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This image, a black and white conversion from the original, caught my eye – the shapes, the repeating shades of grey – almost like the old green bar paper! It might be cleaned up a bit further by cropping out the “noise” at the top edge – what do you think?
These water jugs were shot at one of the restaurants at the Ferry Building in San Francisco while I was waiting for a friend to arrive. I took the image with my tiny Canon PowerShot S95 using macro and post-processed it using Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 2. I love how they have that glow!
This image is a composite of two images taken on my recent photo walk to Alcatraz with my good friend Doug Kaye.
Here are the two images used to create this one:
The guard tower was shot on a beautifully clear (and boring sky!) day – and a bit of The Rock itself captured up close – both images were taken using my tiny Canon PowerShot S95.
These two images were blended in Photoshop using a combination of Luminosity and Soft Light blend modes along with Nik’s Viveza 2, Color Efex Pro 3 and Silver Efex Pro 2 filters. I first converted the guard tower image to black and white – the blue sky was just too overwhelming and taking it to black and white neutralized it. Similarly with the the rock texture. At the very end, I dropped a little bit of light into the spot light on the tower using Viveza 2 – trying to create a small point of interest. Finally imported the resulting JPEG back into Lightroom 3 and applied a vignette.
If you’re ready to make a movie about Alcatraz, this just might be the movie poster shot!
Last night, I went over to Stanford to try to capture the full moon rising near Hoover Tower just as the sun was setting. I had figured out (using the great TPE application) that a good spot for trying to capture this might be the roof of the parking structure at the corner of Panama St. and Via Ortez.
Turns out that this particular parking structure isn’t an ideal location – because of the new buildings in the Science Quad that block the lower half of the tower from this vantage point – but it was good enough for tonight and, most importantly, properly aligned with the path the moon was going to take as it was rising. Unfortunately, the tower itself was in less than perfect form with the scaffolding still remaining up top! So, this was good practice but didn’t produce a perfect image!
The moon began to appear out of the haze around 7:10 PM and then slowly rose up and to the right. This particular shot was the last shot I took – about 7:30 PM – handheld as I was putting everything (tripod, etc.) back into the trunk of my car. It was far and away the best shot of the night! Post-processed in Photoshop using Nik’s Color Efex 3 and Silver Efex Pro 2.
We’ve all seen photographs of this particular vantage point – Tunnel View as you enter Yosemite Valley on Wawona Road. When the valley opens up in front of you as you emerge from the tunnel, it’s stunning. And photographers love shooting the valley view from this site.
This January we spent a few days in Yosemite – and, naturally, we stopped at Tunnel View to snap a photo or two. As I was relaxing this Labor Day, I went looking through those photos to see if one might have potential. I chose this one taken in the late afternoon – because of the expansive view – and also because of how the sun shadow swept across the valley from upper right to lower left.
In the original image (see below), the shadow area in the lower right quadrant is almost completely darkened. I wondered what I might be able to accomplish with post-processing and first did a single-image tone mapped HDR of the original RAW file taken with my Canon 5D Mark II. Photomatix Pro did an amazing job of popping the details up out of the shadow area – including beautiful Bridalveil Fall. But, the rest of the image was very busy – a cluttered mess. I wanted something that was non-traditional – a different kind of perspective from this iconic location.
First, I used Nik’s Silver Efex 2 to convert the image to black and white. I adjusted the toning a bit, added a vignette – but was still unhappy with the result. After trying a couple of other filters, I settled in on the combination of the Low Key filter in Nik’s Color Efex 3 and Topaz Simplify. The toning is the result of Low Key, the reduced complexity/busy-ness of the image is the result of simplify. I used a tweak in Viveza to drop a control point on Bridalveil and brighten that up just a touch before pulling the image back into Lightroom for final noise reduction.
The result is different from the traditional valley view photos – hope you also enjoy the difference! Click on the image to see the large version.
Here’s the exterior view of Building 680 at Mare Island. In this treatment, I’ve added a texture effect along with a bit of Pixel Bender’s OilPaint filter to stylize the image – definitely into the “grunge” category! Makes the place look ancient (it is!) and the photo too!
I’m heading up to San Francisco this afternoon to meet up with Doug Kaye for an afternoon of exploring and photography. Thinking about it last night, I remember this photo taken at the first photo workshop I attended in 2009 with Chris Honeysett.
During the workshop, Chris had us set our cameras to display our images in black and white – and I remember feeling how different the feedback was when in that mode vs. looking at the usual color display on the back of my DSLR. There’s something about seeing the results in black and white that focuses on the quality of the light and not the noise of the color.
As we were leaving Embarcadero Center, I happened to notice this circular bicycle rack – which had exactly one bicycle in it – you can barely see it at the far end. I loved the symmetry of the circles in this rack – and bent down very low to take this shot. I post-processed it (an original JPEG) using Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 2 and added in just a bit of color to set the mood.
I’ve posted an all black and white version of this image before – “The Real Yosemite” – taken in Cook’s Meadow looking at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. It’s one of my favorites – with big Half Dome in the distance and the young family playing in the snow in the meadow below.
Lately, I’ve been re-learning some tools and techniques for post-processing images and decided to take another try at a slightly different approach to this particular image – you see the result above. This has a very minimalist use of selective color – on the child’s jacket – along with some subtle toning that, for me, adds a bit more depth to the image versus my earlier black and white treatment – included below.
The technique here involves using Photoshop with several filters to first get the image looking great in color and then to convert it to black and white – in my case, using Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 2. Once I have a great looking black and white from that filter, I’ll add a layer mask to that layer and then pull back the colors from layers below – along the way adjusting opacity and blend mode as appropriate.


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RSS-AFFILIATED journal The Organiser has revealed a canopy story in its newest situation accusing e-commerce big Amazon of funding non secular conversion within the nation’s Northeast.
In a canopy story titled “Amazing Cross Connection”, the journal additionally alleged that the corporate has monetary hyperlinks with an organisation named “American Baptist Church” which, it claimed, was operating a “conversion module” within the area. Amazon has denied the allegations.
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“E-commerce giant Amazon is financing the Christian conversion module run by American Baptist Church (ABM). There is a possibility of a money laundering ring run by multinational companies and ABM to fund India’s huge missionary conversion mission,” the journal stated.
It additionally alleged that ABM was operating a entrance named All India Mission (AIM) in India. “This is their frontal organisation which has openly claimed on their website that they have converted 25 thousand people to Christianity in North East India,” the journal claimed.
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Citing a purported Twitter put up of AIM’s funding attraction via Amazon, with an AmazonSmile brand, the journal stated, “Amazon is sponsoring the conversion module of All India Mission by donating money against every purchase by an Indian.”
When contacted by The Indian Express, an Amazon spokesperson stated, “Amazon India does not have any relationship with All India Mission or its affiliates nor does the AmazonSmile program operate on the Amazon India marketplace. Where the AmazonSmile program does operate, customers can choose to donate to a charity they prefer from multiple non-profits that register themselves under the program. The AmazonSmile program does not endorse the views of any charity participating in the program.”
The Organiser additionally claimed that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken cognizance of the problem after an earlier report by the journal in September.
Speaking to The Indian Express, NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo stated the Commission had acquired a grievance in September from Arunachal Pradesh on conversions being executed illegally via orphanages and allegedly funded by Amazon.
“We instantly took cognizance of the matter and sent Amazon a notice in September. But Amazon did not respond…Then I issued a summons to Amazon in October, and met three Amazon India officials at the Commission office on November 1,” he stated.
“The Amazon representatives told us that there is no connection between Amazon India and All India Mission and that no money goes from Amazon India to the NGO. They checked with Amazon America and reverted back to us in the first week of November… Amazon India said that Amazon America has given some money to the All India Mission. They have also given us an address for All India Mission, which seems to be located abroad. We will now be investigating the All India Mission further,” Kanoongo stated.
Kanoongo stated that throughout the NCPCR’s inquiry, the Commission ascertained that “All India Mission has been running orphanages in India illegally” and that “they are carrying out religious conversion of children through these orphanages”. “We have tried investigating the All India Mission but they didn’t seem to have an address. When we started investigating the site, the site was blocked, and we had to stop the inquiry,” he stated.
The Indian Express discovered that the AIM web site was inaccessible. ABM didn’t reply to an electronic mail despatched by The Indian Express to the ID listed on its web site.
In its September report, The Organiser claimed that AIM had two fronts in Jharkhand and that its founders had been operating “relentless campaigns to defame India” and the Centre.
This shouldn’t be the primary assault on Amazon by an RSS-affiliated journal or organisation. They have beforehand accused the corporate of cartelising the retail market which, they stated, has affected the small dealer, a standard assist base of the Sangh Parivar and the BJP.
In September 2021, “Panchjanya” revealed a canopy story equating Amazon with the East India Company for alleged corrupt practices and accusing it of involvement in funding Christian organisations.
In December 2021, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) handed a decision demanding that every one permissions granted to e-commerce corporations like Amazon and Flipkart to function in India be withdrawn. The Manch claimed that reductions supplied by these corporations are “adversely impacting the neighborhood shops and kirana stores”.

