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President Bush has said how he's welcoming protests in London – as long as they "agree with the goals of the United States, which is peace and freedom.". To totally prove that he just doesn't get it, he also goes on to say how freedom isn't a gift from America to the world, it's a gift from the Almighty to the world.
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The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Centre over a plea seeking to regulate the content of 'web series' or other programs that are broadcasted directly through the internet on various streaming platforms. A notice in this regard was issued by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court.
The bench of Justices Bhushan Dharmadhikari and M G Biradkar issued notices to the I&B Ministry, Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Home Affairs and also the Nagpur police commissioner, seeking replies by October 31.
The PIL was filed by Divya Gontia on a web series called Gandi Baat which streams on the online platform ALTBalaji, The Hindu reported. The PIL also mentions Netflix's Sacred Games for objectionable content, including nudity and language, according to the same report.
The petitioner's lawyer Shyam Dewani told PTI, "We cited before the court various examples of uncontrolled vulgarity, obscenity in such shows and sought a direction to concerned authorities to take appropriate action against all such web service providers."
"Broadcasting nudity or vulgar scenes is a cognisable offence under IPC, Cinematograph Act, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 and the Information Technology Act, 2000," Mr Shyam Dewani said. The I&B Ministry should set up a pre-screening committee for web shows, films or other programs which are released directly on online platforms, the petition has demanded.
Recently, Sacred Games, a web series which was released on video streaming platform Netflix ran into legal troubles after a plea was filed in the Delhi High Court seeking removal of some "offensive scenes", alleging that some of its content were inappropriate and derogatory in nature and harmed the reputation of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi, at the time, had said, "Freedom of speech is everyone's democratic right. But using that freedom of speech to spread a whole set of lies, I think, is a conspiracy which we would want to say is not appreciable. What we need to understand is that all dialogues were…on the basis of lies — lies which have been projected by the BJP for political gains."
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WELL-WISHES for the hospitalised Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat poured in from his colleagues, as they portrayed an invaluable minister who toiled at fulfilling his responsibilities.
Mr Heng, 54, suffered a stroke and collapsed at a weekly Cabinet meeting on Thursday afternoon. He is now undergoing treatment at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
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Dr Tony Tan, President:
Hope he has a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time.
Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister:
Hope Swee Keat will be alright - he is a valuable member of my team.
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Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister:
Let's hope and pray for Heng Swee Keat, who is being treated in hospital after suffering a stroke during Cabinet meeting late this afternoon. He is one of Singapore's finest sons, and a leader with much promise.
K Shanmugam, Home Affairs and Law Minister:
Have been working closely with Swee Keat on a number of things. I could see that he was very tired. I have been telling him that he was overworking so much that it will affect his health. He was carrying an incredible load, handling the Finance Ministry, various important projects, including SG50, and the Committee for Future Economy - this Committee has the crucial task of charting our economic future. Praying for him.
Ng Eng Hen, Defence Minister:
Cabinet colleagues are expectedly shaken because Swee Keat collapsed suddenly during our meeting this afternoon. We managed to resuscitate him but he and his family will now need all our prayers and support as he undergoes critical procedures and treatment for the stroke. Let us together hope earnestly for his recovery.
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I am saddened to learn that Swee Keat has suffered a stroke. A year ago, after learning I suffered a TIA (transient ischemic attack or mini stroke), Swee Keat advised me to go slow and doing "less is more". Yet Swee Keat works ever so hard himself. I really wish he would recover soon and completely. Please pray for him.
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Lots of history in Meknes and Volubilis
I had a quick leg stretch before getting on the coach and took this picture of our hotel. The fountain in the roundabout had a twin at the other end of the boulevard that ran off to the right where the palm trees are.
It was a nice enough hotel in a nice enough setting, but it was not close to the old town and I like being close to, or in, the old town when I travel.
Our first, brief, stop was at the impressive Agdal reservoir built by Sultan Moulay Ismail in the early 18th century. This is about a third of it. It was built to serve his palace and, in particular, his large army and their horses.
The parts that we could see were the remains of the corn stores and stables. As with the reservoir outside, the scale and sense of history impressed.
The geometric shapes also made a big impression on me, from the large domes to the rows of arches. These were a big hit with the whole group and I have several photos with people walking in to shot at the wrong time (for me). I also had to wait my turn to stand in the best places where the most arches stood.
Inside the only light was artificial. Some of the store rooms had none and I took speculative photos with the flash just to see what was in there.
Outside the morning sun was bright and cast crisp shadows to compliment the shapes conjured from stone.
The work on the mausoleum started in his own lifetime, he died in 1727, and is arranged like a palace with grand rooms arranged around courtyards.
The tomb itself is in a dark room and tourists are not allowed to get close to it. From the doorway there is not much to see so the two photographs that I have chosen are from other parts of the mausoleum.
The first picture is a little pretentious, a weakness that I confess to, and while the floor is decorative it is the contrast with the plain yellow wall and the simplicity of the door that I like.
The picture below is more typical of the mausoleum and gives a fair idea of its grandeur.
The marble columns were taken from the Roman settlement at Volubilis, which we would see later in the day.
The gate was grand but we were there at the wrong time of the day as the sun was right behind it. That is why I took close-ups but even then the effect of the very bright sky was to make the wall look dark.
The gate was on the edge of the old town and it would have been nice to have had some time to walk around, half an hour would have done. The castellated wall alone was worth a closer look but the tour was running to a pretty fixed schedule and we were whisked away to have lunch.
Lunch was pleasant enough but, not for the first time that trip, I felt that we were spending too much time over eating when there were more interesting things that we could be doing. We had all gone to Morocco to see Morocco, not to have three course lunches.
The schedule for the day was odd for another reason. The original plan was to see Volubilis in the morning and Meknes in the afternoon but that got switched on the day by our local guide. That meant that we were in Volubilis at the hottest part of the day and, as you can see, there is next to no shade there.
A lot of the history is still lost. The site was also abandoned after the Lisbon earthquake and it was not until the French occupation that excavation started and so far about half the site has been uncovered.
There are few substantial bits standing, essentially just those that you can see here, yet me still managed to take an hour to see it all. I might have liked a little longer there unguided but we were not given that option.
As Roman remains go, Volubilis is a poor relative to sites like Carthage but from Fez/Meknes it was a brief detour and so it would have been perverse not to go.
