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Wolves: The debate is seldom rational
The wolf pot continues to boil in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Now, another state has been added to the stew. In Oregon, environmentalists are protesting the piecemeal removal of wolves from the Endangered Species list, hunters want less competition from wolves, and ranchers complain that wolves are killing their livestock. In eastern Oregon, where there is only one known breeding wolf pack, a federal judge temporarily halted a kill order on two of the pack's members. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife had hoped the targeted kill would "send a message to the pack to not kill livestock and change the pack's behavior."
Meanwhile, in Montana, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced the wolf harvest quota for the 2010 hunting season would rise to 186, up from 75 last year. The quota does not include the increasing number of wolves shot for bad behavior -- 145 in 2009. Since the estimated number of wolves in Montana is only 525, the state will soon see a reduction in the wolf population if the hunt goes as planned. When the public was asked to comment on the proposal to increase the total harvest, 1,500 comments flooded in -- a clear sign that wolves remain a hot issue.
Federal District Court Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula, Mont., is feeling that heat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to de-list wolves in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington and Oregon before Wyoming adopts an approved wolf management plan has been challenged by Defenders of Wildlife, among other groups. The stress level in Molloy's courtroom on the day he heard oral arguments was so high that one lawyer fainted, and the proceedings were suspended until she could be revived. A decision is expected this fall, so the question of hunting quotas may become moot if wolves are re-listed as an endangered species in all states where they live or roam.
Meanwhile, I continue to marvel at our ability to ignore facts about wolves while jumping on one bandwagon or another. A case in point: It was coyotes and not wolves that killed 23 lambs on a Bitterroot Valley ranch last month. The news article appeared in only one local newspaper and drew no comment from readers. Coyotes seem to have no champions on the environmentalist side of the issue, and ranchers take coyote depredation in stride, viewing it simply as a cost of doing business.
But earlier, a report of a wolf pack killing four miniature horses and chewing on an irrigation hose resulted in the pack being summarily executed. Last year, Montana's Livestock Loss Reduction and Mitigation Board paid out $142,000 to ranchers who filed for wolf depredation losses -- headline news! -- while no reparations were made for losses from coyotes, domestic dogs, mountain lions or eagles. In addition, the 56,000 sheep that died from non-predator causes went mostly unnoticed by the public.
It's obvious that wolves are not the only culprits here. The Associated Press reported that invasive weeds cause $415,000 in livestock production losses, plus undetermined reductions in wild game populations each year on Montana's Rocky Mountain Front alone. That information doesn't seem to bother either ranchers or hunters, nor has it corralled any new money for weed eradication.
Because many hunters remain convinced that wolves hurt hunting success, Montana State University studied elk to discover why populations decline in some areas and increase in others. The findings were perhaps surprising: Elk were more bothered by human activities -- including hunting and residential activity -- than by wolves.
In any case, vehicles bump off more wild game than predators do. But I haven't heard of any plans to eradicate cars or drivers.
I find that my sympathies are divided. In late winter, I walk daily on a lane that skirts a calving pasture on a local ranch. I've seen wolves crossing through the herd without even looking at the calves or cows; they're concentrating on pocket gophers and meadow voles for breakfast. The cows likewise ignore the wolves. The ranch manager worries that one day the wolves will sample a cute little black calf instead of their usual prey. I share his concern, but I also don't want to see another wolf killed.
When I watch wolves in the wild as they go about the tough business of survival, I know that they belong here. They should never again be exterminated, as they were in the 1930s. No matter how difficult the process, I hope wildlife managers, hunters, ranchers and environmentalists find a balance so that we can continue to live together.
Wendy Beye is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). She is an airplane pilot in western Montana who has tracked wolves since they first crossed the border between Canada and Montana in the 1980s.


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|Our experiments led to the discovery and first cultivation of SAR11, now named Pelagibacter.
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Scientists at Oregon State University have successfully cultured in a laboratory a microorganism with a gene for an alternate form of photochemistry an advance that may ultimately help shed light on the ecology of the world's oceans.
The microorganism is SAR11, the smallest free living cell known and probably the most abundant organism in the seas. By being able for the first time to study the SAR11 "proteorhodopsin" gene in a laboratory, researchers will be able to better understand how it is activated, its role in the life and survival of SAR11, and how it affects ocean ecology. The findings are being published today in the journal Nature.
Surprisingly, the SAR11 bacteria continued to grow normally whether or not there was light available – indicating to OSU researchers that the cell does not require this energy producing mechanism in normal conditions. It's possible, they said, that this alternate form of photochemistry serves as a "backup" system to provide energy to the cells when they face starvation in the open ocean, which often has very limited nutrients.
"It's exciting to learn more about another form of photochemistry that does not use chlorophyll", said Stephen Giovannoni, a professor of microbiology at OSU. "This proteorhodopsin gene, however, seems to have a subtle role in the life and survival of SAR11, and appears to be an auxiliary system to aid cell survival."
The level of interest in SAR11 is high, researchers say, because it dominates microbial life in the oceans, survives where most other cells would die, and plays a major role in the cycling of carbon on Earth. These bacteria may have been thriving for a billion years or more, but they have the smallest genetic structure of any independent cell and were only first discovered by OSU scientists in 1990.
Although tiny, because of their huge numbers SAR11 plays a major role in the planet's carbon cycle as a consumer of organic carbon. Its main energy generating system is the respiration of organic carbon, producing carbon dioxide and water in the process.
|Stephen Giovannoni contemplates a drop of seawater, which contains approximately one million bacterial cells. Credit: Lynn Ketchum, OSU EESC
Oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere was largely created and is maintained by photosynthesis, in which plants convert sunlight into biological energy through a process that requires chlorophyll. In the oceans, SAR11 is a partner in this process, recycling organic carbon and producing the nutrients needed for the algae that produce about half of the oxygen that enters Earth's atmosphere every day.
The carbon cycle ultimately affects all plant and animal life on Earth.
However, it's now clear that SAR11 has its own mechanism to use sunlight energy that does not involve chlorophyll. Rather, it uses retinal, the same protein used by the eyes of animals and humans to detect light, and serves as a "proton pump" to energize the cell membrane. Proteorhodopsin was only discovered in 2000, but until now, it had not been found in a living organism. It's still not totally clear, Giovannoni said, how this energy producing mechanism benefits the cell.
"When we turned the lights off, there was no mechanism for the proteorhodopsin gene to produce energy, but that didn't seem to make any difference in the growth rate of SAR11," Giovannoni said. "So we know that under normal conditions this alternate form of energy production is not required. This system may be there for emergencies. But it may still be very important to ocean life, and that's what we need to find out more about."


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Freshi Ice Sticks has re-opened its Shop in Souq Hijaz (Hijaz Mall) Makkah City. Now you can enjoy great taste of Freshi in Makkah (Mecca) City again. Below are some pictures of our shop.
Freshi Ice Sticks has re-opened its Shop in Souq Hijaz (Hijaz Mall) Makkah City. Now you can enjoy great taste of Freshi in Makkah (Mecca) City again. Below are some pictures of our shop.
Freshi Ice Sticks is participating in Gulfood 2014 exhibition. Here is the snapshot of official show preview.