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Two more high profile games will be losing their online portions once GameSpy goes down on May 31. Crytek has confirmed that both Crysis and Crysis 2‘s multiplayer modes will not survive past that date, and they will remain single player titles from here on out.
“The single-player campaigns in both games are unaffected by this transition, and the multiplayer mode in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 versions of Crysis 2 remain playable,” reads a statement on the official Crysis forum.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has taken up arms in Crysis and Crysis 2′s multiplayer modes in the last few years, and apologize to the small but dedicated community of PC players who are still actively competing against one another.”
EA has confirmed that it will keep several older Battlefield games up and operational, and the multiplayer can still be played for Crysis and Crysis 2 on consoles. However, these two losses for such landmark games isn’t going to make fans happy. Mods from dedicated fans and all their hard work will now vanish alongside the titles.
Anybody else still playing these games on multiplayer, or are we all gaming on Crysis 3 these days too much to notice?

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- Does nail fungus ever go away?
- Does white vinegar kill fungus on skin?
- Does laundry soap kill fungus?
- How do you get rid of fungus toenails?
- What cleaning products kill fungus?
- What is the fastest home remedy for toenail fungus?
- What kills fungus in shower?
- What is the best fungus killer?
- How do you get rid of fungus naturally?
- What causes too much yeast on the skin?
- Will bleach kill toenail fungus?
- Is bleach an antifungal?
- What kills fungus fast?
- Does hydrogen peroxide kill nail fungus?
- What kills fingernail fungus fast?
- How long does it take for vinegar to kill toenail fungus?
- What kills fungus on skin?
Does nail fungus ever go away?
Fungal infections of the toenails — also known as onychomycosis — don’t go away on their own, and if left untreated, the fungus will spread and can eventually destroy the nail..
Does white vinegar kill fungus on skin?
Vinegar can kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses and treat yeast infections. Due to its antimicrobial properties, vinegar has been used for the treatment of ear infections, warts, and nail fungus. It has also been used to treat certain skin infections and burns.
Does laundry soap kill fungus?
⭐ Does washing clothes kill fungus? Yes if you wash in hot water (at least 60 C).
How do you get rid of fungus toenails?
Options include terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part. You typically take this type of drug for six to 12 weeks.
What cleaning products kill fungus?
White vinegar is a mildly acidic product that cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects. It can also kill 82% of mold species, including black mold, on porous and non-porous surfaces. You can use it safely on most surfaces, and its offensive odor goes away quickly. Pour undiluted white vinegar into a spray bottle.
What is the fastest home remedy for toenail fungus?
Try One of These 10 Home Remedies for Toenail FungusVicks VapoRub.Snakeroot extract.Tea tree oil.Oregano oil.Olive leaf extract.Ozonized oils.Vinegar.Listerine.More items…
What kills fungus in shower?
Bathroom shower walls and floors should be brushed once a week with a solution of bleach and water (one cup of chlorine bleach to five cups of hot water) or a good household cleaner, specifically for surfaces. This will clean your shower and kill bacteria and fungi.
What is the best fungus killer?
The best pill for nail fungus is terbinafine. Evidence suggests it works better than the alternatives with the fewest side effects. Terbinafine results in resolution of nail fungus 76% of the time. Common side effects may include headaches, skin rash, and vomiting.
How do you get rid of fungus naturally?
Home Remedies For Fungal Infection are:Eat Yoghurt and Probiotics. Yoghurt and other probiotics have an ample amount of good bacteria that help stave off many fungal infections. … Wash with Soap and Water. … Use Apple Cider Vinegar. … Use Tea Tree Oil. … Use Coconut Oil. … Use Turmeric. … Use Aloe Vera. … Garlic.More items…
What causes too much yeast on the skin?
An overgrowth of the fungus Candida is the cause of yeast infections. Candidal infections commonly occur in warm, moist body areas, such as the underarms or where skin folds over itself like breast/chest skin.
Will bleach kill toenail fungus?
Bleach isn’t a good method for treating or preventing toenail fungus. Bleach can burn the skin and shouldn’t be applied (even in highly diluted amounts) unless a doctor recommends it. Fungus infections often require oral medications or specialized laser treatments. Even then, the infection can come back.
Is bleach an antifungal?
People are aware that bleach (sodium hypochlorite) has powerful cleaning power. … Because chlorine bleach has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activity, some visitors to this website have suggested using a dilute solution to treat nail fungus or athlete’s foot.
What kills fungus fast?
Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide can effectively kill the fungus on the surface level of the foot, as well as any surface bacteria that could cause an infection. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the affected area. Note that it may sting, and it should bubble, especially if you have open wounds.
Does hydrogen peroxide kill nail fungus?
Hydrogen peroxide can kill fungus that grows on toenails. You can directly wipe hydrogen peroxide on your infected toes or toenails with a clean cloth or cotton swab. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in a foot soak.
What kills fingernail fungus fast?
A person can try putting baking soda inside their socks and shoes to soak up moisture. People can also apply a paste of baking soda and water directly to the affected nail and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat this several times a day until the fungus clears.
How long does it take for vinegar to kill toenail fungus?
The antifungal properties also make vinegar soaks a good idea for people who have toenail fungus. Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes daily in a vinegar bath until the infection subsides. You can increase the length of time in the soak gradually. It may take two to three weeks or longer to see improvement in symptoms.
What kills fungus on skin?
Antifungal medications work to treat fungal infections. They can either kill fungi directly or prevent them from growing and thriving. Antifungal drugs are available as OTC treatments or prescription medications, and come in a variety of forms, including: creams or ointments.