After Volubilis we took the more scenic route back to Fez and were left alone for the rest of the day. For a lot of us that meant going to the reasonable looking cafe just up the road. There were lots of cafes around, as there were everywhere in Morocco, but most were very much for locals and did not have any women in them.
The few niggles that I have mentioned aside, this was a pleasant day steeped in history and beauty.
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VIZ Media Launches Yo-Kai Watch Manga Series
VIZ Media launches a brand new manga series with the release of Yo-Kai Watch Volumes 1 and 2.
The supernatural comedy adventure series by Noriyuki Konishi is inspired by the Yo-Kai Watch video game, developed by LEVEL-5 for the Nintendo 3DS, and rated "A" for All Ages. Yo-Kai Watch Volumes 1 and 2 will each carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.
Yo-kai, inspired by the yokai of Japanese folklore, can't be seen by the human eye, unless you have a specially designed Yo-kai Watch.
In the Yo-Kai Watch manga series, Nate Adams, an average kid, who once armed with the Yo-kai Watch, can see all kinds of Yo-kai that no one else can. He instantly begins collecting new invisible friends and embarks on supernatural adventures. The Yo-kai embody various traits, such as being physically strong and gallant, tough and heroic, cute and cuddly, warm and inviting, hazy and shadowy, or are wiggly. Some of them even have ghostly magic powers or can induce status conditions. There are even robotic Yo-kai, as well as special Legend Yo-kai that can only be acquired after filling out a particular page in the Yo-Kai Dictionary.
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Yo-Kai Watch manga artist Noriyuki Konishi hails from Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He debuted in 1997 with the one-shot title, E-CUFF, which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump Original. He is also known for manga adaptations of AM Driver and Mushiking: King of the Beetles, along with Saiyuki Hiro Go-Kū Den!, Chōhenshin Gag Gaiden!! Card Warrior Kamen Riders, and Go-Go-Go Saiyuki: Shin Gokūden.


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CAPS offers a wide range of services including: individual and group counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, structured workshops, psychological testing, medication reviews, and consultation. The staff of CAPS consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. In addition, psychology doctoral interns, psychiatric residents, psychology practicum students, and social work field placement students supplement the professional staff. Services are without charge to Penn students. What students discuss with CAPS will be treated as private and confidential.
CAPS also offers ICARE training for faculty, lecturers and staff at Penn. Penn is strongly encouraging all faculty and staff who interact with students to complete ICARE training. ICARE is an intensive crisis identification and intervention training program developed and taught by the University's Counseling and Psychological Services clinicians. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn how to identify and understand stress, distress, risk factors and common psychological problems of college students, and how to provide supportive intervention. There are two ICARE workshop opportunities: a 7-hour intensive session, or a 3-hour session, which requires prior completion of a 30-minute online training module. Learn more and register for a free workshop.
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This report describes a novel test of the prediction that locomotion-induced changes in an infant's functional utilization of peripheral lamellar optic flow (PLOF) for postural stability contributes to avoidance of the deep side of a visual cliff. To test the prediction, a corridor, with either low-textured or high-textured walls, was constructed to run the length of a visual cliff. The infants, 9.5-month-olds with varying amounts of hands-and-knees crawling experience, were randomly assigned to the low-texture (n = 30) or the high-texture condition (n = 32). Consistent with predictions, the findings revealed significant interactions between crawling experience and texture condition for the probability of crossing and the latency to venture onto the deep side of the cliff. Most notably, more experienced crawlers, but not less experienced crawlers, were significantly more likely to cross the visual cliff to the parents and ventured onto the cliff faster in the high-texture condition than in the low-texture condition. The availability of PLOF thus had an effect on infants' crossing behavior on the visual cliff. We interpret these findings as evidence for a three-step process in which locomotor-induced changes in visual proprioception play a central role in the development of wariness of heights.
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Japan Missions – Nagoya (Week 1)The following Japan missions update is from 6/29/18 and written by Lighthouse member, Cindy Kobayashi. Stay tuned for more Japan missions updates! Hi Friends! I've been here in Nagoya for about a week now, and I wanted to thank you SO much for your support and prayers! As some of you know, I was a [...] Continue Reading
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Zynga Creative Director Bill Jackson gives the first look at Zynga's new game, CastleVille.
Zynga's executives each have an avatar that looks uncannily like them. Here's CEO Mark Pincus in front of his.
The reception desk looks like it's fashioned after a cabin in FarmVille.
There are a few bits of modern art scattered around the lobby, like this arrow made from mirrors.
At its previous office, a few blocks away, Zynga hired students from the culinary academy across the street to work in its kitchen. One of the students now runs its new kitchen.
Zynga Creative Director Bill Jackson introduces one of the characters from its new CastleVille game.
Zynga invited the media to its new offices in San Francisco's South of Market District, where startups for years have been leasing warehouse space and turning it into trendy offices.
Like a lot of Web startups, Zynga goes out of the way to make its offices fun and creative. There's a Winnebago parked in the foyer, where apparently meetings are sometimes held.
Here's Zynga CTO Cadir Lee standing in front of his avatar. he's also the "tallest" and "smartest" person in the company, according to CEO Mark Pincus.
The huge lobby on the ground floor houses the staff canteen and, on this day, a stage where the company showed its new games to the press on Tuesday.
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The Oxford laboratory that declared the Turin Shroud to be a medieval fake 20 years ago is investigating claims that its findings were wrong.
The head of the world-renowned laboratory has admitted that carbon dating tests it carried out on Christendom's most famous relic may be inaccurate.
Professor Christopher Ramsey, the director of the Oxford University Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit, said he was treating seriously a new theory suggesting that contamination had skewed the results.
Though he stressed that he would be surprised if the supposedly definitive 1988 tests were shown to be far out - especially "a thousand years wrong" - he insisted that he was keeping an open mind.
The development will re-ignite speculation about the four-metre linen sheet, which many believe bears the miraculous image of the crucified Christ.
The original carbon dating was carried out on a sample by researchers working separately in laboratories in Zurich and Arizona as well as Oxford.
To the dismay of Christians, the researchers concluded that the shroud was created between 1260 and 1390, and was therefore likely to be a forgery devised in the Middle Ages.
Even Anastasio Alberto Ballestrero, the then Cardinal of Turin, conceded that the relic was probably a hoax.
There have been numerous theories purporting to explain how the tests could have produced false results, but so far they have all been rejected by the scientific establishment.
Many people remain convinced that the shroud is genuine.
Prof Ramsey, an expert in the use of carbon dating in archeological research, is conducting fresh experiments that could explain how a genuinely old linen could produce "younger" dates.
