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The Three Rivers District was formed in 2005 when the East Ohio Conference reduced the number of districts with the new office being located in Coshocton. The first District Superintendent to serve Three Rivers was Rev. Larry Hukill, serving 2005 to 2008. Rev. James Humphrey was appointed by Bishop Hopkins to serve from July 2008 through June 2014. The Rev. Dr. Bradley Call began his term as District Superintendent in July 2014.
Three Rivers District is the largest geographical district in the East Ohio Conference with at least one church in each of the following ten counties: Coshocton, Muskingum, Licking, Knox, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Harrison and Guernsey (view map). We currently serve seventy-two churches which are being faithfully shepherded by fifty-three pastors consisting of Elders, Deacons, Full and Part-time Local pastors. The churches vary in styles from liberal to conservative to evangelical, large membership to very small.
To Contact the Three Rivers District office:
Three Rivers District
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Coshocton, Ohio 43812

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Wafer Scrap Reduction in a 300mm Logic Foundry
An Applied Global Services Case Study
Dong Chae, Paul Turnbull and Marine Zhang
Device manufacturers face ongoing challenges to control variables, maintain productivity and improve their operations. Tool audits that benchmark a tool to best-in-class data, combined with sophisticated data analytics, can help manufacturers meet these challenges. Here is how Applied Materials used these methods to help a customer dramatically reduce wafer scrap from one toolset.
One of our foundry customers experienced a high scrap rate in gate stack fabrication, caused by a group of Applied Materials Centura tools equipped with ISSG, DPN Plus and PNA chambers. This tool group had one of the fab’s highest scrap rates, and excessive parts replacement costs were required as a result. The customer asked the Applied Materials FabVantage Consulting Group to identify solutions to cut scrap by half.
- A FabVantage tool assessment identified root causes using data analytics to speed diagnostics. As a result, faulty parts were replaced, equipment settings were set to their BKM values, recipe adjustments were made, and correct PM procedures were implemented.
- The customer exceeded its goal. Wafer scrap from the tool group was reduced to <0.2% and spending on parts was reduced by 4x. In fact, a tool in the group went from being one of the fab’s worst-performing tools to being the very best one.
A 300mm logic foundry was experiencing significant levels of wafer scrapping from a key gate stack fabrication tool set. The tools were Applied Materials Centura systems equipped with in situ steam-generated oxide (ISSG), decoupled plasma nitridation (DPNPlus) and postnitridation anneal (PNA) chambers.
The problem manifested itself as a dense streak of particles on the processed wafers (see figure 1). The customer was unable to identify the root causes, and hired Applied Materials’ FabVantage Consulting Group to perform an assessment.
Figure 1. Typical pattern of particle contamination seen on 0.6% of the processed wafers from one Centura tool at a 300mm logic foundry prior to a FabVantage tool audit.
Applied’s FabVantage consultants combine extensive fab and tool expertise with state-of-the art modeling and analysis tools. They engage in collaborative relationships with customers to help solve some of the industry’s most difficult manufacturing challenges.
Projects begin with a discovery session to identify key customer goals and challenges. Then a benchmarking process is performed to compare customer data with best-in-class data from Applied’s knowledge base. Subsequently, a formal assessment is conducted to define the problem and develop a strategy to achieve improvements in targeted areas.
FabVantage consultants conducted a comprehensive hardware and process audit at the foundry, which included:
- Comparison of the product recipe to the initial Applied Materials recipe
- An audit of the fab’s actual preventive maintenance (PM) procedure versus Applied’s recommended PM procedure
- Checks of the settings of the equipment constants
- Comparisons of the parts being used on the tool with those on Applied’s recommended parts lists
The FabVantage team used data analytics to quickly pinpoint the causes of tool misprocessing. Analytics tools included Applied’s E3 automation and equipment engineering system; a knowledge base of sensor and event collection plans for each chamber; and data visualization routines.
The team also performed sensor trace analysis to compare sensor values on good chambers versus the corresponding sensor values on bad chambers, to identify obvious abnormalities.
A total of 48 issues were identified. Several were related to damaged or non-best-known-method (BKM) parts, including a worn non-BKM throttling gate valve with a damaged coating; a scratched robot blade that was not levelled; a chipped quartz ring; a single-wafer loadlock (SWLL) with dirty O-rings and particles in the loadlock; dirty lift pin tubes; worn pads on the tips of the factory interface robot blades; and scratched reflector plates.
In addition, sensor data visualization revealed the following issues: excessive pressure oscillation; N2 overshoot in the DPN chamber; timing variations for pressure stabilization across chambers; and varying pump-down times across different chambers.
Finally, the FabVantage team’s audit showed that recommended PM procedures had not been followed.
DPN CHAMBER PRESSURE INSTABILITY WAS KEY
Key among the findings was that the DPN chamber was unable to maintain a stable pressure. Sensor trace analysis identified pressure undershoot and spiking, as shown in Figures 2a and 2b.
Figure 2. Graphs showing DPN chamber pressure instability in the Applied Centura tool group. Figure 2a shows a 5x faster pressure drop in one chamber, which likely caused wafers to pop. Figure 2b shows pressure spiking due to faulty pressure control and throttling gate valves.
A faulty pressure control valve caused the DPN chamber pressure to overshoot. Additionally, when RF power was turned on, the chamber pressure and foreline pressure oscillated because the throttling gate valve was unable to maintain a stable pressure.
The particle streak shown in figure 1 typically might be assumed to be the result of faulty wafer placement. That normally would be a robot or local center finder (LCF) issue, but that was not the case here. Instead, the pressure oscillation caused the wafer to pop, which in turn led the LCF to react by recalculating as though there had been a wafer placement error.
This issue was discovered by overlaying the pressure oscillation data with the LCF correction distance, and observing that the LCF started to correct at the same time the pressure spiked or dropped.
Once the pressure control valve and throttling gate valve were replaced, the wafer popping stopped and the LCF stopped recalculating. Figure 3 shows the LCF distance before and after replacement of the valves. Figure 4 shows DPN chamber pressure stability before and after replacement of the valves.
Figure 3. Data plot shows the LCF correction distance before and after replacement of faulty pressure control and throttling gate valves. The data to the left of the arrow shows a large, varying LCF distance prior to replacement of the faulty valves. Data to the right of the arrow shows a short, uniform LCF distance after the valves were replaced.
Figure 4. DPN chamber pressure before and after replacement of faulty pressure control and throttling gate valves, showing a much more stable environment after they were replaced.
The combination of state-of-the-art FabVantage data analytics, supported by information from the Applied knowledge base, was instrumental in the rapid troubleshooting of the pressure control issue.
The knowledge base enabled the FabVantage consultants to quickly generate data collection plans and identify priority sensors. The LCF position does not have a sensor associated with it, so the team devised a data transformation to compute the LCF correction distance.
For easy visual identification of problems, the team wrote scripts to create charts that allow values from multiple sensors and chambers to be overlayed.
DEFECTS AND SCRAP REDUCED
After implementing all FabVantage recommendations, defect counts fell on all tools in the gate stack module, as shown in figure 5.
Figure 5. The monthly defect count trended downward after implementation of all Applied FabVantage recommendations. Each color represents a different Applied Centura gate stack tool.
Wafer scrap fell to <0.2%, substantially exceeding the customer’s goal. As an additional benefit, customer spending on parts was reduced by 4x.
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MOSCOW, February 07. /ITAR-TASS/. The agreement between the Syrian government and the opposition on delivering humanitarian aid to Homs proves that concrete steps and not politicized resolutions will assist to people who were affected by the armed actions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov wrote on his Twitter on Friday.
According to earlier reports, the Syrian government and the opposition’s detachments agreed to deliver humanitarian aid to Homs’ old quarters. The parties agreed that peaceful civilians, primarily women, children and old men, would be able to leave the quarters, which had been seized by militants.