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|Title:||Biomonitoraggio dell'inquinamento atmosferico tramite licheni nella provincia di Pescara||Authors:||Recchia, Franco
|Keywords:||Air pollution; Air quality; Bioindicators; Lichens; Italy; Pescara||Issue Date:||1993||Publisher:||EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste||Source:||Franco Recchia, Miris Castello, Dario Gasparo, "Biomonitoraggio dell'inquinamento atmosferico tramite licheni nella provincia di Pescara" in: "Studia Geobotanica. An international journal, Vol. 13 (1993)", EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste, Trieste, 1993, pp. 313-348||Series/Report no.:||Studia Geobotanica. An international journal
BIOMONITORING OF AIR POLLUTION BY LICHENS IN THE PROVINCE OF PESCARA (CENTRAL ITALY). This paper presents the results of a study on air quality in the Province of Pescara (Central Italy), carried out in 1991, and based on epiphytic lichens as bioindicators. SO2 pollution was evaluated by means of an Index of Atmospheric Purity (I.A.P.) computed on the frequency of epiphytic lichens within a sampling grid. Relevés were carried out in 77 stations, on Quercus and Tilia spp.: pollution maps for the Province are presented.
Altogether, 57 species were recorded, with a prevalence of nitrophytic and neutro-basiphytic lichens, indicating a diffuse secondary eutrophication of the bark. The species can be subdivided in 6 main groups according to their locai distribution patterns: the distribution maps of 6 species are presented. Indicator species, whose distribution is best related to the pollution patterns, were selected. Eutrophication and acidification maps were obtained by calculating an index far each station, based on lichen sensitivity scales derived from existing literature.
The results show that most of the Province of Pescara has high air quality standards; the most polluted areas are in the north-eastern part of the Province and along the Pescara valley, corresponding to the town of Pescara and the main industrial and urbanized zones. The main factors affecting lichen distribution are air pollution and eutrophication due to anthropic activities.
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My family is new to BYC and to raising chickens. We live in Milpitas, CA which is just north of San Jose and at the South end of the San Francisco Bay. I've wanted to raise chickens for several years now, but didn't think it was practical in a densely populated suburban area. How wrong I was. We finally decided to make the leap when we found a wonderful coop made of old barn wood on a recent visit to the Wine Country.
We now have two - year old Black Stars, one 5 month old Red Star and a 5 month old Wyndotte. These little girls are the funniest animals I've ever seen and far easier to care for than I ever imagined. They all get along famously with our 4 cats.
Thanks for this forum. I look forward to chatting with you.

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The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Technology
GATOR HALPERN - Co-Founder & President of Coral Vita - UN Young Champion of the Earth - Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur
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“Coral reefs are the most biodiverse habitat on the planet, despite covering less than 1 percent of the ocean area, over a quarter of all marine life exists in these rainforests of the sea. And if you think of a coral reef as a rainforest, the trees are the coral themselves. Which are incredible organisms, so, magic is really the right word to describe them. They're these animals that are one of the original forms of animal life, the second branch of the animal kingdom is actually Cnidaria, which includes coral and jellyfish. So, an ancient animal, but they have a symbiotic relationship with algae, and so inside the animal tissue are these zooxanthellae, these algae that do photosynthesis, like algae do, like plants do. It's able to capture sunlight and convert it into sugars and energy. And so, it's an animal, but it's got plants that live inside it, this algae, and then even more wild - it grows a skeleton that is rock!
So coral skeleton is actually calcium carbonate, which is limestone. And most of the limestone that exists on the earth was grown by these organisms. And so they're animals with plants inside of them that grow rock as skeleton. And the rock skeletons form these incredibly intricate structures that are coral reefs that can grow for thousands of miles and the corals can live for thousands of years to be seen from space and to create these essential ecosystems that are really the cornerstone of all of life in the ocean and, and therefore much of life on Earth.”
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse habitat on the planet, despite covering less than 1 percent of the ocean. Over a quarter of all marine life exists in these rain forests of the sea.
Gator Halpern is the Co-founder and President of Coral Vita, a mission-driven company working to restore our world’s dying coral reefs. He is a lifelong entrepreneur who is passionate about starting projects that can help create a better harmony between society and nature. His work has earned him a number of awards including being named a United Nation’s Young Champion of the Earth, a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, and an Echoing Green fellow. Before founding Coral Vita, he worked on development projects in Brazil, Peru, and South Africa. During his career, he has helped distribute millions of baby fish for aquaculture to remote villages in the Amazon, he’s analyzed the environmental effects of land-use change projects on three different continents, and worked for the World Wildlife Fund Global Marine Program. Gator founded Coral Vita during his graduate studies at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and he lives and works in the Bahamas where Coral Vita operates the world’s first commercial land-based coral farm for reef restoration.


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This book is the reflection in pictures of two of my journeys in the American Southwest. It will take you to discover the fabulous landscapes of the national parks and state parks of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California.
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Through this photo book, explore New York, the ultimate photogenic destination, and discover (or rediscover) some of Manahattan's most emblematic places.
From Central Park to the Statue of Liberty, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Top Of The Rock panoramic terrace, marvel at these unique settings that Big Apple has to offer.
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It’s summer already and we’re drooling at the thought of posting sun-kissed selfies of ourselves fashioning effortless pops of glitter much like Alia Bhatt‘s sought-after lit-from-within aesthetic, smatterings of rose-tinted blush straddling the cheekbones, and coats of mascara to dramatise our look just a little.
And there isn’t a better time to tug at the experimental MUA within us all than now. We’ve rounded up a few of the hottest makeup looks to add to your mood board ASAP. Just imagine sipping on ice-cold margaritas by the beach on your next bucket-list destination on a perfect Sunday but not without the right look though. And each one is so easy to recreate. Bookmark them RN.
The verdict is out, we’ll never tire of a cat-eye underscoring a look. And a cat-eye spiked with accents of the iconic very peri—a colour that epitomises the mood of the year? Hell, yes! Just sweep a little bit of the colour along your lids. This sets the backdrop for the flicks. Once you’ve drawn them, layer your eyes with mascara, drench your lips in a shade of pink, accentuate the arch of your brows with a brush, and add some highlighter into the equation. There you go—a 2022 summer-favourite of ours.
This Megan Fox look reigns supreme. And rightfully so. A wash of orange-yellow teasing the upper-corners and inner-corners of the eyes is enough to headline your entire look. Just sweep a little bit of eyeshadow over the lids, smear some gloss onto the lips, and dust blush around the cheeks to conclude the look.
Can you tell we’re obsessed with ’90s lips? They’re all statement-making. And they cemented the decade’s reputation as one of the most iconic eras for makeup. The ’90s supermodel lips is one trend everyone’s lusting after these days. Fashioned by the likes of Cindy Crawford and Angeline Jolie, this trend accompanied the powerful strides of supermodels like Naomi Campbell too. It was defined by a shade of nude on the lips, an unblended outline of liner contouring the borders, and a puckered pout. A new iteration of the look, displayed by recent adoptees of the trend like Kim Kardashian, Alexa Demie (her entire aesthetic is pivoted on the 90s) and Storm Reid amongst others, is more wearable in the way that it diffuses the outline into the lighter shade of lipstick sitting atop the lips. You’ve gotta try it out!
Nothing can rival glitter-studded lips. They’re almost ubiquitous—from complementing the highly-coveted no-makeup makeup look to accentuating dramatic sweeps of eyeshadow across the lids, glossy lips are unbelievably versatile, and reward you with a puckered pout almost instantly. Marry it with a flushed cheeks and natural-looking brows to ace the lit-from-within glow this summer.
Nothing pairs better with summer than shades of neon sitting atop the lids. We’re loving the contrast between the pink (notice the colour melting into a shade of purple toward the end) and the yellow. Joey King, you’re queening. And you know it.
We don’t know about you, but if cat-woman does it, we’re jumping right in on the bandwagon. Tightlining, a popular 2000s trend, is witnessing a resurgence, and we’re here for it. This technique adds some drama to the eyes without seeming too obvious. Retrieve your waterproof eyeliner, and you’re halfway there.
A striking scarlet on the lips has never looked better. Even though red is always in vogue, there’s something about the colour that’s so reminiscent of summertime. No? Just drench your lips in a hue of striking red, brush a little bit of the colour onto your cheeks, and draw a traditional cat-eye on the lids.
What are you waiting for? Fire it up with these looks RN. If you’re a minimalist, just tightline your eyes, and accompany the look with a little mascara and gloss. If you want to go all-out, let Megan Fox’s sultry aesthetic play muse to your look, and dust a pop of pigmented eyeshadow on the lids.


