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09 Mar Tabletop Influence: Challengers of Khalea
It Starts With Tabletop
It’s often said Challengers of Khalea takes inspiration from games like Fire Emblem, Gladius and even Areena 5. Many other games have given bits of inspiration to the project, but we’ve never talked ’bout the inspiration that has been drawn from outside video games. Namely from tabletop rpgs.
Pinpointing one tabletop rpg as the inspiration for Challengers of Khalea is impossible. I’ll do my best in this post to illustrate the similarities of styles and mechanics in tabletop rpgs and Challengers of Khalea.
Tabletop is a traditional pen and paper type of roleplaying using only dice, character sheets and group communication. Just making sure you, dear reader, know what tabletop rpgs are. There are tons of different rulebooks. Rulebooks are game mechanics of sort, for tabletop rpgs. Of all the existing mechanics I find myself playing with Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 edition and Steve Jackson Games’ GURPS most. Naturally these have been present in the making of Challengers of Khalea. You’ll notice that soon.
Most of the time the characters in video game rpgs gather XP to increase in level. When the level up gives the sweet “ding”, the player gets to choose upgrades and stat increases that are more or less predetermined to certain builds and paths or limited by class/job. Of course this is traditional in tabletop rpgs as well. In our case we found more similarity with a less traditional tabletop game, the GURPS. General Universal Roleplaying System doesn’t restrict character progression to a class but instead allows players to freely customize their character’s evolution by spending rewarded points.
In Challengers of Khalea we have character classes in place, but we wanted to give an experience where you can change and test different classes on the fly and have the progression mechanism to support it. We took some inspiration from GURPS so you can freely choose attribute and skill increases to apply to your warriors. Changing the class doesn’t alter warrior progression. For warriors’ the class is a role in the team’s tactics, not a lifestyle.
Combat Mechanics of Match Mode
Challengers of Khalea is a turn-based tactical rpg, so the combat mechanics are bound to have similarities with the roleplaying genre that preceded digital rpgs. I’ve been caught admitting that our ability system is heavily inspired by the Pokemon games. It’s true. It’s surprising how well that game’s move system fits with traditional tabletop combat systems. Such variation of moves can’t be often seen in tabletop rpgs, but similar mechanics can be seen in Dungeons and Dragons rulebooks. Surely in tabletops the number of attacks and usable abilities are not limited like with Pokemon, but such limitations make the character and team management more interesting. With Challengers of Khalea we wanted to create combat mechanics similar to Dungeons and Dragons and add some of the video game proven ability move charm on top of it.
Storytelling with emphasis on dialogue
So take a second and imagine. When you’re playing a tabletop session how is the story brought to you? How do you learn to like, loath and trust the npcs when you can’t see them on-screen? The most important immersive factor in tabletop storytelling is character dialogue. As a matter of fact, most of the time outside battles in tabletop games is dedicated to character dialogue.
Challengers of Khalea aims to bring this rich dialogue structure from the tabletop RPG sessions to RPG fans that enjoy tabletop games. As a video game we have the privileged option to visually represent the characters engaged in discussion. Even though we have highly skilled 2D artists we hope to thrive by using magical, tabletop-inspired dialogue as the core storytelling mechanic for the game.
About The Author:
When not needed as a game designer or programmer, Joni Lappalainen is the CEO of Dreamloop Games Ltd. Joni has a degree in Game Programming and in BIT, but a majority of his experience comes in the form of leadership and project management. When not orchestrating development at the office, Joni can be found playing basketball, Xbox or doing his duties for the local IGDA hub.


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Have you ever heard of the ancient pesticidal remedy that is Neem Oil? This organic product has been used for thousands of years to rid gardens and homes of pests like slugs and snails, but does it actually work? This blog post will be exploring the hidden power of Neem Oil and whether or not its reputation as an all-natural killer of garden pests is accurate. Put on your detective hat and find out if Neem Oil really does kill slugs and snails!
What are slugs and snails?
A slug and a snail are both gastropods, meaning they belong to the same taxonomic class. Both have a single coiled shell on their back. Slugs are land-dwelling creatures that are often found in gardens or damp areas around homes. Snails, on the other hand, live in aquatic environments such as ponds and streams.
Slugs have soft bodies with two pairs of antennae protruding from the head whereas snails have one pair of antennae and their bodies are protected by a hard shell made of calcium carbonate. In addition, slugs move more quickly than snails as they do not rely on the slime trail left by snails for locomotion. Slugs also have an additional pair of tentacles (known as “horns”) located near their heads that are used to detect food and objects in their environment. Snails, on the other hand, have a single pair of tentacles that they use for both sensing and locomotion.
Both slugs and snails are hermaphrodites, meaning they possess both male and female reproductive organs. In addition, both species can reproduce by laying eggs or by self-fertilization. Slugs lay small clusters of eggs while snails lay larger egg masses called capsules. Both species are known to defend themselves with mucus secreted from glands in their bodies when threatened by predators such as birds or mammals.
Overall, slugs and snails may look similar but they have distinct differences in their external and internal anatomy. Knowing the difference between them can help you identify which species you may be dealing with in your garden or pond. Lastly, both slugs and snails play an important role in the environment by providing food for other animals and helping to break down organic material .
What Do Slugs Look Like?
Slugs Life Cycle
Slugs are slimy and usually have two pairs of tentacles on their heads. The upper pair is used to sense light while the lower one is used to detect smell, touch, and taste. Slugs may also have stripes or spots along their bodies, although this varies greatly depending on the species.
Slugs typically go through four stages in their life cycle: egg-laying, hatching, growth stage, and adulthood. During the egg-laying stage, they lay small clusters of eggs in damp areas like under rocks or logs. After a few weeks, these eggs hatch into larvae which look very similar to adult slugs but lack any trace of an external shell.
The larval stage lasts several months before they enter the growth stage. During this time, slugs will eat almost anything they can find including mushrooms, decaying plant material, and other small insects.
Once they have reached adulthood, most slugs will live up to two years during which time they will reproduce and lay more eggs.
Where Do Slugs Come From?
Slugs are native to many parts of the world and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They live in a variety of habitats including forests, wetlands, grasslands, deserts, and even cities and towns! Slugs are primarily night-dwellers so they tend to hide during the day in dark places like under rocks or logs.
Their slimy nature makes them excellent climbers as they can travel up walls and across ceilings with ease. This ability also allows them to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible which is why they are often found in homes and gardens.
Slugs also have an impressive sense of smell which allows them to locate food from long distances away. This makes them especially adept at finding decaying plant material that they feed on.
Slugs are also common hosts for parasites and other organisms which can be found living on their bodies. These creatures often hitch a ride on the slug’s back while it moves around, providing them with an easy way to transfer from one location to another.
What Do Slugs Eat?
Slugs are omnivorous, meaning they will eat both plants and animals. They primarily feed on decaying plant matter such as leaves, stems, and flowers but can also consume small insects or worms if they find them.
Some species of slugs also have a taste for fungi which makes them particularly important in mushroom cultivation. Slugs are known to graze on the young mushrooms as they emerge from the ground which helps keep their population under control.
