I have oily skin - what should I do?
Oily skin is often a response to blocked pores. The skin's cells responds by producing too much sebum. One can fix multiple things at the same time by balancing the skin's moisture - by following a regimen of cleansing, using a serum, a toner, face scrubs (ubtans) and face packs. We have a set of products to target just this situation - A Basketful of Spring Beauty Set.
I have dry skin - what should I do?
Dry skin is often a response to the use of chemical-filled soaps, creams and lotions. It may also be an innate issue, due to hormonal/chemical imbalances.
The use of lotions and creams may further increase the synthetic/chemical load on the skin, so using natural oils and essential oils may be a better approach. Essential oils such as Lavender and rosemary, and oils such as Argan, are specially noted and known to help in such situations.
One can balance the skin's moisture - by following a regimen of natural/herbal products for cleansing, and by using an appropriate serum, toner, face scrub (ubtans) and face pack. We have a set of products to target just this situation - Evening Dew Beauty Serum for Normal to Dry Skin.
I have normal skin, but looks dull. Help.
It is a blessing to have skin that is neither too oily nor too dry, so congratulations! A little amount of gentle scrubbing using a face ubtan and a face-pack to lend a glow is all that you may need.
We have a set of Ubtans for normal skins - The Enchanted Earth, Roshnara and Noor.
We also have a pack which smells heavenly and "packs a glow" - Ujjwal, that would be ideal for your skin.
I have thinning hair - help!
Thinning hair can have many causes, many of them to do with hormones and vitamins. Despite all medical advances, this is a challenging issue, with no solution apparently in sight.
Yet, some people report that oils and herbs help. We have taken several of those reported ingredients and prepared a serum that seems to be beneficial, at least for some people.
In addition to balanced nutrition, protecting your hair from harsh and synthetic chemicals (colorants, shapoos, conditioner), do try our Hair Growth Serum, which combines the best of ingredients - oils and herbs - that have been reported as hair-growth-enhancers. use this for 3-6 months to see some results. Very small quantities are needed, since the serum has to be applied to the scalp (and not the hair).
My eyebrows are disappearing - what should I do?
We seldom take care of our eyebrows as assiduously as we do our hair. On top of it, it is the target of some rough treatment when we pluck or shape them.
Some of the chemicals we apply on our faces - face-washes, cream, lotions, beaches - also find their way to our eyebrows. To take specific and secial care of these wisps of hair, we need special and specific oils and essential oils.
Check out our Eyebrow Growth Serum. Very minute quantities are required, just a drop or two on each brow, and some growth/thickening should be visible in a few weeks/months.
Under-eye circles have a variety of causes. Adequate hydration can take care of some of it, as can adequate sleep and balanced eating. Some of it, though, can be addressed by the use of herbal and natural remedies. Some oils and essential oils do help, such as Geranium, Cypress, Rose, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Rosemary, Bergamot, Lavender & Frankincense, which we have put in our Twinkle Under-Eye Serum.
How do I get rid of pigmentation? I have oily skin.
It is seen that Essential oils of Frankincense, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood and Geranium have a beneficial impact on pigmented skin. Our Anti-Pigmentation Serum has these very ingredients. For oily skins, this can be combined with our serum for oily skins and cleanser for oily skins. A scrub would also help - we have Nutan and Enchanted Earth, both of which have been found beneficial.
How do I get rid of pigmentation? I have a dry skin.
Like for oily skins, using the Essential oils of Frankincense, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood and Geranium is said to help.
Our Anti-Pigmentation Serum has these ingredients. For dry skins, this can be combined with our serum for dry skins and cleanser for dry skins. A scrub would also help - we have Santosh and Roshnara, a superb pair of scrub/face-packs.
I have stretch marks. Help!
Massaging with oils and body butters help in imroving your skin so that it regains its tone, color and elasticity. Several of our Body Butters and After-Bath Oils are effective in reducing marks. Additionally, body ubtans also help - try our Snaan Saundarya body ubtan.
What can I do for blackheads?
Blackheads (and whiteheads) are often organic debris trapped in pores. Cleansing with oils using the Oil Cleansing Method will help remove the impacted/trapped material. Depending on you skin type - oily/dry/sensitive, you can choose the cleanser from a variety of our facial cleansers. These cleansers dissolve the organic material and pull it out, then help reduce the pores on the skin and restore the balance of skin.
What do I do for recurrent dandruff?
Dandruff is due to an imbalance of the scalp's skin, imbalance of moisture and oil.It may also have fungal and bacterial origins. Natural essential oils like lavender, rosemary and cedar can help fight the imbalance, while tea-tree oil can fight the infection to a degree. Try our Dandruff Control Serum for a nature-based attack on dandruff. Meet a doctor too - bacteria and fungi may require stronger medicine. On a sutained basis, once the acute infection is gone, the serum could prevent recurrence.
Why the sudden craze for hand-made soaps, shampoos, creams and lotions?
Most modern soaps, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, mists, colognes and creams made by several cosmetic companies are chock-full of synthetic chemicals - colorants, emulsifiers, presevatives and perfumes. Humans have not been exposed to these substances for any sustained periods of time, and the short, medium and long term impact of their use is not unknown. What is known is that they are inadquately tested, much less than additives in foods and drugs. Natural materials that have been known and used for centuries can do the same job as these additives. Ancient and modern knowledge about these materials abound, so there is no excuse NOT to use them. Natural materials (herbs, oils, essential oils) are powerful chemicals too, and are effective against a variety of issues, and effective for skin care. They must be used with care, tested for allergies before use. We talk more about this in our article on this chemical soup invading our skins.
How can oils help solve oily-skin issues? Sounds counter-intuitive.
