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Date Joined: June 18, 2010
Last Online: May 15, 2019
Birthday: November 27
Country: United States
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3/20/18 I just opened up an etsy store to sell my assemblage art. So go to etsy and do a search for a shop named Raven Queen Art or click the link above. Check it out if you get a chance and let me know what you think! Thank you!
Just a quick note. I put photos of my work on my Flickr page once I finish them. it helps me keep a record of what I have made. If you want to be surprised, you may not want to check out my Flickr photos just yet. Thanks!
I am a jewelry and assemblege artist. My favorite medium is mixed media. I also love working with glass. Both stain glass and fused glass.I enjoy all forms of art. Sculpture being a favorite. I'm hoping by joining Swap-Bot I will find new challenges and inspiration.
I am also a mom. I have two kids. My daughter, Nicole, is 32 and my son, Brandon, is 23.
I dearly love animals. I have two cats and two dogs. I rescued my dogs after they had been dumped along a highway. In fact I rescued three dogs and gave one to my daughter. All three are boys. Nicole named her guy Arthur and I named my two Lancelot and Percival. I learned later, that my daughter named her dog after Arthur Russell and not the king of the round table. Oh well, still works for me. I'm a big dog person. The bigger the better. I have never really connected with the little guys. Until now! Percy and Lance each weigh about 12 lbs. and I could not love them more. What little bunddles of joy they are!
I have been in the antique business for many years and appreciate vintage style. The arts and crafts era of the 1930's and 1940's is my favorite. Art nouveau and art deco are beautiful as well.
Here is a list of things I like:
-Purple has been my favorite color since childhood. These days, I seem to be leaning towards teal, salmon, coral and royal blue. I like most colors, but pastels are not my cup of tea.
-I love the statuary in cemetery's. The angels always have some natural wear and interesting patinas. I like the look of time.
-I love animals! Wolves are a favorite.
-Vintage! I have an antique business And sell on etsy so I appreciate all things vintage.
-I really enjoy spending time outdoors. Camping, hiking and kayaking.
-I study the martial arts. Karate and a Filipino martial art known as Cabales Serrada Escrima.
-I have been drawing for most of my life and love to express myself that way.
-My favorite genre of book or movie is science fiction or fantasy. But I will read any book recommended to me by friends.
-Crows and or ravens. And the idea that they somehow travel a bridge from life to death and back.
-I hesitate to say that I like things to do with the supernatural because it's not so much the creepy factor that attracts me but the idea of a connection that transcends death, that I find so fascinating. As much as I would like to believe in ghosts, I'm not sure I do. But the idea draws me in every time.
-I love reading! And one of the types of books I really enjoy are graphic novels. Not only is it great reading but often wonderful art. The Sandman series is a favorite.
Things I like to make or would like to try making.
-Assemblage art. I use broken and found items to create one of a kind pieces.
-ATCs And handmade postcards.
-Jewelry, jewelry, jewelry! I have used many different mediums. Silversmithing, fused and dichroic glass, broken china, stained glass and vintage assembly. I enjoy creating things with mixed mediums.
types of jewelry I have made include:
Fused glass,
Broken China Jewelry,
Metal formed or hammered jewelry,
Vintage assemblage,
Button Jewelry
-Shrink plastic anything.
-Anything out of recycled materials.
-collage using vintage materials
-found object art
-Just about anything art related.
-Disney anything.
-Stickers, I really have no use for them.
-Anything cutesy, it's just not for me.
-Graphic as in gory.
I will not flake on anyone.If for some reason you have not gotten your swap from me, let me know and I will make it right. That's a promise.
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Hello Heather, I'm speechless...what a amazing piece of art you have send me for the your supplies swap. You're a real artist! Love the painting you made with the birdhouse. This will get a special place in my house for sure. I love everything you've made!!! I don't know how to thank you... It really touched me. Lots of love x Inge
Hi Heather! Thanks for letting me know that you received your mini-zine! I hope you will receive many others! They are so fun to make! I usually make extras to send as tuck-ins for swaps. So glad you like it! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Hi Heather, I sent out the "Your Supplies Swap" item that I made, on Monday. I hope it arrives soon! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Heather!! Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts that you sent for the MLU Christmas swaps! They are amazing--you are a super talented lady!! I LOVE the earrings and the necklace that you made--there is nothing like it! You need to be selling your crafts on Etsy. <3 And the Art Journal & bookmark--incredible!! I was very lucky to get you as a partner! I hope you have a wonderful New Year!! :o)
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Join Gail and Jon at the notoriously haunted McFadden-Ross House, where they will discuss many of the more baffling and noteworthy haunted legends–including the strange phenomenon of the Paulding Lights wear Watersmeet–a mystery that Ripley's "Believe It or Not" once offered $100,000 to anyone able to solve–and even paranormal activity at Detroit's historic Fort Wayne. In addition, the pair will explore Michigan's "most haunted" graveyard and stop in for a bite of mystery at haunted eateries like Detroit's The Whitney and Novi's Shiro restaurant.
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There's something under there.
No, it's not the title of a new second-rate horror series, but it is, in fact, the reality experienced by any company nowadays that goes beyond all expectations.
Indeed, a company manages its own resources without knowing that it has an inexhaustible oil field under its feet that could give its business an incredible boost. And yes, because the data generated by the web (just think about the digital "tracks" left by every user over the course of their navigation!) are the new oil, they have great intrinsic value as a tool of knowledge.
Faced with this data deluge, companies that want to turn themselves into the new sheikhs must manage to understand how to extract and interpret them. In particular, they must be able to set up IT infrastructures that are suitable for archiving the data, which isn't a small problem.
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To decodify this complex information, Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms intervene: in fact, the real challenge lies in managing to turn this chaotic accumulation of data into value (from big to smart data). This is why we talk about data-driven digital transformation: companies look at their own business through the data lens. With the insights that are obtained from the data, they are able to speed up productive processes, make better decisions, make more accurate predictions, and measure successes and failures.
Let's find out more about the topic with Alessandro Chessa, Data Scientist and CEO of Linkalab, and author of the "Smart Data" book published by Egea in the Tag Books series.
D: In your book, you write, "Know your data and you will know yourself". Data represent us. What do you think the advantages are that marketing departments could obtain by adopting a data analytics approach?
R: The opportunities for marketing are truly unprecedented. If the flow of user data goes on at this rate, if we continue to openly declare our tastes on social networks, to like photos with detailed comments, and to share even our most personal feelings, it is very probable that machines will start to get to know us better than ourselves!
The aggressive nature of these policies goes as far as invasive techniques, such as sending us goods at home that are completely free of charge, just to better understand our tastes, and, in the case of clothing, even our sizes!
Besides our preferences, techniques have existed for some time to carry out "dynamic pricing", based on the study of interactions with e-commerce websites. Our hesitation over a price, returning to a product, and moving the mouse to precise areas of the screen are all micro-actions that represent a kind of "signature" regarding our inclination to buy. Starting out from these analyses, a campaign can be adapted, discounts can be offered, and cross-/upselling activities can be prepared, all in real time.
If we add DMP platforms to all that (those enabled by the famous cookies to you and me), you can catch sight of a potentially idyllic framework for marketing. In a single phrase, the big development is: being able to measure the consumer in all their dimensions and no longer being forced to leverage on an indistinct idea of "mass".
D: An important source of user data is represented by content: from the analysis of how users approach it, a great deal can be understood about their interests. Why do you think it is so important to use AI to measure your content ROI?
