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Swaras finally said yes to Bollywood

December 30, 2013

Every band in the world claims to be “different” but Swaras certainly is, they are always about the quality while paying attention to the details and never in a rush to release their work. So far every single of theirs is very experimental in nature especially when it comes to the aspect of world fusion.

Shazi Leaves Jal

December 24, 2013
Shazi Leaves Jal

After Farhan Saeed’s exit, many of us thought that now there will be no more disintegration in Jal and the duo of Goher and Shazi will quietly continue to produce music every now and then under the banner of Jal. But last night we all were proved wrong as Shazi, the bass guitarist of JAL, […]

Bilal Lashari To Remake Maula Jatt

December 15, 2013
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“Maula Jatt will be much bigger and better than Waar, and my fans should keep expectations as high as possible, because that’ll motivate me to meet them.” reveals Bilal Lashari who is certainly one of the most sought after media celebrities these days and rightly so. WAAR that is the talk of the town for the past few months , […]

First Look: ARY films & Mindworks Media Presents WAAR 2 and DELTA ECHO FOXTROT

December 7, 2013
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ARY Films & MindWorks Media taking Pakistani Films to another Level where the collaborative endeavor intends to produce great Pakistani movies that will flourish Pakistan’s cinema industry taking it to international level. ARY Films & Mindworks Media have joined hands to produce Pakistani movies which will compete on international markets with international films to take […]

Ali Azmat has been blessed with second daughter

December 2, 2013
Ali Azmat has been blessed with second daughter

Living legend and the real Rock star of Pakistan, Ali Azmat has once again been blessed with a daughter. The little rocker has been named as Mia Ali and she is said to be doing fine. Earlier last year, Ali Azmat was blessed with his first child Ella after getting married to his long time […]

Waar is now Pakistan’s all time highest grossing movie

November 24, 2013
Waar highest grossing Pakistani movie

The locally produced ground-breaking venture by the name of WAAR smashes yet another record on its way to glory as it has officially become the highest grossing movie ever made in the history of Pakistani cinema. The highly anticipated movie WAAR that released on Eid-ul-Azha got a roaring response from the audience on its opening. Since […]

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NYRR Millrose Games 2018

Elizabeth Wang, Sports Editor

On February 3rd, the annual New York Road Runner Millrose Games will be up and running once again. Ready to compete are Ward Melville’s most talented female track runners: Elizabeth Radke, Sam Sturgess, Allyson Gaedge, and Sam Rutt.

The event will be held at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory, in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. Nicknamed “the fastest track in the world,” the course brings together the best high school, college and professional runners every year. Prior competitors at this event have been international gold medal winners such as Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Omar McLeod, and Emma Coburn.

The opportunity to compete at this prestigious event is not just given to any team. Before being accepted to compete at the Millrose games, our Ward Melville runners first had to first qualify for and compete at the rigorous Millrose trials, which took place on January 10th. The team qualified for the trials with one of the fastest 4×400 times in Suffolk County. At the trials themselves, the team finished top five in Suffolk County, allowing them to move on to the Millrose games. At the Millrose Games, the top five relay teams from Nassau County and Suffolk County will compete against one another.

Elizabeth, Sam S., Allyson, and Sam R.’s success so far is not surprising. The four have been training extensively throughout the track season. Their current workout regimen consists of two challenging workouts a week. Earlier in the week is typically more of a speed-based day, where they train for shorter distance races of 200 to 300 meters. The second workout focuses on longer distances, usually around 600 or 800 meters. This varied training schedule allows them to work on different aspects of their running technique. In between these workout days, the girls do recovery runs together. With all four of them working together, they can push and challenge each other to do their best.

Sam Rutt, a current senior, has competed at the Millrose Games in prior years and is excited to return. “The Armory is my favorite track ever,” Sam says. “The whole arena is decorated for the Millrose Games specifically, and there are pro-runners that race with us, making the meet even more awesome. The crowd and fans are also a lot more intense than at the typical high school meet.”

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Construction is Underway on 103-Unit Capitol Square Affordable Housing Community in Denver’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood

April 15, 2021

IRVINE, CA – KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, hospitality,  mixed-use developments and neighborhood revitalization, announced today that construction is underway on Capitol Square Apartments, which will provide 103 income-restricted residential units one block from the Colorado State Capitol Building on the corner of 13th Ave. and Sherman St., near the Central Business District of Downtown Denver. Developed by Denver-based Mile High Development and Chicago-based Brinshore Development, the new six-story, state and city-supported multifamily rental community is expected to be completed in 2022.

“Capitol Square exemplifies the kind of innovative public-private partnerships that can be utilized to deliver quality affordable housing in walkable, amenity and transit-rich neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill. Brinshore is pleased to partner with Mile High Development and KTGY to bring this project to fruition,” noted David Brint, founding principal, Brinshore Development, LLC.

“We live and work in this wonderful community and it is truly exciting to have a meaningful role in bringing new, high-quality affordable housing in an amenity-rich neighborhood near transit and employment,” said Terry Willis, AIA, LEED AP, a principal in KTGY’s Denver office. “Attracting both young workers and empty nesters looking for a walkable, urban home, Capitol Square features unit sizes that address the ever-increasing need for affordability in the downtown core.”

According to Willis, the modern, multi-generational development takes its design cues from the surrounding neighborhood. The residential building’s clean lines relate to the adjacent civic buildings and intentionally contrast to the highly detailed and ornate historic capitol building. The steeply sloped site provided designers the opportunity to create a basement parking level, saving on construction excavation costs. The U-shaped design opens the interior units and courtyard to views of the Denver Art Museum and the mountains beyond, while encouraging social connections.

“KTGY delivered a great design for Capitol Square, which was a very positive factor in generating neighborhood support, as well as generating eventual support from the lenders (US Bank and Freddie Mac), tax credit investor (US Bank), and our gap lenders, HOST (City of Denver) and CDOH (Colorado Division of Housing),” said George Thorn, president of Mile High Development. “The overall design concept was also very important to gaining support and approval from the Colorado State Land Board (CSLB), the owner of the ½-acre site, to enter into a long-term land lease with the developer team.  We felt from the initiation of our concept for an affordable housing development on this site that Capitol Square’s location in the shadow of the State Capitol sent a very positive message to the community that this type of project would be well received by the state, city and other civic leaders, and the neighborhood, and that has proven to be the case,” added Thorn.

Capitol Square’s amenities include a leasing office, community space and fitness room at ground level as well as a landscaped outdoor terrace at the second-floor courtyard. Parking will be provided for 68 vehicles at the ground and basement levels. The project will seek Enterprise Green Communities certification.

All apartments are income-restricted exclusively for households earning 40% to 80% of the area median income (up to $54,950 for a single-person household). The building includes 73 one-bedroom units and 30 two-bedroom units.

“Many residents in this Capitol Hill neighborhood walk to work in downtown Denver or take advantage of the Broadway/Lincoln as well as 12th Avenue and Colfax transit corridors for bus service. It is only a short walk (three blocks) to Civic Center Station and connection with regional buses, the Downtown Circulator Bus to Union Station and the 16th Street Mall Shuttle,” said Willis.

The City and County of Denver provided $1,545,000 in financing from the Affordable Housing Fund toward the $33.9 million project. The development also received other public finance funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Colorado Housing & Finance Authority provided 4% federal and state tax credits and is issuing the bonds for the building.

The Colorado State Land Board has entered into a long-term lease with the developers, with lease proceeds supporting the Land Board’s mission to raise funds for education and the K-12 BEST program.

KTGY is also working with Brinshore Development in Salt Lake City on the design and development of two new affordable residential rental communities including 255 South State Street, which is currently under construction in Salt Lake City’s downtown core.


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Bloomington woman caught at auto repair shop after repeatedly hitting relative, his home with car: SBSD

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A woman suspected of repeatedly hitting a family member with a vehicle and using it to damage his home in Bloomington was apprehended after trying to get the car repaired at an auto body shop, authorities said Friday.