Yes, does it not!! But oily skin is due to an over-production of sebum, which is our body's response to harsh chemicals (face-washes, soaps, lotions, creams) on our skin, or too-frequent washes. It is also due to chemicals, organic material and dirt trapped in skin pores. Frequent cycles of wash-dry-oily, and the skin's cells become confused. To restore the balance, one needs to get off this vicious cycle. Draw out the organic debris by using the oil cleansing method, and then using a serum to re-balance the skin. We have a set that rebalances an oily skin over a period of time.
How do I control my active acne?
Acne is a horrible experience. It itches, and when one gives in to the itch, it spreads over the entire face. The more one meddles with the acne, the more it grows.
Acne happens due to a variety of reasons - hormonal and nutritional imbalances, environmental dust/dirt and pollution, skin blockages, imbalances in the production of sebum, fungal and bacterial infections, etc. some of these can be fixed only from the inside - medical interventions, balanced food and fluid intake - but quite a few intervetions can be done externally.
Ubtans, cleansers, serums etc which contain healing anti-acne essential oils and carrier oils can help in getting some hold/control of the acne.
You can use a variety of our products to assist you - Neemrit, Ashtam Aushadhi, Dry/Oily serums and cleansers as per your skin type, toners - a whole armoury of products to fight acne.


Summary: This is the story of Quinn—born Prudence Quinn O'Malley—a confused young Manhattan attorney who loses her father on that tragic September morning that changed everything. Now, at an existential crossroads in her life, Quinn must confront impossible questions about commitment and career, love and loss. Her idealistic beau desperately wants a wedding, and whisks her away to Paris just to propose. But then Quinn has a dream featuring judges and handcuffs and Nietzsche and Britney . . . and far too many grooms. Suddenly, her future isn't so clear. Quinn's world has become a minefield of men—some living, some gone, and traversing it safely is going to take a lot more than numerous glasses of pinot grigio.
When I first picked up LIFE AFTER YES by Aidan Donnelley Rowley, I immediately noticed how gorgeous the cover was. I do love that dress! The next thing I did was turn over the book and read the description, and I became even more intrigued -- I love "coming-of-age" stories. And even though Quinn appears to be all grown up -- she has a great career and she's engaged, she is obvious struggling in her life and trying to cope with some major baggage like losing her father on 9/11 and still having some feelings towards her ex. The premise sounded promising and I was hoping that it was one of those stories about a woman finding herself and some happiness.
LIFE AFTER YES definitely lived up to my expectations. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by how deep this novel was. I wasn't exactly expecting chick lit (not that there's anything wrong with that!) but LIFE AFTER YES dealt with some very heavy issues such as death, loss, grief, depression, infidelity, and drinking problems to name a few. The book definitely wasn't a light read for me, although there was certainly humor woven into the story. At times, I felt bad for Quinn and her miserable existence; however, other times, I wanted to shake her until she woke up and realized the good things that did exist in her life. Overall, I just felt bad for how lost she seemed.
One very positive thing about LIFE AFTER YES was the writing -- it was fantastic. In fact, I was very surprised to discover that this book is Ms. Rowley's debut novel because I felt that her prose was very sophisticated. I have to admit that it took me a little while to really get into the story and the character of Quinn, but I think that was due to my busy schedule this time of year. Once I became vested in Quinn, the story really took off for me.
Ms. Rowley's writing style was different than most other books that I read (by different, I mean very good and very original.) Not only did she tell a great story, but she was able to effectively go back and forth between the present and the past. I think what impressed me the most about her writing though was her character development of Quinn. Quinn was a highly flawed character, but Ms. Quinn was able to make her so complex and so incredibly honest. I can guarantee that anyone who reads this book will not be able to easily forget Quinn.
Another thing that really stood out to me about LIFE AFTER YES were the various symbols and recurring themes that Ms. Rowley incorporated into the novel. I was extremely surprised (and impressed) with how well these worked in this story. For example, the book begins with a dream sequence about Quinn on her wedding day. Throughout the novel, the reader, along with Quinn, begins to understand what each part of the dream symbolizes. Another example of a theme that occurred throughout the book was the importance of names. Quinn's real name was Prudence (another huge theme here about the virtues of modern society!), yet she chose to go by Quinn despite hurting her parents' feelings. In addition, there are multiple references to black berries as they pertain to both the communication device as well as the fruit. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Ms. Rowley's use of themes was very smart and definitely gave me something to think about.
I'm fairly confident that every person who reads LIFE AFTER YES will be left with many thoughts running through their head. And that's exactly why this novel is such a fantastic book club selection. There is an outstanding reading guide which has 22 questions. The sheer length of this guide is a great indicator of just how much there is to discuss. Some of the topics you will want to further explore include 9/11, grief, loss, love, marriage, infidelity, secrets, dishonesty, alcohol problems, friendship, career, forgiveness, parent/child relationship, self actualization -- this list could go on and on.
The SheKnows Book Club will be discussing LIFE AFTER YES with Aidan Donnelly Rowley on Thursday, December 9th at 8-11pm ET. I'll be there and I'd love for you to join us.
I am very happy to say that in many ways LIFE AFTER YES was a coming-of-age story to me. This novel did explore Quinn's state of mind and her discontent, and it followed her as she examined herself and others. Fortunately, she did mature a great deal and I was very satisfied with how the book ended (but I won't guarantee that will be the case for every reader.) I highly recommend this book to fans of women's fiction as well as book groups.
Thanks to SheKnows Book Club for sending me a copy of this book.
I love the dress too! Interesting about the blackberry imagery!