R: As already mentioned, the content produced by users is available in abundance. Therefore, to use it effectively, the problem shifts to its analysis. Recently, there have been developments in very sophisticated Machine Learning techniques. They extract the most relevant topics from communications and understand in detail which brands/products are being referred to, until they manage to understand the positive/negative sentiment of the user.
This "user-generated content" very often refers to the comments associated with the content produced by companies from a marketing point of view. The frequency and intensity of the comments, 'engagement' in technical terms, as well as the views and transactions produced, determine the content ROI.
Knowing how to measure these phenomena gives companies the huge opportunity of reviewing their own editorial plans, and even informing them. As we say, content is increasingly guided by data, both in terms of our own and that of users who follow brands.
D: AI is also revolutionizing content design. There are an increasing number of creative processes that are assisted by PCs. Would you like to share your experience in this area with us? Do you think that it is a virtuous synergy?
R: This is an incredibly new and potentially revolutionary terrain. Instead of thinking of AI as competing with mankind, as a potential entity that could replace us in a dystopian future, why not envisage a method of mutual cooperation?
As has occurred in the past for mechanical and repetitive actions at factories, which are now dominated by industrial robotics, we can imagine that AI, in creative activities, could support us in various tasks.
For example, starting out from a consciousness that we can transfer to the machines, making them read the texts of lots of writers and absorb the styles of various painters, we could ask them to inspire us by producing texts and images that are a kind of guided re-elaboration/reproposal of this material. Obviously, it will be down to us to decide what is attractive and what is functional for the creative activity. This could be, for example, the preparation of a campaign for the launch of a new product.
This new type of AI could fill certain gaps in inspiration that creative people sometimes experience, suggesting new narrative possibilities. We could boldly define these new tools as Photoshops of creativity!
I recently opened a new line of research and education on this topic, in collaboration with Domus Academy for the Interaction and Service Design students. Its title is Co-Evolving Creativity (coevolvingcreativity.com). We expect a great deal from this project, and we are looking for investors for a start-up phase.


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- Drivetrain:
- Transmission Type:
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- Build Type:
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- Mods-Bolt-on:
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Accounting treatment for unique pakistan issues
Post: #1
Accounting treatment for unique pakistan issues
First of all I must say that the past topics in your forums are very helpful for a person looking for a quick overview of general practices in Pakistan. Keep up the active discussion, its a treasure trove that will be helpful to a lot of people.
Now to give you a bit of background of what I am doing here. We are a dubai based company that has a subsidiary office in pakistan. Now the management has decided to implement an erp solution that consolidates all the different offices. Naturally this means that all the accounts will be consolidated. So I am here in Pakistan overlooking the set up for the pvt ltd local subsidiary in the erp. So you might hear from me often in the forums during the next couple of weeks
My first query has to do with kick back accounts and sales commission and even bribes (speed money). What is the suggested treatment recommended by you folks and secondly are they legal and allowed on the books.
My second question has to do with financial year. The pakistan office is following the pakistan tax year of June-May but our Dubai office is following Jan-Dec. I know for certain in other tax jurisdictions like US and Canada Jan-Dec tax year is permitted and all one has to do is submit a declaration to the Tax office justifying the reason for change. Now is the same possible in pakistan ie a taxation year of Jan -Dec and how do one go about getting it done. Also if it is possible ( I do think it would be possible) What will the tax due be at the close of government tax year in June going forward. Will we have to pay the due tax on Jan-Dec previous year or will it be Jul-Dec previous year and Jan-June this year
Thanks and I do appreciate the help and time
kash rafiq
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Keeping in view the complexities, overlapping requirements and unique disagreements between different laws at Pakistan, first of all I would advise you to hire services of some well-reputed consultancy firm (chartered accountants in practice) in Pakistan on retainer-ship basis for ongoing consultation. For clarity, I must mention that I am not kidding.
Now coming to your queries, I would like to elaborate the second issue first.
If you have logical reasons and practical justification for having a special tax year which you can demonstrate in writing, you can forward an application stating such reasons/justifications to the concerned Commissioner of Income Tax (Enforcement & Collection) {wherever your company falls i.e. either under Regional Tax Office (RTO) or Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU)}. After mentioning all logical grounds for moving such application, you can request for January to December Tax Year for your company. Normally, such application is easily approved. Such application has to be filed under section 74(3) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. You can download the Income Tax Ordinance from the website of Federal Board of Revenue http://www.fbr.gov.pk
Now I reply your other queries incidental to such a change of tax year.
Say if you move an application now and get calendar year 2011 approved as your special tax year, it will be called Tax year 2011. You will calculate your tax liabilities and file return of income tax for this special tax year. Now the question arises that your Tax Year 2010 was July 2009 - June 2010, so what would be done with outstanding period of July 2010 to December 2010. The reply is, you will file a TRANSITIONAL INCOME TAX RETURN for TRANSITIONAL TAX YEAR 2011 (from July 2010 to December 2010) and pay the tax due for this period, as may be required. For reference of law, see section 74 (9) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The due date for filing the income tax return, for TARNSAITIONAL TAX YEAR 2011 (July 2010 to December 2010) will be 30 September 2011.
I hope this issue has been replied.
Now I come to your first query.
Sales commission is a bonafide expense, so far it is covered under some written agreement and the percentages are not beyond the general market norms, so there is no issue with such commission, its acceptability by tax authorities and from accounting point of view etc. There are some tax with-holding issues which you can explore later-on. If commission is paid to foreign agents from Pakistan or the commission is being paid to a local person from some foreign country, there are certain foreign exchange regulatory requirements as well. These can be discussed only if some specific query is put.
As far as illegal kickbacks and bribes are concerned, these are totally illegal in Pakistan, so cannot be reflected in accounts, since accounts are subject to audit and are a basis of tax returns. It does not mean that such malpractices donât exist in Pakistan. Yes, these do exist and people have found way-outs to manage such things. Although I am aware of some facets of how people around manage it, still, I donât find it professional to advise on such methodologies. To such extent I offer my excuse. If you need to know what people do, you can concentrate and you can find out what people do.
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Hey Kamran
I appreciate the reply and candor. I do wish that we did not have to account for the 'special issues' in pakistan but then again that is the reality of working in Pakistan.
Now I do have an intention of hiring a CA for auditing as well for the advisor role but there are "CA" and then there are "CA"s if you get my drift and I like to do my homework before I approach anyone so I will send you a private email for some the queries related to that.
Once again my thanks for the reply
Post: #4
What I feel, we third world countries always tend to accept the burden of responsibilities for the acts which are not specific or limited to our set-ups. So, the things which you referred are not the reality for working ONLY in Pakistan. We learnt it from the very transparent and advanced West. You see who pays the largest amounts of the kick backs in the world; just a food for thought. On a number of fronts we learnt from the West that how the money makes the horses and mares to go.
Still, I attach high importance to your words being the words of an observer and donât disagree with the factual existence of such situation.
Thanks for your trust.
Post: #5
After read the forum i want to say that though we will have stay in that country,we have to go as their rule.
Post: #6
All the things may not be very smooth in Pakistan, but it's not the case only in Pakistan. Our comments very often make situation sound more absurd than it really is, and you can think of what sort of image a person who doesn't know bout the actual picture can make after reading such threads.
Even after reading the thread twice I couldn't figure out the unique issues referred to and later on reinstated as 'special issues'. Speed money may be there in Pakistan since long but the words like Speed Money and Kick Backs were not formally introduced in Pakistan. And as said earlier we got to see where the largest amount of kick backs is coming from and how speed money is dealt with in the West. So where lies the uniqueness?