The results, which are due next month, will form part of a documentary on the Turin Shroud that is being broadcast on BBC 2 on Easter Saturday.
David Rolfe, the director of the documentary, said it was hugely significant that Prof Ramsey had thought it necessary to carry out further tests that could challenge the original dating.
He said that previous hypotheses, put forward to explain how the cloth could be older than the 1988 results suggested, had been "rejected out of hand".
"The main reason is that the contamination levels on the cloth that would have been needed to distort the results would have to be equivalent to the actual sample itself," he said.
"But this new theory only requires two per cent contamination to skew the results by 1,500 years. Moreover, it springs from published data about the behaviour of carbon-14 in the atmosphere which was unknown when the original tests were carried out 20 years ago."
Mr Rolfe added that the documentary, presented by Rageh Omaar, the former BBC correspondent, would also contain new archeological and historical evidence supporting claims that the shroud was a genuine burial cloth.
The film will focus on two other recorded relics, the Shroud of Constantinople, which is said to have been stolen by Crusaders in 1204, and the Shroud of Jerusalem that wrapped Jesus's body and which, according to John's Gospel, had such a profound effect when it was discovered.
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To support you as you prepare for the 2009-19 LTCCP we have reviewed a selection of 2006- 16 LTCCPs. We provide some commentary on aspects of these LTCCPs that we consider to be good examples. We have stated publicly on many occasions that no council completed an LTCCP in 2006 that was strong in all areas. However, many local authorities had strengths in certain areas. Therefore, they are worthy of consideration as you prepare your LTCCP for 2009.
We have not completed a comprehensive review of the whole sector for the purposes of this newsletter. Instead we have tried to provide a range of good examples covering different aspects of the LTCCP from a range of types, locations, and sizes of local authorities. However, these examples should not be considered to be the only good examples.
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Her (2013) by Spike Jonze narrates the story of a man named Theodore Twombly who works for a corporation which helps individuals in writing intimate letters for their beloved ones. Theodore, the protagonist of the movie, is one of the writers. The story elucidates Theodore's mutual affection for Samantha who is an artificially intelligent operating system. Her can be considered as a postmodern film due to the explicit presence of postmodern attributes like absence of grand narrative, deconstruction, undecidability, simulation, pastiche and so on.
Her deconstructs the idea of romantic relationship as the protagonist engages himself emotionally with an operating software which greatly suggest a living woman. Conventionally romantic relationship happens between physical entities, yet this dynamic 2013 movie heavily abuses it by introducing an extraordinary kind of romantic relationship where a human falls in love with a non-physical object. Theodore learns about the operating system from an advertisement and soon installs it on his home computer and phone. After a while, he and the software Samantha starts exchanging pleasantries and plays the role of strangers fated to become lovers. Her not only deconstructs the local idea of romantic relationship but also question human emotion. Theodor's extreme isolation composed due to both his separation from his wife Catherine and everyone's assignation to their machines rather than other people around them.
In effect Theodore's emotion diverted towards Samantha, software that gave company to Theodore from dawn to dusk unconditionally. Her successfully asserts an unconventional concept of human-machine interaction that human being can be emotionally involved to machine as Theodor truly enjoys his time with Samantha despite being the fact that Samantha is a software. Theodore's character writing letters on behalf of other people which are really heart-warming also take the emotion of love to a hyper real space as they are composed primarily by machines which have no emotion.
Alike Life of Pi by Yann Martel, Her comprises undecidability, the impossibility of deciding between two or more competing interpretations. In Life of Pi the reader is perplexed to decide which one is the actual story; the protagonist of the text Piscine Molitor Patel or Pi Patel survived 227 days in a lifeboat with animals or without animals? Similarly Her puzzles the viewers with Theodor's emotional attachment to Samantha; is this because he wants to get a companion without responsibilities or ultimately wanted to have a relationship with his colleague and friend Amy by uplifting her sympathy for Theodor as he being a loner after Samantha left. Nevertheless, the film celebrates the multiplicity utterly which helps it to become a postmodern film.
There is no grand narrative in Her instead it is open to interpret individually. The romantic film can be interpreted from different levels as the movie is encompassed with micro narratives. No overarching framework is provided in this drama film rather local or small explanation is made. Her follows Theodore to comprehend his feelings but do not provide grand narrative or interpretation from any particular framework. For instance, when Theodore were asked whether he is social or antisocial and about his relationship with his mother by the operating system, he could not answer but viewers interpret the answers locally as there is no grand narrative clarifying the answers definitely.
The film also questions the grand narrative of romantic love and relationships as the protagonist falls in love with artificial intelligent software namely Samantha. In the movie, Samantha while talking to Theodore explains her happiness for experiencing different new emotions. She also adds that she is surprised at her own capacity to explore such emotions. However, then she says that it also saddens her when she questions whether these emotions are even real or just a consequence of some data fed in her system. Her successfully blurs the lines between humans and machines. It goes into the space where humans find peace and compatibility with machines designed apparently for them. The operating system goes on to outgrow humans with its power to comprehend emotions and grow in love.
Simulation, termed by Jean Baudrillard is a postmodern feature that can be pointed out in Her while the relationship between Theodore and Samantha undergoes through a crisis. Samantha yearns for a physical dimension to their relationship and suggests that she has found a surrogate woman on the web who is willing to have physical relationship with Theodore on her behalf with miniature cameras and microphones on her body so Samantha can experience their love to the fullest. Samantha herself is no physical entity which means she is not real yet she involves someone on behalf of her to get the experience of physical attachment which ultimately leads to simulation, a copy of the copy where surprisingly no reality involved at all. This scene dissolves romance, disorientation and absurdity.
Her radically combines science fiction and drama film which is an example of pastiche. Theodore uses artificial intelligent software which is indeed futuristic equipment but goes through psychological experience with the software which can be tagged as drama of life. This serious love film might not attract its viewers like other films as the love happened between human and software and thus the movie mocks the seriousness of the movie. This futuristic film constructed primarily with romantic aspects of life makes it a postmodern film.
In conclusion,Her is a remarkable film which shows the complications of human relationships and define relationship from an innovative perspective. As Kofi Outlaw of Screen Rent rightly pointed out that this movie is further proof that the outlandish imagination of Spike Jonze may be one of the most accurate and insightful lenses for observing the great human saga. Finally, Her successfully embodies traits that made this film a mind boggling postmodern film.