Excellent review! I recently purchased this for my Kindle. Like you, I immediately was attracted to the cover. After reading the description, I knew it would be a book I would enjoy. Finding one's way after tragedy is difficult, but necessary. It sounds like the author really captures this journey.
As much as I love reading chick lit, I also like reading chick lit with depth.
This sounds like my kind of book! I have to say that I can understand the character's reluctance to go by Prudence, even if it did hurt her parents' feelings.
Like iwriteinbooks, I have heard so many good things about this book...this sounds like a great book to take with me to Florida in a few weeks. Thank you!
This cover immediately caught my eye. The dress is gorgeous! It sounds like a good read too.
The title does make it sound like it could be chick-lit, so I could see this one being passed over. But dealing with issues like loss, especially due to 9/11, is a pretty big subject. Sounds like a great book to discuss with book groups!
This one looks like it *might* work for me, but I'm just not sure. I doesn't sound like most women's literature. Perhaps one for the library in case I can't finish it.


Definition - What does Referential Transparency mean?
Referential transparency is a property of a specific part of a program or a programming language, especially functional programming languages like Haskell and R. An expression in a program is said to be referentially transparent if it can be replaced with its value and the resulting behavior is the same as before the change. This means that the program's behavior is not changed whether the input used is a reference or an actual value that the reference is pointing to.
Referential transparency has its roots in analytical philosophy, which is a branch of philosophy that studies natural language constructs, arguments and statements based on the methods of mathematics and logic and has little to do with programming, although it has been adopted by computer scientists.
The concept is simple, the "referent," the thing that an expression refers to, can be used to substitute the "referrer" without changing the meaning of the expression. For example, the statement "Luke's father is an evil man," "Luke's father" references "Darth Vader" in Star Wars lore. So the statement is referentially transparent since "Luke's father" can be replaced at any time with "Darth Vader" and the statement would not change in meaning. However, in the statement "the audience did not know until 'The Empire Strikes Back' that Luke's father is actually Darth Vader" is not a referentially transparent expression since if "Luke's father" is replaced with "Darth Vader" the expression becomes "the audience did not know until 'The Empire Strikes Back' that Darth Vader is actually Darth Vader," which has an entirely different meaning.
In relation to programming, the concept is at first glance the same, but many philosophers disagree that the concept is implemented or carried over well in programming languages. But in general programming, this simply means that an expression can be replaced by its resulting value without having an effect on the program's behavior. For example, the function plusOne(x) simply adds one to whatever the value of x is, so if we know that x = 5 then we can safely replace the function with the value 6 in an expression which yields the same behavior when using plusOne(x). But if there is an external variable within the expression that is controlled externally, say in the function plusY(x) where Y within the function is externally controlled, the resulting behavior may not be the same — in this case this is not a referentially transparent expression.


9cm x 9cm Hardboard Coaster. Translates as "Keep Calm and Go Shopping".
Mat diod (coaster) 9cm x 9cm.


While the last decade or two has brought it more recognition, cremation services in Edmonston(MD) are still somewhat of an uncommon entity. However, it is fast becoming a more economical means of final disposition for deceased loved ones. Do you know how to go about planning for Edmonston(MD) cremation services when someone close to you dies? There is a certain sequence of events that must occur in order for this option to come into play.
Cremation Services in Edmonston(MD)- What to Do When Death Occurs?
When your loved one dies, medical authorities such as the attending physician or a medical examiner must verify the death as well as the cause. In the event death occurs after a long illness, the nursing home, hospital or personal physician in attendance calls the death. An unexpected or accidental death may require calling 911 which leads to a medical examiner handling the deceased. Before Edmonston(MD) cremation services commence, once one of the above scenarios is carried out, the funeral establishment of your choice handles the transportation of the body to the crematory. You must make a formal identification of your deceased loved one's body in the presence of the funeral director.
Once your loved one is transported to the funeral establishment of your choice and identified formally in the presence of the director, there are certain pieces of information you will need to bring with you in order to set the plans for cremation services in Edmonston(MD) in motion. You will need to provide your deceased loved one's full legal name, last address, marital status, date and place of birth, social security number, parent names, occupation and a list of next of kin. If the deceased was in the military at one time, their service dates and serial number are needed too. All of this information is required in order to complete the death certificate which the funeral establishment handles. Before Edmonston(MD) cremation services are started, this paperwork must be filled out with medical data and signed by the deceased's physician and then filed with the Division of Vital Records.
There are no state laws that implicitly require embalming. There are a few circumstances when it might be suggested though. For instance, if the deceased's body has to be shipped to or from another state, embalming may be required. If you choose to have a public viewing or wake before Edmonston(MD) cremation services, embalming might be mandated by the funeral establishment.
Embalming helps keep a deceased loved one's body from decomposing too quickly. While there is only a twelve hour waiting period after death before cremation services in Edmonston(MD) can happen, more time is often required in order to complete the planning and paperwork involved. Embalming essentially buys you the time needed to set things into motion. If you are choosing a direct cremation route with no public viewing before a memorial or funeral service, embalming is not needed, even if you wish to visit with the deceased before Edmonston(MD) cremation services commence.
When your deceased loved one is received by the crematory, they have an identification tag placed with them. This ensures that the cremated remains you receive afterward are indeed your deceased loved one. The tag is removed only when the deceased is placed into the cremation chamber. Because only one body at a time can undergo cremation services in Edmonston(MD) within the chamber, there is little to no chance of a mix-up. Once the cremated remains are removed from the chamber and cooled, the identification tag is placed with them for the remainder of the process.
Choosing an Urn - Is It Necessary for Edmonston(MD) Cremation Services?
If you are planning to scatter your loved one's ashes after cremation, you don't necessarily need an urn to house the remains. The crematory, as a default, places the ashes in a temporary container that is leak-proof. If a scattering ceremony does not happen right away after cremation services in Edmonston(MD), you can hold onto the filled temporary container.