Deputies were called out to a reported domestic violence incident in the 10700 block of Cedar Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

At the location, they found a victim who had received multiple injuries to his upper body from being struck several times with the front of a car, a sheriff’s news release stated.

Authorities say the suspect — 46-year-old Martha Simental of Bloomington — intentionally struck her relative with the car and also rammed the vehicle into his home, causing “extensive damage” to it.

She was gone by the time law enforcement arrived at the residence.

The victim’s condition and the extent of his injuries was not immediately provided.

Sheriff’s deputies with the Fontana Station investigated the incident and “authored an arrest warrant for Simental with a $1,000,000 bail,” the release stated.

Around 1 p.m. the following day, detectives tracked down the damaged car at an auto repair shop in Bloomington. They conducted surveillance at the business and located Simental, the release stated.

She was taken into custody without incident and then interviewed at the Fontana Station. After, Simental was booked on suspicion of attempted murder at the West Valley Detention Center, investigators said.

A booking photo was not released.

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865,000 evacuated as Typhoon Chan-hom heads for landfall today

July 11, 2015

Close to a million people have been evacuated and almost 30,000 fishing boats have been recalled to port as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches Sheijiang on the East China coast.

CRIMore than 865,000 people in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang have been evacuated as super Typhoon Chan-Hom, the second typhoon to hit China in two days, approaches.

A total of 28,764 ships had been recalled to port as of 10 p.m., Friday, and several cities were already reporting heavy rain and strong gales, the provincial flood, typhoon and drought headquarters said.

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a red alert, the highest level, on Friday morning for the super typhoon.

At 0900 local time on Saturday, the typhoon was around 115 kilometres southeast of Zhejiang province over the East China Sea and forecast to make landfall in Zhejiang on Saturday in the afternoon. It could be the most powerful typhoon to hit the area since 1949.

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Art: To celebrate the independence day of Bangladesh, a six-day art exhibition was held at the Voluntary Artists’ Studio in Thimphu (VAST).

Led by one of Bangladesh’s connoisseurs of contemporary art, Rokeya Sultana, the exhibition which concludes today, showcases the art of five other female Bangladeshi artists from the University of Dhaka.

Some of the works include Rokeya Sultana’s “Madonna series”, tapestries inspired by the folk tradition of Nabila Nabi, the trauma of the Bangladesh liberation war by Rashida Akter and the childhood memories of Akhinoor Binte Ali to name a few.

Also a professor at the University of Dhaka, Rokeya Sultana, said this is the first women artist group from Bangladesh showcasing their work in Bhutan.

“We are happy that we are given this chance to show our art works to Bhutanese audience,” Rokeya Sultana said.

Although contemporary art is fairly a new concept in Bhutan, there are plenty of talented young artists at VAST, Rokeya Sultana said. “Such platforms are important for artisans to be able to interact and share ideas with each other,” she added. “I hope many young Bhutanese artists will come to study art in Bangladesh.”

Rokeya Sultana is a recipient of many international grants and awards, including a Fulbright research award and a French government grant.

Rokeya Sultana rose to fame two decades ago with her “Madonna series”, a collection of colourful paintings depicting the ordinary life of a mother and daughter in Dhaka – sometimes squeezed in a bus, hopping on a rickshaw or being drenched in rain, facing life on her own terms.

Like Madonna, Rokeya Sultana also creates various opportunities for young budding artists in Bangladesh teaming up with galleries and organising various art festivals in Bangladesh.

“This is a start in Bhutan and we hope that we can create many new opportunities for young Bhutanese artists as well,” she said.

Founder of VAST, Azha Karma, said such exposure is important for young Bhutanese artists to improve on their skills.

“Through this initiative, we are trying to revive scholarship programmes for young Bhutanese artists as well,” he said. “We hope that through such programmes we will be able to send at least two Bhutanese students to study in Bangladesh every year.”

Such exhibitions are important since it gives a platform for young artists to create new artistic connections, share knowledge and learn new skills, Azha Karma added.

Embassies of the two countries aided to organise the exhibition.

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Tampa has been a really sneaky-dirty team since forever
- a lot of three guys played over the line in the AHL back when they were rivals a it u the Griffins.

It gets overshadowed since they have so much skill.
And maybe since they aren’t a traditional dirty team like Boston.

So it’s great to see a real intro-state rivalry build and Florida
meet them at least halfway.

The biggest surprise is not seeing Sam Bennett in the middle of it.
Maybe they’re saving that for the next one?

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The passing of one of Britain’s most beloved comedians at the tender age of 56 might have shocked and distressed his myriad of admirers, but had Rik Mayall become one of the forgotten jewels of the slapstick scene? Dom Kureen takes a look at the career of an extraordinary man.

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It was more than 16 years ago that Richard Michael “Rik” Mayall suffered a life-threatening, coma-inducing quad bike accident on the grounds of his home in Devon.

Spending almost five days in a coma, a result of the double haematoma and fractured skull sustained during the crash, the star of shows such as Bottom, The Young Ones and The New Statesman thankfully regained consciousness and almost 100% of his motor skills after having blood drained from two fifths of his brain.

Mayall had always been a creature of instinct, renowned for a devil-may-care philosophy that extended far beyond his public persona, ensuring that he was never adverse to risk taking.

Post-1998 a very different incarnation of the man replaced a thrill seeking predecessor, with those closest to him hinting at a sporadic reclusive uncertainty that became more prevalent with time.

Conversely his career, which had bottomed out (no pun intended) to some extent post-Bottom in the mid-1990’s received a shot of adrenalin over the next decade.

Further tours with sidekick Adrian Edmondson throughout the first half of the noughties and appearances on shows ranging from cult animation SpongeBob SquarePants to rock-opera musical Jesus Christ Superstar ensured that Mayall’s career was flourishing into his fifties.

Tragically behind the curtain his health was slowly deteriorating,  suffering with epilepsy as well as other permanent psychological afflictions following that fateful day in 1998. Indeed, Mayall revealed that the one occasion when he failed to take his medication resulted in a prolonged fit and further (brief) hospitalisation.

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In contrast to the currently ambiguous nature of his death is the unflinching collective head bow that the world of comedy affords one of its most popular practitioners, a man never afraid to instinctively stray from the script and often bordering on genius.

Rik Mayall was part of a comedy revolution throughout Britain in the 1980’s and never took himself too seriously or suffered an inflated sense of ego.

It is for those reasons, amongst innumerable others, that his departure bequeaths a gaping chasm in the comedy landscape, a chasm that until less than 24 hours ago was embodied by wonderful absurdity and captivating charm.

Written by Dom Kureen

As a young rapscallion stranded on an Island, my time is split between writing, performing spoken word, wrestling alligators and delivering uplifting pep talks to hairdressers before they prune me. I meditate and wash daily when possible.


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LA office space is in demand thanks to Netflix and other digital media companies

Offices with bean bags and hammocks!

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The rapid growth of streaming video services for movies and TV has boosted LA’s office space market to record levels, says Bloomberg. According to the real estate firm CBRE, “The amount of office space the entertainment industry occupies in Los Angeles County has climbed to the most this decade.”

New numbers from the firm show that media companies take up about 25.5 million square feet of space in countywide—a jump of nearly 3 million square feet from five years ago.

The demand comes from companies such as Netflix, which rents more than 500,000 square feet—that’s “roughly the size of five Wal-Mart stores”!—at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood. The CEO of Hudson Properties, which rents that space to Netflix, credits the “boom” to digital media and entertainment companies.

Bloomberg agrees, saying: “The convergence of entertainment and tech has created new outlets for production while also leading to greater use of office space,” as production workers increasing move behind computer screens.

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The entertainment industry isn’t just interested in one corner of Los Angeles. The “surge” in leasing is spread across the city, with hotspots in Silicon Beach, Hollywood, and Downtown.