The writer is a Contributing Editor at Narayanganj Bulletin and a Post-Grad student at Jahangirnagar University


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08 MarChronic Pain
Chronic pain, as defined by the Australian Pain Management Association, is a pain that persists beyond the normal healing time of 12 weeks [1]. This pain is all to present in everyday life and I am sure that either yourself or someone you know is living with chronic pain. To understand the sheer scope of this condition, statistics show one in five Australians live with chronic pain and as of 2007, and it is costing Australia $34 Billion dollars, or nearly $11, 000 per person with chronic pain. Considering that was 10 years ago you can only imagine what the cost is now. With chronic pain producing such a financial, physical and emotional toll on Australians, where do we as Exercise Physiologist, play a role?
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Reference List
- https://www.painmanagement.org.au/resources/about-pain/what-is-chronic-pain.html
- 2. Geneen, L. J., Moore, R. A., Clarke, C., Martin, D., Colvin, L. A., Smith, B. H. (2017). Physical Activity and Exercise for Chronic Pain in Adults: An Overview of Cochrane Reviews. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 4, 1 – 77.
- Saragiotto, B. T., Maher, C. G., Yamato, T. P., Costa, L. O. P., Menezes Costa, L. C., Ostelo, R. G., Macedo, L. G. (2016). Motor Control Exercise for Chronic Non-specific Low-back Pain. Cochrane Database of Sytematic Reviews, 1, 1-117.
- Jack, K., Mclean, S. M., Moffett, J. K., Gardiner, E. (2010). Barriers to Treatment Adherence in Physiotherapy Outpatient Clinic: A Systematic Review. Journal of Manual Therapy, 15, 220 – 228.


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My real estate salesperson has suggested we hold an open house. Are there some steps my family can take to protect our privacy and security?
Many salespeople are happy to host open houses for their clients because they can help to market a home to interested buyers, but you should always remember that the decision to go ahead with an open house is entirely yours. If you have concerns about privacy and security, talk them over with your salesperson.
Your first step is to make a list of any items with sentimental or monetary value and then either remove them from the house or lock them in a secure location. These items may include personal photos, jewelry, silverware, antiques, portable electronics, prescription medications and other valuables. Hiding them in the sock drawer or under the bed won't do.
It's also important to protect yourself from identity theft. That means securing (or in some cases destroying) bills, bank statements, credit card receipts, passports and other important documents, as well as USB data storage sticks. If you have a desktop computer that isn't easily transportable, lock it with a password and switch it off before a showing.
When you talk to your salesperson, ask how they will run the open house. The Real Estate Council of Ontario enforces legislation that requires a real estate salesperson be present during the showing, and it's a best practice to have a salesperson accompany visitors at all times when they tour your home. You could also request that a second registered salesperson help out by greeting visitors at the door, and asking visitors to first provide identification and contact information, and then wait in the hallway until your primary representative is available to show them around.
If anything gets damaged or stolen, the guest registry compiled by your salesperson should be handed over to the police. The list is also a useful aid for your salesperson to follow up with potential buyers.
You should also give some thought to the safety of your visitors. In practice, that may involve clearing any ice or snow from outdoor steps and walkways, removing pets from the premises before a showing, and either fixing, or at least warning your salesperson about, potential hazards around your home, such as rooms or stairways in a state of disrepair. Check your home insurance policy for any exclusions that may limit or deny coverage for public functions.
If you're still uncomfortable with having an open house, you could ask your salesperson to host an "agents only" open house and restrict admittance to registered real estate salespeople, or show the property to interested buyers only by appointment.
If you have a question for Joe about the home buying or selling process, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Joseph Richer is Registrar of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). He is in charge of the administration and enforcement of all rules that govern real estate professionals in Ontario. You can find more tips at reco.on.ca, follow on Twitter @RECOhelps or on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/RECOhelps.


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with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Fellow Deborah Megdal
In these challenging times, we show up for each other with an open heart and loving presence. Join Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Fellow Deborah Megdal for a short text study and discussion in small groups, as we transition into Shabbat. Newcomers and "drop-ins" always welcome! No registration required. Fridays, 3pm-4pm.
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Start off garlic
Plant out garlic, or start cloves in pots to transplant later.
Control vine weevils
Now is an ideal time to apply biological controls for use on vine weevil grubs. Target fuchsias, succulents and container plants.
Plant out spring-flowering biennials
If you sowed any spring-flowering biennials such as Viola, Digitalis (foxglove) or Erysimum (wallflowers), earlier in the summer, they will now need planting out – nip out the tips to encourage bushy plants.
Plan for early hardy annual flowers
Sow hardy annuals (Consolida, Calendula, Centaurea, Limnanthes, and poppies) where they are to flower next year.
Keep on sowing veg
Vegetables to sow now include spring cabbages, Japanese onions, turnips for green tops, winter lettuces, spinach, endive, corn salad, land cress and baby salad leaves.
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Give a woman the right shoes and she will conquer the world
Marilyn Monroe
What a greater reason is in Marilyn Monroe's phrase ...
'Give a woman the right shoes and she will conquer the world'
A good pair of shoes placed on our feet help us feel more confident and attractive, more powerful. If you trust you, you are able to achieve whatever you set out to do. A pair of comfortable and appropriate shoes is one of the essential keys to face your challenges every day.
In my toughest challenges, during busy days or events that seem endless I always accompany the wedge shoes,This type of footwear gives mesecurity in each footstep.
" Wedge shoes a perfect combination of comfort and elegance"
Wedge shoes are a great alternative to shoes with heels.As high-heeled shoes add heights, but it's much easier to walk on them than on high heels. It is easier to maintain balance in them because they provide support not only in the heel, but also in the entire foot.
Wedges become the most versatile shoe in summer, although they are perfect all year round, there are wedges for almost all occasions..
For the party look it is said that there is nothing like a pair of heels, but with a suitable model with wedge you can create style creative and most sophisticated too.
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Introduction to printing with Leyton Cleveley
We are joined by the one and only Leyton Cleveley. In this issue, we look at the skill of darkroom printing.
This covers everything you need to help you get that image on to paper.
We discuss important areas like:
– reasons to print
– printing is not going away
– why printing will improve your photography
– some of the costs involved
Then, we move on to the functional parts like:
– darkrooms
– what basic equipment is required
– chemicals are required
– how long chemicals last
– what papers are needed
– how the process of printing works
– important tips (like consistency)
– advanced ways to increase your quality
You cannot understand how beautiful and rewarding this area of photography is until you try. So get in touch, come over and try it for yourself.