In urban environments, slugs can often be found eating pet food that has been left out overnight or even fruits and vegetables from household gardens. In some cases, these pests may become so numerous that they may need to be controlled with baits or traps.
What Does Damage from Slugs Look Like?
Slugs can cause damage to various plants in a garden or home. This damage typically appears as irregularly shaped holes that are chewed into leaves or fruits and vegetables.
The slimy nature of slugs also makes them adept at slime trails, which are long and slimy trails left behind by the slug as it moves around a garden or home. These trails may attract other pests such as ants or flies which can further complicate the pest problem.
In addition to eating plant material, slugs may also feed on wooden structures such as decks or outdoor furniture. When this happens, the wood will often appear chewed up with small holes scattered throughout it.
Finally, slugs may also leave behind an offensive odor due to their slimy nature. This odor can often be detected in areas where they have been present for a long period of time.
Slugs may seem like harmless creatures, but they can cause a great deal of damage if left unchecked. By understanding their habits and habitat, you can take the necessary steps to prevent them from causing any further damage.
Natural Slug Control Methods
Hand Pick The Slugs From Your Garden
The most obvious form of slug control is to manually pick them from your garden. This method can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, but it ensures that you get rid of the slugs in an environmentally friendly manner. Make sure you check plants over thoroughly for hiding slugs before replanting.
Use Beer Traps To Attract Slugs
Beer traps offer a great way to catch slugs without using any chemicals or poisons. All you need is a shallow container filled with beer and placed near where slugs are likely to congregate. The smell of the beer will attract them and they’ll drown when they fall into the container. Empty the contents and reset your trap every day or two to keep up with the population.
Make Your Own Slug Trap (Without Using Beer)
If you don’t want to use beer, there are still ways to create your own slug traps. A mixture of equal parts water and sugar will also attract slugs. Pour it into a shallow container such as a jar lid placed in the garden near where slugs are likely to be. Slugs come out during the night and are attracted by the sweet smell of the sugar–water mixture. They will then drown when they fall into the jar lid. Empty the contents every few days to keep up with them.
Encourage Predators To Keep Slug Populations Low
Predators such as ground beetles, frogs, toads, hedgehogs, and birds are all-natural enemies of slugs. Encouraging these creatures into your garden by providing a good habitat with food and shelter will help keep the slug population low.
Create Barriers To Protect Plants From Slugs
Creating barriers around plants that are particularly vulnerable to slugs can help reduce damage from them. A barrier can be anything from crushed eggshells, diatomaceous earth or even copper strips.
Water The Soil Regularly To Reduce Slugs
Making sure that the soil is kept moist, will help deter slugs from coming near your plants. Slugs like to live and hide in dry, shaded areas so by making sure that the soil is consistently moist they won’t be able to survive.
Use Natural Nematodes To Control Slug Populations
Nematodes are small worms that act as parasites on slugs. They can be bought in powder or liquid form and simply mixed into a spray bottle with water.
Once applied to the soil, the nematodes will naturally seek out slug eggs and other hosts, killing their populations over time without harming other creatures or plants.
Try Putting Salt On A Slug
Sprinkling salt on slugs is an old-time remedy that can effectively kill them. While it is a viable option, keep in mind that salt can also damage your plants. Make sure not to overuse this method as too much salt could lead to injury and death of your plants.
Create A Copper Slug Barrier
Using copper is an effective way to create a physical barrier to keep slugs away from your plants. Copper emits an electrical charge when it’s in contact with slimy objects such as the slime left behind by slugs. By laying down copper strips or wire mesh around your garden beds, you can deter slugs from entering.
Try Coffee Grounds For Slug Control
Coffee grounds can be used to create a barrier that slugs won’t cross. The strong smell of the coffee will deter them from entering your garden beds and eating your plants. Simply sprinkle some fresh grounds around the plants you want to protect and replace it regularly when needed.
Employ Companion Planting To Discourage Slugs
Companion planting involves strategically placing certain types of plants near each other in order to repel pests like slugs. Planting onions or garlic near susceptible plants is a natural way to ward off slugs without having to use chemicals or poisons. Other companion planting ideas include using rosemary, lavender, chives, or fennel as these herbs are all known for their slug-repelling properties.
Apply Organic Slug Pellets To Kill Slugs
Organic slug pellets are an effective way to kill slugs without harming other creatures or the environment. They are made from natural ingredients like crushed eggshells and iron phosphate, which is a naturally occurring mineral. Apply the pellets evenly around susceptible plants and reapply as needed throughout the growing season .
How Effective is Neem Oil Treatment for Snails and Slugs?
Neem oil is a popular and effective natural treatment for snails and slugs.When applied to the soil or other areas where snails and slugs are present, neem oil will repel them from the area. It can also help prevent further infestations by blocking their ability to lay eggs in the soil. Neem oil is an ideal choice for organic gardeners because it does not have the same harmful effects on beneficial insects like bees and butterflies as chemical pesticides do.
It’s important to note that neem oil must be used correctly in order to be effective against snails and slugs. The oil must be applied directly to the pests to kill them, and it must be reapplied after rain or other moisture events. Additionally, neem oil can break down quickly in sunlight, so it should only be used in shaded areas of the garden.
Overall, neem oil is a safe and effective way to manage snail and slug populations in organic gardens. It works best when combined with other cultural control methods such as handpicking snails off of plants and encouraging beneficial predators like frogs and salamanders. By using a combination of chemical-free methods, gardeners can successfully protect their gardens from these pesky pests!
Scientific Evidence for Neem Oil Effects on Slugs and Snails
Experiment on Arianta Arbustorum (Snail)
Researchers at the University of Washington experimented to study the effects of neem oil on Arianta arbustorum, a common garden snail. The results showed that when exposure to neem oil was increased, the survival rates of the snails decreased significantly. In addition, there was also evidence of toxic effects on development and reproduction in exposed snails.
Experiment on Deroceras Reticulatum (Slug)
Another scientific study examined the effect of neem oil on the slug species Deroceras reticulatum. The researchers found that exposure to low doses of neem oil caused mortality in slugs and inhibited their egg production. Furthermore, they observed behavioral changes in exposed slugs, such as a decrease in crawling activity and an increase in resting time.
Study Results for Neem Oil Effects on Four Different Snail Species
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Turin in Italy tested the effects of neem oil on four different snail species. The results showed that exposure to neem oil caused mortality in all four species, with the most sensitive species being Cantareus aspersus and Cochlicopa lubrica. Furthermore, exposure to neem oil also caused significant changes in development and reproduction for all four species.
Research on Derorceras Reticultum (Slug) and Deroceras Panormitanum (Slug)
A study conducted by researchers in Italy studied the effects of neem oil on two slug species, Deroceras reticulatum and Deroceras panormitanum. The results showed that exposure to neem oil caused mortality in both species, with D. reticulatum being more susceptible than D. panormitanum. In addition, there was evidence of toxic effects on development and reproduction in exposed slugs .
How To Prevent Slugs In Your Garden?
There are several methods you can use to prevent slugs from damaging your garden. Some of the most effective ways include:
- Handpicking: Regularly inspect your garden and pick off any slugs you see by hand, dropping them into a bucket of soapy water to kill them.