In Hollywood, Netflix is joined by Buzzfeed and a newly consolidated Viacom, which has taken up residence in the new Columbia Square development. In Playa Vista, there’s Google and Youtube, which have continued to help draw more new tenants to the area.

These companies seek out casual, open floor plans—spaces that are either built this way or overhauled to appeal to an often younger, entertainment industry crowd:

In Playa Vista, offices are spacious and relaxed, with young people in leggings and beanies working on their laptops while lounging on couches, sunk into beanbag chairs or perched on bar stools. Neon signs with inspirational phrases hang on the walls, while sliding doors link indoor dining rooms to outdoor patios strewn with hammocks and foliage. Employees’ dogs run from room to room.

More traditional office spaces aren’t faring so well. With their more formal vibes and layout, they continue to face high vacancies, says Bloomberg, as even more “traditional” tenants like lawyers start to want a fresh office style.


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Just north of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, this fantastic condo in a midcentury building is spacious and bright. The 1,200-square-foot unit has a large living room and dining area that are connected via sizable sliding glass doors to a fenced-in patio.

The galley-style kitchen features checkerboard floors and a pass-through window that’s been purposed as bar seating for two.

The two bedrooms are carpeted (dig your toes into that pile!) while the two bathrooms—one of them attached to the master bedroom—have a cool, pastel palette.

Bonus: The complex has a pool.

Last sold in 2002 for $289,000, according to public records, the condo is now listed for $625,000, with $363 in monthly HOA dues.


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How much can I bring to Vietnam?

But how much cash are you supposed to bring for your trip to Vietnam? While there’s technically no legal limit on the amount of money you’re allowed to bring into the country, you are required to declare your money if you are carrying an amount that’s equivalent to 5,000 US dollars and above.

How much cash can I carry into Vietnam?

How Much Cash Can I Carry into Vietnam? There are no restrictions on the amount of cash that travelers can bring into Vietnam, but it may have to be declared at customs. If the cash is in Vietnamese Dong, the individual can carry up to ₫15,000,000 without having to declare it.

How much money should I take to Vietnam for 10 days?

For a more comfortable backpacker experience in Vietnam, itâ€™s best to budget around $50 per day. This way, youâ€™ll have more money to spend on things like food, drinks, activities and hotel rooms. For a comfortable mid-range experience in Vietnam, itâ€™s best to budget $60 to $100 per day for your entire costs.

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Is 100 dollars a lot of money in Vietnam?

people there live with greater income than living in other areas, 100 dollars seems a bit lower to them, like high-low. Random fact: Many people in Vietnam live with 100$ as their salary. A healthy meal in Vietnam costs around 200.000 to 300.000 VND, if we make a calculation, 2.300.

What can you buy with 1 dollar in Vietnam?

Vietnam: What a Dollar Can Buy You

  • 1 day of bicycle rental.
  • 2 Vietnamese coffees with sweet condensed milk.
  • 15 minutes of air time on a Mobifone sim card.
  • 1 bowl of pho bo.
  • 1 small load of laundry.
  • 250 grams of candied ginger.
  • 1 Chinese lantern made of bamboo and fabric.
  • 40 quail eggs.

Can foreigner buy house in Vietnam?

Foreigners who are residents in Vietnam are permitted to purchase dwelling houses. They can own a house but not the land on which it is built. They have the option to lease the land from the State. … And because the contract is only a lease, the buyer can sub-let his apartment.

Which bank is best in Vietnam?

The Top Banks in Vietnam are:

  • Vietcombank – Foreign Trade. …
  • Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) …
  • Military Bank. …
  • SHB. …
  • Techcombank. …
  • Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) …
  • Maritime Bank. …
  • VP Bank – Vietnam Prosperity.

How much money do I need in Vietnam for 2 weeks?

A vacation to Vietnam for one week usually costs around d8,408,372 for one person. So, a trip to Vietnam for two people costs around d16,816,744 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs d33,633,487 in Vietnam.

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How much is a Coke in Vietnam?

Vietnam – Coca-Cola – price, March 2021

Vietnam – Coca-Cola – price, March 2021
VND 7,500.000
USD 0.326
EUR 0.275

Is Vietnam cheaper than Thailand?

Prices in most of Vietnam are only slightly less expensive than in rural Thailand, but well below the prices of Bangkok and the major tourist resorts. Overall, Vietnam is the better place for your cost of living on your holiday.

Can you be rich in Vietnam?

Vietnam’s wealth grew by 210% between 2000 and 2017, due in large part to 210 super rich people who control 12% of the nation’s wealth. … By 2026, it’s estimated that the number of millionaires in Vietnam will grow from 14,300 to 38,600 – the fastest rate of growth in the world, ahead of India and China.

What will $100 buy in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, USD $100 Can Get You:

  • 15-18 nights in a budget hotel, or 5-8 nights in a three-star accommodation in Hanoi.
  • 15-20 mid-priced restaurant meals.
  • 1 one-way trip from Hanoi to Da Nang via Livitrans luxury train.

How much does a house cost in Vietnam?

Home prices in Vietnam are considered very affordable compared to other property hotspots favoured by Chinese such as Bangkok. A high-end property in central Ho Chi Minh City costs USD3,000 to USD 6,000 per square meter while its equivalent in Bangkok costs around USD7,000 to USD9,000 per square meter.

What can I buy cheap in Vietnam?

What’s Cheaper To Buy in Vietnam?

  • Aside from brand names, tailored clothing should also be on your shopping list when you’re in Vietnam, and especially when you’re in Hoi An. …
  • Simple electronics – things like electric razors and curling irons – are much cheaper in Vietnam.
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How much is a meal in Vietnam?

Cost of living in Vietnam is, on average, 47.66% lower than in United States.

Cost of Living in Vietnam.

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 50,000.00₫
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 450,000.00₫
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 100,000.00₫
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 20,000.00₫

How much does a month in Vietnam cost?

Cost of Living in Vietnam: $700 to $1,400 per month

$700 on the low end of the range, up to $1,400 for mid-range expats. This averages living costs across many months—you may spend more getting set up, but many expats average $1,000 per month.

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Home 3d Printing 3D-printing perovskites on graphene makes next-gen X-ray detectors

3D-printing perovskites on graphene makes next-gen X-ray detectors

By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists at EPFL have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost and health hazard of medical imaging devices.

Since Wilhelm Röntgen discovered them in 1895, X-rays have become a staple of medical imaging. In fact, barely a month after Röntgen’s famous paper was published, doctors in Connecticut took the first ever radiograph of a boy’s broken wrist.

There has been a lot of progress since. Aside from radiographs, which most people have taken at least once in their lives, today’s X-ray medical uses includes fluoroscopy, radiotherapy for cancer, and computer tomography (CT), which takes multiple X-ray scans of the body from different angles and then combines them in a computer to generate virtual cross-sectional “slices” of a body.

Nonetheless, medical imaging often works with low-exposure conditions, and therefore requires cost-effective, high-resolution detectors that can operate at what is called a “low photon flux”. Photon flux simply describes how many photons hit the detector at a given time and determines the number of electrons it generates in turn.

Now, scientists led by László Forró at the School of Basic Sciences have developed exactly such a device unit. By using used 3D aerosol jet-printing they developed a novel method for producing highly efficient X-ray detectors that can be easily integrated into standard microelectronics to considerably improve the performance of medical imaging devices.

The new detectors are made up by graphene and perovskites, which are materials made up of organic compounds bound to a metal. They are versatile, easy to synthesize, and are at the forefront of a wide range of applications, including in solar cells, LED lights, lasers, and photodetectors.

Aerosol jet-printing is fairly new, and is used to make 3D-printed electronic components like resistors, capacitors, antennas, sensors, and thin-film transistors or even print electronics on a particular substrate, like the case of cell phone.

