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Evaluating effect of obesity per se and the metabolic syndrome as a whole on the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key factor in developing a comprehensive public health approach to reduce morbidity and healthcare resource consumption. While there is considerable evidence to support increased risk of CKD in obese individuals and those with the metabolic syndrome, this relationship may be influenced by several factors. These include confounding variables, anthropometric measures, the end-point studied (e.g. development of early stage CKD, progression to end-stage renal disease or mortality), and the complex interrelationship between the various components of the metabolic syndrome. The study by Cao et al. in the current issue of BMC nephrology examines the impact of obesity on CKD risk in people with and without co-existing metabolic syndrome. The findings of this large, prospective study illustrate a clear correlation between increased body mass index (BMI) and risk of CKD regardless of whether or not there is co-existing metabolic syndrome. While the presence of the metabolic syndrome confers some additional risk of CKD in overweight and obese individuals, its effect is relatively modest and accounts for only 26 % of the risk associated with increased BMI. We discuss the complex epidemiological and methodological context in which these important findings should be understood, and their implications for public health and for individual patients and healthcare practitioners.
Identifying individuals at increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important, yet difficult undertaking. Its importance is related both to the high prevalence of CKD , and to the profound effect that its progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD) has on mortality, morbidity, quality of life and healthcare resource consumption [2, 3]. Establishing the risk factors and markers for CKD is key in developing a comprehensive public health approach that may include screening, patient education, life-style modifications, pharmacotherapy and other interventions to decrease CKD and subsequent ESRD . The difficulties in achieving this goal, however, are formidable. CKD is a highly heterogeneous condition. Most people with CKD have mild, asymptomatic, reductions in glomerular filtration rate (GFR), or mild proteinuria, while a minority of patients at the other end of the CKD spectrum are afflicted with ESRD, and suffer its heavy toll on their health and well-being . Therefore, the meaning of an association between a given variable and CKD as a whole is often unclear. For some conditions associated with CKD, such as hypertension, distinguishing cause from effect is often problematic. Finally, the complex, often confounding, interrelationship and overlap among the many risk factors that have been implicated as contributing to the development of CKD can make it quite hard to isolate independent risk factors . The case of metabolic syndrome and its components, obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, illustrates the murkiness in which the epidemiological research of CKD risk must navigate.
Obesity and overweight may appear as straightforward, easily studied, potential risk factors for CKD. Indeed, compelling evidence has been found for an independent association between BMI and CKD risk in healthy men , and hypertensive adults . One very large study of more than 320,000 patients who had undergone screening health check-ups between 1964 and 1985 found that the long term risk of ESRD was strongly and independently associated with being overweight or obese, with an odds ratio as high as 7 in extreme obesity (BMI>=40) . Other studies, however, found that the apparent association of BMI with stage 3 CKD, was no longer significant after adjustment for other cardiovascular risk factors . A study of patients who already had stage 3–5 CKD, showed no association between BMI and reduction in eGFR . Furthermore, the location of body fat, by anthropometric measures such as waist to hip ratio (WHR) was found in some studies to be more important than BMI per se in predicting CKD and mortality , whereas others found waist circumference and BMI (but not WHR) to be useful predictors of CKD risk . In terms of predicting ESRD and mortality in CKD patients, BMI shows a relatively consistent U-shaped association with clinical outcomes, with the best outcomes observed in overweight and mildly obese patients, while low BMI is associated with worse outcomes in all patients, independent of severity of CKD . In contrast, a higher waist circumference was consistently associated with increased mortality .
The examination of metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for CKD entails additional complexity. The very definition of metabolic syndrome has eluded full consensus, and even small variations in criteria may affect results in studies of large patient cohorts. Even with efforts towards a more widely accepted definition , there may be considerable heterogeneity among patients since only 3 of 5 criteria need to be met, and, thus, different patients might be defined as having metabolic syndrome based on different findings. Additionally, the clustering of several risk factors into one variable may either mask or artificially enhance associations between predictor and outcome and make them more difficult to interpret. Nevertheless, an association between the metabolic syndrome and an increased incidence of CKD appears to be well supported by empirical data [15, 16].
The article by Cao et al. in this issue of BMC nephrology is a welcome addition to our knowledge and understanding of this complex issue. It presents the results of a large scale prospective observational cohort study assessing the independent impact of obesity with or without co-existing metabolic syndrome on the risk of new onset CKD . In view of the potentially modifiable nature of obesity and at least some of the other components of metabolic syndrome, information about the relative contribution of each abnormality to the development of CKD has potentially significant clinical implications.
Cao et al. describe a cohort of 6852 Chinese individuals from Changsha, central south China, who were prospectively followed for an average of 54.3 months. The cumulative incidence of new onset CKD (defined as development of either eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or isolated positive proteinuria during the follow up period) in this cohort was recorded . Overweight and obesity was highly prevalent and found in more than 40 % of the study patients. As expected, the incidence of metabolic syndrome significantly and positively correlated with increasing body mass.
Cao et al. showed that the cumulative incidence of CKD increased stepwise with higher BMI category independent of the presence or absence of metabolic syndrome. The hazard ratios for new onset CKD were 1.82 (95 % CI, 1.36-2.42) in overweight and 3.82 (95 % CI, 2.47-6.12) in obese individuals without metabolic syndrome when normal weight individuals without metabolic syndrome were considered as a reference group. More interestingly and similar to individuals without metabolic syndrome, obesity was found to independently increase the cumulative incidences of new onset CKD in those with coexisting metabolic syndrome. The excess risk mediated by metabolic syndrome in the association between BMI (as a continuous variable) and CKD was 26 %. As higher BMI significantly and positively correlated with metabolic syndrome, this finding means that only 26 % of the CKD risk induced by BMI can be explained by associated metabolic syndrome. Not unexpectedly, the risk of CKD rose in stepwise fashion as the number of components of the metabolic syndrome increased, further emphasizing the complex interrelationship between individual components of the syndrome and their simultaneous contributions to the development of CKD.
Thus, this well performed large-scale study shows independent and joint adverse associations between BMI and incident CKD, whereas other metabolic parameters have additive effects on this risk. Although interest in the association between obesity, metabolic health and CKD has been longstanding, several prior large scale studies have missed the critical point of stratification of the analysis by the absence or presence of the metabolic syndrome and, therefore, did not answer the question whether metabolic health modifies this association [6–8]. Thus, Cao et al. should be commended for evaluating this clinically significant point. However, another recently published prospective epidemiological study of 21,840 participants studied associations between obesity, metabolic health, and the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and yielded different results . This study showed that the metabolic syndrome, but not increased BMI, is a powerful risk factor for ESRD. Moreover, higher BMI was associated with lower risk of ESRD in those without the metabolic syndrome, whereas no association of BMI with ESRD risk was observed in those with the metabolic syndrome. Certainly, these results have added further complexity to our understanding of how obesity, metabolic syndrome and CKD, might be associated. Profound differences in studied populations and methodology can, at least partially, explain the discrepancy between these studies. First, race and age differences were prominent: Cao et al. evaluated young Asian participants, whereas Panwar et al. focused on white and black participants who were significantly older. Indeed, aging is associated with considerable changes in body weight and more importantly, composition . Moreover, the relative risk of adverse outcomes associated with obesity decreases with increasing age, and the BMI value associated with the lowest mortality is higher in older than in younger adults . Though no data evaluating BMI as an independent risk factor for CKD in the elderly exist to date, one would expect that aging can modify the association of BMI with CKD. Additionally, methodological variations can result in different conclusions: Panwar et al. examined the independent associations of BMI and metabolic health with risk of ESRD, while Cao et al. evaluated these associations with risk of early CKD. It is quite possible that increased BMI can be an independent risk factor for early CKD in patients with normal baseline kidney function, but not for ESRD. Moreover, several previous studies have shown that higher BMI may be “protective” in patients with advanced stages of CKD and associated with improved survival . Although the physiological mechanisms underlying this ‘obesity paradox’ are not well understood, poor nutritional status, protein energy wasting and inflammation, which often coexist with lower BMI in advanced CKD, are thought to be major underlying mechanisms responsible for increased mortality in this population . Clearly, the effects of BMI and coexisting metabolic parameters on the risk of development and progression of kidney disease are modified by several important demographic and clinical factors; thus, critical analysis of current literature addressing this complex subject is crucial for clinicians faced with the uncertainty caused by the disparate results of different clinical studies.
The study by Cao et al.  was not designed to elucidate mechanisms that may explain the nexus between metabolic syndrome, obesity and risk of CKD. Deleterious effects of intraglomerular hypertension and glomerular hyperthrophy, increased secretion of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) leading to glomerulosclerosis, hormonal changes, such as hyperaldosteronism and related pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, including interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), coexisting lipid disorders and insulin resistance have all been implicated in obesity-driven CKD . There is no doubt that the complex pathophysiology of all three disease states, metabolic syndrome, obesity and risk of CKD, should be an active area of investigation by the clinical and basic scientist alike, especially in light of the potentially modifiable nature of obesity and other metabolic parameters and its impact on patient outcome.
Obesity is associated with the development of multiple medical conditions and comorbid illnesses, including coronary artery disease, stroke, type II diabetes, CKD, premature death and reduced quality of life . It is well established that controlling obesity and the metabolic abnormalities are important to cardiovascular disease prevention. However, very little is known about the effects of weight reduction on CKD development and progression.
Although several animal and human studies point out the positive effects of caloric restriction on albuminuria, blood pressure and glomerular hyperfiltration, the effect of weight reduction on hard renal outcomes is still unknown . Sedentary lifestyle, which is closely linked with obesity and poor metabolic health, has been recently evaluated in conjunction with CKD risk. The extent of a patient’s physical social network, defined as the number of social interactions and personal relationships, education, moderate alcohol intake, and physical activity has been found to be significantly and independently associated with the incidence and progression of early CKD among those with type 2 diabetes .
Modifiable lifestyle and social factors, which often overlap with overweight and obesity, can determine both kidney and cardiac health in people at high cardiovascular and renal risks. Despite the complexity in determining independent associations between BMI, metabolic syndrome and incident CKD, clinicians should ensure that patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome are screened and appropriately managed for early CKD and modifiable lifestyle risk factors, in order to reduce the risk of both renal and cardiovascular morbidity.
We declare that all authors (EG; IS; LS) of this commentary participated sufficiently in the work, have been involved in drafting the manuscript and revising it critically for important intellectual content and have given final approval of the version to be published.