However, if the cremated remains are to be buried in a memorial garden or cemetery plot, a decorative urn of some sort is required. There are many styles to choose from including simple wooden boxes to elaborate cloisonn� containers. An urn would also be necessary if you plan to hold onto the ashes after Edmonston(MD) cremation services and display them in an honored spot in your home or even store them in a columbarium.
There is no right or wrong choices in regards to funeral or memorial services. You could have a public viewing before cremation services in Edmonston(MD) along with a funeral service. Or, you could choose direct cremation and hold a memorial ceremony, displaying the urn of cremated remains, at a later date. You choose what is best for family and friends as well as your finances. Contact a funeral specialist to help you with Edmonston(MD) cremation services so that there is a smoother transition from death to memorialization.


Is Ferrari's Fernando the best on the grid?
Fernando Alonso celebrates after winning the first ever Korean Grand Prix (Getty Images).
As a thrilling Formula One season hurtles towards the finishing line, Fernando Alonso sits in pole position for the world championship with only two more races to navigate.
The Spaniard can seal a third world championship at this Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix after his consistency and late-season form have propelled him to the top of the pile.
It is hardly surprising that a driver of Alonso’s standing is now within touching distance of Formula One’s grand prize, it is the minimum requirement when representing a team as rich in heritage as Ferrari.
But it is a credit to his ability as a driver that he has been able to overhaul the super-fast Red Bulls of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, clinching a victory last weekend after the Australian and the German both failed to finish in Korea.
When all the technology is stripped away, the cars removed from the equation and the legions of mechanics and technicians cast aside, is Fernando Alonso the most naturally gifted driver on the Formula One circuit?
Simon Arron, motorsport correspondent for British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, believes the two-time world champion has an undoubted gift for driving.
“All the evidence points to a guy with enormous natural talent” said Arron. “He reminds me of a terrier, he’s absolutely relentless. When he’s got his eyes set on something he just does not let go and over the course of a race his pace is absolutely relentless.
Alonso’s most recent victory, in the mentally-draining marathon that was Korea, is testament to his ability to stay focused when all around him seem to be falling apart.
Despite the considerable intervention of the safety car, the retirement of his Red Bull rivals and the torrid conditions, the self-assured championship leader was able to keep his head and guide his car over the line in first place.
In stark contrast to his young German rival Vettel, Alonso has also managed to convert strong qualifying performances into wins on a Sunday. The 23-year-old Red Bull driver has wracked up nine pole positions so far this season, but has only twice managed to win when starting at the front of the grid.
There have been no such problems for Alonso, who seems to relish the expectation that comes with pole position, transforming his three poles into three grand prix wins.
The 29-year-old has also shown his supreme capacity to produce his best performances under pressure. His recent run of three victories in the last four races has shown how he is able to find something extra when the chips are down, and as in-fighting engulfs Red Bull, Alonso has made a B-line for the top spot.
Even the burden of carrying Ferrari’s legendary name has not weighed him down; he joined a list of drivers including the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Nigel Mansell when he managed to take maximum points on his racing debut for the Scuderia in Bahrain this year.
All in all, he seems to have all the attributes required in a champion, grace under pressure, the heart for a fight and an undisputed will to win.
So with two races left, Alonso has an excellent chance to complete a hat-trick of world championship triumphs, and after one of the most open title races in history, it looks like the talent will rise to the top.
In a word, no. Here's why. The world champion must be gauged on winning the title on merit, not because of the misfortunes or mistakes of the other drivers and teams.
For sure, he is a great driver. But really, they all are at that level.
From what i can see, the last few weeks have been filled with disaster for Red Bull and Maclaren but the Ferrari seems to be in a rich vein of fortune. Sure, to win any title, one needs a certain amount of luck, i admit that.
It will be very interesting to see what happens in the last 2 races.
I would agree though that Alonso has done very well to put himself and the prancing horse in contention, especially given their dismal early season form.
Finally, i would say that what would make the decision of who is the best driver a lot easier to gauge is if all teams ran the same engines and set ups. For years, fans all around the world know that really, the winner is the one with the best and most reliable car.
No Alonso is not the fastest most talented driver currently in Formula 1. His true level of talent was exposed by Lewis Hamilton then a rookie. All Alonso could do was whine and blame the McLaren team for his second rate pace.
Alonso is a fantastic driver, and winning two world championships just proves so. But as with everything in life, there is a component of luck, and he had it in Korea while Red Bull did not. We shall see what happens in the two remaining races of this fascinating F1 season.
As good as he is, if he wins the championship this year it will carry the painful stain of Ferrari disobeying the "no team orders" rule. And because of that I would much rather see someone else win.
Alonso is not, cannot and will never be the best on the grid. He is by far the luckiest driver on the grid! He has so few wins this season, yet leads the championship. Alonso would also not be where he is, if not for a more than obvious team order to his team colleague. Take a look at some of the other drivers who push the car harder during qualifying and start of better than him. However for technical reasons they were unable to finish the race or score better. So yes, the Ferrari is a stable ride, which does not require a champion driver. That is exactly what Fernando Alonso is – an average driver with a huge ego, who is taking too much credit for the little that he did.
I agree. If you take a look at most of his victories, they all come after the race leader retires or makes a mistake. Let's face it, Alonso doesn't have the supreme talent everyone says he does. He just waits for driver errors to get an easy win. some compare him to Senna and Schumacher but I don't put him in the same league. Mainly because they dominated races and their rivals.
Yes, of course, he is the best driver on the grid for many years. And I hope he wins the championship. Olé! Alonso!!