Post: #7
Although what you are saying is correct; yet if someone is criminal it does not make a reason for us to be a part of such crime.
A visit of some Islamic countries (specially Arabian belt) would help understanding that we (Pakistanis) tend and pose to be the biggest lease-holders of the relegion of peace and integrity. Believe you me it is a fact. No one on the globe is a bigger self-assumed leaseholder than us.
If we tend to pose this, then we should also correct the practices as well.
Whatever the facts about the West we find, are facts; yet this is not a reason for us to be a part and parcel. One offers the speed money for the mares to go, does it mean we are factually the mares who accept such speed moneys putting behind all the prophecies and claims we make.
My words may seem weird but at least one should think over it.
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The room terminal is the central control and operating unit for patient or resident rooms. Large buttons serve to mark the presence of care personnel and doctors and to trigger calls and emergency calls. The red button is used to trigger calls and contains a red LED as a location/reassurance light. The green button with a green presence lamp is used for presence marking. The yellow button can additionally be used to display the presence of a second caregiver. The blue button also features a red location or reassurance light, and triggers a doctor alert. A 2x8-digit dot matrix display with backlighting shows the most important information.
The various call buttons at the bed or in the patient's bathroom are connected in star-shaped wiring to the room terminal or a room module and monitored by it. The room terminal has bed marking for up to four beds, so that you can see which bed triggered a call. A room signal light can be connected to the room terminal for optical call signalling in the hallway.
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Let's all give a warm welcome to Laura Pohl who is here to talk about what bisexual means to her! (And when you're done reading this, be sure to order her book The Last 8 which came out yesterday :D)
I can't remember the first time I used the word 'bisexual' to describe myself.
So many people talk about their moments, the instant they realized that something clicked. For me it was more like a journey—not the mountain climbing type, mind you, but that one long stretch of road where you get to stop and see the flowers. It didn't have one specific moment, one inevitable crush, a feeling so overwhelming you can't ignore. I guess that's part of the importance of intersection, too: I figured out I was aromantic long before I realized I was bi.
I don't think I can talk about one without the other. It's a part that comes hand in hand in my identity, in the way I talk about relationships and attraction and romance. I was fifteen when I realized I'd never fallen in love and maybe never would, I was fifteen when a friend told me she'd kissed another girl and I found out that it was a possibility and it was okay, too. I hadn't used words for any of that—I didn't feel the need to describe it yet, I didn't know myself enough then.
It's why writing YA has always felt so interesting to me. It's a world where teens are allowed to explore who they are. Teens don't know themselves yet—it's more of a journey. It's about finding out who you want to be, but also, about figuring out your place in the world, and how you can describe yourself. How you can use the words that exist to help you fit somewhere.
I didn't get to read many books where characters were openly bisexual or even described themselves that way until I was in college. Even then, I knew something about myself: maybe I didn't fall in love with people, but that didn't stop me thinking that they were pretty. I'd been described by friends as 'picky' about guys—I never thought they looked good or hot enough, and only years later I realized it was because I liked girls much more than I liked guys. Having a word for it makes it easier, but it doesn't exactly encompass the whole experience.
That's the thing about using words and labels. They can help you along, but they never encompass the whole.
I never thought I'd sell a book if I wrote an openly bisexual protagonist. I wasn't even sure I wanted to ever write romance between two girls when I first started writing, that it was a thing I could do. It came to me in very small steps—a side character who fell in love with another girl, then only one of the storylines, then a main character, all by herself. It felt like a victory, like a defiance, like I was finally being able to write a piece of myself into the narrative, and I was completely okay with it.
Still, I'd be hesitant at first to describe myself as bisexual. Although I was clearly more attracted to girls, it took me a while to define myself with the word. People around me didn't really talk about their sexualities (mostly because they were all straight), so I didn't feel like I needed to. I also kept trying to validate myself, as the world tries to put us into a box—am I really bi if I haven't kissed any girls? How can I tell if I'm really attracted to them or is this just something my mind is making up because I'm bored?
The fact is, these questions kept me guessing, kept me at bay, from using my identity. Not just using it, but claiming it as my own. Because the thing about using a word that you can identify yourself with is not about you fitting into a box. It's about something that fits you.
My experience is like many other people's, girls, boys, and all the other genders. We all experience questions. We all want to find this little box to fit in, we want to be able to use something without having doubts—but the thing about sexuality is that it's fluid, it changes, and each experience shapes us differently. There isn't just one way to be bisexual.
Because in the end, it never comes down to a moment, or it never comes down to a single word. You can't make yourself so small that you fit into a tiny space. Be big. Be bold. Be whatever you want to be. You don't have to limit yourself to one experience, to one meaning.
I spent so many years being afraid of defining myself that I forgot that words are there to help. They are there to show that this can be possible. It's why representation is so important—to show that there can be more than one experience, more than one thing, to have something to choose from. To show people that it's about being comfortable with your labels and not afraid of what they might mean to someone else.
They are about you.
I don't remember the first time I've used 'bisexual' to describe me, but I remember every time I've used it since.
Laura Pohl is a Brazilian YA author. She likes writing messages in caps lock, quoting Hamilton and obsessing about Star Wars. When not taking pictures of her dog, she can be found curled up with a fantasy or science-fiction book. She makes her home in São Paulo, where she graduated in Literature.
She is the author of THE LAST 8 (Sourcebooks, 2019). When not writing, she likes reading science fiction and fantasy, and enjoys deep discussions about conspiracy theories and alien life. Learn more about her on her website (www.onlybylaura.com), and make sure to follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
A high-stakes survival story about eight teenagers who outlive an alien attack—perfect for fans of The 5th Wave
Clover Martinez has always been a survivor, which is the only reason she isn't among the dead when aliens invade and destroy Earth as she knows it.
When Clover hears an inexplicable radio message, she's shocked to learn there are other survivors—and that they're all at the former Area 51. When she arrives, she's greeted by a band of misfits who call themselves The Last Teenagers on Earth.
Only they aren't the ragtag group of heroes Clover was expecting. The group seems more interested in hiding than fighting back, and Clover starts to wonder if she was better off alone. But then she finds a hidden spaceship, and she doesn't know what to believe… or who to trust.
Content warning: PTSD, depression, suicide attempt.
Releases on March 5th, 2019.


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Tuesday, June 14, 2005
So it's international webloggers day. Cool. Have I contributed? You know it.
I found this area of graffiti on the way to school, in the underpass. Most of it's gone now, someone is doing their job and clearing it all. Secretly I am disappointed.
Today I had an interview to see if I could become a researching teacher involved in 'embedding' Technology in the curriculum, particularly looking to utilizing the web, blogs and wikis. I was very nervous, but I think I did o.k. I won't know until next week if I've gotten to participate. They asked how I could envision using the new web technology in terms of Food Technology and how it could be tied into other curriculum areas. I babbled of course, because there is sooo much, isn't there? History, math, actually knowing how to write.
Wow, I have to stop now, my husband has just surprised me. He taped a documentary last night about Anselm Kiefer. Wow.
I hope everyone had a good day today.
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Aaron Lewis announces solo album, tour
|Posted by ADDICTEDtoStAiND on May 10, 2012 at 1:45 AM
Aaron Lewis announces solo album, tour
Boston Music Spotlight, Staff
Aaron Lewis has revealed plans a summer tour in support of his forthcoming full length solo debut album, The Road. The Staind frontman will return to Massachusetts to showcase his new country sound with a solo show at Boston's House of Blues on Sunday, July 29. Tickets for the show will go sale Friday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster for $26 and $46.
