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TRAVERSE CITY, MI – When it comes to dealing with their suppliers, some auto makers act like hunters and some act like farmers, Motor Mfg. Corp.'s Osamu “Simon” Nagata, pointed out last year at the Management Briefing Seminars.
This year,'s vice president of purchasing for North America, expands on the theme: Toyota clearly is a “farmer” that wants to nurture and support its suppliers so they can flourish.
“We need to sustain our supply base, otherwise we can't build vehicles,” he says.
What goes unsaid is that most North American auto makers still act more like “hunters,” treating suppliers as if they are disposable and easily replaced – an increasingly bitter pill for much of the beleaguered domestic auto supply base.
However, the concept of developing long-term, mutually beneficial supplier relations is not some new, feel-good philosophy; It goes back 65 years, Nagata tells conference attendees here.
“Our relationship goes deeper than just telling suppliers what to do or sharing expectations,” he says, adding that Toyota has formalized a method for receiving feedback from suppliers so they can voice their concerns without fear and make Toyota a better customer.
Suppliers already have come up with some helpful suggestions, such as pointing out problems with the way Toyota returns shipping containers and with inconsistencies from plant to plant in measuring defective parts. (See related story: Toyota Seeks Supplier Feedback)
“We are experiencing growing pains, so it is more critical than ever that we have strong suppliers,” Nagata says. “We are working with our suppliers on these concerns to be a better customer. We realize our suppliers face the same challenges of increasing competition, and we can meet these challenges as a team.”
He points out that having formalized supplier relations makes sense, because most companies already devote extensive resources to areas such as public relations, employee relations and investor relations.
Toyota purchasing's role is “helping our suppliers become stronger. In other words, purchasing should be proactive in strengthening our suppliers,” he says.
Nagata cites a local example in which the auto maker worked with a unit of bankrupt Tower Automotive Inc. in Traverse City to solve a production problem.
“Tower recognized that their response time to shop floor problems was not adequate to support additional business,” he says. “They needed a method to clearly identify when something was not right on the floor that allowed the group leader to pinpoint the location of the problem immediately, but they didn't want to spend hundreds (or thousands) on implementation.”
The problem was solved by creating what Nagata calls a “support activation board.” The board designated specific workers to serve as monitors for each shift. A 2-way radio was mounted to a column, allowing workers to call immediately for support, turn on a flashing light and place a flag on the machine that needed attention.
“They found an inexpensive way to accomplish their goal, a $15 flashing light and $5 bike flags,” Nagata says.
Nevertheless, he admits Toyota's purchasing chain may not be as bulletproof as numerous recent independent surveys suggest.
“Between OEMs and the suppliers, we have been losing confidence in each other,”
Nagata says of the industry as a whole and not characterizing the state of Toyota's supplier pacts.
“Confidence is different than trust,” he says. He refers to confidence as a 2-way street and says Toyota and its suppliers have, at times, fallen short, despite Toyota's oft-lauded procurement philosophy.
Nagata says Toyota's more than 400 North American suppliers have supported the company in most cases, helping to boost productivity and quality while adhering to the auto maker's production system.
He says dropping a supplier is the “last option” in resolving confidence issues, and he characterizes Toyota as “patient” in confronting suppliers that can't cut the mustard.
Nagata also dispels another notion that Toyota is not a team player in helping to resolve supplier issues that affect the larger OEM community in North America, especially the raft of recent supplier Chapter 11 filings.
“Whenever we have (a) supplier bankruptcy,” he says, “We usually join a customer group to find the best way to resolve this issue.”