I am not surprised that nobody has bothered to write a comment on this heap of drivel.
One can be "the best driver in the world" (sic) but your team of mechanics and technicians is not up to much so one doesn't win races.
Putting Alonso up on a pedestal is about as ridiculous as underwater smoking, and the same goes for most other "great" sportsmen/women over the years.
Yes, of course, he is the best on the grid, and I hope he wins this championship. Olé!!!! Alonso!!!!! you are the best.
Alonso is definitely the best. He gets alot of hating in English-speaking countries because of his troubles with Hamilton. Everything he does gets blown out of proportion. But it is plainly isible to all that when Alonso grabs a car, he can make it run better than anyone else out there. Look for Alonso to match atleast Fangio in world titles.
Alonso is undoubtedly a gifted and brilliant driver but is far from the best of the current crop of drivers. That accolade falls on the younger and much more versatile Louis Hamilton. Don't forget these two young drivers were in the same team only three years ago, driving the same car with exactly the same technical support. Plus, Hamilton was a rookie in his first season and Alonso was the double world champion. Guess who was left far in the shade... In the current season, Hamilton has has to make do with an obviously inferior car with persistent reliability issues but has remained in contention and only 21 points adrift even at this stage. With a car like the Ferrari or Red Bulls, this guy would be far in the distance. No; Hamilton is head and shoulders above the rest.
It would appear that his win in Korea was a result of orders to his teammate to let Alonso win!! A situation against the rules and should have resulted in his disqualification!!
Too bad that these articles don't tell all the facts. If he is so good why is he sitting in fourth position on the grid?
True Alonso may have a natural talent for motor racing but he is far short of being the best on the grid just look at his year at Mclaren, his lack of team building skills his distructive attempts to destroy a team that would not grant him the number one status he believed he deserved. Only at a team like Ferrari could Alonso hope to replicate Schumacher. Sure he may be fast but he is no where near a complete driver.
When Schumacher was dominating F1, there were still people who didn't believe he was the best on the grid. Some said Montoya was better, others pointed to Hakkinen and Villeneuve. Some even said Damon Hill was the cream of the crop! Everyone is bound to have their own opinion as to who the best on the grid is, so this is potentially a very silly debate to have. I am not convinced that Alonso's will to win is necessarily superior to Schumacher's or Hamilton's (results do not equal will to win). Same goes with being the most "naturally gifted", but that's just my opinion. At Monaco, many people were pointing out the number of mistakes he was making. If not for mechanical failures, this article would probably have been about Vettel instead. If he wins the championship, he will be the champ. Period. Same as Button last year, whom I guess few would have considered the best on the grid last year (or this year for that matter). Right now, there are still 3 drivers in it (4 mathematically if one includes Hamilton, although it is a long shot). Let's wait and see what happens.
@ Dave: Alonso had 2 world championships at that point and Hamilton was a newbie, so yes, I believe he deserved the number one seat until the puppy could have proven he is consistant. Apparently he wasn't judging from his mistake at Brazil in 2007, hmm?
@ Jk: Agree, Hamilton was MUUUCH faster than alonso in his first season, but then again, who managed (like vettel) to fallout the most? F1 is not about being the fastest, every single lap like Raikonnen in the beginning, or Hamilton or Vettel, its about being consistent and knowing when to push and when to sit back and bring in a 3rd place for point. Alan Prost won most championships coming in 2nd place, check the stats.
Regarding team order: Who cares?! Shumi, Prost, Senna, Mansel etc etc have all won championships on team orders, anybody care now?`Because Mike Mosley changed the rule (hes a complete idiot) everyone is getting upset? You spend 300 million dollars for a season and then gamble everything because of "fairness" or "he deserves it". When redbull has as many titles as Scuderia, then come talk again.
Ask the drivers who they think is the best among them?. The answer is Alonso. PERIOD.
I dont think Alonso is a good driver at all, he dont play by the book. Look at him this yr, the team order was issused so that he can get 7points more than his team mate so that he will have a higher chance of winning the title. Therefore he is just a guy who needs others support him or cheat then he will win. I think other drivers are much more better than him!
He is the best PERIOD!! He took out Schumi and Kimi while driving a lesser car in 05/06 and he'll do it again to Webber/Vetel on '10.
Definitely alot of Alonso haters and LH supporters on here..but the fact is, Alonso driving the 3rd or 4th fastest car (behind the 2 Redbulls and McLaren, occasionally) is now leading the championship. Don't forget, many teams and pundits wrote of Alonso and Ferrari midseason, when they were penalized and had a series of bad luck. Afterall that, he is still beating the Redbulls, so clearly he is more talented than the rest. Technically, the top 4 drivers could be on par but he certainly is able to pull the whole team behind to create wins and opportunities, which other drivers might not have been able to do given the circumstances Alonso and Ferrari faced earlier in the season. So , regardless of your views, Alonso is still mentally the strongest of the lot out there and that is why he is still leading in the final race, I hope he wins it even by 1 point because I think he deserves it !! Without his maturity, WC winning exp, and driving skills, Ferrari would not be where they are now.
Hes definatley not the best driver as Hamilton proved by easily beating him his rookie year. His 2005 championship was won simply because Raikkonnoen broke down 6 times while leading the race and his other championship was won because he had the best car. And as the season finale proved hes a poor port as well.


What conditions does Rifampin treat?
This medication may produce a harmless, reddish coloration of urine, sweat, saliva, or tears. Soft contact lenses may be permanently stained.
Rifampin may rarely cause serious liver disease. Though sometimes necessary to completely treat certain infections, combination treatment with other drugs (e.g., isoniazid, pyrazinamide) may increase this risk. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, unusual behavior), unusual tiredness, easy bruising/bleeding, small red spots on the skin, joint pain/swelling.
