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Whether you're thinking about remodeling your entire bathroom or making a few upgrades, my guess is that the idea of replacing your bathroom countertops has crossed your mind. Homeowners not only want their bathroom counters looking great, but they want to know the durability grade, maintenance requirements and material costs of their favorite picks prior to making a final decision.
I'm not only going to dive deep into what materials are top-rated, but I'll also cover edges, colors and design styles that are trending. It can't hurt to just see what's out there. Who knows? Maybe these recommendations will inspire your next bathroom upgrade!
I'm sure you're familiar with granite because it gets talked about a lot over the years, but you might not be aware of everything it has to offer. Sure, it's a little pricier than some of the other choices out there, but I think you'll see why many homeowners consider this material well worth the investment.
Granite is a popular stone with luxurious qualities. You don't have to worry about its durability or shelf-life because it's resistant to stains, water and heat, and it's known to last years. At the end of the day, it's a practical countertop material that'll add beauty and value to your home.
The only maintenance required with granite is to seal it so it will repel grease (i.e. hair products, for example). Otherwise, you'll be glad to know it's mostly hassle free and stands up to stains better than other materials, like marble.
Marble is a popular choice for its sheer attractiveness and elegance, although it's quite expensive. The material is stunning when it catches your eye and is great for achieving a high-end look. You should be aware that it scratches and stains easily, so make sure you're fully committed to giving it the proper attention. It requires gentle treatment and proper care to stay beautiful.
Experts say it pays to install granite or marble because these materials attract buyers at resale and give the vanity top a rich, sleek look.
Engineered Quartz has been given the green light time and time again, and this year is no different. The best part about the engineered stone is that it emulates the style and texture of natural stone without the maintenance. In fact, the list of benefits goes on and on.
Typically composed of more than 90% quartz particles, the nonporous surface won't scratch, stain or crack. Even better is that it resists mold and mildew. You can buff out scratches yourself and it's durable, low-maintenance and can handle high heat (think hair tools). There's not too much to complain about with this one.
I'm sure you've admired a friend or family member's countertops, thinking they must have spent a fortune, only to have them tell you that they're actually reasonably priced laminate countertops. Laminate can easily pass for other materials such as granite or natural stone because of how much the look has evolved over the past few years.
These counters are excellent for updating guest bathrooms and basements on a budget. Be careful not to put hot objects directly on the countertop because they easily damage when contacted with heat. Other than that, they're low-cost, easy to clean and come in a wide range of colors and patterns.
Anyone installing new bathroom countertops knows they're eventually going to have to start reviewing the nitty-gritty details, one of them being shapes and edges. Below is a short list of some of the more popular options amongst homeowners.
Sara Ann Busby, vice president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) & owner of Sara Busby Design, recently dished out some tips about how they handle this dilemma.
Hopefully this information gives you a little more confidence when you're faced with choosing a countertop edge detail!
Interior designers are deeming beige, gray and black as the top colors for a marble countertop. The neutral hues of beige and gray compliment the silvery tones of faucets and mirrored glass perfectly. On the other hand, black will give you a timeless and classy appearance and will absolutely shine when paired with a white vanity.
In terms of granite, brown and white take the cake. White granite produces a clean and crisp appearance, while at the same time lighting and brightening up the space. For a winning look, it's suggested you pair dark cabinets and polished chrome fixtures (and hardware) with a white countertop. Brown granite is a preferred color because it hides dirt well and appears less heavy due to its creamy beiges and coffee-hued specks.
If you're a DIYer, then you should also consider painted wood. It's a project you can complete in a weekend and can transform an outdated piece of furniture into a brand new vanity without breaking the bank.
Backsplashes no longer has to be a completely separate feature from the countertop. If you love your countertop and want to extend it further, it's acceptable to run the material up onto the wall to act as a backsplash too. This is especially handy if you're required to purchase large slabs of countertop material and will have extra leftover. Using the same material for your counter and backsplash is becoming increasingly popular, and it looks good too!
As far as material goes, tile and marble are two materials that won't disappoint. I love the example in the image above because of the deep countertop, matching a marble backsplash and gray marble tiles framing the mirror. If you stick with tile, feel free to get a little crazy and liven up the space with vibrant colors and patterns (you can even extend the tile pattern into the shower).
Picking out new bathroom countertops will most likely be a time-consuming project, but is also a lot of fun! The trends and information outlined in this article should make you feel fully equipped to not only get the job done, but to get it done right. Let us know how it goes.


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Guru, VGMA 'back in love'
11th Mar 2017 | Source: Graphic Online
Management of hiplife artiste, Guru have confirmed to Showbiz that the artiste has rescinded his decision to pull out of the impending 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Guru pulled out of the award about three weeks ago, after Charterhouse announced nominations. However in an interview with Sammy Flex, manager of Guru on Wednesday, he said management of Guru decided to rescind their withdrawal from the awards scheme after a meeting between the management of Guru and representatives from Charterhouse, organisers of the VGMA.
"After we informed CharterHouse of our decision to withdraw from the awards, they invited us to a meeting where our grievances were heard. Charterhouse also understood things from our point of view and with those issues thrashed out we then took the decision to take part in the awards," he said.
Sammy Flex also added that another reason management of Guru changed their minds was because they wanted to preserve the existing business relationship between the artiste and Charterhouse.
"Since we all work within the same industry, there is the need to maintain a good business relationship among ourselves and that was the major reason behind our decision. We only decided to pull out of this year's edition of the awards but there is no point pulling out this year only to take part in subsequent years," he said.
Explaining their earlier decision to withdraw from the awards, Sammy Flex said management of Guru took the decision after realising that Guru was nominated in certain categories and excluded in others, which was not in line with the direction they wanted to take the career of the artiste to.
Although Guru has been nominated in three categories namely; Hiplife Song of the Year, Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year, and Best Collaboration of the Year but Sammy Flex said he is not looking forward to winning any of the awards.
"Our focus is not to win any of the awards because that is not why we changed our minds. Ours is purely a business decision and is meant to maintain the relationship we already have with Charterhouse," he added.
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Q: DocumentDb Change Feed event type? Is there a way to determine the operation (add/update/delete) that produced change feed entry?
My tests are running using the example provided here but I've been unsuccessful identifying the originating action.

A: To distinguish between creates and updates, you can add a version number for your document. That way, document creates in the change feed will have version = 1, but updates will be 2 or higher.
To track deletes, the best approach is to use DocumentDB's TTL capability. That is, you mark documents with TTL = saym 1 hour. Then you can treat all documents with TTL value set in the change feed as deletes.

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Q: OnActivityResult with embedded Scanner I have a Android Device with a embedded barcode Scanner.
On pressing the "Scan" button on device, it scans the barcode and the data is displayed in the EditText only if the cursor is on EditText. i.e. The EditText is selected.
I wish to get the scanned result without the EditText selected.
I have tried it with onActivityResult
@Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
    super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
}
But I am not getting any results on this.
What can I do ?
I don't want to press a Button to activate the Scanner.