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Horror on Seymour Avenueby Bulbul Bahuguna, MD | May 10, 2013
As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we have been greeted with news of the liberation of three young women who were held in captivity for nearly 10 years in a ramshackle house located in a rundown neighborhood of Cleveland. Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry, along with her six year daughter born during confinement, were freed from their captor Ariel Castro last Monday. Michelle was only 21 years old in 2002 when her captor brought her into his house and did not let her go. Over the next couple of years she was joined by two teenage girls: Amanda, 17 and Gina, 14. One of the first to come to the rescue of the three women was Charles Ramsey, an African American who lived across from Ariel Castro on Seymour Avenue.
While a story as complex as this will admittedly take some time to unfold, the emerging tidbits are beginning to point to a familiar picture. The perpetrator is often a victim of abuse himself: in a 2004 suicidal note, Ariel Castro had detailed his own history of sexual abuse as a child. Women prone to sexual victimization usually have prior history of abuse: Michelle was sexually assaulted after dropping out of the school at 17 and lived in an abusive relationship with a man who was abusive to both her and her son. The perpetrator is usually familiar with the victim: Gina was best friends with Ariel Castro’s daughter prior to her abduction and had met her just an hour before the perpetrator lured Gina into his home. The perpetrator is not a readily identifiable sociopath living in isolation: Ariel Castro played music with several Latin bands in Cleveland and loved his collection of base guitars. He even entertained other musicians in his 1,400 square feet house while he had the three captive women locked away in adjoining rooms. In fact, he helped organize a benefit concert to aid the community search efforts to locate these three missing women!
These are good things to learn. They tell us that we have well substantiated touch-points for intervention and prevention. The question is: do our communities have the resources and inclinations to intervene? The Seymour Avenue events will tell us a lot in the coming months. They will also tell us whether the sex education that some of our young children receive in schools, lowers the motivation for escaping should they find themselves in similar unfortunate circumstances. Elizabeth Smart, herself tormented sexually by her captor over many years, thinks it does. Ms. Smart remembers feeling, “Who will want me now after sexual assault; I am worthless.” This feeling, combined with what is known as ‘Stockholm Syndrome’— a victim’s life depends on the perpetrator, can create a hopeless cycle of dependence for a captive child. Recalling her sex education at school prior to her abduction, Ms. Smart remembers the teacher likening those girls who engage in frequent sex, to an over-chewed piece of gum that is ready to be rejected. I hope the Seymour Avenue events will teach our sex educators to find better metaphors.
Then there is our hero Charles Ramsey. TV coverage has shown that the man clearly has a penchant for performance… both on and off camera. Sadly, the social media is focusing on getting chuckles out of the mannerism and speech of this brave, spontaneous African American. When Ramey said, “Bro, I knew something was wrong when a little pretty white girl ran into a black man’s arms,” it was no laughing matter. It was a telling commentary on how stereotypically fearful we are of black men. This is the same man who told Anderson Cooper that he did not want to receive the monetary award associated with locating the three women. Ramsey wants the money to be used for the care of these rescued women.
The Seymour events will provide many teaching moments and America will be better for all of them.
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The movie theater landscape in the Nation’s Capitol continues to shift as more and more competitors seek to mine the rich, diverse entertainment population. The latest movie chain to stake out their claim is non other than the Anjelika, who launch their brand new Pop-Up this Friday.
The Angelika Pop Up Film at Union Market will open as a three screen micro-cinema located in the growing Union Market district. Serving as the DC hub, The Angelika Pop Up Film at Union Market will offer a signature mix of specialty film programming and unique events during the development of the permanent Angelika Film Center expected to open in late 2015 at Union Market.
A comprehensive tour of the new facilities offers a cozy cinematic environment that provides moviegoers with the amenities of the much larger Anjelika Mosiac in Northern Virginia with DC flourishes that make it uniquely comfortable for the Capital City.
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Fixed-income traders will face another record-busting week of issuance, with money managers, pension funds and foreign central banks expected to take down $294 billion of fresh debt.
Yet investors are startlingly sanguine. After a few weeks of hefty issuance since the beginning of this year, investors have interpreted the resilience of the bond market to the expected supply as a sign that current yield levels are lofty enough to lure investors.
The auctions will include $109 billion of coupon-bearing paper, debt featuring a maturity of more than a year, and $185 billion of bills. The sales are compressed in a holiday-shortened week, with auctions set to take place from Monday to Wednesday, some of which have already happened. The bond market will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
It was only a few months ago that market participants were wringing their hands over whether Treasury yields were high enough to attract bidders needed to take down the debt issuance, without pushing yields considerably higher. The bond bears have said the deluge could help push the 10-year Treasury note yield
But those concerns have faded amid signs of flagging inflationary pressures and volatility in the stock market, which has resulted in bond prices rising and yields, which move in the opposite direction, falling, or at least being kept in check. Since February, the 10-year Treasury note yield has traveled in a tight trading range of 2.80% to 2.90%.
Some analysts say coming issuance has been mostly priced into the market, when a raft of budget-bloating measures were announced in December and January, including the tax cuts and the increases to the spending caps for social and defense. Economists blamed the passing of fiscal stimulus for pushing the U.S. budget deficit over the edge, turning annual trillion dollar issuances into reality.
If signs of investor fatigue are to be found, it has largely been in Treasury bills. The 3-month Treasury bill yield
Short-term bill trading tends to be more influenced by auctions because investors have less time to prepare for those offerings, which often are more spontaneously issued, but longer-dated coupon auctions of, say the 5-year, 7-year and 10-year notes, for example, tend to be more telegraphed in terms of timing and size, market participants said.
“T-bill supply is generally not as well telegraphed as coupon supply, so drawing a link between the two is comparing apples and oranges,” said Matthew Hornbach, head of interest-rates strategy at Morgan Stanley, in a recent note.
Some bond bulls believe that despite the onslaught of issuance, yield moves to the upside may remain muted because Treasurys represent the most stable haven investments as once-dormant, stock-market volatility makes a comeback.
“This sizeable swing in supply is still a drop in the ocean. There is still a dearth of high quality assets to invest in,” said Greg Peters, senior portfolio manager at PGIM Fixed Income.
He pointed to studies by economics professor Barry Eichengreen showing the total value of AAA-rated and AA-rated government bonds from major developed economies had dwindled to 10% of global gross domestic product in 2015, from around 40% in 2009. Much of that drop came after the eurozone debt crisis, when capital-starved banks discovered their holdings of sovereign paper from fiscally compromised economies like Italy and Greece were more vulnerable to shedding value than some investors had expected.
For all the speculation, the ultimate test is whether buyers will turn up this week.
On that front, George Goncalves, head of U.S. fixed-income strategy at Nomura, said foreign central banks have started to beat a steady return to the U.S. bond market. Overseas central banks are on pace to surpass last year’s buying, based on Federal Reserve data.
Relatively price insensitive, central banks will prioritize building up their foreign-exchange reserves over opportunistic buying, perhaps making them a key backstop of demand for Treasurys.


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When you think of Cinco de Mayo, what comes to mind? I think of margaritas, guacamole, lots of fajitas and, of course, cervezas! Capitalized on by the beer industry in the 1980’s, Cinco de Mayo has become synonymous with parties, fun, and lots of booze. So, in honor of this 5th of May, I decided to take my own spin on a cerveza with two variations of beer cocktails. Both pack a spicy kick, yet are refreshing and go down so easy! To create these cocktails, I decided to use a local Philadelphia brewery’s version of a Mexican-style lager, Manayunk Brewing Company’s El Rio.
It’s that time of year. The temperatures have begun to tickle the freezing mark and now that I’m in Oregon, the rains have come. Yes, the fabled northwest rains that have prompted me to eat Vitamin D tablets like candy and consider purchasing a sun lamp. The other remedy for this otherwise depressing weather? A delicious, flavorful winter beer that warms the soul; a beer that is a little more malt-forward, slightly higher in ABV, and has the right spiciness and flavor that reminds me of the holidays. That’s what I have found in the Hopworks Urban Brewery Abominable Winter Ale.
Mexican food is by far my favorite of the cuisine nationalities. You’ve got corn, beans, cheese, spices, chili peppers… oh god, the chili peppers. No meal is complete without some heat. Personally, I like my mouth to be in so much pain that I have to order more salsa just to try to cool it down. So to say that I’m a fan of chili beers is a bit of an understatement.

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Title: Association between oral health and gastric precancerous lesions.
Authors: Salazar, Christian R; Francois, Fritz; Li, Yihong; Corby, Patricia; Hays, Rosemary; Leung, Celine; Bedi, Sukhleen; Segers, Stephanie; Queiroz, Erica; Sun, Jinghua; Wang, Beverly; Ho, Hao; Craig, Ronald; Cruz, Gustavo D; Blaser, Martin J; Perez-Perez, Guillermo; Hayes, Richard B; Dasanayake, Ananda; Pei, Zhiheng; Chen, Yu
Published In Carcinogenesis, (2012 Feb)
Abstract: Although recent studies have suggested that tooth loss is positively related to the risk of gastric non-cardia cancer, the underlying oral health conditions potentially responsible for the association remain unknown. We investigated whether clinical and behavioral measures of oral health are associated with the risk of gastric precancerous lesions. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 131 patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Cases were defined as those with gastric precancerous lesions including intestinal metaplasia or chronic atrophic gastritis on the basis of standard biopsy review. A validated structured questionnaire was administered to obtain information on oral health behaviors. A comprehensive clinical oral health examination was performed on a subset of 91 patients to evaluate for periodontal disease and dental caries experience. A total of 41 (31%) cases of gastric precancerous lesions were identified. Compared with non-cases, cases were significantly more likely to not floss their teeth [odds ratio (OR) = 2.89, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09-7.64], adjusting for age, sex, race, body mass index, smoking status, educational attainment and Helicobacter pylori status in serum. Among participants who completed the oral examination, cases (n = 28) were more likely to have a higher percentage of sites with gingival bleeding than non-cases [OR = 2.63, 95% CI: 1.37-5.05 for a standard deviation increase in bleeding sites (equivalent to 19.7%)], independent of potential confounders. Our findings demonstrate that specific oral health conditions and behaviors such as gingival bleeding and tooth flossing are associated with gastric precancerous lesions.
PubMed ID: 22139442
MeSH Terms: Biopsy/methods; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dental Caries/complications*; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/methods; Female; Gastric Mucosa/pathology*; Gastritis, Atrophic/complications; Health Behavior*; Helicobacter Infections/complications; Humans; Male; Metaplasia/complications; Middle Aged; Odds Ratio; Oral Health*; Precancerous Conditions/pathology*; Risk Factors; Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*; Stomach/pathology*; Surveys and Questionnaires