How do you manage to go from the potentially victorious position of having the opposition (Northamptonshire) over the barrel of 157-5 on the first day to following on 167 runs behind on the second yesterday?
Ask Sussex as this is what happened.
The ball can fly around in the morning at Hove but normally when there is moisture in the air which was absent yesterday. Time and time again the ball flew past.
Seven of the dismissals yesterday came from snicks and catches taken behind the stumps. You can make excuses: no Mir Hamza, Stiilan van Zyl, no Jefra Archer and no George Garton, but the reality is that this was poor batting, an abject failure to get in line and block.
Geoff Boycott if watching would have had a nervous breakdown. Sussex were dismissed for 106 but Northants did not enforce the follow on. At close of play they were 212-4, 379 runs ahead. They will surely declare sometime today and Sussex will have to survive 4/5 sessions.
Sussex lost to Durham the bottom club last week. Northants are bottom now and it looks like another surprising but comprehensive home defeat. The natives were restless and stewards had to eject 2 members for continuous barracking.
My guest was a barrister who is deeply knowledgeable on cricket and has views worth listening to. He made the point about the World Cup that scores of 350 were predicted as necessary to win but in reality under 300 is sufficient. I added that England’s reputation as run accumulators deadly in the chase has been blown.
Now if they do not bat first they are in difficulty, as are most teams batting second.


The first half of Geneva Watch Auction: Seven is now over, and the last lot of the evening was a big one: Elvis Presley's Tiffany-dial, diamond-set Omega. It was hard going into today's sale to know what price this watch would achieve, since provenance like this doesn't show up every day, but the final results are quite a bit more than many expected. All in, Elvis's Omega sold for $1,812,500, breaking the record for any publicly sold Omega. It's pre-sale estimate was just a fraction of that, at $52,900 to $106,000.
Elvis's watch breaks the record of $1.4 million set by a rare Omega tourbillon at the Phillips Geneva: Six auction last November. In the pantheon of "celebrity watches," Elvis's Omega comes in behind Paul Newman's Paul Newman Daytona, which sold for $17.75 million last year, and Eric Clapton's platinum Patek Philippe ref. 2499, which sold for $3.65 million at Christie's in 2012, but ahead of Steve McQueen's Heuer Monaco, which sold for $799,500, also in 2012.
With all the Daytona madness going on, this watch seemed to get lost in the mix a little bit in the lead-up to auction season. After it was announced back in February, nobody really talked about it too much. However, despite the apparent calm, there must have been a handful of people extremely excited at a rare chance to own this watch. And I'm not surprised either. This has a Tiffany dial for the watch collectors and authentic Elvis provenance for the memorabilia folks. Remember, this wasn't a watch Elvis received and never wore – he was photographed wearing it a number of times and it clearly shows more than a bit of patina.
Tomorrow brings us another day of auctions in Geneva, so stay tuned for more coverage right here as it all unfolds.


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Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep and Paul Giamatti will star in The Last Station. Set in the last tumultuous years of Leo Tolstoy's (Hopkins) life, the historical biopic centers on the battle for his soul waged by his wife, Sofya Andreyevna (Streep) and his leading disciple, Vladimir Cherkov (Giamatti). Torn between his professed codtrine of poverty and chastity and the reality of his enormous wealth, his thirteen children, and a life of hedonism, Tolstoy makes a dramatic flight from his home. Too ill to continue beyond the tiny rail station at Astapovo, he believes that he is dying alone, while over one hundred newspapermen camp outside awaiting hourly reports on his condition. Shooting will begin in Russia this February. [Production Weekly]
Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) has optioned the rights to the novel Passing Strange by Sally MacLeod. MacLeod's novel follows an ugly ducking woman who is persuaded by her husband's family to have major cosmetic surgery. When the couple move to the Carolinas, the woman embarks on an affair with their black yardman with dire consequences. [THR]
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Click the 'New' button and fill in the Title and write the article.
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Title - the title should be as brief as possible
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ACI Solutions, a Simi Valley-based debt settlement company, received the Better Business Bureau’s highest grade in June.
The BBB affiliate, which serves Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, determined that ACI has earned an A+, said Tom Fefer, the BBB’s director of accreditation. ACI previously had an A rating.
The BBB typically sees high complaint rates in the categories of debt negotiation and collection agencies, but ACI’s owner Darrell Warner has avoided those problems, Fefer said.
ACI has worked diligently to earn and maintain its reputation.
“I’m very proud of my BBB rating,” said Warner. “I work hard for my customers to keep them satisfied.”
ACI-Solutions.com has offered debt settlement services since 2004.
Patricia Carter was nearing retirement when she found herself overwhelmed by debt in late 2009. Between eight credit cards, a bank loan and an automobile lease, she had combined debts exceeding $85,000. Bankruptcy wasn’t an option. She didn’t qualify. She had negotiated with two of her creditors, but that was going to take several years to clear those debts alone. She wanted out from under that burden. Today, all the debt is settled, though she still has some payments to make on the car. The dealmaker was Darrell Warner and his debt settlement business ACI-Solutions.com, based in Simi Valley. When Carter runs into someone who has similar financial troubles, she recommends Warner.
The debt settlement industry has changed dramatically in the last few years. In 2007 there were more than 2000 debt settlement companies; now there are fewer than 200. Before December of 2010, bad debt settlement companies took money up-front and then never settled their client’s debt. In December 2010, the FTC amended the Telemarketing Sales Rule to protect consumers from these debt-relief scams.
Should you believe a debt settlement’s claim that they are BBB accredited? Make sure you ask the right questions before you choose a debt settlement company!
- Did you receive your accreditation for debt settlement, or another service your company offers? Some companies have received accreditation with the Better Business Bureau for their credit counseling services, but they claim to have the accreditation

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May 19, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (right) in game one of the Western Conference Finals in the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 122-105. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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- Miley Cyrus' new song "Flowers" is blowing up the charts
- The song is about her ex Liam Hemsworth
- Her new boyfriend Maxx Morando is not happy with it
Miley Cyrus' new hit "Flowers" has apparently caused some trouble in her relationship with drummer Maxx Morando. An insider revealed to RadarOnline that Morando confronted Miley about her ongoing obsession with her ex, Liam Hemsworth.
Miley may have some explaining to do
The insider goes on to say that he even gave her an ultimatum! He is said to have asked Miley to stop focusing so much on Hemsworth and instead focus more on her relationship with him.
And so, it looks like there could be trouble in paradise. Miley is keen on making this relationship work, and it could need quite a bit of work to get going already...
Watch the video above to learn more!


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Keep a food diary. Carry a notebook with you and write down everything that you eat and drink, and the time of day. You may begin to notice a pattern. Do you tend to snack during the late morning? This could be because you skipped breakfast. Do you fill up with snacks after dinner? You are probably snacking while watching tv, and aren't even aware exactly how much you are eating. By focussing on these patterns, you will be able to change your habits accordingly.
Before you start thinking about losing weight, you should talk to your doctor. This will allow you to determine what a healthy amount of weight to lose is and what your ideal body weight should be. The doctor will also provide you with helpful information, relating to your weight loss.
When you are eating a meal, avoid certain kinds of toppings that could add a lot of calories. Salt is one of these toppings that is not only bad for your body if consumed in bulk, but can slow your functionality and make you feel haggard during the day. Avoid sodium and salt in the foods that you eat when dieting.
If you plan on eating out, remember that most restaurants' portions are well over twice the recommended size. Ask your waiter or waitress to bring a to-go container along with the main course, and promptly set aside half of your meal for tomorrow's lunch or dinner. Now, when you clean your plate, you will have done yourself a favor by eating a more reasonable amount of food.
Watching sodium intake is a key part to losing weight because consuming a lot of salt can add water weight. Instead of using regular salt on your foods, you can use a lite salt, which has only a bit more than half of the sodium that regular salt contains.
Children who need a weight loss plan need to be approached gently. Obesity in children is rising, but dieting may not be the answer. Increase your child's physical exercise and reduce high calorie and sugary snack. Often making sure your child only eats when hungry, snacks only on healthy foods, and eats healthy choices is all you need to do.
Be sure to get rid of your large clothes the minute you don't need them anymore. Keeping clothing in anticipation of getting large enough to wear them again is detrimental to your dieting goals. If you get rid of these clothes, you'll have to keep losing weight instead of regaining.