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Deakant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Deakant is tied to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England. It comes from the personal name David. Daw was a common diminutive of David in the Middle Ages.
The surname is a compound of daw and kin, and literally means "the kin of David." Over time there were changes in pronunciation and spelling, leading to many different variants of the name.
Early Origins of the Deakant family
The surname Deakant was first found in Norfolk at Docking, but strong evidence points to another possible origin of the family. "In the charter of endowment of Eton College, mention is made of the alien priory of Dokkyng, the monks whereof are supposed by Tanner to have belonged to the Abbey de Ibreio, in Normandy, to which this church was formerly appropriated. "
Continuing this possible origin, we found Thomas of Docking (fl. 1250), a "Franciscan, is stated in the Royal MS. 3 B. xii. in the British Museum to have been really named 'Thomas Gude, i.e. Bonus,' but called 'Dochyng' from the place of his birth (Casley, Catalogue of the Manuscripts of the King's Library, p. 43, London, 1734), evidently the village of Docking in the north of the county of Norfolk. The same manuscript describes him as doctor of divinity at Oxford."
The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 an early Latin entry for the family: Daykenus (without surname), in County Rutland.  A few years later, Daykin de Wich was recorded in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1290 and later again, Richard Deykin was recorded in Shropshire in 1344.
In Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 had the following entries: Dakyn de Idsford; Johannes Dawkyn; and Henricus Daykyn. The latter entry was dated 1370.
"The Dakins of Buxton and the Daykins of Alfreton possess an ancient Derbyshire name. The family of Dakeny or De Akeny followed William the Conqueror into England, and in the 13th century they were settled in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Bedfordshire, where they held possessions; in the 15th century they were established in Herts, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire; and in Derbyshire the Dakins owned lands in Chelmorton, Fairfield, and Wollow in the reign of Edward IV. "
Early History of the Deakant family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Deakant research. Another 222 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1547, 1793, 1804, 1691, 1654, 1656, 1607, 1722, 1757, 1698, 1744 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Deakant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Deakant Spelling Variations
Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Deakant has undergone many spelling variations, including Dakin, Dakins, Dakyn, Daykin, Daykins, Daken, Deakin, Daikins, Daikyns, Daikin, Dayken, Daiken, Deakyn, Deake, Deaken and many more.
Early Notables of the Deakant family (pre 1700)
Notables of this surname at this time include: Rowland Dawkins (died 1691), a Welsh military colonel and politician, Member of Parliament for Carmarthenshire (1654-1656.)
William Dakins (d. 1607), was an English divine, conjectured to have been the son of William Dakins, M.A., vicar of Ashwell, Hertfordshire.
James Dawkins (1722-1757), descended...
Migration of the Deakant family
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Deakant were among those contributors: Mr. Daken who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1766; Gilbert Dakins settled in Virginia in 1638; Thomas Dakin settled in Concord. Some members of the name settled in Newfoundland between 1850 and 1871..

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Is it bad to eat first thing in the morning?
When it comes to a healthy diet, when you’re having your meal is as important as what you’re eating.
The best time to have breakfast is within two hours of getting up.
“The sooner you eat breakfast after you wake up, the better it is for your metabolism,” says Larson..
What should I eat in the morning on an empty stomach?
Foods you should eat on an empty stomachSoaked almonds. Almonds are a rich source of manganese, Vitamin E, protein, fibre, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid. … Warm water and honey. … Wheat grass powder with water. … Raisins. … Papaya. … Watermelon. … Chia seeds.
What should you never eat for breakfast?
6 Foods You Should Never Eat for BreakfastSkipping breakfast isn’t the worst way to start your day. … Skip This: Low-Fat Muffins and Scones. … Skip This: Instant Oatmeal. … Skip This: Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt. … Skip This: Bottled Teas. … Skip This: Bacon, Sausage, and Other Processed Meats. … Skip This: High-Sugar, Low-Fiber Cereals.More items…•
What is the best food to eat for breakfast?
Here’s the core of a healthy breakfast:Whole grains. Examples include whole-grain rolls and bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, whole-grain English muffins, and whole-grain waffles.Lean protein. Examples include eggs, lean meat, legumes and nuts.Low-fat dairy. … Fruits and vegetables.
What should you eat for breakfast when trying to lose weight?
Here are 14 healthy breakfast foods that can help you lose weight.Eggs. Rich in protein and a wealth of important vitamins and minerals, such as selenium and riboflavin, eggs are a true powerhouse of nutrition (1). … Wheat Germ. … Bananas. … Yogurt. … Smoothies. … Berries. … Grapefruits. … Coffee.More items…•
What are 3 foods you should never eat?
20 Foods That Are Bad for Your HealthSugary drinks. Added sugar is one of the worst ingredients in the modern diet. … Most pizzas. Pizza is one of the world’s most popular junk foods. … White bread. … Most fruit juices. … Sweetened breakfast cereals. … Fried, grilled, or broiled food. … Pastries, cookies, and cakes. … French fries and potato chips.More items…•