- Fences and Barriers: Use barriers or fences to keep slugs away from vulnerable plants in your garden. Copper tape can be used as it gives an electric shock when a slug attempts to cross it, deterring them from entering the area.
- Mulching: Create a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around your plants as this will make it difficult for slugs to move around in your garden.
- Natural Predators: Introduce natural predators like frogs, toads, hedgehogs, and ducks into your garden as they will eat slugs and help keep their population under control.
- Compost Heaps: Place compost heaps away from your plants and regularly turn them over to discourage slugs from taking up residence there.
- Beer Traps: Set out shallow dishes of beer near vulnerable plants as slugs are attracted to the scent and will drown when they get inside the dish.
By using these methods you can effectively prevent slugs from damaging your garden and enjoying a healthy harvest throughout the year!
What attracts slugs to my garden?
Slugs are attracted to gardens for the same reason that they’re attracted to any other environment – moisture, food, and shelter. In a garden, slugs are especially drawn to areas of high humidity, damp soil, decaying organic matter (such as fallen leaves or mulch), and moist areas near plants or plant debris. Additionally, some species of slugs may be attracted to light sources at night. To control slug populations in your garden, focus on reducing areas of moisture and eliminating suitable hiding spots such as flower pots or rocks with crevices. Additionally, using barriers like copper strips can help keep slugs out of your garden. Finally, attracting natural predators like birds can help reduce slug populations as well.
What is the best way to control slugs?
The best way to control slugs is with a combination of physical barriers, natural predators, and chemical controls. Physical barriers such as copper strips can be used to keep slugs out of your garden, while natural predators like birds can help reduce slug populations. Chemical controls are also an effective method for controlling slugs; baits containing metaldehyde or iron phosphate (such as Sluggo®) are among the most widely used products on the market. When using any kind of chemical control, be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully in order to use it safely and effectively.
How do I know if I have a slug problem in my garden?
Signs that you may have a slug problem in your garden include the presence of slimy trails on leaves and surfaces, as well as the presence of small holes in plants. Additionally, if you notice an increase in plant damage or a decrease in plant growth, this may also indicate a slug problem. If you suspect that slugs are present in your garden, it’s important to take steps to control them before the population grows out of hand.
What do slugs eat?
Slugs are primarily herbivorous, meaning they primarily feed on plant matter. Slugs will eat a wide variety of plants including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and seedlings. Additionally, slugs can also feed on decaying organic matter such as leaves or mulch. In some cases, slugs may also eat carrion (dead animal tissue). If you have slugs in your garden it’s important to take steps to control them before significant damage occurs.
When do slugs come out?
Slugs typically come out at night, when it’s dark and damp. Some species of slugs may also be active during the day or on overcast days. Slugs prefer humid environments, so they tend to be most active in areas of high humidity or after rain. It’s important to take steps to control slugs before they cause significant damage to your garden.
Are slugs good for anything?
Although slugs can cause damage to plants, they also serve an important role in the environment. Slugs help to break down decaying organic matter like leaves and mulch, which helps to enrich the soil. Additionally, slugs are a food source for many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Finally, some species of slugs may even be used as biological pest control agents in certain areas.
Useful Video: Slugs are eating my garden! Neem Oil to the rescue!
Neem oil can kill slugs and snails, a common garden pest that feeds on plants. This makes it an effective natural control method for these pests without the need to use synthetic chemicals. However, neem oil can cause skin irritation and breathing difficulties in humans and pets, so it is important to follow safety guidelines when using the product. Additionally, its effects are not long-lasting and repeated applications may be necessary. Neem oil is a useful tool for controlling slugs and snails if used properly, but other methods should also be considered to improve overall garden health.

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In 1996, his debut album Reasonable Doubt made him famous.
But now, Jay-Z, 48, is being sued by Raynard Herbert who claims he helped land the rapper a distribution deal for the album in return for one percent of royalties.
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Legal woes: Jay-Z is being sued in New York by Raynard Herbert who claims he hasn’t been paid royalties owed to him by the rapper for 10 years
In the lawsuit, he says he used his connections to get the deal for Roc-A-Fella as well as helping to master the album.
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Herbert says he helped land a distribution deal for Jay-Z’s 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt in return for one percent of royalties. He’s seeking what he’s owed plus interest and damages
Meanwhile, Jay-Z is currently on tour in the UK with wife Beyonce.
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On the road: Meanwhile, Jay-Z is currently on tour in the UK with wife Beyonce. They’re pictured performing on stage in Cardiff, Wales, on June 6

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Can't raise your arm above your shoulder? A chiropractor can find out the root cause of your shoulder restriction and treat it. If you have been diagnosed with shoulder pain, then keep reading for tips on home remedies. As with any health advice, confirm that the following is applicable for you and your specific health care needs with your healthcare provider.
WHAT IS THE ROTATOR CUFF OF THE SHOULDER?
The rotator cuff includes the muscles on the back of the shoulder blade (the scapula) that keep the ball of your shoulder (the head of the humerus bone) in the shallow socket of your shoulder, and stabilize the shoulder during all movements. The muscles of the rotator cuff more specifically assists in lifting your arm up (abduction), turning your arm inward (medial rotation) and outward (lateral rotation).
HOW IS ROTATOR CUFF Injury DIAGNOSED?
Simple orthopedic exams can confirm your pain is due to a rotator cuff injury and not other conditions like frozen shoulder.
If there is injury to the rotator cuff, actively moving your shoulder becomes painful, as it hurts to contract torn muscles. If small movements of your arm hurts are shoulder yet you can move your arm passively (someone else can move your arm for you) with minimal to no pain, chances are, you have injury to your rotator cuff.
HOW IS ROTATOR CUFF INJURY TREATED?
We have great success with Dynamic Tape (which helps stabilize the shoulder) and Graston therapy (which breaks up the adhesions around the shoulder). We also show you how to stretch and strengthen your shoulder between visits to speed your recovery.
Once the the shoulder is healed, then more intense stretching and strengthening program will be designed help keep the benefits of your treatments and so that it will be less likely for your shoulder to be injured in the future.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DOES ROTATOR CUFF INJURy TAKE TO TREAT?
With rotator cuff injuries, one of the limiting factors is how fast your tissue repairs. To speed your recovery, supplements may be suggested. Once most of the stability of the shoulder and painless range of motion has been achieved, then we start spacing out treatments as you will be well versed on how keep the benefits of your treatments.
Are you taking Pain Pills?
Pain is the way your body warns you when you move in a way the worsens your injury. Can you see how taking pain pills can make your injury worse? At best, pain pills do not fix the problem. Worse, pain pills are harmful to your health. Instead, talk to your chiropractor about using a TENs unit for your pain.
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TOPICAL CREAMS AND OILS THAT CAN HELP WITH SHOULDER PAIN
Cryoderm is a formula designed not only to alleviate pain, but it's ingredients also facilitate healing. Cryoderm is available in a spray, gel and roll-on. For shoulder pain, the roll-on application preferred because the roll-on can be used the physically massage the region during the application process. If you have the spray bottle, be careful not to overspray on to the face, especially cautious to avoid any over spray into the eyes, as it will burn terribly. CLICK HERE to learn more about Cryoderm.
SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS AND OILS THAT CAN HELP SHOULDER PAIN:
Or Ask Us About Dynamic Tape for Shoulder Stability (great for rotator cuff injuries).
Athletes love dynamic tape because it allows them to participate in the sports, even water sports, by supporting their shoulder during their active lifestyle. Ask us of dynamic tape can help speed the recovery of your shoulder condition.
Once the shoulder injury has stabilized, and is healed enough to start stretching and strengthening, we will prescribe specific stretches and exercises for your specific shoulder needs to make it less likely for the injury to re-occur. It is important for your shoulder to become stronger and flexible enough to withstand the stresses of daily use with out injury.
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We are conveniently located downtown Bloomington, IN with a parking lot, so you don't have to worry about finding parking nearby. We accept most insurance. We are open early and often stay later than advertised, to accommodate those who can't miss work. We even come in Saturdays by appointment.
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One of salsa’s most prominent Puerto Rican singers, Héctor Tricoche, passed away on Sunday (July 17). He was 66. Primera Hora reports that it was due to a heart condition.
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“It is with great sorrow that we officially confirm the death of our father, Héctor Noel Tricoche Albertorio at the age of 66 in Springfield, Massachusetts,” the late artist’s most recent Instagram post reads. “We are grateful for all the expressions of solidarity, affection and respect in this difficult moment.”
It continues: “We ask for space to cope with our loss. Thank you.” The post is signed off by his daughters, Sandra, Glenda, Victoria, and Patricia Tricoche, and family.
The popular singer was known for his vocals on hits such as “Periquito Pin Pin” (which was sampled in 2021 by Myke Towers in “PIN PIN”), “A Corazón Abierto,” and “Lobo Domesticado.” He rose to fame in 1984 when he was part of Tommy Olivencia y su Orquesta La Primerísima for four albums. He then became a soloist in 1990.
Fans are mourning his death on social media platforms. Under one of the late artist’s Youtube video performances, user Ronnie Rios wrote: “One of the best salseros has departed to heavenly paradise…May the great Héctor Tricoche rest in peace…Thank you for all the salsa you gave to all your fans including me…🙏🕊Vuela alto maestro🕊🙏🙏…May you rest in peace🙏.”
Another Youtube user, Armando Montenegro T., wrote: “Rest in peace master 😭😭😭😭! Salsa is in mourning. Another great is gone. Now he’s putting together a rumbón in heaven.”
Artists are also giving their condolences. The Puerto Rican salsa singer Frankie Negron wrote: “Your legacy will live forever.” The American singer-songwriter Michael Stuart wrote: “What sad news 😢 Master, your legacy will be ETERNAL.”
May Héctor Tricoche rest in peace.

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The Twittersphere exploded with comments on Thursday following a Saudi cleric’s introduction of the hashtag “#harass_female_cashiers,” referring to Saudi women.
Abdullah Mohammed al-Dawood, who is an author of self-help books, has called on men to harass women working as cashiers to discourage them from leaving home, so as not to lose their chastity, Gulf News reported on Wednesday.
Some of his 97,000 followers supported his call, with one saying: “It is a man-made law and it can’t be accepted in a kingdom ruled by God’s law. They had better ban mingling of the sexes, not protect it.”
Saudi women were just recently allowed to work in public in shops, a move which provoked a backlash from conservatives.
However, hundreds of Saudis and other Arab tweeps attacked the cleric.
One Twitter user asked: “What kind of person urges the youth to commit debauchery?”
Others even called for the cleric’s castration, one Tweep saying: “Call for #SaudiArabia to Castrate: Abdullah Mohammad Al Dawood, danger to #Saudi women by #harass_female_cashiers
Another tweeted : “Advocate of female molestation, Abdullah Mohammad Al Dawood, has also written a self-help book. Who would seek his advice, I have to wonder.”
Others even tried to promote the hashtag ‘#arm_female_cashiers’.
“#arm_female_cashiers to protect them from thugs who think they are entitled to #harass_female_cashiers,” said one Twitter user.
Conservative cleric Khalid Ebrahim al-Saqabi reportedly supports Dawood’s appeal, saying the law proposed by the government against sexual harassment in mixed workplaces was “only meant to encourage consensual debauchery.”
Saqabi was quoted by the International Business Times as asking: “Why is the labor minister concerned with finding jobs for women instead of men?”

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The need for employees with specific IT skills will decline 10 percent per year as companies move to commodity and virtualized systems, according to Gartner Inc.
“Changes in technology are eliminating the need for skills that have historically been important,” Peter Sondergaard, senior vice president of research, said at Gartner’s ITxpo in San Francisco. He predicted a shift away from IT specialty skills toward employees with more business-analyst skills.
That forecast made sense to Janet Topic, CIO of Trimac Corp. She said the Ontario-based transportation company is interested in more plug-and-play IT applications and services, such as software on demand. “The solutions that will make Trimac more competitive are less dependent on key IT skills,” said Topic.
Gartner analysts also predicted that by 2010, the IT industry will recognize that the Linux and Windows operating systems have “closed the gap with Unix” in terms of management, reliability and performance, said John Enck, a Gartner analyst. That will lead to declining interest in new Unix installations, although Enck said that the effect of Sun Microsystems Inc.’s decision to open-source its Solaris operating system is difficult to estimate and that new innovations arising from that movie could change the outlook.
In regard to the hardware and operating system shift, Eoghan Bacon, manager of systems at BTM Capital Corp. in Boston, said the Gartner hardware forecast made sense. Bacon’s company has been using Hewlett-Packard Co.’s HP-UX operating system to support one of his company’s applications — but the application vendor is moving to Linux. As a result, he’ll be moving from an HP 9000 server to an x86-based blade system. “I can run it, obviously, a lot cheaper on Linux,” said Bacon.
Not everyone agreed with Gartner’s assessments, especially with the idea that Windows will achieve the same level of reliability as Linux.
Thomas Cavanaugh, an IT analyst at a financial services firm that he declined to name, doesn’t believe that in five years people will be convinced they should move from Unix systems to Windows. “They still remember NT, and I don’t think even in five years they are going to forget that,” he said, referring to a previous Windows operating system aimed at enterprise users.
Cavanaugh’s company uses IBM’s AIX and Solaris, proven technologies and operating systems that will be around for years. But “if there were new applications that were only coming out on Windows — not coming out on AIX and Solaris — that might drive the shift,” he said.
Other forecasts include an estimate that the average IT budget will grow this year by 2.7 percent. Energy costs, currency fluctuations, the threats of bird flu and terrorism aren’t holding IT spending back. “Despite these uncertainties, growth is still on the business agenda,” said Sondergaard.
Enck said he expects Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s Opteron processor to continue to expand its market share, which he said is good for users because it will ensure competition in the x86 market. But Enck also said he believes Itanium’s major user base will be those running HP-UX system.
Enck said deployments of Unix will decline as independent software vendors become platform-agnostic, focusing on J2EE or service-orientated architectures such as .Net.