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Aussie ace has assault case request denied as fan sues him
Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been denied what has been described as an "indulgence" in his assault case, after his legal team requested a three-month court date delay amid claims that the tennis star does not spend much time in Australia's Capital Territory (ACT).
Magistrates in the ACT met for a hearing on Tuesday in relation to an alleged incident in Kyrgios' birthplace Canberra which sees him face a charge of allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and a possible two years behind bars.
Kyrgios' lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith lodged a request with Magistrate Louise Taylor to adjourn the case until November 25 due to his time not aligning "with the availability of the courts" and the player spending "very little time in the ACT."
Furthermore, Kukulies-Smith will be "on leave all of December and the first part of January" and claimed that the application might be "capable of finalizing the matter" at the proposed meeting without going into specifics noting the journalists in attendance.
Shutting Kukulies-Smith down, Magistrate Taylor said she wasn't sure "what the case is for the secrecy" and called the proposed November date "an indulgence for you and your client."
"I am not going to list the matter on the basis of some application that might be made," she added.
Taylor threw out the request to "set aside time for some unknown reason" and noted that ordinary procedure sees the defendant asked "if there is a plea of guilty or not guilty."
This prompted Kyrgios' legal representative to ask for a six-week adjournment which was then granted until October, although the tennis star faces further legal trouble elsewhere.
Also on Tuesday, it was confirmed that a tennis fan who Kyrgios had temporarily thrown out of the Wimbledon final he lost against Novak Djokovic, and whom he accused of having "700 drinks," plans to sue him for defaming her through "a reckless and entirely baseless allegation".
"Not only did this cause considerable harm on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Mr. Kyrgios’s false allegation was broadcast to, and read by, millions around the world, causing me and my family very substantial damage and distress," a statement from Anna Palus said.
Vowing to donate any damages won to charity, Palus has instructed Brett Wilson LLP to initiate legal proceedings against Kyrgios should he fail to offer a "prompt resolution to this matter."
In the third set of Kyrgios' first Grand Slam final, Kyrgios protested that crowd noise had thrown him off balance against all-time great Djokovic.
"We’re in a Wimbledon final. It’s nearly cost me the game," he complained, before being told by the umpire that it was impossible for him to determine which party was responsible for the noise.
"I know exactly which one it is. It’s the one who's had like 700 drinks, bro," Krygios answered.
While Polish lawyer Palus, who was at the match with her mother, was first escorted from the stands at SW19, she was later allowed back to her seat.
"He always says the crowd is against him, and I wanted to show we were [cheering] for him, I wanted to encourage him," she later claimed to The Sun, though she did admit that she maybe "took it too far".
"But I only had good intentions," Palus further claimed. "I only had one Pimm’s and one rose. It’s the temperature for me, I had no hat. I’m really sorry," she insisted.
Currently contesting the hard court season in the United States, Kyrgios will play the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York from August 29 onwards, where Russian world number one Daniil Medvedev is the defending champion.
In recent weeks, Kyrgios beat Medvedev in the last 32 at the Montreal Masters, after which the Moscow native was heckled by a fan, and also clinched the Citi Open in Washington DC.

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A MOTHER and daughter duo have raised over £500 for two epilepsy charities by swimming 50 lengths each of Ringwood Swimming Pool.
Linda Light, 61, from Ibsley, and Helen Poole, 32, from Verwood, lost their son and brother David to SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) ten years ago and wanted to mark the anniversary of his death by raising awareness and money for the Epilepsy Society and SUDEP.
The pair took just under an hour to swim the 50 lengths in memory of David, who was 24.
David worked for Brewers decorating shop in Ringwood’s High Street and had lived with epilepsy since he was eight years old. He was on medication for the condition, but continued to have seizures. He died after suffering a seizure in his sleep in May 2001.
Mrs Poole said: “When David died it was a complete shock – he had lived with epilepsy for so long and yet none of us knew people could die from it.
“I got on the internet and researched it and SUDEP came up, and we’ve been doing odd little bits of fundraising for them ever since – mum and dad had collecting tins at their shop in Ibsley till they closed, and I run the occasional raffle.
“But as it was ten years since David died we wanted to do something extra special.”
Since David’s death there have been many innovations, including a sensor mat to go in a bed to alert people to a seizure.
Mrs Poole added: “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and family who have supported us.
“We are very thankful to the Ringwood health and leisure team who generously gave us a free lane at the pool to complete our swim.”
n Last week was National Epilepsy Week.
For more information on the charities go to epilepsysociety.org.uk and sudep.org.


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Sitting at my desk, the phone rings. It’s the call I have been anticipating for weeks. My IgE blood test results are in. I will finally have an answer as to whether I am allergic to gluten as well as another ninety foods that the test checks for. The nurse on the phone starts naming all the foods that I am apparently allergic to. She names all types of eggs, all dairy products, all citrus fruits, wheat/gluten, bananas, pineapple, honey, almonds and everything else edible under the sun. I finally interrupted to ask her what I’m not allergic to. She responded that grapes and apples are safe… Thanks lady.
My heart dropped and I felt as though I had hit another dead end. Suddenly, I had even more questions than before which I didn’t think was possible.
As a child, I was diagnosed with eczema. Any hair products, body washes, or laundry detergents I used had to be hypoallergenic. This was an easy fix. During my first year of college, I was treated for shingles which the doctor claimed was tied to stress. Around this same time, I started getting tonsil stones.
At age 23, I began experiencing a number of odd symptoms. It started with my tonsils being swollen. After being treated with antibiotics twice, my tonsils continued to swell. Over the course of a year, I experienced a number of additional symptoms including throat itching/pain, daily nausea, car sickness, diarrhea, hypothyroidism (sever tingling in my hands and feet), anxiety, shortness of breath, and others. I was convinced I was dying.
I tried everything with little success: different diets, plexus, vitamins and supplements, blood work, probiotics, and the list goes on.
In October of 2017, I decided to stop eating gluten to see if my symptoms would improve. Soon after the majority of my symptoms went away. I requested a blood test for celiac later which came back negative. After a great deal of research, I realized what many others already know. You cannot receive an accurate result from any type of celiac testing without being on a diet that includes gluten.
I was discouraged that my doctor, who seemed unconcerned with my symptoms, was unaware of this information and tested me anyways. At this point, I was sure if I was going to figure out what was wrong with me that I would have to do it myself. My faith in the medical profession had dropped greatly. All I knew was that eating gluten made me sick.
Over time, my body began to heal. Today, with the exception of my tonsils being slightly swollen and still experiencing the tonsil stones occasionally, I feel as though I have been given my life back.
However, over the last few months, I struggled with the idea of finding a new doctor. The last thing I needed was to waste more money on doctor visits that wouldn’t lead to answers. I am terrified at the thought of starting a normal diet again just to be tested for Celiac disease but I also need to know. I need reassurance.
The greatest challenge I have faced since going gluten free is disbelief from loved ones. It’s hard to hear comments and jokes especially from my close family members. The idea that I was suddenly unable to eat something that I had spent my whole life eating didn’t make any more sense to them than it did to me.
In May of 2018, I began seeing a new doctor that a friend was seeing. The doctors first recommendation was to test for food allergies which is where you’ll find me today, at another dead end.
I created this blog in hopes of reaching out to others who are on this journey, others who are unable to eat gluten and who maybe, like me, has hit one dead end after another. I am confident that my story won’t end here and that yours won’t either.