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Many children go through a period of normal dysfluency between the ages of 2 and 5 years. The frequency of dysfluency can be 10%, sometimes greater. The dysfluencies are usually word or phrase repetitions and interjections. The word is easily repeated just once or twice. The child does not demonstrate any tension in their speech and is often unaware of their difficulty. It has been suggested that the cause of this dysfluency may be a combination of increases in language development, development of speech motor control, and environmental stresses that can occur in typical busy families. Some children "outgrow" these dysfluencies, others do not.
Fluent speech is smooth, forward-moving, unhesitant and effortless speech. A "dysfluency" is any break in fluent speech. Everyone has dysfluencies from time to time. "Stuttering" is speech that has more dysfluencies than is considered average.


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Upon doing a little online presence assessment for a client I noticed that his Facebook updates went straight to his Twitter stream, where they didn't make any sense at all. Which is also why I generally advise people not do this. Those two platforms are different in nature and should be treated differently.
He asked me how to un-link the two and the answer is: go to Facebook.com/Twitter. Facebook will show a list of your pages and with it the option to link and unlink Twitter to it.


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February 4, 2011
Weeds whisper soil secrets to organic farmers (and CSAs!)
An online reader wrote from Italy asking what to do about weeds. After discussing various options, I told her that a good book that explains why weeds grow where they do and what to do about them is Weeds: Control Without Poisons by Charles Walters (Acres USA, 1999; $25).
There is a whole movement on this principle: that all creatures grow from the ground up, and their health can be determined from the health of the soil. It's similar to the Slow Food movement, as a return to healthy basics, but mostly followed by people who label themselves as "grass farmers," organically raising grass-fed cattle, sheep an goats. (See: http://www.stockmangrassfarmer.net/. Also, for those interested in raising grass-fed beef using this principle and avoiding chemicals of any kind, see the book: Natural Cattle Care by Pat Coleby, Acres USA, $20.)
The Walters book is an eye-opener in that it teaches that the weeds in any field are themselves telling us what's deficient in the soil. Every weed has a niche for certain soil imbalances where it thrives. When it decays, it actually is returning the missing nutrient to the soil. These facts can be monitored by soil testing each year.
You've heard the saying that a "weed" is only a misplaced plant? Moreso, weeds are our allies in returning balance to the earth!
Reader response: I've been getting a lot of response from readers near and far about the Jan. 7 article suggesting people consider starting their own backyard micro-farms and selling their produce via a CSA (community supported agriculture):
"I wish to start a CSA for my neighbors and grow organic veggies to share. Any suggestions as to where I can start? I live in north central Louisiana and have 2 acres."
A couple of suggestions: First, a caution: I'm not sure that just starting out learning by doing is the best way to begin a CSA, per se, unless it is with family and really supportive friends who will forgive you if your crops don't pan out. Otherwise, folks who pay $400 or more for a season will expect a fair return and may not be so open-minded if plans go awry.
With that in mind, it might be best to consider your first year an experiment and allow for a learning curve (and lots of mistakes). Having neighbors chip in without a fixed pay schedule while you learn the ropes could do that.
Second, you might want to check with people operating CSAs and learn from their experiences, and ask them questions. It could be, if there are any in your area, they are looking to "go in with" others even part time to complete their offerings while you learn.
Third, there are a couple of books you might want to read, first: Eliot Coleman's classic: The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener (Chelsea Green, 1995, $24.95); and, second, though it's a bit dated, but chock full of practical advice and lessons learned the hard way: Rebirth of the Small Family Farm by Bob and Bonnie Gregson; Acres USA, 2004, $12.)
There are some CSAs in North Mississippi to look into (and they write blogs sharing their experiences):
Doug Davis operates Yokna(patawpha) Bottoms Farm, see: http://yoknabottoms.com/. Or write: 26 County Road 471, Oxford, MS 38655;
Horton Nash and Genevieve Yeakel operate Isis Gardens CSA: http://isisgardens.blog.com/. Or write: 955 Mt. Vernon Rd., Tupelo, MS 38801
For a scientific approach, see the GGSIM CSA test, at The Fireant Farm at Starkville: http://fireantfarm.wordpress.com/
The Mississippi Urban Forest Council is holding a conference, "Sustainable Choices for Today, Planting for Tomorrow" Wednesday and Thursday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. For more information, see: http://www.msurbanforest.com/
The Northeast Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association Conference and Trade Show will be held Friday in Verona. For more information: http://msucares.com/counties/chickasaw_9/veg_brochure11.pdf or contact Scott Cagle at (662) 456-4269 or email@example.com.
News alert: Last week, the USDA OK'd unrestricted use of genetically modified alfalfa in a stunning decision that threatens organic and non-GMO farmers, food safety and the environment. Lawsuits are in the works, but now, the only recourse consumers have to make informed choices about the food they eat is to press for better labeling to show when GMO is present. For more, see: http://bit.ly/fsH9eD
Five reasons why it matters: http://bit.ly/h0z2J5
Jim PathFinder Ewing is a journalist, author, writer, editor, organic farmer and blogger. His latest book titled Conscious Food: Sustainable Growing, Spiritual Eating (Findhorn Press) is in bookstores now. Find Jim on Facebook: http://bit.ly/cuxUdc or follow him @edibleprayers or @organicwriter or visit blueskywaters.com.


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Yaamini Venkataraman
Yaamini Venkataraman is a current graduate student at the University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She studies how climate change will affect shellfish in current and future oceans using "-omic" techniques. As a Social Media Intern, she gets to spend a lot of time ghostwriting sassy social media posts for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. She also writes in-depth features about graduate students in the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. When she's not raising oysters, doing labwork or yelling at her computer, you can find Yaamini somewhere in the mountains or in one of Seattle's many restaurants and breweries.
Brian Katona
Brian Katona is a graduate student studying Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. His research focus is on control systems, which means he spends his time figuring out ways make aircraft do what we want without them falling out of the sky or hitting things. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors, enjoying good art, volunteering, and cooking with friends and family (and any combination of the three).
Meredith Fore
Meredith Fore is a freelance science writer and communicator. She obtained her M.S. in physics from the University of Washington in 2017, and remained a graduate researcher until Spring 2019. Her research focused on theoretical studies of the way molecules vibrate. She enjoys writing about physics and astronomy, riding horses, and teaching her dog new tricks.
