo-ho variety … which is why I never memorized my multiplication tables and my handwriting looks like the deranged rantings of a prisoner. If it wasn't for PBS and libraries, I would be feral.
While I understood the importance of civil disobedience at a young age, I do hold on to my "question authority" roots. I want my kids to do that with a roof over their head and money in the bank … or under the mattress. To that end, I will be less forgiving of experiments with burning vegetable matter (also it's WAY stronger these days, can cause psychotic breaks), and have the expectation of them attending school — albeit calling their teacher by their first name — and a proficiency in math and science. I was impressed at what I heard learning how to work with an abacus could do for little ones. Some kids who don't like math do like the abacus as it is tactile and visual. It's the norm in many Asian countries, and last time I checked they were kicking our US butt in the math department.
Near where we live, this sweet little place opened up called My Ivy Kids. It's run by a couple of nice, young Korean ladies who are very earnest. Viv's teacher, Sandra, is painfully shy in front of the camera so in order to pay her back for making her part of my cool mom circus we made a short promo video for them that is embedded on their FB site. (They are so dear and need some marketing help.)
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The mother of a baby switched in a Minnesota hospital this week is understandably upset about the switch. But that's not what has Tammy Van Dyke really all hot and bothered. The newborn boy was breastfed by the wrong mother!
Think that's no big deal? For a second, I was right there with you. So she breastfed him, so what? At least it was a kind and loving moment. Except ... let's think about what happens when you breastfeed a baby.
You are giving that baby breast milk, something made by your body. You're giving the baby all sorts of good things: antibodies to diseases. But if you have something not so good in your body -- say an actual disease -- you've just put the baby at risk.
In Cody's case, he was taken into the room of a woman who had just given birth to twins. The other (wrong) mother started to breastfeed, but something felt off. So she took the baby boy off her breast and checked his name tag. He wasn't hers!
The switch was solved pretty quickly, but because breastfeeding had been initiated, Tammy's son has already had to undergo blood tests for HIV and hepatitis. That means additional needles going into this teeny, weeny little guy. And he's going to have even more as the months go on; he'll have to be tested again and again over the next few years.
As a mother, that's nerve-wracking. It's not just the fear of disease (although that is obviously the biggest concern), but the thought of your baby being put through additional pain over and over. I remember holding my daughter for her lead test, and seeing the needle coming at her tiny arm put tears in my eyes. We're supposed to protect our kids from pain, not have to sit there and watch it happen.
Would you be freaked if another mother breastfed your baby? What would bother you the most?
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Counterfeit goods generate hundreds of billions of dollars in sales each year, making up about 7 percent of all global trade.
At US ports alone, counterfeit products seized in 2009 had an estimated street value of more than $260 million. Authorities are unsure just how many counterfeit goods enter the United States each year, but one thing is certain: Counterfeiting saps economies, puts lives in jeopardy and funds organized crime around the globe.
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Blockchain isn't a household buzzword, like the cloud or the Internet of Things. It's not an in-your-face innovation you can see and touch as easily as a smartphone or a package from Amazon. But in a world where anyone can edit a Wikipedia entry, blockchain is the answer to a question we've been asking since the dawn of the internet age: How can we collectively trust what happens online?
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Despite our achievements and potential operational profitability in 2018, sadly Future Lighthouse has not reached its capital raising goals in 2017. We could have grown organically as the industry progressed, but we decided to make a bet and put everything out there. To hire an incredible team of talented people and invest our own money in original content. But the slow down of the market hit us and without investment capital for future growth, we have been forced to make the tough decision to wind down operations in the coming months.
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