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Beside the Ahava River, I asked the people to go without eating and to pray. We humbled ourselves and asked God to bring us and our children safely to Jerusalem with all of our possessions. I was ashamed to ask the king to send soldiers and cavalry to protect us against enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king that our God takes care of everyone who truly worships him, but that he gets very angry and punishes anyone who refuses to obey.
So we went without food and asked God himself to protect us, and he answered our prayers.
Ezra 8:21-23
When I was a child in elementary school I always liked the "fire drills." A loud alarm would go off, without warning, and we would all, quietly march out of the building and gather on the playground. Once there the teacher would count us all to confirm that no one had been left behind. There never was a real fire in our school, but the fire drills helped us be ready for one if it ever happened. And you can be sure that tragedies do happen in this life.
How do you prepare for a fire, the death of a loved one, someone breaking in your house to do you harm, or any one of many kinds of evil that can come your way? If you are not a follower of Jesus Christ and you must fight your battles all alone I really don't know what to tell you. Without Jesus the smallest storm in life can sink your boat.
But if you are a follower of Jesus, when the alarm goes off and you don't know if it is a "fire drill" or a real emergency, drop to your knees and call out to God. If you are practiced in prayer and can quickly come before His throne, God and His powerful arm of help will arrive long before the emergency squad can find your house.
Here is a good idea. Have a "Prayer Drill" every day. Call on the Name of the Lord as if you were in the middle of a life threatening emergency and then listen for His answer. Let your time in prayer prepare your heart and mind for the days of difficulty lie ahead for so many people on this earth.


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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Solar Eclipse from Northern Australia
The Sweeping Shadow - Total Solar Eclipse, Nov 14 2012,The Granite, FNQ, Australia. from Colin Legg on Vimeo.
Captured by Colin Legg. "I was fortunate to view the eclipse from "The Granite' in far north Queensland this November. Inspired by Joe Cali's short but spectacular footage of the 2008 event (vimeo.com/51646602), I sought a high vantage point to capture the sweep of the shadow. Clear views north and east proved difficult to find, so I had to hike an 850m peak the night before and sleep on a rock ledge.
The clip includes 3 timelapses at various focal lengths. The first used a constant exposure, while the latter 2 tracked the light in the final 2 minutes either side of C2/C3, using bulb scripting. Eclipse Orchestrator software managed the light curve, while the cameras were triggered by a custom microcontroller built by Thomas Bethel. Many thanks to Fred Bruenjes and Thomas Bethel."
got to say its one of the clearest and most beautiful eclipses ive ever seen captured
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Last month, I posted that I would review the Time 4 Learning website after a 30-day trial. This website is a program for students from preschool through 8th grade. Here are my opinions of our time with Time 4 Learning.
This website provides lessons for the standard subjects -- language arts, math, social studies, and science. It can be used as an afterschool supplement, summer review, or as homeschool curriculum. Each student has their own login and can work on each subject as structured by the parent. The parent can set up how much time a student should work before having access to the "playground".
I have two children, one in first grade and the other in kindergarten. We homeschool our children and we decided to use Time 4 Learning as a supplement afterschool during the trial period. My first grader loved using the program because she likes learning games on the computer. She is a visual learner, so this worked great for her, and she was willing to work independently. My kindergartener enjoyed it, but not as much because he prefers not to sit at the computer to do his work.
There are things I liked about the Time 4 Learning program. I like that it covers all the basic subjects, unlike other websites we have used that only focus on one subject. I like that it is straightforward for the students. They understand what they are being asked to do. I like the student progress reporting as well.
What I did not like about the program is the cost. There is a monthly access fee per student. The cost would not necessarily be an issue for families with only one child using the program. However, the cost for families with multiple children may present a financial burden. They do offer a discounted rate for the 2nd student and up, but it would be great if they had more payment options at a lower price. Perhaps a flat monthly or yearly rate for the entire family.
In conclusion, I believe Time 4 Learning is a well organized, well rounded option for supplementing a student's education. It keeps the student engaged, while satisfying the parents need to direct and monitor their progress. For families without financial concerns, or those with only one child, this is a great program overall and may be worth the investment.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog post are entirely my own. A 30-day trial period was offered to me in exchange for this review of Time 4 Learning.