Using the aerosol jet printing device at CSEM in Neuchatel, the researchers 3D-printed perovskite layers on a graphene substrate. The idea is that, in a device, the perovskite acts as the photon detector and electron discharger while the graphene amplifies the outgoing electrical signal.

Schematic representation of the Aerosol Jet Printing method developed in this study. The agitated methylammonium lead iodide perovskite solution is focused to a predefined position at the nozzle by the nitrogen (N2). The particularity of the material is that formed nanocrystals in flight do not spread out on the graphene substrate, allowing the creation of 3D architectures. Credit: Glushkova et al ACS Nano.

The research team used the methylammonium lead iodide perovskite (MAPbI3), which has recently attracted a lot of attention because of its fascinating optoelectronic properties, which pair well with its low fabrication cost. “This perovskite has heavy atoms, which provide a high scattering cross-section for photons, and makes this material a perfect candidate for X-ray detection,” says Endre Horváth, the research team’s chemist.

The results were stunning. The method produced X-ray detectors with a record sensitivity and a four-fold improvement on the best-in-class medical imaging devices.

“By using photovoltaic perovskites with graphene, the response to X-rays has increased tremendously,” says Forró. “This means that if we would use these modules in X-ray imaging, the required X-ray dose for forming an image could be decreased by more than a thousand times, decreasing the health hazard of this high-energy ionizing radiation to humans.”

Another advantage of the perovskite-graphene detector is that it is simple to form images using it. “It doesn’t need sophisticated photomultipliers or complex electronics,” says Forró. “This could be a real advantage for developing countries.”

The study is published in ACS Nano.

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I love this:
"Harry Reid sounds like Harry Reid always does in times of crisis when strong Democratic leadership is called for, like an apologetic and embarrassed husband with a bad back watching his wife struggle to move the furniture."

I say bail everybody out, run the deficit up another trillion, usher in the green economy, and disentangle from the useless foreign wars. When everyone is working again retrofitting our existence with eco-friendly technology, the coffers will be filled back up in 5-8 years.

Politicians: stop whining. Just do it.

uncle merlin

"A deindustrialized America is an America that will not function as a first-rate power in the future."

What I have been saying for the last 7 years as an owner of a Company that actually MAKES something HERE to BUY with Local Dollars!

Yet for years I was beat up on price with Taiwan by people HERE who did literally nothing but make cell phone deals and never even carried the product to their customers!

Well I hear now all those "ASI- Ad Specialty People" are flat dead in the water. 'BOut Time!

If GM, FORD ,and CHRYSLER, WANT to stay in business then loan them the money to BUY, I SAID- TO BUY the patent license from TOYOTA, HONDA, and MITSUBISHI for Fuel Efficient Green Technology! They have no time to develop anything on their own now! It's too late!
Westinghouse was in this same position back in 1938:

WESTINGHOUSE in 1939 paid to BENDIX HOME APPLIANCES the tune of $125,000 in 1938 DOLLARS ( in todays market around $3 MILLION) for the patent license to build a WASHING MACHINE that RINSED better than their machine did! WESTINGHOUSE Went on to build 30 years of these successful washing machines for home and commercial duty after that purchase! And they did it all on US SOIL up to 1990 I might add!
Side Note:
Unfortunatly for Bendix Home Appliances they were an early victim of "Chop it up and Sell it Quick" and didn't survive after 1958, even though they had Literally Invented the Automatic Washer and Covered the Globe by 1939! Yes they even had stores in Pre-Communist China in 1939! And contrary to popular belief, Americans invented the front loader NOT Europeans, Miele and Zug were the first to catch on to the Bendix platform after the War and copy their design.

Talk about killing an industry! Today you walk into any HomeDepot and all the front loaders are made in Korea except for Bosch and Electrolux which are assembled domestically. Bosch & Electrolux are excellent products but they are made by Offshore Corporations in an Industry WE Invented!

Sound a bit like High Definition TV anyone??????????

MY Mother God Rest Her Soul: Always said "It's 3 generations from Shirt Sleeves to Shirt Sleeves" Well we are seeing that today all across AMERICA, INCLUDING Congress! No one seems immune to that!

I read a report 3 or so years ago. This report really drove home to me how far American's were letting their country SLIDE!

In the Report the simple question was raised " If we were to return to the Moon, could and would we build the Saturn Rocket Booster system again?"

Well the answer was astounding in the report: It was discovered that in the ensuing 40 years most of the Engineers had passed away, NASA had no hard copy blueprints on file for the Rocket, and the one person who did have a copy died leaving it to his Widow and she threw everything away! So it turns out the only known hard copy of the Saturn Rocket is rotting away in some land fill on Long Island.

Can any of you imagine what this would have meant at the height of the Cold War? It would have been treasonable!

Today I think it is one of the saddest tales I have heard and I am glad my Mother never lived to see it!

She loved Space Exploration, one night in the Early 1950's before I came along, she was walking with my Dad down a street and she spied a headline "Scientists bounce a Radar beam off the Moon" Right then she turned to my Dad and said "They're going to the Moon, we're going to the Moon". I think my father's response was a bit subdued being a Scietist himself, but Mom was proved right 16 odd years later in 1969!

Merry Chirstmas Mom wherever you are! You had it right!

This does seem to be the season for screwing over small, local, domestic producers... it's not just the automakers who are facing a doubtful future while the work moves overseas. There's a law that goes into effect February 10th that mandates end-product testing for goods that may be used by children. It sounds like a good thing, especially in the wake of the scandals issuing from China, but here's the thing:

It requires a new test for each component - even if previously tested by the maker of that component - that goes into a new product. And this obligation applies to each new product line.

In practice, what this means is that if a small craftswoman is making stuffed animals to sell on Etsy or eBay, she has to pay for a test on each part of each new animal that is not 100% identical to previously tested ones. That means a test for the plastic eyes, a test for the thread, a test for each of the kinds of fabric that goes into it, a test for the stuffing. It doesn't matter if the manufacturers of eyes, thread, fabric and stuffing already tested them; she has to re-test them, because they are going into a new product. If she makes a red elephant and tests it, then a blue elephant or a red giraffe, she needs to test again, because they are different products.

And each test runs $100-$200. So a person selling unique handmade toys that use $20 of materials and sell for $40 dollars is going to have to pay several hundreds of dollars in testing in order to comply with this law.

Worse, any items that were made prior to Feb. 10th must also undergo such testing, if the person wishes to sell them after that date.

It's that bad; people on Etsy who make a living at this are freaking out in major ways, as are other small manufacturers of things like children's science kits. Large manufacturers aren't thrilled either, but they can weather the expenses more easily, due to greater capital resources and larger product lines.

Meanwhile, funding to the FDA and for inspecting containers at the ports - in other words, checking the products that are from known violators - is severely lacking.

For more info, see here, here, and here.

Ken Muldrew

Uncle Merlin,
Thankfully there's an *actual* Saturn V at the Kennedy Space Centre, so you can always get the Chinese to reverse engineer the blueprints (they're experts at that, absolutely killer; in fact, I bet they've already done the job--unasked!).

Consumer protection laws are just on the books to punish enemies of the state. Keep up with your contributions to your local congressman and senator (and a token gift to the governor never led anyone astray) and you will be fine selling untested thread.

You owe a lot of money; what if your creditors won't let you "just do it"? Maybe they have other plans for you.