List Rifampin side effects by likelihood and severity.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, liver problems (e.g., hepatitis), HIV infection, history of alcohol use/abuse.
What should I know regarding pregnancy, nursing and administering Rifampin to children or the elderly?
Rifampin can speed up the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include aprepitant, digoxin, ranolazine, sulfasalazine, tacrolimus, theophylline, certain anti-infectives (including chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, dapsone, doxycycline, linezolid, telithromycin, zidovudine, quinolones such as ciprofloxacin), antiarrhythmics (such as disopyramide, mexiletine, quinidine), certain antimalarial drugs (such as atovaquone, quinine), anti-seizure drugs (such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, lamotrigine), azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), benzodiazepines (such as midazolam), "blood thinners" (such as warfarin), calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem, nimodipine, verapamil), certain anti-cancer drugs (such as imatinib, irinotecan), certain oral drugs for diabetes (such as repaglinide), certain hormone replacement drugs (including estrogens such as conjugated estrogen, progestins such as medroxyprogesterone), certain drugs for mental/mood disorders (including clozapine, haloperidol, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), narcotic pain relievers (such as methadone), HIV NNRTIs (such as delavirdine, etravirine, nevirapine), HIV protease inhibitors (such as atazanavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), certain drugs for sleep (such as ramelteon, eszopiclone, zopiclone), among others.
Does Rifampin interact with other medications?
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The IFC for Autodesk® Revit® 2019 contains up-to-date improvements on the default IFC import and export capabilities of Revit contributed by Autodesk and our Open Source contributors.
While this app is not necessary for IFC support, it is recommended that users that depend on the quality of their IFC files download this app and keep it up-to-date, as new enhancements and defect fixes are added, for more information on IFC, please visit the building SMART website (buildingsmart.org) or the Revit wiki (help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-6708CFD6-0AD7-461F-ADE8-6527423EC895).
So, linked in a model and aquired coordinate system, then tried to export to ifc. Then tried to link ifc into earlier version of revit (2016) for coordination, and will not drop into the right location, no matter which coordinate export setting I choose (I've tried them all). Project is not ready to upgrade to 2019, but realise this is the obvious answer. The 2019 user can't downgrade to 2016, so we are in a bind. Have to get the ifc export to work for coordination workflow, which this is holding up. Any ideas? Thanks.
Have the same kind of problem. When exporting to IFC with "Current shared coordinates origin" the rotation becomes wrong, its true north instead of project north or if its vice versa. This problem was not in 2018 release of addin and/or Revit 2018.
Have the same kind of problem. When exporting to IFC with "Current shared coordinates origin" the rotation becomes wrong, its true north instead of project north or if its vice versa. This problem was not in 2018 release of addin and/or Revit 2018.
New naming of ifc objects?
We use ifc-file from Revit to generate materiallists and price calculation. The program for we use for this calculation have "lost" the connection to beams, colums, doors, windows and all types of walls in ifc files from Revit 2019. We have to use 3 days to reconnect all the objects. I asume this accurs due to new naming in 2019 versjon. If this is correct then why, and can we expect this type of change often in the future?
When we export our buildings we have to assing every element on a floor to that floor (ground floor, first floor, etc.), by modeling them to a certain building story in Revit. Is there a way we can add a parameter that overrides the floor it's exported to? For instance a wall is set on de building story First Floor but for some reason in the IFC we want it to be assigned to the Second floor without changing de level settings of that element in Revit?
Similar to how you can overwrite the name of a family with the parameter IfcName.
This isn't possible yet but it is something we are working on.
This isn't possible yet but it is something we are working on.
This plugin works only in revit is displayed in english. If i use revit in ex. italian the plugin saves an empty IFC file. It has been this way for past couple years... Please fix it!
There is a workaround for this. Go to R > Export > Options > IFC Options. Look at the name of the IFC export classes file at the top. Find it on disk, and delete it. Then press the "Standard" button. This will reload the file in your local language, and export will work.
There is a workaround for this. Go to R > Export > Options > IFC Options. Look at the name of the IFC export classes file at the top. Find it on disk, and delete it. Then press the "Standard" button. This will reload the file in your local language, and export will work.


A Philadelphia student who was bullied by two classmates died Sunday after the attack apparently made him suffer from seizures.
Bailey O'Neill had been in hospital in a medically induced coma for weeks as doctors battled to save his life.
But he passed away yesterday, the day after his 12th birthday, with his family paying tribute to 'the strongest toughest boy'.
His death prompted an emotional outburst from Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice, who vowed to transform the tragedy into an opportunity to do good by cracking down on bullying.
Bailey was attacked by two other boys during recess at his school in a suburb of Philadelphia in January, his family told NBC Philadelphia.
He suffered from a broken nose and a concussion, but his family started to have serious worries after his condition deteriorated over the following two weeks.
The youngster was taken to hospital in Wilmington, Delaware with dehydration and vomiting, and overnight he began to have a seizure.
Doctors induced a coma in an attempt to stop the seizures, but his condition did not improve.
Further complications ensued after Bailey fell victim to pneumonia and had to have a blood transfusion.
He turned 12 on Saturday, but the next day he finally succumbed to his various medical conditions and died.
A relative who set up a Facebook page in support of Bailey wrote yesterday: 'I would like to thank everyone who has prayed and supported Bailey and his family!!
'Bailey has been the strongest toughest boy I know. He has fought this battle long and hard. There just wasn't a way to fix this.
Family members have previously said they are keen to see the two alleged bullies forced to account for their actions.
The boys were suspended from Darby Township School for two days, but it is unclear whether or not they will face any further action.