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I am now in my mid sixties and I can honestly say that I feel fitter and healthier than I did when I was back in my 40’s – probably even my 30’s.
And it’s all because I found a way to deal with the extra pounds of weight that I had been carrying around with me for far too long.
Like many I’d tried a few of the diets that have done the rounds at various times.
I must admit I bypassed some of the more drastic ones that have been promoted.
Yes, I lost a few pounds but some how the weight appeared to go back on – and oh my goodness – plus a little bit extra each time.
Never Accept Your Weight Point…..
But the sad news was that as I crept from my 40’s into my 50’s I started to accept that was the way things were.
I was starting to accept what I now call ‘My Weight Point’ being too high.
By my estimation, at this time, I was probably about 18 to 20 pounds overweight. Not massive (sorry for the pun) but significant enough to be of concern.
Then for some strange reason I started to notice overweight people were everywhere and I kept coming back to the thought that I didn’t want to be like that.
But I was like that. Wasn’t I? And unless I could find the way to sort the problem, it had the risk of only getting worse.
Help In The Strangest Places…..
Then one day I was reading a business book on the power of focus and in there was a chapter dedicated to habits.
I read the chapter a couple of times and then it started me thinking maybe lots of challenges in life are down to our habits.
You see we all have habits – good and bad. And what I now know is that those habits control our lives for good or bad.
In fact I recently came across an excellent quote that says “our habits can be our greatest friend or our biggest enemy”.
Do you know what it’s like when you get an idea in your head and you can’t get rid of it? Well that is what happened with my thoughts on habits.
And then one night it clicked with regards to my weight and eating and drinking habits.
It was just like a light bulb being switched on.
Forget about diets. If I was right and habits do truly control our lives then all I needed to do was take a cold hard look at my eating and drinking habits – and maybe just maybe I could solve my little big problem.
Now all this thinking and deliberating went on about five years ago.
But I implemented my plan and lost 18 pounds.
And I have kept it off without a second thought ever since, because now I have new eating and drinking habits and they are permanent.
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Heat oven to 375°F. In 2-quart saucepan, stir together soup, vegetables and chicken. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish.
Meanwhile, unroll dough; separate at perforations into 12 strips. Twist each strip; arrange over hot chicken mixture.
Bake uncovered 14 to 18 minutes or until breadsticks are light brown.
If mixed vegetables aren't your family's favorite, try other frozen vegetables such as 2 cups of whole kernel corn, green beans or peas.

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MedyMatch Technology, a deep learning and artificial intelligence company, has developed a new, powerful A.I.-based application that helps support emergency room imaging experts correctly diagnose stroke, and provide the right treatment at the right time.
MedyMatch’s new brain bleed detection application increases efficiency and accuracy in emergency rooms and other acute settings.
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and one of the top causes of preventable disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Forecasts say that there will be approximately 3.4 million stroke victims annually in the U.S., costing the healthcare system $240 billion dollars on an annual basis.
Michael Rosenberg, chief commercial and financial officer at MedyMatch Technology.
Physicians can benefit greatly with a decision support tool, Rosenberg said, adding that the response has been “overwhelmingly positive.” The company forecasts sales of the new brain bleed detection application to be in the tens of millions.
However, developing the application was not without its difficulties.
A world-class team of engineers, scientists, physicians and entrepreneurs with extensive medical, deep learning, machine vision and regulatory expertise developed the A.I.-based computer aided detection application.
IBM Health Watson Imaging group will distribute MedyMatch’s brain bleed detection application globally through its vendor neutral sales channels. The two companies expect to develop interoperability between the company’s products and services.
The company is currently conducting clinical trials in the U.S. and expects FDA approval shortly.