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The state of Arkansas was split in half upon the hire of Bret Bielema on Dec. 4, 2012, yet he found a way to bring the Razorbacks success last season with shutout wins over LSU and Ole Miss. Arkansas rebounded with a 7-6 record in 2014, after a dismal 3-9 mark in 2013.
Three things almost led to an upset victory for Arkansas over Alabama last season: horrid weather conditions, inconsistency on offense (Alabama) and running back Jonathan Williams.
Williams, 6-foot-1, 223 pounds, had the second-highest individual rushing performance against the Crimson Tide, totaling 83 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries last season. The senior is half of the 1,000-yard rushing duo returning for Arkansas (Alex Collins, 1,100 rushing yards).
Williams recorded 1,190 yards and 12 touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry last year, but will miss an “extended period” of time this season due to a foot injury. The incident occurred in Saturday’s scrimmage game. Williams was named preseason second-team, All-SEC running back in July. He is on the Maxwell Award and Doak Walker Award preseason watch lists.
Alex Collins and Kody Walker are both talented. Collins is a proven ball carrier and Arkansas fans have hyped up Walker; however, Williams is the most complete back on the roster.
He is expected to have surgery and make a full recovery.


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Based in colour theory and the primary colour palette, this 8 week hands-on ONLINE course focuses on developing proficient and accurate colour mixing. Through structured exercises and practice, students will develop their ability to make intuitive choices regarding saturation, temperature and value, and implement them with practical applications. Focusing on these fundamental skills will give students time to revisit paint as a coloured material, experiment, and to build vocabulary as a painter. Interpretive colour mixing projects include working with flesh tones, observational colour mixing, and making chromatic greys.
Note: This is an introductory level course that is suitable for painters who want to build their colour-language skills.
8 weeks: Winter 2021: Tuition: $325
TSA will deliver this course using ZOOM. Prior to the course session, you will receive an invitation for the session(s) via email. You'll need a laptop, desktop or tablet, internet connection with good bandwidth and headset (either wired or wireless). We recommend that you set up a free ZOOM account and be familiar with ZOOM prior to the class beginning. Here is a link to help you get started: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697Notes: Kyla Brown is a Toronto based artist, educator and writer. She works in a project driven practice that includes community based works, subtle public interventions, drawing-installation and video works. Exploring mapping as a material practice, Brown’s work focuses on navigating city space, particularly in Toronto and London, Ontario. She has shown at the Khyber Centre for the Arts and the Anna Leonowens Gallery in Halifax, Art Mur in Montreal, XEXE Gallery and Hang Man Gallery in Toronto, as well as DNA Artspace, ArtLab Gallery, and with McIntosh Gallery's community residency in London, ON. She earned her BFA from NSCAD University, and MFA from the University of Western Ontario.
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TERM - ONLINE Winter 2021
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Please keep your receipts in case you need to return materials.
HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS (tubes):
* Note: Black will not be used in our regular palette, but black will be used for limited palette exercises, so you should have a small amount of it. We will discuss how to create black. We will discuss how to build a limited palette; with one of each primary colour, plus white and burnt umber.
Optional MEDIUM: I suggest an acrylic gel medium with a low /semi gloss, not too viscous. Tri-Art is a good brand. Medium helps to extend the body of the paint and keep colour fresh looking
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Mardi Gras 2014 Video Released
Published Apr 9, 2014, 4:26pm -
Puerto Vallarta's widely beloved 2014 Mardi Gras celebration and impressive lineup of entries have been captured on video by Christian Arias and Elidé Hernández. The Media-Pro production is available to view on the event website at www.mardigraspv.com.
Event organizers have announced two contests to kick-off the 2015 parade. A $5,000 peso cash prize will be awarded to the most creative 2015 entry. Organizers are also challenging local designers to take the Mardi Gras event logo redesign into their own hands. Winner will receive a night out on the town. Additional information is on the event website. Next year’s event will take place on February 17, 2015.
If you have the time and passion to be a part of the 2015 organizing committee, email email@example.com.


How old is your Dipper?
At Wealden Rehab, the wellbeing of our clients is at the heart of our business and priorities. We therefore need to ensure that our clients and caregivers receive the best advice with regards to all our products, so that safety is never compromised.
Field Safety Notice
A recent FSN from Joerns Healthcare has limited the lifespan of Oxford Dipper Pool-Side Hoists to seven years. In line with their Field Safety Notice, using units beyond this lifespan can jeopardise the safety of both clients and carers. This threat is due to the high humidity and chlorine exposure that hoists are subject to within the poolside environment. Such conditions corrode an unprotected metal structure and over time create deficiencies that are not always visible on the exterior of the hoist.
In light of this new legislation, Wealden Rehab is offering a ‘Dipper Scrappage Scheme’ for our clients - a scheme that offers ease of replacement and extra value on market-leading products.
Key Facts about the Dipper Scrappage Scheme
- A £250 discount is available when replacing a condemned? Dipper Pool-Side Hoist: This offer is valid whether our customers choose to replace their old unit with another well-esteemed Dipper, or opt for our newer stainless-steel model - the Heron Pool Hoist.
- New pool hoists can be easily installed using your existing Dipper Socket, regardless of the replacement model chosen.
- We will weight test and certificate the new hoist.
- We will take care of the removal of your old unit.
For more information about The Scrappage Scheme, please visit our dedicated Scrappage Scheme page
Choosing the best hoist for you
At Wealden Rehab, we want to ensure that customers choose the best replacement hoist. The Oxford Dipper Pool-Side Hoist continues to be a proven, reliable and safe method of gaining access to the water.
However, we are now able to offer the battery-powered Heron Hoist, which has a proven track record in this demanding environment. Other benefits of the Heron include:
- Manufactured with high-grade stainless steel
- Fits in your existing Oxford Dipper socket for easy installation
- Battery powered lift and lower allowing for effortless patient transfer
- Manual rotation to ensure operators have fine control
- Spreader bar and transportable seat options available, providing a large range of client support
- Suitable for both above or below ground level pools
- 135kg weight capacity
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Medline ® Abstract for Reference 87
of 'Sleep-wake disturbances and sleep disorders in patients with dementia'
Development of diagnostic criteria for defining sleep disturbance in Alzheimer's disease.
Yesavage JA, Friedman L, Ancoli-Israel S, Bliwise D, Singer C, Vitiello MV, Monjan AA, Lebowitz B
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2003;16(3):131.
This article proposes new standards for identifying, defining, and naming sleep/wake cycle disturbances associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) to aid in more effective research, including the development and testing of potential treatments. Many AD patients develop sleep/wake cycle disturbances associated with distress, depression, and sleep disturbances in the caregiver, as well as early nursing home placement for the patient. The Food and Drug Administration Psychopharmacological Drugs Advisory Committee has emphasized the need for a comprehensive diagnostic system. A key point made by the committee was that behavioral problems associated with dementia (including sleep and chronobiological disturbances) are scientifically and clinically valid targets of pharmacologic treatment. However, current diagnostic criteria preclude development of FDA-acceptable studies of pharmacological interventions because they do not include the required specific indications for treatment. This article attempts to develop better-defined provisional criteria with the goal of promoting epidemiological, physiological, and, especially, pharmacological research on sleep/wake disturbances.
Sierra-Pacific Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. firstname.lastname@example.org