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Over the last few weeks, Nvidia had been teasing gamers with a big secret announcement. It promised to reveal everything on May 1. Well, Nvidia came through as promised, and on May 1, they revealed the GTX 690, which is basically the most powerful video card in existence today. It combines two GTX 680 cores into one card. With multiple heatsinks and one giant fan, the GTX 690 packs a serious punch in terms of premium gaming performance.
As with most dual GPU core cards, the GTX 690 doesn’t quite double the 680’s gaming performance. Instead, it provides a boost of approximately 150% over a single GTX 680, which is certainly a noticeable amount when you’re running today’s latest games like Shogun 2 or Battlefield 3.
As you might expect, the GTX 690 performs at a nearly identical pace to two GTX 680s combined in SLI. While this may seem like an obvious conclusion, Nvidia and AMD have failed to match SLI and CrossfireX setups with dual-core cards in the past.
Of course, if you’re not satisfied with the core clock speeds in the Nvidia GTX 690, then the manufacturer has left a considerable amount of room for overclocking. With a massive heatsink and fan combination already installed on top of the GPU, it may be difficult to keep the card cool at higher clock speeds, but we’ll leave that problem for the overclockers to figure out.
Put simply, if you want to speed up your PC’s gaming performance, then a card like the GTX 690 is an easy way to do that. If you can afford the $1000 (!!!) price tag, and have a case that can fit an eleven inch GPU inside, then you may want to order your GTX 690 today.


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Homer’s Epic ballad The Iliad and The Odyssey
In Homer’s epic ballads The Iliad and The Odyssey, Achilles and Odysseus are the outstanding saints. Achilles battles Hector outside the dividers of Troy since Hector executed his closest companion, Patroclus. In the wake of battling in the Trojan War, Odysseus goes up against an excursion to return back to Ithaca to see his significant other, Penelope, and his child, Telemachus. These epic stories are about the Mycenaean or Bronze Age, antiquated Greeks, who prospered from around 1600-1100 BC. There are numerous contrasts between the Iliad and the Odyssey that point to incredible ideological changes in the time between the last type of the Iliad and of the Odyssey.
In the Iliad, Menelaus settles his own particular house, which demonstrates a culture in which any work is to be attempted in the event that it prompts more noteworthy opportunity. In the Odyssey we see a disposition which wins today towards difficult work and submissiveness. Flexibility was initially thought of as autonomy from others, while it later turns into the inverse of bondage. The Iliad tells the last section in the tale of two noteworthy Bronze Age “”Greek”” unions engaging each other. It’s a long, wandering epic, yet it fundamentally rotates around the “”exceptional Achilles’”” battle to face his hubris and progress toward becoming refined.
The Iliad depicts the conflict between two similarly splendid and excellent gatherings of “”Greeks””, and The Odyssey portrays contact with the “”Other””, spoke to as beasts and witches The Iliad is a story of undying magnificence where brave activities can reverberate crosswise over ages, outlasting the individuals who performed them. Achilles grasps this perfect, until the point that he is summoned from Hades in the Odyssey, grasping a negative disposition towards death and transcendence. The Iliad is a work of military purposeful publicity that legitimizes Mycenaean control of the most profitable ocean entry of age (the Bosporus), and The Odyssey legitimizes colonizing Italy and Sicily toward the West.
The Odyssey, conversely, mostly happens outside of that basic culture and portrays contact with pre-Mycenaean Mediterranean societies. The story concentrates on Odysseus and his family’s battle to recuperate from the Trojan War’s delayed consequences and, principally, with Odysseus battle to make it back home. The Odyssey is viewed as an epilog or continuation of the Iliad and contains a large number of similar characters (Odysseus shows up in both); huge contrasts however incorporate the setting, i.e. the Iliad concerns war, while the Odyssey, peace in outcome of war and the reality the Odyssey contains significantly more enchantment.
They are comparable in that the Trojan War is the shared trait between them. There is likewise the way that Homer composed both epic sonnets, and highlight two Greeks who are perceived as epic legends. Achilles is extraordinary, yet comparable from Odysseus in that Achilles lives for himself and Odysseus is a family man- – when he isn’t messing around with goddesses; in any case, they both are brimming with hubris which costs them significantly. The greatest distinction is that Achilles bites the dust, and Odysseus lives and gets back home.
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Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Pepsi
Meet Pepsi, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Pepsi is a Pug Mix from Homewood, AL, and she’s already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
Meet Pepsi! This fun-loving gal is a D-O-L-L! She loves people, kids and her foster siblings (dogs, one large and one small). Pepsi’s favorite thing is to cuddle up with her foster family on the couch. She just cannot get enough loving. She is a Pug mix and about 7 years old. Though she is an adult dog, she still tolerates her foster sister, Waffles, who is always trying to engage her in play. She is housebroken and crate-trained. This little lady is polite too; when visitors come over, she will sit and allow them to love on her. Pepsi can sit, shake and enjoys car rides. Basically, this sweet girl is one low-maintenance dog looking for a FORever family to call her own. She is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and current on heartworm and flea prevention. If you are interested in applying to adopt Pepsi, email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Bronx grapes grow in large, loose bunches with small to medium-sized, round fruits. They have thin, almost translucent green skins with a pink blush. Their delicate nature makes handling and shipping a challenge. If allowed to remain on the vine, the grapes will develop a deeper rosy color. The grapes have a floral aroma with a hint of muskiness. Their seedless flesh is juicy and offers a sweet, honeyed flavor and a melting texture.
Bronx grapes are available for a short time in the late summer and early fall.
Bronx grapes are rare, small-batch grown, hybrid table grapes. They are a cross between the seedless thompson variety and the concord grape and are classified as Vitis labrusca x Vitis vinifera. Despite being referred to as a “red seedless” grape, Bronx grapes are harvested when nearly translucent with a hint of red blush. The status of Bronx grapes as an endangered variety was highlighted by their addition to Slow Food’s Ark of Taste.
Bronx grapes are high in vitamins C and K, as well as B-complex vitamins and dietary fiber. They also contain potassium, beta-carotene, and small amounts of manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and copper.
Bronx grapes can be used raw or cooked. They are most typically served as a table grape and are enjoyed as a snack. Bronx grapes can be served whole or halved in salads with greens, other fruits, chicken, pasta or in a classic waldorf salad. A San Francisco restaurant served cut grapes in their panzanella-style salad with walnuts and sherry vinegar. Add Bronx grapes to charcuterie platters, kids’ lunches, or top with mascarpone and honey for dessert. They can be used in baking or cooked into savory meat or chicken dishes. To store Bronx grapes, keep them unwashed in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Bronx grapes found on the East Coast of the United States are grown almost exclusively by one farm, Lagier Ranches, located in San Joaquin County, California. The owner is a fourth-generation farmer who moved back west from the East Coast in 1979. He brought with him a cutting from the original Bronx grape ‘mother vine’. At Lagier Ranches, Bronx grapes are select-picked based on the amount of blush present in the skin and the levels of sugars in the fruit.