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Los Angeles Times
March 5, 2016
May 25, 1930 - February 3, 2016 From humble beginnings, Parke Raymond Perine made a wonderful life for himself and his family. He achieved success as a television writer, director and producer. But his greatest successes came as a father, husband, grandfather and friend. Parke passed away in Sherman Oaks on February 3, 2016, with his two loving daughters by his side.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on May 25, 1930, Parke grew up at the height of the Great Depression. His father was a jazz musician who was presumed dead in a car accident when Parke was just three years old. Thirty years later, he would discover that his father was still alive. His mother, a housewife whose ancestry in Delaware dated back several generations, died when Parke was just eight. When his grandfather died one month later, Parke and his older sister were left on their own until their cousin, Andy, and his wife, Emily, stepped in. However, Andy was soon drafted into World War II and died in Germany at the end of the war. It would be Emily who raised Parke, and she did so with great love and affection. Eventually, they settled in Lewes, Delaware, a small coastal town where the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay converge, and where he gained his lifelong love of the sea.
Parke graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Political Science, and the dream of going to New York City to become an actor. Instead, he joined the Navy and served his country as Executive Officer on a tank landing ship in the Korean War. Upon leaving the Navy, he finally moved to New York City where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and later studied with the famous drama teacher Uta Hagen.
After graduating from the Academy, Parke acted on Broadway and in the National Touring Company of "The World of Suzie Wong," where he met the great love of his life, Flavia Hsu Kingman. They married and had two daughters, Laura and Andrea. He appeared in several Off-Broadway productions, most notably "Two by Coward" at the St. Mark's Playhouse, and various television series, including "Naked City," "The Blue Men," "Dennis the Menace" and "The Rookies."
In between jobs as Production Stage Manager for Theatres-in-the-Round, Parke began directing Children's Theater, then moved into television, directing both live and tape productions for KCET, PBS and several local stations in Los Angeles. During this time, he also directed several productions for the American National Theatre and Academy as well as special projects for IBM and Hewlett-Packard.
In his capacity as Producer, Story Editor, freelance writer and Associate Producer, he wrote close to 100 television scripts for "The Rookies," "Starsky and Hutch," "Foul Play," "Wonderful World of Disney," "Eight is Enough," "Highway to Heaven," "Our House," "Knots Landing" and "Fame," for which Parke was nominated for a Writer's Guild Award.
Parke is survived by his two daughters, who could not be more proud of the loving and decent man he was; his four grandchildren, for whom the world will not be nearly so wondrous now that he is gone; his two sons-in-law, whom he so completely welcomed into the family; and a host of friends, all of whom will dearly miss his kindness, generosity, creativity and sense of humor. Parke loved nothing more than to dance with Flavia, with whom he shared 50 extraordinary years of marriage. His family smiles today knowing they are dancing together again.
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This year, I'm going to be following along with Ember Grey's 12 Months of Bliss Challenge for my Start Fresh monthly resolution. (Click here to check out our past resolutions :)
Each month there will be a challenge that encourages loving yourself and others through acts of kindness and gratitude. We'd love it if you'd join us!
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July 2015: Making Room
Challenge: Making room for more quality time by letting go of bad habits. For this challenge, I'll write out my daily routine of all the things I do (the good and the bad things) and eliminate at least 1 bad habit. By kicking this not-good-for-me time sucker to the curb, it will give me the opportunity to grow in a good habit/virtue and, it will free up more time for spending time with my family/husband, praying, crafting, reading, etc. (You can read more about this challenge from Emily here.)
Journal: While doing this challenge, I'll reflect on Emily's questions:
"What things are keeping you from [being the person you want to be]?
Instead of focusing on outside factors that are holding you back, look within and acknowledge the things that need to not only change, but continue no longer.
Why does empty space often feel uncomfortable? Have you unknowingly fallen into some bad habits in order to fill the space that causes you to be still, [reflect, or change]?"
I also came across this Daily Dose quote from Verily on Pinterest recently. It will be an excellent reflection for this month's challenge:
|Via Verily's Daily Dose
Community: I'll be sharing my thoughts and reflections with others completing the challenge all month long through #12MofBliss and then by linking up my reflections here at Sweet Little Ones on the last Wednesday of the month on Emily's blog Ember Grey. You should join in!