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Allen & Co., one of the best-known dealmakers on Wall Street, appears to be going through an evolutionary change, if the invitation list to its upcoming mogulfest is any indication.
The list, just released to attendees, reveals that one of the biggest tech deal makers this year, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, will not be in attendance — despite recently spending $1.1 billion on Tumblr.
Also, Yahoo! backer and activist investor Daniel Loeb won’t be at the Sun Valley, Idaho, gathering that kicks off July 9 after he targeted Japanese giant Sony for a break-up.
Sure, activist investors don’t make for good guests at mogul camp, said a source familiar with who makes the cut, noting that Dish CEO Charlie Ergen is not invited either. But a larger sea change is happening.
Allen & Co. is much more focused on its digital practice — finding and investing in the next Facebook, sources say — than in traditional dealmaking.
The New York investment firm ranks 83rd in terms of M&A activity through June 24 with deal value at $2.1 billion, according to data from ThomsonReuters.
Goldman Sachs tops the list, helping transact $227 billion in deals — and even smaller shops, such as Moelis and Evercore, have done better on the ThomsonReuters M&A scoreboard than Allen & Co.
Allen & Co.’s 40-something CEO Herb Allen III, who took over from his father a few years ago, has been focusing more of his time in Silicon Valley.
A hotter ticket than Sun Valley may well be the March Allen & Co. digital get-together in Arizona.
Allen & Co. declined to comment.
“Herb [Allen, Jr.] has been investing in a lot of companies and has huge relationships with all the VCs,” said one frequent mogulfest attendee, who goes to the Arizona conference, as well.
“Sun Valley is much less deal focused,” this person said. “It’s more about maintaining the old line relationships of Herb Sr.”

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text: Currently Jeannie and I are in Lexington Va to see Johnny's play. We saw the play last night and will see it again tonight. We are continually impressed by Johnny's skill on stage. Very believable characters and done so effortlessly. Billy and Courtney are coming today to join us. So a happy time to be together. To night at dinner we will celebrate Jeannie's birthday!'

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Inclined to Embonpoint
After all that, I have decided I should read “Peter Pan” – so I can acquaint myself with the “real” Tinker Bell.
The first few chapters are INSANE. Really! Have you ever read it?
I have just read the first three chapters and the children have been pretty much abducted by Peter Pan. I don’t like him so far – quite creepy – with milk teeth that he “gnashed” at Mrs Darling.
When Tinker Bell is first introduced it says:
It was a girl called Tinker Bell exquisitely gowned in a skeleton leaf , cut low and square, through which her figure could be seen to best advantage. She was slightly inclined to embonpoint.
Apparently it means chubby, stout – “in good condition”. A fat fairy? Excellent.
The first three chapters are startling. The narration is bizarre and the point of view seems to be some kind of a weird zone constructed from within the nonsense that adults tell children for the sake of a quiet life.
I’ve never seen the movie, so I don’t know what’s going to happen. Just that Captain Hook is in it, and maybe a crocodile that swallows a clock?
I guess I’ll see. Enjoying it so far. 😆

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Favorite thing: The Manueline style castle CASTELO DE OBIDOS was a formidable medieval fortification. The castle, made out of local limestone and marble, was remodelled under King Dinis.
Besides its military function, it was also the Royal Palace.
In 1950, it became the first historic Pousada (State Inn) in Portugal.
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All new members will be extended a credit line. Get the funds you need now to grow your business and pay it back later by taking on new trade customers delivered to you. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, Barter West is the smartest way to increase your spending power without increasing your cash debt. In the current economic climate, businesses may be experiencing uncertainty. A line of credit can be a lifeline and allow you to stay in business.
NO BAD DEBT: When you make a barter sale to an exchange member, you process the transaction using a touch tone phone or online postings to verify that the buyer has the barter dollars available to pay for their purchase.
COLLECT RECEIVABLES: A small business might find it difficult to pay you the cash they owe, but would welcome the opportunity to fulfill their obligation with payment in products or services. Exchange members can then offer these goods and services to members for barter dollars which get deposited to your barter account for the balance you were owed. Your non-collectable receivable just became revenue that can be spent on a variety of business expenses.


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FILLINGS AND RESTORATIONS
Fillings and Restorations in dentistry involve replacing the missing teeth or repair the missing parts of the tooth. There may be absence of tooth structure due to deterioration, tooth decay and other factors. Fillings are usually required in the molar or back teeth where the rate of decay is quite higher.
fillings and restoration practices will recommend the correct type of material to be used to address your particular needs.
Types of fillings and restorations
The different types of filling material used for fillings and restorations include-
- Tooth Coloured/White fillings by using porcelain are usually used for front teeth, as they are the closest match to a natural look. White fillings are now widely used as an alternative to dental amalgam.
- Dental Amalgam/Silver fillings are created using material such as silver, zinc, tin, copper, mercury that are inexpensive and durable.
- CAD/CAM Restoration is other option for extensive decays and complex tooth fractures by using Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing technology. Our dentists have expertise in these restorations in a laboratory by employing design software.
- The other restorative dentistry treatment options available include placing crowns, bridges, and other types of dental implants.
The dentists of Kiran Skin & Dental Clinic recommend the correct type of tooth filling material to address the needs of the patients. At the same, our dentists have expertise in placing direct and indirect restorations that include inlays, on lays, crowns, bridges and veneers’.