And finally Lance,
You sell your country short. I've been to the States many times, and the service industry is next to none. Nevermind manufactories, service is the future. ... I'm trying to be clever and flippant here but I'm just making an ass of myself. :-( It is true that the service industry in the States is second to none, and it's genuine (unlike elsewhere in the world where one can pay for insincere, but correct-by-the-motions service, but this is way off point). The US *is* ingenuity, inventiveness, and most of all, making things. Things that work. The US automakers already have the technology to build super-efficient cars, including hybrids (and clever hybrids, like the Chevy Volt). What they don't have is the industrial experience of making them by the hundreds of thousands, with reliability nearing that of their current line. That is what Toyota has been warning them about for the last 10 years (because if any of the big 3 fail, it gets mighty expensive for Toyota to build cars in the US, so they have been trying to ween their comrades off big trucks and SUVs). Technology, they have, technical know-how is lacking (the kind that comes from successive approximation--as Heraclitus warned, "though one thinks that one knows a thing, one has no certainty until one tries" (caveat, I think this may have been some other old Greek chap, but I can't recall, anyway...the sentiment is ancient...and important)). I wish I had something better to say here, to make up for my earlier foolishness. What about nationalizing the automakers? Bring Mikhail Gorbachev over for a speaking tour, "Actually, Ronald Reagan didn't win the cold war...I did, but not for the Soviet Union...for you! Now you will get to enjoy the fruits of socialism". If the threat of that doesn't get your Republican congressfellows to support a loan program, then I don't know Arkansaw!

I just looked back over your post to see if there was any way to redeem this comment or whether I should just delete it and forget about it. Obviously I should delete it, but I noticed the first line of your post was a disclaimer over random, uniformed thoughts. So I'll post this just to show you what genuine, random, uniformed thoughts really look like. Just so you'll know for next time.

Ken Muldrew

OK, well, uniformed thoughts are, well, uniformed. But uninformed thoughts...they just make no sense. Like those up above. Sorry...I'm polluting your blog.

Michael C

Great diary. Thanks, Lance. Wish it weren't so depressing.

But the fact is, the Big Boys - in the Senate and in the Media - all get stiffies thinking about the Big Boys on Wall Street. Manufacturing, on the other hand, is very retro and not kewl. MBAs have been heading into Finance (and consulting) for over 30 years. Only nerds go to manufacturing. Dirty dirty nerds. Very uncool.

Sic transit gloria.

Alex Jokay

Maybe I'm naive, but it seems to me that bankruptcy would create a golden opportunity for the foreign makers in this country to buy these failed companies and restructure them to perform as efficiently as their own American operations. Toyota could take over GM; Honda could gobble up Ford and Chrysler. This wouldn't please the unions, but it would give these stellar carmakers complete control of the U.S. market and likely result in better, greener products for all of us, and continued employment for a lot of people who'd otherwise have nothing. Who knows? Maybe they're circling like vultures this very moment.

jim sevin

It's Sunday. Open the paper (if you still get a paper) and look at the car ads. Look at what the Toyota dealer is selling a new Prius for this week; in Los Angeles he's got 20 on his lot and they're going below list. Used Priuses? Sixteen five. A 2 year-old Kia Rondo, a nice, reliable family car with 25,000 miles on it, is 10 grand. That's HALF what it was new. And these are the asking prices. The dealer, the salesman, the guy that sells the salesman a new cell phone, the hamburger stand across the street, and on down the line are in big damn trouble here. This is not just about American car makers. This is about America.

And meanwhile, ill-informed people write letters about how the lousy '82 Pontiac they drove in college (used, 87,000 miles on the clock) always made them late to class. So they won't buy a American car, and good riddance to the lazy car companies and their unions. Their leased Nissan Armada (12 city/17 hwy mpg) runs great.

You want to reduce the number of auto workers smoothly and save America? Stop the outsourcing of American cars. Slap a tariff on Mexican Fords and Canadian Chryslers and Korean Chevys. Build American cars in the United States. And quit giving tax dollars earned by American workers to foreign manufacturers to build plants here.

Oh, and hire Roger Penske to run GM.

James Raider

Perhaps a little creativity?

The American economy rests on the back of the American worker and consumer. Taxpayers own the government and currency is only a tool enabling commerce.

Take charge of it. Get it working for you, not against you.

Once this is done, the other problems will resolve naturally, including home owners making their mortgage payments.

Harry Reid sounds the way Harry Reid always does in times of crisis when strong Democratic leadership is called for, like an apologetic and embarrassed husband with a bad back watching his wife struggle to move the furniture.

Unless he's scolding Joe Biden about attending luncheons that Joe Biden had no intention of attending anyway.

Then he sounds like the former boxer he is.

"Bleeder Reid," they called him, a-yup. Used ta have ta fight th' last one on the card, cuz he'd leave the ring red as roses, they say.

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TA-191-501-7728-01 Offering 2 separate living spaces, this classic Lanikai Beach House rests on one of the
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Coming of age in the Cretaceous period was no easy feat for young tyrannosaurs, as evidenced by a new study published today in the open access journal PeerJ. The new research provides an in-depth analysis of the remains of an adolescent Daspletosaurus—a smaller tyrannosaurid cousin to the T-rex.

The skull specimen is riddled with both premortem and postmortem injuries that appear to have been inflicted by other tyrannosaurs. This novel combination of healed injuries earned during life and scavenging marks acquired after death distinguishes the individual as a rare “twofer” victim of tyrannosaur combat and cannibalism.

Though this Daspletosaurus died young, it apparently saw a lot of action in its short life, some of which even spilled over into its afterlife.

“It’s definitely pretty beaten up for its age,” said paleontologist David Hone, lead author of the new study, in a Skype interview with Motherboard. “It certainly shows that for this animal at least, it is not that old, and it is not that big, and clearly it’s got into at least one pretty major dust-up at some point.”

Hone (left) and Tanke (right) examining the skull. Credit: Patty Ralrick

The most obvious injury sustained by this young carnivorous rabblerouser was a giant bite in the back of the head, which left a distinctive puncture conspicuously shaped and sized like a tyrannosaur tooth.

“It’s not impossible it was a triceratops horn,” or some other blunt force trauma, Hone told me. “But I know what I’ve got my money on. Far and away, the most likely thing to knock a hole in the side of the head of a tyrannosaur is another tyrannosaur.”

Perhaps even more surprising than the severity of the wound, however, is that this young buck lived through it. Hone and co-author Darren Tanke were able to deduce this was not the death blow for this resilient Daspletosaurus by observing the changes in the fossil’s texture surrounding the injury. Differences in depth and structure are clear tip-offs that bone healing has occurred, which indicates that the victim of the attack lived long enough to patch itself up a bit.

Indeed, according to Hone, these skeletal fixups are signs of healing in many different animal genera. “Those types of injuries and healing are pretty uniform across most vertebrate—or at least most tetrapod—animals,” he said. “You see them in frogs, you see them in crocodiles, you see them in birds, and you see them in dinosaurs.”

Similarly, marks inflicted by tyrannosaur scavengers looking to cannibalize their dead brethren leave consistent signatures. For example, the animal that Hone and Tanke studied was missing part of its jaw. “It looks like something came in, bit, pulled in, left the marks, and snapped through some of the bone,” Hone said.

Artist's reconstruction of one Daspletosaurus feeding on another. Credit: Tuomas Koivurinne

“It’s not a smoking gun,” he clarified. “It’s a gun that’s been fired a few feet away. But in the absence of any other weaponry, it fits.”

It’s easy enough to understand why a tyrannosaur would go all Donner Party on the corpses of its own genus. The Cretaceous was, after all, a tough epoch in which to eke out a living, and wasting food over shared ancestry wouldn’t make sense. The more elusive question is what prompted these spectacular predators to violently engage each other while they were still alive.

“That’s where it gets tough,” Hone told me. “My guess is the obvious things: some of them are fighting over food, some of them are fighting over mates, some of them are fighting over territory. Some of them may have been living in groups and it’s a ‘who’s the top dog?’ kind of thing.”

“Any or all of those are perfectly reasonable explanations for any or all of the bites,” he said. “But until you start putting the data together, you can only get so far.”

Moreover, the fact that this animal was a subadult—meaning that it was the equivalent of an older teenager—obfuscates the reason for the behavior even further. “It’s slightly frustrating because if it was a real juvenile, if it was a real young one, and it had these kinds of injuries, then you can rule a couple of things out,” Hone said.