Ernesto Ulloa
Ernesto Ulloa is from Mexico City where he studied Applied Mathematics, which led him into the exciting field of Biostatistics. He is currently a fourth year student in the Biostatistics PhD program at University of Washington. His current research focuses on understanding and improving current statistics methods geared towards understand causality using observational data.
Todd Harwell
Todd Harwell is a doctoral student in the Environmental Sciences program at Oregon State University with a focus on Environmental Education. Specifically his research is aimed at exploring the relationships between informal science education institutions (including museums, zoos, aquaria, nature/science centers, and more) and the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond academic life Todd enjoys biking around town, throwing clay into mugs on the pottery wheel, and spoiling his feline son, Keshito.
Jacob O'Connor
Jacob O'Connor works in the Baker lab in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington, using computers to try and make entirely new tiny proteins that will be used as new medicines. He is a communication fellow at the Pacific Science Center and a member of the ENGAGE board of directors.


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Get Ahead Of The Game With These Simple Video Game Tips
In case you haven't noticed, video games have taken over the world! These action packed adventures have quickly become the favorite past-times of kids from 3 to 83 and there is not let up in sight. If you haven't yet realized your full gaming capacity, check out the following article for some amazing tips. All versions of game Motor Wars 2 at one website : www.motorwars2.com
Be aware of ESRB ratings. Just like movies, video games come with ratings. These ratings let you know the intended audience for the game you are about to play. If you are buying video games for a minor, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the rating and warning system.
If you are buying a game for your children (or another child you know) discuss the purchase with them first. Don't just buy on a whim. Sports games are quite different from RPG games, so if they have a particular interest, you want to make sure that you know what that is.
Make your screen brighter if you can. Although the images might look creepier or more realistic in the dark, it will not help your performance. The bad guys can sneak up on you more easily if the picture is dark and the colors are muted. Increased brightness will allow you to see clearer and increase your reaction time. You will be able to better spot enemies and dropped items.
Find the best deal for video games by search online. Many times, this is the best place to get video games without breaking the bank. You can get a game that is just like new, without the new price tag. Games can be costly, and this is the best way to save money on them.
If you have young children you have the option to turn off the chat function. Kids don't have to chat online. Don't buy a game that doesn't allow you to disable chat. Speak with the salesperson, or do an online search to be sure.
Most games have a parental control setting in the menu that you can change. Be sure to check whether the game is played online. If it is, limit the time or turn off the wireless so they can't access it. Additional precautions include monitoring friend requests or placing limits on gaming times.
Consider buying video game items used. To help you save money and save the environment, buy used items. You can usually find used game systems, games, controllers and anything else you need or want. Either look online or at a local video game store that sells used gaming items.
Read reviews and take a turn at playing your child's favorite video game to keep yourself involved in what your child is experiencing. Test these games out and watch your kid play. You could even play along with them. Try asking questions about their interests. The best experience is always hands-on!
Gaming is so popular for a very good reason: it takes the players completely away from reality! Who wouldn't enjoy a few hours spent fighting demons and vampires or saving their kingdom of gold? Get into the action with your own video gaming interests, by using the tips from this article. Enjoy!


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Avinguda del Mar, 16. 08398 Santa Susanna, Barcelona
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Hotel Aquamarina & Spa
Avinguda del Mar, 16. 08398 Santa Susanna, Barcelona
Aquamarina offers a wide variety of services to make your stay more pleasant, entertaining and comfortable.
Please note: Hotel "Non smoking" also we do not accept pets.
- Cinema
- Deck chairs in the outdoor pool
- Changing rooms with showers
- Handicapped parking
- Private parking for bicycles
Services with extra charge:
- Wellness & Spa
- Sports court
- Bicycle Rental
- Arcade Room
- Outdoor Parking
- Indoor Parking
- Meeting rooms
- Beverage and snack machines
- Laundry service
- Scale to weigh suitcases
- Medical service (on request)
- Room Service
- Electric car charging station
Swimming pools
Jacuzzi and 2 swimming pools: one for adults and one for children.
Outdoor Parking: 6€
Indoor Parking: 10€
Electric car charging station: 5€
Shopping area
Souvenir and gift shops.
Restaurant area
Bars / Restaurants: "Lobby" Bar-cafeteria, Chill out, restaurant "Burger Club", pizzeria "Il Veneziano" and Restaurant-Buffet.
Own animation team all season.
Reception 24 hours: currency exchange, car rental, excursion program, ironing board, flower orders...


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Giving Thanks in trying times ~ How will you give thanks this year?
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By the President of the United States of America
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1) Tolerate fewer things, increasing your motivation and energy
Sometimes life puts you in certain situations and tribulations where you have to choose between action and apathy. These instances challenge your tolerance, draining the energy out of you and putting obstacles in your path to imminent success. We will help you to tolerate lesser and have fewer excuses when it comes to doing things that are important to you.
2) Gain clarity regarding your goals and aspirations
Our life coaching services allow you to eliminate ambiguity from your aims and ambitions. You will have more clarity regarding what you want in life and the steps you can follow to achieve it. Many individuals tend to not avail the time they have to define themselves and their life. We will aid you in finding a clear direction for yourself, so that you never settle for mediocrity.


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Cherish Bracelet Lapis Lazuli
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Cherish Bracelet Lapis Lazuli
Difficulty: Intermediate
This gorgeous, deep blue cherish charm bracelet is made from Lapis Lazuli semi-precious chip beads. The shamballa fashion beads match the lapis lazuli stone perfectly, adding subtle sparkle to this bracelet design. Lapis lazuli is said to be the stone of friendship and truth; perfect for bringing harmony to relationships. Why not Take a Make Break and create one for a close friend as a gift?
For more help watch our video tutorial which shows you how to complete the technique. In the video we use pearl beads, but the technique is just the same!
Step 1
Cut 3 pieces of elastic around 30cm long. Thread all 3 through one shamballa fashion bead. Now separate the strands and thread 9 semi-precious chip beads on to each strand.
Step 2
Repeat until you have added 7 large shamballa fashion beads, making sure that your bracelet ends with a shamballa fashion bead either side.
Step 3
Thread on the charm carrier and tie the ends of the elastic together, hiding the knot under the charm carrier. Add a dab of glue (or clear nail varnish) to the knot to secure it. Snip off any excess elastic.
Step 4
Attach your chosen charm to a lobster clasp using a jump ring. Clip the lobster clasp to the charm carrier for a clip-on, clip-off changeable charm!