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After political fights over COVID-19 response on the first day of the Easter weekend, Sunday was mostly a quieter affair throughout Michigan.
As coronavirus cases neared 25,000 statewide, and deaths ticked up to just under 1,500, other stories emerged like the Easter Bunny’s visits to people’s homes and tales of COVID-19 patients recovering from the illness.
Though Monday would have marked the end of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s original stay-home order, the governor has since extended the order through April 30.
Below is a look at the most recent coronavirus developments as of April 13.
Michigan cites possible testing lag as coronavirus cases drop
The reported number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths across the state of Michigan dropped significantly Sunday.
However, the state of Michigan urged caution against reading too much into that dip, saying the holiday weekend could have caused a lag in test results being reported.
The figures released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Easter Sunday showed 95 new deaths and 645 new COVID-19 cases.
Kids stuck at home on Easter surprised by visit from grandparents dressed like bunnies
The Moss children had an Easter surprise from Poppy and Grammie Easter Bunny Sunday, April 12.
Donnie and Lucinda Allen decided to surprise their grandchildren at their Cement City home on Easter by dressing up as bunnies and bringing with them eggs and baskets. The couple hid the baskets and Easter eggs in the front yard as their grandchildren watched from the window.
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, the couple knew a normal Easter with their family was not an option. That is when Lucinda Allen decided to call her son and daughter-in-law and tell them of her plan. She and her husband would bring Easter to their grandchildren.
“Poppy and Grammie Bunny to the rescue," Lucinda Allen said.
A look at Michigan’s Virtual Concerts - Week of April 12
More and more musicians are turning to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms to offer live entertainment for fans, friends and followers during the coronavirus pandemic.
This week in our “virtual concerts” list, we have uncovered more than rockers or folk singers delivering special performances.
Check out this list for the week of April 12 here.
McLaren Flint employee who died of coronavirus remembered as being ‘full of joy’
Roger Liddell never met a stranger.
The McLaren Flint Hospital employee had an affable, outgoing personality that was seen often by his friends, coworkers and large extended family.
“He was just full of joy,” his nephew, Darrell Collins, said. “He was kind, generous. Even if he was having a bad day, you’d never know it. He was always smiling.”
That large family is in mourning this weekend after Liddell passed away on Friday due to complications from COVID-19.
Kroger, Meijer report deaths of grocery store workers in Michigan from coronavirus
Two major grocery store chains in Michigan are reporting that workers have died of COVID-19.
Kroger representatives confirmed Saturday that four of its employees from Detroit-area stores have died from COVID-19. Meijer spokesperson Frank Guglielmi confirmed one death of a worker at an undisclosed location.
‘Tough cookie’ 79-year-old coronavirus patient discharged as hospital staff cheers
Marie Moran describes her mom as a “tough cookie.”
At 79, and with asthma and COPD, she managed to pull through twice from dire circumstances brought on by COVID-19.
Catherine Yeaw was discharged Friday, April 10, from Metro Health in Wyoming amid fanfare from nurses and medical staff who lined the hallway as she was wheeled to an elevator.
Need tips on teaching children at home? Home-schooling parents have got you covered
Parents are naturally feeling overwhelmed with the new reality of educating children at home now that schools across Michigan are closed for the year, but Christy Buss insists they shouldn’t put too much pressure on themselves.
“Just do what you can,” said Buss, of Northville, who oversees home-schooling for her four boys while helping lead the Heritage Homeschool Group out of Plymouth. “This is a full-time job for me, and you can’t really recreate that in a month or two. You’re doing a job you’ve never done in a pandemic for three months."
While school districts across the state have started developing online learning platforms and distributing tech devices to help students, many parents now working at home amid the coronavirus outbreak find themselves searching for answers on how to get their children to thrive in a new learning environment.
Michigan’s high school class of 2020 just wants a ‘final goodbye’
We asked Michigan’s high school seniors what they’ll miss most about not finishing their senior year in class. More than anything else, they just want a chance to say goodbye -- to fellow seniors, teammates, underclassmen and teachers.
“I just think it’s really sad that we didn’t get a final goodbye, but it’s more important that everyone stays home and stays safe so this virus can die down,” said Pinconning High School senior Lexi Pero.
“The Class of 2020 is missing out on a lot of lasts,” said Cameron Wells of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. They’re going to miss the experience of that symbolic last day of class, and are worried they may not even get a chance to walk for graduation.
Black residents affected disproportionately as coronavirus cases inch up in Kalamazoo County
The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting African American residents in Kalamazoo County, according to the latest data on the outbreak released Saturday.
Of the 79 Kalamazoo County residents who had tested positive as of Saturday, 28 were black, making up 35.4% of the county’s total confirmed cases. African Americans make up less than 12% of the county’s total population, according to the latest census data.
The disparity mirrors what data has shown across the state and country. Statewide, 33% of positive tests have been for black residents. African Americans make up 14% of the Michigan’s overall population.
Sen. Shirkey says Whitmer ‘killing our livelihoods’ with stay-at-home extension
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, ripped into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a social media post Friday for extending her “stay home” order, criticizing the move as “destroying our health by ruining our livelihoods.”
He repeated the line three times for effect and asked Michigan residents to tell Whitmer that businesses can operate while simultaneously following COVID-19 preventative measures.
“We must continue to have restrictions on social distancing...but there’s room for much-needed common sense," he said in a phone interview with MLive. “Businesses are proving that they can walk and chew gum at the same time and are capable of protecting their customers, suppliers and employees.”
Despite criticism, Gov. Whitmer defends revised stay-at-home order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended her “stay home” order amid criticism from Republican legislators and small businesses, saying she is prioritizing Michigan’s “health and safety.”
“As of yesterday, the state had over 22,700 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 1,200 deaths," her office said in a statement to MLive. "Protecting the health and safety of the people of Michigan remains the governor’s number one priority. She has worked closely with Speaker (Lee) Chatfield and Sen. Shirkey throughout this emergency, and will continue to do so. We welcome constructive participation from the legislature, but the priority must be on taking actions to slow the spread of this virus and keep Michiganders safe.”
For yesterday’s update, read: Sunday, April 12: Latest developments on coronavirus in Michigan
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus.
Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible.
Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and when you go into places like stores.


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About this Exhibitor / Bio:
Texture and wearability are two words to describe my felt work, which combines the finest hand-dyed silk with soft merino wool. I source the wool locally and dye it with natural plant dyes and natural pigments, and some synthetic dyes as well. All of this creates a soft, drapable fabric, fashioned into vests, scarves, and other wearables, all seamless. Finally I use surface embellishment such as stitching, printing and paint to further enhance the work of art.