Do you know that most of the regular Ice Creams contains saturated fat. Diets high in saturated fat have been linked to chronic disease, specifically, coronary heart disease. (CDC*)
99% Freshi Products doesn't contain such fats which regular Ice cream has.
* (CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mr. Tarik Mohamed Alwash is the man behind Freshi Ice Sticks, he was born in Berlin, Germany and Completed his Bachelors in Business Administration from King Abdualziz University, Saudi Arabia. He started the Ice cream business in 2008 and the "Freshi" Brand in 2010.
He is a leading Businessman across Middle East since 1989 and because of his remarkable Business Skills and Strategies, one of his firms ranked 27th Fastest growing business in Saudi Arabia; a report published by Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) in 2010.
He is very passionate about the Ice cream business overlooking all productions personally looking into day to day operations of Freshi Saudi Arabia and the franchisees.
Freshi Ice Sticks media team conducted a short interview of Mr. Tarik alwash recently, we would like to share the interview here.
Freshi Team: The Franchise Market is very positive in the Gulf region currently. How would you describe the market for Freshi Ice and what should people look for before entering the market?
Tarik Alwash: The market for Freshi Ice Sticks is very good; people are more and more orientated to healthy foods so there is a huge demand for healthy foods and also healthy Ice Creams. People should look for a good concept and a robust business plan which should highlight the goals and the strategy to make the business successful. But they also need to understand the local demands for these kind of products or business.
Freshi Team:From you highly experience in food and beverage. Why do you think Freshi will be a continuing success and where do you see the vision for the future going?
Tarik Alwash:People appreciate the facts and production of our Ice Sticks and they just love the products that we can see in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Customers are getting back again and again. They are also highly aware of our brand; they compare it with other brands and discover Freshi's unique features.
Freshi Team: With Freshi Ice products, please explain why the product separates you from the competition?
Tarik Alwash: Freshi Ice Sticks is a very unique product like I mentioned it is healthy. It has 100% fresh fruits ingredients, no preservatives and no chemicals and that is what makes us different from other brands, who normally stock their products from 6 months to a year. We offer our customers 50+ flavors which are also unique in the Ice Cream business.
Freshi Team:What are you looking for in an investor or Franchisee
Tarik Alwash: A franchisee must include the following characteristics.
Freshi Team:How will you support them in such a competitive market?
Tarik Alwash: A Franchisee will get full support from us in all means. He will receive a 400-page Operation Manual which shows even very small details of the business. Additionally he will get all the recipes for all the products in detail.
We also provide full training for the Operation Manager and the Production Manager. The Ice Cream cook will also be given one month training. We will also guide our Franchisee in design and construction of Factory and Branches. We will provide custom architectural plans for Factory and Branch. We will provide on-site support and guidance at the opening of the Factory and the first retail shop. We will conduct periodic evaluations and provide ongoing support for marketing and advertisement.
Freshi Team:What sort of investment might a Franchisee expect in terms of initial outlay and ongoing costs?
Tarik Alwash: As we are only offering Country wise Master Franchise. So The Franchise fee varies from one Country to another.
Freshi Team:Is this a very profitable business for the franchise
Tarik Alwash: Yes it is very profitable business as we can see from our own branches and as the numbers coming from other franchisees that are operating with us.
Freshi Team:What is your company slogan?
Tarik Alwash: Our slogan is "Taste of happiness"
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One of the aspects of perfect eyesight Bates discovered, was movement, especially oppositional movement. He found that people with defective sight perceived that objects were stationary while those with perfect sight could demonstrate when directed, that they noticed all objects slightly swaying and that if they tried to imagine objects stationary their vision worsened. Another facet was imagination, those with perfect eyesight, had bad imaginations, especially related to visual objects and visual memory.
What people with imperfect sight do is strain, tense and stare in attempt to see better but that just exacerbates the problem. To better your vision, you need to improve your memory of visual objects. Since you can only see such a small area best at once, the mind is a key component to vision. Bates recommends often to remember a black period, or a solid color like black in your memory and if you can do it perfectly the vision is perfect.William H. Bates wrote: ... The eye with normal vision, therefore, sees one part of everything it looks at best, and everything else worse, in proportion as it is removed from the point of maximum vision ... .
... Contrary to what is generally believed, the part seen best when the sight is normal is extremely small. The text-books say that at twenty feet an area having a diameter of half an inch can be seen with maximum vision, but anyone who tries at this distance to see every part of even the smallest letters of the Snellen test card—the diameter of which may be less than a quarter of an inch—equally well at one time will immediately become myopic. ...
The Cure of Imperfect Sight by Treatment Without Glasses(PDF link) p. 115.
Another thing Bates focused on was the duality between light and darkness -- which reminds me alot of the teachings of the three kayas: Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya and Dharmakaya. He advocated palming:
The purpose of this is to relax the eyes by seeing nothing but blackness, which those with imperfect sight have trouble with, but practice improves this. For the other extreme of vision or adjustment to white light he advocated sun treatment. For beginners it is best to just lay or stand where you can look at the sun with closed eyelids and sway slightly back with your head and neck. When that becomes comfortable you can escalate to opening your eyes for brief periods to the sun. If you think about it is very logical and profound -- if you cannot experience black or look at the sun without discomfort or seeing imaginary "floaters", how can you possibly have perfect eyesight? Again it is alot like Buddhist teachings -- if you cannot notice the emptiness, cognizance and unity of those two, which make up the mind's essence, how can you be happy and in control?
Now I don't want to get into a big debate with skeptics. If any myope in good faith is willing to print out a Snellen eye chart, I can give you instructions to help demonstrate that the vision is variable and that it can be improved temporarily in mere moments(and with diligent practice permanently). If you have 20/20 vision you can easily demonstrate the truth of this also by trying to stare and see a large area best for a prolonged period -- which will produce strain and lowering of the vision. I would also advise people to stick to Bates' book, his Better Eyesight Magazines and the work of his assistant and wife Emily Lierman/Bates, and forget "modern Bates teachers" or other types of modern vision teachers who teach nonsense and stray from the mind-bind connection that needs to be rekindled and the unity of darkness and light.
My questions to forumers here are what are the best practices in Buddhism to:
1) Help produce relaxation especially pertaining to a body-part like the eyes?
2) Improve memory, especially visual memory?
3) Facilitate non-attachment, especially regarding the organ of sight and visual outcomes?


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I thought I would elaborate a little more on CTIC for you...as my answer really didn't get into detail.
I sent a request for us to be friends so we can communicate without the world seeing.
CTIC is a stock that is really being pimped by the newsletters this week. It made some great gains...true...and one massive spike today.
I don't know how much stock knowledge you have, so I will "assume" not much, so don't feel insulted as I go along.
When these newsletters are sent out, the people sending them all ready have money invested before they send them. Then everybody jumps in...and one heck of a spike and lots of times the stock just falls on its face. The only way to play these types of stocks is to get in early...right away....take a ride that you are comfortable with and then bail out. I have seen so many do just like today, the original people (who send out the news letters bail and leave the rest of the people stuck at a loss. The smart ones jump in take a profit and jump out.
Now after this spike today, I would personally watch the stock and see where it is going. That is the way we day trade. Ray, Tony and I were watching it today and all had a concensus that it was too hot to handle right now. If it settles down a bit a starts growing then it might be worthy of our money, but not today.