The Road, Lewis' first full length release and follow-up to his 2011 debut solo EP Town Line, will hit stores this summer. No official release date for the album has been announced. Produced by James Stroud (Toby Keith, Tim McGraw) and Lewis, The Road features ten brand new songs including the uptempo feel-good lead single "Endless Summer". Fans can now download the single through digital retailers. The video for the song is streaming below.
Town Line, which reached the top spot on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart after its release in March of 2011, has been powered by hit single "Country Boy". Three different versions of the song are included on the EP, including one with special guests George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Chris Young. Town Line also features a revised rendition of "Tangled Up in You", which was originally recorded on Staind's album The Illusion of Progress.
Lewis is currently on tour with Staind, who will bring their co-headlining tour with Godsmack to the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on Wednesday, May 16 and the Comcast Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday, May 19.
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Meet Jaden Diaz
Jaden attended El Sistema Colorado's after-school program for the first time in spring of 2014. Soon a regular in the program, Jaden joined the Ambassadors Ensemble, El Sistema Colorado's extracurricular chamber orchestra of students who exhibit terrific commitment and excellence in playing their instrument.
"If we won the lottery, I would give half my money to El Sistema—that's how much I love this program."
– Victoria Gutierrez, Jaden's mother
ESC's interview with parent Victoria Gutierrez:
Q: What do you think about the program?
A: El Sistema has accommodated Jaden in every way possible. Jaden is blind, so he can't read music. He wants to learn as much as he can, and [the program] gives him the opportunity to learn a variety of instruments.
Q: Has Jaden grown since starting El Sistema?
A: He's grown tremendously in music; El Sistema has taught him so much. He wants to go
to a music school in Manhattan.
The program gives Jaden an opportunity to become what he wants to become – a professional musician. I believe if El Sistema is around as Jaden goes through school, they will help him get where he wants to be.
ESC's interview with Jaden Diaz:
Grade : 7th
Age : 12
Instrument : Cello
Q: What do you enjoy most about playing an instrument?
A: You get to express your feelings – sort of like poetry, or any kind of art. It's relaxing.
Q: What about the cello?
A: I'm learning the six Cello Suites by Bach; it's just something I'm doing by myself. I feel happy but a little challenged. It's really fun!
Q : What do you like about being in the Ambassadors?
A: We learn a lot of cool music . . . Hallelujah [Leonard Cohen], The Incredibles, and we're going to learn the Harry Potter theme, and I really like Harry Potter.


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Whenever we meet someone new, the intuitive thing is to add them on social media. However, the process of connecting with people is extremely time consuming and really hinders the process of forming social connections with other people. Therefore, we aim to solve this problem and help make connecting on social media with people easier.
What it does
This application allows people people to create profiles for them (e.g. Social, Business, School) which consists of different social media networks. Users can enter the profile code which is provided by the user whom they want to connect with. Based on which social networks are specified in each profile, the user can then add their connections directly from our app with a few simple clicks.
How I built it
We used MIT App Inventor.
Challenges I ran into
This was our first time creating an app and using this software, so understanding the nuances of it and getting a product working took a lot of time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We're proud that we were able to create screens that we could maneuver through and have functionality in.
What I learned
We learnt how to create apps using this software.
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A Proper Sub-Ohm Vaping Session Is Key
Posted by David Nadel on 27th Mar 2020
Today we will talk about sub-ohm vaping and some of the key aspects that go into making the most of your vaping experience. If you are a seasoned vaper and are familiar with modding, then you probably know the ins and outs of sub-ohm tanks. Even if you are a newcomer to this type of vaping method, we will share some great information to help you enjoy this elite way of vaping.
Type and Amount of E-Liquid You Want to Use
The first key point to using a sub-ohm tank is knowing the type and amount of e-liquid to use. This is because sub-ohm tanks are generally used with MODs and not regular e-cigarettes. MODs are used to create larger clouds of vapor, and with that in mind, you will be using more e-liquid each time you use your device. The liquid will last longer in a regular tank than a sub-ohm tank. This means you will be refilling your sub-ohm tank each vape session, if not more. This increases the hits by far, making the experience more intense.
Customizable Airflow
The second aspect you will need to understand to enjoy your sub-ohm vaping experience is the use of the customizable airflow. Most sub-ohm tanks have up to three adjustable airflow holes to allow vapor production to be increased or decreased. This is something to experiment with to see which setting works best for your flavor to vapor ratio preference.
E-Liquid Ratios
The final key point that we will share with you is how to understand the e-liquid ratios used for sub-ohm tanks. Because sub-ohm tanks use more liquid, this means that the nicotine concentration is smaller. Most modders use up to 6 milligrams for their mixture, meaning they don't feel the effects of the nicotine too much. Now, you will want to use a mixture containing a higher level of Vegetable Glycerin (VG) opposed to Propylene Glycol (PG) due to the much sweeter taste, as well as its thicker properties. So, you could do something like 80/20 or 70/30 for instances. The VG is a better-suited mixture for a modder's vaping preference due to the fact they will be using their device for more power and airflow capabilities. Sticking to a lower nicotine content and using the VG-based e-juices will yield a better vaping experience for most users out there. There are some with slightly different preferences, but most vapers out there will agree with the statement above.
Using the brief tips we shared in this article will help you to further enjoy your sub-ohm experience. We are seeing more vapers heading over to the sub-ohm side, and for good reasons. They get larger hits and clouds, as well as have more creative control to customize their MOD the way they like. Again, if you are an experienced vaper, then you already know the differences between modding and a traditional vape session. For those of you just getting into this type of vaping, we suggest trying out a sub-ohm device and using these key tips to help fully maximize your experience. Now that you have a better your understanding on how to have a proper sub-ohm vaping session, just go out there and do it.


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Hey #foss people! Does anyone know the legality of having some form of content rating on a mod store? I run a mod store where people are starting to add mods which contain things like drugs and excessive violence. What's the best way to allow inappropriate content to be hidden and not fall foul of the the law? #freesoftware #legaladvice
@rubenwardy are you talking about putting "PG13" labels or something? You can't use the labeling system of an existing certification provider like the MPAA's, but you could invent your own along their rules, and have people select some objective criteria when they upload a mod that then defines what category it gets put into... just make sure not to be overly similar in logos etc
@Matter This is the sort of thing I'm wondering. Like, is it OK to make my own certification tags like that
@rubenwardy if you define them, and make sure they don't get confused for other tags, why not. I wouldn't put any ages on there though, or maybe only the distinction between adult and non-adult, since it's hard to be more precise I guess.
Obviously I am not an attorney but I don't think you'd get into trouble by making your own tags in that way
@rubenwardy It's your store, you can invent whatever rating system or rules you like.
As @Matter said: Just don't use anything that already exists, unless you want to submit all your content to the organization behind it for review.
@rubenwardy you might try looking at foss and non-foss implementations? There's usually language in the TOS that everything hosted is 'as-is' and not a reflection of the store as well as appropriate labelling ("store may contain 18+"). I am not a lawyer.
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Welcome to This Date in Aviation History, getting of you caught up on milestones, important historical events and people in aviation from December 8 through December 11.