I've already been doing a little of this in the Makeover Your Mornings course* I was talking about before. Both feel like a Catholic's Examination of Conscience. It's hard to do, but so necessary in order to grow spiritually and as a person! This is a challenge that will require a prayerful and open heart for sure.
Why don't you join in? Let's grow in love and kindness together.
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Kelowna Rockets president/GM Bruce Hamilton has announced that Rockets forward Tyrell Goulbourne is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a laceration to his calf, suffered Friday night.
Goulbourne underwent successful surgery at Kelowna General Hospital on Friday night and is expected to make a full recovery.
The 20-year-old had his calf muscle cut by a skate, after he went into the boards with a Portland player during game five of the WHL Western Conference Final.
"It's a big loss for our club but we are pleased Tyrell will make a full recovery," said Hamilton. "I'd like to thank the work of our team doctors and the team at Kelowna General Hospital for their exceptional work."
Goulbourne will be re-evaluated by doctors on a week by week basis and it's uncertain how long he will be out of the line-up at this point.
Meanwhile the WHL Western Conference final between Kelowna and Portland continues Sunday (5 p.m.) in Portland with the Rockets leading three games to two.


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It's time for a rare defence. I've criticized and questioned Obama on many many issues and I don't have a horse in the fake left right debate.
My timeline is stuffed with people who have had no opinion on healthcare till the corporate media started to attack Obama, just after he rejected Israeli war on innocent Iran, and stood his ground on the Government shut-down.
Now all of a sudden Obama is the worst liar ever in political history, and people are missing Mitt Romney as President with his demand for war on Russia, Iran and Syria on the pro Zionist Neocon Agenda.
There are many questions about Obama but I think this guy lied more than Obama
As did this guy
and this guy was controlling the previous two, but anyway..
Let's not forget that Reagan forgot American arms were being shipped from Israel to Iran, so was he lying when he said they weren't because his "heart said one thing and his mind said another"?
Any American who thinks a person can become President without lying should have questioned the Warren Commission in 1963.
If you swallowed that one, you've a lot to learn about lies and omissions.
If you swallowed that one, you've a lot to learn about lies and omissions.
Most people haven't figured out that Obama was lying when he said he wanted to drop cruise missiles on Syria.
He had no intention of doing so, but as the GOP strategically vote against everything he puts forward, the only way to outsmart the Israel lobby AIPAC pushing for another Middle East war, was to lie that he did.
For the first time ever Congress rejected that war, and yet somehow 99% don't quite get what happened back there. That's what happens when people only see reality through their tribes.
So let's be Candid. Healthcare is a divisive ideological issue in the U.S.
It's complex and no two people have the same requirements.
Unlike the 400 people who have reviewed Obama's speech a few days ago I am disappointed that so few saw an awful lot of straight talking.
So far when Obama tells lies, it's because the American public don't want the truth.
That's not the case with Obamacare.
Don't fall for the haters and media hysteria.


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Serves 8
Sweet and light as air, this classic dessert is simple to make and so yummy!
3 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups very strongly brewed coffee or brewed espresso, room temperature
1/4 cup dark rum
1 package gluten-free lady fingers (about 16 lady fingers- I love the Schär brand)
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1. Beat together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until thick and pale, about 2 minutes, then beat in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and salt until they hold stiff peaks.
3. In a third bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla until it holds stiff peaks.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then gently fold in the whites. The mixture should be thoroughly combined and smooth. Set aside.
5. In a shallow bowl, combine the rum and coffee. Dip each ladyfinger in coffee mixture, soaking through until soft but not falling apart, then transfer to an 8-inch glass trifle dish, or individual sized trifle dishes or glasses. Make one layer of lady fingers along the bottom, and top with a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another layer of coffee soaked lady fingers and another layer of the mascarpone mixture.
6. Using a microplane or cheese grater, shave the chocolate over the top of the tiramisu. Chill covered, at least 4 hours.