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The following events occurred in 1992:
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- Unknown date: Quintin Black brand established.[1]
- 24 April: Norbert hatches.[citation needed]
- 25 May: Harry overhears Quirrell arguing with Lord Voldemort, and assumes that Snape is threatening Quirrell.[citation needed]
- 26 May: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, and Draco Malfoy serve detention in the Forbidden Forest with Rubeus Hagrid. They spot a dead unicorn and Harry encounters Lord Voldemort for the first time since his infancy.[citation needed]
- 4 June: Harry, Ron, and Hermione keep the Philosopher's Stone from Professor Quirrell, Quirrell dies and Lord Voldemort leaves the physical world once again without a body.[citation needed]
- 31 July: Harry, on his twelfth birthday, is visited by Dobby. He receives a warning from the Improper Use of Magic Office.[citation needed]
- August:
- Harry is rescued from 4 Privet Drive by Ron and Fred and George Weasley, and they go to the Burrow.[citation needed]
- Hermione Granger Makes fun of her little sister for breaking her pretend wand.
- Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys shop in Diagon Alley. In Flourish and Blotts, they meet Gilderoy Lockhart and Lucius Malfoy. Lucius slips an old school diary of Tom Riddle's to Ginny Weasley 's cauldron. He also starts a fight with Arthur Weasley.[citation needed]
- Between 1 September and 18 December: Armando Dippet dies.[citation needed]
- 1 September: Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Colin Creevey and Harper begin at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry and Ron miss the Hogwarts Express and fly a car to school.[citation needed]
- 8 September: The Chamber of Secrets is opened by Ginny Weasley, under the influence of Tom Riddle's diary.[citation needed]
- 31 October: The Chamber of Secrets is opened again and the basilisk petrifies Mrs. Norris.[citation needed]
- 8 November: Colin Creevey is petrified by the basilisk.[citation needed]
- Winter: A secret passage behind a mirror on the fourth floor caves in, forcing Fred and George to stop using it. It formerly led to Hogsmeade.[citation needed]
- December: Sometime during the week before Christmas, the British Ministry of Magic conducts a raid on Malfoy Manor, but fails to find anything.[2]
- 17 December: At the first meeting of the Dueling Club, Harry Potter speaks Parseltongue and many suspect that he is the Heir of Salazar Slytherin.[citation needed]
- 18 December: Justin Finch-Fletchley and Nearly-Headless Nick are petrified by the basilisk.[citation needed]
- 25 December: Hermione Granger finishes brewing Polyjuice Potion. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley use it to take on the appearances of Gregory Goyle and Vincent Crabbe, respectively, while Hermione accidentally turns partially into a cat.[2]
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- Cygnus Black III
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- Quirinus Quirrell[citation needed]
- Unnamed 'runt' dog of Marjorie Dursley.
- Nicholas Flamel[citation needed]
- Perenelle Flamel[citation needed]
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Pat Curran (15-4 MMA, 5-1 BFC) is already a Bellator tournament winner, but his ultimate goal has eluded him.
"I just want to be the champion and be considered one of the best featherweights in the world," he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio).
He's but one step away from another shot at a belt. On Saturday he meets Marlon Sandro (19-2 MMA, 2-0 BFC) in the finals of Bellator's "Summer Series" featherweight tournament, and he believes he has an edge that will put him in position for a fight with current champ Joe Warren.
Sandro's impressive resume and high-level pedigree isn't much of a concern. Curran, who competes on the MTV-televised main card at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., sees flaws in the Brazilian's game.
"He's a good standup fighter, but when he gets into exchanges, he starts swinging really wild," Curran said. "I feel that he leaves a lot of openings when he does. His chin is up in the air. He leaves his head wide open.
"I definitely feel I'll be able to land my shots and pick out my shots."
Curran did just that when he took on Ronnie Mann in the tournament's semifinal round. Picking his shots from outside, he dismantled the British fighter over three rounds en route to a unanimous-decision victory.
While the performance looked like a well-thought out plan, Curran said he simply was rolling with the punches.
"That's just how it unfolded as the fight went on," he said. "After the first round, I was beating him in the standup. I just decided to stay on the outside, pick my shots, and it just went on from there."
It would seem that employing that type of plan would work wonders for a fighter such as Sandro, but Curran didn't give many hints about whether he will play it by ear or follow a gameplan.
Clearly, though, if he's able to do what he says during the tourney finale, a date with Warren could be his destiny.
Thus far, Sandro has only lost to top-ranked featherweights. But Curran believes he is in that company, and he'll prove it Saturday.
"He trains with a lot of well-rounded guys, some of the best guys; Jose Aldo is the top featherweight in the world right now," Curran said of Sandro's famous training partner at Nova Uniao. "He's been around in the game a long time, so he's definitely experienced. I just feel like I'm the younger fighter. I have a lot longer career (ahead of me), and I want it more.
"So, I've just got to go into that fight with that mentality and try to dominate the whole three rounds."
Curran felt what it was like to be on the wrong end of domination when he fought Eddie Alvarez this past April for the lightweight title, and he doesn't want to revisit that feeling, much less the 155-pound weight class.
With experience under his belt, he feels a different fighter than the one who made a splash in that division. Featherweight is where he feels he belongs.
"The only thing that's really different is my confidence," Curran said. "Going into this tournament, I definitely have a lot more confidence. I believe and know I'm going to win the next Bellator tournament and become the Bellator featherweight champion."
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WEDNESDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- The delirium that sometimes follows surgery may leave older heart patients with lingering problems with their mental function, including memory and attention, a new study shows.
The findings call into question the prevailing belief that postoperative delirium -- which is very common among older people hospitalized for surgery -- usually gets better quickly, researchers said.
"Delirium after cardiac surgery has been thought of as a brief, reversible condition, but new research is suggesting that [mental] recovery for some people may take much longer than thought, and that there are long-term cognitive consequences," said study co-lead author Jane Saczynski, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester.
Saczynski, along with colleagues at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Aging Brain Center at Hebrew SeniorLife, both in Boston, tracked the one-year outcomes of 225 patients aged 60 to 90 who underwent either coronary-artery bypass grafting or heart-valve-replacement surgery at three hospitals in the Boston area. Each patients' mental functioning was tested before their surgery. Mental function was tested again in the days following surgery, as well as at one, six and 12 months post-surgery.
About half the patients (46 percent) developed post-operative delirium, which often involves symptoms such as confusion, disorientation about place and time, agitation, and other changes in thinking and behavior. Among those patients who developed delirium, 55 percent reported it lasted for two days or less and 35 percent said it lasted for three or more days.
Most surgical patients experienced a drop in mental functioning right after surgery, whether they experienced delirium or not. Among patients who became delirious after surgery, however, this drop in mental acuity was much steeper.
"More surprising is this impairment in [mental] function persisted for six months to a year after surgery," Saczynski said. "In comparison, patients who did not develop delirium had recovered their pre-surgical level of function by about one month after surgery."
At six months, for example, more than three-quarters of those who had not developed delirium had returned to pre-operative levels of mental functioning, compared to about 60 percent of those who had developed delirium.
At the one-year mark, the difference in the likelihood of returning to pre-surgical mental functioning among patients who had developed delirium compared to those who hadn't was not statistically significant, Saczynski said.