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Search Engine Optimisation or SEO is of key importance to the success of any website. Get ranked by Google for a popular search term and the traffic will flow endlessly to your website. Linger on page 7 of the results and you will be lucky to get the occasional click through.
Search engine traffic is especially valuable to you as this represents visitors who are actively seeking some information. Secondly, it is also free traffic. No how to build a website guide would be complete without a detailed discussion of SEO basics!
A message that I need to get across very early on in this article is the notion that there is a right or wrong approach to getting ranked at the top of Google. There are some key basics that I will cover in this article and consistent with the 80/20 rule you will be able to prepare your site for good search engine indexing with some simple steps. You do not need to be an “expert”. None of this is difficult to do! The final 20% of optimisation will take you 80% of your time. As a beginner I would stick to getting the basics right and then as your site evolves you can experiment and tweak further.
If you read and digest the points here then it will be time well spent, further than that you will see diminishing returns on your invested time – you will be better off writing more quality content than endlessly tweaking your site.
Remember that search engines invest vast quantities of time and money into producing the best possible results they can. Always bare this in mind. If your site has quality trusted content and the search engines do their job then you will see some good results. If you are planning on building a long term sustainable site then you must take this point seriously. Tricking the search engines today by gaming the system may give you a short term win, but as algorithms are improved and the relevancy of results refined you may well see your site plummet down the rankings. Blogercise is all about building a long term sustainable hit website, there are no “get rich quick” schemes here. No gimmicks, no tricks and all for free.
How can I get Google to Index my site?
This is easy once you have established yourself. My technique is to use my “personal” blog which I use to detail my current projects and discuss their successes and, occasionally, failures. Over the last year it has gained enough recognition to attain a respectable page rank 4 rating from Google, this means that when I link out to a new site, it gets picked up and indexed that day. This is easy for me to say. But what can you do when you are starting out?
There are a couple of things to try, posting an add on listing sites such as GumTree can have the desired effect. Alternatively a well placed link in a forum can also work. Don’t just spam your links around randomly – there is enough spam out there on the net. You only really need 1 link from a page that Goolge knows about for your site to be picked up.
On page SEO: This relates to everything you can do yourself within the scope of your website design.
Off Page SEO: This relates to everything that happens externally to the page. This is, largely, out of your control. But more on this later.
To reiterate the point made in the introduction of this article, the best way to succeed is to create a fantastic and interesting site that people will love and want to use. If Google keeps its side of the bargain it will rank you in the place you deserve. But there are some things you need to do to ensure that Google knows just what your site is about. The harder the search engines have to work to classify your site, the more likely they will rank you in obscurity.
Domain Name: Yes, ideally you will buy flaredtrousers.co.uk for our 1970’s retro trouser shop, but in most cases the top choices are taken and there isn’t much you can do about that. Check out our full guide to naming your website.
Page Title: This is set with the HTML title tags and is the title that you can see right at the top of your browser and is also displayed in search engine results. If you are using a CMS then you should have the ability to specify the page title. Ensure that it contains your primary keywords, don’t be tempted to get greedy and fill it with a range of words. Keep it specific and relevant. This is a good indicator to Google as to what your page is about and you want to send a clear message.
Meta Tags: Meta tags can be found at the top of your HTML page document, you can view these by looking at the source of your website page. These tags are there to provide additional information about the page to anyone that wants to know. In the “old days” search engines would provide a lot of weight to these tags, specifically because no one had thought of a better way to derive relevancy. Of course it was very easy to put anything you like in the tags making the early search engines easy to fool. Back here in the 21st century there is plenty of debate over how much these matter. Given the time it takes to get these right, my advice is to keep your tags up to date.
Meta Description: Whether or not this influences search engine results is somewhat of a moot point as it does have another critical use. This description can be selected by Google to show on search results. If no description is used or if the description isn’t relevant to the query then something else will be shown. But this is a key opportunity to get a message across to potential visitors before they hit your site. Make it easy to read and sell your website.
Meta Keywords: This is the more controversial tag. Due to overuse and keyword stuffing in the early days of the net, meta keywords have been given less and less weighting. Some argue that they are no longer used at all. I would however put 5 to 10 keywords in here. I have read many articles trying to prove this point one way or another and none are convincing. I don’t believe it is possible to come up with a perfect test so without official confirmation from the search companies I will stick to using them.
Header Tags: These are tags such as <h1>. These are traditional HTML tags that layout the heading structure of your page. They also help to tell Google what exactly your text is about. When using these tags make sure that they are well formed, there should only ever be one level 1 tag.
Images: There are two things to take away with you with regards to images.
Search Engines can’t read the text in your images (yet!). So if your site uses images to brand itself and realy information then this is potentially a wasted opportunity. Search engines like text.
Use Alt tags on the images you do have. This gives the search engines some idea of what the picture is about and helps to build the profile fo your page. Your photos may also appear in Google Image searches which can be a bonus source of extra traffic should your photo rank highly in this area of Google. How useful the traffic is will depend a lot on your website’s topic. If it is a high value style item then it is possible people will be trying to find a range of photos before spending. A search for bikini models is less likely to be valuable!
Text Highlighting: It is worth bolding text for a number of reasons, such as setting out an attention grabbing post. But it also helps to tell search engines what your keywords are. As with all these things, don’t over do it. Aim for around 2% of the page.
Links, links and more links. There are many things that webmasters argue about but most will agree that the single most important thing in getting your site ranked is your world wide web popularity. It is actually very obvious as to why so much weight is given to this by the search engines – it is the one thing you are not entirely in control of! And this is why this section of the entire how to build a website guide is probably going to be your biggest obstacle to success.
This is where the real work will come in. A decent CMS should handle a lot of the other site building basics for you, but there are no short cuts to link building.
Anchor Text: This is the text that makes up the link, for example hot seventies clothing. Is the sort of link we might get for our mythical trouser store. Search Engines will also analyse all of the details on the external page mentioned in our “on page” SEO section above and will use all these things to see how relevant the link is. You will find that your site will rank for terms used in anchor text, I have even found that my sites rank for terms that don’t exist on any of my pages. Good linking will use a variety of different terms that are relevant to your site. Try to avoid repeated use of the same term as this can indicate artifical linking.
Internal Linking: Whilst we do not know how the current Google algorithm works, the original concept is widely published around the net. You’d hope that it might show up in their own search results! If you aren’t all that interested in the concepts behind the worlds most popular search engine then just take home a few of these points.
Each link to a page counts as a “vote” for that page.
The more votes the page has the more important it is.
So the point here is that internal links still count towards determing which pages on your site are the most important. If you want your front page to be the most important then ensure that every page on your site links to it, but don’t link your front page back to all the others. In this way you can control the flow of influence over your site. A page burried in the depths of an archive is unlikely to rank well, but you can help it by linking to it from your most influential pages. Don’t ignore internal page linking.
Article Submission: This is a great tip for beginners and when you are getting started I thoroughly recommend giving this a go. This concept involves writing content for other sites and submitting them for download. There are many such sites out there and the effectiveness of each can vary from time to time depending on the quality of the articles and prevailing winds. The current favourite and one that I find seems to carry enough weight to get pages listed and ranked is HubPages. It sets slightly higher standards by insisting you write a few decent articles before your links become “followed” so although it can be harder work to use effectively your submissions will have a longer life span.
Guest Posts: This is a nice little win/win for upcoming bloggers with somethings to say. The idea is you write up a good quality article and then ask a website owner to post it on their blog. You then get the chance to win some of the traffic that flows past this established blog each day. The blog owner gets some unique content which will win both of you future traffic. Some sites will charge for this service. It is up to you whether you feel it is worth the outlay, but I will say that if you take the time and effort to get to know other bloggers you can derive many other benefits.
Networking: I saw my first big jump in the rankings the day I got added to the blog roll of one of the leading blogs in my niche. Google immediately went crazy indexing my site, the next day I had 1000s of pages indexed and many ranking very well. How did I get this link? I struck a friendship with the owner, and then – I just asked for it!
Forums: Forums are a great way to participate in a community and gain the trust and respect of other members. Always go for the long term approach, start by giving to the community and adding your own knowledge to the site. Include a forum signature or a link in your profile back to your own site and as your reputation grows you will get good quality traffic flowing back to you.
Link Bait: This is where you create some amusing, silly, radical, original article that bloggers around the net will just love to link to. The initial burst of traffic that results may not be valuable but the links that are created should help your ranking long into the future.
Natural Building: This is by far the biggest source of links and the goal of any longterm site. Why spend time fighting for links when an army of community members could be out there making them for you through natural web use. These are the links that will tell Google that your site really means something. These links are the ultimate indicator of your site’s popularity.
Note: Avoid any wacky link building schemes that might come your way. Google is not interested in paid for links, exchange schemes or any kind of manipulation. It might work for a period but sooner or later the algortihms will be updated and your site may be penalised. If you are interested in a long term success then stick to quality links that your site has earnt.
If you follow the above tips you will be doing as much as can be reasonably expected for a home operation. You will also find that this gets you about as far as you can without resorting to manipulation. I would be very cautious about paying for any service that promises to get you a high rank in the seatch engines or claims to have some secret technique on offer. There are many reputable experts who will helpbuild up your website, both free and paid services. And I would definitely urge you to seek advise if you don’t have the resources to spend looking at this yourself. However they won’t necessarily know much more than is written in the article above!