Please Note: You may want to adjust the count of semi-precious chip beads or shamballa fashion beads to ensure the bracelet is the correct fit for your wrist.
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Commemorative Medal of Traktor Musabakasi, in Gold
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This medal was conferred in commemoration of a tractor competition, which was meant to encourage the use of tractors in agricultural practices within the Ottoman Empire.
The title of this medal is translated as the Commemorative Medal of the Tractor Competition.
The obverse features the cypher of Sultan Mehmed Vahideddin VI. The reverse features an inscription.
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Doctoral Dissertations
Maximum crosstalk estimation and modeling of electromagnetic radiation from PCB/high-density connector interfaces
Keywords and Phrases
Frequency domain techniques; Printed circuit board connectors; radiated power; Transmission lines
"This dissertation explores two topics pertinent to electromagnetic compatibility research: maximum crosstalk estimation in weakly coupled transmission lines and modeling of electromagnetic radiation resulting from printed circuit board/high-density connector interfaces. Despite an ample supply of literature devoted to the study of crosstalk, little research has been performed to formulate maximum crosstalk estimates when signal lines are electrically long. Paper one illustrates a new maximum crosstalk estimate that is based on a mathematically rigorous, integral formulation, where the transmission lines can be lossy and in an inhomogeneous media. Paper two provides a thorough comparison and analysis of the newly derived maximum crosstalk estimates with an estimate derived by another author. In paper two the newly derived estimates in paper one are shown to be more robust because they can estimate the maximum crosstalk with fewer and less restrictive assumptions. One current industry challenge is the lack of robust printed circuit board connector models and methods to quantify radiation from these connectors. To address this challenge, a method is presented in paper three to quantify electromagnetic radiation using network parameters and power conservation, assuming the only losses at a printed circuit board/connector interface are due to radiation. Some of the radiating structures are identified and the radiation physics explored for the studied connector in paper three. Paper four expands upon the radiation modeling concepts in paper three by extending radiation characterization when material losses and multiple signals may be present at the printed circuit board/connector interface. The resulting radiated power characterization method enables robust deterministic and statistical analyses of the radiated power from printed circuit board connectors. Paper five shows the development of a statistical radiated power estimate based on the radiation characterization method presented in paper four. Maximum radiated power estimates are shown using the Markov and Chebyshev inequalities to predict a radiated power limit. A few maximum radiated power limits are proposed that depend on the amount of known information about the radiation characteristics of a printed circuit board connector"--Abstract, page iv.
Beetner, Daryl G.
Committee Member(s)
Fan, Jun, 1971-
Pommerenke, David
Drewniak, James L.
Basilio, Lorena
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Summer 2014
Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation
- Maximum crosstalk estimation in weakly coupled transmission lines
- Maximum crosstalk estimation in lossless and homogeneous transmission lines
- Electromagnetic radiation resulting from PCB/high-density connector interfaces
- Quantifying high-density connector radiation in a lossy multi-signal environment
- Statistical estimates of maximum radiated power from high-density connectors
xiii, 237 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
© 2014 Matthew Scott Halligan, All rights reserved.
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Dissertation - Open Access
File Type
Subject Headings
Printed circuits -- Design and construction
Electromagnetic interference -- Measurement
Telecommunication lines
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Recommended Citation
Halligan, Matthew Scott, "Maximum crosstalk estimation and modeling of electromagnetic radiation from PCB/high-density connector interfaces" (2014). Doctoral Dissertations. 2324.


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On the continent earn "Australian national blockchain" (ANB) is a platform designed to help local companies to share data and confirm the authenticity and status of legal agreements via smart contracts.
According to a press release, the platform will create a consortium Data61 from CSIRO, law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and IBM. The goal is to create Australia's first large-scale intersectoral digital platform, which will be available to all companies in the country.
ANB will help the merchants to manage the lifecycle of contracts using digital technologies in an open, clear and transparent manner. We are talking about helping companies in the process of negotiations and signing of agreements, and the renewal of contracts upon expiration.
Moreover, the platform will allow organizations to use smart contracts to run specific events or processes.
Legal smart contracts can use the smart components related data received from devices of the Internet of things (IoT). Example is the use of sensors at the construction site. These sensors are able to record in the blockchain with the time and date of delivery. Once information is recorded, it can initiate a smart-contract between the construction company and the Bank. The Bank will receive notification that certain conditions are met, and will automatically carry out the transaction.
Finally, smart contracts can be used in combination with artificial intelligence and advanced Analytics to ensure compliance with Australian laws.
Natasha of Blich, head of legal blockchain and smart contracts at Herbert Smith Freehills, says:
Technologies such as the blockchain, seek to transform the legal sector, and change the global business landscape. They give companies a flexible with a forward thinking opportunities and are able to bring considerable value to our clients and the business community as a whole.
First, the consortium will test a platform ANB as a pilot project based on blockchain IBM. At a certain stage of its development, until the end of 2018, regulators, law firms, Australian banks and merchants will be invited to participate in the trials.


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There are many sleep aid, dietary-supplement products from the nutrition section of your local grocery or health food store. Some from big-name-brand, dietary-supplement companies. Can you take for granted that melatonin is therefore natural?
A dictionary definition of natural is "existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind."
What is Melatonin?
Melatonin used by our bodies is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. In his television episode, "Melatonin: Not a Magic Bullet for Sleep," Dr. Oz states,
"Melatonin is a hormone. It tells your body that it's nighttime and it's time to go to bed. It is not an herb, a vitamin, or a mineral. Hormones are naturally produced by your body as you need them. Which means it is very unlikely that someone has a melatonin deficiency. While a melatonin supplement could be considered natural, in most cases, it doesn't come from the earth."1
Using Melatonin is essentially undergoing hormone therapy. Any hormone therapy regiment should be carefully administered by a qualified practitioner so as to not create an imbalance or worse: unwanted side effects, thus potentially doing more harm than good. Melatonin is not a sleep hormone but is a stress hormone. Improper supplementation could trick the body to reduce the natural melatonin hormone it produces and excess amounts from supplementation can stress the body.
Where does Melatonin come from?
Bovine grade melatonin, also known as "natural", or animal, contains the actual extracts of the pineal gland. Because it comes from animal tissue, this grade of melatonin may be accompanied by viruses or proteins that could cause an antibody response. It is highly recommend that people stay away from it.