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Two players in my club apparently have no agreements about defensive signals. They are elderly men, regular partners and (very) infrequent winners. When they sit North-South they are a frequent source of scoring errors, mostly stemming from forgetting to keep score in the first place. Today an opponent told me that she thinks they should be required to have an agreement: she had declared a difficult contract, and badly needed some clues from their signals. I could point out that if they had an agreement they would not be obligated to follow it for their opponent's benefit, but let's stick to the obligation (if any) to have an agreement.
Experience can establish implicit agreements, but in this case I can believe that this need not have happened. Please assume in answering that they really have no explicit or implied carding agreements.
Put yourself in the director's place: how would you rule? You want to make the right bridge ruling.
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Published at Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 - 13:22:30 PM. Storage Cabinet. By Delit Fontaine.
Garage Storage Cabinets are the best and easy solutions for a crowded garage. Garage storage cabinets are an affordable and secure means to store the workshop tools. Garage storage cabinets help to convert a messy garage into a more useful workspace, reducing the cluster and providing easy access of the stored items.
These cabinets generally have a hinged cover top and a handle for carrying and depending on what you will be using your tool box for you can either choose the get a heavier more durable metallic box or a cheaper lightweight plastic kit which might better suit your needs. Garden storage boxes are used to accommodate the various garden tools that are commonly used in the landscaping process. It is through utilizing a storage cabinet that you will better protect your equipments, keep them completely organized which will also dramatically increase their lifespan.
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Our practice is about living in the heart and discerning the truth of the moment; this is the essence of the teachings. Awakening is simply knowing ourselves in the deepest way possible - as we already Are now. Being-Consciousness is the only goal, and it is already happening. Our practice has two parts: living in Consciousness, and calling home all the pieces of ourselves we have rejected [labelled and separated from}.
This week, notice how often your attention (to yourself, others and the world around you) is present-centred, heart-felt, honest and kind. Happy exploring!


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And now...I am ready to blog again.
I don't know if anyone even visits anymore. When you don't post, you lose your readers. I had to be still to mend my hurting hip and the computer chair just didn't do it any good. So, I sat and read, quilted on a white on white quilt that I started years ago..knit dish cloths, because they were mindless for me as I sat on the heating pad. Most importantly, I sought the Lord for direction on some things troubling my heart.
Next week I hope to share some of my thoughts .
Thank you for your concern while I was gone, I know it just looked like I disappeared.
I guess I did!


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As you guys know, I'm a big believer a calm morning can change the outcome of an entire day it just takes a little bit of planning the night before. I can definitely tell a huge difference in my attitude on the days that I've followed a morning routine and the days I wake up late feeling harried. I love being able to walk out to a clean kitchen, a well-stocked coffee bar and take in the aroma of a brand new day.
Part of being able to wake up ready to tackle the day is making sure the kitchen has been tidied before I go to sleep. Here are seven time-saving kitchen cleaning tips that will change not only your morning but your evenings too…
Empty the Dishwasher Every Morning – One of the very first things I do every morning is empty clean dishes from the dishwasher. This simple step keeps the dishes from piling up in the sink throughout the day. It means you have the ability to put your coffee mug directly into the dishwasher before you leave for work. It also means your sink will be empty when you get home and you'll be ready to handle the dishes that come with making dinner. Brooke from Be Fed Again has this great tip about how to clean the dishwasher every other month.
Take Care of Spills in the Microwave Immediately – Spills in the microwave are common occurrences. I can't tell you how many times I've had to clean up chicken noodle soup spills these past few weeks. If you wipe down the microwave as soon as messes happen it won't take you as long to clean the dried bits that have splattered. I usually fill a large pyrex measuring cup with water and sliced lemons. Then I turn the microwave on for 4 minutes or until the water is boiling. I start cleaning other things in the kitchen, let the steam sit for about 15 minutes and wipe clean.
Make Countertop Spray Easily Accessible – I've been using this granite countertop cleaner for about a month now and so far I love it. I keep it in a glass bottle next to the sink with a microfiber cloth so I can use it as needed throughout the day.
Tackle Fingerprints on Stainless Steel – We have all stainless steel appliances and fingerprints seem to show up with each use. I generally use plain distilled white vinegar to clean the fingerprints off, followed by a small amount of coconut oil to polish the stainless steel.