December 9, 1988 – The first flight of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen. In 1979, the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) began a search for a new fighter to replace the Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen, both of which had been serving since the mid-1950s and mid-1960s respectively and were beginning to show their age. The Swedish government issued a requirement for a Mach 2 multirole fighter, one that could perform air-to-air (Jakt), ground attack (Attack) and reconnaissance (Spaning) missions, and new fighter received the JAS prefix to reflect these three roles. After evaluating existing aircraft such as the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon and McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the Swedish Parliament decided to forge ahead with a domestically designed aircraft, a project which ultimately cost $15 billion US (roughly twice that in 2018 dollars).
Several Saab designs were considered, but the Flygvapnet ultimately settled on a single engine aircraft with a delta wing, forward canards, and fly-by-wire controls. Like other modern jet fighters, the Gripen was designed with inherent instability, known as relaxed stability, which requires computer input to the flight surfaces to allow the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. While it may seem counterintuitive to design an unstable aircraft, it is that very instability that allows the aircraft to be extremely maneuverable. Smaller control inputs are required to steer the aircraft, and there is the added benefit of a reduction in drag and an increase in control response. The Gripen also had to work within Sweden's dispersed basing plan, which spreads fighters to smaller facilities around the country and, in some cases, uses existing roadways for runways. Thus, the Gripen was designed for easy maintenance in the field, and its forward canards, while helping to control the fighter in flight, also provide added lift to aid in short takeoff operations. The Gripen is powered by a single Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 low-bypass afterburning turbofan, a license-built derivative of the General Electric F404-400, the same engine flown in the Hornet. The engine gives the Gripen a top speed of Mach 2, and also allows the fighter to maintain supersonic speeds without the use of an afterburner (supercruise).
The Swedish Air Force placed an initial order for 204 Gripens to be delivered in three batches, and took delivery of the first fighter in 1993, with the first of the new fighters entering service in 1996. The JAS 39A was the initial single seat version and was armed with a single 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon and fitted with eight external hard points for rockets, missiles or bombs. The JAS 39B is a two-seat variant for training and type conversion, but making accommodations for the second pilot required the removal of the gun. The JAS 39C is the NATO compatible version, and can be refueled in flight by NATO tankers. The Gripen NG is a further improved and modernized version, and Saab is also considering a navalized variant. The Gripen remains in production, and about 250 have been built. Saab exports the fighter to seven countries, with others showing interest in obtaining the fighter.
December 11, 2009 – The first flight of the Airbus A400M Atlas. Ever since its first flight in 1954, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been the king of tactical airlift, a remarkable workhorse of an aircraft that has been continuously produced for over 60 years. The Hercules can be found in service with at least 70 countries worldwide, but that remarkable record of success didn't stop aircraft designers from trying to find a replacement for the venerable Herk.
Development of the A400M began in 1982 when a consortium of aircraft manufacturers including Aérospatiale, British Aerospace, Lockheed and Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, formed a group to develop what was called the Future International Airlifter to replace the Hercules, as well as the smaller, twin-engine the Transall C-160. The new tactical airlifter was planned to fit somewhere in between the C-130 and the much larger Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter, with the idea being to create an aircraft that could carry a heavier load than the C-130 while still operating from airstrips that cannot be used by the C-17. International politics being what they are, and with competing interests in the requirements of the new aircraft, Lockheed eventually left the group to develop the upgraded C-130J Super Hercules, other European nations came and went, and the remaining countries were organized under the banner of Airbus Military.
One of the first problems Airbus Military faced was the lack of an existing turboprop engine that could provide the required performance. After making a request for proposals, Pratt & Whitney Canada responded with their PW180, while Europrop International offered their TP400. Following still more European political intrigue, the Europrop engine was selected. The TP400 produces 11,000 hp and the quartet of engines on the A400M provides a maximum speed of 513 mph, with a cruising speed of 485 mph. To compensate for inherent control problems caused by engine torque, the A400M features counter-rotating propellers, but the opposite rotation direction is not derived by making engines that turn in different directions. Rather, all the engines turn in the same direction, and a gearbox is used to reverse the rotation direction of the propeller for one engine on each wing. The inner engines rotate outwards, while the outer engines rotate inwards. Having the engines all turn the same direction allows for commonality among all four engines, which simplifies maintenance and reduces cost. Airbus Military states that the Atlas has a range of over 5,000 miles at an altitude of 37,000 feet with a maximum payload of 81,000 pounds, or nearly twice that of the C-130J. It also features autonomous cargo loading and unloading which allows cargo transfer to be carried out by a single loadmaster.
As with any new, complex aircraft, delays pushed delivery dates farther and farther back, with initial deployment deferred from 2009 to 2012. The A400M suffered its first fatal accident in May 2015 when engine mapping software was inadvertently erased and the engines failed to provide power during takeoff. Four employees of Spanish Airbus were killed, and two were seriously injured. The French Air Force completed the first operational mission of the A400M in December of 2013 in support of Operation Serval in Mali, and the British made their first operational flight in 2015. The German Luftwaffe carried out the first transport mission to an active war zone in Afghanistan in 2018. A total of 174 aircraft have been ordered so far, with 56 deliveries completed as of January 2018.
December 11, 1986 – The first flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle. In the late 1960s, the US Air Force began looking for a new fighter to replace the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, a search which ended with the superb McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The Eagle was designed from the outset as an air superiority fighter, one that could take command of the airspace over the battlefield and maintain control of it. But the Air Force made sure that the Eagle was strictly an air-to-air platform, and the F-15 Special Projects Office vehemently opposed the idea of the Eagle directly supporting troops on the ground, or taking part in air-to-ground missions, saying, "Not a pound for air to ground." After all, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, arguably one of the greatest ground attack aircraft ever produced, was getting ready to join the Air Force, and took its maiden flight in 1972 along with the Eagle. But in spite of no official support for a ground attack version of the Eagle, McDonnell Douglas worked quietly on an advanced, multi-role version of the Eagle in the hopes that opinions in the Air Force might one day change.
In 1981, the Air Force announced the Enhanced Tactical Fighter program to find a replacement for the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark. The goal was to develop a fighter that could strike deep into enemy territory without requiring fighter escort or electronic jamming provided by additional aircraft, and would also have the ability to defend itself from aerial attack. General Dynamics responded with the F-16XL, a cranked delta wing version of their successful F-16 Fighting Falcon, and McDonnell Douglas submitted the F-15E they had been working on. After a two-year evaluation, the Air Force selected the F-15E, which proved to be capable of takeoff weights in excess of 75,000 pounds and had the ability to operate with 16 different weapon configurations. Other factors in the Air Force's decision were the reduced development costs from its commonality to the original F-15 fighter, future growth potential, and the added safety of two engines.
The F-15E is very similar in appearance to the original F-15, but the most apparent difference is the addition of a second seat for the Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) and a darker camouflage pattern. The fuselage was redesigned and strengthened to accept more powerful Pratt& Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan engines, and conformal fuel tanks were later added to the sides of the fuselage to extend range. And, unlike other two-seat aircraft with a WSO, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, the rear seat has controls to fly the plane if necessary.
The Strike Eagle was introduced in 1988, and soon saw action in the skies over Iraq and Kuwait in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, and has gone on to fight in all major operations since. In addition to its US Air Force service, variants of the Strike Eagle figure prominently in the air forces of Israel, Singapore, Qatar, and South Korea, while Saudi Arabia is the largest export customer, with 70 aircraft in service and an additional 84 on order. It is also rumored that Boeing is working on a so-called F-15X, an upgraded version that would likely contain no stealth features, but would instead focus on avionics and battlefield integration similar to the latest US Air Force fighters such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. The F-15X is also rumored to support a payload of up to 22 missiles.