A: Using the ZXIng library, you can launch the scanner as an intent and parse the result.
import com.google.zxing.integration.android.IntentIntegrator;
import com.google.zxing.integration.android.IntentResult;

public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent intent){

    IntentResult scanResult = IntentIntegrator.parseActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, intent);
    Context context = getApplicationContext();
    if (scanResult != null){
        String scanContent = scanResult.getContents();
        Toast toast = Toast.makeText(context, scanContent, 5000);
        toast.show();
    }
    else {
        Toast toast = Toast.makeText(context, "Error", 5000);
        toast.show();
    }
};

This intent launched through one of the android lifecycle methods, such as the   onCreate() override.
IntentIntegrator scanIntegrator = new IntentIntegrator(this);
scanIntegrator.initiateScan();


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Tandav (web series): A potent mix of Shakespeare and politics
By Prabhatha Rigobertha
It is quite easy to see why director Abbas Ali Zafar's Tandav has irked the BJP government and the bhakts. This nine episode series portrays many of today's issues starting from the farmers protest to fake encounters. In the very beginning there is a scene where we see police officers killing three people in a fake encounter. You also have a Muslim youth who is arrested the next day for participating in the farmers protest. There is also the whole angle of JNU, though in the show it has been replaced as VNU for obvious reasons. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub's character as the idealistic student leader is clearly inspired from Kanhaiya Kumar. Tandav is Abbas Ali Zafar's boldest work to date. Yes there are times where the show slackens but it still deserves a watch.
The plot of Tandav runs along two tracks simultaneously. On one side of the coin you have Saif Ali Khan's Samar Pratap Singh. Samar is a popular politician in the country's biggest political party JLD. Samar is tired with the senior players running the party. He is particularly vexed with his father Devki Nandan played by Tigmanshu Dhulia in an extended cameo. Devki Nandan is about to have his new term as India's Prime Minister. It is a turn that Samar isn't too happy about as he believes that he deserves the Prime Minister's position. Writer Gaurav Solanki adds a Shakespearean touch to the storyline. Sara Jane Dias plays Samar's wife and Sunil Grover is the faithful aide Grupal. Dimple Kapadia plays Devki Nandan's mistress and an important member of the party. At the end of the first episode Samar poisons his father to fulfill his ambition of becoming the next Prime Minister. However he doesn't end up becoming the Prime minister due to a huge turn of events.
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On the other side of the coin you have the character by the name of Shiva who epitomizes idealistic values. Shiva and his fellow mates capture the attention of the media when they bring the farmers protests to their attention in order to save a fellow student (a Muslim) from illegal confinement. Shiva is a UPSC aspirant but he doesn't know that his destiny is going to change in a big way. He is pushed into college politics after persuasion from his friends. Another important member of this gang is Sana Mir played by Kritika Kamra. Sana comes with her own baggages which include an affair with college professor Jigar played by Dino Morea. What follows is a potent mix of Shakespeare and politics which keep you engaged.
The best thing about the show is how the writer integrates so many issues that are bothering our country. Yes, there is a downside to that as well but writer Gaurav Solanki deserves kudos for how he ties all the issues together.
A.R Rahman's popular Yuva anthem from Mani Ratnam's film has been used smartly by the director. The anthem is used at the right moment and it arouses in you anguish at the current state of politics.
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The interactions of Samar and his aide Grupal is a major highlight of the show. There is a scene where Samar asks him whether he ever feels guilty about the things he does. Grupal replies by saying that he erases his guilt by feeding his cat. He further adds that after eating the cat sleeps on his lap and he feels at peace with himself, a very symbolic comment on our many so called 'philanthropists'.
The Shakespeare an angle has also been well used by the director. The scenes of Saif hallucinating about his dead father are used to convey Samar's guilt and show that he is also a human being with emotions.
Where the show falters though is the treatment of certain subplots and certain characterizations. For example the whole track of the mystery caller who gives information to Dimple Kapadia's character isn't properly etched. The character of Saif's wife also needed to be better.
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In this huge ensemble the actors who stand out are Sunil Grover, Dimple Kapadia and Saif Ali Khan. Known for his comic image Sunil Grover does a complete U Turn here. He is first rate in his portrayal of a powerful henchman. After Omkara Saif Ali Khan impresses yet again in another negative role. The actor blends well in the setting without overpowering it. Dimple Kapadia is also very impressive in all the scenes that she is in. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub fits the character perfectly and proves to be a good counterpart to the selfish character of Saif. On the whole Tandav is an inside look of how Indian politics works and about the different players involved in it.
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Q: Exterior and symmetric  powers of external tensor products of representations     Let us assume that $\pi: G\to Aut(V)$  and $\rho : K\to Aut(W)$ are two finite-dimensional representations of two Lie groups $G$ and $K$, and   consider the representation
  $\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho : G\times K\to  Aut(V\otimes W)$, the so called external tensor product of $\pi$ and $\rho$, given by
$$
(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho)(g, k)(v\otimes  w):= \pi(g)v\otimes \rho(k)w,
$$
for any $g\in G$, $k\in K$, $v\in V$ and $w\in W$. For the second exterior power of the representation  $\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho$ is known the following
isomorphism:
$$
\Lambda^{2}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho)=(\Lambda^{2}\pi \  \hat{\otimes}\ Sym^{2}\rho) \ \oplus  (Sym^{2}\pi \ \hat{\otimes} \ \Lambda^{2}\rho).
$$
Similarly, for the second symmetric power it holds that
$$
Sym^{2}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho)=(Sym^{2}\pi \  \hat{\otimes}\ Sym^{2}\rho) \ \oplus  (\Lambda^{2}\pi \ \hat{\otimes} \ \Lambda^{2}\rho).
$$
I would like to understand  how these formulas can be  generalized for exterior and symmetric powers of bigger degree.  For example, what we can say about
$$
\Lambda^{3}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho), \ \Lambda^{4}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho),  \ Sym^{3}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho), \ Sym^{4}(\pi\hat{\otimes}\rho), \ \dots \ ?
$$
For the isomorphisms above, you can see for example the link
An isomorphism of 2-Schur modules
Thank you!

A: One has
$$
Sym^k(\pi\otimes\rho) = \bigoplus_{|\alpha|=k} \Sigma^\alpha(\pi)\otimes\Sigma^\alpha(\rho),
$$
the sum is over all Young diagrams with $k$ boxes, $\Sigma^\alpha$ is the Schur functor. Similarly,
$$
\Lambda^k(\pi\otimes\rho) = \bigoplus_{|\alpha|=k} \Sigma^\alpha(\pi)\otimes\Sigma^{\alpha^T}(\rho),
$$
where $\alpha^T$ is the transposed diagram.