Find the Right Stovetop Cleaner – The ladies at 2 Bees in a Pod turned me on to this stovetop cleaner and I've been using it ever since. I like the recipe uses natural ingredients and the lemon makes it smell fresh. If the burned bits are really bad, I add one cup of hot water to the mix, a teaspoon of mild dish detergent and allow the mixture to sit about 20 minutes before wiping clean.
Scrub the Sink Every Night – I'm totally obsessed with using Lemongrass and Orange Essential Oils to make a version of a nightly sink scrub. It makes the entire kitchen smell so good. It also makes the sink shiny, which feels like a high five each night ha ha.
Keep Clutter at Bay – It can be really easy to leave mail or paper clutter, lunch bags, empty cups, small appliances, family calendars, etc on the kitchen counters. I'm personally a stacker and when my schedule gets really busy I find myself leaving little piles all over the kitchen. The visual clutter drives me bananas so taking the time to put these things away after every use really helps to keep the clutter at bay.
I hope these tips have helped. Let me know if you have any good ones I should try.
See you guys back here tomorrow. My Mom and I have been working hard to give my booth space at The Pickers Market a fresh feel so I'll share an update with you.
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** edit 5/29, I'm releasing a series on these models, the next post (on the AFC East) is found here.
After reading Nate Silver's book I experienced a bit of professional jealousy. Not because Silver is more famous than I am, but because he gets to look at cooler data.
While I'm spending my days looking at customer and underwriting data, the guys at fivethirtyeight.com get to analyze political and baseball data all day. I like my paycheck, so this is all fine by me, but hey, I can at least look at least look at some sports data in my free time right?
Problem is: I don't really like baseball. Growing up in Kansas... Well, just look at the play of the Royals from 1986-2013 to figure out why I don't like baseball. But I do like football.
NERDINESSOpen Question: can we create effective very-early predictive models on NFL data? The data exists and it seems as though it would have some predictive power. What if I set out predict a team's overall record at the end of the NFL regular season (January 2016) before the season begins?
I can obviously create a model, and that model may be predictive, but will that forecast be any good? Some distinct challenges of NFL data:
- Small data set: NFL Teams only play 16 games a year. (versus 162 for MLB, 82 for NBA). Thus we don't have a ton of prior year data to predict with, and that data AND results are both somewhat volatile.
- Very early predictions: We're in late May right now, and the teams haven't even started pre-season games. Some players aren't even signed to their teams.
- Injuries: Injuries play a huge part in NFL performance week to week. Can I really make accurate predictions for the Denver Broncos if I think there's a >50% chance that Peyton Manning will miss 4 or more games?
I went forward creating a statistical model from game-level historical NFL data, going back to 2008. It's a logistic model that predicts the probability that a team will win a game.
MODEL PERFORMANCESo, first question, is the model predictive? Answer Yes. A couple of ways to look at this.
First when the model predicts a 20% chance of a team winning a game, does that team win about 20% of the time? The answer here is yes, and here's a graphical illustration:
|Win Probability on Bottom, Actual Outcome Vertical
But this is game by game, is the model predictive by aggregated season? A couple of ways to evaluate, by two different base metrics:
- Average model. Does my model perform better than a model where we guess each team would just get the average 8 wins? Answer: yes, it's about twice as predictive as this model.
- Static model. Does my model perform better than a model where each team gets the same number of wins this year over last year? Yes, it's about 2.5 times more predictive than that model.
I know everyone is only interested in who will win the AFC West, but first a few observations from the model:
- Because the NFL season is relatively low N, and a few unprobable results can shift a teams seasonal win total significantly, we find that NFL results are fairly volatile.
- This is evidenced in the "Average Model" outperforming the "Static Model" in essence, in many cases it's better to guess that a team will "return to the mean" next season, rather than continue to perform as they did in prior seasons.
- The model reflects these volatile results. Specifically, total wins last year were much less predictive as a variable than metrics around football fundamentals. Specifically, some metrics that outperformed prior year wins (I specified these several different ways in models): Home/Away, average offensive yards, defensive yards allowed point differentials, turnover ratios, points scored, points allowed.