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Today's Google Doodle shows Kuvempu sitting on a rock surrounded by nature, while he is engrossed in writing. Born on December 29, 1904, in Karnataka to a Vokkaliga Kannada family Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa was popularly known by the nickname Kuvempu and he is said to be one of the greatest Kannada Poet of the 20th century .
Still, Kodi developers are "working on getting it up to the regular standard" and are hopeful about this release . With the new Xbox One release, Kodi has come full circle. This project originally started all the way back on the OG Xbox with the goal of developing a media center for it. No access to the Blu-ray drive to start the disc or even an attached storage drive.
Other new features that arrived with the v2.17.336 and v2.17.342 betas for Windows Phone include a new UI design for calls, similar to the Android interface, one that's disabled by default . About 70% of smartphones sold at the time had operating systems offered by BlackBerry and Nokia , the company explained. "As we look ahead to our next seven years, we want to focus our efforts on the mobile platforms the vast majority of people use", the company said in a post.
Xiaomi will roll out the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM 7.12.28 update this week. The Mi 7, unlike the iPhone X , is said to also feature a regular fingerprint sensor, as the company believes the physical sensor provides a level of convenience facial recognition can not match.
Trees may also be taken to one of 13 free drop-off locations around the county, including the Sonoma Transfer Station at 4376 Stage Gulch Rd., until January 15. It is requested you leave a donation of $10 per tree under your doormat when you place the tree for pickup. Kinsley said it makes it easier for the contractor to chop up the trees to create free mulch for community members for their gardens.
Moto G5s Plus was launched in India in August at Rs 15,999. The smartphone features strength and beauty with the all-metal unibody design and the Dual 13 MP + 13 MP rear cameras allows consumers to capture professional looking photos. Moto G5s Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, and comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. But the USP which is the dual-rear camera is far from flawless.
We've said it before and we'll say it again - Android tablets are in a really awkward place right now. Visiting the URL for the Pixel C now leads to the Pixelbook , yet another clear indication that the company is intent on convincing users to purchase its powerful 2-in-1 device now that the tablet is gone.
The dark feature could be a crater or a depression that does not reflect the light emitted by Arecibo's radar instrument, Patrick Taylor, a scientist at the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and group leader for Planetary Radar at Arecibo Observatory, said in the statement.
A 4G model of the 3310 was leaked today by VTECH , which has proven time and again to be a credible source for Nokia rumors. The first version connected to a very limited number of bands, but the 3G version offered much better connectivity.
Samsung had serious battery issues in the Galaxy Note 7 when several phones exploded. When it comes to specs, the phones will be powered by Qualcomm and Samsung's newest chips, the Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9810 chips that were just unveiled.
This fits in the Summer 2018 release window for Rockstar Games. Let us know in the comments section if you are as excited for Red Dead Redemption as we are! Red Dead Redemption 2 has been one of the most anticipated upcoming games since it was announced at the end of 2016.
The update is 86 MB in size, and, as always, is rolled out incrementally over the air to a small percentage of users. The update focuses majorly on two things, camera and system improvements. Up until now, when trying to unlocking the OnePlus 5T using Face Unlock in low-light situations, it failed in most situations, but when the screen brightness is set to maximum level, it easily unlocks the device.
Pretty much on the expected lines of development, the selectors have opted to go with a few changes in the squad . With two whitewashes in two formats , the Windies would be hoping for a turn in fortunes when the action moves to their favorite format of the game.
Amazon tried to circumvent these efforts to no avail, with Google taking down the latest implementation in early December, while also announcing that YouTube would be removed from the Fire TV line of sticks and pucks . There is a bit of good news, however, as AFTVNews reports that you can side-load the YouTube app on your Fire TV and bypass whichever warning message you receive.
Snapchat still opens to the camera, but swiping left reveals a new "Friends" page, where users see Stories from the friends they talk to the most. The new feature will allow the users to share stories beyond the Snapchat app with the expectation to increase the firm's presence beyond the main mobile app which faces stiff competition from Facebook and Instagram .
The first PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds update since the game's official PC launch on December 20 is now live with more bug fixes and an apology from the developer over game performance. Kim has also suggested that the game being more "watchable" than other competitive titles like "Call of Duty" and other first-person shooters (FPS) makes it more compelling for viewers since it also makes them want to be part of the action.
The brothers in charge of the Italian Jobs jeanswear company, Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato, noticed the name was not trademarked by the tech giant, so they started their company with the founder's name in 2012. It means that if there are companies or individuals with whom it is possible to carry out important projects we will support them with all the pleasure, to put our brand next to their project.
Based on a recent bid, the stock is trading -16.16% away from its 52-week high and 61.24% away from its 52 week low. About 46,570 shares traded. Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) has risen 15.83% since December 27, 2016 and is uptrending.
Could XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) Change Direction After Today's Huge Increase?
Apple suppliers such as Broadcom and Skyworks Solutions also fell. As a company has 97.43M shares outstanding and its current share price is $124.68, the market cap is $12.15B. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of XPO Logistics by 37.7% during the 3rd quarter. Reliant Ltd Liability Company stated it has 47,635 shares.
Despite curiosity from his Twitter followers, Noshiro didn't explain how the trick actually worked. He is the CEO of the company ViRD which creates games based on AR and VR. The effect shows the potential of sensor-laden phones like the iPhone X - which are bound to become more common with Face ID-like security - and how ARkit can work with other developer platforms like Unity.
According to a French report published today, "A French activist group has launched a criminal lawsuit against Apple over its policy of slowing down older iPhones in a case that could see the tech giant's executives jailed and cost it five percent of its income if convicted of the crime of "planned obsolescence".
Al Kossow , a software curator for the Computer History Museum , announced that the source code for Apple's first operating system with a graphical user interface has been recovered and is now with Apple for review. Technophiles at the time know Lisa was far from a success. After three years since it rolled out, it was scrapped, managing to sell only roughly 10,000 units.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 2.05 and a current ratio of 2.05. CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) has declined 24.40% since December 28, 2016 and is downtrending. As per Tuesday, November 7, the company rating was downgraded by Janney Capital. Wunderlich maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, June 21 report.


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-Ornament is a verb – the making can release unmentioned unconscious thoughts and trigger reactions from other participants which result in deeper reflections. We make – there/for we are.
-The setting is important as it is part of the ornament – the scenery of Davos, the Kirchner Museum’s spaces and exhibited artworks, and in particular Thorsten made us feel at home. We are where we are.
-Stay Beta – giving the chance of notes instead of presentations, talks instead of panel discussions, sketches and models instead of finished results embraces the spirit of open source. Everything is a contribution.
-Become Craftswomen and Craftsmen (conf. Richard Sennett) – the making hand is part of the (research) body as is the strolling mind. Make to make and reflect.
-Train agility and versatility – future challenges are unforeseeable. Know what you make, take what you have and go for The Road not taken (conf. Robert Frost) where the unknown is already waiting.
-Monday Morning Mystic – plan the pause. Set the alarm to stop what you are doing and go for the being. Human being.
-Theoretical action needs practical action wants poetical action. The brick wants an arch (conf. Louis I. Kahn).
-Ornament is a trace (conf. the picture of my last weekend accident – I forgot the noodle soup on the stove). Let’s search for these patterns and activate the potential of ornament through gesture.
-Learn to make and learn to read what is made – “Bildung” is what our students need, and it covers more than disciplinary transfer of knowledge but connecting to the students and connecting them to the sources. “Bildung” is our mission and responsibility.
-Trust the model. It will reveal. Nourish your inner pictures, poetically describe them and share them with others [thanks, Wendelin].
-Set yourself with some irritation. Not too much – but some. And listen to it.
-Go “super” (conf. the Super-Modulor). The magnificent failure (upon its reflection) is more than the hesitating attempt.
-Connectivity – how can the question of ornament and its preliminary answers from the WOF connect to relevant issues?
This entry was posted in coming-resonances and tagged agility, being, beta, craftsman, gesture, hand, home, irritation, making, models, notes, open source, ornament, patterns, pause, poetics, recall, setting, share, sketches, super, trace, trust, uncanny, unhomed, unknown, verb on 04/25/2014 by Lars C. Schuchert.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Forum › Beef Production › How much does a cow weigh?
Apr 29, 2018 | 10:26 1 Watched Katharine Wilkinson get interviewed on TVO - The Agenda. Her response to trying to explain a gigaton of CO2 was to compare it to cows. She claims that cows weigh a ton.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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Hey guys, I'm Joseph and I'm a student in the university studying Architectural and engineering design. I love using CAD to design. In high school, I took a few classes using CAD like solidworks and Revit. I really enjoy the design aspect of all this but I want to refine my ideas into a concrete field where I can have a future of work opportunities. Based on what I've said, what are some possible careers that use this type of CAD? How has this helped you guys in your own lives? How did you build your own careers? Thanks for the help!
Revit is widely used in the architectural, HVAC, engineering and construction industries.
Solidworks has many different uses some of which include machine design, furniture design, medical device design, injection molding design, etc.
And what kind of job opportunities come from these fields? What kinds of skills do they look for in these jobs?
What kinds of job opportunities are there for those skilled in Revit? Just visit any job website (ex. Monster.com) and type in as your search criteria the word REVIT (some require you to also enter the state you live in) and see what comes up. In my home state 29 jobs came up that specifically referenced Revit skills. When I switched it to Solidworks 70 jobs were listed. Do some research and see what you come up with.
Do you professionally work with programs like Solidworks and Revit or autoCAD?
And are these the best programs to use or are there better options?
The best programs to use for what? Did you check out an job boards or not?
I use full AutoCAD 2018 at the moment. I've used Bricscad and Draftsight too which are both AutoCAD clones. The version of Bricscad I used had 3D capability. The free version of Draftsight I used was strictly 2D.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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We believe the way to cultivate enough crops – is to cultivate more data. By introducing the world’s first intelligent front loader, we want to empower farmers to up productivity and to help them manage farms more efficiently.
By gathering data to support Farm Management Information Systems using smart sensors and wireless tech, more precise knowledge can be gained of the farm. And since knowledge is power, treatment can be adjusted more effectively. What if knowing the chemical compound of the soil leads to using less fertilizer, water and pesticides? What if your smart front loader could provide your cows with the right nutrition? Or provide you with nutritional data for your crops? The solutions to making farms more productive lies in doing more with less. Especially when it comes to the physical output on farms, since smart farm tools essentially allows workers to be in two places at once.
The future of farming doesn’t mean working harder. It’s means working smarter. If next year’s data provides advice for the following year’s efforts, that’s a game plan. That’s intelligence. By 2050, farms should be full of it.