"But it's a very clear trend that there is a higher proportion of patients in the delirium group that are failing to reach their preoperative level of cognition," she said.
Knowing ahead of time that full recovery may take months longer than expected may help heart patients better prepare for it, said Christopher Grote, a neuropsychiatrist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. They may need to take more time off from work than their physical condition suggests, or exercise caution in making major financial or personal decisions until they're sure they are thinking as clearly as they used to.
"This kind of research helps to highlight the importance of identifying patients who need to be counseled, and might alert family, friends and co-workers the person might need time to be fully recovered," Grote said.
Still, according to the study, which is published in the July 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, it seems that even those patients who developed delirium eventually got better, Grote said.
"The major take-home [message] is that the patients who did get delirious got better -- but it took a pretty long time," he said.
Patients should also have their mental functioning tested before they leave the hospital, Grote added.
"You can't rely on casual conversation to know patients are having problems," he said. "Some are able to put up a social facade. They are chatty, witty and fun to be with, but when you start pushing you find out there's a problem."
Saczynski said the findings also suggest that rehabilitation programs may need to continue for longer than the typical three months .
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Just when you thought Motorola couldn't ride the wave from its popular Razr any longer, the once-staid, now-cool company rolls out its line of Krzr handsets. Styled similar to the Razr but with a few important improvements, the Motorola Krzr K1m casts a slim and striking profile that's sure to send cell phone fashionistas into a tizzy. As with its predecessor, the style-focused form factor entails some usability sacrifices in the controls, but the Krzr K1m ranks as the one of the prettiest cell phones we've seen thus far. On the downside, performance had its high and low points, and the Krzr K1m's features set, which includes Bluetooth, a megapixel camera, and support for EV-DO networks, doesn't offer any changes over Verizon's Razr V3m. And in all seriousness, just where did Motorola get the silly name? The Krzr K1m is so hyped that Verizon Wireless and Sprint announced availability within a week of each other, yet Verizon's version is the first to go on sale. You can get it for as low as $199 with service. (There's also a GSM version of the phone, the Krzr K1).
While we don't hide the fact that we're growing tired of the thin-phone phenomenon, we'll admit readily that the Krzr is getting us excited about diet handsets all over again. To put it mildly, the Krzr K1m is very pretty, so pretty that it makes the Razr look like some circa-1980s car phone. While the Razr was a one-trick pony with its design--thin from the side, yes, but also boxy and plain from the front--the Krzr is beautiful all around. At 4.05 by 1.73 by 0.67 inches, it has a slightly thicker profile than the Razr while also being taller and thinner when measured across its front face. The dimensions make the Krzr much more comfortable to hold in the hand, and it feels better when cradled against your face. Also, at 3.6 ounces (a tad more than the Razr's 3.3 ounces), it enjoys a more solid construction and a sturdier hinge. It's still a bit hard, however, to feel such a small phone vibrate when it's in your pocket.
As Moto is quick to point out, the Krzr includes a plate of hardened reflective glass on its front face. Though that sounded a bit gimmicky when we first heard about it, the result is undeniably appealing with a sleek and sharp look. The dark gray color is nice as well, though we're partial to the blue face on the GSM Krzr K1. On the other hand, the K1m's darker hue attracts fewer smudges and fingerprints than the K1m. Motorola promises the glass will withstand cracking and scratches, but we didn't try to prove that wrong. Another highlight was the shiny chrome plating on the handset's bottom end.
The postage stamp external display is a bit small for the phone's size, but it shows an acceptable 65,536 colors. You can view the date, time, signal strength, battery life, and caller ID (where available), and you can use the display as a viewfinder for self-portraits. The display disappears entirely when the backlighting is off, but a flick of any exterior button will activate it again. Alternatively, you can change the backlighting time to always-on.
The camera lens lies above the display, though it's disappointing that yet again there's no flash. On the upside, however, one of the phone's more interesting design features sits just below the display near the bottom of the front flap. Here are three touch-sensitive buttons for controlling the music player. Fortunately they are lit and usable only when the player is on--a wise design decision, as it's impossible to activate the player accidentally--but they can be too sensitive when the player is on. We paused out music unintentionally a few times, which was annoying. Overall, however, we'd favor the Krzr's touch controls above those on the LG Chocolate.
Completing the outside of the phone is a voice-dialing button on the left spine and a volume rocker and speakerphone/smart key on the left spine. A covered mini USB port sits on the left spine as well, but it's worth noting that, because it's the port for both the headset and the charger, you can use only one accessory at a time. The Micro SD card slot is located somewhat inconveniently behind the battery cover. We're glad you don't have to remove the battery as well, but we'd prefer to find it on the outside of the handset.
The Krzr's internal display measures a roomy 1.9 inches (176x220 pixels) and supports 65,536 colors. The result is a rich and vibrant screen that displays most anything well. Even Verizon's clunky standardized menu interface, which few people are crazy about, looks good here. You can change the backlighting time and the brightness, but no other options are customizable.


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One of the biggest challenges in elderly care is improving social involvement in seniors everyday lives. Senior isolation is not always thought of as a primary concern for seniors, but it should be. Studies have shown that social isolation, not only presents serious emotional risks, it also has a devastating effect on seniors' physical health. For these reasons, it's important that anyone charged with the care of an aging parent or relative does their best to ensure frequent social interaction and engagement.
At Visiting Angels, our elderly care providers not only provide vital companionship to many of our clients, we also help families find other ways to get seniors socially involved. We'd love to help you do the same, which is why we've put together the following short guide to keeping your aging loved one socially active.
It's easy to underestimate the risks of senior isolation. Since senior isolation is primarily thought of as a social and emotional issue, many people involved with elderly care assume that its effects don't extend to physical health. However, recent research has shown that social isolation has devastating emotional and physical effects on seniors.
Senior isolation has been shown to increase the risk for all of the following:
To properly combat senior isolation, we suggest encouraging social activity as part of your loved one's elderly care program. There are all sorts of ways you can encourage social activity for your loved one.
Some of these are easier than others, depending on the person and their preferences. The key, as with any elderly care plan, is to find a solution that works for your loved one and their lifestyle.
For more tips on making social interaction a part of your loved one's elderly care plan, or to discuss companion care services from a professional elderly care provider, call your local Visiting Angels today.