Bronx grapes were developed through a partnership between Cornell University’s Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, New York and the New York Botanical Gardens that began in 1919. The original cross of the sultanina, or thompson grape, and concord grape variety number NY8536 was made in 1925 and resulted in 68 seedlings. From those, the Bronx seedless was selected in 1931 and then officially introduced in 1937. Unfortunately, Bronx grapes were not well-suited to the cool, wet weather of up-state New York and were also susceptible to a fungal disease. The drier weather of northern-central California seemed to work better for the Bronx grape. Only a handful of farms in northern California and Oregon grow the grapes, and only one that sells them commercially. Bronx grapes are most likely spotted at farmer’s markets in the Bay Area or in specialty stores or restaurants in San Francisco and New York City. Bronx grapes are available to a large extent in markets throughout the San Francisco Bay area and are shipped to a few select markets in New York City and Connecticut.
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Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex paid a whopping $23.7 million in gas fees for a very little $100K transaction, in what is assumed to be a technological error.
On September 27, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex carried out a significant transaction by sending $100,000 worth of the Tether stablecoin to the layer-2 subsidiary platform DeversiFi. Unknown factors led to the exchange paying 7,626 ETH, or $23.7 million, which may have been the highest gas fee ever recorded on the Ethereum blockchain.
The deposit transaction was started at 11:10 UTC this morning from Bitfinex’s second-largest wallet to the wallet of DeversiFi via a second address, according to blockchain data from EtherScan. Even while DeversiFi advertises a service to eliminate petrol costs and hassle, saving you time and money with every trade or swap, the transaction came with an excessively high gas price.
To put the size of this cost into perspective, take into account the fact that the current average transaction fee on the Ethereum blockchain is 0.013 ETH, or $39.96. Additionally, two weeks ago, $2 billion worth of Bitcoin was transferred for a tiny price of $0.78 between unidentified wallets.
DeversiFi announced that they have started an investigation to find the most likely cause of the problem. They also stated that no client monies on DeversiFi are at risk and that this is an internal problem for DeversiFi to handle.
Three small to medium-sized transactions registered seismic costs in June 2020, with one 0.55 ETH transfer carrying $2.6 million in fees. This scenario numerically mirrored the Bitfinex case.
But once the final of the three transactions was identified as a malicious attack when the wallet owner contacted the mining pool that made the transaction possible, experts in the area started to speculate about extortion, fraud, and possibly money laundering. In this instance, 90% of the lost money was ultimately reimbursed to the owner.
The block miner who unintentionally profited from the transaction occurrence has graciously given back 7626 ETH to Bitfinex. DeversiFi also stated that a post-mortem analysis would be released soon.

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Saturday March 20th at 19h00, I have the pleasure of speaking at the TEDxUHasselt 2021 event.
We will visit the virtual lab and I’ll dive into the important questions about computational researchers: Who are we? Why do we like supercomputers…and rubber ducks? And what does the future hold?
Along the way, I’ll touch on the use of computational research for any subject imaginable: from atoms to galaxies, to the spread of diseases as well as opinions.
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Yep, I've had another busy week of crafting. I really never had a plan to redo the guest bedroom, but after my trash find last week, I just had to decorate around it and redo the room. I will say that our guest room has been largely ignored since we moved in 6 years ago. It was sort of a mish mash of furniture and artwork. I was very ready for a change.
I can't wait to show you all I've been doing this week! I've got some incredible before and after pictures for you. My goal was to redo the room for $10 or under. I came in above budget...at $15. Wait until you see what $15 can do!
It all started with this trash find. I loved this the minute I saw it! Yes, it needs love, but the potential was so exciting. I actually planned the room decor around this chest, the angel wings my cousin made me, and the bedspread I had already.
I decided to go with a vintage feel.
I sanded and painted the chest, put on some new drawer pulls (CHEAP at Hobby Lobby), and used some modge podge to put on some vintage scrapbook paper. Isn't it awesome?? Let's talk about the thrifty finds....the drawer pulls were on sale for cheap at Hobby Lobby, the white lace on top was a curtain from Goodwill for $2.99, the flower "vase" was a thrift store find, and I made all the decorative balls. The frames were CHEAP. I got about 10 or so frames from Goodwill for .25 cents each and painted them all to match. I haven't gotten pictures in them yet...but all the pictures in the room I printed in "sepia" so they would match. The lamp was an old one I had in a closet. I spray painted it a gorgeous metallic color and got the shade at Goodwill for $2.00. I hot glued the lace ($1.49 per yard at Hobby Lobby) on the shade myself. What do you think??
I also did a little redo of our bed side table. It's really a desk that Gary made in high school, so it's special and I didn't want to get rid of it. It was already painted brown...and was a bit dusty as you can see. So, I cleaned it up, ripped off the fabric on top, and recovered it with a gorgeous fabric I got on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $2 a foot! I also changed out the drawer pull.
Here are some fun details on the desk. I found this...well, I don't really know what it is, but I loved it. I painted it a metallic silver. The Tiffany lamp I had already, it was a dark bronze, so I painted it to match the room. Check out this picture! All the frames in the room I already had, I just white washed them with paint so they would match. I used scrapbook paper as a background, and printed some of my favorite pictures. This is a picture of my hand letting go of dad's ashes. Love it.
Here's another cheap and easy change. I already had these curtains (WOOHOO, that saves a ton of money!) but the curtain rod was UGLY. So, I wrapped the entire thing in twine. What a difference and it cost NO money!
Here's another great before and after. I found this awesome frame at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it right up knowing exactly what wall it would be perfect on! I took the frame apart, white washed the frame with paint, and then found some vintage scrapbook paper and simply used spray adhesive to attach it right on top of the existing picture. So simple and cheap, but what a major difference!
I love how some of the picture details turned out. I wanted to have some things in the room that reminded me of dad. I found this scrapbook paper of an old railroad track. I used a frame I already had, white washed it with paint, glued some old book pages on the background, and then just used spray adhesive to attach the railroad picture.
For the photo collage I printed some pictures of us in "sepia", used a corner punch to round the corners, white washed an old frame I had, used scrapbook paper as the background and used spray adhesive to attach.
The "key" frame is one of my favorite's! I found the metal keys at hobby lobby (all in one package in the scrapbook area), and found an old frame at the Goodwill. I spray painted the frame (took the glass out) and just hot glued the keys right onto the frame.
The plate hanger was the perfect place to put some special photos. I already had it, and just spray painted it, got some old frames from Goodwill and painted them all the same color, used left over scrapbook paper as background and just set them in the plate holder.
Do you think all this crafting goes off without a hitch? Let's just say the spray paint and I had an explosive encounter!
Want to see it all put together? I can't wait to show it to you.....but first, the before.
And the after....I'm so in love!
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of dad going to heaven. I wanted to make something special to commemorate this day. I had this old bunk bed ladder that I found out for the trash a couple years ago. I could never figure out what to do with it, until Pinterest inspired me! I found an idea and knew it would be perfect! It cost me no money (that's Gary's favorite part) because I had everything already. I spray painted the ladder dark brown, spray painted two old frames I had laying around, had 3 special pictures printed in "sepia" so they would match, then hot glued cheap picture hanging hooks to the back of the frames and tied them onto the ladder with juke twine. Don't you just love it? So simple!
SO....WHAT DO YOU THINK????