Investigators have interviewed pupils who witnessed the fight in an attempt to discover whether the incident was responsible for Bailey's illness and death.
His family has withdrawn his younger brother from school, fearing that he too might become a target for bullies.
After it was announced that the 12-year-old had died, star running back Mr Rice took to Facebook to speak of his grief and call for action on classroom bullying.
'I don't think I will ever be able to understand why kids bully each other and how we are all sitting here after yet another "bully death" getting ready to go through this difficult task of picking up the pieces and the even more difficult task of forgiving so we can heal,' the 26-year-old wrote.
'I don't know if we will ever get to a point where bullying is actually considered a CRIME, rather than "kids being kids" or a "playground incident."
'I don't know if the kid that did this to Bailey will be punished severely enough or if he will receive the help I know he truly needs. Bullying doesn't happen for no reason... we have to figure out what the underlying cause it and treat it like the illness it is.


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Washington: Exxon Mobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson, the front-runner to be named secretary of state in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, faces a struggle getting confirmed by U.S. senators concerned about his close ties to Russia.
Trump said on Twitter on Monday he would name his pick as secretary of state on Tuesday morning, and Fox News, citing unnamed sources, said it would be Tillerson.
Lawmakers from both major parties have raised questions about Tillerson and former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, who has been mentioned as a possible No. 2 State Department official and has voiced hawkish views on Iraq and Iran.
Republicans and Democrats said Tillerson, who is also president of Exxon Mobil Corp , would be asked about his ties to Russia, having met President Vladimir Putin several times. He won fresh praise from Moscow on Monday.
In 2013, Putin bestowed a Russian state honour, the Order of Friendship, on Tillerson, citing his work "strengthening cooperation in the energy sector."
Senator John McCain, a leading foreign policy voice and 2008 Republican candidate for president, told Reuters in an interview: "I have concerns. It's very well known that he has a very close relationship with Vladimir Putin."
Calling Putin "a KGB agent who is bent on restoring the Russian Empire," McCain said he would await confirmation hearings if Tillerson is nominated before making a judgment on the nomination.
Another Republican, Senator Marco Rubio, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that would review a Tillerson nomination, has voiced similar worries.
Renewed allegations of Russian hackers meddling in the Nov. 8 election, coupled with Trump's stated admiration of Putin, have stoked concern. Washington is at odds with Moscow over a range of issues that include Syria, Ukraine and NATO's presence in Eastern Europe.
Trump, a Republican, is due to succeed Democratic President Barack Obama on Jan. 20. During Trump's presidential campaign, Democrats and longtime government officials voiced alarm when Trump repeatedly praised Putin.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was optimistic Trump's nominees would be confirmed by the Senate, but he declined to comment on any future nominees such as Tillerson.
McConnell called all of Trump's choices so far "pretty impressive."
Senator Charles Schumer, the incoming Senate Democratic leader, told CBS "This Morning" that "the bottom line is, every one of these nominees, particularly a guy like Tillerson, needs a thorough, thorough hearing."
"Talks about his closeness with Putin will come forward," Schumer said.
Bolton has also generated bipartisan concern. On Sunday, Republican Senator Rand Paul said he would work to stop Bolton from being confirmed to any Trump administration post.
"His worldview is naive," Paul said on ABC's "This Week." "He still believes in regime change. He's still a big cheerleader for the Iraq war. He's promoted a nuclear attack by Israel on Iran. He wants to do regime change in Iran."
In 2005, then-President George W. Bush installed Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in a temporary "recess appointment" that sidestepped U.S. Senate confirmation. He took that step after Democrats used procedural rules in place at the time to block the nomination.
Bolton left the job at the end of 2006 when the temporary appointment was ending.
Senate rules have since changed, making it harder for a minority of senators to stop judicial and executive branch nominations. Republicans will hold a 52-48 majority in the Senate session that begins on Jan. 3.


A report by The Australian news paper said Papua New Guinea is working on plans with Australia to develop a joint naval base on Manus Island, to edge out China's interest in the strategically vital port with a new facility that would be capable of hosting Australian and US warships.
The newspaper said it understands, former Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull and Peter O’Neill discussed the proposed defence partnership at a July 11 meeting in Brisbane ahead of this year’s third State of Origin match.
The Australian reports Mr O’Neill as “very interested” in working with Australia to redevelop the Lombrum Naval Base as a joint facility, prompting a scoping mission by Australian defence officials.
Mr O'Neill was was briefed on the results of the scoping study, and later wrote to Mr Turnbull to formally express his support for the project.
The Turnbull government had hoped to finalize arrangements for the investment before the APEC meeting, which will be preceded by a special summit for Pacific leaders in Port Moresby hosted by China’s President Xi Jinping.
Australian officials have expressed concerns over Chinese interest in the redevelopment of four PNG ports, at Wewak, Kikori, Vanimo and Manus Island, fearing the Asian super power is working towards gaining a military foothold in the region.
The deep-water port at Manus is considered the most strategic ally significant of the four because of its sweeping command of the Pacific Ocean and the maritime approaches from Asia.
The newspaper said, Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Marise Payne, declined to comment on the proposed joint facility, but said Australia was in frequent contact with PNG officials regarding their development priorities.
The Lombrum Naval Base has long been the site of close co- operation between Australia and the PNG Defence Force.
Australia operated the base from 1950 until it was handed back to PNG at independence in 1975.


I have been studying old version of power score LR,RC (2013) LG(2008) for two weeks.
I am following the 1.5 month study plan that was on the power score website.
I finished the chapter 2,3,4 (LR) chapter 3,4(LG) of the books.