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This is probably normal but I saw something tonight that concerned me.
Charlie will be 4 months old in a couple of days. Since he got his last shots this week I have taken him off puppy pads and we've started working on outside potty training. All with that seems to be going well with the expected accidents of a 4 month old puppy that is also going through a transition in potty methods. All good there...
Lately though, sometimes he pee's at times when you'd never think he would. Just after going out and pee'ing, we'd come inside and he'd pee again within 15 minutes. He's also had more accidents in his kennel than normal. To this point I've still played it off as adjustment in potty methods plus probably not peeing all he can outside expecting another trip and treat soon after. He's smart.
Tonight though, I took him out and he pee'd and poo'd. We came inside and he got his treat plus kennel free time for doing a good job. About 40 minutes later he was just sitting on the floor and he started pee'ing. No assuming the squat or pacing around first or anything. He was actually pee'ing on his front leg. He acted almost surprised himself.
My concern is should he still be experiencing occasional complete lack of control of his bladder to that degree at 4 months? I'm concerned that what's been happening in his kennel isn't him meaning to go but instead it just happening without him doing anything.
Just worried if it's normal or not at his age. I can call the vet to ask tomorrow but hoping I can get some comfort from other knowledgable Lab owners tonight.
In addition, he certainly has better control than I expect from him at times.
Couple of days ago I went in to Tokyo only expecting to be gone 3 to 4 hours tops. Unfortunately on my way back, the trains got held up because someone fell or jumped in front of a train and got killed. It ended up being just over 6 hours before I got home...expecting a mess but he was clean as a whistle and ready to pee outside!
Could be a UTI. You need to see a vet asap.
Just so you know - there is no reason to wait for your puppy to be 4 months old with all shots before potty training. Most 4 month old puppies are close to entirely housebroken. Have you not had this puppy out at all for the last 8 weeks?
Sharon, Blaise and Diesel.
Is Parvo rampant in Japan?
Sharon, Blaise and Diesel.
Update on Charlie...
Saw the Vet today. Had to get a urine sample from Charlie before I went. Operation Urine Collection was a CLEAN success but when that cup slid under Charlie, he looked back like WTF?!?!?!
No Bacteria and no Blood in the urine but slightly elevated white blood cells and some remanents that indicate that an infection was present very recently. Put Charlie on anti-biotics and anti-inflamitories just to be safe but looks like he's in the clear for whatever it was.
You are a very observant daddy! Good for you for being concerned to ask for help here, and to get him to the vet! Kudos!
Sophie DOB 04/13/2011 6 mo
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I don't usually post to Chowhound, but you've gotten me so many answers over the past couple of years, I'm hoping you can help me out.
For my birthday next month, I'm in the mood to do a tasting menu- I'd like for it to be five courses or more (and if five courses, then only one is dessert). I'd also like for it to be reasonably affordable, as I'll probably be subsidizing my non-foodie boyfriend (let's say $85 or less). Brooklyn or Manhattan, no preference.
The problem is, my boyfriend is a very picky eater. He doesn't eat eggs, he doesn't eat fish (I'll eat anything, and hope to meet some of you at the Bug Dinner at Brooklyn Kitchen later this month). So that means that if this mythical tasting menu even exists, it either has to be at a place that will be reasonable at subbing in other dishes for him, or will let me be the only person at the table getting the tasting menu (which is preferable).
Am I SOL here? Does anyone know of a restaurant that matches these annoyingly specific terms?

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This Twitter Page Collects The Most Badass Interiors And Here Are 30 Of The Best Ones
For many, interior design starts (and ends) with a newly bought IKEA rug. Others would go to greater lengths and repaint their walls. The minority would even add a subtle touch with some cool furniture.
But this Twitter account titled “Interior Porn” is taking it to a whole new level. Having collected some of the most jaw-dropping home interior designs out there, it gives the designers inside us a feast for our eyes.
From the kitchen interior that’s leaving us speechless to a garden makeover that gives us hope, these are some of the best interiors and space transformations the world has to offer.
More info: Twitter
In order to find out more about the creator behind the “Interior Porn” Twitter account, which collects some of the most unique and luxurious interiors out there, Bored Panda reached out to the man behind it, who goes by the name Iggy.
Iggy told us that the idea to create “Interior Porn” came while taking to a friend, as he realized that “interior started to become my addiction.” He then created a Twitter page with a mission “to gain the audience's attention for the love of interior and to create joy over the content.”
The interior enthusiast continued: “As we all know, the pandemic has been a very chaotic moment for many, and "Interior Porn" was simply a creation to help others be distracted from the chaos and engage with viral interior posts every day.”
Iggy is hopeful that in the future, “Interior Porn” will help to create “a charity that provides support for children in need of very basic facilities and also to help children in relation to education.”
“What fits the style of the page Interior Porn is slick, stylish, and modern interior. I feel like this style is highly favorable as many people from the more modern era prefer modern interior.”
Having said that, Iggy assured us that traditional interior is something most people also like, but “Interior Porn” is mostly about modern, slick homes.
When asked what his own favorite interior is, Iggy said it’s super difficult, but named this penthouse interior as one of his favorites. “It’s very self-explanatory. Slick, stylish, with a view. Nothing could ever beat this.”
Iggy said that after doing some research, he understood that many people do like traditional architecture, exposed walls, etc. “Traditional architecture comes with so much history, it’s unbelievably amazing to read.”
Meanwhile, “modern architecture and interior isn’t just the only thing people like anymore and I think it’s very interesting.” He said this is something he will be adding to his “Interior Porn” page in the future too.


Here at All-American Pest Control we have a slightly different take on a most wanted list. And with the official start to spring just days away, we wanted to make sure you were prepared for one of spring's most invasive pests, ants! We have compiled a list of the most wanted ant species for breaking and entering in Middle TN homes, stealing food from the kitchen, and even forming their nests inside of the home or nearby on the property.
Carpenter ants - Often compared to termites, these large black ants are a wood destroying pest capable of causing extensive and expensive structural damage. But instead of eating wood like termites, carpenter ants carve galleries into food to build their nests.
Acrobat ants - Sometimes found cleaning out the galleries that carpenter ants have made in wood, acrobat ants get their name for their habit of raising their abdomen up above their head when they feel threatened.
Little black ants - Often found along sidewalks and the walls of foundations, little black ants enjoy meats, grease and oily foods. But they will settle for whatever is lurking in your kitchen. And being so small, any cracks along the foundation of the home are an open door for these critters.
Odorous house ants - A very common ant species found in your home. These small reddish brown and black colored ants will be searching for food (mainly sweets) in the kitchen and they as their name suggests, if threatened or crushed, odorous house ants will emit a foul smelling odor.
Pavement ants - Also found foraging for food in the kitchen or around the property, pavement ants are dark brown or black in color and very small. They form their colonies in the cracks of pavement.
Pharaoh ants - Most known for building nests in buildings near heating sources. These tiny yellow and red colored ants are a serious problem in hospitals and other facilities. They are very difficult to control because their colonies are very large, up to several million ants!
Crazy ants - As their name suggests, crazy ants are known for their more erratic foraging patterns. While most ants follow a pretty straight line, crazy ants are all over the place.
Bigheaded ants - You guessed it, they have big heads! In addition, bigheaded ants have two different types of workers. Major workers use large jaws to break down food and the minor workers feed the colony. They usually form nests outdoors under rocks or logs but are often found foraging for food inside of homes.
Fire ants - A yard pest because they form their colonies in the ground. Fire ants are dangerous because they will sting if they feel threatened and often times the whole colony will join in when set off by say your foot stepping on their home.
There you have it, Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s most want ants. If you find any of these ants inside your home or invading your property, please contact us right away. Our team of Nashville exterminators are ready to battle even the worst of ant infestations and return your home to a pest free space with our Perimeter Pest Control and Fire Ant Reduction programs.