“I’d be very surprised if an animal that young owned a territory,” he added. “An animal that young probably wouldn’t be competing for mates.”

We may never know the story behind this animal’s impressive record of bodily harm, or whether it gave as good as it got when it comes to the proverbial “other guy” in the battle. But even without the specifics, it’s clear that this Daspletosaurus deserves to be inducted into the honorary club of Mesozoic badasses.


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Calling all fashionistas! Are you ready to make your sketchbook fashion dreams become a reality? If you have ever thought about starting your own fashion business, there is no time to start like the present. But getting started can be a challenge when you don’t know how to do it. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Coco Chanel and Marc Jacobs were once in your shoes.

If you’re looking to bring your trendy dreams to life, then you need the right tips and tricks in your arsenal. This blog will share the top 5 must-know tips to start a fashion biz and (hopefully) be the next Vivienne Westwood.

How Do I Start a Fashion Business?

Starting a fashion business can be one of the most exciting things you ever do, whether you want to keep it a simple at-home and online operation or plan on owning your own boutique one day. But without the right tips under your belt, it can be challenging to know how to do it and be successful.

One common question is whether you have to go to school to start up a fashion biz. Well, for some people, fashion is their whole life. This means going beyond the dreams and sketches in a notebook. They take design and fashion classes for years in college. But that isn’t entirely necessarily (although it does help).

Don’t think your dreams are limited just because you don’t have formal training. An eye for fashion goes a very long way. However, college-led designers and fashion lovers will need to follow the same structure for starting a business.

It typically begins with creating a rough draft for a business plan and bringing the project to action. From there, you will need to register your business.

5 Trendy Tips to Helping You Start a Fashion Business

Ready to leap into the world of entrepreneurship? Bust out your favorite pair of pumps, grab your go-to sketchbook, and get prepared for the time of your life. Your passion is about to become a reality – but these five handy tips will help you get started on the right (trendsetting) path.

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1. Break From the Pack and Create Your Own (Targeted) Niche

One thing you never want to do as a new business is to do too much. While you might want to start a collection with tees, dresses, and totes, trying to do too much, in the beginning, can fail. You need to find something that you’re an expert at in the fashion industry. That’s because you will likely be making it on your own initially, and you need to do it well.

Your product also needs to be something that breaks apart from the pack and makes your brand stand out. Don’t do what has already been done a thousand times. Your brand will not stand out, and you won’t get very far in the industry. Step out of the box and wow your new customers.

Take your targeted audience into consideration when finding your niche, too. Once you know who you want to sell to, it will be easier to construct items that interest them. When researching your targeted audience, pay attention to all aspects of their lives, from social backgrounds to finances. From there, design and produce to target these potential customers.

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2. Have a Vision For Your Brand

Success doesn’t come from winging it. You need to have a plan. Indeed, there will be some bumps in the road that may force you to switch up the project. But for the most part, a well thought out plan can be followed from start to finish with minimal chances. For that, you need a clear vision for your brand and what goals you want for the future.

Aside from having a plan that is understood and shared with the rest of your staff (even if it’s just one or two people in the beginning), you should also start thinking about the future for your brand in terms of identity. You want to stand out from the crowd. One easy way to do this is with an excellent fashion logo and mission statement.

The fashion logo design is essentially the vision of your brand. It will be the logo that people will begin to recognize, so make sure it’s something you like, and it’s something that represents your fashion designs well. For example, the colors and symbols should be a direct display of your business.

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3. Don’t Forget to Market Your Business

What good is starting your own fashion business if nobody knows about it? Marketing is everything when it comes to branding and making sales. It doesn’t have to be super challenging or costly, either.

The best thing to do is to start by making a name for yourself on social media. Facebook and Instagram pages are entirely free. On these pages, you can showcase some of your designs. Have a friend model your products or pay a new model to sport your new line. Whatever you do, make sure the pictures are of high quality to pique potential customers’ interest.

Your new business should have a website, too. The website is where people can learn everything they need to know about your business while also ordering. That said, make sure your website stands out and makes a splash. You might need to pay for a professional, high-quality website, but it’s worth it in the end.

Marketing goes beyond an internet presence, though. Don’t be afraid to try some cool marketing ideas. For example, you can have a giveaway if enough people sign up for your newsletter or provide a buy one get one free for certain days of the week. Whatever gets people excited and talking about your business is the goal.

(Marie Claire)

4. Don’t Forget Finances, Either

Sure, launching a fashion brand is fun, and you get to express your creativity in the form of bags, sunglasses, t-shirts, and more. But it isn’t exactly cheap, and you should understand that before diving into the biz. That said, don’t forget about finances when it comes to starting a fashion business. Here are a few ways to do this:

  • Open a business bank account. First and foremost, you will want to open a business bank account. Why? Because you will differentiate between business expenses and profits away from your costs and profits. That way, it’s easier to know how your business is going. It’s also helpful when applying for financing.
  • Obtain a credit card for your business. After getting your business bank account, don’t hesitate to contact a business credit card. These credit cards are beneficial for your startup when you might not have all the money you need. They are also useful for building credit for your business and putting money back into your biz.
  • Start reporting your business expenses and profits. You will need to also keep track of your costs and profits by performing accounting. Here, you can place all of your expenses (such as startup costs) and see where your money is going. You can also understand profits better, leading to better handling of business money.
  • Consider investors. Some people opt to use crowdfunding to start their business, and while it might help, it’s not reliable. What is more reliable is an investor or private equity firm. They can supply more considerable amounts of money for the startup. Keep in mind that they will exchange for a stake in the business, though.
  • Budget right. It takes practice, but budgeting your finances is imperative to success. This will come in time, as you might end up spending more than you’d like right in the beginning. Over time, though, as profits start coming in, you will be better able to budget your money.

Staying on top of your finances is one of the only ways to know whether your business is booming. You may need to make some changes to the business model if you find yourself in dire straits. On the other hand, plenty of profits means expansion, which is excellent news for your company.

(Just Business)

5. Know Where You’re Going to Sell

There are many options when it comes to where you are going to sell your fashion items. For most, eCommerce is an excellent place to begin. That’s because it’s cheap to go the eCommerce route, and setting up this type of website is easy – even for those who might not be tech-savvy. For example, Shopify is a cinch to set up, and it’s less than $30 a month.

eCommerce isn’t the only option for selling, especially when it comes to selling online. You may also consider selling on independent marketplaces, such as ASOS or Amazon. These sites are recommended because you’re able to get a fair amount of views on your products, and these websites are trusted by customers, which will lead to more confident purchases.

You don’t have to go all-out with a website, though. You can also sell to single individuals, especially if you want a small, handmade operation. For example, selling on the Facebook marketplace can lead to a few sales and keep it low-cost and straightforward.

Are you looking to go big and bold? When your business is booming and profits extend far beyond the expenses, you might want to consider opening up your small shop in town. That way, you will have access to nearby clients and an online presence around the world. People will enjoy being able to see your items in person, and you’ll get local sales.

(Articles BPlans)

Can I Start a Fashion Business From Home?

Many people are looking for businesses and jobs they can do from home, especially in this day and age. Well, if it has always been your dream to open a fashion business, the good news is you can do it from home successfully. That is where many startups in the fashion world start their businesses.

The process is essentially the same as if you were starting a regular fashion business. You will need to put together a plan, understand your niche and target audience, and market your fashion line. However, manufacturing might be a bit different.

You can choose to keep it small and only make items for clients as they purchase. If you want a more prominent company, you can consider wholesale manufacturing options and sell on Shopify or similar platforms.

Final Thoughts

Opening up your fashion business might seem like an overwhelming challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right attitude and tips under your belt, you can be successful. The most important thing to remember is that you need to find fashion items that break away from the pack, keep your finances in order, have a surefire vision, and don’t forget to market and sell.