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Week of 12/07/2009 through 12/13/2009
* Meeting with Maria Lisa Johnson and Polo Catalani regarding the New Portlander program in the Office of Human Relations
* Meeting with Richard Harris, Director of Oregon State Department of Human Services, with Commissioner Saltzman, Chief Sizer, and Maria Lisa Johnson
* Community Workshop on Portland Plan at Wilson High School in SW Portland
* Citywide Wellness Program Strategic Direction Follow-up Meeting
* Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council Holiday Party
* Meeting with Dan Bates from the Government Relations Office regarding state and federal agendas
* Meeting with Yvonne Deckard, Director of the Bureau of Human Resources, and Lisa Turley, Director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications, regarding union contract negotiations
* Portland Public Schools High School Redesign Meeting at Cleveland High School
* City Council Wednesday Morning and Wednesday Afternoon Sessions
* Metro Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
* Meeting with Beckie Child, President of Mental Health America of Oregon; Chris Bouneff of National Association on Mental Illness Oregon state organization; and Angela Kimball of NAMI; with Chief Rosie Sizer; Commissioner Saltzman; and Maria Lisa Johnson
* Attended Oregonian Editorial Board interview with Mayor Adams, regarding North Reach Plan
* Meeting with Sallie Edwards, North Reach Plan manager, and Joe Zehnder, Principal Planner of the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability
* Meeting with Bob Sallinger of the Audubon Society, Mike Houck of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, and Ron Carley of the Coalition for a Livable Future
* Meeting with Celeste Lewis and others re: Styrofoam Trays at Ainsworth School and other sustainability concerns in Portland Public Schools
* Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations Holiday Party at the Laurelhurst Club - great location, great people
* Visitors Development Board Meeting (watches over funds from visitor taxes used to entice more visitors to visit)
*Meeting with Ann Beier, Director of the Office of Healthy Working Rivers
* Columbia Corridor Association lunch meeting featuring Bill Wyatt, Port of Portland, guest speaker
* Meeting with Roy Jay of the African-American Chamber of Commerce regarding next week's ordinance on contracting interview panels
* Meeting with Dave Woboril and Tracy Reeve, City Attorney's office, regarding potential additional protections for people living outside
* Parkrose Business Association Holiday event at The Grotto - so fun!
* Drop-in conversation with Mayor Adams regarding the budget
* Drop-in conversation with Commissioner Fish regarding the budget
* Drop-in conversation with Office of Neighborhood Involvement Budget Advisory Committee Steering Committee, regarding the budget
I did not do the following three events scheduled for Saturday, partly because of the freezing rain at my home at 650 feet elevation, and partly because I was wiped out after an even-busier-than-usual week:
* Genny Nelson farewell at Sisters of the Road Cafe
* Jefferson High School Alumni Dinner and Awards
* Jobs with Justice Grinch Party
Sunday morning I attended the Hometown Heroes event at the Oregon Air National Guard Base, applauding awards for returning veterans. I had to climb into the car through the hatchback and scrape off the ice before I could drive, but I figured that was the least I could do to thank the men and women who have given so much in defense of our country.
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Trying to make strategic sense out of social media leaves financial advisors with a sense of unparalleled confusion and anxiety. I should know. I am one.
All I hear these days is how everyone in the world uses social media networks—Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, in particular—to communicate in an exponentially more efficient manner. And everything seems to be fair game, from the latest photos of the grandkids to up-to-the-second "tweets" of life as it unfolds. The amount of personal, intimate data that people share today isn't something that we as financial advisors can ignore forever—we just have to figure out how we fit into all this.
I compare it to an awkward first dance in high school. You remember the one: deciding who steps where, hands up, hands down, swaying right or left, holding your breath for four minutes hoping that your date doesn't see you sweat. Nobody gave you a manual back then on how to dance, and today is hardly different. It was just last year that FINRA released Regulatory Notice 11-39, "Social Media Websites and the Use of Personal Devices for Business Communications," outlining how firms can use social media.
I've been in this business a long time, long enough to produce two college-bound kids and help merge and build a 26-person firm in the thick of a challenging economy. As president of Private Ocean, a wealth management firm in the Bay Area, I spend my days working directly with clients on financial planning and investment strategy. I also run Junxure, a software company based on the East Coast that offers the leading CRM in the industry. I'm passionate about what I do and I understand that technology is a tool that we use to help our clients. How we use that tool determines how successful we are in the long run.
Is anyone really an expert in social media? I set out to answer that question when approaching a social media strategy for Private Ocean. That sent me on a journey of talking to advisors, vendors and compliance attorneys as well as attending a handful of seminars on the subject, and everything came down to one word.
Private Ocean is an independent RIA, so we're under the regulatory scheme that makes us pretty cautious about sharing information online with our customers using these networks. I've seen what other firms do—Raymond James, for example just announced its guidelines on letting advisors use social media, and Research reported in its August issue that technology firms are popping up everywhere to help advisors stay compliant as they begin using social media.
At Private Ocean, what we've decided is that it comes down to email.
Basically you use filters for all correspondence, controls and checks and balances so that your firm isn't dispensing advice publicly or inappropriately. Thinking of social media interaction as email correspondence helps you determine what systems you already have in place for staying compliant.
Creating a tightly knit communications policy for social media is critical. At Private Ocean, we're taking that a step further and implementing a system for compliance using a third-party vendor.
Compliance issues aside, there are compelling reasons to start embracing it in your marketing. According to Tim Welsh a CFP himself and president of Nexus Strategy, LLC, a consulting firm to the wealth management industry, "Social media brings advisors another channel to communicate with clients and prospects and can help differentiate your firm in the marketplace. For example, advisors can start by creating a blog on their website to announce firm events, developments and other topics. They can then use Twitter to tweet about the blog post, directing people to your website. This integrated approach is simple, not too time consuming and highlights your firm's capabilities."
We recognize that there's a learning curve. Like a lot of technology, the marketing and hype for social media in the financial industry are far ahead of the audience, and there's still no concrete evidence of benefits to being an early adopter.
But younger clients don't communicate the way that their parents do, and in two years or 20, they'll expect their advisor to be on the same dance card. Let's just hope by then, someone will have written a manual on how to tweet the two-step.


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Jennifer Lopez tops People magazine's 2011 Most Beautiful list
Jennifer Lopez has made it to the top of People magazine's Most Beautiful list.
The New York-born "American Idol" judge beat out the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner and Eva Longoria.
"Rarely am I left speechless, but I feel honored," the 41-year-old singer told the magazine.
Jenny from the Block, whose current single "On the Floor" is No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart this week, is married to singer Marc Anthony and has twins with him. Her upcoming album titled "Love?" will be out in May. And, lest we forget, Lopez recently debuted a reworking of the classic "Venus" song in Gilette razor commercials and has attained the unique title of "Venus Global Ambassador."
"I don't want anybody thinking it's easy. It does take time and it's hard work. HDTV wide-screen is nobody's friend!" Lopez, she of the perfect posterior, said of her beauty regimen.
Other women who made People's list: singer Jessica Simpson, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, "Tangled" star Mandy Moore, "Desperate Housewives' " Dana Delany, Mrs. Tom Cruise Katie Holmes and "The Office's" Mindy Kalig and Ellie Kemper.
On the men's side, Zac Efron took top honors. The 23-year-old "High School Musical" alum took first place thanks to his abs, pecs and chest.
"I think it's important to remember to live in the moment and enjoy every day to the fullest," Efron told the magazine.
Efron, who also topped last year's list, is set to appear in Garry Marshall's star-studded "New Year's Eve."
Behind him were "Twilight" hottie Kellan Lutz and newly single Ryan Reynolds, People's sexiest man alive.
This year's Most Beautiful issue hits newsstands Friday.
Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige do chic eats for UNICEF
Jennifer Lopez's 'On the Floor' video premieres on 'Idol' [Poll]
Jennifer Lopez shines at annual amFAR benefit in France [pictures]
-- Nardine Saad
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Developing an MMO is a risky undertaking these days. The games are vast, complicated, and cost significant amounts of money and time to make—even compared to "normal" multimillion-dollar blockbusters releases. And though there are many battles to overcome after the initial development hurdle, the first can be trouble enough. Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, developer behind the upcoming Stargate Worlds, is learning that lesson right now, as the company is suffering from financial issues as it develops its first MMO.