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In the early seventeenth century, both Ottoman book production and architecture remained traditional. The court scriptorium continued to produce its established series of texts—biographies, travel accounts, genealogies, and geographies—many of which were illustrated or illuminated. The Mosque of Ahmed I in Istanbul (1609–16), also known as the “Blue Mosque” because of the interior tile scheme, continues in the vocabulary of the great architect Sinan (1539–1588).
Later in the century, a weakening Ottoman economy began to affect the arts. An influx of gold and silver from the New World caused inflation and the treasury shrunk without military victories and booty to refill the coffers. The sultans were forced to reduce the number of artists they employed in the nakkaşhane (royal scriptorium) to ten from the high of over 120 in the time of Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66), and for many years did not increase the set prices they paid for ceramics, paintings, and carpets. It became more profitable for artists to produce items for the open market than to be tied to the workshops of the low-paying court, and sultans had to pass edicts forcing them to finish imperial commissions. One of the few arts that maintained a high level of quality was calligraphy. Hafiz Osman (1642–1698) was the master of this era, teacher to Sultan Mustafa II (r. 1695–1703) and his son, Sultan Ahmed III (r. 1703–30).
Under Ahmed III the arts revived. He built a new library at the Topkapi Palace and commissioned the Surnama (Book of Festivals, ca. 1720, Topkapi A.3593), which documents the circumcision of his four sons as recorded by the poet Vehbi. The paintings detail the festivities and processions through the streets of Istanbul, and were completed under the direction of the artist Levni (d. 1732), whose work is also known from a set of portraits collected in a Murakka (Topkapi H.2164). While his style was traditional, other artists of his time were greatly affected by the European prints and engravings that began to circulate in Ottoman lands.
Ahmed’s reign is also known as the Tulip Period. The popularity of this flower is reflected in a new style of floral decoration that replaced the saz style of ornament with serrated leaves and cloud bands that had characterized Ottoman art for many years, and is found in textiles, illumination, and architectural ornament. The architecture of this period is exemplified in the monumental fountain constructed by Ahmed III outside the gate to the Topkapi Palace. Ambassadors dispatched to Paris and Vienna sparked further changes with their descriptions of the Baroque architecture of Versailles and Fontainebleau, but many of the Baroque-inspired palaces built during Ahmed’s reign were destroyed in the revolt that forced him to abdicate in 1730. The earliest building to survive is the Nur-u Osmaniye Mosque (1748–55), begun by Mahmud I and finished by Osman III. Its flamboyant decoration, ornate moldings, and vegetal carvings are the hallmark of the style that continued into the nineteenth century.
Sardar, Marika. “The Art of the Ottomans after 1600.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/otto_2/hd_otto_2.htm (October 2003)
Atil, Esin, ed. Turkish Art. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1980.
Goodwin, Godfrey. A History of Ottoman Architecture. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1971.
Ekhtiar, Maryam, and Marika Sardar. “Modern and Contemporary Art in Iran.” (October 2004)
Ekhtiar, Maryam, and Marika Sardar. “Nineteenth-Century Iran: Art and the Advent of Modernity.” (October 2004)
Ekhtiar, Maryam, and Marika Sardar. “Nineteenth-Century Iran: Continuity and Revivalism.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “The Art of the Mughals after 1600.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “Art and Nationalism in Twentieth-Century Turkey.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “The Arts of the Book in the Islamic World, 1600–1800.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “The Arts of Iran, 1600–1800.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “Astronomy and Astrology in the Medieval Islamic World.” (August 2011)
Sardar, Marika. “Carpets from the Islamic World, 1600–1800.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “Company Painting in Nineteenth-Century India.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “Europe and the Islamic World, 1600–1800.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “The Greater Ottoman Empire, 1600–1800.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “Indian Textiles: Trade and Production.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “Islamic Art of the Deccan.” (October 2003)
Sardar, Marika. “The Later Ottomans and the Impact of Europe.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “The Metropolitan Museum’s Excavations at Nishapur.” (originally published October 2001, last revised July 2011)
Sardar, Marika. “Nineteenth-Century Court Arts in India.” (October 2004)
Sardar, Marika. “Shah ‘Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan.” (October 2003)


Now in our third year of working with Kawasaki as their event partners, they set me the hardest task so far, Mark Spiller (head of business development at Kawasaki) asked:
“Karl, I want this year’s Motorcycle Live exhibition stand to be bigger, better and more unique than anything we have done before.”
“Wow!”, I said all excited, “What a challenge…” Mark then added “Oh… and you have the same budget to spend as you did two years ago!”
We have great relationships with all our clients, and due to this we were able to offer a complete event package over all events, such as Kawasaki world and the dealer experience days. This exhibition and event partnership also helps us to brainstorm ideas closely with the brand directly and really deliver something that compliments their brand message.
We had recently custom designed and produced in-house one of Kawasaki’s largest UK dealer showrooms, the biggest feature being these purpose designed lighting rafts.
This is where we started the thinking towards this year’s bespoke exhibition stand design. A few ideas were discussed but nothing seemed to beat the MCL Live 2015 stand design. So at this point the design team realised it needed to be a complete new fresh design concept.
Whilst in a meeting with team Taylex And Kawasaki about another event project. The concept suddenly hit us. It was almost like someone had implanted the idea in our heads at the same time. It was then it was decided to replicate the dealership showroom we had just recently completed.
EXHIBITION STAND DESIGN FOR MOTORCYCLE LIVE AT THE NEC FOR 2017
Take a look at our showreel showing how we managed this build.
It was imperative that this stand design had to create more impact than previously, so a six metre tall stand walls were a must.
The outside of the exhibition stand was to be brick with Kawasaki branding displaying four 3D illuminated logos. For the brick wall I did not want to go just for embossed wallpaper so we found a 3D brick hardboard from across the water and had it shipped to the UK.
Taylex designed and built the bespoke lamp posts that went around the outside of the exhibition stand both as a feature and a practical means to light up the bikes that sat in motorcycle parking spaces.
In our original exhibition stand design we had large windows that let the outside public view into the stand space. But it was decided that here we would add two 3mtr x 2mtr led TV seamless screens which linked together.
The 6 entrances into the showroom style bespoke exhibition stand were lit with green led and displayed signage that you would find in all Kawasaki dealers across the country.
The internal space within the custom built exhibition stand were zoned into sections which group the various motorcycle models that Kawasaki produce. The main feature in the exhibition space was the 1970’s area to promote the launch of the new retro z900. To give this a real retro 70’s feel, we specially designed the wallpaper and included memorabilia from this period. Also using repositionable graphics with a lining style emboss really finished off this theme. Plus a 70’s arcade machine was a hit with both adults and kids alike.
To highlight one of the latests Kawasaki model’s as another feature within the exhibition stand space, we adapted a turntable and replicated a huge retro 1970’s style record player with moving volume and speed slider.
Kawasaki also asked us for inspiration for visitors to win giveaways. So we suggested the idea of incorporating an arcade style prize machine where the visitors had to interact with the game to collect their prize.
WHAT DID YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THIS STAND?
Seeing the public’s reaction to the Kawasaki exhibition stand live experience and even touching the walls to see if it was really was made from brick.
WHAT WAS YOU FAVOURITE FEATURE?
Most definitely the 2 turntables but most of all the record player.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BUILDING EXHIBITIONS AT THE NEC?
It makes it much easier building bespoke exhibition stands, when all the facilities are on site. The new Expo Supplies shop, behind hall 3 is a god send and a credit to the venue too.
WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE EXHIBITION INDUSTRY IN 2018?
The changing pace of technology trends are impacting all exhibition stand designs lately. Clients are requesting augmented reality and other various high technology interactive features in their exhibition stand spaces. The hardest part is trying to make this relevant to each brand and my fear is we will see halls littered for headsets and therefore not a unique feature in the future.