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During her studies, Caitlin completed her practical placement at a generalist medium-tier law firm working in a variety of areas including family law, wills and estates and commercial and residential conveyancing.

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Open Letter by Academics in Favor of Direct EV Sales and Service

The signatories of this letter, active or emeritus professors employed at public or private universities in the United States, come from across the political spectrum, and have a wide variety of views on regulation, environmental and consumer protection, and free enterprise as a general matter, but find common ground on the important issue of automotive direct sales.


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Hiring a personal injury attorney? What do you need to know?

If you are someone who loves traveling a lot or someone who is into sports and fitness then there are high chances that at some time or the other you would get some form of injury done on yourself, sometimes, the injuries can be caused because of no real fault of your own self. Under such circumstances, it is possible for you to get legal aid and take the person or persons responsible to a court of law for causing you the injury and get large amounts of compensation.

Personal injuries are such types of injuries and can get settled legally. But in order to do this properly, you must hire a personal injury attorney first. This article will highlight to you the several details of personal injury attorneys and the legal options available to you in case you need it.

What does the personal injury lawyer perform for you?

Personal injury attorneys would be willing to help you out when you suffer any form of injuries due to accidents caused by the fault of others. You may be a victim of car accidents and suffer some injuries. You can also suffer a work-related mishap and injure yourself. Personal injury lawyers would be there to help you in the situations to provide you with the legal help you need to claim compensation. These lawyers are highly trained and skilled in such types of cases.

What qualities must the personal injury attorneys have?

A personal injury attorney shall be extremely diligent and sincere in providing you with all the legal help necessary for safeguarding your rights and your interests. They will deal with your case in a way which will benefit you financially. You need to provide them with all the essential information required to make your case. You should not hide any facts from the personal injury attorney. Good attorneys shall understand what specific information is required for fighting your case and what type of information needs to e provided to the court. They shall present the information in a way that it does not affect your interest and hence, you need not hide any essential information from the personal injury lawyers. They shall work to the best of their abilities to provide you with compensation for the amount of time lost due to your injury and the extent of damage caused by it.

How do you pay your personal injury attorney?

The mode of payment for personal injury attorneys is quite easy and also convenient. You would not be required to provide any money through fees till you are given some sort of compensation by the courts themselves. You would have to make payments only when you win your case and have got some remuneration through compensation. When this does not happen, you would not need to make any payments to the lawyers at all. You may have to make some small payments to recover the costs for filing the lawsuit on your behalf, but these are separate expenses which are different from the attorney's fees. Hence, personal injury lawyers need to get selected properly by the victim who suffered from a serious injury.

Personal injury attorney practices

The personal injury lawyers and attorneys would be allowed to practice in states in which they reside on a daily basis. IT is essential for them to pass the bar examinations and get their accreditations. Different states will have different types of bar examinations. Personal injury lawyers will always try to get you out of court settlements first and work out a deal with the accused. They will try to get you the best possible compensation depending upon the nature of your injury and the damages caused by it. If you think of filing a personal injury court case against someone, then it is important that you hire a professional personal injury attorney. This will help in protecting your own rights as the applicant and will help you to get the case ruled to your benefit so as to help you get proper compensation.

Personal injury lawyers, like all attorneys, would need to have some ethical codes of conduct and they will follow that diligently in their work as a lawyer. Such codes of conducts are made up by the state and local authority bodies and bars which regulate them. The exact services which your personal injury attorney shall be able to provide you are filing your legal complaint, representing your case in the court, giving you important legal advice, drafting all your legal documents, arguing in favor and trying to get you hefty compensations.

You shall have first to select a personal injury attorney. You can find a lot of them on the Yellow Pages and on the internet. Read the reviews and testimonials before you choose one. Then you should meet your lawyer. You will have to disclose the facts of your case. Then the attorney shall evaluate the different details of the case and determine what legal standing and base you have for the case. When there are any legal grounds, the personal injury lawyers shall present your case in the court and give the arguments for getting you compensation against your defendant. You will be given your due to the troubles that you went through.

You can visit Injury Attorney LA Hershey Law in order to know in more details about personal injury attorneys and laws related to personal injuries.

Personal injury lawyers shall try their best to get you justice and win you compensation for the troubles caused by the injury you suffered because of other people’s negligence. These attorneys are trained specifically to handle such cases. They will use all their skills for helping you win the case. They shall also help you in getting big compensations from settlements made out of court. You need to choose your attorney carefully, ensure that they have the right expertise and qualifications for handling these types of cases. Hopefully, the information mentioned in this article will have helped you.


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The property was listed at offers over £425,000 and after multiple bids on our Property Launch we achieved £25k over the list price.

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We all know providing constructive feedback is important.

But have you ever received constructive feedback that you just didn’t know what to do with?

One of the biggest frustrations that people express about constructive feedback they receive is that it’s just not actionable.

Feedback like:

  • Don’t quite have the gravitas.
  • Not engaging enough.
  • Not charismatic enough.
  • Not dynamic.
  • A little off putting.
  • Not politically savvy.
  • Don’t really have what it takes.
  • Seem tentative.
  • Come on too strong.
  • Too aggressive.
  • Don’t seem confident.

What’s the problem with this type of feedback?

It’s not actionable!

Meaning it’s not clear what the person can actually do about it to correct it.

It’s always about what the person is, but never about what exactly that person is doing.

For example, one of your team members comes across as arrogant. But when providing effective feedback, telling them that they are arrogant is not helpful.

Instead what you want to communicate are the behaviors that the person exhibits that equal arrogance.

For example:

  • This person might interrupt others frequently.
  • They might hold the floor too long not letting others express their points of view.
  • They might have nonverbal cues that are dismissive of other people (like making hand gestures or rolling their eyes).
  • They might speak with a tone that sounds condescending to some.

That’s what arrogance looks like behaviorally.

And now the individual can do something about your feedback if you can bring these points to their attention.

So the key is to focus on behaviors the person exhibits, rather than feelings or sense the person generates in others.

Not sure if what you want to communicate is actionable enough?

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Spring Outfits and Style Inspiration

Ok, show of hands, who’s ready for Spring? I don’t know about where you are, but here in South Mississippi Spring has already sprung, and I am on board and ready for the new season. Every time the weather changes, that means we have to switch up our style a bit, right? I definitely think so. Nothing helps me with a fresh outlook better than a fresh style. With that in mind, I thought what better way to look forward to Spring than to share some Spring outfits and style inspiration!

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1. Powder Pink Trumpet Sleeve Blouse- H & M

I absolutely love simple, casual style, and this trumpet sleeve blouse screams casual Spring style to me. I also think soft colors like this are flattering on everyone. This top can be worn with a pair of skinnies or shorts for that casual look. However, I also think this would be a great Spring blouse for work. It would look great with a pair of slacks and heels. Versatile clothes are a must in my closet, and any closet on a budget. You certainly get the most for your money when a piece can be worn in different settings and with a variety of options.

Maybe going with pastel colors is cliche and over done, but they’re just so pretty. How can you resist? The rich jewel tones of Fall and Winter are beautiful, but by the time Spring rolls around, I’m looking for some lighter, brighter colors to toss in the mix. Loose, flowy tops like this one in a soft pink, purple, or coral are a must for me.

 2. Strappy Tassel High Heels- Jane

One of the main reasons Spring makes me so happy is the shoes I get to wear again. Imma let you in on a little secret; I’m short. Like, really short. So, I love any excuse to bust out a good high heel. And it’s so easy to do during the Spring time because there are so many open toed heels on the market that can be both casual and dressy.

Take, for example, these super cute tassel high heels. I love the block heel and the way they are strappy not just around the ankle but around the toes as well. I think that’s a flattering look for everyone’s feet. The tassels also add a bit of sass, and I always love sass. Shoes like these that can take you from day to night are essential. They would look great with skinnies and a casual top or a Spring dress. Win, win.