Reportedly, employees of the company have not been paid for nearly a month as a result of belt-tightening times around the office. In sarcastic jest, an anonymous staff member started a mock web site recording how many days had passed since the employees received pay. A statement released by the company declares that it currently faces "the same cash-flow issues that all pre-revenue companies face."
However, the company made clear to Stargate fans worried about the status of the anticipated MMO that the project was still very much in development. "We continue to move forward on the Stargate Worlds project," the statement reads. "We recently completed a successful phase of closed beta testing and we will start a second phase early in 2009. We invite all of your readers to come to our site, check out our fantastic community and sign up for our beta."
Given the caliber of the Stargate license, it seems unlikely that financial trouble will pose too great a threat to the project. Stargate Worlds is set to fill the void left by Tabula Rasa with a sci-fi, high-tech theme and, of course, the beloved source material of the Stargate series. We've been keeping a close eye on the title and expect to report from the field with the next beta stage in the new year.


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The 49-year-old former prop forward played for Great Britain and helped his home-town team to famous wins over both New Zealand and Australian champions Manly on euphoric nights at Central Park.
Wane also won a Challenge Cup final at Wembley and was in the Wigan team that beat Saturday's Grand Final opponents Warrington on their only previous meeting at Old Trafford, the 1987 Premiership final.
But that will all pale into insignificance if, six weeks after guiding them to victory at Wembley, he can complete the rare league and cup double in his second season in charge.
"When you are a player you have 12 other players on the field and all the bench players as well," Wane said. "You are not isolated.
"As head coach, the buck stops with you. If you don't perform, you are sacked. If you perform, you stay in a job.
"It is pressure but a good pressure. That is what I enjoy. I love the pressure in this job and I love being in charge of what we do."
Wane, who was assistant to Australian Michael Maguire when the Warriors won the 2010 Grand Final, enjoyed his finest moment when they beat Hull in the Challenge Cup final in August which earned him a contract extension and now he has his sights set on even bigger glory.
"The weekend at Wembley was the best weekend of my life, no doubt about it," he said. "I loved it. I loved the way we performed, the win, everything we did afterwards. I loved it all.
"And that is what I want. I want to be in those big games and we have got another one this weekend. It means everything to me. If I could get a double this weekend it would be a dream of a season."
It would also mark a fairytale finish for popular Australian Pat Richards and England internationals Sam Tomkins and Lee Mossop, who will all pack their bags after the World Cup and embark on new careers in the NRL.
Richards returns to Wests Tigers with Wane's blessing after giving eight years' splendid service to Wigan and the coach has also come around to accepting the loss of Tomkins and Mossop, two players he helped bring through the club's junior system.
Tomkins burst onto the scene as a fresh-faced teenager with five tries on his debut in a Challenge Cup-tie against Whitehaven in 2008 and Wane would not be surprised to see him go out with a bang too.
"He does great things," Wane said. "He wants to compete and win big games. That is what makes him the player he is.
"There is no bigger stage than this. His last game, a Grand Final. It is what dreams are made of."


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HERMITUDE, internationally admired for their masterful instrumental productions, return to the fray with their 'Rare Sightings' EP.
Recorded during their recent worldwide trip that took in a number of live shows in different destinations ranging from Japan, Norway, Barcelona, London, Paris and San Francisco.
Building on from the critically adored 'Tales of the Drift' (ACE019 – over 3000 sales to date!!), 'Rare Sightings' exhibits the lush, melodically rich Latin and Reggae influenced Hip Hop productions they are renowned for.
So renowned are they that DJ KENTARO (NINJA TUNE) had them as special guests at his worldwide album launch in Japan earlier this year.
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Site allows easy fan access to select BOOM! titles every day
A comic page a day keeps the boredom away
July 14th, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) — BOOM! Studios today launches the BOOM! Studios Webcomic site at www.boom-studios.com, allowing readers to enjoy online access to select BOOM! titles for free! BOOM! Studios will be releasing a page a day from six different series beginning with the site's historic July 14th launch.
Starting off, readers will be able to read the critically acclaimed fan-favorites NINJA TALES, ZOMBIE TALES Volume 1, HERO SQUARED, 2 GUNS, SHMOBOTS, and CTHULHU TALES Volume 1! BOOM! will be continuing to do this all year round with many different series.
The first salvo of pages features a wide variety of incredibly talented creators, from a ZOMBIE TALE by KINGDOM COME writer Mark Waid with Marvel Comics artist Carlos Magno, to legendary FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE creators Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, as well as writer Steven Grant, known for his original run on THE PUNISHER. SHMOBOTS writer Adam Rifkin is no slouch either, having directed cult-faves such as DETROIT ROCK CITY and THE DARK BACKWARD. Rifkin is also well known for scripting the feature films MOUSEHUNT and UNDERDOG. These are just a few of the stellar talents on tap for BOOM!'s new initiative.
At launch, each series will have a handful of pages already posted so that fans can immediately sample the tone, characters, and storyline of each series. Thereafter, BOOM! will update each series with a page a day, averaging five pages of content per series, per week.
"This is a great way to get the word out about BOOM! titles," said Chip Mosher, Marketing and Sales Director for BOOM! Studios. "When people come to the site for free comics, they'll be able to take a look at the other quality books we're putting out. The interface ties all the parts of our website – the store, current titles, free stuff – into one beautiful package. New fans who might be stopping by for cool zombie or Cthulhu content can get turned on to what BOOM!'s doing across the board and check out the print editions in local comic book shops or at Amazon.com and mass market bookstores via our distribution deal with Perseus Books. We expect that people who aren't BOOM! fans will discover our series and titles and be excited to own print copies."
This is not BOOM!'s first foray into the digital distribution of their titles. Earlier this year, BOOM! and MySpace, the world's most popular online social network, announced a partnership to provide the MySpace Comic Books community with free editions of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, NORTH WIND. Throughout the five-issue mini-series, MySpace users were able to view online or download all the issues of NORTH WIND for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the day each issue hit store shelves.
After pioneering the first simultaneous release of a comic book online and in stores with NORTH WIND, issue #1 sold out and went to second printing, and BOOM! Studios saw an unprecedented 30% increase in orders from issue #3 to issue #4.
"We're seeing a greater demand for digital comics, whether it be from casual readers or hardcore fans," said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. "Partnering with MySpace showed us that releasing our books for free online actually helped our sales. After sampling BOOM! comics electronically, readers went out to buy physical copies. The BOOM! Webcomic site will continue spearheading this game-changing initiative."
"Working in the entertainment industry I see that, every day, the internet keeps changing things," said Ross Richie, Co-Founder of BOOM! Studios. "Companies are shaped around the internet, but for BOOM!, we're shaping the internet around us."
The BOOM! Studios Webcomic site goes live July14th at www.boom-studios.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
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The game your G-con was made for; Time Crisis made its first appearance on the PlayStation back in 1998. Ported from the legendary Namco arcade version, Time Crisis quickly became the benchmark by which all other shoot 'em ups were judged. After the second instalment honed various glitches in its next-gen incarnation, there seemed little left for Namco to improve upon. But then they released Time Crisis 3, with a raft of new developments, including the ability to switch between weapons, and the ultimate shooting game was born...