However I just noticed that there was 2019 version of the 3 books, and I just ordered the new version of the books today.
My question is I do not have much time to study from begging the new books.
What is the best way to jump on the new version of the books from old books?
Should I comparet the few chapter or just skip the chapter that I study from old version and continue to study next chapter from new books?
I’ve been studying with the 2018 Edition the LSAT Bibles, Type Training books, and Workbooks. Are the differences between the 2018 and 2019 versions drastic enough to warrant purchasing the updated books?
LRB: 2013 was 568 pages, 2019 is 718 pages.
RCB: 2013 was 376 pages, 2019 is 500 pages.
LGB: 2008 was 416 pages, 2019 is 725 pages.
The changes are significant enough in each case to make them very different books. this is especially true when you consider that the LGB underwent a change in 2016 that I think makes it essential to get a new version: The 2015 vs 2016 PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bibles, and that the RCB has undergone significant reshaping over the last three years to make it clearer and easier to use.
No, you can use those same versions In the 2020 versions we'll see a ton of changes ahead of the Digital LSAT, but you're fine as is.
Thanks ! I’m hoping that the LSAT will be behind me by 2020. Speaking of the digital test, does PowerScore have any plans to release any digital practice materials before the July test? Do you think switch to digital will be drastic enough to merit a switch to digital study materials?
We'll likely do some other things, but the problem we run into is that doing them for free is nearly impossible due to LSAC's licensing restrictions For example, we can't release PT86 as a free tool since LSAC requires that we pay when a student accesses that test. So, anything released in that fashion will have to be part of a paid service somehow.
On an individual basis, I can't say what you should do beforehand. I'd start here, though: https://familiar.lsac.org/. How well those exercises go will tell you how much extra digital-centric prep you should do!
Thanks for this great post.well done.


This data structure exercise is for beginners to understand and practice data structure in Python. Practice List, Set, Dictionary, and Tuple in Python. As you know data structure is widely to hold any data. To perform any programming tasks in Python, good knowledge of data structure is a must. When you complete each question, you get more familiar with List, Dictionary, set, and tuple.
What included in this data structure exercise?
Question covers list manipulation, dictionary, set and tuple methods.
The solution provided for each question.
To solve each question, you need to learn the specific data structure topic.
Exercise Question 1: Given a two list. Create a third list by picking an odd-index element from the first list and even index elements from second.
Expected Outcome: [54, 44, 79, 27, 91, 41, 79].


First, let's define a "post-human civilization" as a civilization with enough computing power to run, extremely cheaply, large-scale simulations containing beings with the same general types of cognitive powers and experiences that we have.
The argument, then, is this: If a non-trival percentage of civilizations at our current technological stage evolve into post-human civilizations, and if a non-trivial percentage of post-human civilizations have people with the interest and power to run simulations of beings like us (given that it's very cheap to do so), then most of the beings like us in the universe are simulated beings. Therefore, we ourselves are very likely simulated beings. We are basically Sims with very good AI.
(B.) Bostrom substantially underplays the skeptical implications of his conclusion, I think. This is evident even in the title of his article, where he uses the first-person plural, "Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?". If I am living in a computer simulation, who is this "we"? Bostrom seems to assume that the normal case is that we would be simulated in groups, as enduring societies. But why assume that? Most simulations in contemporary AI research are simulations of a single being over a short run of time; and most "sims" operating today (presumably not conscious) are instantiated in games whose running time is measured in hours not years. If we get to disjunct (3), then it seems I might accept it as likely that I will be turned off at any moment, or that godzilla will suddenly appear in the town in which I am a minor figure, or that all my apparent memories and relationships are pre-installed or otherwise fake.
(C.) Bostrom calls the possibility that only a trivial portion of civilizations make it to post-human stage "DOOM", and he usually characterizes that possibility as involving civilization destroying itself. However, he also gives passing acknowledgement to the possibility that this so-called DOOM hypothesis could be realized merely by technologically stalling out, as it were. By calling the possibility DOOM and emphasizing the self-destructive versions of it, Bostrom seems to me illegitimately to reduce its credibility. After all, a post-human civilization in the defined sense, in which it would be incredibly cheap to run massive simulations of genuinely conscious beings, is an extremely grand achievement! Why not call the possibility that only a trivial percentage of civilizations achieve such technology PLATEAU? It doesn't seem unreasonable -- in fact, it seems fairly commonsensical (which doesn't mean correct) -- to suppose that we are in a computational boomtime right now and that the limits on cheap computation fall short of what is envisioned by transhumanists like Kurzweil. In the middle of the 20th century, science fiction futurists, projecting the then-booming increase in travel speeds indefinitely into the future, saw high-speed space travel as a 21st century commonplace; increases in computational power may similarly flatten in our future. Also: Bostrom accepts as a background assumption that consciousness can be realized in computing machines -- a view that has been challenged by Searle, for example -- and we could build the rejection of this possibility into DOOM/PLATEAU. If we define post-human civilization as civilization with computing power enough to run, extremely cheaply, vast computationally simulated conscious beings, then if Searle is right we will never get there.
Thoughts (B) and (C) aren't entirely independent: The more skeptically we read the simulation possibility, the less credence, it seems, we should give to our projections of the technological future (though whether this increases or decreases the likelihood of DOOM/PLATEAU is an open question). Also, the more we envision the simulation possibility as the simulation of single individuals for brief periods, the less computational power would be necessary to avoid DOOM or to rise above PLATEAU (thus decreasing the likelihood of DOOM/PLATEAU).
All that said: I am a cosmological skeptic and crazyist (at least I am today), and I would count simulationism among the crazy disjuncts that I can't dismiss. Maybe that's enough for me to count as a convinced reader of Bostrom.