The alternative substance used in dietary supplements is synthetic or pharmacy grade melatonin C13H16N2O2, or 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, which is a compound produced in a laboratory from pharmaceutical grade ingredients.2
To summarize so far, Melatonin:
According to the definition of natural, melatonin, which is "made or caused by humankind", is not natural.
Is Melatonin Safe to Use?
"The word 'safe' is used very freely and loosely with this drug," (David Kennaway, University of Adelaide)4.
"Any person in the sleep world will tell you the same thing: melatonin is not harmless, is vastly overused and should not be used as a sleep aid to treat insomnia," (Michael Grandner, a sleep researcher at the University of Arizona)4.
Again referring to the television episode, "Melatonin: Not a Magic Bullet for Sleep," Dr. Oz states that possible side effects from doses of melatonin (2-3 mg or higher) include1:
Valerian Root: The Natural, Safe & Effective Choice
The Valerian plant (Valeriana officinalis) is native to both Europe and Asia and is now also grown in North America, has long been used medicinally, particularly for sleep -- the ancient Greeks wrote about its power in treating sleeplessness. It is the plant's root that is cultivated and processed for use in supplements.3
It has a sedative effect and useful in treating insomnia, particularly in helping to reduce the amount of time that it takes to fall asleep. Valerian is regarded as a mild tranquilizer and has been deemed safe by the German Commission E for treating sleep disorders brought on by nervous conditions. Unlike prescription or OTC sleep and anxiety medication, valerian is not habit-forming, nor does it produce a hang-over-like side effect.3
Valerian root has been used for centuries to regulate the nervous system and relieve insomnia, tension, irritability, stress, and anxiety. Valerian is also a natural pain reliever that reduces sensitivity of the nerves.3
Back to our definition of "natural", valerian root is "existing in or caused by nature." Valerian root is natural.
It is safe and effective in treating sleep disorders, nervous conditions as well as other important health benefits.
NutriRain's Delta Sleep utilizes fresh valerian root extracted within hours of harvesting. Fresh extract is a superior form of valerian root compared to common dry powders. First, fresh Valerian root is naturally extracted using a proprietary cold percolation process for peak purity and potency (a 4:1 concentration). Second while dry valerian found in most sleep aid dietary supplements will calm nerves, fresh valerian extract provides a broader application of benefits which include effectively supporting improved sleep quality, duration, relaxation and relief from stress and anxiety. Dry valerian found in most dietary supplements will calm nerves. Lastly liquid extracts such as NutriRain's Delta Sleep, are naturally broken down through the extraction process so as to be more easily, quickly, and fully absorbed and utilized by the body. It can be purchased at www.nutrirain.com .
Your immune system works hard to protect you from germs, viruses, and chronic illness. It could use your help. Here are some ways to provide your immune system with a well deserved boost and be healthy during this winter season.
1. Get adequate sleep.
You're more likely to catch a cold or other infection when you're not getting enough sleep as the following lab experiment demonstrates: When students at the University of Chicago were limited to only 4 hours of sleep a night for 6 nights and then given a flu vaccine, their immune systems made only half the normal number of antibodies.
Lack of sleep can also lead to higher levels of a stress hormone and may also lead to more inflammation in your body.
2. Exercise regularly.
Even a daily 30-minute walk can help your immune system fight infection better. Exercise can also boost your body's feel-good chemicals (endorphins) and help you sleep better. Both of which improve your immune system.
3. Eat a healthy diet.
Consumption of sugar curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria which can last for at least a few hours. Instead, eat more brightly colored fruits and vegetables including berries, citrus fruits, apples, red grapes, kale onions, spinach, garlic, sweet potatoes and carrots. These are rich in nutrients like vitamins C and E, plus beta-carotene and zinc. Consider making a green smoothie drink. A good one is found on GreenSmoothieGirl.com1.
Some botanicals have shown historically to provide immune boosting properties. Echinacea for example, encourages white blood cells and lymphocytes to attack invading organisms, thus increasing the number and activity of immune system cells. Elderberry (Sambucus) is high in a type of antioxidant called anthocyanins, which can help alleviate bothersome cold/flu symptoms. It also contains a property that stimulates the body's own defenses by producing anti-inflammatory molecules called cytokines.
A study2 published in the Journal of International Medical Research shows that the majority of flu patients given Elderberry (Sambucus) were completely symptom-free after just two days.
4. Relax, smile and laugh.
Stress can make you more vulnerable to illness. Chronic stress exposes your body to a steady stream of stress hormones that suppress the immune system. Do something you enjoy and that is relaxing. Click here for some relaxing tips.
Laughing is good for you. It curbs the levels of stress hormones in your body and boosts a type of white blood cell that fights infection.
5. Relationships.
Having strong relationships and a good social network is healthy. Studies show that people who feel connected to family and friends – whether it's a few close friends or a large group – have stronger immunity than those who feel alone.
Incorporating these suggestions can help boost your immune system and prepare you for a healthier wintertime season.
Related Products: NutriRain's Defense Immune contains fresh echinacea, elderberry, astragalus, eleuthero, yarrow and goldenseal in a convenient, fast acting, extract spray that you can take with you anywhere for immediate use.
2 U.S. National Library of Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016


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Newsflash: Inanimate 3D figure comes to life once hearing #socamusic for the first time! After much Kinect 3D cam experimentation, trialing a dozen motion capture apps and following a ton of DIY tutorials, this eureka moment made it so worthwhile! Bringing our first Hero to life for the first time was so gratifying to see. My eyes opened like saucers with excitement once it worked. The possibilities and promise of the experience we're creating keep coming closer to reality!
Full disclosure: what you see isn't a product of any dance moves I personally performed for the camera. You'll see those cutting room floor clips in the future. Instead, it was due to the very fortunate discovery of some amazing motion capture libraries containing thousands of pre-recorded moves. This particular dance loop is courtesy of Adobe Mixamo's huge online repository, which joins other free and public domain collections for creators to use. Pay-to-use libraries also exist and contain even more complex and detailed movements, but the Mixamo collection has everything we need. I naturally had to pair this with one of my faves this year, Machel Montano's ? "Jammin", to make it ?!
These library-sourced motions will make the bulk of key poses. I'll use Kinect-captured movements (i.e. me spinning and kicking for some confused and surely concerned neighbours) to fill in the gaps. In the hands of a talented storyboard artist and video editor (more resources I'll have to begin hunting for), cutting it all together with some dynamic camera work should produce very special results.
Future plans are to build Playmaas's own unique library of movements, mannerisms and signature styles for each character.
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