The plot's as wafer-thin as ever, (something about a Mediterranean island being besieged by a nefarious corporation) but why get bogged down with too much detail and overly long cut-scenes when you can enjoy this genre classic for what it is - a top slice of instantly gratifying trigger-squeezing action. Time Crisis 3 introduces the ability to switch between weapons that you've acquired by pointing off-screen and cycling through the four choices. On hand are a pistol, shotgun, machine gun, and most impressively, a grenade launcher. Handy for taking out armoured tanks, helicopters, jeeps, ninja terrorists (yep, they're back), that sort of thing.
So, accompanied by your partner against crime (either real or CPU), you'll engage in some furious gun battles in a variety of locations, including the initial level's beach setting, and a host of atmospheric areas chock-full of gun-fodder to sate your itchy trigger finger. The other thing you'll notice about Namco's third chapter is the inclusion of a health bar for some goons too - they're going to need more of your lead-laden attention than the average enemy - hit them three times in a row and they should die like a good, er, bad guy though.
In addition to the standard arcade mode, new Rescue and Crisis modes have been incorporated to keep you blasting long after you've saved the day. And, for the first time, a lovely lady makes an appearance as something other than a hostage. Alicia is a member of a local resistance group who apparently has her 'own agenda' - and you'll play her for a brief stint, just to mix things up a bit. It's all good, and from the minute you start playing Namco's masterpiece, you'll be hooked...
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Behind the Scenes: Sticky Toffee Pudding at John Dory Oyster Bar, NYC
Spring is finally (hopefully, actually) around the corner, but we wouldn't have gotten through the winter without desserts like the sticky toffee pudding at The John Dory Oyster Bar, which is warm, gooey, and comforting in all the right ways.
If you're not familiar with sticky toffee pudding (read: British) you may be surprised that a) British pudding bears no resemblance to the Snack Packs your mom sent with you in kindergarten and b) the key ingredient to sticky toffee pudding is dates. But I suppose "warm date cake with toffee sauce" doesn't have the same ring to it.
Click through the slideshow to see how The John Dory Oyster Bar makes their version (read: earl grey infused whipped cream)!
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Shohar Ki Mohabbat Hasil Karne K Liye Wazifa In Urdu
Shohar ki mohabbat hasil karne k liye ta husool e maqsad awal aakhir 11 11 martaba Durood Sharif k sath rozana 1250 martaba Al Kabeer parhein or pani par dam kar k pilayen.
Har Kisam Ki Bandish Ka Tor
Awal Aakhir 11 bar Durood SharifYeh sab parhany ke baad pani par dam kar lein or jis par bandish ho wo is mein se piye is niyat se ke is par jo bhi bandish hai Allah Pak usay khatam farma day. Kuch pani bacha lein or us bachay huway pani se apna moo or hath dhoyen. Insha Allah 11 din ke amal se aap ki tamam bandish khatam ho jayegi.
English – Sometimes jealous individuals who cannot bear achievements of others accomplish black magic/ Bandish/ Jadu about folks's youngsters, business, proposals of woman's marriages etc for drawing a line under and destroying of which. If you are facing these difficulties, raise for support of Allah Azzawajal with this wazifa, Insha Allah Azzawajal you're going to get rid of those people problems. This wazifa is extremely effective for breaking each kind of closure/ bandish/ Jadu.
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Darood sharif (11 times)
Surah Muzammil (1 time)
Surah Kafiroon, Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, Surah Wannas & Ayat-al-Kursi (11 instances every)
Darood sharif (11 times)
Once reading all together with blow on many water and claim the suffering person, woman, or boy to drink several of water and get away from some water. Then wash hands and wrists and face with all of remaining water. Continue this for eleven days. INSHA ALLAH AZZAWAJAL any time 11 days all problem/ bandish/ magic/ Jadu is usually removed.


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4 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress
Financial stress and anxiety can have consequences that stretch far beyond your bank account, reducing emotional and physical well-being while making avenues to real positive change all the more elusive.
If you're among the more than 60% of Americans who cite money issues as a significant source of stress, don't despair: There are steps you can take today to help you worry less and reclaim control of your financial future.
Even if the numbers aren't what you'd hope, having an awareness of how much money you have can help you feel more in control of your financial life. In turn, you have the breathing room to begin planning proactively and effectively for your future.
Next, subtract the expenses you cannot live without or easily reduce/remove from your monthly income, including your monthly mortgage or rent, a car payment, utility bills and at least the minimum amount due for student loans, credit cards or medical bills.
The remaining funds should cover not only more discretionary expenses such as food, gas/commuting expenses, cable or your cell phone, but also be directed toward a real savings regimen. Eventually, you'll strive to save at least 10% from each paycheck. Your first step, however, should be to get in the habit of saving some amount of money consistently. Paying yourself from each paycheck, in the form of consistent contributions to an emergency savings fund, belongs in this category, too. With an emergency savings fund, you're less likely to be derailed by unexpected expenses such as medical needs or car repairs.
If the number you're left with is negative after you've tallied all of your expenses and set aside money to save, aim to cut one or two expenses. If dining on leftovers and/or using coupons helps you spend just $15 less on each grocery store trip, for example, that could mean an additional $40 or $50 in your bank account at the end of each month.
Using a free budgeting app or small notebook you keep in your purse or pocket, track every penny you spend for at least one month. Finding out where your money really goes can be an eye-opening—and life-changing—experience. Eventually, try to match your spending more closely to these budget percentages:
To learn more about ways to manage your money and build your financial confidence, take advantage of free resources recommended by The Center for Consumer Financial Education. An experienced financial professional or planner can also be an invaluable ally as you work to take charge of your financial life—no matter your unique set of circumstances and resources.
Though sticking to a budget can be difficult for many, the issue may often be less about willpower than steering clear of certain forms of payment that don't serve your personality or goals.
In fact, studies recently published in Psychology Today suggest shoppers typically don't associate card transactions with the same amount of "loss" they feel when paying with cash. The publication also reports that the lights and music in retail stores create distractions that make people less mindful about how much they spend.
Experiment to find out what works for you. For example, take your credit and debit cards out of your wallet for a set period of time and stick to cash. Or skip a few trips to the mall and shop online to eliminate in-person temptations to purchase items beyond your "true needs." When you do hit the mall for a bit of "retail therapy," a brief walk outside provides a health-boosting dose of Vitamin D which can raise your endorphins and lower stress levels.
Though it may seem farfetched at first, the truth is you can reduce money-related stress by making a few simple changes to your financial lifestyle. Invest in your financial well-being today and you may be surprised by the dividends those actions pay—in all areas of your life—tomorrow.