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•	Pick up at 07:00 am •	Leave towards Saquisili / Pujili / Zimbahua Indian markets (it depends on the day) •	Depart to an indigenous hut followed by depart to Quilotoa Lagoon •	Arrive to Quilotoa followed by trek around the crater •	Lunch •	Arrive to Tigua community •	Return towards Quito (hotel).
•	Intro to Cayambe Coca reserve followed by lunch at the refuge •	Equipment check followed by practice on glaciers (depends on weather) •	Dinner, sleep, wake up; begin climbing. •	< Reach summit •	Return to refuge to have breakfast •	Departure to Quito.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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National Weekend is the first step on your healthcare journey. It is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare careers event in the UK, with 8 conferences taking place in 4 locations involving over 300 healthcare professionals and degree student volunteers and lecturers. We teach roughly 2000 students, parents and teachers at each National Weekend from nearly 1000 secondary schools across the UK. National Weekend gives you the option of attending a career specific conference and UCAS lecture. You can choose from medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or psychology. Availability of courses at venues depends on the popularity of certain careers.
For more detailed information about National Weekend events for individual healthcare careers, please visit their website.


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I don't understand the language but the watch looks stunning. It's so stylish and looks good on you.
Nice watch. How much is this ?
黑白都各有特色! 都是經典! 扣了15% 大約 馬幣六百多吧!
I like the simplicity of the designs of DW watches. However, I wished there are numbering on the face of the watch. Will make it easier for me to tell the time.


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As the night’s draw in, temperatures drop and the shops spend their annual allowance on tinsel and light bulbs, you can tell that Christmas is coming.
The season for giving is of course a big commercial success, especially for golfers who will often end up receiving some of the latest golfing equipment as part of their festive booty.
But for the world’s best, Christmas gifts would extend beyond the merely material and perhaps Santa would need to be a tad more creative.
So, with that in mind, here’s a tongue in cheek look at what the golfers who already have everything, would like to ask Santa for this Christmas.
Few people who witnessed it will forget the amazing scenes at Medinah in the 2012 Ryder Cup when Team Europe overturned a 10-6 deficit on the final day to record an amazing and unlikely victory. So many players in the team said that they channelled inspiration from the late, great Seve Ballesteros, who’s unmistakable figure adorned their bags.
Nor will anyone forget team captain Jose Maria Olazabal’s emotional speech after victory was confirmed when the Spaniard broke down in tears dedicating the incredible victory to his late friend.
Yet barely 12-months later, the event that carries his name saw a team of European golfers take on a team from UK and Ireland last month to compete for the Seve Trophy in less than auspicious circumstances.
The format of 72-hole strokeplay is loved the world over as the best way to decide golf tournaments, yet it is by no means the only format of the game. With Golf looking to expand its appeal across the globe, we think that the future of professional golf needs to consider a few new alternatives to give it greater appeal to an increasing number of potential markets.
With that in mind, here’s our three suggestions for how professional golf could be made more appealing in the future.
What is Better Than No Golf This Winter? Snow Golf!
As the night’s draw in and the temperatures start to drop, the first taste of winter hangs in the air, reminding golfers that it is the time of the year when only the hardiest can venture out into the course. Whether it is because of dwindling daylight hours, plummeting temperatures, waterlogged, frozen or snowbound courses, there are many reasons why only the bravest golfers venture out onto the fairways at this time of year.
But does that have to be the case? Do we really need our fairways and greens to be fair and green?
The answer is, no you don’t, especially if you fancy trying your hand at snow golf.
Check out these Hot Online Stores for Great Golfing Gifts this Christmas!
Finding gifts for a golfing fan can be problematic at times. Every golfer can recount tales of the day that they received a gift that has stayed forever in the back of their wardrobe, gathering dust.
So if you are looking for something special for that keen golfing fanatic, then take a look at the following trio of sites and you’ll not go far wrong!
Crazy Golf has been around in many forms for many years. Indeed, there is now a world championship for the game which sees competitors using a putter and a golf ball to work their way around all sorts of manic obstacles in as few shots as possible.
For many years, the sites of windmills, large ducks, helter-skelters, ramps and more always signified a Crazy Golf course. Their appeal for people tended to focus more on the Crazy aspect of the name, rather than the golf. However, that could be set to change.
The premise for Golf Star, when it was first released earlier in 2013, was that it would be the ‘greatest golf game you’ll ever play’. That was a pretty big claim given that the game is up against the likes of Tiger Woods Golf and several other golf games that have their own converts.
So after giving the game the once over, how does GolfStar actually stack up?

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Snapshot: The Baccarat Granite Frypan 1022142 weighs 1.0kg and is oven and dishwasher safe. How well did it perform in our cooking and durability tests?
Balanced (so there’s less pressure on your wrist when lifting).
Comfortable rubber handle with non-slip grip.
Price is based on a November 2016 survey.
12 Mar 2017, Antony H.
It had a good review with Consumer; soft comfortable and safe handle, good even heating and excellent durability.
The actual base of the frying pan is much smaller than the advertised size. If you are buying for a particular element size I would recommend taking a ruler to the shop with you and checking the size of the frying pan at the element contact area.

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“Shopping on a Budget: 7 Things that Are Cheaper to Buy in March,” by Babble.com.
Here is a contest for two free tickets to the Spring Beer and Wine Festival.
– A live music showcase of up-and-coming indie electro/pop plays for free at Doug Fir beginning at 9:00pm (doors open at 8:00pm).
– Semaine de la Francophonie free theater festival starts off with story time in French, 3:30pm at La Petite Provence of Division, then moves on to performances of La leçon de Lulu for dine-in customers of Brasserie Montmartre at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.
– Multnomah County Library Smart Saving series presents “Choosing the Right Phone Plan,” 6:30pm at Capitol Hill library, free.
– OMSI Science Pub presents “The Science and Art of Permaculture,” 7:00pm at McMenamins Mission Theater. $5 suggested cover charge, 21 and over or minor with an adult.
– Free sack lunch concert at downtown Portland’s Old Church features Oregon Symphony violinist Shin-Young Kwon, 12:00pm.
– Multnomah County Library Smart Saving series presents “Choosing the Right Phone Plan,” 6:30pm at Kenton library, free.
– Portland author Cheryl Strayed (aka Dear Sugar) reads from her memoir via the Pacific Crest National Trail in her book “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” 7:30pm Powell’s City of Books on Burnside. Free.
– Hunger Games midnight screenings — the multiplexes will be packed and teeming with tributes for this hot-buzz flick, but for a little less frenzied activity, we suggest the Roseway Theatre, the St. Johns Cinemas, the Oak Grove Theater or Hawthorne Street’s Cinemagic Theater to get in on action.
This entry was posted in Week on the Cheap and tagged Action/Adventure Theatre, Hunger Games midnight screening, Old Church sack lunch concerts, OMSI Science Pub Mission Theater, Semaine de la Francophonie. Bookmark the permalink.
I also wanted to mention the Hunger Games is also playing at Cinemagic on Hawthorne.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: Wine bottles are wonderful. First, they are full of wine-delicious. Second, they are beautiful-perfect for all sorts of crafts. Care 2 has a roundup of 16 wonderful ways to reuse these pretty bottles. Waste not want not. I like this way better than recycling!


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As what has become known as “kite terror” continues in the Gaza border area, and as tensions mount, the KKL-JNF Board of Directors held a special meeting on October 8, 2018 in Sderot, along with touring the region.
During the meeting and the visit, the KKL-JNF Board of Directors made the decision to define the Gaza border region as KKL-JNF’s central focus for aid, and accordingly, to approve a comprehensive and multiyear aid program impacting a number of fields. At the meeting, funding for a total sum of approximately 66 million shekels was approved for the next two years, in order to further projects that represent KKL-JNF’s core agenda.In addition, the KKL-JNF Board of Directors was informed that in coming weeks, the KKL-JNF finances committee would convene to discuss a proposal to allocate a one-time sum of 38 million shekels, in addition to the abovementioned amount.
This decision of the KKL-JNF Board of Directors was taken after a work plan was prepared by a strategic work team established by the communities located in the Gaza border region, which represents all the regional authorities. The goal of the plan is to help bolster the communal resilience of the local residents, and the committee asked KKL-JNF to help implement the plan.
Among the projects that will be furthered by KKL-JNF in accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors: preparing neighborhood infrastructure, creating bicycle paths and connecting between communities, building playgrounds, development of already existing forests including development of recreation areas, scenic routes and forest rehabilitation, educational, leisure and reprieve activities, establishing a local KKL-JNF house for encouraging excellence in Sderot, and more.
Although the Gaza border region is defined as everything within seven kilometers from the border, KKL-JNF decided that the geographic region should include all the communities that have suffered from terror attacks during the past few months. For that reason, assistance will also be provided to Sderot, Netivot, the Eshkol Regional Council, the Sedot Negev Regional Council, the Merhavim Regional Council, the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, and the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council.
Read more about the KKL-JNF budget allocation to the Gaza border region.