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Aitor Karanka: 'We have to manage the pressure, the promotion race will go to the last game'
The Boro boss was disappointed his side's performance after they blew a one-goal lead at the City Ground
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Aitor Karanka believes the Championship promotion race will go right to the wire.
Boro are joint top of the Championship table despite their 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
No less than four teams are tied on 66 points with Derby leading the pack ahead of Bournemouth, Watford and Middlesbrough.
Karanka has long maintained that there is little to chose between the top teams in the division.
He said: "I think it is going to the last game because all of the teams are in the same position, all of the teams I think have the same number of games to play and everybody has to play everybody else.
"We have to be intelligent, we have to learn what we have done bad and done poorly and we have one and a half months to find out if we can get promotion automatically or through the play-offs."
The Boro boss was disappointed with his side's display at the City Ground.
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The visitors took the lead in the 27 minute when Michael Mancienne directed the ball into his own net after Grant Leadbitter's cross had bounced out off the post.
Forest hit back in the 34 minute through Gary Gardner, who curled a long-range shot into the net.
And the hosts took the lead 20 minutes into the second half when Dexter Blackstock fired in what turned out to be the winner.
Karanka was disappointed that his players defended too deep after taking the lead.
He said: "We scored the first goal and everyone knows how difficult it is to score the first goal and I don't know why we started to defend more deeply in our box because we don't know how to defend in that way.
"We didn't play well, we didn't do the things we had to do and we lost.
"It was the kind of game where you go home with mixed feelings," he added.
"It's difficult to understand when you have been planning for a game for I don't know how many hours and you explain to the players everything that could happen and everything that I said would happen did happen.
"They scored two goals in a way that I knew they were capable of."
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Boro now have one week to prepare for the televised clash with Ipswich on Saturday. They then face two extremely tough away assignments at Derby and Bournemouth before pausing for the international break.
Karanka insists pressure is simply a by-product of chasing success so his players have to cope with the demands of the final 10 fixtures.
"To take the pressure off is impossible," he said.
"When you want to win something it never happens without pressure.
"We have to manage the pressure and keep working in the same way we have been working in the last seven months.
"But for now we have to rest this week, to work and to prepare for Ipswich."
Boro suffered an injury setback at Forest with Ryan Fredericks limping off in the first half with a suspected pulled muscle.
"I hope it is not a serious injury but it is not a problem because we have other players," said Karanka.
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This case illustrates the key issues and challenges in creating and sustaining a successful brand in emerging markets. Peter England, India's largest apparel brand by sales volume, was struggling to formulate a strategy to sustain the brand's market dominance. Indian consumer tastes were changing rapidly, making it difficult for any brand to stay relevant and fashionable over time. Meanwhile, other domestic brands and foreign players were expanding and evolving rapidly, aiming to dethrone Peter England as the market leader. To devise a new strategy to sustain the brand's dominance, the executive team has to dissect the forces that are shaping the market and develop a new positioning for the brand, a robust platform that can accommodate its broad portfolio of products and sub-brands. The executive team also has to develop an implementation plan for the brand positioning, entailing product development, advertising, promotions, pricing, and distribution.
This case can be used in an undergraduate, MBA or executive education course on marketing, strategy, branding, consumer behavior, international business, emerging markets or other related subjects. The case is designed to help students understand the key issues and challenges in creating and sustaining a successful brand in an emerging market like India. It can be used to illustrate the forces that drive a market to evolve rapidly and the type of strategies that can empower a brand to thrive in such a fast-moving environment. It can also be used to illustrate how to leverage consumer insights to inform development of strategy, how to create a robust brand positioning that can accommodate a wide portfolio of product categories and sub-brands, how to devise and implement an integrated plan that aligns different marketing elements to synergistically support a positioning, how domestic firms in emerging markets can leverage their unique advantages and overcome their weaknesses to compete with large multinational players, as well as how foreign entrants can better utilize their strengths to achieve success in emerging markets.


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INDIANAPOLIS — A ban intending to clamp down on hard liquor at frat house parties following pledge deaths last year has been ordered for most fraternities in the United States and Canada, unless the drinks are served by someone with a liquor license.
All international and national fraternities of the North-American Interfraternity Conference have a year to prohibit drinks with an alcohol content of 15 percent or more from fraternity chapters and events, unless it is served by licensed third-party vendors, the group said Tuesday.
The rule was adopted Aug. 27 in a "near-unanimous vote" and must be implemented by Sept. 1, 2019, conference spokeswoman Heather Kirk said in an emailed release. The group has more than 6,100 chapters on 800 campuses.
"Such an approach sends a misleading message that some forms of alcohol are 'softer' than others, and undercuts equivalence information in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and the majority of college alcohol education materials, which teach students that 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine and a cocktail with 1.5 fluid ounces of distilled spirits each contains the same amount of alcohol," Hine said.


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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is a platform video game based on the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube consoles. Separate versions, developed by AWE Games and Vicarious Visions respectively, were released for Microsoft Windows and Game Boy Advance. While the versions released for consoles were 3D platform games, the Microsoft Windows version of the game is a mini-game compilation, and the Game Boy Advance received a 2D platformer version.
All versions of the game feature an original storyline, in which the player attempts to defend Bikini Bottom from an invasion of robots created by Plankton with a machine called the Duplicatotron 3000, playing as SpongeBob in all versions, as well as Patrick and Sandy in the console versions. The series' voice actors reprise their roles, with the exceptions of Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs and Ernest Borgnine as Mermaid Man, with both roles instead being voiced by Joe Whyte. The game was released on October 31, 2003,[1] in North America and in Europe on November 28, 2003.
Battle for Bikini Bottom received mixed or average reviews according to Metacritic. Edge included the Game Boy Advance version on its list for top handheld video games of the 21st century. It was a commercial success. The game has gained a cult following and a large speedrunning community presence.
A remake of the home console version, titled SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, was released on June 23, 2020. It was developed by Purple Lamp Studios and published by THQ Nordic for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. It includes a multiplayer mode and cut content from the original game.


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Feb 18 2010 9:06AM
Gold prices fell to an overnight low of near $1096 per ounce following news that the IMF has decided to sell the remaining 191.3 tonnes of metal from the previously planned 403 tonne disposal. After finding a few willing buyers (India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka among them) the IMF –while still hoping for someone to step up and take some of the remaining balance- decided that its quest to reduce its dependence on lending income was more pressing than waiting around for an official sector buyer to materialize. Thus, the on-market sale of the bullion will commence 'shortly' according to the IMF statement issued yesterday afternoon.
Thus, the advance beyond the $1126 price area –a move that appeared quite promising yesterday- came to a quick halt and gold retreated to the $1100 zone as the afternoon and overnight hours rolled on. Participants digested the IMF news and the anticipation of a possible good showing in the US leading economic indicators' data release due today (one that could therefore engender further US dollar strength) and the market turned nervous with prices darting around quite frequently.
As the New York spot markets opened for business, gold prices were still showing signs that jitters were not in short supply, even as the metal tried to find support at or near the previous resistance figure of $1105 an ounce. Spot gold started the session up $0.40 at $1107.20 as against the US dollar at 80.53 on the trade-weighted index.
The euro (earlier) slid to a near nine-month low once again (last seen at 1.358 against the greenback) as officials in Europe squabbled over the subject of Greek "assistance�? and as the US Fed indicated that it further economic stimulus measures will be unwound. Silver started off with a 1 cent gain, quoted at $15.90 per ounce, while platinum and palladium also fell; the former losing $17 to $1511 and the latter slipping $3 to $431 the troy ounce. Rhodium market time unchanged at $2350.00 the ounce.
"The IMF news is disturbing for two reasons�?, said Matthias Detremmerie, the founder of Belgium's Goldessential.com. "First of all, as no one seems eager to buy more of the IMF gold. After the 200 tonnes purchase by the Indian Reserve Bank in 2009, everyone touted China as a big potential candidate to soak up the rest. It seemed almost as a sure thing that the gold would be sold back-to-back. The 'revelation' that no central banks are interested seems to question the investment case for gold. This was one of the main reasons why gold was boosted to over $1,100 an ounce in the first place�?.
Mr. Detremmerie added that: "Secondly, the sale implies more supply on the open market. Although the IMF has reiterated sales would be phased, and framed in the CBGA – which limits official sales to 400 metric tons per year -, to limit market disruptions, it will certainly push the CBGA sales this year – currently estimated at less than two metric tons since September - higher�?.
Big as the IMF news might be for the day, the prime mover in metals this morning still appears to be the on-going muscle flexing by the US dollar (or, should we say, the on-going atrophying of the euro?) Technical analysis of another kind, as offered by Mizuho Bank opines that platinum may rally towards the $2,000 an ounce mark, and that it is "presenting a "good buying opportunity�? after its recent drop. More specifically, Mizuho analyst Nicole Elliott feels that if the noble metal manages to close at higher than the $1,555 an ounce level at the end of a [unspecified] month, "the bullish momentum should increase.�?
A momentum that is evidently not increasing is the one that we have been assured of in a plethora of newsletter analyses and prognostications ever since India found itself adopting nearly half of the gold being offered by the IMF. We are of course referring to the 'imminent' stepping up to the IMF gold plate by various and sundry Asian central banks – a vision that was being essentially guaranteed (in writing) by hard money publications. So, what happened? Nothing - that's exactly the point. The Wall Street Journal's Andrea Hotter sums up the surprise (which we warned might develop) and says that:
"Sales of gold by the International Monetary Fund have hit a serious stumbling block: There are no more official takers. It had all started so well. Having announced to great fanfare in September that the IMF's Executive Board had approved gold sales totaling 403.3 metric tons — over 12 million troy ounces — there initially seemed to be no shortage of interest from the world's central banks.
The Reserve Bank of India bought 200 tons in October, followed in November by the Bank of Mauritius with two tons and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with 10 tons. But there have been no further IMF gold sales since then. Gold prices are at near historical highs above $1,100/oz, around $50/oz higher than when India bought gold and at similar, to slightly lower levels than when Mauritius and Sri Lanka bought.
And with 191.3 tons of gold left to sell, the IMF has been forced to eat humble pie. Late on Wednesday the IMF said: "Prior to any sales on the gold market, sales were first made exclusively to interested central banks, thus shifting gold within the official sector. Now the IMF will begin sales of the remaining gold on the market.�?
Ouch. Central banks had first refusal — but they couldn't find any at current prices. Even China, which has just 1.5% of its foreign exchange reserves in gold and has been widely touted as a future buyer for diversification purposes, wasn't interested. All this on the same day that the World Gold Council issued its quarterly gold demand trends report, highlighting the role of central banks as net buyers. And here's the really good bit, the WGC added that central banks would be a "continued source of support for the gold price�? going forward.�? Whoops.
None of this means central banks can't buy any of the IMF's gold in future — it just means right now, they won't. So it's more egg on its face for the WGC, an organization formed and funded by the world's leading gold companies to, among other stated goals, promote the role of gold as a reserve asset in the official sector.�? – reinforcing that very view this morning, a statement from Sri Lanka. Its central bank is unlikely to buy more gold from the IMF "right now�? as the island nation has "already reached its required reserve level�? - its governor said on Thursday.
Indeed- as promised in yesterday's post- we were hoping today, to highlight the positive angle via which the WGC viewed last year's slowdown in central bank gold disposals. In its Gold Demand Trends publication, the organization spoke of the supply of gold from the official sector as: "all but [having] dried up during 2009. Net sales of 44 tonnes compared with sales of 236 tonnes the previous year and an annual average of 444 tonnes over the five years to 2008. The net sales were wholly concentrated in the first quarter of 2009, which was followed by three subsequent quarters of net purchasing, albeit at very modest levels. Sales of gold under the auspices of the Central Bank Gold Agreement (CBGA) were virtually non-existent during the fourth quarter, amounting to less than 2 tonnes.
The shift in the central bank sector marks a fundamental change in sentiment. In recent years, investors were focusing on the future supply that may come on to the market from the official sector. However, the emergence of a number of purchases among the central bank community, as well as the clear reduction in supply from signatories to the Central Bank Gold Agreement, has greatly reduced such speculation.�?
Well, we are back to speculating. Evidently, so are the speculators. The risk that, for example, Italy might have to reach for some that gold in its basement at a time when the very "Father of the Euro�? –Robert Mundell – fears that its current fiscal condition poses an existential threat to the common currency and to the economic cooperation zone is manifest. All eyes may still be on Greece and its credit odyssey, but such eyes would do well not to ignore some of the other farm animals present in the 'pen.'
Happy Trading.
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Q: Stood in front of microwave with the door open I was cooking something in the microwave and opened the door early to check on it and the microwave didn't stop. I didn't realize this for a few seconds and when I did I shut the microwave off but I'm concerned what I could have been exposed to for the few seconds that it was open.
As far as I can remember I still heard the humming and the light was on so I assume it was still running. I didn't think it was even possible for it to keep running with the door open. The microwave is a fairly new model as well.
Is there radiation or other things that could have caused some damage in those few seconds?

A: The very first thing you should do is stop using your oven and have it checked out by an authorized repair service.
If in fact the oven was operating with the door open, there was a failure of the door interlocks to turn the oven off and a failure of the backup system intended to permanently shut the oven off in the event the interlocks failed which, although extremely unlikely, is nonetheless possible.
The next thing you need to know is that microwave "radiation" is not the same thing as x-radiation, gamma rays, or other forms of nuclear radiation, which are referred to as "ionizing radiation" and are associated with injury such as cancer if excessive. Microwave radiation is non-ionizing radiation which, to date, has only been conclusively associated with thermal injury, i.e., injury to tissue due to heating (that's how it cooks food).
Since you were only potentially exposed for a few seconds, unless you are experiencing discomfort, you are probably all right since the temperature of your tissue was probably not raised all that much. In the early days of commercial microwave ovens, before multiple safety features were required, there were incidents where workers were exposed to multiple exposures and had some loss of muscle function due to heating damage. But those were the cumulative effects of many exposures. A few seconds of exposure is unlikely to cause that effect on you.
In any case, I urge you to stop using your oven now.
Hope this helps.

A: When reading your post, it seemed to me that the most likely explanation for your experience is that the microwave did turn off, but the ventilation did not. You may have mistaken this for the microwave not turning off.
If indeed the microwave didn't turn off, you would have felt pain and other sensations immediately. Get a new microwave in that case, and throw out the old one.
Edit: With other effects, I was referring to the discoveries of Allan Frey. Also, being exposed directly to a couple of hundreds of Watts is a different story than your local wifi. The heat will be felt immediately. The frequencies are also selected to penetrate food including meat and human tissue. This would be very unpleasant soon.

A: I mentioned this in a comment, but will post as an answer as well.
Apparently, if you run it long enough, some microwaves will keep the fan running for cooling even though the microwave is no longer producing microwaves. My last roommate's microwave did this at the 2 minute mark, and even though the microwave was done cooking, the running fan made it sound like it still was running.
You should be able to confirm the behavior by looking in the owner's manual that came with it (or looking up the manual for your model online). Alternatively, the behavior may be described on one of the stickers on the microwave itself (which was the case with my former roommate's microwave). The sticker may be on the back of the machine, or it may be placed along the frame hidden by the door when it's closed.

A: If you can't find the info on a sticker on the product or in a manual online...
Call the manufacturer and ask
Call their customer service and tell them what you observed. They will either tell you that A) it was expected behavior because e.g. as others have suggested the fan keeps running for ventilation after running it a while, or B) that there may have been a significant safety failure, and you should stop using it. In the case latter case they may be able to advise you on the likelihood that you suffered personal injury.
Bottom line is they will know your model best, and have skin in the game when it comes to your safety, so while the other answers provide good general advice, they will be best able to advise you with regard to your specific model.
And until you clear this up, I'd stop using it. Just in case.


Last week I made a hotpot of Colonial Farm's Flame Grilled meatballs, McCains vegetables and Raguletto Pasta Sauce. The balls are amazing, made with real Aussie beef they taste so good and I've had them many times, just not in a hot pot.
So after putting the balls into my big soup pot I emptied out all the almost empty jars of mayonnaise and old tomato sauce jars.
After they had cooked for a few minutes I put a one kilo bag of veggies into the mix.
About 20 minutes or so later it's ready!
Nice and steamy for a cold winter day.
I tend to have cheese on everything. Tasty shredded and nothing else. This was one of the absolute easiest meals I've ever made, beside microwave meals that is, all I needed to do was pour three things into a pot and empty out some jars for added flavour. I didn't even add salt or pepper due to all the flavours in the balls and sauce.


Poyser Auto Service and Guest Consignor - Hank Kunst - Sat. April 13 2019 in Lougheed, Alberta by Scribner Auction Ltd.
As requested by Garland Poyser & Hank Kunst, Scribner Auction will be conducting this Dispersal Auction of Poyser's Auto Service and a variety of well maintained Farm Equipment on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. On Location at Poyser's Auto Service in Lougheed, AB (just on the North side of the tracks). There will be quality items forany Farm or Mechanic's Shop. This Auction is Unreserved and No Buyer's Fee! All of us at Scribner Auction wish Garland & Hank all the best in their retirements, and I will see YOU on Sale Day!
AGCO ALLIS 9670 Tractor; Gleaner R62 Combine (Sep Hours: 2706 / Engine Hours: 3495); 1982 International Grain Truck w/SWS Grain Box (Recent Motor); 25' International 4000 Swather; Ezee-On 24' Air Seeder; Westfield MK100-51 Auger; Kubota G4200 Diesel HST Lawn Tractor; Snow Blade; 10,000lb Kismet 4 Post Auto Lift; Accu-turn 326S Tire Changer; Ranger DST2420 Wheel Balancer; Large Variety of New & Used Tires; Engine Hoist; Tri Star AC/DC Welder; Bead Axe; Variety of Wheel Weights & Tire Repair; Advertising Signs; Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors; Rolling Shop Bench; Metal Shelving; Roll Tool Cabinet; Oil Drain Pans; Fan Belts; Gear Oil Pump; Fridge; Oil Dispensing Tanks; Large Variety of Shop Fluids; Spark Plug Wires; Ladders; Ramps; Gear Pullers; Pop Riveter; Tap & Die Set; Air Chisels; Impacts; Ultra Pro Module Tester; Impact Sockets; Soldering Iron; Fuel Pressure Tester; Shop Made Parts Washer; Shop Stool; Jack Stands; Bolts; Vises; Bench Grinder; Drill Press; Shop Supplies; Makita Chop Saw; SUN Battery Charger/Booster; Organizer Kits; Snap-On Multimeter; Auto Parts; Snap-On Scanner; Snap-On Storage Stool; Variety of Snap-On Tools; Automotive Parts; Paper Towel Dispensers; Creeper; Floor Jack; Variety of Mechanics Shop Tools; Shop Manuals; Variety of Shop Cabinets, & MUCH MORE!


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Gabrielle Glenn (ur. 28 stycznia 1989) – amerykańska lekkoatletka specjalizująca się w biegach sprinterskich.

Była członkinią amerykańskiej sztafety 4 x 100 metrów, która w 2008 sięgnęła po złoty medal mistrzostw świata juniorów. Medalistka mistrzostw NCAA.

Rekord życiowy w biegu na 100 metrów: 11,42 (17 kwietnia 2010, Greensboro).

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Bibliografia

Amerykańscy sprinterzy
Medaliści Mistrzostw Świata Juniorów w Lekkoatletyce 2008
Urodzeni w 1989

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Leicester will be Brendan Rodgers' career-defining job
Samuel James March 1, 2019 Brendan Rodgers, Leagues: EPL, Leicester City No Comments
Brendan Rodgers was appointed as Leicester City's new manager this week. The appointment of Rodgers begins a new and potentially crucial era at Leicester. The appointment of Rodgers is the first managerial appointment of Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha's time as chairman, and it sets the tone and example for Srivaddhanaprabha's many years in charge. However, the move is perhaps more career-defining for Rodgers himself. His results at Leicester will make or break his career. If he does well at Leicester, he may receive another job at a top-six club and get the chance to fulfill his potential, but if Rodgers fails, he may fall into down the ladder of managerial opportunities.
Rodgers had a quietly decent start to his managerial career, managing Chelsea youth teams before having spells in the Championship managing Watford and Reading. However, it was his spell at Swansea that truly captured the attention of Premier League fans. In his first year in Wales, Rodgers guided Swansea to the Premier League by winning the 2010/11 Championship playoff final. In his and Swansea's inaugural Premier League campaign, Rodgers led his team to an impressive 11th place finish. Liverpool rewarded Rodgers for his excellent Premier League performance at Swansea by handing him their manager's post in the summer of 2012.
Rodgers move to Liverpool began his most famous spell. The Northern Irishman managed 166 games and attained an impressive win ratio of 50% in all competitions. Rodgers best season at Anfield came in 2013/14 when he came within a few points of leading the club to their maiden Premier League title. Rodgers blended the midfield brilliance of Steven Gerrard with the potency of an in-form Daniel Sturridge and a world-class marksman in Luis Suarez. Rodgers skillfully utilized that trio to transform the fortunes of Liverpool and make them a dominant Premier League force once again. However, good times didn't last at Liverpool as key men were sold and other key players were stricken with injury, and thus Brendan Rodgers was sacked in October 2015.
No question, Rodgers' latter years in charge of Liverpool tainted his legacy and cast doubt over his talents. However, he answered many critics shortly after being appointed as manager of Celtic in 2016. In a 169 game stint across almost three years, Rodgers restored the reputation of Scottish soccer as his attractive style drew exceptional attacking talent to Glasgow. Rodgers guided Celtic to three League Cup's, two Scottish Cup's, three Scottish Premiership titles and he put them in a brilliant position to win another this season. Throughout his time at Celtic, Rodgers was linked continuously to vacant managerial jobs in England. Rodgers was even placed as an early favorite to replace Arsene Wenger when he departed Arsenal in the summer.
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The link to Arsenal typifies how highly many in the Premier League think of Rodgers. He is a well spoken but straight-talking managerial star, and he enhances his reputation year on year. Rodgers is the kind of figure that you love if you support his team but hate if you support his opposition. Such is the sheer talent and menace of the man. Rodgers seems to scrupulously prepare and never take his foot off the metaphorical accelerator. It is interesting that he has taken the manager's position at Leicester. The Foxes is a club who have done great things, and whose fans have high expectations. They have a considerably sized budget and a chance at expansion; they are the kind of club who dream of European soccer and accept little less. Claude Puel departed Leicester because he bought middle table consistency. And Craig Shakespeare was relieved of his duties for similar reasons, as was title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri.
There is little room for failure at Leicester. If Rodgers falls foul of expectations, he will become just another name in the slush pile of managerial failures. However, if Rodgers does meet expectations and qualifies for European soccer, then he will be in a position to make the leap to a big six job again. Rodgers' appointment is important for Leicester, but it is crucial for Rodgers who could use it to finally fulfill his potential of being this generation's best home grown coach.
samueljames


The radiation level in the area of the radioactive waste storage complex in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone due to the forest fire was 2.5 times higher than the permissible standards.
This was reported by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The department told that this is evidenced by radiation intelligence. The control levels established by hygienic standards were sharply exceeded due to a fire that occurred on June 29 near the Vector complex where radioactive waste is stored.
The flames covered about 25 hectares of forest. More than 100 people, 22 units of equipment, including a helicopter and two aircrafts, have been involved in extinguishing the fire element.
The units of the State Emergency Situations Service of Kyiv, as well as of the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions are included in the preparedness.


What can iUGO do for you?
iUGO Nashua presents the 3rd Annual Southern NH Food Truck Festival rolling into Holman Stadium in Nashua, NH from 1:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018.
This year, we're featuring more of your favorite food trucks from New England, live music (The Rampage Trio), a live DJ, giant yard games, a corn hole tournament, craft beer and more!
Join us for some good eats and a great time at Historic Holman Stadium.
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Mariusz Pujszo est un acteur, réalisateur et scénariste polonais né à Varsovie le .

Biographie

Mariusz Pujszo dirige deux sociétés de production, Kurka Wodna Productions et Excellent Events.
Il a été rédacteur en chef du magazine Gentleman et rédacteur en chef de Osobowosci i Sukcesy.
Il a publié un livre, en 2011, intitulé Krolowie Zycia retraçant sa vie à Paris dans les années 1980.

Famille
Sa fille Natalia Pujszo est également actrice.

Filmographie sélective

Acteur

 1977 : Wakacje
 1979 : Przyjaciele
 1981 : Biale Tango
 1982 : Paradis pour tous de Alain Jessua
 1983 : La Fiancée qui venait du froid de Charles Nemes - Syndicaliste polonais
 1984 : Une Américaine à Paris de Rick Rosenthal - le #3 diplomate
 1985 : Le Pouvoir du mal de Krzysztof Zanussi - l'ouvrier
 1989 : Roselyne et les Lions de Jean-Jacques Beineix - Le Photographe
 1993 : Le Château des oliviers - épisode #1.6 L'épreuve - Jacek Kichamski
 1997 : Comme des rois de François Velle - Roman
 2000 : Gunblast Vodka de Jean-Louis Daniel - Marek Brzeczyszczykiewicz
 2003 : Polish Kicz Projekt
 2006 : Polish Kicz Projekt Kontratakuje
 2007 : Skorumpowani
 2009 : Ojciec Mateusz
 2009 : Komisarz Blond i wszystko jasne
 2010 : Ojciec Mateusz - Strach na scenie
 2012 : Kac Wawa
 2015 : Ostatni Klaps

Réalisateur
 2003 : Polisz Kicz Projekt
 2005 :
 2006 : Polisz Kicz Projekt Kontratakuje

Scénariste
 1997 : Comme des rois
 2000 : Gunblast Vodka
 2003 : Polisz Kicz Projekt
 2005 :
 2005 : Sublokatorzy
 2006 : Francuski Numer
 2006 : Polisz Kicz Projekt Kontratakuje
 2009 : Komisarz Blond i wszystko jasne
 2015 : Ostatni Klaps

Producteur
 2005 :
 2006 : Polisz Kicz Projekt Kontratakuje

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Acteur polonais
Réalisateur polonais
Scénariste polonais de cinéma
Naissance à Varsovie
Naissance en octobre 1957


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Anderson House Museum (2-minute walk)
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George Washington University (12-minute walk)
White House (15-minute walk)
Georgetown University (23-minute walk)
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Jefferson Memorial (32-minute walk)
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Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 21 min drive
Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall) - 53 min drive
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 34 min drive
College Park, MD (CGS) - 36 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 45 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 42 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 53 min drive
Washington Union Station - 18 min drive
Alexandria Station - 27 min drive
Lorton Station - 33 min drive
Dupont Circle Station - 3 min walk
Farragut North Station - 13 min walk
Foggy Bottom Station - 15 min walk
Up to 3 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Golf lessons available nearby
The Sally - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Market - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
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Fabulous 8.6 From 2,811 reviews
The trip was great . We met friend for a pre-wedding party. we were happy with the room, but the bed was not so comfortable and the pillows too hard. Service was great and the people very friendly.
M, us1 night trip
Enjoyable business trip
I had a very nice stay here. The only thing I would suggest is to tell people not to slam the door. My neighbors had a habit of this. It's a great location in DuPont Circle and the staff were very friendly. I will come here again.
ALAINNA, us3 night business trip
Staff was excellent
Bradley, us1 night family trip
Fair 4.0
A shame what it has become...
When this hotel was the Ritz Carlton, it was fabulous. Now The Fairfax has a new owner, which "modernized" the main floor/reception/restaurant area. Gone is the charm. Its just like any other hotel now in that regard. I also had an issue as the heat did not work in my room (it blew out cold air in the middle of winter). They did change my room, but only after I spent the night in the cold (in fairness, I didn't ask them to change it until after the first night, because I "thought" the heat would eventually kick in), Also, they added in a $25/day "fee" that wasn't at all referenced when I made my reservation on Expedia. I objected but they said that's the way it is. All that to say that I had a disappointing stay...
daniel, us2 night business trip
Perfect Location 'Twixt Downtown and Georgetown
The Fairfax is perfectly located if you want easy travel to both downtown and Georgetown, and it is also a great walking neighborhood, steps from The Phillips Collection art museum. The staff is very nice. Lobby is modern but hallways and rooms are traditional and attractive. My only complaint was there was a reading lamp on one side of the king bed. Many dining choices on Connecticut Ave. and P Street.
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After a chilly evening run, I decided to experiment with a belly-warming soup for dinner. One of my favorites is the Tom Yum soup that most Thai restaurants serve. Not being someone who likes to follow recipes, I attempted to recreate something similar that could satisfy my craving. I also wanted to feel full, so I decided that adding buckwheat soba noodles to it would make it a more complete meal than the soup which is normally just broth and shrimp and a few veggies. As always, this recipe is really just a concept and can be played with as you see fit. I'll give you a list of ingredients I used and a basic idea- and you can run with it from there. This turned out wonderful but (note to self) next time I will only add the noodles to the portion I plan to eat because the following day, the remaining noodles had pretty much sucked all of the soup up and I had to add some water to reconstitute it.
Let that all simmer for 20 minutes or so and them drop in a pound of cleaned shrimp. Continue to simmer until the shrimp turn pink and curl up.
Put a cup of raw baby spinach in a big bowl. Add a scoop of noodles on top of that. Fill the rest of the bowl with the soup and finish with a little hot sauce. Voila. Yum. Well, Tom Yum. Sort of.
P.S. I think next time I will also add some baby corn and straw mushrooms to this.


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Dandruff is dead skin from the scalp that flakes off into the hair. As a person scratches their head, white (sometimes yellow) flakes typically release from the scalp or hair and onto clothing or other areas off the body. This can lead to a feeling of uneasy, embarrassment, and other personal issues. While dandruff can be a huge annoyance to deal with, there are many ways to rid your head of those unwanted flakes. Before we discuss home remedies for dandruff, let's look at some commonly believed causes of dandruff.
Fungus – A fungus called Malassezia (a yeast) resides in the scalp of many people and is beleived to be one of the major causes of dandruff. This fungus causes the scalp skin to rapidly shed and create itching.
Eczema – Scalp eczema results in the inflammation of the skin, itching and typically yellow flaking.
Oily skin – This is a common cause of dandruff. Dandruff can occur when oil is excessively produced from glands adjacent to your hair follicles. Dandruff flakes occur or become noticeable when the skin cells build up and mold together by the oil to create a larger flake.
Irregualar Sampooing – Not washing your hair enough can lead to an oily scalp and a build up of dead, flaky skin.
Adverse reactions to products put into the hair.
Psoriasis – This cause accelerated skin cell growth resulting in flaky skin.
Dandruff can be treated with an over-the-counter shampoo. Several brands are on the market with different active ingredients that will work for many people to control dandruff. However, there are a few methods you may want to try at home before paying for expensive shampoo.
Once again baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) appears as a home remedy. Simply form a paste with a tablespoon of baking soda and enough water to create the paste. Use the paste on already wet hair by working it into the scalp. Let it sit on the scalp and your hair for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Use it two to three times a week until the dandruff is eliminated. Baking soda is a natural method to cleanse your hair of oils, dirt and dead skin.
Apple cider vinegar is believed to be beneficial to eliminate dandruff, particularly caused by yeast. This is because vinegar is acidic and potentially has the ability to create an unwelcoming environment for yeast growth. It is also believed to have enzymes that can kill skin fungus. Always use organic apple cider vinegar to ensure pure ingredients and to avoid ingredients that will negate the positive attributes. To apply it to your hair, dilute it with water using a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar. For example, mix one cup apple cider vinegar with one cup water. You can then place the mixer into a spray bottle and apply it to your hair, making sure to spray the scalp and not just the hair. Let the mixture sit in your hair for 10 minutes and then rinse. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week until dandruff disappears.
Aspirin does more than alleviate a pesky headache. It also can rid the scalp of those irritating dandruff flakes. Aspirin contains salicylates, which is also an active ingredient in some dandruff shampoos. Use a clean hammer, mortar & pestle, or similar instrument to break down 2-3 aspirin into a fine powder. Add it to your normal shampoo and use the mixture whenever you wash your hair. Rinse your hair until the shampoo/aspirin is removed.
Lemons are acidic by nature and can restore pH levels to normal while reducing oils. Lemons are believed to be beneficial to combating common fungus causing dandruff problems. Squeeze the juice from several lemons (discard the seeds) and apply to the scalp about once a week. Rinse the juice out after 10 – 15 minutes.
Aloe vera is a good home remedy for dandruff because it has the ability to moisturize the scalp to prevent dryness while providing itch relief. Aloe vera also is able to hinder fungal or yeast growth that can cause dandruff. The best way to use aloe vera is straight from the leaf by extracting its natural gel. The gel is located in the center of the leaf so you will have to slice the leaf lengthwise to expose the gel (see the video below). Apply the aloe vera gel directly to the scalp and massage it in. Leave it in the scalp for at least 20 minutes and rinse it out. You can also use store bought aloe vera, but it is best to buy 100% pure organic.
Studies have found that probiotics (live cultures) may be beneficial to reducing dandruff. One study found that the probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei was very effective at reducing the yeast responsible for creating dandruff. Probiotics are found in foods like yogurt, kefir, some cottage cheese, sauerkraut, and miso soup. Not all strains of the many probiotics have been studied for their ability to deter dandruff. However, supplements are available that contain multiple strains per capsule (including Lactobacillus paracasei) that may be beneficial just by the pure volume of probiotics. Alternatively, you can test foods containing probiotics by eating them regularly and monitoring if dandruff subsides.
This website is only for educational purposes only. Any medical problems should be discussed and evaluated by a qualified medical professional. We do not provide medical advice. Consult a medical professional prior to using the remedies or treatments provided on vinegarandbakingsoda.com.


notSupermum: My granny would be so proud ~ I'm finally an -ologist.
My granny would be so proud ~ I'm finally an -ologist.
So, a couple of days ago I was contacted via Twitter by ToysRus to ask if I would like to be a Toyologist? Like? I'd love to - now I finally have an -ology!
There's now a shiny new badge on the sidebar of my blog, and we've been invited to meet all of the other Toyologists soon at a tea party. I can't wait to meet the other families and to pick up our first lot of goodies. I'm curious to know what my girls will be asked to test as they seem to be quite a lot older than the other children. I even check with ToysRUs that they knew my girls were 10 and 13 and asked if we still qualify, which happily we do.
Toys R Us selected a number of Digital Mums from across the UK to drive their online social media activity. It's a new programme called "Toys R Us Toyologists". We're a mixture of stay-at-home mums, working mums, full time lawyers and more, but all of us are mums who are active within the blogosphere and social media space.
We are being given toys to try out with our kids, to review, and have been asked to share our experiences, which hopefully you will enjoy reading about!
Geoffrey Giraffe also has his own Facebook page where you will be able to catch up with the latest news from ToysRus. And us Toyologists will be working our fingers to be bone *cough* to bring you the latest toy reviews. Don't worry, we'll be okay.


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My First Visit from Environmental Health: A Case Study
By: Maggie Lonsdale BA (hons) - Updated: 13 May 2012 | *Discuss
Your first visit from the local authority environmental health officer is not a day to get excited about, but it is important none the less. All restaurants in the UK have to comply with the rules and regulations relating to food hygiene and food standards, as laid out by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
When Bernard West opened his gourmet burger restaurant in West London, he knew to expect a visit from his local environmental health officer after he was sent a letter to inform him that a visit was imminent.
Bernard told us, "I have always focused on the health, safety and hygiene of my restaurant, so it wasn't that I was concerned that my standards weren't up to scratch, it was more the idea that all aspects of my business were going to be scrutinised. I knew I didn't have anything to hide, but it's really scary to think that these people can close you down."
Worrying About the First Visit
In fact, very few restaurants are closed down by environmental health as those with failing standards are given strict instructions and time frames to deal with their issues and most are able to turn their businesses around. However, in London alone, around 40 % of restaurants inspected get given a written warning. As environmental health officers have the power to caution, serve notices of prohibition and, ultimately, close down restaurants, this is not something to be taken lightly.
Bernard continued, "I didn't want to run one of those restaurants that had pretty low standards most of the time and then went crazy with the bleach just before the environmental health officer came! We had strict rules for food rotation, labelling and preparation. We also kept separate sinks for food washing and hand washing, not to mention the various cloths and paper towels! I was pretty confident that we were doing everything right, but I still had a sleepless night before the inspection."
As it turned out, Bernard did not need to worry – his environmental health inspected gave his restaurant 4 out of 5 stars and the only comments were to ensure the dishwasher filter was cleaned each day, rather than every other day.
'Scores on the Doors' Scheme in London Boroughs
Many London Boroughs have adopted the 'Scores on the doors' scheme which allows all environmental inspections to be seen online, with the marks out of ten, by any member of the public. This scheme has seen some improvement of standards, although it has been noted that those at the top end are better and those at the bottom are worse.
Bernard concluded, "I was pleased to see just how thorough the inspection was – the officer was pulling out all the appliances and using all these swabs in different places. I was proud to get a good score, although I expected to because we take the matter very seriously here. I feel that if we are charging £8.50 for a burger, not only does it have to be the best burger, but every part of the service needs to be impeccable."
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MPS enters deal with U.S. on discipline of black students
MPS has had some of the highest suspension rates for African-American students in the nation in recent years.
MPS enters deal with U.S. on discipline of black students MPS has had some of the highest suspension rates for African-American students in the nation in recent years. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://jsonl.in/2mFkrnm
Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 8:21 a.m. CT Jan. 17, 2018 | Updated 2:07 p.m. CT Jan. 17, 2018
MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver(Photo: Milwaukee Public Schools)
Milwaukee Public Schools has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights to resolve a complaint that it discriminated against black students in suspensions and other disciplinary actions.
Under the terms of the agreement, MPS must, among other things, improve its monitoring and data collection, better train staff, update its disciplinary policies and develop early identification and intervention strategies for students at risk for behavioral problems.
Superintendent Darienne Driver said she is confident MPS can reduce the racial disparities in discipline in the district, which has had among the highest suspension rates in the country in recent years.
"We have to. It's not optional," Driver said after Tuesday's meeting of the school board's Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation, where she briefed members on the agreement.
"A number of initiatives we have in place are intended to address this," she said. "It's everything from the office of black and Latino male achievement to mindfulness ... and the work we've been doing on implicit bias and building relationships. It all speaks to that."
Research suggests that out-of-school suspension and expulsion rates contribute to the gaping achievement gaps between black and white students in Milwaukee and across the country.
While MPS has dramatically reduced overall suspensions over the last decade, the racial disparities have persisted. In the 2015-'16 school year, black students made up 53.4% of MPS' student body but 80% of its suspensions and 87% of its expulsions, according to the latest data available at the state Department of Public Instruction.
Those disparities have been widely reported over the years. But Tuesday's meeting appeared to be the first time the administration has publicly acknowledged the existence of the nearly 3-year-old federal investigation.
At least two board members said they could not recall ever being told of the probe. Others, including the committee's chair, Carol Voss, and vice chair Larry Miller, did not return telephone calls seeking information.
"I was not aware of it," said Michael Bonds, who was president of the board when the district was first notified in the summer of 2014.
Driver said she learned of the probe during the transition between then-Superintendent Gregory Thornton and her.
The investigation appears to have been initiated by a complaint, but it is not clear by whom. A spokesman for the Department of Education did not provide additional information, saying the case is ongoing, and the agency did not yet respond to a Freedom of Information Request from the Journal Sentinel.
An open records request to MPS produced just one document as of Wednesday: the eight-page resolution agreement.
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The investigation came in the wake of a 2014 report by the U.S. Department of Education, which found that MPS and other districts across the country suspended black students at considerably higher rates than their white peers.
According to that report, African-American students in MPS represented 56% of its enrollment in 2011-'12 but 85% of students who were given multiple out-of-school suspensions. Conversely, it said, white students represented 14% of MPS' enrollment but only 5% of those with multiple suspensions.
A 2015 report by the Civil Rights Project at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that MPS had the highest rate of suspension of black students in grades K-8 among districts with large numbers of elementary school students. Wisconsin had the highest rate of suspensions for black high schoolers, it said. MPS posted an average high school suspension rate of 33%, more than three times the national average.
The agreement sets out an aggressive timeline for the district, with deadlines beginning Feb. 1, when it is required to designate a districtwide supervisor to implement the district's disciplinary policies.
By March 16, MPS must ensure that all school staff employ a range of corrective measures before referring a student for discipline "unless it can be documented that the safety of students and/or staff is threatened" or if it's the only way to remedy the disruption in the educational environment.
It must develop a plan to tailor school-based services in a way that curtails suspensions by March 30. And that plan could have implications for class sizes and staffing levels of social workers, guidance counselors, school safety officers and mental health workers, according to the agreement.
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These lots have been imported from outside of the … Read more PRESIDENT CASIMIR-PERIER'S CAFFIERI CHENETS
A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS
ATTRIBUTED TO PHILIPPE CAFFIERI, CIRCA 1770
Modelled as a seated dog and cat respectively, each on a draped and panelled base applied with laurel branches, raised on spirally-fluted toupie feet
15 in. (38 cm.) high
Jean Casimir-Perier (1847-1907), President of France (1894-95), thence by descent to his wife until sold,
The sale of Madame X [Casimir-Perier], Paris, Hôtel Drouot, Me F. Lair-Dubreuil, 14 juin 1912, lot 43.
The collection of Monsieur et Madame Henry Viguier, sold Paris (sale no. 3), Hôtel Drouot, 27-28 March 1968, lot 25.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Svend Eriksen, Early Neo-Classicism in France, London, 1974, p. 357, fig. 223.
Hans Ottomeyer et Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Die Bronzearbeiten des Spätbarock und Klassizismus, vol. 1, Munich, 1986, p. 201, fig. 3.14.12.
Reinier Baarsen, Paris 1650-1900, Decorative Arts in the Rijksmuseum, New Haven and London, Yale University Press, 2013, p. 394-397, cat. n° 95.
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer's premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
The playful design of these finely chased chenets is derived from the celebrated 18th century model by Jacques Caffieri. Modelled with a seated dog and cat, the original model was recorded in a 1755 inventory taken from Jacques Caffieri's workshop. His son Philippe Caffieri supplied a pair of chenets featuring a cat and poodle, probably of the same model than the present lot, to the Prince de Condé in 1773, at a cost of 1,120 livres (S. Eriksen, Early Neo-Classicism in France, London, 1974, p. 357 pl. 223). Three closely related examples, including one virtually identical dog with its original block feet, are illustrated in H. Ottomeyer and P. Proschel,Vergoldete Bronzen, vol. 1, Munich, 1986, p.201. Further examples were sold in the Collection of the Late Thelma Chrysler Foy, Parke Bernet, 13-16 May 1959, lot 293.
The present firedogs were in the collection of Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier (1847-1907), who served as President of France from 1894 to 1895. He was born in Paris, the son of Auguste Casimir-Perier, the grandson of Casimir Pierre Perier, premier of king Louis Philippe, and the great grandson of Claude Périer, one of the founders of the Bank of France. In 1873 Perier married Hélène Perier-Vitet (1854-1912), a fellow member of the affluent Parisian bourgeoisie. Following his political retirement, they resided in the imposing château de Vizille, in Isère, where they frequently entertained members the capital's high society.
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Q: CygWin: grep command shows some "binary file coincidence" message I have been googling about this, but, maybe due to my spanish version of CygWin/Windows, I have not been able to find a solution.
I have latest (December 2014) CygWin 32 bits installed, and it seems there is some problem with its grep command.
As you know, CygWin shell can run both Windows and Linux commands, so I am trying to filter the results of my services list command, with this results:
$ sc query state= all | grep "stopped" -i
Coincidencia en el fichero binario (entrada estándar)

I think this message translates to: Binary file match (standard input).
If I try from a Windows shell (using only Windows commands):
C:\Users\Luis-> sc query state= all | find "stopped" /i
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED

... I obtain the correct results.
This is the CygWin embedded grep version:
$ grep -V
grep (GNU grep) 2.21
Copyright (C) 2014 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
Licencia GPLv3+: GPL de GNU versión 3 o posterior

I have found some sort of workaround by downloading UnxUtils and using its grep 32bit-Windows version:
$ PathToUNXUtils="/cygdrive/d/Utilidades/UnxUtils/"

$ "$PathToUNXUtils"grep -V
grep (GNU grep) 2.5.1
Copyright 1988, 1992-1999, 2000, 2001 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

$ sc query state= all | "$PathToUNXUtils"grep "stopped" -i | more.com
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED
        ESTADO                       : 1  STOPPED

But, well... I think the appropriate way to solve this would be to make the original CygWin's grep version work as it must.
What is going on here? Should I download and compile the latest grep version as last hope?

A: How to grep a text file which contains some binary data?

Syntax
grep [options] PATTERN [FILE...]
grep [options] [-e PATTERN | -f FILE] [FILE...]
Options

...

-a
--text
Process a binary file as if it were text; this is equivalent
         to the --binary-files=text option.

Using the above option will allow grep to ignore any strange characters that prevent grep working as expected.
So the following should work:
sc query state= all | grep "stopped" -i --text

Or:
sc query state= all | grep "stopped" -a -i

Source StackOverflow answer How to grep a text file which contains some binary data? by paxdiablo and grep - Search file(s) for specific text.


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Q: How to surround with quotes the second word of every line (Vim)? In other words, how do I get form this:
isDefault 初期設定
none 無
buyNow すぐ購入

To this?
isDefault '初期設定'
none '無'
buyNow 'すぐ購入'

EDIT:
I only know how to do that to the first line:
:%s/\<\w\+\>/'&'/

A: \w can't match Japanese characters. So, I would use \s.*$ to match word after space in each line. Here is the command
:%s/\(\s\+\)\(.*\)$/\1'\2'