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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - In what order should you aquire your concept art skills? Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Random Musings View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "In what order should you aquire your concept art skills?" Flynnitjunior memberMember #Joined: 13 Sep 2017Posts: 2Location: Austria Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:21 pm I am talking especially to veterans in this field as this page seems dead I'm trying my luck to reach out to one of you ^^. I have a question regarding skills that you need in concept art. Can you help me with arranging those points according to importance/after what you should learn first, or do you have a custom list for yourself? I have organized these points after three categories, those are just for overview though. So if you find that for example "shot composition" is more important than "continuity" then please rearrange them the way you think they belong. Lastly, I've listed some style directions where i'd thank you tons if you help me order them according to importance regarding what you need to be capable of when you do concept art. Your aid is greatly appreciated so I thank you a lot for your help! xoxo from Flynnit ___ Now comes the points ___ Fundamentals in Art: - Line - Perspective - Anatomy - Proportion and Placement - Form and Construction, Depth - Value and Light - Gesture - Composition - Colour Theory - Texture and Surfaces - Traditional Art (Strong Knowledge in coal and Ink drawing + one of the ones mentioned in "Basic Knowledge. Basic Knowledge how to handle Aquarell, Gouache, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Coloured pencils and practiced them) ___ Specifically for the field: - solid understanding of all the different surface treatments, making them readable - Surprise: Making a piece look interesting/breaking rules to create tension - Creating colour moods: knowing what colours produce what moods - drawing models, knowing about furniture, functional structure of machines, basic structure of buildings - asset list: knowing about what is needed in detail (objects and the such) an when drawing a concept piece for a medium - Speed - Keeping Deadlines - Being able to finish a piece work, knowing when a piece is ready (neither too early nor too late) - Continuity: being able to maintain a continuous style or feel across a project - basic understanding of physics that has an impact on visuals - Knowledge of production processes like: knowing about the process in which films are made, knowing about the process in which games are made - Knowing how to communicate with members of all teams (like Programming) ___ [b]Skills/Knowledge: - storytelling - shot composition - film principles (like frog perspective, establishing shot) - film techniques - original thinking, out of the box thinking - consuming different kinds of media (anime, games, movies, series ...) - different kinds of genres (sci-fi, phantasy, thriller ...) - calligraphy - evolution and the functions of different animals and why their features are the way they are ___ ___ Extra Point: Fundamentals (are they?) in stylisitc direction - Technical Drawing - Realism - Caricature - Exaggeration - Matte Painting (High-skilled photo editing) - Design Principles Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Random Musings All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


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Located 3 minutes of walk away from the Grand Bazaar, and 12 minutes of walk from the Blue Mosque, St Sophia and the Topkapi Palace , Hotel Niles Istanbul aims to offer its guests a convenient setting for exploring the old city.
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Imminent rains will jeopardize response to Sudans conflict, aid agencies warn
Seasonal rains due in Sudan and South Sudan will exacerbate already dire conditions in refugee camps, restrict travel and access, and heighten the risk of disease, a group of leading humanitarian agencies warned today. The rains, which in some places have already started, will make many roads impassable, trapping people in unstable areas and deepening the current hunger crisis.
Sustained, broad access for aid provision, freedom of movement for civilians, and the opportunity to plant this year's crops are vital to save lives and will only be fully possible with a cessation of hostilities within and between the two countries.
Jon Cunliffe, South Sudan Country Director for Save the Children: "A toxic combination of conflict, rising food and fuel prices, and severe cash shortages is having a devastating effect on the civilian population in both countries. With the rains on the way the situation could not be more critical. We urgently need the fighting to stop so that we can get access and children can be protected from violence, deprivation, displacement and recruitment."
In Sudan's South Kordofan and Blue Nile states, reports suggest continued instability means that some families have not yet planted their seeds, which could potentially lead to severe food shortages later in the year. The insecurity also means children are not going to school. Access to all areas is needed urgently before the rains make getting assistance to communities even harder.
The conflict and hunger in South Kordofan and Blue Nile are driving record numbers of people across the border, with an estimated 151,000 refugees from these states in Ethiopia and South Sudan. In May, in a single day, 700 people arrived at Yida camp in South Sudan's Unity State. This compares to an average of 287 a day in April, and 83 in February and March. Recent arrivals take the total number in Yida to nearly 30,000, increasing the pressure on agencies already struggling to cope with water stress, sanitation, violence, reproductive health and child protection.
Supply Routes in Jeopardy
Ibrahim Kallo, emergency field coordinator for the International Rescue Committee in Yida said: "Those arriving in the camp in recent weeks are visibly exhausted and malnourished after walking for four or five days with little food or water, and some children show signs of severe malnutrition. Women are being raped and assaulted, both on the journey and once they arrive. Fear of hunger is likely to trigger a further wave of displacement in the coming weeks, as people try to get out before the rains make the trek across the border more arduous."
In Jamam Camp in South Sudan's Upper Nile agencies are struggling to provide 37,000 refugees with even as little as five litres of water per person per day, far less than emergency standards. Despite hydrological surveys and many attempts to drill new boreholes no sustainable new water sources have been found and thousands of refugees will need to be moved. The rains will make things harder – potentially causing flooding and spreading disease.
Agencies are also concerned that supply routes to camps could be cut off, restricting their ability to bring in medical and other supplies, as well as making it harder to conduct medical evacuations. Instability in Unity state has already led some agencies to evacuate staff from Bentiu and consider direct flights from Juba to the camps, which would be expensive and cause delays.
"After more than ten months of fighting, with no sign of peace, we're on the path from crisis to catastrophe. The coming rains could make life for refugees unbearable and bring the threat of waterborne disease. The world needs to wake up to the true cost of conflict for people who have already suffered so many years of war," Oxfam's Deputy Country Director for South Sudan, Johnson Byamukama said.
Agencies signing the release: Christian Aid, International Rescue Committee, Oxfam, Refugees International, Save the Children
For more information or to arrange interviews with any of the agencies, please contact:
Janna Hamilton, Oxfam media officer in Juba, +211 9564-83718,
or Juliet O'Neill, Oxfam media officer in Ottawa, Canada +613 240 3047
Information about what each agency is doing and where they are working:
- Oxfam implements development and humanitarian relief programmes in both Sudan and South Sudan. In Sudan, Oxfam provides water, sanitation and livelihoods support to 315,000 people in Darfur and is working through a partner in Southern Kordofan to provide emergency assistance and livelihoods programming. In South Sudan, Oxfam works in communities and with returnee populations providing clean water, livelihoods support. Oxfam also provides clean water and sanitation in Jamam camp in Upper Nile state, where there are currently 37,000 Sudanese refugees from the conflict in Blue Nile State.
- Christian Aid through its partners HARD and SUDRA is providing Non Food Items to people displaced from contested region of Abyei as well as the many refugees who continue to flee fighting across the border in Sudan's Blue Nile and South Kordofan states. The agency is preparing for a large rise in the number of returnees and displaced people arriving in South Sudan.
- The IRC is working in Yida camp where it has built a Women and Girls Wellness Center to provide a range of reproductive health care services and assistance for women and girls who have been sexually assaulted while fleeing to South Sudan and after their arrival. Services include deliveries, pre- and post-natal care, family planning, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, specialised care for survivors of rape and abuse, counselling, and health education.
- Refugees International advocates for more effective provision of assistance and protection for people displaced by the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan, and for a voluntary, safe and dignified process for people departing to South Sudan. Refugees International is researching the heightened risk of statelessness for southerners denationalized by the Government of Sudan and advocating for increased capacity to adjudicate applications for South Sudanese nationality in Khartoum and Juba.
- Emergency programming is a crucial part of Save the Children's work. Even before the latest round of fighting, Save the Children was helping thousands of children forced to flee their homes. The organisation establishes Child Friendly Spaces and provides education in emergencies, traces families for lost children, implements emergency nutrition programmes, and distributes non-food items.