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Live It China, Learn Chinese and live the language.
LiveitChina.com, a social Platform for language Learners, particular for those who want to learn Chinese. The Platform allows users to find ideal Language Partner, Tutor and Schools. Currently the company is looking to facilitate effective language exchange and knowledge transfer between people Online and offline.


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industry_corpus2: Gaming


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The Geoscience Research Foundation performs recognized world-class earth and atmospheric sciences research and development to support Sandia's national security missions.
Knowledge of the Earth's subsurface properties, structure and processes, and surface and atmospheric phenomena, as well as how engineered systems interact with the earth, can help Sandia contribute solutions to areas of national importance, including energy security, defense, intelligence, nuclear weapons, nonproliferation, disaster response, and climate security.
Through the Center for Frontiers of Subsurface Energy Security, Sandia and the University of Texas at Austin are pursuing the scientific understanding of multiscale, multiphysics processes to ensure the safe and economically feasible storage of carbon dioxide and other byproducts of energy production without harming the environment.
Our team of scientists is developing state-of-the-art approaches for understanding the molecular mechanisms that control the disposition of radionuclides and chemical contaminants in the natural environment.
Much of the nation's strategic approach to energy security in the coming decades will involve subsurface engineering in the realms of resource extraction and byproduct storage. To bolster energy security goals, Sandia is delivering experimentally validated constitutive laws and innovative computational tools.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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The dress has been altered for someone at 5'5 flat footed. All alterations were hand done and can be let out to original size. The hem and shoulders were primarily taken in, but can be let out. The train is permanently detachable with velcro. It was never lined, but could be easily.
Once you send a message, Kassie can invite you to purchase the dress.


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If you are a fan of the voice then you already know that Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has decided to go a new route with his hair…A MOHAWK?! Over the years he’s gone from clean cut and preppy to stubbly and edgy. With his many different hair styles this one might have to be his most extreme. Does it fit him? That is something for you to decide, but apparently fans don’t know which side of the line to stand on. Some think he is still the “Sexiest Man Alive” while others abandoned ship during the Super Bowl Half Time performance when he took his shirt off, trying to save the show by making the ladies go wild! What side are you on with his new look? Has this love taken its toll on you or does he still have the moves like Jagger in your heart?
Adam Levine, Haircut, Maroon 5, Mohawk, singer, Super Bowl, The Voice, Wow.
Pepsi Super Bowl Ad Teasers with Cardi B, Steve Carell, and Lil Jon!
Whose Joining Maroon 5 at the Superbowl?


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With today’s advances in print-on-demand technology and endless resources at our fingertips, more people are enjoying the option of self-publishing. However, it means finding the right solution that fits your needs but not taking short cuts.
Not every author is a good writer or even a writer at all but that doesn’t mean you can’t become published. If you are not interested in writing, that is where a ghostwriter comes in. The right person can take your basic story idea and turn it into a full manuscript. The most important thing to consider is your genre. All writers are not created equal. Just because someone may be a good mystery novelist doesn’t mean they can write a children’s book.
For those who love to write, here are two tips you might consider.
1. If you write on some electronic device, don’t use the backspace or delete key. Instead, hit the enter key a few times and write your new text. Sometimes your first thoughts and words are your best ones. Remembering exactly what you wrote after it’s deleted is nearly impossible.
2. If you write on paper, use a pen instead of a pencil for the same reasons as above. Plus, erasing words slows down your thought process. I have a system where I cross out words, use arrows, asterisks, a bullet or number system for inserting sentences or paragraphs, and I even write in margins sometimes. I use a spiral notebook, date each story or each version of the story, and I never rip out pages or throw any away.
Regardless of who writes your story, the next step, which should never be skipped, is editing. Just like ghostwriters, all editors are not created equal and again, it’s important to find one that works with your genre.
“But I had my friends and family read my story,” is a common statement from first-time authors. It’s fine to share it with them but not for the purpose of editing.
“I had my English teacher edit it,” is also common. While a teacher may be able to proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, a book editor looks at content, story flow, character development, organization, appropriate text for the reading level, among many other things. So unless your friend, family member, or favorite English teacher is also a book editor, keep looking.
Even though you can’t effectively edit your own work, doing these steps before you send it to an editor will save you time and money.
1. Use a spellchecker. There is no reason to let basic spelling errors get by.
2. Read it out loud, word for word, very s-l-o-w-l-y. It makes it easier to hear your own mistakes instead of reading what you think you wrote or intended to write.
3. Read each page separately from back to front. Now you are reading only sections of text which also can help you spot errors.
4. Wait a few days after Step 3 and then read the whole story again with a fresh set of eyes.
Becoming a self-published author is not a quick process but it can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
Bio: Nancy O’Neill is an author, entrepreneur, and self-publishing coach. She has worked with authors on children’s books, business books, memoirs, and mystery novels. Her first children’s book, “Guess What is on Grandpa’s Farm?” which features artwork from kids around the world was released in April. The second book in the series, “Guess What is at the North Pole?” is scheduled for release in October. Nancy lives in Temecula with her husband and teenage son.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Our Body Oil is a hydrating and nourishing blend of Argan, Jojoba and Apricot oil. Argan oil especially is rich in fatty acids and antibacterial agents. The Body Oil is made exclusively with Apricot kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil and and the Essential Oil: Rosemary, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil, Peppermint, Grapefruit.
Ingredients Apricot kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Argan Oil (Argania spinosa); Essential Oils: Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis ), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alterniflora), Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi).

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There is nothing quite as uplifting as settling down on a routine morning to a day’s work at a desk that looks somewhat tired and with a computer that has seen better days, and suddenly realizing that something is not quite so familiar and indeed pleasantly surprising in a “Wow!” kind of way.
Anniversaries are good occasions for bringing out the Wow factor. Similarly, organizations that are successful know how to delight and wow – and indeed motivate and retain – their members by going that extra mile and exceeding expectations. With 2017 marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the IALA Constitution, on 1 July 1957, and a record number of new Members having joined over the past year alone, the Secretariat has reason to be pleased with the progress achieved in refurbishing its home base in St Germain-en-Laye.
Delegates attending the forthcoming Committee sessions this month will have that special Wow experience as they discover a completely redesigned Headquarters, focused on modernity and simplicity and fit-for-purpose for a 21st century, efficient and transparent organization.
The successful completion of the first phase of refurbishment of all offices and meeting rooms follows on from the comprehensive installation of smart IT and video-conferencing facilities in the latter part of last year. A second and final phase of improvement works is scheduled for the middle of this year.
The reorganization of the available space is particularly welcome in view of the need to optimize usage to suit the different requirements for office work space and storage space. In addition, it has been possible to improve the capacity of the lounge area. This is important in view of the growing membership and its incremental impact on Committee attendance. The Secretariat, too, must be prepared to meet the demands associated with that growth, which also raises the prospect of a potential increase in administrative personnel.
Together, these various projects are an important element in the new visual identity of the Association. Members will recall that in 2016 the decision was taken to redesign the logo of the little mermaid and adopt a new corporate style guide including for all technical documentation. In addition, a complete overhaul of the website has been a high priority to serve the membership even better and present the Association to the wider maritime community as an up-to-date, effective, visible, outreach-oriented and cooperative organization.
Meanwhile, the prospect of IALA’s change of status brings its own challenges for continuous improvement and Members will therefore have the chance to delight in many more Wow experiences in the years to come.


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meet the pack — k9pawtrol rescue co.
what are earth made you want to start a dog rescue? is it a lot of work?
Good question- helping out at other organizations was what got my foot in the door. Seeing what happens at high kill shelters was beyond eye opening, seeing how people treated these innocent animals was beyond heart wrenching. These cases will never leave my mind or my heart and that's what drove me, I needed to be their voice and their help. Sharing some of these cases with my family and seeing their reactions, like mine- it wasn't even a question, they gave their support, 100%. My family is what actually made my dream of saving lives come to life and I couldn't have done it without my family's support nor without: the k9pawtrol unit, the board, the fosters, the volunteers and adopting families!
I enjoy being with my family. Their presence alone makes me feel like laughing. Growing up, I never took that for granted. I am truly blessed with such strong and supportive people that I love so much.
I love being outdoors! Whether we are adventuring on the beach or hiking wooded trails - I can't get enough. Seeing my dogs in their element and so happy is truly my therapy, my motivation. Afterwards, I am so mentally and physically refreshed, it's a win win for all of us! Traveling- I would love to travel and explore new places!
My mom's Caramel oatmeal bars. Then pizza- margarita is probably my favorite and fresh Mexican food, can't beat that fresh guac!
best doggie advice, just in general for people thinking about adopting a rescue dog.
where do you see your rescue in 5 years?
Saving so many more beautiful doggies! Finding more amazing people that see what we are trying to accomplish! This is absolutely a team effort and we always need help, truly. In my dream, I see a facility- where we can house dogs, rehabilitate, have training sessions, a facility to help educate people and kids and raise awareness. This is my vision - I constantly imagine a place to provide all this love so with the support and motivation from you guys, I know we will get there.
do you have any personal dogs?
Absolutely I do! I am one proud fur mama of two! My Paisley, I got roughly two years ago she's a pitty/ lab blend. Her story is one of the reasons I was driven to help dogs. My other dog- Winston, he is my big love and really doesn't know his size - if he could talk he'd probably say he's about 25 pounds.😂 But real life he is 90 pounds, and I think all heart. Yes, he is a pretty pitty, too.
Paisley and Winston || in their happy place.
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A revised version of this review has now been posted and updated – complete with a link to a Willie Nelson version here.
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To me the theme of the song is not a break or a lack of communication between two people, and neither Dylan’s state of confusion or detachment.
I see it as a sarcastic and cynical song of Dylan trying to shake off a nagging spouse, who keeps on bothering him with all kind of stupid requests.
Hello Tony, yes another interesting analysis of a song from Bob Dylan’s Music Box http://thebobdylanproject.com/Song/id/729/What-Was-It-You-Wanted Lift the lid and join us inside to listen to every version of every song composed or performed by Bob Dylan.


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Boron nitride is a synthetic material that's available in several forms, including powder, solid, liquid, and aerosol spray. Most types of glass will not stick to boron nitride; as a result, the liquid and aerosol forms can be used in kiln-forming as a release on slumping molds.
Although boron nitride is much more expensive than kiln wash, it does have several advantages. Applied correctly, it is smoother than kiln wash. It's also less dusty, and may be less likely to mark the slumped glass than kiln wash. It can be used on both stainless steel and clay molds, but most formulations of boron nitride are not suitable for use on the kiln shelf.
Depending on the quality and purity, liquid boron nitride may be used as is or diluted with distilled water. It works best when diluted to the consistency of whole milk. Boron nitride aerosol sprays can be used straight out of the can, and no mixing or diluting is necessary.
In general, boron nitride is rated for kiln use only to around 1550F/840C. Some varieties of the product will claim higher rated temperatures, but usually this refers to the product's use in a reducing atmosphere, rather than in the oxidizing atmosphere typical of most kilns.
Tomorrow's tip will contain specific information about using boron nitride on slumping molds.


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The volunteer citizens group overseeing the spending of millions of dollars in taxpayer-approved bonds for new and improved patient care facilities at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa has elected its chairman and vice chairman to serve through June 2017.
La Mesa resident Glen Sparrow, a retired San Diego State University (SDSU) professor, and El Cajon resident Jeffrey Olson, division chief of assessment services, San Diego County Assessor’s Office, will serve as chair and vice chair, respectively.
The citizens group, called the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (ICBOC), has been meeting since June 2006 when East County voters approved Prop. G, a $247 million bond ballot measure for financing improvement projects at the hospital. Prop. G passed by more than 77 percent, well over the two-thirds required.
ICBOC members are uncompensated East County residents who are charged with monitoring bond proceeds spent by the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD), the public agency managing the bond-financed construction at the hospital. GHD serves as landlord of the hospital, including ownership of the property and buildings on behalf of local taxpayers.
Individuals representing various constituency groups, according to ICBOC bylaws, fill specific seats on the ICBOC. Sparrow is serving as a representative of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA), while Olson is representing Grossmont Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary.
Sparrow, professor emeritus of SDSU’s School of Public Affairs with more than 25 years of experience in regional and municipal administration, has served on four other oversight committees: the City of La Mesa from 2008 to 2010, the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District from 2009 to 2015, the San Diego Community College District (where he also currently serves as Chair) from 2012 to present, and the Grossmont Unified High School District from 2015 to present. He is currently chair of the SDCTA’s Governance and Public Finance Committee. He has served on the ICBOC since 2011.
Olson, an East County resident since 1985, has worked with the County since 1990. His career has included managing construction and information technology projects, along with real estate property appraisal of residential, commercial and industrial properties. In his current position since 2006, Olson is involved in projecting assessed value and property tax revenue for the County, as well as 18 incorporated cities and 47 school districts. He also administers the Assessor Office’s Property Tax Exemption Program, the Reassessment Exclusion Program and manages property tax appeals. He also is a member of the County’s team that interfaces with bond rating agencies. He has served on the ICBOC since 2013.
The Grossmont Healthcare District, formed in 1952 to build and operate Grossmont Hospital, supports various health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County Region. The District is governed by a five-member board of directors, each representing more than 500,000 people residing within San Diego East County’s 750 square miles. In 1991, GHD opted to lease the hospital’s operation to Sharp HealthCare under a 30-year lease that runs through May 2021. Voters extended the lease agreement between GHD and Sharp HealthCare in 2014 for an additional 30 years. For more information about GHD, visit www.grossmonthealthcare.org.


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"To be able to visualise easily it is necessary to have a steady flow of energy moving from the base of the spine up to the top of the head. For different kinds of visualisation, different intensities of energy are needed.
Intuition is the primary title of this theme."
Suggested Use: For best results use all the titles indicated over a period of time and repeat this program as often as desired. Each music supports the movement created by the other. You can either listen to one music each day or several titles in the same day.
When the energy system is tuned and balanced, it is much easier to visualize.
Helps promote movement throughout the energy system, focusing on the 5th energy center at the throat, upper back and arm channels and the hands.
Our music requires regular listening to achieve results. In most cases, we suggest a minimum period of 1-2 months, one CD per day until you are familiar with the music's effects, or more frequently if desired. Benefits are achieved whether listening on headphones or as background music - the only difference is the length of time it takes to achieve results.
As tensions within your system begin to' move in response to listening, initially you may experience temporary discomfort. You may also experience reactions such as tingling, heat or increased tension, an emotional release, sensations of boredom or a complete rejection of the music altogether. You might perceive these reactions as 'negative' but they usually pass quickly. If this happens to you, we advise listening for shorter periods of time and at a lower volume, starting from the beginning of the CD each time. By continuing to listen, your body quickly becomes accustomed to the movement and these reactions then pass.
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text: Congratulations to Dr. Minjoung Kyoung for being named as co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Area Single Molecule Biology Conference (https://cbasmb.org/) Program Committee, a conference on single molecule imaging for biological applications attended by top researchers from universities and research institutions in bay area (e.g., Johns Hopkins, U Penn., Janelia Farms, etc.). Due to Dr. Kyoung’s expertise in the field, she has been asked to host and chair the 6th meeting of the Conference at UMBC. Congratulations Minji!


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Kriya learns about squares one day in math class – an intangible four-sided enclosed shape, with congruent sides that come together to form four right angles. All class, students tackle square-related problems. Then, the teacher presents a challenge problem in which there is a diamond-shaped figure. Kriya’s peers observe the drawing…they all begin to assert how it must be a “weird square” but a square nevertheless. Kriya begins to wonder, “Is a square the only four sided enclosed shape in the world?” She looks around the classroom – the ceiling didn’t have four congruent sides and the textbook on her desk was not quite like squares either. “Then, perhaps, not all four sided shapes in the world are square,” Kriya wonders.
What was it about Kriya’s mental habits that allowed her to engage and grow as a math student? Unlike her classmates, who began to classify all four-sided figures as squares, Kriya questioned the belief that “everything presented to the class will be some sort of square.” She left room in her mind for the possibility of the loss of beliefs and the arrival of new notions and learning. This space for letting go and accepting the loss of thought processes when old ideas fail to provide a clear view of reality is the cornerstone of productive struggle.
Let’s fast forward 7 years – Kriya is now in 12th grade and, with her flexible mind and habits, she has thus far experienced success in high school mathematics. She is now taking College Calculus. One day, the teacher presents a graph and asks the students to work together to find one method that accurately approximates the area under the curve between two bounds. Kriya talks to classmates – initially befuddled, they put their heads together to come up with some idea. For the first time, Kriya feels like she just can’t do math, “Perhaps, I’m actually not cut out for this? Maybe real math is too hard for me. I can’t even come up with a simple method.” Dismayed, Kriya doubts her abilities…as the teacher comes by to give hints to the group she is still lost in thought and misses the guidance.
While Kriya had practice in leaving room for new content in her mind, she now faced a very different aspect of the practice: leaving room for new insights that impact one’s psychology. Kriya had trouble fitting two ideas, failure and mathematical success, in her mind. There was no space or flexibility for the two notions to co-exist. However, to make room for the notion that failure is part of learning math, Kriya needs to modify the second belief. Instead of just believing “I am successful in mathematics”, she can more accurately accommodate the belief, “Success in mathematics entails failure, frustration, and perseverance.” This belief leaves room for failing, trying again, failing, and trying again…building immense capacity for perseverance.
What have these examples shown us? In order to learn, we must practice letting go of and accepting the loss of beliefs that no longer align with reality or lead to growth. This practice is not confined to learning content (subject-specific material). It encompasses our psychology and we must choose between being static or embracing the evolving mind. The mind evolves with loss and renewal, allowing all of us to engage in productive struggles. As I wrote in On Struggle (Part 1): Befriending Struggle, struggle is our toughest teacher – it helps us question our beliefs so we can evolve into more resilient individuals ready to absorb and assimilate knowledge about the world around us and within us. In my next post “On Struggle (Part 3),” I will post a meditation on Embracing the Evolving Mind.
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Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. All ages welcome, though best for ages 6 and up; children younger than 12 should attend with an adult.
Drop by the art studio between 12:30 and 2:30 to learn how to make a simple cardboard disc loom. We will use colorful yarn, felt, and fibers to braid friendship bracelets--a perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day cards.


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Republican senators want to lower the legal age for driving a full-sized semi-truck across state lines from 21 to 18. This isn’t the first time the idea’s come up, but the trucking industry is apparently more desperate than ever to put butts in trucks.
Just to be clear; we’re talking about Class 8 commercial trucks, known to most of us as “big rigs,” which as Chief of Advocacy for Trucking Associations Dave Osiecki pointed out to AP; teens can already operate within their own state borders. The new bill would just allow them to cross state lines and ergo get jobs as professional interstate truckers.
Specifically; it’s reported that the bill “would allow contiguous states that join together in ‘compacts’ to drop the age threshold to 18 for interstate trips. There is no limit on the number of states that could join the compacts.” After four years a study would be conducted to evaluate teen-trucker safety versus that of older drivers.
Obviously, opposition is citing teen’s relatively poor driving record compared to their elders.
In summary; the trucking industry’s on-board with 18-year-old truckers because they’ve got empty driver seats to fill. Some Republicans are with them, presumably because the bill eliminates a roadblock to free enterprise.
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and others are against it because their stats on younger driver’s crash records are ominous, while trucker unions say the driver-shortage could alternatively be solved by companies offering more pay and better working conditions.
In conclusion; I have a feeling a fresh backlash of public opposition will once again shut this thing down, but I’m eager to see the merits of this proposal discussed in the comments!
Image via Ivan/Flickr. Not an 18-year-old and not a Class 8 truck either, but you get the idea.

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Untappd and apps like it have created landscapes for all beer drinkers, from the binge-drinking teenager to the Cicerone-certified cervezaphile, to lay down their knowledge, or lack of, as equals. This isn’t to say there isn’t good in these apps, but how they’re used can sometimes leave other beer drinkers and brewers scratching their heads. I sent a questionnaire to individuals who might help me shine some light on the pluses and minuses of such platforms, and Cicero, Sterling, Willamette, and Dr. Rudi were kind enough to respond.
For those unfamiliar, Untappd, what Cicero calls the “Yelp of beers,” encourages its users to keep track of beers they’ve tried by rating them. When they do this, users are awarded badges. They also get badges for trying new and different styles of beer. On its face, it’s a great way for beer drinkers to interact with one another and stay up to date on the micro and macro beer-verse. But as with many digital treasures, intention of design doesn’t always translate to user application.
I don’t like to tell anyone how to enjoy beer, but this isn’t how anyone should enjoy beer. I’m a firm believer in time and place functioning as essential components to the overall experience of a beer. For me, the exact same Stout in the summer on the lake will taste notably different when enjoyed in the winter by the fireplace. Willamette says, “There’s an encouragement to buy a sampler, taste one to three fluid ounces of the product, then write a review.” After one taster, the beer drinker moves on to the next, then the next. In a sense, it’s like going to a concert where you hear 10-second snippets from bands covering a variety of genres, from folk to rock to jazz to death metal to ballet to jingles. No matter how you order them, each experience is going to influence the next. I’ve yet to meet a person who can drink a sour beer and transition to a Pilsner without the flavor being tainted.
So we have people drinking beer they know they won’t like. We have people adamantly gulping through the catalog at different breweries not for the experience, but to review ‘em all. It sounds like the positives are few and far between. Not so fast. Dr. Rudi points out, “It’s another place to engage with people who have tried our beer! … I generally don’t read the comments, or ignore the bad ones, but do engage people who have something interesting to say or if they take a great photo of our space.” In addition, these apps have the potential to inform brewers that there might be some technical issue on the brewing side of things.
And for the beer drinker, they’re places to navigate beer on a personal level. They allow users to keep a beer journal they can refer to when trying new beers or rediscovering old favorites. The potential in an app like Untappd to help engage beer enthusiasts with one another across the state, nation, and globe is there. I think app users would do well to remember that these platforms aren’t there in hopes of being abused and that reviewing a plethora of beer does not an expert make.
The takeaway I hope for from this article is continued acknowledgement that we have the ability to put our opinions out there without any filter whatsoever. Whether or not a person respects Tom Waits, Picasso, or their local brewer, I wish them to remember that what artists do, they do with intention. Drinking a beer is access to something intimate that deserves more consideration than fulfilling quests for digital awards.
To the mindful, the appreciative, and the accomplished. May their relationships further our own.

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There are many carried out several studies to understand the status of children’s education in Rajasthan. One such study was done in 15 schools of Alwar district has shown that 50% of the schools lacked functional toilets, the remaining were unclean, 40% schools had poor accessibility to water. Moreover, the status regarding library was poor in 90 percent of the schools and 40 % schools had no sports material. The non-functional infrastructure along with other aspects such as poor quality of education and social factors contribute to high drop out of children especially girls from schools in the state.
Renovation/ Construction of toilets, roof, Septic Tank, Water tank and plumbing work, drinking water facilities, hand and utensil washing.
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Turkey first applied for EU membership in 1987 and started negotiations for full membership in October 2005 after lengthy and challenging negotiations between EU member states. This master’s thesis attempts to examine the relationship between the negotiations for EU membership that are going on between Turkey and the EU Commission and the public discussion on the subject. The research material consists of selected posts on the Financial Times discussion forum and the Acquis communautaire and Copenhagen criteria. By comparing the research material this thesis attempts to investigate if the public deliberation and official negotiations focus on the same issues and requirements for membership. The theoretical background for this analysis is deliberative democracy, according to which public debate should be a prerequisite for agenda setting and decision making.
The findings of the thesis reveal that the public discussion does touch on the acquis communautaire and Copenhagen criteria to some degree, but the public is also concerned with non-acquis issues such as the culture and history. A unique feature of the accession negotiations is also the amount of commentary from heads of state regarding the negotiations, which was also noted in the research material. In the light of deliberative democratic theory it can be noted that the public may take part in the discussion over Turkey’s membership, but it has little or no chances of setting the agenda for the negotiations.

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The Dental Clinic at the San Pedro PolyClinic II started offering Preventative Dental Care to children ranging in ages six to 12 on Monday August 15th. This service will continue through Thursday August 18, 2011 from 8:30AM to 4PM.
Stephanie Jones, a volunteer Dentist and 2008 Graduate from the Newcastle Dental University in England, with over three years dental practice with adults and children, along with her husband Adrian Jones spent the week offering assistance to PolyClinic’s resident Dentist, Dr. Efrain Cima. The San Pedro Sun found out that as of Wednesday August 17th, Dr. Cima, Stephanie and Adrian had seen over twenty children.
The Jones’ were on a two-week vacation to Belize and decided to spend five of those days volunteering at the Clinic. Together with Dr. Cima, they offered services such as cleaning, filling, extraction, oral physiotherapy, hygiene, healthy eating and even presented patients with colorful toothbrushes.
Dental patients are reminded that it is essential to always maintain healthy teeth by brushing, especially before visiting the Dentist’s Office.

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