Louisville parts ways with Reno High grad David Padgett
Louisville didn’t take long to make its first offseason move, parting ways interim men’s basketball coach David Padgett less than 24 hours after the Cardinals season ended.
The former Cardinals player was brought in to bring calm amid turmoil and upheaval after the school placed coach Rick Pitino on unpaid administrative leave following its acknowledgement that it was being investigated in a federal corruption probe of college basketball .
Padgett did his job. He went 22-14 after being elevated from second-year Louisville assistant last fall.
“It was just a learning experience,” Padgett said Wednesday at a news conference on campus. “I didn’t give myself expectations, I didn’t give my team expectations. But having never done something before, you’re always going to say, how am I going to do, doing it for the first time. All things considered, I think it went really, really well.”
School officials say they appreciate the job he did, but obviously it wasn’t good enough.
Interim athletic director Vince Tyra thanked Padgett in a statement for taking over the program “during incredible circumstances,” and added, “We expect to determine a new head coach in a short period to build upon the great basketball tradition of this university.”
The AD didn’t elaborate on candidates to replace Padgett, but later said that Louisville would seek a top-level coach.
“It is an elite program, it’s going to remain an elite program and our opportunity right now is to hire an elite coach to maintain that,” Tyra said.
Pitino was fired in October after 16 seasons. Players had pushed for the former Cardinals player to be the interim replacement, and the 33-year-old Padgett guided the team to a quarterfinal appearance in the NIT.
Padgett thanked many people including his wife, Megan. He also praised Cardinals players for dealing with a series of incidents, from the initial investigation and Pitino’s firing to the removal of the program’s 2013 NCAA championship banner as part of sanctions for an escort scandal.
“The way they’ve handled this, the way they’ve made this fun for me is something I’ll always remember and will always treasure,” said Padgett, who met with his players after being informed. “It’s group of 14 players that I’ll have a special place in my heart for a long time.”
Padgett was paid a $400,000 base salary and another $400,000 for a TV and radio show in a contract that runs to the end of September.
A 6-foot-11 post player for Pitino, Padgett took over for the former coach days before practice began and spent most of October hastily trying to put together a coaching staff. Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich were both fired that month in the aftermath of the investigation in which an Adidas executive is alleged to have paid the family of Cardinals recruit Brian Bowen to attend the university.
Pitino has repeatedly said that he had no knowledge of any payment to a recruit’s family.
Louisville held Bowen out of practices and games shortly after the investigation surfaced before announcing in November that he would not play for the university. Bowen eventually transferred to South Carolina in January.
The Cardinals went 9-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference play but endured several disappointing losses down the stretch that kept them out of the NCAA Tournament. The most painful was arguably a 67-66 loss to then-No. 1 Virginia earlier this month in which Louisville blew a four-point lead in the final seconds.
Through everything, Padgett deflected discussion about his future at Louisville and tried to keep the focus on basketball. Whether this season leads to another job as a head coach or an assistant remains to be seen, but he was thankful for the chance on short notice.
“My goal getting into this was to become a head coach,” he said. “Obviously, it happened sooner and in a much different way than I anticipated, but that’s my goal. I hope that I’ve done enough this year to show some people out there that I can certainly do it.”


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Gee, nobody reckoned that our green future would be dependent on environmentally destructive mining of lithium and other minerals. From Maeve Campbell at euronews.com:
Lithium extraction fields in South America have been captured by an aerial photographer in stunning high definition.
But while the images may be breathtaking to look at, they represent the dark side of our swiftly electrifying world.
Lithium represents a route out of our reliance on fossil fuel production. As the lightest known metal on the planet, it is now widely used in electric devices from mobile phones and laptops, to cars and aircraft.
These batteries are the key to lightweight, rechargeable power. As it stands, demand for lithium is unprecedented and many say it is crucial in order to transition to renewables.
However, this doesn’t come without a cost – mining the chemical element can be harmful to the environment.
German aerial photographer Tom Hegen specialises in documenting the traces we leave on the earth’s surface. His work provides an overview of places where we extract, refine and consume resources with his latest series exposing the “Lithium Triangle.”


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Everyone knows the Catch-22: It’s hard to get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. Something similar exists in the private equity industry, but on a bigger scale: To be able to raise equity, you need a track record of buying and exiting companies, which requires, well, raising equity. Unfortunately, the ways to get around that conundrum tend to lock out Black and Brown money managers, making private equity one of the most inequitable corners of an already inequitable financial services industry.
How inequitable? A 2017 report commissioned by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation found that despite no statistically significant difference in their performance, firms owned by women and minorities manage only 1.1% of the $71.4 trillion in assets under management in the U.S.
Diverse talent is out there, although we certainly need more. Regardless, entrenched inequality in the financial system perpetuates the systemic racism that leads to racial gaps in every aspect of our financial lives—in mortgage lending, in hiring and promotion within the industry, in disproportionate branch closures across minority communities and, ultimately, in the overall wealth gap that exists in America. When the people managing the money don’t reflect the world around them, it tends to show in the decisions they make.

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Long-term Treatment with 0.1% Tacrolimus Ointment in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis: Results of a Two-year, Multicentre, Non-comparative Study
Sakari Reitamo, Jean-Paul Ortonne, Carsten Sand, Jan Bos, Frédéric Cambazard, Thomas Bieber, Christian Grønhøj Larsen, Malcolm Rustin, Regina Fölster-Holst, Marie Schuttelaar
Atopic dermatitis often requires long-term treatment. This European, multicentre, non-comparative, 24-month, follow-up study investigated the efficacy and safety of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment applied to adults with atopic dermatitis. Patients (n = 672) applied a thin layer of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment twice daily for 3 weeks to all affected body areas. After 3 weeks, ointment was applied once daily. Clinical improvement became apparent after 2 weeks of treatment and 65.5% of patients had a rating of clearance, excellent or marked improvement by month 3. Skin burning (31.7%) was the most common causally-related adverse event, followed by pruritus (11.3%) folliculitis (6.4%), alcohol intolerance (5.7%), herpes simplex (5.7%), skin infection (4.6%), skin erythema (3.3%) and hyperaesthesia (2.4%). The most commonly reported infections were flu syndrome (12.9%), skin infection (9.8%), folliculitis (7.4%) and herpes simplex (7.0%). Long-term treatment up to 24 months with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment is safe and efficacious in adults with atopic dermatitis.


Kofi Kingston has been a member of the WWE roster since 2008 and has had much success as a singles and tag team wrestler. Kofi Kingston discussed the birth of his most recent child, and how he was able to witness the entire process for the first time, with Cerrito Entertainment.
“This birthing experience was entirely different for me because I actually got to be home for the entire labor. When my middle, well my youngest son was born, my middle child now, that’s weird, that’s the first time I’ve said that since last week, you know? But when Orion was born, I actually had to go to an appearance, on, you know, it was like a Friday or something like that, and I asked my wife I said, ‘Hey, I know, that like you might go into labor soon, do you not want me to go to this appearance, it’s only one day, I can go and come back, or I don’t have to go at all.’ And she’s like, ‘Just go, I feel fine.’