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December 8, 2016 – The death of John Glenn. Born on July 18, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio, Glenn enlisted in the US Army Air Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Seeing no combat action, Glenn transferred to the US Navy, where he flew the Vought F4U Corsair on 59 combat missions over the Pacific. During the Korean War, Glenn flew 149 combat missions in the North American F-86 Sabre, and became a test pilot after the war, and completed the first supersonic transcontinental flight in a Vought F8U Crusader. Glenn was selected as one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts in 1959, and became the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962 in Friendship 7. He resigned from NASA in 1964 to pursue a career in politics, and served as a US Senator from Ohio from 1974-1999. on October 29, 1998, at the age of 77, Glenn returned to space as a Payload Specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-95, making Glenn the oldest person ever to fly in space.
December 8, 1962 – The first flight of the Bell YOH-4, the prototype of the Bell 206 JetRanger. The Bell 206 JetRanger has become one of the most ubiquitous general aviation helicopters in the world, but it began as a failed bid to provide the US Army with a light observation helicopter (LOH). After losing out to the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse for the LOH contract, and with an eye toward civilian sales, Bell redesigned what was arguably an unattractive aircraft, while also enlarging the cabin to carry more passengers in greater comfort. The newly designed, and much more aesthetically pleasing, Bell 206A first flew in January 1966, and Bell eventually produced 7,300 JetRangers. The Army also revisited the JetRanger, adopting it as the OH-58 Kiowa.
December 8, 1945 – The first flight of the Bell Model 47, a single-engine light helicopter and the first helicopter to be certified for civilian operation. The Model 47 was designed by Arthur Young and based on the Bell Model 30. One of the key innovations of the Model 47 was the use of a weighted stabilizer bar under the main rotor that helped improve rotor stability during flight. The Model 47 is instantly recognizable by its bubble-shaped canopy with room for two and open tube construction, but later models received a larger, enclosed cabin with room for four. The Model 47 entered service with the US Army in 1946 as the H-13 Sioux, and saw extensive action in the Korean War, notably as a medevac helicopter. More than 5,600 have been built, a number which includes aircraft built under license in Japan, Italy and England.
December 8, 1938 – Germany launches Graf Zeppelin, the first of four planned aircraft carriers. Part of Germany's Plan Z rearmament plan for the German Navy (Kriegsmarine), the Graf Zeppelin-class carriers were originally planned as a mix of carrier and cruiser, with guns capable of engaging other surface warships, though the Kriegsmarine never truly decided how the ships would be used or what exactly their mission would be. Arguments between the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe, a shortage of workers, a lack of interest from Adolf Hitler, and a shift in emphasis to submarines at the outbreak of WWII doomed the carrier project, and the order was cut to just two ships. Ultimately, only the lead ship was built and, though trials were carried out, it never entered service. Hitler grew critical of the Kriegsmarine's performance in general, and all work on German capital ships was halted. Graf Zeppelin became a Soviet prize at the end of the war, and was sunk for target practice in 1947 in the Baltic Sea.
December 9, 1995 – The death of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan. The son of a school teacher and a construction engineer, Corrigan was born on January 22, 1907 in Galveston, Texas and worked for Ryan Aviation. There he helped Charles Lindbergh construct the Spirit of St. Louis, and then hoped to emulate Lindbergh and make his own transatlantic flight. However, his application to the Bureau of Air Commerce was rejected because they said his aircraft was unsound for such a trip. Undaunted, Corrigan first flew from California to New York's Floyd Bennett Field. After filing a flight plan for a return to California, Corrigan instead headed east across the Atlantic Ocean and, after 18 hours of flying, arrived in Ireland on July 18, 1938. Corrigan claimed that he never intended to make the flight, and that navigational errors, obscured landmarks, and a faulty compass led to his wrong way flight. Corrigan was only lightly punished by aviation officials, and he became a celebrity, with ticker tape parades in both New York and Chicago. Corrigan died in 1955.
December 9, 1970 – The death of Artem Mikoyan, Born on August 5, 1905 in present-day Armenia, Mikoyan partnered with Mikhail Gurevich to design many of the most important Soviet military aircraft of the Cold War. He designed his first airplane while attending the Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy, from which he graduated in 1936. By 1939, Mikoyan had teamed with Gurevich to form the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau (MiG) and, while their wartime designs were mostly unsuccessful, their post-war jet aircraft made them famous, beginning with the swept-wing MiG-15 and including many more advanced designs to counter Western militaries. Mikoyan twice received the Soviet Union's highest award, the Hero of Socialist Labor.
December 9, 1951 – The first flight of the Fiat G.80, a tandem jet trainer and the first true jet aircraft designed in Italy. Fiat built two prototypes powered by a single de Havilland Goblin turbojet, followed by three production aircraft. However, the Italian Air Force found the G.80 to be unsuitable for operations and did not accept them. In hopes of securing a NATO contract, Fiat followed the G.80 with the G.82, which had an enlarged fuselage, a more powerful Rolls-Royce Nene 2/21 turbojet, and wingtip fuel tanks. However, the competition was cancelled, and the G.82 was cancelled as well after just six aircraft had been built.
December 10, 1967 – Singer Otis Redding is killed in an air crash. Redding and his band, the Bar-Kays, were traveling from Cleveland, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin in Redding's Beechcraft Model 18. While flying in heavy rain and fog, the aircraft crashed into a lake three miles short of the runway at Truax Field in Madision, killing the pilot and six of the seven passengers. The only survivor was band member Ben Cauley. The official NTSB accident report lists the cause of the crash as "undetermined."
December 10, 1957 – The first flight of the Aermacchi MB-326. Without the means to produce supersonic aircraft following WWII, Italian designers focused on subsonic training and attack aircraft. The simple design of the MB-326 was both rugged and agile, and proved to be an ideal platform for all phases of jet pilot training. Initial production aircraft were powered by a single Bristol Siddeley Viper turbojet, and the MB-326 proved to be an extremely successful design, with 800 aircraft produced. In fact, the MB-326 alone accounts for 10 percent of all aircraft ever built by Aermacchi. Developed as both a trainer and attack jet, the MB-326 served 16 countries, with the final aircraft being retired by Brazil in 2010.
December 10, 1955 – The first flight of the Ryan X-13 Vertijet, an experimental, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jet designed by Ryan Aeronautical to test the concept of a fighter that could be transported and launched from a submarine. The aircraft would be required to take off vertically, transition to level flight, then return to hover and land using only the rear engine. Two were built, and the first aircraft was fitted with a tricycle landing gear to test general flight characteristics. Subsequent tests proved that the aircraft could take off and land vertically, and the first takeoff, transition to horizontal flight, and return to vertical landing took place in 1957, through maneuvering the jet to grab an attachment cable proved difficult. While flight tests proved that such an arrangement was possible, the project was canceled for lack of an operational requirement.
December 10, 1941 – Japanese aircraft sink the Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse. Prince of Wales and Repulse were part of Force Z, a naval squadron sent to intercept Japanese shipping in the waters off Singapore early in WWII. Royal Navy Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, in command of the squadron, decided to sail without air cover, and the ships were attacked by land-based Japanese Navy Mitsubishi G3M and Mitsubishi G4M aircraft carrying a mix of bombs and torpedoes. Both Prince of Wales and Repulse were hit by four torpedoes, and both sank with heavy loss of life. The attack marked the first time in history that air power had sunk capital ships that were actively fighting to defend themselves, and heralded the end of the battleship as the primary weapon of naval surface warfare.