And finally, for the moment you've been waiting for, the AFC West results.
Basically, my Chiefs stay the same and don't win the division, all other teams return slightly towards the mean. The chiefs are a *bubble* playoff team. Personally, I don't think they'll make it.
I do have these statistics for all other divisions, which I may post at a future date, if they are of interest.
Addendum: R code for prediction versus actual probability segmentation:


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Welcome to This Week in Science for Holistic Health!
I scour the science news for interesting and relevant research for a holistic approach to health.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Studies must be published in a peer-reviewed medical journal or highly credible website (e.g. Cochrane.org) within the last few weeks,
- Articles must be relevant to a holistic approach to health (specifically nutrition & lifestyle factors),
- Studies must have been done on people (animal and tissue studies have unknown relevance to people),
- I also include new science-based books that look interesting ('cause I LOVE reading!).
- None of the above applies if it's a response to something in the media. 😉
- P.S. – The titles are hyperlinked to the actual studies, so feel free to "geek out". 🙂
Enjoy! 🙂
This issue:
Food and Eating – Oats can help with type 2 diabetes.
Disease Prevention – Urinary triclosan has been shown to be associated with risk of spontaneous abortions.
Environment and Other Exposures – Yes, a good diet can reduce the effects of exposure to air pollution.
Food and Eating
Nutritional Keys for Intestinal Barrier Modulation
This is a very interesting summary on "leaky gut", the emerging understanding of the role of intestinal microbiota and nutrients.
The cross talk among bacteria, immune, and dietary factors is able to modulate the mucosal barrier function, as well as the intestinal permeability. Several nutritional products have recently been proposed as regulators of the epithelial barrier, even if their effects are in part contradictory.
Although the majority of dietary proteins are totally degraded by digestive enzymes and are absorbed in the form of nutrients, some can resist both the low pH of the gastric fluid and proteolytic enzyme hydrolysis. This means that large immunogenic peptides or intact proteins are capable of reaching the intestinal lumen by the different pathways described before. Intestinal barrier function is regulated by multiple components. Among these, an emerging role is depicted for nutrition. The role of different dietary antigens in the regulation of intestinal permeability is in part contradictory.
Composition of dietary intake can have significant impact on the microbiota, and consequently on the epithelial barrier. Considering bacteria fermentation, diets enriched in milk fat can promote the increase in barrier permeability and bacterial translocation along with the decrease in TJ proteins and TER. On the contrary, diets, including probiotic bacterial species or prebiotic fibers, strengthen the epithelial barrier by increasing TJ proteins and TER and decreasing permeability and bacterial translocation, thus, preventing or ameliorating the inflammatory state. It remains to be determined by the link between nutrition and microbiota composition. This is a challenging task as the influence of factors, such as genetics, hygiene, and living conditions, are not taken into account in studies comparing distinct populations.
In the recent years, the challenge for the human race was to obtain enough food to provide sufficient nutrients to the body. Nowadays, in vast regions of the planet, the challenge is to sustain the body with the right combination of nutrients able to prevent chronic inflammatory syndromes. We knew the importance of the intestinal permeability, we then realized the importance of the cross talk between the intestinal epithelium and the immune system, and we are just starting to realize the pivotal role of the microbiota for human health. A further level of complexity will need to be addressed in the near future; in particular, we will need to understand the cascade of events that lead to chronic inflammatory syndromes.
Pork as a Source of Omega-3 (n-3) Fatty Acids.
Would you eat omega-3 rich pork (similar to omega-3 eggs)? (Let me know in the comments below)
Trends in child and adolescent obesity prevalence in economically advanced countries according to socioeconomic position: a systematic review
This study shows that obesity rates in children seem to be stabilizing; however, children with lower socio-economic status are still at higher risk of obesity.
Impact of food labelling systems on food choices and eating behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies
Nutrition labelling can have a positive impact on people's food choices. Simplifying it further, such as the "traffic light" labels may make this even more effective.
Food labelling would increase the amount of people selecting a healthier food product by about 17.95% (confidence interval: +11.24% to +24.66%).
Skeletal muscle regeneration and impact of aging and nutrition
• The capacity of skeletal muscle to regenerate declines with aging.