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𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 - 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 - 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐝
American Psycho' is one of my favorites.
I think it represents a critique of hyper-consumption, and the elite class who sit at the helm of society. Did Bateman commit those crimes? If no, what is it about having everything, being so superficially in possession of the 'right' things that is not satisfying? (For Bateman, this includes also possessing the right postured opinion, as in the restaurant scene mentioning Apartheid). What is it that leads to such wild fantasies to create…
I've always seen it as a tremendous failure of the good people to be too afraid to talk about racial differences in crime, and test scores. It's as if we're ceding this information to bad actors and people with malicious intent instead of getting ahead of it and using it as a launchpad for discussions about how we can close the gaps.
One of the most fascinating differences between human subgroups was a study about how people feel when asked…
I’m writing this review right after I got out the theater about 5 minutes ago
I have so much that I loved and want to rave about, but man, what a masterclass in directing by Mike Mills. The choice to use the in-world interviews and bedtime stories as narration over establishing shots and montages gave the film such a beautiful rhythm and made the whole movie feel so aesthetically unique. The visuals were gorgeous, and Mills really got the most…
This was so fucking bad but I just laughed at how terrible this was I honestly think that jack and Jill is better than this piece of garbage in the middle of the film he’s riding his bike for like 5 seconds what the hell was the point of that also half the goddam time the camera was just pointed on his face
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 36.5 percent of American adults are obese, which puts them at high risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer.1 As a result, many are turning to weight loss supplements as a “convenient way” to become slimmer.
One weight loss supplement currently gaining traction is forskolin, which is touted to have fat-burning benefits. However, it is known to produce side effects such as low blood pressure, increased heart rate and restlessness. In light of this information, is forskolin really worth taking despite the risks?
What Is Forskolin and Where Does It Come From?
Forskolin is an extract derived from the roots of the Indian coleus (Coleus forskohlii), a tropical plant related to mint. Historically, coleus has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for more than 3,000 years, and ancient Sanskrit writings indicate that it was used to help promote a healthy heart and lungs.2 Other traditional uses include treating digestive issues such as stomachache, nausea and intestinal spasm, as well as skin infections like ringworm.3
Nowadays, forskolin is known for its purported benefit of promoting weight loss by increasing the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in your system. It is believed that increasing cAMP helps release fat from your cells to be used as energy for your body.4 Despite the advertisements, don’t let forskolin fool you, because the science cannot back it up.
Clinical Studies Do Not Confirm the Weight Loss Abilities Touted for Forskolin
Since forskolin was released in the market only recently, very few studies have been done regarding its use for weight loss in humans. In one example published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 23 mildly overweight women were given 250 milligrams of 10 percent coleus extract for 12 weeks. By the end of the study, researchers noted that the women didn’t appear to have lost weight, and there were no significant interactions in other metabolic markers.5
In another study, 30 overweight and obese men were split into two groups. The first 15 took 250 milligrams of 10 percent forskolin twice a day, while the remaining 15 were given the same dosage, but with a placebo. After 12 weeks, researchers noted that the forskolin group had reduced body fat, but their total body weight did not change.6 Essentially, they were still obese, which can be very harmful to your health if this condition is prolonged.
Potential Side Effects Associated With Forskolin
Due to the minimal number of clinical studies conducted on forskolin, it’s still unknown if it produces major side effects. However, it has been reported to produce low blood pressure, flushing and fast heartbeats when taken intravenously. When inhaled, it may induce coughs, tremors, restlessness and even irritation in your upper respiratory tract.7
Since forskolin may affect your blood pressure, it may cause negative reactions when taken with certain medications such as hydralazine, beta-blockers, clonidine and calcium channel blockers. If you’re currently taking blood-thinning and antiplatelet drugs, forskolin should be avoided as well.8
Information regarding the use of forskolin during pregnancy is lacking. To err on the side of caution, pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take forskolin under any circumstance.9
Instead of Relying on Supplements, Weight Loss Should Be Done Through Effective Lifestyle Changes
Please remember that there is no magic bullet, and no single pill, that can help you reach optimal health. It is far better, not to mention also healthier, to lose weight by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
If you currently have a busy schedule, and cannot immediately fit in a comprehensive workout, you can focus on changing your diet first. Start by taking out processed food, sugars and grains from your meals, then replace them with whole, organic foods such as locally grown vegetables and grass fed meats. Moderate amounts of high-quality protein and high-amounts of healthy fat can help put you on the right track to a slimmer waistline as well.
You should also insert exercise into your daily routine. If you live a busy lifestyle, I recommend taking up high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It only takes around 20 minutes of your time, but it can provide the benefits of an hour-long cardio workout. Here’s what a typical HIIT routine looks like:
- Stretch and warm up for three minutes.
- Exercise as hard and as fast as you can for 30 seconds. You will begin to sweat profusely and your muscles will feel a “burn” when done correctly.
- Recover for 90 seconds.
- Repeat the high-intensity exercise and recovery seven more times.
Incorporating HIIT into your lifestyle can help promote a healthy body and increase longevity. This type of fitness routine is great for those who live busy, fast-paced lives, because it only takes up a small portion of your time, and can be done in the comfort of your home as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forskolin
Q: Does forskolin work?
A: Based on current studies, forskolin supplements do not promote weight loss.10 It is better to adopt healthy lifestyle changes to help with weight management and to avoid the risk of side effects associated with weight loss supplements.
Q: Is forskolin safe to use?
A: Forskolin may produce low blood pressure when taken intravenously. If inhaled, it may cause coughs, tremors and irritations in your upper respiratory tract. In other cases, it may cause a headache.11
Forskolin should not be used if you’re currently taking blood-thinning or anti-platelet medications, have polycystic kidney disease or are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.12

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WikiLeaks on Monday released the first 200 of what it says are 5 million emails stolen from global geopolitical analyst firm Stratfor.
The emails, written between July 2004 and late December 2011, reveal Stratfor’s web of informers, its payoff structure, payment laundering techniques and psychological methods, WikiLeaks stated.
Stratfor denounced the act as a deplorable, unfortunate and illegal breach of privacy. It warned some emails might be forged or altered and declined to discuss them further.
The hacker community Anonymous, which had breached Stratfor’s servers in December, claims that it had provided WikiLeaks with the files from that theft. However, it did not confirm whether the files it took then are the ones now being published.
What’s Being Published
The emails show, among other things, that Stratfor provides confidential intelligence services to large corporations such as Dow Chemical, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and various government agencies and organizations, including the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, WikiLeaks stated.
In the case of Dow Chemical, the services appear to focus on Bhopal, a city in India that in 1984 suffered one of the world’s worst-ever industrial catastrophes when a gas leak from the Union Carbide plant there killed thousands of people and caused more than half a million related injuries. Union Carbide faced civil and criminal cases over the incident. The company is now a wholly own subsidiary of Dow.
One set of published emails indicates that Stratfor investigated North American grassroots supporters for the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal
Another set seems to indicate that Coca-Cola sought Stratfor’s help in 2009 to look into the possibility of demonstrations by animal rights activists to disrupt the Vancouver Olympics.
Is Stratfor Being Evil?
Stratfor describes itself as a subscription-based provider of geopolitical analysis, servicing individual and corporate subscribers with a thorough understanding of international affairs, including what’s happening, why it’s happening and what will happen next.
It uses an intelligence-based approach to gather information, both on the Web and through human sources. This information is then evaluated by its analysts.
Banks and many large corporations have their own analysts who do pretty much the same thing.
“Like a lot of analyst firms, [Stratfor] specializes in looking for trends and providing advice based on analysis,” Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, told TechNewsWorld.
George Friedman, founder and CEO of Stratfor, is a political scientist whose books include The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century and America’s Secret War: Inside the Hidden Worldwide Struggle Between America and Its Enemies.
Responding to WikiLeaks’ publication of the stolen emails, Stratfor said it has worked to build good sources worldwide as any firm in its field would do and has done so in a straightforward manner. The company has also reiterated that it’s not affiliated with any government.
Why the Owie for Stratfor?
Stratfor’s problems begin when its recommendations are counter to positions its clients are taking, Enderle said.
“When someone finds out that a politician or business is receiving information that indicates one thing, but is publicly saying something else, that could cripple the politician’s or business’s credibility,” he explained.
Given the sensitivity of its work, perhaps Stratfor should have taken more security precautions.
It’s not possible to defend fully against breaches, because “breaches happen,” said Joe Levy, chief technology officer of Solera Networks. Instead, companies have to employ “data devaluation” in their information systems to reduce the value of stolen information, he told TechNewsWorld.
Stratfor did not respond to our request for further details.


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This past spring, about a dozen housing advocates marched up Russian Hill to Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's house, to protest the steady stream of foreclosures in San Francisco. On another day, they bused over to Los Altos and Hillsborough, to the respective homes of a couple of the bank's board memb ... More >>
Remember what happened last time Mitt Romney made a trip to the liberal bastion of the Bay Area? Those raging grannies et al went after him for being the billionaire he is, dressing in fake fur and mocking rich boys like him. So we can only imagine -- or hope -- what they might have planned for the ... More >>
Here's something that will surely stoke contempt among the Occupy Movement: A San Francisco suburban home is on the market. Its asking price? Only $29 million!The mega mansion, which sits on 6 acres in the quiet town of Hillsborough, is secured by classic wrought-iron gates. It has reportedly bee ... More >>
How a wannabe banking magnate from S.F. built an empire on deception.
Who will be the face of the state's GOP?That pretty much sums up the Chron's story today about Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina. I gotta agree with Rep. Jackie Speier on this one -- there wouldn't be a story about the contrasting styles of two dudes running for public office. Some insiders followi ... More >>
On August 17, 1905, an unknown man wearing driving goggles on his face and feedbags over his boots leaped, screaming, from a tree and into Bay Area lore. The masked man demanded stagecoach driver Ed Campbell throw down the Wells Fargo strongbox and the mail bags before passing a hat among the coach' ... More >>
Former pro soccer players from Latin America help the Farolito team dominate an amateur league.
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A powerful Bay Area trial lawyer with political connections tries to keep details of his messy divorce from going public
She dreams of being the next Janet Jackson, but she's just a Stanford grad who sings syrupy pop, looks absolutely fab, and makes local teens swoon.
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Week of October 9, 2002
San Francisco's Providian Financial was once the most despised company in the credit card industry. Now, after a humbling fall, it just wants to be loved.
The DayTrippers specialize in writing, rehearsing, and performing their Fringe Festival productions in 24 hours
Will San Francisco finally get the city magazine it deserves?
A Hillsborough entrepreneur wants to sue the U.S. government for $65 million. George Clooney, call your agent.
A con man squeezed $26 million out of 140 victims. Then a U.S. bankruptcy trustee squeezed them again.
How Stanford University aced out UC Berkeley and acquired the million-dollar archives of San Francisco's most prolific author, William Saroyan -- without paying a dime
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Overview for Kundalini Awakening: A Visual Journey in Meditation
The Complete Set – A Landmark In Kundalini Meditation This set includes 'Conscious Flight Into The Empyrean', 'Kundalini Diary' and 'Kundalini Awakening'. The three Kundalini books are a first-hand account describing, in vivid detail, the author's extraordinary journey into the subtle realms. Accompanied by her own illustrations of the visions seen in daily meditations, they are in the form of a daily journal written in a simple language that the reader can identify with easily. Santosh's work is pioneering and unprecedented in visually and symbolically representing many of the important processes and changes, transformations and insights that occur when the chakras are activated by the aroused Kundalini. The forms and scenes witnessed by the inner eye are seen in all their clarity and resonate with spiritual energy. The books serve as a reference map with significant signposts on the Kundalini journey. The reader is taken on a rapid tour, through many different and unusual states of consciousness, that accesses several global mythic themes. Revealed thereby are hopeful lessons in how astonishingly similar humans actually are, all attempts to assert the contrary notwithstanding. The experiences narrated range freely over the collective consciousness of humankind. Containing practical, experiential wisdom for all those who are on the path of meditation and the Kundalini, they also outline the broad principles of the Kundalini experience within which you can easily find your own individual context. Here is living proof that the Kundalini is not to be dreaded but can become a good and wisely loving friend.
Santosh Sachdeva (Author)
Santosh Sachdeva was born in Sialkot, now in Pakistan. Along with her parents, two sisters and a brother, she had to flee Sialkot in the aftermath of partition in 1947. The family eventually settled in Mussoorie, a hill-station in India, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. Right from her childhood, Santosh was exposed to mystical subjects as her father had an affinity for holy men (sadhus) travelling to and fro from the Himalayas. These men in saffron robes became a familiar sight at her house and Santosh grew up in an atmosphere graced by them. In the evenings, the house would resonate with the rhythmic sounds of mantras chanted by these sadhus. Santosh was thus influenced by them, and also by her parents from whom she learnt the value of believing that life is only positives. Thus, Santosh grew up in an environment which was naturally conducive to spiritual unfoldment. Santosh was educated at the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Waverly (Mussoorie) and finished her college education from Delhi University (India). She was married to the Late Ajeet Sachdeva, a well-known figure in Indian Advertising. After the death of her husband, Santosh took up the dual challenge of raising a family and running a business in Mumbai (India). It was only as recently as 1995, after her son took over the family business, that Santosh turned to Mental Physics (Brahma Vidya). She started attending the course conducted by Justice M. L. Dudhat of the Bombay High Court. This year marked the beginning of a significant period in her life. Little did she understand how this would completely change her life, bringing on a profound obsession with meditation and a surrender to the Higher Forces. She now continues to live with equanimity, a full life, even in semi-retirement. She hopes that her story will help validate similar experiences of others in meditation, and especially inspire young students to fearlessly undertake the spiritual journey. Books from this author-Conscious Flight Into The Empyrean, Kundalini Awakening, Kundalini Diary


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ADC Young Guns, Design, Photography March 15, 2011
ADC Young Guns 9 Branding and Identity
We had a blast this year working with designer Nessim Higson (YG5 – I Am Always Hungry) and photographer Brady Fontenot to create this year’s Young Guns CFE.
The work that resulted features 10 past Young Guns winners (Jonathan Jackson, Sarah Wilmer, Jessica Hische, James Victore, Greg Brunkalla, Jayson Atienza, Sam Weber, Julia Hoffmann, Jennifer Daniel, and Rodrigo Corral) on a fold out poster and series of postcards produced by Modern Postcard.
Special thanks to KWC Productions, Root [Brooklyn], Ruthie Weems and the ADC Young Guns committee – we couldn’t have done it without you!


Simulating Combustion of Practical Fuels and Blends for Modern Engine Applications Using Detailed Chemical Kinetics
This research describes the potential to adopt detailed chemical kinetics for practical and potential future fuels using tri-component surrogate mixtures capable of simulating fuel octane “sensitivity” . Since the combustion characteristics of modern fuels are routinely measured using the RON and MON of the fuel, a methodology to generate detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms for these fuels based on these data is presented. Firstly, a novel correlation between various tri-component blends (comprised of i-octane, n-heptane and toluene) and fuel RON and MON was obtained by carrying out standard octane tests. Secondly, a chemical kinetic mechanism for tri-component fuels was validated using a Stochastic Reactor Model (SRM) suite, an in-cylinder engine combustion simulator, and a series of engine experiments conducted in HCCI operating mode.


What do you use offroad to keep track of where you are going, where you've been?
I've used GAIA for the trail riding I've done and its worked pretty good. Is it perfect? No but I am running it on my iPhone (which you can also run it on any Android or iOS device with GPS) and so I don't need to have multiple charge ports (1 for a GPS unit, 1 for my phone).. just keep it charged and hundreds of possible mounts for a phone versus a certain GPS unit.
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Modulating protein activity and cellular function by methionine residue oxidation
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- Cui, Z.J., Han, Z.Q. & Li, Z.Y. Amino Acids (2012) 43: 505. doi:10.1007/s00726-011-1175-9
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The sulfur-containing amino acid residue methionine (Met) in a peptide/protein is readily oxidized to methionine sulfoxide [Met(O)] by reactive oxygen species both in vitro and in vivo. Methionine residue oxidation by oxidants is found in an accumulating number of important proteins. Met sulfoxidation activates calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II and the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels, delays inactivation of the Shaker potassium channel ShC/B and L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels. Sulfoxidation at critical Met residues inhibits fibrillation of atherosclerosis-related apolipoproteins and multiple neurodegenerative disease-related proteins, such as amyloid beta, α-synuclein, prion, and others. Methionine residue oxidation is also correlated with marked changes in cellular activities. Controlled key methionine residue oxidation may be used as an oxi-genetics tool to dissect specific protein function in situ.

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CHILDREN will be able to return to school to resume face to face education in a week’s time.
The new regulations promulgated in the latest Government Gazette provides for learning to resume on the 7th of September 2020.
The new regulations state that schools and educational institutions providing early childhood development learning, pre-primary learning, and primary education may resume face to face learning.
The same goes for schools and educational institutions providing secondary education at the level of Grade 8 to 12 and higher education institutions.
The provisions in the regulations do not prevent the use of other alternative forms of learning.
Heads of schools and educational institutions providing early childhood development Learning and other educational institutions must ensure that the persons accessing their premises adhere to the measures to combat, prevent and suppress the spread of COVID-19 as specified in the regulations and the health regulations at all times.
Learners, teachers, and parents will have to wear masks whenever they are in public spaces. The wearing of see-through face shields is also permitted provided that a mask is worn under such shields.
President Hage Geingob on Friday announced that the country will remain under Stage 3 of the State of Emergency which means that authorized officers can order a person without a mask to leave the school premises.
A person found not wearing their masks will face being issued with a fine of N$2 000.


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The Night Air WarSeries:
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
256 Pages, 6 x 9 in, 2 x 16 pages of black and white plates
- September 2015
- Out of print. Available in digital formats at the links below.
‘No Operation Was Easy’ was a commonly coined phrase amongst this group who, night after night, struck out at targets such as the ‘The Big City’ (Berlin), Stuttgart and the Ruhr. These truly epic stories, gleaned from the memories of the men who made up Bomber Command, serve as an appropriate epitaph to their collective effort.

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- The reservoir can store water.
Water storage and irrigation are very important to agricultural development.
This abandoned reservoir has lost its water storage function.
Before there were reservoirs, farmers would use ponds to store water.
You should have the concept of water storage.
Before the typhoon comes, we will store water first.
- If you don't store water, there will be no water to use during a drought.
Many places in Taiwan have reservoirs to store water.
Our vegetable garden has a large water tower to store water.
We use large buckets to store water.

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A total eclipse of the Moon is coming the night of May 15-16!
We encourage you to look up the night of May 15 to see a total lunar eclipse in the Western Hemisphere — weather permitting. The enchanting show will begin at 10:15 p.m. on May 15, with the famous "Blood Moon" or "totality" portion of the eclipse beginning at 11:29 p.m. The Moon will remain in totality until 12:54 a.m. on May 16, when it will then go into a partial eclipse until the event comes to an end at 2:10 a.m. If it's cloudy? Watch NASA's livestream of the event for free!
Lunar eclipses can be seen at night, when the Earth lies exactly between the Sun and the Full Moon, blocking the Sun's direct rays of light from illuminating the Moon's surface. However, when the Moon is deep in the Earth's shadow, red light from the Sun that is bent by Earth's atmosphere makes it to the Moon's surface and we can see it appear red. This is why some people refer to this event as a "Blood Moon."
Your next chance to see a total lunar eclipse will be November 7-8, 2022! Learn more about lunar eclipses to help you get ready for the next one!
Upcoming June 2022 Planetarium Shows
The Brown Planetarium will be open over the summer! Join us on June 3 & 10 to experience our free planetarium shows. Showtimes are subject to change due to nearby construction.
Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Brown Planetarium website for more information.
The Moon for Kids!Fridays: June 3 & 10 at 3:30 p.m. – Through this mix of engaging, live presentation and short planetarium videos, learn about the Moon and its features like the Maria, craters, and the Moon’s lack of atmosphere. Learn about the Moon’s apparent motion throughout the day, including rise and set locations, and how this compares to its motion throughout the month. Observe how the Moon’s appearance changes over time as well, by exploring the Moon’s phases. Most suitable for advanced Kindergarteners up to children in the 2nd grade, all ages are welcome.
Planet NineFridays: June 3 & 10 at 5 p.m. – Astronomers have found many planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy. But have they found new planets within our own Solar System recently? Astronomers continue to scan the sky for a hypothetical ninth planet beyond Neptune. Follow Mike Brown and his team at CalTech as they uncover dwarf worlds whose orbits take them deep into the far reaches of the Solar System. Could there be another planet beyond these distant objects? Join us on the hunt! Most suitable for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
Summer Skies LiveFridays: June 3 & 10 at 6:30 p.m. – People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and wonder, “what is out there?” Seemingly dark regions of space are actually filled with nebulae, star clusters, and other galaxies. Come learn how to navigate the sky by using bright stars and constellations with the help of a star chart, and discover what fascinating objects exist deep in space. Most suitable for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Interested in scheduling a private educational visit to the planetarium? Request a planetarium visit for your Ball State class or group online.