“As soon as I get to New York, she goes into labor and I was like, ‘Oh my God, I gotta get back.’ So I had to get back on a flight, long story short, I got back to the house and within half an hour of me getting home, my son was born. So I missed the entire labor process and all of that, but with this one, with Lotus Selene, I was here for the entire thing, and it was just so amazing to watch my wife do these superhuman things and bring another child into this world. So we are so fortunate and so blessed to have another child in this world.”
Kofi shared that he was very grateful for the opportunity to witness his first daughter’s birth and the entire labor process in person. Kingston went on to speak about if his kids will ever take part in a triple threat match of their own when they grow up.
“You’re likely to see some kind of match between these guys. You know what I’m saying? And us it’s normally a three on two or two on two between the kids and the wife, now it will be three on two, us trying to wrangle them and get them to their gate at the airports. I don’t know, I’m sure it will happen at some point or time, whether it will be filmed or not.”
The interview naturally shifted toward a potential The New Day triple threat match after discussing the possibility of his kids having one. Kofi Kingston shut down the idea of The New Day infighting very quickly, claiming that they love seeing each other succeed.
“There are no cracks in our foundation in the house of the New Day, that’s the thing. It’s that when one of us wins, all of us win. So we are just out there winning, doing what we do. For years, since 2016, everybody has talked about, ‘One of you guys has to turn each other and this is what you have to do to succeed, you gotta go out there and take your own well being into consideration cause you should be more jealous of the success of your partners.’ I said, look at all the success we have had over the years.”
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Shopping Cart Cover
Keep your little one protected from germs while shopping with this DIY shopping cart cover made with bulky/chunky yarn to add padding to the butt.
© 2014 Sonya Blackstone. Do not sell, share, or modify this pattern. You may sell items you make with this pattern. This pattern, as with all Blackstone Designs/Sonya Blackstone patterns, are not for educational use without written permission from the designer. Online users please link to me when sharing your creations. Rights Reserved.
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About Shop Sesh: Every month (or so), I’ll visit the curators, artists, builders and designers who enjoy a little kush to help them push their creative boundaries. It just so happens they’re all also doing pretty impressive things to cultivate the arts community in Colorado and beyond. We’ll have a smoke and a chat in the spaces that often inspire them most — their own. If you’d like to request a sesh or have one to recommend, e-mail me here.
Shop: Kinsey Zaïre Studio
Interview with: Kinsey Zaïre, Artist
Smoke for the sesh: OG18, Denver Relief
Kinsey Zaïre is one of those people who is effortlessly just cool. The Denver-based artist has lived in New York City and London, patrols the Denver Art Museum as a part-time security guard and has appeared on stage at South By Southwest. Now Zaïre, 30, is adding another gig to the list: pipe maker. Frustrated by the stereotypical unsightly paraphernalia business, she decided to “put a bird on it” with a soon-to-be launched line called “Glazed.” Zaïre handcrafts each ceramic slip-cast pipe in the shape of a petite sparrow with a bowl on its back and an eye for a carb. With only three little birds left, she was hoping to raise $3,500 through crowdsourcing to help expand production and make them available online and in local shops like Fancy Tiger Clothing. However, Kickstarter’s administrators didn’t approve her campaign due to their restrictions on projects related to tobacco and paraphernalia. So she’s hatching a Plan B to start taking pre-sales on her website to cover costs in advance. Until then, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter for updates. I stopped by her whimsical home studio in the Baker neighborhood to try one of these pretty pipes in person.
Cannabist: You work across a lot of mediums. What is your favorite?
KZ: Depends on the time of day? I’m so liberal with the word “favorite” it hardly means anything to me anymore. I’m predominantly a painter, but I work in textiles, ceramics, woodwork, cosmetics, photography and my own human form. I want to do it all.
Cannabist: Where do you draw inspiration for your work?
KZ: It comes from all over the place, all the time. Pop culture, nature, the Internet, light, weed, sex, technology, glitter … you name it. I notice a lot too when I’m at work at the DAM (Denver Art Museum) … it’s just dripping with weird little ancient clay figurines, historical textiles, “dancey” video installations and nipples. Lots of nipples.
Cannabist: What was your first experience with marijuana?
KZ: I wasn’t very social as a teenager and had a pretty sheltered upbringing. Creative, but sheltered. I was visiting Denver before moving to London and went to a party where people were smoking grass. I had never inhaled anything before, so I bummed a cigarette and walked around Capitol Hill practicing. I went back into the party, smoked, and was immediately taken aback that I had never experienced this feeling before. All my anxiety melted away. It was pretty profound for me.
Cannabist: How old were you?
KZ: I was 21.
Cannabist: How does marijuana influence your creative process now?
KZ: It allows me to go into full-tilt daydream mode.
Cannabist: Back to your favorite word “favorite.” What do you like to smoke?
KZ: As far as strains go, I don’t discriminate. I ask for whatever is the strongest and I like seeing what roads budtenders take me down. It’s like having a really great server at a restaurant at dispensaries now. Even the strongest indica doesn’t knock me on my ass. Nothing melts me anymore, so it all allows me to multitask no matter the strain. I’m into discovery. I go to Denver Relief on South Broadway because it’s closest to home.
Cannabist: Do you drink?
KZ: Yes, but I’m a lightweight. My fella is a wine and booze buyer at Divino on South Broadway, so I’m privileged to drink badass wine and bourbon without having to know much about it. Like I said, I’m into discovery.
Cannabist: So, let’s talk about “Glazed.” How did you decide to delve into piece-making?
KZ: Earlier this year, I was sitting around getting high one day and the bowl I was smoking out of was hideous. That’s when I decided to make the perfect little pipe. I carved my stoned version of a bird out of a bar of soap with a butter knife and toothpick. Then I sent it to a ceramicist, had a mold made and the rest is history.


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For 40 years, Feeding America has responded to the hunger crisis in America by providing food to people in need through a nationwide network of food banks.
The concept of food banking was developed by John van Hengel in Phoenix, AZ in the late 1960s. Van Hengel, a retired businessman, had been volunteering at a soup kitchen trying to find food to serve our neighbors facing hunger. One day, he met a desperate mother who regularly rummaged through grocery store garbage bins to find food for her children. She suggested that there should be a place where, instead of being thrown out, discarded food could be stored for people to pick up—similar to the way “banks” store money for future use. With that, an industry was born.
Van Hengel established St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, AZ as the nation’s first food bank. In its initial year, van Hengel and his team of volunteers distributed 275,000 pounds of food to people in need. Word of the food bank’s success quickly spread, and states began to take note. By 1977, food banks had been established in 18 cities across the country.
As the number of food banks began to increase, van Hengel created a national organization for food banks and in 1979 he established Second Harvest, which was later called America’s Second Harvest the Nation’s Food Bank Network. In 2008, the network changed its name to Feeding America to better reflect the mission of the organization.
Today, Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization—a powerful and efficient network of 200 food banks across the country. As food insecurity rates hold steady at the highest levels ever, the Feeding America network of food banks has risen to meet the need. We feed 40 million people at risk of hunger, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors. Learn more about how we get food to people in need in our "How We Work" section. Support Feeding America and help solve hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate.