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25 John Muir Quotes-Inspirational quotes are loved by everyone across the world. You can find various such quotes on the internet that inspire you and give satisfaction and love. Let use seem some wonderful John Muir Quotes in this post below.
John Muir who was born in 1838 was a main force in the efforts of preserving Sequoia national forest, Yosemite Valley, in California where he has his home. He was also founder of Sierra Club, which is the most important organization that fights for wilderness preservation, conservation and wildlife. You can also find his name of nature monuments everywhere in the United States, Muir Beach and Muir Woods of Northern California are some of them. He was one of the main forces to convince the government to pass the bill for all National Parks. His ability in writing the significance of nature was appreciated by everyone and we have highlighted some of the inspirational John Muir Quotes below here.
25 John Muir Quotes
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees." John Muir
"Going to the mountains is going home." John Muir
"I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong." John Muir
Hunter S Thompson Quotes And Sayings
"Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen." John Muir
"The mountains are fountains not only of rivers and fertile soil, but of men." John Muir
"The power of imagination makes us infinite." John Muir
"The sun shines not on us but in us." John Muir
"There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation's braggart lords." John Muir
"Who publishes the sheet-music of the winds or the music of water written in river-lines?" John Muir
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." John Muir
George Carlin Quotes And Sayings
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." John Muir
"Nothing truly wild is unclean." John Muir
"Hidden in the glorious wildness like unmined gold." John Muir
"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread." John Muir
"How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!" John Muir
Helen Keller Quotes And Sayings
"Sheep, like people, are ungovernable when hungry." John Muir
"When California was wild, it was the floweriest part of the continent." John Muir
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe." John Muir
"Of all the paths you take in life,make sure a few of them are dirt." John Muir
"Wilderness is a necessity… there must be places for human beings to satisfy their souls…" John Muir
"None of Nature's landscapes are ugly so long as they are wild." John Muir
"God never made an ugly landscape. All that sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild." John Muir
"The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." John Muir
"Come to the woods, for here is rest." John Muir
The Yosemite of 1912 mentioned, " Everybody needs bread and beauty, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike"
Samuel Hall Young in Alaska Days With John Muir in the year 1915 mentioned, "Keep close to Nature's heart, and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods, wash your spirit clean".
The Atlantic Monthly in 1898, "God never made an ugly landscape. All that the sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild".
Travels in Alaska of 1915, ""When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty. "
From One of the unpublished journals in 1938, ""The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. "
Another unpublished post, "I know that our bodies were made to thrive only in pure air, and the scenes in which pure air is found."
Wow, all these quotes can goose bumps to anyone reading them. Everyone does not have the ability and knowledge to write such things. These inspirational quotes are more than enough to inspire someone to change their life for good.


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Hello! I am thrilled to bring you a special message from Anymom...the author behind the new PANS/PANDAS book: Shadow Syndromes. The subtitle of the book is "Shining a Light on PANS and Other Inflammation Based Illnesses Plaguing Today's Youth", and that is what the book does...shines a light. It illuminates minds about PANS, PANDAS, and other conditions. The Shadow Syndromes … [Read more...]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANDAS SUCKS! The PANDAS Sucks Blog is 4 years old today. It was born on 10/9/13...the very first PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day. PANDAS Sucks exists to tell our collective story about PANDAS/PANS. How it affects our children. How it affects our families. How it affects us personally and changes us. How it affects everything. How we ALL can heal and recover. We work … [Read more...]
Your Words: That Boy, Do You See Him?
While every PANDAS/PANS family experiences this medical condition differently, there are many familiar aspects that we all share. One of those things we share is how difficult it seems to be for anybody to actually see what PANDAS/PANS is doing to our kids and to our families. There is a kind of blindness when it comes to others seeing and acknowledging the effects of … [Read more...]
Self-Care for Caregivers (#2): 25 Self-Care Ideas That Take 10 Minutes Or Less
This Self-Care for Caregivers series encourages PANDAS/PANS Caregivers to TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES while they are taking care of others. It's a lot like how when you fly on an airplane that you are told that in the event of an emergency to put on your own oxygen mask before assisting those sitting beside you. When you are frazzled and stressed, it affects everything you do and … [Read more...]
When The Doctor Says IT'S NOT PANDAS!
It can be frustrating for parents to KNOW that there is something medically wrong with your child. Many end up researching everything themselves and find PANDAS as a possible answer. But sometimes doctors will not even say that it could be PANDAS. For whatever reason, many doctors might choose ignore PANDAS as a diagnostic option even when faced with what seems like a clear cut … [Read more...]
Your Words: The Blue Door Fiasco (Guest Blog by Julie)
"Do you allow for guest bloggers?" I got the email last night from my new friend, Julie, a possible (probable) PANDAS Mom. I said, "Yas. Less work for me. lol." Then I told her that it really was about the same amount of work minus all the experiences and writing it. I still have to set it and wrestle with WordPress, which can be a process sometimes. Omg. Anyway, something … [Read more...]
Your Words: PANDAS Sucks Because…. (#23)
Yet another installment of Your Words: PANDAS Sucks Because.... In this series, we share the reasons we think PANDAS Sucks. Unfortunately for PANDAS/PANS Families, but fortunately for this series, there will forever be things for us list out as to why PANDAS Sucks so much. PANDAS Sucks exists to tell our collective story about PANDAS/PANS. How it affects our children. How it … [Read more...]
Your Words: Where's Joy's Joy? by Vicki
Your Words is a PANDAS Sucks series gives you opportunities to tell your story or give commentary in YOUR WORDS. It's good to see what others are going through so you can know that you are not alone. It can be cathartic to read the guest blogs and to write them. If you want to share your story, just click here. And if you don't want to use your real name for privacy purposes, … [Read more...]
PANDAS Silver Linings #5
With PANDAS Silver Linings, we share life lessons, inspirational quotes or songs, recovery milestones, and smiles that have been brought to our faces. We can also thank others in the PANDAS/PANS Community that help us and lead us while we're figuring all of this stuff out for our kids. Basically, a PANDAS Silver Lining is anything that brings LIGHT to our DARK Days of … [Read more...]
Your Words: Let's Hear It for the Dads!
Happy Father's Day! Let's Hear it for the Dads! The PANDADs, that is. (Thanks to Marcel for somewhat coining the term PANDADs. He's a pretty cool dude and super PANDAD himself!) Today's "Your Words" PANDAS Sucks blog is dedicated to the special fellas in our lives that we Moms and other Caregivers share all of the PANDAS/PANS Pandemonium with in our day-to-day lives. It's … [Read more...]

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Nothing like the childhood of most children I encounter through my work.
People often tell me that children in the west are spoilt. "Vizziati" And it is true. But the bottom line is, I don't know what life is going to throw their way. I don't know what things I wont be able to protect them from, so I'm not about to go about making their life difficult just for the sake of it. I'll teach them values. I'll try to teach them as much as I can about the world, justice, and their debt for having been born privileged, on the right side of the fence. And I will let them enjoy their lazy long summer days in the sun. Let it soak in their skin and their soul. They'll at least have that when the rainy days come.
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M G Kulkarni, president of the north Maharashtra unit of the Laghu Udyog Bharti, said, "The state needs to differentiate between the real industrialists and investors. Investors buy plots in the MIDC's industrial estates, but do not start operations. After a few years, they sell plots to others. They buy land or plots not to run industries, but as an investment and to make profit."
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Committee Members
John Fisher – Chair
John joined BCS in 2008 after returning to the UK from Kuwait, where he had sung with a choir for the previous nine years. John sings tenor. He is also chair of the Joint Concert Committee, which manages events run jointly with our sister choir, the Chorleywood Choral Society.
Jill Glenn – Vice Chair
Jill sings second soprano, and has been with the choir since May 2009, having finally summoned up the courage to join after being a regular member of the audience for several years. She finds rehearsals both challenging and exhilarating. Jill also prepares the publicity material and programmes for BCS.
Linda Williams – Treasurer
Linda has been a member of BCS for 15 years, and sings second soprano. Her other interest is drama, and she has acted on the amateur stage all her life – so particularly appreciates the fact that in the choir she doesn't have to learn the words!
Fiona Sims – Secretary
Keith Goates – Membership Secretary
Maggie Bowgen
Maggie rediscovered her love of singing when she joined the Berkhamsted Choral Society in 2010, as part of the alto section. The standards of music that are achieved by a non-auditioning choir never cease to amaze her, as well as the warmth and friendliness that she has met since joining. By becoming a committee member she hopes to help contribute to the continuing success of such a vibrant choir.
Julia Boyce
In spite of her life-long love of choral music Julia had not belonged to a choir since her student days until she joined BCS in 2003. She sings soprano and amongst her favourites are works by Vivaldi, Pergolesi and Fauré. Julia has also served as Librarian for BCS. She spent most of her working life in education, in both teaching and administration, and is now retired and a proud grandmother of five.
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Bill sings second bass, and brings a diverse knowledge of technical matters for the choir and committee's benefit.


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The tea party is an institution with a long and storied history. No, not that one. Whether it be in the heady days of the Raj, the rarified air of an afternoon sitting at the Dorchester or, indeed, putting your headdress on and dumping it all in Boston Harbour, the ritual of water, herbs and company is well ingrained and widely followed. The Tea Party on Singapore's Pasir Panjang Road might not have the heritage of the aforementioned brewfests – they've only been open since 2013, so give them a break – but they have the repertoire down to a tea. That means scones and cakes for the sweet toothed among us, plus plenty of cafe classics for those with a bigger appetite: we'd advise heading along to Pasir Panjang on a Saturday for their all-day brunch. Found just steps from Pasir Panjang station on the Circle Line, The Tea Party is easy to reach. Book a table now.
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Men are exposed daily to the effects of estrogen through cosmetics and fragrances (his shampoo, shaving cream, aftershave, cologne, fabric softeners, scented laundry detergents). Then there are the estrogens in meat, pesticides, plastics and municipal water supplies. If he's gained weight in the belly, the fat cells there are busy converting his testosterone to estrogen. If his hormones are becoming unbalanced he will be gaining weight, growing breasts, losing muscle and sex drive, feeling moody, and spending more time on the couch. The last thing that a middle-aged man needs is a regular dose of estrogen, even a small one.
Hormone Transference to Children
to children can have serious consequences. For boys, who again are already over-exposed to estrogenic chemicals in the environment, even small amounts of estrogen can block normal development of male characteristics and stimulate weight gain and breast growth. For girls, exposure to excess estrogen can cause early puberty and menstruation, a known risk factor for breast and ovarian cancer later in life. In children, exposure to
gels or creams can cause enlargement of the genitalia (penis or clitoris), premature development of pubic hair, advanced bone age, increased libido, and aggressive behavior.
Hormone Transference to Pets
cream is also easily transferred to pets. The most common symptoms of excess estrogen in pets, male and female, are enlarged breasts and weight gain.
transfer to pets can cause aggressive behavior and enlargement of the genitalia.
What about Progesterone Cream Transfer Effects?
Progesterone does not have gender effects, although it can "wake up" estrogen receptors. When a woman is in her third trimester of pregnancy, the placenta is producing 300 mg of progesterone a day so we know it's safe for the fetus. Progesterone is also the most lipophilic of the hormones, so it is absorbed through the skin more rapidly than the other hormones. Progesterone opposes or balances the effects of estrogen, which is a benefit when we are exposed to so many environmental estrogens.
In spite of the relative safety and benefits of progesterone cream, it's still not wise to transfer it to others who may not need it. We don't have research on the effects of progesterone on children, men and pets, and it's unwise to make assumptions that it is safe based on theory. There are many men who use a little bit of progesterone cream daily, but hopefully they are aware of the dose they are taking and are testing their hormone levels at least twice a year. Using progesterone cream should be a conscious choice, not a random act of transfer!
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A chinese laser cutter
A couple years ago I purchased a laser cutter/engraver for use on a few projects that I was contracted to develop. It's been a great tool in the workshop for RC airplanes as well as many household items. You can find some of the products I've used it for over at Foam-Flite.
I often get questions about how the machine works so while I was out in the workshop the other day I grabbed my phone and recorded a YouTube live video of the basics of how it works. This is not by any means a full overview of how it works or how I use it but I hoped it would give just enough of an insight into how my Chinese Laser works.
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Instagram is a social media platform that's all about visual content—a trend which is definitely on the rise in 2016. While your feed can tell a story or even bring certain emotions to life for your viewers, it's ultimately all of these factors that come together to create the perfect opportunity to grow your brand awareness.
Are you a beauty blogger, makeup artist, or even a nail guru like myself? Then this post is ideal for you! Today, I'm sharing some top tips on how you can use your Instagram feed to grow your brand and it's all about the photos, darling. Here are a few tips on how to keep your branded photos at their most beautiful with the BeFunky Photo Editor.
Editing Your Photos
Making your photos pop on Instagram is a MUST! In a sea of photos, you need to help yours stand out among the rest. And since we know bright photos tend to outperform their less than stellar counterparts, it's more crucial than ever to adjust the brightness and increase color saturation of your photos like I've done below. Head to the Edit panel of the Photo Editor:
1. Optimize Your Lighting
Adjust your lighting settings by increasing the highlights in your photo using the Exposure tool. Just play around with the sliders until you've reached your desired level of effect, and voila!
2. Play Around With Color
You can also select the Color tool in the Photo Editor to really make your colors stand out. Adjust the hue, saturation or even temperature here to keep consistent with your brand's guidelines and aesthetic.
All I have to do is simply increase the saturation by a few notches before I can watch my photo really come to life! Be careful not to overdo it with the color, though: an over-saturated photo isn't exactly easy on the eyes, either.
3. Crop and Size Your Photos
BeFunky helps ensure your photos are the perfect size and shape for many different social media platforms. Instagram in particular showcases your photos in a perfect 1x1 square ratio, so to get the best look for your photo you'll want to choose the Crop tool in the Photo Editor to get the same shape for every upload. This ensures your online portfolio has a cohesive layout and look!
Choose from a basic 1x1 square ratio, the "Golden Ratio" or many more.
4. Consistency is Key
Instagram is a completely visual platform used by millions of people around the world. It's important to keep consistent when uploading your images so they don't get lost in the ever-continuing feed of photos. Posting 2-3 times a day helps to grow your following, keep your photos at the top of the feed, and increase your chances of brand awareness! You can even choose to implement an exact schedule which creates anticipation and expectation for your audience.
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The Global Relief Foundation (GRF) is incorporated in Bridgeview, Illinois, in 1992. The US government will later claim that its founders had previously worked with Maktab al-Khidamat (MAK)/ Al-Kifah, which was the precursor to al-Qaeda (see Late 1984). By 2000, the US branch of GRF will report over $5 million in annual contributions, and 90% of that will be sent overseas. [9/11 Commission, 8/21/2004, pp. 89-90 ] The FBI's Chicago office first became aware of GRF in the mid-1990s due to GRF's connection to MAK/ Al-Kifah and other alleged radical militant links. After discovering a series of calls between GRF officials and others with terrorist links, the Chicago office opens a full field investigation in 1997. FBI agents begin physically monitoring the GRF office and searching through its trash. But the Chicago agents are repeatedly obstructed by FBI headquarters, which takes six months to a year to approve routine requests such as searches for GRF's telephone and bank records. The Chicago agents get more help from foreign countries where the GRF has offices, and largely based on this overseas information, they conclude the GRF is funding terrorism overseas. They submit a request for a FISA warrant to step up surveillance, but it takes a full year for the warrant to be approved. After getting the approval, they begin electronic surveillance as well. By late 1999, they are convinced that the GRF executive director Mohammad Chehade is a member of both Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya and al-Qaeda. For instance, Chehade called a mujaheddin leader closely tied to bin Laden, and there were calls between GRF and Wadih El-Hage, bin Laden's former personal secretary and one of the 1998 African embassy bombers. Searching through GRF's trash, the agents find evidence that GRF has bought sophisticated military-style handheld radios and sent them to Chechnya. By the start of 2001, the agents are convinced that GRF is funding militant groups, but they are unable to prove where the money is going overseas. They cannot make a formal request for bank records in other countries because they are conducting an intelligence investigation, not a criminal investigation. The Chicago agents want to travel to Europe to meet with officials investigating GRF there, but they are not allowed to go. Their superiors site budget constraints. In late spring 2001, the FISA warrant is not extended, effectively ending any chance the FBI could act against GRF before 9/11. No reason has been given why the warrant was not extended, but around this time FBI headquarters do not even submit a valid FISA application for GRF put forth by the FBI's Detroit office (see March 2000). [9/11 Commission, 8/21/2004, pp. 89-94 ] The GRF's offices in the US and overseas will be shut down shortly after 9/11 (see December 14, 2001). In 2004, it will be reported that Chehade is still living in the US and has not been charged with any crimes. [Metro Times, 3/17/2004]
Entity Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya, Al-Qaeda, FBI Headquarters, Wadih El-Hage, Global Relief Foundation, Maktab al-Khidamat, Mohammad Chehade, FBI Chicago field office
Timeline Tags: Complete 911 Timeline
FBI agents in Chicago are already investigating the Illinois-based Global Relief Foundation (GRF) for linked to al-Qaeda and other radical militant groups (see 1997-Late Spring 2001), when they discover a connection to Detroit. They find that GRF executive director Mohammad Chehade, a suspected al-Qaeda operative, is calling two people in the Detroit area, GRF's unnamed spiritual leader and Rabih Haddad, a major GRF fund raiser. Based on this lead, in March 2000, the FBI's Detroit office opens a full field investigation on these two subjects. A Detroit agent also applies for a FISA warrant on the two subjects to conduct electronic surveillance on them. But the FISA applications are not approved until just after 9/11 because FBI headquarters does not formally submit the request until then. The Detroit agent is never given a reason for the delay. In fact, FBI headquarters agents tell him the application looks good and repeatedly say that they are working on it. The agent will later tell the 9/11 Commission he "believes [the delay] caused him to miss a great opportunity to gather critical intelligence and substantially limited the Detroit investigation of GRF before 9/11." [9/11 Commission, 8/21/2004, pp. 93-94 ] The GRF's offices in the US and overseas will be shut down shortly after 9/11 (see December 14, 2001). Haddad will be imprisoned for 19 months for an immigration violation and then deported. [Metro Times, 3/17/2004]
Entity Tags: Global Relief Foundation, Rabih Haddad, Mohammad Chehade, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Al-Qaeda, FBI Headquarters, FBI Detroit field office, FBI Chicago field office
US intelligence had been investigating the US-based Global Relief Foundation (GRF) long before 9/11 for links to al-Qaeda and other radical militant groups (see 1997-Late Spring 2001 and March 2000).The plan is to shut down a number of GRF's overseas offices while continuing to monitor the GRF's main office in Illinois and see how that office reacts to the overseas shutdowns. But on December 13, 2001, New York Times reporter Philip Shenon calls the Illinois office one day before the planned raids and asks them to comment about an imminent crack down on the charity (see December 3-14, 2001). The FBI quickly decides that the GRF is destroying documents after the tip-off, and they hastily arrange a raid on the Illinois office and the overseas offices the next day. Since the GRF and the Illinois-based Benevolence International Foundation (BIF) are considered to be closely linked, the BIF US office is raided and shut down at the same time, and the houses of GRF executive director Mohammad Chehade and BIF executive director Enaam Arnaout are searched. GRF fund-raiser Rabih Haddad is detained on the basis of overstaying a visa while Arnaout remains free in the US. [9/11 Commission, 8/21/2004, pp. 98-100 ] October 18, 2002, the Treasury Department will officially designate GRF a terrorism financier. It will do the same to BIF on November 19, 2002. The UN also soon lists both groups as linked to al-Qaeda. [9/11 Commission, 8/21/2004, pp. 98-100 ] Haddad will be imprisoned for 19 months and then deported for the immigration violation. [Metro Times, 3/17/2004]
Entity Tags: Global Relief Foundation, Al-Qaeda, Benevolence International Foundation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Rabih Haddad, Enaam Arnaout, Mohammad Chehade, Philip Shenon
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Wow, I am bowled over by volume and variety of responses to my midday post-practice whine break. Lots of perspectives offered, and none of them mean or judgemental, which might be attributable to the fact that I have turned off anonymous commenting. Behind the veil of anonymity, people will say things that they would never ordinarily want to be heard (read) saying. Faced with accountability, people will censor themselves. Interesting that the consciences/superego/yamas/call-it-what-you-will carries not nearly as much power as the desire to be perceived in a certain light. When it comes to shaping behavior, the externals seem to be far more weighty than the internals.
Anyway, my favorite comment is from Karen, who suggested that I just enjoy Supta Kurmasana for a while. Why not, right? I mean, I have been longing to feel it for so long. Now, I have my wish. It stung to read it. The truth hurts. It's like, wow, what's gotten into me anyway? Why am I being so graspy? So desperate to add more to my repertoire?
I have to say that I have been struggling in the past few days. Not with the physical practice. That's been great. But with motivation. And desire to practice. This happens to me every time I finally "get" a pose. It happened after I finally bound by myself in Marichyasana C. Same with Mari D. To a lesser extent, it happened after I got and then "got" Bujapidasana. It's like the same thing that happens when you really are attracted to someone and you really want them to like you, and then when you finally catch their interest, it's like, eh, who cares, and what was all the fuss about? Or when you desperately, desperately want that new job, and then you actually get hired, and suddenly, you're like, oh, shit, it's like, just a job.
It's why I stopped running the marathon. The first time, I did it to finish. The second time, I did it to break four hours. The third time, I did it to….um….wait, now why did I do it again? As I crossed the Queensboro Bridge (somewhere around Mile 15 out of a total of 26.2), I remember feeling my quads tightening up, and thinking, what if I just walked home from here (I lived at Mile 17 at the time)? What difference would it make? I'm never going to win this thing. And with the way my quads feel, I'm never going to beat my last year's time, although I was still very much on track to do so. The best I could do would be to qualify for the Boston Marathon, and what exactly would that do for me? Cause me to run another 26.2 miles. And that's when my pace slowed from 8:20 all the way to somewhere around 9 minutes per mile. When I got the the last five miles, I knew that if I wanted to beat my previous year's time, I was going to have to run harder. Except I just didn't care anymore. I ended up finishing two minutes slower than the year before. And I never had any desire to ever run it again.
I don't want that to happen with the yoga. I want to revel in the absolute pointlessness of it, the practicicing for no performance, the endless, Sisyphean journey.
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I trapped until deer rifle season, figuring to set out more traps this week, weather permitting. I had one spot I was very anxious to trap but couldn't get into earlier because the farmers milo was not yet cut. What makes this spot special is a brushy draw about 30 yards wide and over 300 yards long that's situated in the middle of a quarter section with milo stalks on one side and new wheat on the other. A drainage runs through the middle of the field and through the middle of the draw, making it low in the middle and much higher on each end. There is always lots of coyote sign on this property no matter what crops are there or how they are situated, and this year is no exception. A month ago I was getting antsy to get back there and was able to drive in as far as the top of the draw, as some of the milo was cut. I parked there and decided to go for a stroll to look things over and get an idea of how to work it this year. As I strolled slowly along I caught a coyote slipping out just ahead of me and disappearing into the standing milo.
Sunday afternoon I finally got out there and set five traps, one at each end of the draw, two along one side where the drainage enters the draw and one on the far side of the property. Monday morning I had a coyote at the far end where milo stalks, new wheat and the brushy draw come together. As I approached the coyote, its fur and especially its head were an odd dirty color. When I examined it, I found a few small bare spots and notice its tail was partially bare; it had mange and its pelt was of no value. Tuesday morning I had a coyote at the near end where milo stalks, wheat and brush all came together. At first glance the fur on that coyote looked good, but a closer look showed me the fur on one hip was very thin; it also had the beginning stages of mange. Wednesday morning I had a coyote in the trap at the very back of the property. Its fur was the same strange color as the first and it had bald spots all over its body and its tail was nearly bare. All three coyotes had different stages of mange and I'm surprised any of them had survived the recent cold weather.
I spoke with Matt Peak, Fur Bearer Biologist with the Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism about mange in Kansas coyotes. The simple explanation is that tiny mites burrow into the coyotes skin, making it scratch fiercely trying to relieve the itch, and causing bare spots to appear all over its body where fur has been rubbed off. That resulting condition is known as mange. Coyotes with mange in the spring will pass it on to their pups. Adult coyotes can survive the spring and summer with mange but pups contracting it from the adults will die. Matt said some coyotes seem to have a natural immunity to contracting the mites, so not all coyotes, even in the same area will get mange. I caught three beautiful coyotes this year not more than one and a half miles from this spot. Adult coyotes with mange in the winter will almost certainly die from the cold, having rubbed off the thick fur necessary for survival. Mange also stresses a coyote, making it difficult for them to hunt and thus prone to starvation. The cold will not kill the mites as they are burrowed under the skin and will die only if the coyote dies. Matt told me no conclusive studies have been done as to whether a higher coyote population aid in the spread of mange, nor has any particular weather trend been proven to facilitate mange. Three coyotes caught on the same property in as many days is pretty respectable and I was feeling pretty good about my trapping ability, until Matt and I discussed the fact that coyotes stressed with mange are also seriously looking for an easy meal and will throw caution to the wind and put themselves into situations they normally might avoid or at least be more wary about. So catching mangy coyotes is probably not worthy of bragging rights.
Sadly, the pelts from mangy coyotes are worthless. I hate that, but my killing them is actually way more humane than allowing them to suffer and die from the cold and from starvation. I have this to say to folks who are against hunting and trapping; if hunting and trapping were to cease, nature would control populations of all wildlife, but it would be through very ugly means like disease and starvation, plus as populations soared, many animals would be indiscriminately shot by farmers and ranchers and simply allowed to lay where they fell. I'll take my way thank you! Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors.
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Asparagus takes up a lot of room in the garden and it doesn't grow well in containers. If you have a small garden, you might be limited in how much asparagus you can grow. If you've got plenty of garden space, plant a large asparagus patch. The season for this culinary delight is brief, but garden-fresh asparagus is much tastier than the spears you find in your grocery store.
In general, plant between 10 and 12 asparagus plants per person for fresh eating. If you are especially fond of asparagus or want additional produce for freezing, plant a few more. The basic guideline is 50 plants for a family of four, advises Barbara Damrosch, author of "The Garden Primer." Asparagus has widely spreading roots and large, ferny growth, demanding more space in the garden than most vegetables. Plan for at least 250 square feet of garden space for 50 plants.
How many asparagus plants you should plant partly depends on the variety. Female asparagus plants expend energy on seed formation and produce smaller harvests. The seeds produce tiny seedlings, as well, which must be weeded out of the garden. New, all-male hybrids, such as "Jersey Prince," "Jersey Giant" and "Jersey Knight," produce as much as 75 percent more asparagus than older female varieties, such as "Martha Washington." Another consideration is disease-resistance. The rust and fusarium diseases are prevalent in many coastal gardens and can quickly wipe out an asparagus planting. The "UC 157" hybrid, along with "Jersey Giant," "Early California 500" and "Hybrid Waltham " are fusarium-resistant.
To maximize your asparagus harvest, give the plants the care they need. Although you can grow asparagus from seed, most gardeners prefer to grow it from 1-year-old crowns. Asparagus doesn't grow well in soggy, heavy soils or soils with a pH level below 6.0. Amend soils with compost or manure to improve texture and add lime to acidic soils. Planting depth can also influence yields. In warm, well-draining soil, plant asparagus in trenches, buried 6 inches deep. In rainy climates or heavy soils, plant asparagus crowns 2 inches beneath the soil's surface, advises University of California Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center. Planting asparagus too deeply will reduce yields.
Unlike most vegetables that grow quickly for one season, asparagus is a perennial vegetable that needs two to three years to produce its first harvest. During the first two years of growth, asparagus plants are developing strong root systems. If you harvest asparagus too early, you'll thwart this root production and limit later harvests. Do not expect any harvest the first year after planting crowns. If you plant asparagus from seed, you won't harvest asparagus for at least two years. The second spring after planting, harvest a few spears that grow the size of your finger. The third year, harvest asparagus spears for two to four weeks. Again, harvest only those that grow as large as your finger. From the fourth year on, you can harvest large spears for six to eight weeks. By sacrificing the first few seasons' yields, you're more likely to have an abundant yield for years to come.
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text: PCOS Nutrition & Weight Loss Print All About Protein Nutrition Basics By Nicole Galan, RN Updated April 15, 2019 Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD on November 11, 2019 Credit: Maximilian Stock Ltd./Getty Images More in PCOS Nutrition & Weight Loss Fertility Diagnosis Symptoms & Causes Treatment Living With Support & Coping Related Conditions Proteins are a class of nutrients composed of amino acids, smaller molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen atoms. These atoms mix up in different patterns to make different amino acids. Some of them are essential because they can not be made by the body and must be taken in through diet. The rest of them can be made by the liver if all the necessary chemical components are available. Functions of Protein Proteins have a variety of very important functions within the body. First and foremost, proteins are responsible for growth and maintenance of all body cells and structures, like bone, muscle, blood cells, skin and hair. They are also the primary component of enzymes, proteins which help facilitate many of the chemical reactions within the body, including digestion. Proteins are also integral in the production of hormones like insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogen, and testosterone. When we eat proteins in our diet, the stomach secretes digestive acids that begin the process of breaking down the chemical structure. Digestion continues in the small intestine where, in fact, a majority of protein breakdown takes place. Eventually, the proteins are reverted back to their basic amino acid structure so they can be absorbed through the intestine and into the bloodstream. From there, they go to the liver where amino acid use is regulated. Sometimes they are used to synthesize important proteins in the liver, sometimes they are sent elsewhere to be used. How Much Protein Is Needed? Protein requirements differ according to age, gender, and weight. However, for the average woman, aged 19 to 50, protein intake should be approximately 46g to 50g per day. A pregnant or lactating woman needs additional protein to meet their daily needs. A healthy PCOS diet should include at least 2 to 3 servings of lean protein each day. Food Sources of Protein Protein in our diet can come from two different sources: plant-based (such as soy, nuts, and beans), or animal based (such as meat, dairy, and eggs). With the exception of soy, only animal-based proteins contain all of the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts. Plant-based proteins also contain all of the essential amino acids, however, some of them may be in insufficient amounts to meet our dietary requirements. If you do not eat animal-based products, you can combine different types of plant proteins to ensure that you get all the amino acids that you need. Animal proteins tend to be higher in saturated fats, so those types of proteins should be limited. Lean proteins include chicken and turkey baked or grilled without the skin, beef with the fat trimmed off and fish. Beans and nuts are also good choices of plant-based proteins. Experiment with grains such as quinoa and kasha which are extremely high in protein. Dairy, especially milk and yogurt do contain protein but are also high in glycemic index. Consume these foods in moderation. These days, many choices are available for leaner proteins. Turkey bacon and egg whites can make a delicious breakfast. A turkey sandwich with low-fat cheese, tomato, and lettuce can be an excellent lunch. Just try a honey mustard dressing instead of mayonnaise. Keep in mind that preparation counts as well, lean chicken is a great choice, but opt for it grilled or baked instead of fried. With a little thought ahead of time, it can be easy to find tasty protein choices that are good for you. Updated by Angela Grassi, MS, RDN Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


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The role of a CEO is unlike any other. Whereas managers at every other level have peers and superiors to consult, the CEO's position is one of almost absolute isolation. The friends and support network that a mid-level or rising manager relies on for honest feedback largely disappears as one-time colleagues transform or are replaced by sycophants pursuing their private agendas. Perhaps it is the realization that they are no longer receiving honest information that causes many CEOs to take a "Lone Ranger" approach to decision making. For others, a lack of faith in staff or even personal insecurities can cause them to disengage from their employees. Regardless of the specific reason, the solo path is almost always a recipe for disaster.
As easy as it is to blame a CEO's staff for avoiding honest interactions with the boss, many CEOs unwittingly encourage such behavior. In Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean Greaves' ongoing research into emotional intelligence (broadly characterized as skill in managing interpersonal relationships) CEOs, on average, scored significantly lower than any other classification of job title. Furthermore, the research showed that emotional intelligence peaked with mid-level managers and quickly declined with each higher classification of position, (i.e. directors scored lower than managers, senior executives scored lower than directors, CEOs scored lowest of all). While a good leader believes he is accountable to everyone, it appears a lot of CEOs believe they are accountable to no one.
But is this really dangerous? After all, if the information a CEO receives is always "spun," perhaps a CEO is better off shutting out the noise and flying solo. Unfortunately for all of the low EQ (emotional intelligence quotient) CEOs out there, it is virtually impossible to make good decisions in a vacuum. As I mentioned in a previous column, leaders almost exclusively rely on their frontline personnel for customer feedback and information. And while a good leader encourages honest reporting, a great leader will actively tap the decision-making of his employees. The benefits to a CEO, or any manager, of including his staff in the decision-making process is three-fold.
The first benefit is that workers are always more engaged when they have been involved in decisions that affect them. The second benefit is that engaging employees in the process opens the door for more direct and honest discourse. The final benefit is that, contrary to what many people believe, groups almost always make better decisions than individuals.
How does a CEO tap the collective intelligence of his staff without falling into untenable compromises or groupthink? More than just asking for honest feedback from employees or getting rid of "yes men," a CEO who truly wishes to tap the collective intelligence of his staff for important decisions must first understand the distinguishing traits of good group decision-making. The two primary conditions that must exist are diversity of opinion within the group and a way to aggregate those opinions without bias. For an example of this, consider a Las Vegas betting line. The line moves as people give their opinions -- in the form of bets. The group itself is anyone who wishes to place a bet, so we see we have both a diversity of opinion and a way to aggregate those opinions without bias. How accurate are the results of this process? The final Las Vegas betting line for sporting events is typically the most reliable predictor of the actual outcome.
Unfortunately, the position of CEO as the unparalleled leader of the company makes this kind of unbiased flow of opinion almost inconceivable. Out of fear or self-interest most employees won't even tell the emperor he has no clothes, let alone share their ideas on how the company should be run. In order to prevent himself from becoming completely isolated or surrounded by advisors who do nothing more than reinforce whatever idea he puts forth, a CEO must spend significant time and effort actively pursuing feedback from as many sources as possible. It may seem obvious, but a CEO should never hesitate to open his door. Craig Barrett, the former CEO of Intel didn't even have a door -- he sat in a cubicle. Manage by walking around. Ask for feedback directly. Perhaps most importantly let it be known that you welcome opposing positions. Only by creating such an open culture, and doing so by example, can a CEO hope to turn the tide against the isolation that naturally comes with the position.
Many people believe a leader's consistency and unwavering dedication to a goal are the most valuable traits a CEO can possess. But when combined with the blindness and deafness that result from the isolation of the position, such determination can quickly lead the most well-intentioned CEOs down a fool's path.


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Omron Equips Electric Toothbrush with Acceleration Sensor
Omron Healthcare Co Ltd will release June 1, 2009, what it claims is the world's first electric toothbrush equipped with a three-axis acceleration sensor.
The sensor detects the angle of the toothbrush being used, determines what position in the mouth is being brushed, and automatically controls the vibration speed and direction. For example, when the toothbrush is brushing the surface of the back teeth, which cannot be easily polished, the vibration speed is boosted to 32,500 cycles/minute. And the speed is slowed down to 20,000 cycles/minute when it is brushing the periodontal pockets (the area between the teeth and gums).
The bristles vibrate vertically on periodontal pockets so that the bristles reach deep into the pockets, while they vibrate horizontally on the sides of teeth.
To mount the acceleration sensor in the electric toothbrush, Omron Healthcare used a substrate material that features higher vibration resistance compared with the materials for existing electric toothbrushes so as to prevent vibration of the motor from influencing the sensor. In addition, it revised the software to exclude the influence of the motor from the data detected by the sensor so that the motor's vibration does not affect the operation of the toothbrush.
Omron Healthcare has so far targeted low- to mid-price markets with products priced at about ¥8,000 (approx US$84.5) and lower, but the new product, "HT-B551," is positioned as a high-end product. There is no suggested retail price, but the expected street price is about ¥20,000, according to the company.
The company hopes to gain ground in the high-price market, which has been dominated by companies such as Braun GmbH of Germany and Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, by releasing the world's first electric toothbrush equipped with an acceleration sensor.
It will launch the "HT-B550," which has fewer functions and brushes compared with the HT-B551 and is priced lower by about ¥3,000, at the same time. The company aims to sell a total of 50,000 units of the two models in one year after the release.
The products feature a new chassis design and new functions of the charger in addition to the built-in acceleration sensor. While the former models are pen-shaped, the new models are S-shaped, making it easier for the bristles to contact tooth surface.
There are dents on the grip to indicate the places where the thumb should be placed to keep the bristles at an angle of 45° against the periodontal pockets. There are four dents on the grip so that users can select a dent that matches their dominant hand and the length of their fingers.
The battery is a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) secondary battery, which is also used in existing models. The charger has LED lamps arranged to form a circle. When the toothbrush is pulled out of the charger, the lamps arranged at an interval of 60° light up one after another every 20 seconds in a clockwise direction. This prevents uneven brushing and over brushing because the user can visually check the elapsed time, according to Omron Healthcare.


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Rennie, KL, Livingstone, Barbara, Wells, JC, McGloin, A, Coward, WA, Prentice, AM and Jebb, SA (2005) Association of physical activity with body-corn position indexes in children aged 6-8 y at varied risk of obesity. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 82 (1). pp. 13-20. [Journal article]
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Background: Physical inactivity increases the risk of obesity, but the relations between reported levels of physical activity (PA) and measures of body fatness (BF) in children are remarkably inconsistent. Objective: We examined the relation between objective measures of PA and body-composition indexes in nonobese children. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 100 children aged 6-8 y who were recruited according to their risk of future obesity: high-risk children had ! I obese parent [body mass index (BMI; in kg/m(2)): > 30] and low-risk children had 2 nonobese biological parents (BMI: < 30). Free-living activity energy expenditure (AEE) and PA level were calculated from 7-d doubly labeled water measurements, time spent in light-intensity activity was assessed by heart rate monitoring, and body composition was determined from isotopic dilution. To adjust for body size, fat mass and fat-free mass were normalized for height and expressed as fat mass index (FMI) and lean mass index (LMI), respectively. Results: High-risk children had significantly higher BMI, LMI, and FMI than did low-risk children, but no group differences in PA were found. AEE and PA level were positively associated with LMI and, after adjustment for sex and fat-free mass, negatively associated with FMI but not with BMI. Boys who spent more than the median time in light-intensity activities had significantly higher FMI than did less sedentary boys. This difference was not observed in girls. Conclusions: AEE and PA level were negatively associated with BF in nonobese children. Accurate measures of body composition are essential to appropriate assessment of relations between PA and obesity risk.
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Age-related hearing loss, which concerns many adults at some point, will become lateral, simply put, it affects both ears to some extent. As a result, the average person sees hearing loss as a binary — either someone has average hearing in both ears or decreased hearing on each side, but that ignores one form of hearing loss completely.
A 1998 study thought that approximately 400,000 kids had a unilateral hearing loss due to injury or disease in the moment. It's safe to say that amount has increased in that past two decades. The truth is single-sided hearing loss does happen and it brings with it unique challenges.
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss and What Makes It?
As its name implies, single-sided hearing loss suggests a decrease in hearing only in one ear.In intense instances, profound deafness is possible. The dysfunctional ear is incapable of hearing whatsoever and that individual is left with monaural audio quality — their hearing is limited to a side of the human body.
Reasons for premature hearing loss vary. It can be caused by trauma, for instance, someone standing beside a gun fire on the left may end up with moderate or profound hearing loss in that ear. A disease can lead to the problem, as well, such as:
- Acoustic neuroma
- Measles
- Microtia
- Meningitis
- Waardenburg syndrome
- Mumps
- Mastoiditis
Whatever the origin, an individual who has unilateral hearing must adapt to a different method of processing audio.
Direction of the Sound
The mind uses the ears nearly just like a compass. It identifies the direction of sound based on what ear registers it initially and in the highest volume.
With the single-sided hearing loss, the sound will only come in one ear no matter what way it comes from. In case you have hearing in the left ear, then your mind will turn to look for the noise even when the person speaking is on the right.
Pause for a minute and consider what that would be like. The sound would always enter 1 side no matter where what direction it comes from. How would you understand where an individual speaking to you personally is standing? Even if the hearing loss is not profound, sound management is catchy.
Honing in on Audio
The mind also uses the ears to filter out background sound. It tells one ear, the one nearest to the noise you wish to concentrate on, to listen to a voice. The other ear manages the background sounds. That is why at a noisy restaurant, you can still concentrate on the conversation at the dining table.
Without that tool, the brain gets confused. It's not able to filter out background noises like a fan blowing, so that is all you hear.
The brain has a lot going on at any one time but having use of two ears enables it to multitask. That is why you're able to sit and examine your social media account whilst watching TV or talking with family. With just one working ear, the brain loses the ability to do one thing while listening. It has to prioritize between what you see and what you hear, so you usually miss out on the conversation taking place without you while you navigate your newsfeed.
The Head Shadow Effect
The head shadow effect describes how certain sounds are inaccessible to an individual having a unilateral hearing loss. Low tones have extended frequencies so that they bend enough to wrap around the head and reach the working ear. High pitches have shorter wavelengths and do not endure the journey.
If you are standing beside a person having a high pitched voice, you might not understand what they say unless you turn so the working ear is facing them. On the flip side, you may hear somebody with a deep voice just fine no matter what side they are on because they produce longer sound waves which make it to either ear.
Individuals with just slight hearing loss in only one ear tend to adapt. They learn quickly to turn their head a certain way to hear a friend talk, for instance. For those who battle with single-sided hearing loss, a hearing aid may be work around that yields their lateral hearing.


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Outstanding Youth Awards
After eleven years, youngsters who once entered as guests have grown to become the hosts of Funky Minds. Teens take turns welcoming younger counterparts and are careful to train the next generation in the culture of FM gatherings. "Put your electronics away, guys. Funky Minds is unplugged."
They have also taken over the majority of the planning, earning the title of Funky Minds Interns and Junior Interns.
A number of FM teens were recently recognized at the District 112 Outstanding Youth Awards held by District 112 Community Education. Included on stage were Superintendent Bauck, School Board Member Fred Berg, and a representative from Klein Bank.
When Funky Minds was in its infancy,
Jerome Berryman, Institute for Childhood Theology, once advised, "Grow your team!" With no doubt, we now rank among the All-Stars.
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Prompted by the recent brief outage of our Google Search Appliance, we updated our Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) settings so we can use it the next time the Google Search Appliance is unavailable.
The Custom Search Engine uses the public Google search engine to search Texas A&M websites, and I was amazed at the many features that it offers, considering that it's free. In fact, I was able to match our site design, import our Do Not Crawl list and add all the KeyMatches from the Google Search Appliance. The CSE even includes features that aren't standard with the Google Search Appliance, such as autocompletion/search-as-you-type, automatic thumbnail images, and enhanced KeyMatch descriptions.
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[Plugin: WP e-Commerce] Poor support, don't waste money on Gold Cart
Since purchasing this plugin a couple years ago along with a Gold Cart update, I've had numerous issues with getting the cart to work and display properly. Pagination issues, categories that won't show up, broken images or links, etc, etc. The "premium" support is non responsive and in fact I've only been able to ask one question of them, which never got answered for over 6 months. And the answer didn't even address the issue. Any new questions I have are directed to the community forums, which while helpful on common issues, are unable to respond to less common ones.
The documentation in extremely sparse and much of it is outdated. Most programmers I've contacted either no longer want to deal with this code or will charge exorbitant prices for working with it. That's just to get it to function properly!
For over ten years, I've operated many other websites with various shopping carts that all have their minor issues, but most are well supported and usable. But I've finally come to the conclusion that WP e-Commerce is not a commercial grade shopping cart. Therefore I cannot in good conscience recommend this plugin for anyone serious about having a busy, fully functioning eCommerce website, at least not with the Gold Cart. In my opinion, it's would be money wasted.
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Supreme Court announces decision on Ilott v Mitson Inheritance Act Claim
The Supreme Court has today allowed the appeal by three animal charities in this long-running Inheritance Act claim.
You may remember that Tozers, contentious probate solicitors, reported about the above contentious probate court case back in July 2015 (read our previous article here). This was a landmark legal case that made the national headlines as Mrs Ilott, an estranged adult daughter of the deceased Mrs Mitson had managed to overturn her mother's Will and make an inheritance claim from her mother's estate, whereas her mother's wishes stated that the proceeds of her £486,000 estate be divided between three animal charities upon her death.
Key points about the Ilott v Mitson case
- Following her mother's death, Mrs Ilott made an application under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 for reasonable financial provision from her late mother's estate.
- Initially, Mrs Ilott was awarded £50,000 from her mother's estate by the District Judge.
- Mrs Ilott appealed against the amount of this award. The court of Appeal allowed Mrs Ilott's appeal, making instead an award of £143,000, to enable Mrs Ilott to purchase her housing association home, the reasonable costs of the purchase, and payments up to a maximum of £20,000 structured in a way that would allow Mrs Ilott to preserve her state benefits.
- The charities who benefitted from Mrs Mitson's will, The Blue Cross, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, appealed against this decision to the Supreme Court on the basis that the District Judge had not made any errors in his judgment and it should stand.
The Supreme Court has said that the District Judge did not make the errors suggested by the Court of Appeal. Accordingly, Mrs Ilott will receive the original £50,000.
This case is hugely important because very few cases around these Inheritance Act claims ever make it to the Supreme Court and there has been very little guidance on the circumstances in which adult beneficiaries can bring claims, and the likely value of those claims. Significantly, the Supreme Court has said:
- The wishes of the testator must be respected as far as possible.
- Charitable legacies provide a substantial benefit and charities do not need to justify the legacies they receive by reference to need or expectation.
- When considering the level of an award, housing need can usually be dealt with by a life interest, rather than a lump sum to purchase a property.
The last of these points is perhaps the most significant because many claims are presently valued based on the idea that housing need is taken care of by providing enough money to buy a house. The Supreme Court is giving a clear steer here that in fact a life interest (i.e. the right to live in a house but to not own it outright) is the more appropriate option.
However, the Court was clear that every case will turn on its own facts and the Court has a wide discretion in the awards it makes.
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What are you looking at in a man?
I mean, aesthetically, what you looking for in a boy? I know it's a little bit superficial because a girl should go over a good-looking face and look for other qualities in life, BUT let's be superificial for a moment!
When I asked to my female friends, most of them aswered me saying "Butt! We look at their butt at first!" and I was like "really????". I've never looked at a man's bum as a first thing.. I mean, for me it's not essential.
Personally I'm obsessed with hands and teeth..
I know I seem to be a total psycho, but for me these are almost essential. I don't know why I focus on these two stupid things, but I do.
For me a me a man needs to have really neat hands (even if I don't have such neat hands like I would like to have), it could be a bonus if he has big and fine hands. Maybe I'm obsessed with them because the touch of nice hands can be really appreciated!
Take Harry Styles' hands, for examples, to me they are perfect. Big, tapered and well-groomed.
Usally I like rings on men, but it depends from their styles and fingers.
Let's pass to the teeth.. which are really important to me.
A man can be really attractive just with a great smile. Sometimes they don't need anything else, just that.
And again.. Harry Styles has a great smile! It's almost contagious! But, the basis for a great smile are the teeth! I don't like men with messy teeth. If you have problems with your teeth, for me, you're out! And believe me, I had the worst teeth in the world when I was a teenager but I fixed them and I know how much a good smile can be worth.
There's another couple of things that can make me appreciate a man: a deep gaze and how he dressed.
Look at Ed Westwick's gaze.. I literally would die with a gaze like that.
*Are you looking at me? really? oh my God, I'm dying. Bye.*
I really like a man in a suits. In my opinion a well-dressed man is the essence of elegance and manliness.
A well-dressed man literally drives me crazy!