• Skeletal muscle repair involves a cross-talk between immune and muscle cells.
• The physiological activities of immune and muscle stem cells decline with aging.
• Nutrients can act as controllers of immune and muscle cell function.
• Nutrition may help in preserving the capacity for muscle to repair during aging.
… nutrition has drawn much attention: studies have demonstrated that nutrients such as amino acids, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and vitamin D can improve skeletal muscle regeneration by targeting key functions of immune cells, muscle cells or both.
The Metabolic Effects of Oats Intake in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Looks like oats can help diabetics with many biomarkers such as reducing: HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. It also reduced blood glucose and insulin responses after a meal that contained oats, versus one without oats. This was found from a review of 16 different clinical studies, one of the highest levels of scientific evidence.(1,2)
Compared with the controls, oats intake significantly reduced the concentrations of glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (MD, −0.42%; 95% CI, −0.61% to −0.23%), fasting blood glucose (FBG) (MD, −0.39 mmol/L; 95% CI, −0.58 to −0.19 mmol/L), total cholesterol (TC) (MD, −0.49 mmol/L; 95% CI, −0.86 to −0.12 mmol/L), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (MD, −0.29 mmol/L; 95% CI, −0.48 to −0.09 mmol/L). Oatmeal significantly reduced the acute postprandial glucose and insulin responses compared with the control meal. The present study has revealed a beneficial effect of oats intake on glucose control and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients. Further investigations of oats intake in patients with type 1 diabetes and the safety of oats consumption are required.
Here's why oats seem to be unique:
Oats can help reduce many markers of type 2 diabetes! #diabetes #oats Click To Tweet
Oats are classified as a kind of whole grain which is different from other grains. They are particularly high in soluble fiber, β-glucan and some micronutrients such as magnesium. The unique components and special physic-chemical properties largely decide the beneficial effects of oats. The beneficial effects of oats on glycemia and blood lipids are mainly related to oats β-glucan, a soluble and fermentable fiber, which cannot be decomposed and absorbed in the small intestine but can be fermented in the colon.
Will you start recommending oats to people with T2D? Feel free to answer in the comments below. 🙂
2015 in Review: Animal Antibiotics
The use of "subtherapeutic" antibiotics in agriculture is one contributor to antibiotic resistance, and the WHO hosted the first "World Antibiotic Awareness Week".
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Antibiotics are commonly used to promote the growth of food-producing animals and to prevent, control and treat disease. Overuse on farms can lead to resistant bacteria that cause infections in both animals and humans and could spread resistance genes from animal bacteria to human pathogens.
In November the World Health Organization hosted the first World Antibiotic Awareness Week to help people learn more about antibiotics on both the human and animal side and try to prompt governments to take action.
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Diseases/Conditions and Prevention/Treatments
Effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine for cancer palliative care: overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses
Overall, favorable therapeutic effects in improving quality of life among cancer patients have been reported. Conflicting evidence exists for the effectiveness of CHM in prolonging survival and in reducing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy related toxicities. No serious adverse effects were reported in all included studies. Evidence indicated that CHM could be considered as an option for improving quality of life among patients receiving palliative care. It is unclear if CHM may increase survival, or reduce therapy related toxicities.
Triclosan causes spontaneous abortion accompanied by decline of estrogen sulfotransferase activity in humans and mice
Here is an observational study that looked at urine levels of triclosan in pregnant women and compared ones' who had a spontaneous abortion and those who did not. The results showed a much higher level of triclosan in the urine (11x higher) of women who had a spontaneous abortion.
Spontaneous abortion is the most common complication of human pregnancy and 10–15% of clinical pregnancies end in it1. Recently, a growing body of evidence has supported an association between exposure to environmental endocrine disrupters and spontaneous abortion2. Triclosan (TCS), an antibacterial agent, is widely used in soaps, toothpastes, first-aid products, fabrics and plastic goods3
TCS is widely used in personal care products. Stanley et al. reported that the concentration of TCS that causes substantial inhibition of EST is in the range of the environmental exposure level14. The present study provides in vivo evidence that the exposure of human or mice to TCS, at least partially, through inhibiting EST activity might cause spontaneous abortion and growth retardation of fetuses. This study is the first to implicate that the activation of EST is required for the maintenance of pregnancy and fetal development during mid to late gestation in human.