December 10, 1938 – The first flight of the Lockheed Hudson. A development of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, the Hudson was built primarily for the Royal Air Force for use as a coastal reconnaissance aircraft, light bomber, and in the anti-submarine warfare role. With the RAF's initial order of 200 aircraft, the Hudson was the first major production aircraft for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, and they eventually produced nearly 3,000 Hudsons for the RAF, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force and the US Army Air Forces. Hudsons served throughout the war in both Europe and the Pacific, and also proved to be agile fighters in the hands of a skilled pilot.
December 11, 1913 – The first flight of the Sikorsky Ilya Muromets, a large, four-engine bomber designed by Igor Sikorsky and developed from the earlier Sikorsky Russky Vityaz. Named after the hero from Russian mythology, the Ilya Muromets was originally intended as a large passenger aircraft, but subsequently developed into a bomber as WWI approached. They were the first aircraft in aviation history to perform heavy bombing missions, group raids, night bombings and photo reconnaissance. In 400 sorties, the Ilya Muromets dropped sixty-five tons of bombs. Following the war, the Muromets returned to its original role of passenger aircraft and mail plane, with the final flight taking place in 1922. Approximately 85 were produced from 1913-1917.
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Outstanding areas of medical research at the University of Alberta include diabetes, obesity, virology, heart disease, motor control and rehabilitation, protein structure and function, and transplantation.
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He studied medicine at the Semmelweiss University in Budapest, Hungary before going on to specialise in pathology and further in transplantation pathology and nephropathology. Before moving to Edmonton provided transplant pathology service at the Hannover Medical School, Germany. Dr. Mengel has published widely in his field and his current work is focused on applying molecular techniques to biopsy specimens, with the aim to increase diagnostic precision in organ transplantation.
Haas M, Loupy A, Lefaucheur C, Roufosse C, Glotz D, Seron D, Nankivell BJ, Halloran PF, Colvin RB, Alachkar N, Bagnasco S, Bouatou Y, Becker JU, Cornell L, Duong van Huyen JP, Gibson I, Mannon R, Naesens M, Nickeleit V, Nickerson P, Segev DL, Singh HK, Stegall M, Randhawa P, Racusen L, Solez K, Mengel M. The Banff 2017 Kidney Meeting Report: Revised Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Active T Cell-Mediated Rejection, Antibody-Mediated Rejection, and Prospects for Integrative Endpoints for Next-Generation Clinical Trials. Am J Transplant. 2018, Feb;18(2):293-307
Adam BA, Smith RN, Rosales IA, Matsunami M, Afzali B, Oura T, Cosimi AB, Kawai T, Colvin RB,Mengel M. Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Nonhuman Primate Renal Allografts: Validation of Human Histological and Molecular Phenotypes. Am J Transplant. 2017 Nov;17(11):2841-2850.
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The business world as we knew it has completely changed. This is mostly thanks to new technology, which has allowed a new generation of challenger businesses to disrupt the status quo and connect with consumers in different ways. But once a new business makes that connection, how can it ensure it's a meaningful one?
There isn't a market from banking to retail that hasn't had its share of disruption from these so called 'millennial generation' disruptors. Food delivery services like Deliveroo and Just Eat are tapping into the food on the go trend while taxi services like Uber are making travel even easier. Amazon has transformed the way we shop. Netflix is changing how we view TV and Tesla is making us rethink the car.
What is perhaps most remarkable about these disruptors, apart from the sheer genius of their business idea, is that they typically eschew conventional marketing and adopt a more direct and creative way to engage with consumers. This has allowed them to build consumer perception that they are "shaking things up".
Being disruptive is a huge driver of brand value growth. Take Amazon for example, the archetypical disruptive brand, which has grown its brand value by 3370 per cent in the last 12 years, according to the BrandZ database.
But brands that want to grow fast need to do more than just disrupt, they also need to be creative; because being disruptive and creative supercharges brand value growth.
Read: Henry Moore on why humans need art to live
In fact, we can break down the role that consumer perception of creativity, disruption and great advertising plays in building brand value over time by analysing BrandZ's 3.6 million consumer interviews comparing perceptions of 122,000 brands in 51 markets over the last 12 years. The results show that each element of the equation has an impressive impact but that together they do so much more to build the brand.
For example, brands that consumers perceive as creative but not disruptive have grown their brand value by an average of 69 per cent over that period; while brands that consumers perceive as disruptive - seen to be 'shaking things up' - but not creative have grown even more, boosting brand value by 83 per cent over the same period.
But when you combine the two, the rewards get even higher. Brands that consumers perceive to have both creativity and disruption at the heart of their businesses have performed even better, generating an average brand value growth of 154 per cent; combine that with great advertising and you get an average brand value boost of 265 per cent.
The data demonstrates that brands with disruptive creativity at the heart of their business can use it to fuel advantageous consumer perceptions.
Some challengers use social change as an important way to demonstrate their difference, an important part of being disruptive, whether it's Amazon's charity donations or Brewdog's Lager for Girls.
Read: How is the relationship between art and business changing?
Taking a stand is helping these businesses stand out from established rivals and define themselves very clearly to a customer base that is ready for something different or highly relevant to their needs. This helps them punch above their weight, often with far less marketing budget than established and traditional players.
An essential part of this consumer connection is often social-media driven, even inviting customers to be a part of the business with crowdfunded investments, as was the case for challenger bank Monzo.
Our research reveals the power of such market disruption and creativity, but it's only powerful if the target audience actually perceives the company to be disruptive or creative.
Netflix, one of the fastest risers in this year's BrandZ Global Top 100 (up 73 per cent to $20.8bn), is benefiting from its disruption of traditional TV by providing internet entertainment worldwide. It uses its priceless consumer data to personalise its service to more than 125 million subscribers and as a result delivers great content, convenience and an exceptional brand experience.
Making this kind of brand value growth a reality, requires these companies to go beyond product and R&D and also rethink the way they approach communications. That means experimenting with new formats and, most importantly, delivering a great brand experience.
Disruptive creativity is something that has to evolve and be applied every day across the entire company and needs to be experienced by the consumer across all touchpoints.
Brands that set out to change the world, or at least some small aspect of it, have an advantage because not only do they have a clear point of difference but a focused purpose also helps brands make authentic decisions.
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Indonesia's diverse culinary treasures go beyond the world famous rendang (a scrumptious meat dish from West Sumatra) or the beloved nasi goreng (fried rice). A new study has revealed that the country is also home to 252 satay varieties.
Murdijati Gardjito, a professor in food technology and science at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta, disclosed that Indonesia had 252 satay varieties – a traditional dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a peanut or spicy sauce and fresh vegetables.


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Happy NEW CATALOG MONTH!
I must admit, I love June for many reasons... but when the new catalog goes into effect we get our hands on plenty of new stuff! Yes, we pout and think SU is crazy to let go of so many favorites (paper, DSP, ribbon, SETS, products...) while we can imagine using them for years! After being a demo and finding myself in shock (mouth gasping open... ugly...) each May, I've learned something - I CAN hoard it if I really like it. Funny thing, I find I don't use it again. Another thing, SU seems to come out with something different that inspires me even more - really. When SU makes decisions/changes, I've learned to take a deep breath and try to think it will be ok. If you are still pouting and shaking your head, imagine a leap back in time to the catalog 30 years ago (or maybe 10 years ago)... yup... ya with me?