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My Cat Keeps Drooling - Causes and Treatment
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Cats drool for various reasons, including both benign and potential health-related causes. Drooling in cats can be triggered by contentment and relaxation, where they enter a state of deep satisfaction. Excitement or anticipation can also lead to drooling, especially when they are eagerly awaiting something they enjoy, such as mealtime or playtime. Cats may drool as a natural response to regulate body temperature in hot weather, using it as a means to cool down. However, drooling can also indicate underlying issues. Some of these issues can be sufficiently serious to threaten their health and wellbeing.
At AnimalWised, we look at some of the reasons why my cat keeps drooling. The causes and treatment of persistent drooling in cats are varied, so we need to look at the context of the symptom and determine whether it requires veterinary consultation.
Ingestion of poison
Poisoning in cats can cause drooling as a result of several factors related to the toxic substances ingested. When a cat consumes a toxic substance, it can lead to irritation, inflammation, or damage to the gastrointestinal tract, mouth, or throat, triggering excessive salivation and drooling. Here are some reasons why poisoning can cause drooling in cats:
- Direct irritation: certain toxins, such as household cleaning products, chemicals, or plant toxins, can directly irritate the mouth, tongue, or throat lining, leading to increased saliva production and drooling.
- Nausea and gastrointestinal distress: many toxic substances can cause gastrointestinal upset, including nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The body's response to these symptoms can be an increase in saliva production and subsequent drooling.
- Neurological effects: some toxins, particularly certain insecticides or rodenticides, can affect the central nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms. These neurological disturbances can disrupt the normal regulation of saliva production, resulting in excessive drooling. Discover what are the types of neurological problems in cats.
- Swelling or inflammation: ingestion of certain toxic plants or substances can cause swelling or inflammation in the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal tract. This inflammation can stimulate excess saliva production and drooling.
- Systemic effects: some toxins can have systemic effects on the body, disrupting normal bodily functions and processes. These systemic effects can indirectly impact the salivary glands, leading to increased saliva production and drooling.
It's important to note that drooling alone is not a definitive indicator of poisoning. Other symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, seizures or changes in behavior, may also be present. If poisoning is suspected, it is crucial to seek immediate veterinary attention. The veterinarian can assess the cat's condition, identify the specific toxin involved, and provide appropriate treatment to address the poisoning and alleviate the associated symptoms.
Illness or disease
Drooling in cats can be associated with various illnesses or diseases. While drooling alone may not provide a definitive diagnosis, it can serve as a potential indicator of an underlying problem. Here are some common illnesses or diseases that can cause drooling in cats:
- Dental disease: dental issues such as periodontal disease, oral infections, or tooth decay can lead to oral pain, inflammation, or discomfort, resulting in drooling.
- Oral injuries or infections: wounds, burns, or other injuries to the mouth or throat, as well as oral infections, can cause localized inflammation and discomfort, leading to excessive salivation and drooling.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: various gastrointestinal disorders, including gastritis, foreign body obstruction, or pancreatitis, can cause nausea, abdominal pain and drooling in cats.
- Upper respiratory tract infections: viral or bacterial upper respiratory infections can cause congestion, nasal discharge, sore throat and excessive saliva production, resulting in drooling. These infections can also be accompanied by other symptoms such as heavy breathing in cats.
- Neurological conditions: some neurological conditions, such as seizures, neurological trauma or certain nervous system disorders, can disrupt the normal regulation of saliva production. This can result in drooling.
- Motion sickness: cats can experience motion sickness, especially during car rides or other forms of transportation, which may lead to drooling as a response to the nausea and discomfort.
- Allergies: cats can develop allergies to certain foods, environmental factors, or substances. Allergic reactions can cause oral irritation, swelling, or itching, resulting in drooling.
It's important to consider other accompanying symptoms alongside drooling to help narrow down the underlying cause. As with poisoning, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian for a thorough examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment if a cat keeps drooling.
While drooling is not typically associated with emotional or behavioral problems in cats, extreme stress or fear can sometimes manifest in excessive salivation. Here are a few situations where emotional or behavioral issues may contribute to drooling in cats:
- Extreme fear or anxiety: cats that are subjected to high levels of fear or anxiety, such as during thunderstorms, fireworks, or unfamiliar environments, may experience heightened stress responses. This can include drooling as a physical manifestation of their emotional distress. Some types of anxiety are very specific, as is the case with separation anxiety in cats.
- Handling or grooming stress: some cats may become highly stressed or fearful during handling or grooming sessions. If a cat perceives these activities as threatening or uncomfortable, it can trigger a stress response that includes drooling.
- Stress-induced illnesses: prolonged or severe stress can weaken a cat's immune system and make them more susceptible to certain illnesses. While drooling may not be a direct result of the emotional distress itself, it could be an accompanying symptom of an underlying stress-induced health issue.
It's important to note that drooling alone is not a definitive indicator of emotional or behavioral problems in cats. Other signs of stress or anxiety, such as changes in appetite, hiding, excessive vocalization or litter box issues, are often more indicative of emotional or behavioral problems. If you suspect your cat is experiencing emotional or behavioral problems, consult your veterinarian or speak to a feline ethologist.
Drolling after taking medication
Drooling after taking medication is a common occurrence in cats and can have various explanations:
- Taste and texture: some medications have a bitter or unpleasant taste and the cat's natural response to such taste is to produce excessive saliva and drool. Additionally, certain medications may have a sticky or unpleasant texture, causing the cat to drool as a reflex to try and remove the sensation.
- Nausea or upset stomach: certain medications can cause gastrointestinal upset or nausea in cats, leading to drooling. The cat's body responds by producing excess saliva as a protective mechanism. It can also cause other symptoms such as the cat having vomiting and diarrhea at the same time.
- Allergic reaction: in some cases, cats may develop an allergic reaction to medications, resulting in drooling as one of the symptoms. Allergies can cause inflammation and irritation in the mouth and throat, leading to excessive salivation. If sufficiently advanced, the cat can go into anaphylactic shock.
- Side effects: some medications, especially those affecting the nervous system, can have side effects that impact the cat's salivary glands. These can result in increased saliva production and drooling.
- Inappropriate administration: if a medication is accidentally administered incorrectly, such as spraying it directly into the cat's mouth instead of swallowing, it can trigger a drooling response.
If your cat is experiencing excessive drooling after taking medication, it's important to monitor their behavior for any additional concerning symptoms. If the drooling persists, becomes severe or is accompanied by other signs of distress (e.g., vomiting, difficulty breathing, lethargy), it is crucial to contact your veterinarian immediately.
What to do if your cat keeps drooling
The appropriate treatment for a cat that keeps drooling depends on the underlying cause identified by a veterinarian. Here are some potential treatment options:
- Symptomatic relief: if the drooling is due to a temporary or benign cause, such as a bitter-tasting medication or mild gastrointestinal upset, the vet may recommend no specific treatment. Providing a soothing and calm environment can help the cat settle and reduce anxiety-induced drooling.
- Dental care: if dental disease or oral infections are identified as the cause of drooling, the cat may require dental treatment. This can include professional dental cleaning, tooth extractions, or treatment for oral infections. Learn more with our article on common dental problems in cats.
- Medication adjustment: if drooling is a side effect of a particular medication, the veterinarian may consider adjusting the dosage or switching to an alternative medication that is better tolerated by the cat.
- Addressing underlying conditions: if an underlying health condition, such as gastrointestinal disorders, upper respiratory infections, or allergies, is identified, the vet will recommend appropriate treatment. This may involve medications, dietary changes, or management strategies specific to the underlying condition.
- Behavior modification: in cases where drooling is linked to stress or anxiety, the vet may suggest behavioral modification techniques or recommend consulting with a veterinary behaviorist to address the underlying emotional or behavioral issues.
It's crucial to consult with a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the most suitable treatment plan for a cat that keeps drooling. They will consider the cat's overall health, conduct necessary tests or examinations, and provide guidance tailored to the specific situation.
If you want to read similar articles to My Cat Keeps Drooling - Causes and Treatment, we recommend you visit our Facts about the animal kingdom category.