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About Bitfarms Ltd. Founded in 2017 Bitfarms is one of the one of the largest, oldest, and most cost-effective public bitcoin mining operations in the world. Bitfarms run vertically integrated mining operations with onsite technical repair, data analytics and engineers to deliver high performance and uptime of operations.
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Every other Wednesday we bring you a selection of books owned and curated by a different creative. Limited to just five – a near impossible task for many – we ask them to choose a line-up of titles which have been influential or important to their practice in some way. This week, the responsibility lies with Loes van Esch and Simone Trum, founders of design studio Team Thursday. Based in Rotterdam, the studio has spent a significant amount of time in Seoul and is well known for its bright, colourful, Risographed aesthetic.
“For our Bookshelf, we’ve simply chosen to pick the five books we get off of our bookcase the most – to look at or read, to show to our students, or as reference for a project,” Loes and Simone explain. “We buy many books, for many different reasons: we find ourselves liking zines a lot, for the beautiful simplicity with which they are produced. We like a good exhibition catalogue that becomes more than just that. But we also have a lot of, well, not really books but little souvenirs we bring from travels whilst browsing in stationery shops. We collect Chinese calendars, with the really nice very thin paper, and a lot of empty notebooks waiting to be scribbled in.”
Without further ado, here are the publications which spend the most time scattered on the surfaces of Team Thursday’s studio…
Seth Siegelaub: Xerox book
This exhibition in book form and the carefully constructed simplicity of it make it a book that’s just lying around on our desks much of the time. We really like Seth Siegelaub’s approach to exhibiting and distributing art, and his collection of historic textiles. Although the book is eventually process printed, we really like the idea that a stack of copies can turn into a book. This notion of copying is shown beautifully at the first page of the book, which is nothing more than a blank page with pieces of dust on it, appearing when copying a page.
Koen Taselaar: Sing your life
This Riso-printed book consists of prints of works of artist Koen Taselaar from the last ten years. He makes drawings of imaginary bands; the fact they don’t exist gives it this extended zine feeling. We weren’t sure if we should put this book in the list, being sort of biased as we now the artist well. Still, it remains a fact that both use it as a reference and as something to browse through between jobs. We really like that the drawings are complemented with experiments he made on the Riso, whilst printing the book on the spot. So it’s a combination of existing work and new printing experiments. There is no additional text or anything like that, it feels like the book has no beginning or end: you can flip it open on any page, just start looking at all the details and kind of get lost in this world.
Robin de Waart: Part One, designed by Jonas Wandeler
This is one of the first books we bought when we started working together. It is printed in a run of 101 and contains 101 pages of ripped-out “part one” pages from existing books. The action of the ripping is reflected in the fore-edge of the book that feels softly torn. Due to the softness and the bulging light weight of the paper, it’s a pleasure to touch this book. All design decisions seem to fit together so very well.
Sasa: Heavy metal (news) around the world, designed by Sulki & Min
We were given this book from Min Choi when we we visited Seoul. Heavy metal aesthetics are an inspiration for many graphic designers we guess – and also for us. In general, we get quite happy from seeing do-it-yourself aesthetics. This book is a juicy collection of such. The grungy print on glossy paper emphasises this. We find it funny that the book itself is also indeed very heavy (this – or the bulk of face masks that we brought back, had us paying extra luggage fee at the airport).
Stephan Keppel: Flat Finish, designed by Hans Gremmen
Our latest purchase and it hasn’t left our desk yet. In our own work, we often use a database of photos we take when just walking around on the street, looking at facades and city surfaces. We then transform them into graphic structures or create patterns out of them. This book feels like a database of urban structures, and we really like how it becomes this loop of zooms, abstract and less abstract cityscapes by the combinations of photos and repetitions.
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Respiratory alkalosis occurs when the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood aren’t balanced.
Your body needs oxygen to function properly. When you inhale, you introduce oxygen into the lungs. When you exhale, you release carbon dioxide, which is a waste product. Normally, the respiratory system keeps these two gases in balance.
Respiratory alkalosis occurs when you breathe too fast or too deep and carbon dioxide levels drop too low. This causes the pH of the blood to rise and become too alkaline. When the blood becomes too alkalotic, respiratory alkalosis occurs.
Hyperventilation is typically the underlying cause of respiratory alkalosis. Hyperventilation is also known as overbreathing. Someone who’s hyperventilating breathes very deeply or rapidly.
Causes of hyperventilation
Panic attacks and anxiety are the most common causes of hyperventilation. However, they’re not the only possible causes. Others include:
If you’re experiencing hyperventilation (especially for the first time), don’t assume you know the cause. Make an appointment with a doctor or healthcare professional.
Overbreathing is a sign that respiratory alkalosis is likely to develop. However, low carbon dioxide levels in the blood also have a number of physical effects, including:
- feeling light-headed
- numbness or muscle spasms in the hands and feet
- discomfort in the chest area
- dry mouth
- tingling in the arms
- heart palpitations
- feeling short of breath
The treatment for respiratory alkalosis depends on the underlying cause.
Panic and anxiety-related causes
Treating the condition is a matter of raising carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The following strategies and tips are useful for respiratory alkalosis caused by overbreathing because of panic and anxiety.
Breathe into a paper bag
- Fill the paper bag with carbon dioxide by exhaling into it.
- Breathe the exhaled air from the bag back into the lungs.
- Repeat this several times.
Doing this several times can give the body the carbon dioxide it needs and bring levels back up to where they should be.
The symptoms of respiratory alkalosis can be frightening. This often causes faster and deeper breathing, making things worse. Having a calm loved one provide reassurance could help get your breathing under control.
Restrict oxygen intake into the lungs
To do this, try breathing while pursing the lips or breathing through one nostril. For the second approach to be useful, the mouth and the other nostril need to be covered.
The above strategies are very simple ways to address respiratory alkalosis. People who often experience overbreathing because of anxiety can use these methods at home.
Anyone experiencing overbreathing and the symptoms of respiratory alkalosis for the first time should go to the hospital right away. The strategies described in the previous section should only be used if a doctor has confirmed the exact cause of overbreathing. Overbreathing symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of other serious health conditions.
The recovery process depends on the cause. If you develop respiratory alkalosis because of conditions such as anxiety, you can usually expect to recover fully. Symptoms should disappear shortly after carbon dioxide levels in the blood are brought back to normal.
In other cases, it may be a true medical emergency. The outlook for people with respiratory alkalosis will then depend on the severity of the underlying cause.
Prevention is a matter of addressing the cause of hyperventilation. The most common causes are psychological: stress, panic, and anxiety. You can adjust to and learn to control these causes.
Working with a therapist may help. So can breathing exercises, meditation, and regular exercise. Medication may be needed in some cases.
Good coping strategies for these types of issues are crucial. They can help lower the risk of hyperventilation and the resulting respiratory alkalosis. They can also help you function better overall in everyday life.


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2010 Champions League winners Inter Milan are closing in on the first transfer of the Antonio Conte era at the club according to the publication from Calciomercato.
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was appointed the new manager at Inter Milan last month after one year without a managerial job.
The Italian tactician has not been on the sidelines since he was sacked as Chelsea manager last summer despite the fact that he had one year left on his then contract at Stamford Bridge.
Inter Milan have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer window but they are yet to sign anyone officially though all that could change with Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella.
The aforementioned publication from Calciomercato revealed that negotiations are at an advanced stage for Nicolo Barella between his club Cagliari and Inter Milan in a deal reported to be around €50m (£44m).
Italian international Barella was previously a transfer target for West London giants Chelsea during the winter transfer window in January.
He was seen as a potential midfield replacement for Cesc Fabregas who left Chelsea for French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco in January.
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***Note: This story was updated at 3:45 p.m. to indicate that Kua Bay was reopened.***
The Department of Land and Natural Resources along with the U.S. Navy identified the object found Friday at the Kekaha Kai section of Kua Bay as a mooring. The bay has been reopened following the temporary closure.
***Original story posed 2:15 p.m.***
The Kekaha Kai section of Kua Bay was closed Friday by officers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and staff from the DLNR Division of State Parks after an unidentified object was found in the water.
“High winter surf brings a lot of surfers to this park and we feel it is best to close the park and not allow surfers and others into the water, for their own safety, until we can identify this object,” State Parks Administrator Dan Quinn said.
Photographs are planned to be gathered Friday afternoon of the object, which is estimated to weigh 150 pounds and is about two feet in diameter, by a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal expert, who will use the photographs to help determine exactly what the object is. A DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources will accompany the EOD expert.
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