Tuesday, May 21 @ 1p - Hobby Lobby
Friday, May 24th @ 4.30 - Hobby Lobby
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These are some of the new In Colors. They are pretty, huh? I wanted a nice but easy/simple card for Stampin 101 this month. The last cards we did might have been a bit more challenging than they should have. It's nice to throw in an easy card here and there.
What do you think of this new DSP? It's called Perennial Essence. It's hand painted. It's beautiful. A busy card consuming too much space would not be good. The paper is so pretty it deserves to be featured on this card.
A few of the samples have pearls or rhinestones splashed across them for a bit of interest.
Free As a Bird Card
At On Stage this past April we made the first card as our Make n Take. Well, I added just a bit more... All of the samples are very sweet. Notice the Stitched Nested Label dies? The are really nice. You've probably noticed I keep using my Stitched Rectangle dies - I think these are my next set of dies to overuse!
Notice the pretty lace and embellishments?
Yes, we will be coloring with the Blends again. I think they are my favorite coloring method lately.
I look forward to seeing you next week.
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's Phạm Ngọc Kiên won gold at the third World Taijiquan Championships in Bulgaria yesterday.
He overcame Nicolas Nicolas of Indonesia and Javad Nouri of Iran to top the podium.
Taijiquan or tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise originally created as a fighting art.
His teammate Phạm Nguyễn Hoài Nam came third in the third set taijiquan C-B.
Taijijian is tai chi with a straight double-edged sword.
Nguyễn Trọng Lâm also finished second to grab a silver in the men's 42 Movements Taijijian C-A.
The Vietnamese team also won bronze medal through Trần Thị Khánh Ly in the Women's Optional Taijijian C-B.
The championships kicked off on September 25 and will close today. — VNS


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To celebrate the holiday season, we've created a list of our favourite Christmas events in early December 2017 around North Norfolk.
Holly & Ivy Christmas – Holt Hall
Just a short drive from Wood Farm, Holt Hall hosts a festive family-friendly day which features Father Christmas, wreath making and lots of homemade cakes and drinks. This free event is on Sunday 10th December from 10am – 4pm.
Undoubtedly the best Christmas market in the county in our opinion! Lots of stalls with completely original Christmas present ideas!
Christmas Craft Market – Hindolveston Village Hall
Kick off the festive season with a visit to the Christmas craft market at Hindolveston Village Hall. Visit the markets on Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd December 2017 to see beautiful crafts, modern textiles, pottery, seasonal food, mulled wine, and live music.
Christmas Market – King's Lynn Trail
Running alongside the late-night shopping on Thursday 7th December, the Christmas markets at King's Lynn feature your all time Christmas favourites like carol singing and live music, as well as stalls selling handmade local products.


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I had so much fun with last nights dinner. I was inspired this week to try something completely OUT of the box ( at least for me), and the result? SCRUMPTIOUS! I love pasta, probably too much. What I love more than pasta, is pasta with alfredo sauce. When I was pregnant I ate so much of it that I was surprised my son didn't come out in the shape of a linguini! As you know my husband has some what of a lactose allergy. Last night I decided to get creative and try and duplicate a delicious alfredo sauce using….drum roll please…CASHEWS???
My typical alfredo sauce contains the usual butter, cream cheese, milk, pepper, etc ( basically an entire cows weekly productivity). Although delicious, and fattening!, I wanted to investigate an idea I saw on my friend Rebecca's blog, and a different variation of it that I saw on the Facebook group, I don't cook but I give out recipes. I took the inspiration and tweaked it as any chef does, and it LITERALLY tasted like alfredo sauce.
First thing I did was soak 1 1/2 cups of RAW cashews for 3-4 hours. Not roasted, not salted, just raw.
Before I made my sauce, I boiled my Smart Taste fiber enriched spaghetti. 8-10 minutes on a high boil is perfect. I prefer a softer noodle as opposed to al dente.
Next I poured my cashews into the blender. Added 1 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tbs garlic powder and a dash of salt, and blended away. I didn't know what to expect when I tasted it, but I was happily surprised. I poured my sauce over the drained noodles and garnished my bowl with a few pieces of diced tomato.
When I made my husband guess what the 'mystery sauce' was, after 4 tries he gave up. He guessed alfredo sauce ( obviously), cottage cheese, yogurt and melted cheese, then said just tell me! He loved it! I can't wait to try this again with pesto, I'll let you all know how that turns out;) Enjoy this one guys!


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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole - The Musical Theatre Tickets
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Move over Cats - It's time for a mole!
This joyous new musical adaptation of Sue Townsend's best-selling book The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ -The Musical arrives in London for a strictly limited season! A timeless tale of teenage angst, family struggles and unrequited love, told through the eyes of tortured poet and misunderstood intellectual Adrian Mole. One of the most enduring comedy characters of all time, he's the hapless, hilarious, spotty teenager who captured the zeitgeist of 1980s Britain.
With an infectious score and a script as sidesplittingly outrageous as the original novel, this critically acclaimed production brings Adrian's story to life for a new generation of theatregoers.
Book and lyrics by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, directed by Luke Sheppard.
'A treat for 13 ¾ year olds (and grown-ups too)' Mail On Sunday
★★★★ "Mole fever! A bittersweet blast of pre-digital fun that speaks to all ages" The Times
'An entertaining romp through teen awkwardness' Evening Standard
"genuinely hilarious" Broadway World
"far and away the greatest show I've seen in years" The New European
"good fun, irresistible really" Theatre Cat
"a joy to watch" British Theatre News
'Perfect summer holiday fare' The Times
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Booking from: 2019-09-28
Booking until: 2019-09-28
Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
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Theatre: Ambassadors Theatre
Address: West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
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We all can feel jealous for various reasons. It begins when we are very young, when we are left alone for our newborn sister or brother, or simply because our parents are busy with their work.
Jealousy is a very powerful feeling. It can kill us. But that energy can be turned into something creative if we are connected to that feeling. It's called emotional intelligence.
But unfortunately, jealousy can turn against us. Especially with our friends and our significant other. We can lose them because they have enough with our toxic feeling. "My ex didn't trust me. She was jealous for no reason. She thought I had a mistress and she regularly searched in my pockets or my car, desk,… for a proof of my infidelity. I was faithful to her. But eventually, I grew tired of her jealousy and I ended the relationship" a friend of mine said.
Sometimes, the best solution is to talk with our significant other about why we are so jealous. "I realized she was jealous because I didn't spend my time with her but with my friends. She told me she felt jealous because she felt left out in our relationship. She added she didn't want me to end my friendship but find a balance between my friends and her. We agree on a schedule where I could still see my friends, but I could also spend quality time with her. It wasn't difficult for me. I just realized I spent too much time being single and with my friends" a friend of mine said.
But even if we feel honest with our jealousy, we can make our significant other miserable. "He was very honest with me every time he felt hurt by something I did. But eventually, I realized I didn't feel free to do whatever I wanted, including seeing my friends, because he felt left out" a friend of mine said, who added she felt in a prison in her relationship because of that.
Jealous people are insecure. Some people do recognize they have a problem with jealousy, and go to therapy to save their relationship if they feel their partner is slowly going away because of their behavior. But some people don't.
If you feel dominated by the jealousy of your partner, and there's no improvement, maybe your relationship is ill fated. Jealousy can be a poison for relationships.


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