3. Floral Maxi Dress- Jane

Maxi dresses are life to me. I think they are so beautiful and feminine. If you can’t tell, to me, that’s what Spring style is all about– soft, feminine looks. This floral maxi dress certainly fits that description. Also, I actually love the non-typical Spring colors in this dress. The darker hues tie in nicely with the winter months, which makes for a great transition piece. A dress like this would be great to wear to a bridal shower or event you might have coming up.

So, you know how I said I’m short? It’s rare that I can actually wear maxi dresses because I have to hem them, obviously. Sigh. That means, to have the perfect maxi dress, I have to find one that won’t look crazy once it’s had a few inches hacked off. That’s part of the reason why I love this one so much. Big florals or any sort of large print pattern works well if you happen to need a hem like me.

Bonus tip: If you’ve never ordered anything from Jane, they’re an awesome company with amazing deals on Boutique style clothing, shoes, and all sorts of good stuff!

4. Soft Glam Eyeshadow Pallette- Anastasia Beverly Hills

I don’t own this palette. Yet. My mouse is sitting on go, but my bank account is pumping the brakes for a second. The minute I’m able (not that I need another eye shadow pallette, but who cares), I’m snatching this baby up. I do have the ABH Modern Renaissance palette, and it’s one of my holy grails. If this one is even close to the quality of the Modern Renaissance, trust me, you’ll want it too.

It’s not just Spring outfits that makeup up our Spring looks. Our beauty routine is just as much a part of our style as our clothes and accessories. I’m a firm believer that you can rock any color lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, or whatever anytime you good and well please. But I do find myself in different makeup moods during the different seasons. I betcha can’t guess what makeup mood I’m in for Spring. You got it, soft and feminine. The colors in this pallette are so subtle and pretty. The shades can be worn casually during the day or amped up for night time. It’s a mix of mauves, roses, berries, and golds. I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on the Soft Glam palette.

5. 1″ Flipperless Gold Curling Wand- Hot Tools

Hair is yet another way to freshen up your style for Spring. I love to wear my hair curly or wavy all year long, but I find myself styling my hair this way even more often in the Spring. Loose curls compliment florals and pastels so well. This wand from Hot Tools is one of my favorite styling tools. It does a great job giving me even, bouncy curls or loose waves. I have long hair, and I like the 1″ size. I can wrap bigger sections loosely for a very subtle wave. And I can also take smaller sections, wrapped tightly and create a piecey style that I really like.

This wand is not only awesome at styling, it’s also awesomely affordable. I’ve tried wands that are much more expensive, and I honestly don’t see a difference. My curls last all day. Or, to be honest, several days with a lot of dry shampoo. Hot Tools products always work for me, so I keep on coming back.

 6. Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lip Color in Cookie- bareMinerals

Let’s be honest, liquid lipstick can be an actual pain to wear. Most of the time they look amazing, but feel awful. Thankfully, the Gen Nude liquid lipsticks from bareMinerals actually look and feel good. These have a different texture than typical liquid lipsticks. They’re very cloud-like and not liquidy at all. Did I mention that they smell like brownie batter? Like, legit brownie batter that you make in your kitchen.

Even if you don’t like or don’t want to try this particular liquid lip, it’s the color of this one that is most important to me. The shade, Cookie, is a subtle melon that looks great with so many makeup looks. I don’t always love a super bright pink lipstick, but when the shade is a subtle pink, it’s very wearable, not to mention very Spring appropriate.

 7. Aimee Layered Y-Chain Necklace- Bauble Bar

You can’t have a style guide without at least one accessory. So many people love this necklace from Bauble Bar and for good reason. It goes with absolutely everything, and it’s a statement all on its own. I get compliments on this necklace every time I wear it. The three chains are different patterns, which makes it really stand out. I love any accessory that does the coordinating and stacking for me.

Finding a statement accessory to go along with your Spring wardrobe is key. You don’t need to have a million pairs of earrings or fifty bracelets to try and coordinate with all your clothes. If you can get a few really great items, you’re all set. Layered necklaces and chokers are dainty and work well with any and every Spring outfit you might put together!

I hope that some of these items have gotten you in the Spring mood. Whatever style you like, think of the ways you can incorporate some Spring trends. I’d love to know what you’re going to be rocking this season. Let me know in the comments how you plan on changing your style routine!

Also, if you want to share this post on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest, I wouldn’t be mad atchya! Thanks for reading!

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How to Speak English: Verb "be" in the present tense

Verb "be" in the present tense

ESL teacher Jennifer Lebedev teaches the proper usage of the English verb 'be' in the present tense. The verb 'be' has three forms in the present tense: 'am', 'is', 'are'. Sentences are formed with a subject and a verb. To make sentences with the verb 'be', use the correct form with the subject. Subjects are nouns and pronouns (people, places and things). Use 'am' for the pronoun 'I', e.g. 'I am hungry. 'Use 'is' for singular nouns (one thing) and the pronouns 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this', e.g. "She is hungry'. Use 'are' for plural nouns (more than one thing) and the pronouns 'we', 'you', 'they', 'these', e.g. 'You are hungry'. We often use short forms of 'be' after pronouns: 'm (am), 's (is), 're (are), e.g. 'I'm hungry', 'Jennifer's hungry', 'They're hungry'. To form the negative, use 'not' after the form of the verb 'be', e.g. 'I am (or I'm) not hungry', 'He is (or He's) not hungry', 'We are (or We're) not hungry'. 'Is not' and 'are not' can also be shortened as 'isn't' and 'aren't', e.g. 'He isn't hungry', 'We aren't hungry'. Always use these guidelines to form proper English sentences with the verb 'be' every time.

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Our Local driving instructors have extensive experience in preparing students to pass the driving test first go at your local Wetherill Park test centre as well as other test locations in Western Sydney. Because we know your local area your instructor can quickly teach you how to deal with the various road conditions and difficult traffic situations in your area. As well as that we know what the examiners are looking for and how they mark the driving test. This means we can make sure you are ready to pass the test first go.


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Caramel Chocolates

As the holidays grow near I find myself yearning for all things holiday (like being off work, food and Christmas cookies). I go back and forth between being very festive and not festive at all. This year I’m feeling festive. Which means I will take the holiday by storm with food.

For some people, Black Friday is for shopping. When I was growing up it was the day we went and chopped down or own Christmas tree, decorated it, hung Christmas lights, etc. It was also a day that my mom got to baking Christmas cookies. As an adult, I try to keep the family traditions alive. I will say that it’s hard to feel all Christmas-y as I write this and the temperature outside is 76.

For Christmas cookie making this year I want to do a mix of old recipes and new. But mainly I want to try new ones. I’ve seen recipes for Chocolate Caramelitas floating around for years but never got around to making any. I found a recipe for Caramel Chocolitas from Better Homes and Gardens, which is basically the same thing as Chocolate Caramelita I believe, and the relative simplicity of it won me over.

Speaking of winning things over, these bars will do just that to anyone with whom you share.

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 ¾ c. quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 ½ c. packed brown sugar
  • tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • c. butter, melted (or brown your butter which will kick this recipe up a notch!)
  • 14 oz package vanilla caramels, unwrapped
  • c. milk
  • c. semisweet chocolate pieces (plus additional for garnish)
  • c. milk chocolate pieces (plus additional for garnish)
  • 1 c. chopped pecans (plus additional for garnish)

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending it over edges of pan. Spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, soda, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve half of crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of prepared baking pan.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and milk. Microwave on 50 percent power (medium) for 4 to 6 minutes or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring as needed.
  4. Sprinkle chocolate pieces and pecans over crust in pan. Drizzle evenly with melted caramel mixture and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and pecan pieces.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment paper to lift uncut bars out of pan. Cut into bars.

These bars were a huge hit with my coworkers. I loved them as well but thought they were missing one tiny thing that would have made them a mega-hit: flakey sea salt on top. I would highly recommend!

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Alaska’s Future without a Coastal Management Program

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