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When I was 10 years old I picked up a book that has brought me more pleasure than pretty much any book I've ever read since. It was Jurassic Park
and it is important to me as the book that marked my transition from a reader of children books into a reader of adult novels.
I thus owe a debt of gratitude to Michael Crichton, and I have been greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Whilst I think Michael Crichton held views on science and politics that I find abhorrent, and his writing has proved increasingly controversial, his books (including The Lost World and Congo) will always mean a lot to me.
May He Rest In Peace

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Alien looking Bismuth crystals – available in a few different sizes.
Bismuth is a naturally occurring element; 83 on the periodic table. These pieces, however, are heated and formed in a lab.
The shapes and colours produced do not seem ‘natural’, and make a truly gorgeous display item or gift. They are quite fragile, so if you’re giving them to kids it may be worth pointing that out.
Each piece differs wildly in size, colours, patterns, and the unusual shapes – which typically have a reasonably distinct ‘stair case’ formation.
For more information about Bismuth, and a full list of all our related products, please see our main ‘Bismuth’ section.

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As a girl poses for a “selfie” she acts both as artist and subject, allowing for complete control of how her image is portrayed to the public. Young women and teenage girls are the biggest users of the technology that makes this possible.
In the big picture, teen girls are merely trying to understand themselves and the selfie provides an easy canvas. As they pose or pick an image to display they can consider “which version of myself would I like to show people today?” Social comparison and social feedback are two healthy ways that teenagers come to develop their identity.
There is a positive aspect to unabashedly celebrating who a person is and feeling proud of that person. Unfortunately, in my experience, girls who do this on a frequent, ongoing basis may struggle with low self-esteem and doubt their self-worth. Initially for them posting a selfie can feel empowering. They are acting on a desire to feel better about the self through, ideally, obtaining positive feedback. Over the long run it becomes disempowering because, for younger girls in particular, self-worth may come to rest entirely on what others feel about them and not enough on how they feel about themselves.
Most teenage girls are looking for positive feedback. They want to prove their worth to themselves by getting others on board their positive feedback train. There is value in feeling good about who you are and to learning how not to feel embarrassed about putting your real self out there in the form of a picture. On the other hand, for some, the selfie is an addiction; every time a girl feels low she might put another image out on social media. If she receives positive feedback, she may feel better. However when she receives nothing or negative feedback (which is inevitable for most) her sense of self plummets.
And too, the voyeurism potential in the audience for a selfie may inadvertently sexualize teen girls. Although taken and posted by the subject, the nature of the process of taking a self-portrait is private. For some girls that privacy is misunderstood as safety, which opens the door to trouble because a way to gain more feedback is to take a more provocative photograph.
Girls in particular are socialized toward seeing themselves as loveable and worthwhile if others value them. For some this can become the only way they seem themselves as valuable. When achieving someone else’s definition of perfection is the primary standard, girls dismiss their own and by the time they turn into women they find it comfortable to forge connections with those who do not take their feelings seriously. There can be a downward spiral to this when as women they continue to turn to external avenues for self-validation, focusing on appearing good enough and focusing less on self-knowledge and emotional intimacy.
As a girl or woman works to achieve acceptance through physical perfection she is also becoming disconnected from her own internal needs and desires. As I describe in Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy, the thrill of being wanted and desired can be so powerful for girls who are hyper-focused on being valued by others that they may consent to a sexual experience before their feelings are fully on board.
The selfie culture, for some girls is yet another mechanism for them to hyper-focus on the external and to neglect the internal. Notice if this tendency is going in over drive for you or if you are a parent, notice if your girls are obsessing and fixating on the perfect picture.
Girls need to pull back and redirect their attention toward how they view themselves. As girls grow and learn to do real things in their lives that make them feel important and as they accomplish things that remind them that they can have a larger impact, they focus less on striking the perfect pose and more on their internal sense of contentment.
Jill P. Weber, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author of Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy—Why Women Settle for One-Sided Relationships. Follow Jill on Twitter @DrJillWeber.

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All the films from all the editions, including those subsequently removed, presently totalling 1177. An easy way of seeing how…
King of New York
Not everyone who runs a city is elected.
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
"I thought people like me were the legal system."
One of the seminal films of the 1990's...almost perfect as a stylistic exercise yet concurrently filled with such political commitment that it's simply overwhelming. Everything Ferrara hates is in this movie, including it's form which he criticizes in the commentary. "This is so uptight I can't even breathe. I'm glad I made this film because I would never make a film like this again. This is fascistic filmmaking." He's partially right, the film is incredibly tight, so tight that nearly every shot, every cut, every object has a specific purpose and function. It's some of the most "perfect" mis-en-scene I've ever witnessed, even down to the sheen on the wineglasses near…
You could imagine during production that Abel Ferrara must have felt that his stylized neon saturated gangster film, complete with his biggest budget thus far, may prove to be his most mainstream and accessible feature, harking back as it did to the similar celluloid criminal mayhem that James Cagney would feature in in earlier days.
But upon its release in 1990, critics and audiences alike didn't see it that way at all. They gave it a resounding thumbs down, whilst some even booed the cast at screenings and demanded the profit went to drug rehab programmes in the titular city. Such reactions only further served the notoriety of Ferrara as an enfant terrible of American indie cinema scene. And so…
Abel Ferrara's best looking film. It's a film of dualities.
The photography captures the contrasts of the decadence of elite Manhattanite dwellings to the filth of the streets. Ferrara's direction teases out the similarities between the two vastly different settings. Then he paints both worlds with a thick coat of sleaze and corruption.
Scenes are filled with well dressed men who suddenly explode into violence, their blood a fresh color on the grim tapestry of the city. The cops who are willing to bend and break the law. The crooks who clean up the streets by force. By the time it ends the moral lines have blurred.
Walken looks skeletal, ghostly. His face is gaunt and plastered with subtle expression.…
Dark and gritty and sleazy in that way Abel Ferrara has perfected up to this point, KING OF NEW YORK features Christopher Walken at the peak of his acting powers, calling the shots and taking out his rivals. Ferrara flips the tables though, as a lot of Walken's violence seems strangely justified, like a robin hood gangster with a heart of gold. That doesn't prevent cop David Caruso (in a possibly Boston accent) from hating his ever-loving guts though. Despite a great performance from Laurence Fishburne, including some great toe-to-toe scenes with Wesley Snipes, I feel like his performance was the one thing holding the movie back. In most of the early and middle portions of the movie, he lays…
Ferrara gets a budget and makes a meandering B-grade gangster flick with A-grade style. An irresponsible portrait of irresponsibility. Or so it seems: is this really just a coked-up cliché rolling in a pile of cash, indulging in its genre with sneering crassness, or is it exploiting these tropes in an effort to say something meaningful? It's tough to say, and the real pleasure of this film lies in its coarse complexity and the way it withholds easy identification with any of its characters. The final act does veer away from the decadence and corruption to go out on a more operatic note, but Ferrara would be thoroughly shown up by De Palma with Carlito's Way just a few years later. Still, it's just "off" enough to make for a compelling watch.
This is the point in the venn diagram where Taxi Driver and Goodfellas overlap. And it ain't pretty.
Cannot recall the last time I was as shocked at a moment of cinema than the scene in which Laurence Fishburne's character, having been shot several times, lies on the floor convulsing and laughing hysterically for about three minutes.
The nocturnal landscape of NYC imagined as the crepuscle in a post-apocalyptic urban space deplumated by decadence and established as a mirror-image to screen the cloak of pestilence gradually gripping the population.Ferrara assumes the job of a lonely charioteer,albeit passionate,wearily riding his 'vehicle of confusion' through predatory neon-drenched grasslands where 'free will' is hardly independent of its psychic supervisors rooted deep inside human flesh.The social structure and its aloofness from the possible comprehension of despair haunting the denizens under its curb(beyond the dimensions of good and evil) forms the base of this swan song witnessed only by the 'eerie-jagged-blue-neon aura' expressing the eternal melancholia of inertness.'Jump' and his male acolytes like a pack of wolves enter the king's court,an expatriated king forgotten by his very own people on return,now a vulnerable everyman.
Mogao se film zvati samo Chrisopher Walken, dođe na isto realno.
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Frank White runs this town!
A gritty New York crime film with surreal undertones starring Christopher Walken and an all star supporting cast, directed my Abel Ferrara in his prime.
Tell me how this can get anything less than a 5!
This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
This film should have been great; a modern day Robin Hood story with a gangster who wants to help the needy and fund a hospital while being targeted by a group of rouge cops, lead by a pre-NYPD Blue/CSI Miami David Caruso when he still decided to act, who can't arrest him so decide to take him out instead. Combine a good concept with a killer cast with the likes of Christopher Walken, Lawrence Fishburne, Wesley Snipes and Steve Buscemi and directed by the notorious Abel Ferrara.
Instead this ends up being a real mess of a movie, poorly executed with underdeveloped characters with hardly any of their motivation explained. Christopher Walken wants to fund a hospital. Why? We literally…
Enjoyed it, but something missing. Great New York shots though.
there are no innocent.
Between Goodfellas and Carlito’s Way and Reservoir Dogs and a small handful of other titles, the 90s were not starved for crime movies and this one always seemed like something of an also-ran in the genre. The movie was directed by the cult auteur Abel Ferrera, but I don’t think it’s particularly representative of his work and I’m not sure that he was the right person to be making this particular kind of gangster movie. That’s not to say there isn’t some good stuff in it, Christopher Walken is always interesting and it’s good to see him playing something other than a walk-on cameo and there are some murder scenes that are entertaining enough. This is a serviceable crime movie all in all, but there aren’t definitely better choices.
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The socio-economic value of recreational fishing and the importance of collecting data regularly will be the subject of the next RecFishing Forum meeting.
The European Parliament recently commissioned a €120,000 study on recreational sea fisheries. This and other actions are evidence that it is showing increasing interest in the sector, its catches and the socio-economic value. Earlier this year the Parliament suggested that the member states should be obliged to collect socio-economic data on recreational fisheries. However, there has been no action as member states mull over the cost implications involved.
EFTTA says that it is puzzled that the member states are not showing interest in getting more information on recreational fishing. It adds that in this regard, Europe is lagging behind the likes of the US, Canada and Australia, and that it will continue to push for improved information and a European socio-economic study every five years.
Werner Kuhn - German MEP, will chair the meeting, which is expected to be held on March 8 in the European Parliament Building, in Brussels. Kuhn pushed for the importance of collecting data, alongside his Italian counterpart, Marco Affronte.
Cécile Fouquet, of AliénorEU, the European policies consulting agency hired to represent EFTTA’s interests in the European Parliament, said: “Very often the value of economic activities generated by the anglers is roughly estimated, but this is not satisfactory when it comes to quality decision-making.
“To take recreational fisheries and its worth into consideration, accurate data must be collected regularly and definitions and terms in use in various countries must be aligned to make sure that information and studies are comparable across the borders.”
The RecFishing Forum is supported by EFTTA and the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) which supplies the administration and Secretariat. The Forum aims to improve contact and communication between MEP’s and Europe’s 25 million anglers. It also serves as a place for discussion on issues related to the European Parliament and to give MEP’s access to EFTTA and EAA in-house experts and their broad network of scientists.

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This Ginza restaurant specializes in the historic cuisine of sumo wrestlers. The shoppers and salarymen of the area might not need quite as big portions as the sumo themselves, but they still love the hearty, delicious meals which these sportsmen enjoy every day.
In their chanko nabe hot pot (traditionally eaten by sumo to bulk up their weight) they pile in assorted meats, chicken dumplings, udon noodles, vegetables, and yuzu pepper. This makes for an extremely flavorful and hearty meal. They also offer a range of grilled and fried dishes too, including pork bowls, katsu curry, and fried shrimp.
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Police are at the scene of a two vehicle crash in Felixstowe Road in Ipswich.
Officers were called at around 4.05pm today, Monday, March 25, to reports of a two-vehicle crash close to the junction with Salisbury Road.
According to a spokesman for Suffolk police, the crash was involving a Ford Focus and a Nissan Note.
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First Dates Merlin Griffiths has been diagnosed with cancer.
The popular barman in the UK version of the show immediately won over audiences with his kind and supportive nature, which is always a huge comfort to contestants as they prepare for their dates arrival.
Now, fans have been left heartbroken over the news that Merlin had been diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. The Channel 4 star explained that he had been suffering from stomach pain, which he originally put down as being related to injuries he sustained in a car accident when he was 20-years-old.
Unfortunately, doctors discovered the pain was being caused by a 4.5cm Stage 3 tumour.
Speaking to the Mirror, he explained that he received his diagnosis just 6 weeks ago but says "I won’t let it get the better of me."
He recalls the moment he found out the devastating news, stating "I thought, as most people must when they get a diagnosis, ‘Oh f***, I’ve got cancer’. I also wanted to know, what are my chances of surviving? It’s terrifying – of course I want to live."
He says "I’ve shed a tear in private. But you can choose ‘to do’ or ‘not to do’. I chose to lead my life as normal, to stick to the facts about it, and to keep putting one step in front of the other."
Merlin Griffiths, the popular barman from First Dates, has been diagnosed with cancer (via Channel 4)
In the interview, Merlin revealed he has been told by doctors that he has a 75% chance of living past the next five years.
He also recalled the heartbreaking moment he had to tell his seven-year-old daughter about his diagnosis.
Merlin remembers "I said, ‘Dad’s got cancer’. She said, ‘Is that bad, Dad?’ I said, ‘Yes, it’s very serious but I think it should be OK. Modern medicine’s great and if anything changes I’ll let you know.’"
He explains "She understands that people can die but I told her cancer comes in different varieties and in different ways too – and that many people come through it."
Merlin says "My oncologist said, ‘Your five-year outlook is 75% [chance of survival], but we aim to cure’. Obviously that’s a lot lower than I’d want but I have so much faith in medicine and the NHS in this country, which is just so incredible."
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Seoul, South Korea – Korea celebrated joining the “elite fighter-maker group” this month, releasing their domestic-developed KF-21 Boramae in bright light and pop music and Dazzling endorsement from President Moon Jae-in.
Moon praises the technology, economic benefits, military capabilities and national prestige embodied by the development of the aircraft, a view shared largely in most billions of project reports. dollars to develop a versatile fighter.
Lost in ostentation is any criticism of an arms industry known for its fleeing budgets and arms trade that contributes to destabilization of conflict regions or states. . Questions also revolve around the possible contributions a regional arms race can make to South Korea’s national security.
South Korea decided to develop its own advanced fighter jet more than 20 years ago under former President Kim Dae-jung, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for the so-called Sunshine Policy to alleviate tension. straight to North Korea.
After some feasibility studies and the controversy of technology transfer from the United States, development began, in earnest, in 2016. At the April 9 launch, President Moon himself The “Fighting Hawk” is currently in prototypes for the majority of the technology employed on the new aircraft, “Fighting Hawk”.
“These are ‘AESA radars’ and ‘Infrared Search and Tracking Systems’ that can quickly detect enemy aircraft and missiles. Moon told the dignitaries gathered in Sacheon, the southeastern part of the country.
He clearly linked the development of fighters with national prestige.
“Today, we have achieved our ancestors’ dream, ‘Let us protect the sky with our own hands.’ It was really overwhelming, ”said President Moon.
Once it enters production around 2026 – after six prototypes have performed more than 2,000 test flights – the fighter will replace the aging F-4 and F-5 squadron. of the country to operate alongside the upcoming 5th generation F-35s, and its existing fleet of F-15s and F-16s.
“These advanced weapons and warplanes are on display a lot… declaring their capabilities and a clear story about ‘look this is really high technology, this is real technology. important ”, Pieter Wezeman of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) told Al Jazeera.
Wezeman, Senior Researcher of Arms and Military Expenditures, added: “It is creating an image of this kind as a gem.
Moon also touted the economic benefits of the project.
About 700 local businesses were involved in the development, creating 12,000 jobs the president has described as “good jobs”. Mass production will create 100,000 additional job opportunities and create more than $ 5 billion in the economy.
“The KF-21 project will become the engine that will turn the aviation industry into an undeniable future engine for South Korea’s growth,” Moon said.
But the pricier jewels and critics argue the fighter may not reap the benefits President Moon outlined.
Critics point out that developing the aircraft alone costs about $ 7 billion, an estimated $ 9 billion needed to produce the 120 fighters expected to be produced and deployed by 2032. Industry estimates have warned that both development and construction costs could increase significantly.
While countries have the ability to independently finance small arms and weapon systems for domestic purposes, large items require partner states to make economic sense.
The US-led F-35 Joint Fighter Project will involve eight countries, of which South Korea will buy 60 aircraft, some of which have already been deployed.
Lockheed Martin was approved to transfer 21 key technologies to South Korea after Seoul signed the order, which Washington also attached to its alliance with South Korea – a pressure tactic rumored by the press and later that was formalized on US security related issues before. President Donald Trump.
For the F-21 “Fighting Hawk”, South Korea asked Indonesia to pay 20% of its development budget in exchange for 50 aircraft and technology transfer. However, the Southeast Asian country lags behind in its payments, according to media reports.
“As soon as you get larger items, whether it’s fighters, air defense systems or submarines, the domestic market is hard to sustain economically on scale. “You need to do more production to make it affordable,” explains Wezeman of SIPRI.
The sixth largest exporter
According to SIPRI’s arms transfer database, South Korea has been on the way to becoming a major weapons manufacturer and supplier for 20 years, rising from the 31st as an arms exporter in 2000, to sixth place by 2020.
Its commercial activities include armored vehicles, tanks and fighter jet trainers, sold alongside smaller ticket items, such as cluster bombs and rocket launchers, to many countries. .
Moon said Korea plans to export KF-21 to potential customers including Iraq, Malaysia, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Senegal and Thailand.
Defense experts noted that when the Myanmar Navy gathered a group of more than 1,000 citizens deported from Malaysia earlier this year, The ship docked west of Lumut was the UMS Moattama, to be completed at Korea’s shipyard in December 2019.
The development in arms trade has taken place even though Korea is one of more than 100 countries that signed and ratified the 2014 Arms Control Treaty, “aimed at alleviating human suffering from illegal and irresponsible arms delivery … “
Several countries, such as Germany, already have Suspended arms exports with Saudi Arabia over the conflict in Yemen, but there is no indication that South Korea plans to follow suit.
Its Raybolt anti-tank missile launch system has stood out in the fighting even as Yemen has turned into what the United Nations has said is world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
According to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency in March, South Korea announced it would suspend arms exports to Myanmar, formerly including military trucks and tear gas, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
The introduction of new South Korean fighters in the international market could also spur more spending by mid-range countries that cannot afford to buy similar services from the US, Russia and France.
“It creates a higher supply … and it becomes more attractive and cheaper to buy weapons, which in turn contributes to the competition in arms purchases between countries,” Wezeman said.
Consequences of peace building
According to SIPRI, East Asia has seen an increase in military spending for the ten consecutive years from 2010 to 2019, and fighter critics question the contribution of the massive arms hoard. South Korea in the past two decades towards national security, and in particular, in creating an atmosphere conducive to peace-building on the Korean Peninsula.
The The Korean War 1950-53 ended in an armistice agreement, is not a peace treaty, and North Korea is still seen as the country’s primary security threat.
Hwang Soo-young, of the Center for Peace and Disarmament of the People’s Solidarity for Participation Democracy, South Korea, explains. largest civil society organization.
Some argue that this conventional weapon disparity is one of the motivations for Pyongyang to continue developing weapons of mass destruction.
“When South Korea increases its usual power, North Korea has no choice but to do it asymmetric strength such as nuclear weapons and missiles, ”Hwang told Al Jazeera.
South Korea also faces a so-called “security dilemma” in which a country’s spending on advanced weapons actually jeopardizes national security by urging Competing countries react, while deploying more advanced and more expensive weapon systems, reducing the verification time reflected as armed conflicts develop.
For peace activists in Seoul, however, of primary concern is the influence of South Korea’s burgeoning military industrial complex on North Korea and the possibility of inter-Korean reconstruction.
“Korea’s national security strategy should end division and confrontation between the two Koreas, denuclearize the Korean peninsula and establish a peace regime through a peace agreement”, PeaceOne researcher-activist Oh Mi-jeong told Al Jazeera, condemning the plane’s sneaky nature.
“That cannot be done with weapons designed for preemptive attacks against North Korea and an arms race in the region. Korea has enough fighters ”.


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Perhaps because the Time Warner Center replaced the stultifying New York Coliseum, its initial reception was much more positive than deserved. Take a second glance, and this complex is revealed as the anti-urban edifice it has always been. The problem is that the building does not engage the street. It is essentially a shopping mall inside, with little or no hint from the outside that anything is going on. Circulation occurs within the confines of the privately owned indoor space, not on public city streets. Because the design is so insular, stores are putting advertising in the windows, and the building is starting to look like a billboard. Compared to Fifth Avenue in Midtown, where the storefronts are creative and the sidewalks alive with activity, the Time Warner Center is a dumbed down excuse for a commercial district.
The rest of Columbus Circle is no better. The other buildings are blank and lifeless. The traffic circle, though recently improved with a new fountain and more pedestrian space, still gives auto traffic at least forty percent more space than warranted. Overall, Columbus Circle is still a transitory place that people pass through, not a true destination.


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K. KAPCHAN: Kapchan, director of the Eurasia Group.
I would like to note that in academic circles in Washington and, I think, around the world, there is a certain lack of understanding of Russian policy with regard to Iran and the threat it represents, that is, the current energy crisis, the nuclear crisis. Could you please clarify Russia's position so that we can understand your policy better? In particular, is Russia opposed to Iran having a small uranium enrichment programme?
My second question: if Russia is opposed to Iran pursuing a national uranium enrichment programme, then would it be willing to support a UN Security Council decision to impose soft sanctions against Iran?
VLADIMIR PUTIN: I have spoken many times on this subject but I am willing to do again now. Russia is against the spread of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in the world. In this respect, we have called on our Iranian partners to renounce their uranium enrichment programme.
The Iranian nuclear issue is only part of the global problem of the so-called threshold states, countries that want to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. This problem is not limited to Iran but is global in scale. In this context, the international community has several concerns regarding the proliferation or non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
First is that it is very difficult to control the enrichment of uranium needed for the nuclear energy industry and the subsequent additional enrichment to produce military-grade nuclear fuel. If a country is carrying out enrichment, it is very difficult to control the threshold separating enriched uranium from military-grade nuclear fuel. This is understandably an area of concern. I will say now what we can do to address this concern.
The second main concern is that spent nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants could be used to manufacture military-grade nuclear fuel. This is why we have proposed the creation of international nuclear enrichment and processing centres in order to ensure all countries wishing to develop nuclear energy democratic assess to their services. This would give any country unrestricted access to enriched nuclear fuel without them having the full nuclear fuel cycle on their own territory, and they would then be able to send the spent nuclear fuel to these centres for processing. We think that if a country genuinely want to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes this would be sufficient.
Regarding Iran, it is a specific case and I have been quite up front about this to our Iranian partners. We must take into consideration that Iran also has the right to develop advanced technology, and in this sense it is no different to Brazil or South Africa. But we also have to keep in mind that neither Brazil nor South Africa proclaim the goal of another state's destruction and write it into their constitutions, while Iran's leaders, unfortunately, declare it publicly, which is not in the interests of world security nor of Iran's own foreign policy. That is the first point.
Second, we should not forget what part of the world Iran is in. It is, after all, located in the very volatile Middle East region. This is why we have always called for it to accept certain self-restriction in order to calm the international community's concerns. But this should not amount to infringement of the right of Iran and its people to have nuclear technology.
Regarding sanctions, I think that we should reflect together with our partners, including from the group of six, and hold additional consultations with the Iranians before imposing any kind of sanctions. It would be better if we managed to avoid having to impose sanctions of any kind.
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Our now 12 year old Brittany, Loki, has had both knees fixed with TPLO surgery. His first surgery was 18 months ago and the second about 1 year ago. Recovery went well in both cases, though he managed to break his fibula both times. In both cases, though, the fibula healed without any troubles.
After the second surgery, he began dragging his toenails occasionally on both sides. We didn’t worry about it as the recovery was going well and we weren’t aware that it could be a symptom of other problems.
Things were going well until about 6 months after the second surgery. He seemed to be back to about 80%, running and playing near to his normal hyperactive self.
At about 6 months, he developed a limp and more proprioceptive deficiencies. He drags his toenails occasionally on both sides and knuckles as well. The side of his second surgery is a little worse than the other side.
Our surgeon wasn’t able to examine Loki, since we have moved to Panama, but we sent him some x-rays and he felt they looked good with no arthritis or complications.
These symptoms have increased and decreased over time, but never gone away. The surgeon said that TPLO can’t cause proprioceptive problems, but I wanted to find out if anyone else has had similar experiences. Perhaps pain and weakness associated with the surgery can cause these symptoms?
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SINGER, songwriter and ex-Waterloo Road actress Heather Peace is coming to Glasgow for a special live performance at HMV in Argyle Street to promote her album The Thin Line.
She will be in the city on Friday, June 13 and will play an acoustic set and sign autograhps, as well as copies of her latest record for fans.
The album is the follow up to debut record Fairytales, which topped the UK independent charts.
The 38-year-old, most famous for her role as teacher Nikki Boston, left the drama, which was filmed in Greenock, to focus on the album.
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While others are floundering – Pet Smart is growing and adding 50 stores every year. How – they aim to sell for a ‘member of the family’:
“Unlike some big-box retailers — like, eh-hem, Best Buy Co. — PetSmart has seen its stock nearly triple since the 2008 financial crisis to about $71 a share.
In its most recent financial report, for the second quarter of this year, earnings were up, revenue was up, and same-store sales — the key metric for any retailer — were up 7 percent despite lackluster U.S. consumer confidence.
I wouldn’t have predicted such success. I’d read stories about the foreclosure crisis causing an increase in abandoned pets. But Moran said his company plans to keep adding 50 new stores a year for the next eight years.
In an interview, Moran said he calls this trend the “humanization of pets.”
“We have seen dogs go from the barnyard, to the backyard, to the back porch, to inside the house, to inside the bedroom, to under the sheets,” he said.
And if dogs are going to be under our sheets, they should be as clean as we are. They should at least be free of fleas, ticks and mange, necessitating a whole range of products and services that never would occur to a barnyard dog. Might as well feed them organic food and vitamins, too.”
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From historic monuments to ultra modern malls, ancient art to cutting-edge culture, Melbourne effortlessly blends past and present.
The capital of the state of Victoria is one of Australia’s most stylish and sophisticated cities, combining old-world colonial charm with modern-day convenience. Visitors will be quickly seduced by its food and its fashions, its art and its architecture, its culture and its coffee.
Melbourne is sometimes called the gateway to Australia and this friendly, sophisticated and culturally diverse city certainly gives visitors a perfect introduction to the country’s rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and infectious zest for life.
From the latest stories of local artisans, the hidden gems of the city and its vibrant neighbourhoods to useful seasonal recommendations of things to do and to see, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your next journey to (re)discover Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
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Find out what’s happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip . Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the relaxing area.
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Hands, Legs and Feet drawing tutorial
how to draw feet
#drawing #anatomy #human
Anatomy - Human Feet by Canadian-Rainwate... on @deviantART
The assignment was to draw a crumpled piece of paper and then turn it into a landscape.GORGEOUS!
Sketches used in my “How to Draw Animals” tutorial on my blog. Videos of me drawing, written commentaries, and animal drawing tips can be found in the post. #art #lion #wolf #feline #canine
How to Draw People
/ Mouettes et Pigeons - Les animaux tels qu'ils sont


Lowe Lintas inherited the GMC account late last year when Lowe & Partners/SMS was merged with Ammirati Puris Lintas; Ammirati won GMC in fall 1997 without a review. It wasn't long, however, before insiders were reporting the account was in trouble, which both sides have continually denied.
Neither Lee Garfinkle, chairman-CEO and chief creative officer, nor Susan Cantor, management director on GMC, would comment on the purported rift. Going forward, Ms. Cantor said the blitz is "really a credible product story converging with advertising."
With the new campaign that starts Sept. 22, GM will run commercials through the fourth quarter. The tag utilizes the "professional grade" theme GMC has used in past product ads, but the tag since fall 1998 was "Do one thing. Do it well." That theme reflected the brand's nearly 100-year truck heritage.
COMMUNICATING THE DIFFERENCE
"There are two major truck divisions at GM and we need to have a distinguishing positioning that's different from Chevrolet as well as other non-GM brands and we need to communicate that better," said Mark-Hans Richer, ad director at GMC since April. Mr. Richer certainly understands the difference between GMC and Chevrolet: his prior job was truck ad manager at Chevy.
Each of the four new TV commercials uses a single GMC engineer to highlight an advanced technology developed for a certain truck. The new ad theme will carry into all ads. Between now and March, GM will launch the Sierra Heavy Duty pickup, the Yukon XL Denali SUV, the Sierra C3 High Performance pickup and the Envoy SUV. In all cases, the ads will do double duty -- for both product and the GMC brand. Print mirrors the spots.
Mr. Garfinkle said the problem with earlier GMC ads was "you couldn't just imply professional grade because people didn't get it." The goal of the new uniform-look campaign, he said, is "to put teeth into what we mean about professional grade."
Other carmakers have tapped staffers for their ads, including Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division, GM's Saturn Corp. and DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler brand.
Mr. Garfinkle conceded ads with auto staffers aren't new. "The way we're doing it is different," he said. "Each engineer symbolizes a significant innovation of the vehicle."
Like other GM brands, GMC shifted ad strategies after the marketer introduced a brand management system in 1995. Under that system, GMC tried to create brand personalities for each of its trucks and there were no ads for the umbrella GMC brand. GMC was designated as GM's premium truck marque, according to then-brand czar Ron Zarrella, now president of GM North America.
BRAND PROBLEMS COMPOUNDED
Wes Brown, an analyst at consultancy Nextrend, said GMC's identity problems as a premium truck brand were compounded when GM gave its luxury Cadillac Division the Escalade sport-utility last year.
GMC's pickups and SUVs compete for the same affluent buyers as GM's high-end Chevrolet trucks and SUVs, the Oldsmobile Bravada SUV and the Cadillac Escalade, he said. "Now GMC is struggling to find an identity that's different from Chevrolet, Cadillac and Oldsmobile."
But at least GMC has started model differentiation. Early this year, the GMC Suburban SUV became the Yukon XL to distinguish it from Chevrolet's Suburban. Other GMC-unique models are in the wings, he said.
GMC spent $246.6 million in measured media last year, up 108% from $118.2 million in 1998, according to Competitive Media Reporting. The brand sold 353,036 trucks in the first eight months of 2000, up 1.9% from 346,436 during the same time period a year ago, according to Automotive News. In 1999, the brand sold 521,294 trucks, up 15.6% from 450,783 units in '98, when GM was shuttered for seven weeks during a strike.
Susan Jacobs, president of auto consultancy Jacobs & Associates, predicted GMC will have a hard time competing with the SUVs of more-established, upscale brands, including BMW of North America and Mercedes-Benz USA. "A lot of GMC's competitors will be able to pull buyers familiar with their badge from their existing buyer base," she said. Although GMC has a reasonable strategy, "it's hard to have a unique positioning in GM's lineup without bumping into Chevrolet or Cadillac," she said.


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OnePlus 8T global launch set for October 14
- OnePlus has revealed an October 14 launch date for the OnePlus 8T.
- An official forum post also suggested that it could come with Android 11.
OnePlus has confirmed that it’ll launch the OnePlus 8T globally next month. The new OnePlus flagship will be unveiled through an online event on October 14 at 10 AM ET (7:30 PM IST, 3 PM BST). You will be able to live stream the OnePlus 8T launch event here.
OnePlus hasn’t confirmed any details about the specs and features of the OnePlus 8T, but in a forum post, the company noted that it would be “an unbeatable combination of powerful hardware and lightweight software.” The event page for the OnePlus 8T launch also teases “smooth meets fast dialed up to 11,” suggesting that the phone will launch with Android 11 onboard.
OnePlus will also be hosting pop-up events for the OnePlus 8T worldwide but hasn’t revealed details for them just yet.
Besides announcing the launch event for the phone, OnePlus has kickstarted the global recruitment for OnePlus 8T reviewers under its “The Lab” program. OnePlus is inviting 10 candidates to review the OnePlus 8T before its official launch on October 14. You can apply to become one of the lucky testers by registering here.
What’s to expect from the OnePlus 8T?
The OnePlus 8T has already appeared in a render leak, showing a smartphone with a punch-hole display and a chunky primary camera module. A quick glimpse of the phone also appears in the launch video teaser (embedded above) shared by OnePlus but fails to confirm the leaked design.
In terms of specs, the OnePlus 8T is rumored to feature a 6.55-inch 120Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 chipset, a quad 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP camera setup, a 32MP selfie shooter, and 65W charging. You can read more about the leaked specs and features of the OnePlus 8T.


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Vancouver and its weather are full of surprises. I never get enough of the many moods of the world, and even when stuck at work on an early week day, beautiful things can happen outside.
Take the fog last Monday, for instance. When such early banks of fog roll in, winter surely has arrived. Abe was not at hand and I had to borrow a camera to get these JPG shots, but the sight was eerie and literally made us feel like we were looking down at the world through the window of an airplane. The ground was completely invisible in most directions and only some of the tallest buildings managed to stick out of the fog momentarily, soon swallowed back down into nothingness.


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Twenty five years ago (how could it be that long?!), when Jane and I first strolled the streets of San Miguel de Allende, there was a persistent, repetitive clinking sound that could be found on almost every street— a tap tap tapping sound. Later we discovered these were tin smiths making a host of decorative goods: angels, candelabras, Monrovia stars, picture frames, retabalas primarily for the Mexican market. San Miguel de Allende has been a Mecca for tin products for over 400 years, but that craft tradition is disappearing.
The first tin workshop we ever visited was called El Milagro (The Miracle), owned and operated by a most beautiful woman, Guadalupe Alvarez. We poked about her workshop and Jane said, "I love traditional tin, but that is not what I want to do". Guadalupe said, "Well, what is it you want to do?" Jane drew a lamp and pushed the paper to Guadalupe. Guadalupe said ok. Two days later we got a call (not by cell phone, of course...this is when we were still using smoke signals and rotary dialed systems,) telling us to come back to the shop. When we returned to Guadalupe’s office there was the lamp—just like the drawing. How did they just do that? THAT’S when our lights went on, and THAT’S when Jane started handing sheathes of ideas to Guadalupe and THAT’S when Stray Dog was conceived.
This pretty video is about Ignacio, aka "Nacho", our master tin smith. He apprenticed under Felipe, who worked in Guadalupe’s shop 25 years ago when we first walked in those doors. A lot has changed in that stretch of time. San Miguel is no longer a sleepy little town. Jane and I have kids in college. And Nacho is among a dwindling number of tin craftsmen continuing the trade. We are proud to have him and his studio in our shop.