I love the classic must-have in a suit but sometimes I also like a little bit of eccentricity. Sometimes a little particular can give to the outfit a slightly improvement.
An accessory that I found really interesting (but the most of them never wore) is the watch. To me a nice watch in a man's wardrobe is fundamental.
I think all women will like that kind of view!
Who in the world would ever refuse men like these? I hope no one would!
Also the designer and director Tom Ford make a list of the things that every man should have. (I think I might agree with him!)
But sincerelly I think that the most attractive features in a man will always be the self-confidence (without cockiness please!), kindness, manners and charm. If you have these qualities you will always win in front of a woman.
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French Apple Tart
I had the opportunity to celebrate my very first friendsgiving this weekend and I had such a good time! Any excuse to get together with friends and celebrate is a good idea in my book. I got together at my friend Lindsay's condo to eat good food, have great conversation, and just enjoy being together before the busyness of the holiday season really picks up steam. We had a lovely meal, the main event being one of my all-time favorites, roasted chicken with clementines and fennel. Of course I had to make a dessert, and I decided to try my hand at a simple and elegant French Apple Tart. seasonal and beautiful in an understated way. It was the perfect way to end such a wonderful meal.
Of course I had to use local Jonagold apples from my favorite stand at the farmers market and they were perfect. The whole thing came together quite easily, and was fun to arrange. I made a frangipane to place under the apples which I think was a nice touch, but you can certainly make this without. Whatever you decide, apples, butter and sugar are always going to be a winning combination.
French Apple Tart
Adapted from Alexandra Cooks
Pate Brisee
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled, divided
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- 5 to 7 apples, peeled, cored, and halved (I used jonagold, but really any apple will do)
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1 small egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla, rum, brandy or bourbon
For finishing:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Making the pastry: Combine flour, sugar, 8 tbsp. butter, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until pea-size crumbles form, about 10 pulses. Drizzle in 3 tbsp. ice-cold water and pulse until dough is moistened, about 3 to 4 pulses. (Do not pulse so much that the dough forms a mass — It will clump together when you form it into a disk.) Add more water if needed, but use as little as possible, just until the dough is just coming together. If you add too much water it will be tough and will shrink when baking. Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a flat disk; wrap it in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour, and up to three days. When ready to use, transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten dough into a 13″ circle and then transfer to a tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges; chill for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile make frangipane: add all ingredients to a food processor and process until comes together into a smooth mass. This may take a little time and require some scraping down the sides of the food processor from time to time. Be patient and it will eventually come together.
When ready to bake; heat oven to 375º. Spread a thin layer (about 2 tablespoons) of frangipane across the bottom surface of your tart shell. Working with one apple half at a time, thinly slice into sections, keeping slices together. Press sliced apple half gently to fan it out; repeat with remaining apple halves. Place 1 fanned apple half on outer edge of the tart dough, pointing inward; repeat with 7 more apple halves (or as many as you are able to fit — with a smaller tart pan, you won't be able to fit as many). Separate remaining apple slices. Starting where the apple halves touch and working your way in, layer apples to create a tight rose pattern. Fill in any gaps with remaining apple.
Sprinkle with sugar and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Place in the oven (I recommend placing a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil underneath the tart to catch any dripping butter that may otherwise fall to the bottom of the oven and burn) and bake until golden brown, about 70 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pan and carefully transferring to serving platter.


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When you've got a nagging tickle in your throat or a hoarse voice, you're probably not thinking of your stomach as a possible cause -- but it might be. You've likely heard of acid reflux and the typical stomach symptoms associated with it. But frequent reflux also sometimes mimics other conditions and can cause a variety of throat symptoms, from a mild tickle causing you to clear your throat to difficulty swallowing.
Throat Clearing and a Lump Sensation
Occasional reflux and related heartburn symptoms can happen to anyone. But if reflux happens frequently, you may develop other symptoms related to stomach contents coming back up the esophagus, or swallowing tube, and into the throat. Even if you don't have typical heartburn symptoms, you may have throat symptoms. Throat clearing is one of the most common symptoms related to acid reflux in the throat. Acidic stomach contents that reach the throat and/or voice box irritate these tissues, triggering the urge to clear your throat. Tissue swelling that can occur with reflux may also cause the sensation of a lump in your throat, again stimulating the feeling of needing to clear your throat.
Cough and a Bitter Taste in Your Mouth
A bitter taste in your mouth and/or a persistent cough with no obvious cause can also occur with acid reflux disease. The bitter, unpleasant taste stems from stomach contents reaching the back of your mouth. Even the small amounts can trigger this bitter taste. A cough -- usually a dry cough -- may also develop as stomach contents irritate your upper airway. Coughing may be more frequent after large meals or after drinking alcohol, coffee or another caffeinated beverage. Some people also experience more coughing at night.
Sore Throat and Hoarseness
Some people with acid reflux disease experience a persistent sore throat and/or hoarseness. You may even think you have strep throat or a recurrent viral infection, but the absence of fever and other symptoms can help clue you in that you probably don't have an infection. Throat pain and hoarseness associated with acid reflux disease may stem from swollen, irritated tissues, but it can also be caused by throat clearing and coughing, which can also irritate the vocal cords and throat. Hoarseness caused by acid reflux disease is often worst in the morning.
Difficulty Swallowing and Warning Signs
If the swelling and irritation caused by reflux becomes severe enough, you may have difficulty swallowing. If left untreated, acid reflux may cause changes in the lining of the lower and esophagus over time. These changes may affect your swallowing.
See your doctor as soon as possible if you experience difficulty swallowing or breathing; chest pain; hoarseness or a cough lasting more than 2 weeks; weight loss with your throat symptoms; or coughing up blood.
Is This an Emergency?
- American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery: GERD and LPR
- American College of Gastroenterlology: Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery: Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Family Practice Notebook: Gastroesophageal Reflux
- JAMA: Evaluation and Management of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux


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August Blog: CMS's draft 2017 Physician Fee Schedule reaffirms that LTC Medicine remains misunderstood by regulators and the AMA.
This month's blog is focused on the inconsistent regulatory environment faced by LTPAC Medicine in the 2017 draft CMS rules in MACRA/MIPS and the Physician Fee Schedule. These inconsistencies create economic challenges for the Medical professionals serving populations dwelling in LTC settings; equally important is the missed opportunity to incent a model of care that … Click to continue reading
LTPAC Medicine's shabby treatment in the 2016 Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule.
This post analyzes how regulatory changes embodied in the 2016 Fee Schedule affect LTPAC Medical Groups. The blog's title is an accurate synopsis. Only those who believe suffering builds character will find comfort in 2016. Back in April, a Whitehouse press release celebrated the passage of MACRA (The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act): "At … Click to continue reading
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Physician[i] Chronic Care Management – CMS's Pay for Performance Carrot. Does it apply to LTPAC Medicine and what are the requirements? CCM is a monthly payment to physicians who enroll their patients in an ongoing 'shared care' model. It's a bold attempt to build a hybrid model of care that bridges fee-for-service medicine and the … Click to continue reading