Owning the body in the mirror: The effect of visual perspective and mirror view on the full-body illusion
These findings suggest that mirrors have a special role for viewing the self. The results also support the importance of egocentric reference frames for body ownership and suggest that mirror reflections of one's own body are related to peripersonal space, which enables updating of central body representations.
Environment and other Exposures
Nutritional Solutions to Reduce Risks of Negative Health Impacts of Air Pollution
Yes, a good intake of nutrients can help protect against negative effects of air pollution and particulate matter (PM)!
A nutrient-dense diet can help protect again air pollution! #nutrition #diet #health #airpollution Click To Tweet
It has been hypothesized that the intake of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients may ameliorate various respiratory and cardiovascular effects of air pollution through reductions in oxidative stress and inflammation. To date, several studies have suggested that some harmful effects of air pollution may be modified by intake of essential micronutrients (such as B vitamins, and vitamins C, D, and E) and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Here, we review the existing literature related to the potential for nutrition to modify the health impacts of air pollution, and offer a framework for examining these interactions.
A prudent diet is a key determinant to health throughout the whole life and could reduce the deleterious impact of air pollution on health. As demonstrated, several studies showed that some nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D and omega-3 PUFA have protective effects against the damage induced by PM. In an air polluted environment, a healthy diet with adequate intake of essential micronutrients may be critical to prevent the development of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
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The Drudge Report is an institution, the seventh-most-visited news Website, ahead of the New York Times, Fox News, and the Washington Post. Getting linked on Drudge can unleash a tsunami of public mentions and e-mails, and journalists cater to Drudge to gain those links, alerting him when their stories have nasty anecdotes. Drudge laughs that journalists kiss the ring. Glenn Reynolds, the conservative Tennessee law professor famous as Instapundit, compares Drudge to Johnny Carson: How does a comic really make it big? He goes on The Tonight Show. Greenwald echoes, A link from Matt Drudge is in a completely different universe in terms of the traffic it generates than any other link. When Greenwald argues that Politico should not have reported on John Edwards's $400 haircut rather than alerting Drudge, it isn't just an argument over news judgment, it reflects an ideological struggle over what role shadowy Drudge will play in the life of American journalism.
The left calls Drudge a right-winger, but Drudge calls himself an anti-government libertarian. Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's positions are true to my heart But I look at him and say, The guy can't lead.'
But Drudge's political philosophy is more mysterious than that, given that, currently, the one person Drudge seems to believe can lead is Hillary Clinton. Though Drudge often savages Hillary, he is convinced that she will make history, and he seems determined, in spite of himself, to empower her. HILLARY ON SURGE? IT'S WORKING was a recent lead headline. The Clinton scandals of yesteryear bore him, Drudge has said. Right-wing fans have begun to complain about the pattern, calling him Hillary-obsessed. What an irony that the gossip who almost destroyed Bill Clinton's presidency might propel his wife to the Oval Office. That House is going pink, says Drudge.
Who is the man behind the Website? The more power Drudge has attained, the more reclusive he has become. Drudge seems to despise his own fame with a Kurt Cobainlike intensity. On radio he speaks of himself as a nobody and has referred to his fans as psychic vampires. He has utterly compartmentalized his life, separating the personal and the public. Acquaintances describe very brief, formal encounters, and even friends of Drudge's, if there is such a category, generally communicate with him by IM. He's said by some to be gay, but he has thrown water on these speculations.
Those who know him guard his privacy. Andrew Breitbart, a conservative writer living in Brentwood, California, who Drudge says is his only employeeAndrew does the afternoon shifte-mailed me that I haven't talked to him in over a year, then declined to talk. Everything I've said about Drudge is on lexis/nexis, e-mails Lucianne Goldberg. Another of Drudge's power mamas, Camille Paglia, also sends her regrets. In regard to my friendship with Matt, I think that anyone who provides private details to a journalist about a public figure is not a true friend. I would certainly expect the same loyalty and discretion from my friends. Ann Coulter doesn't respond. John Fund says he'll call back and doesn't.
When Drudge turns on someone, that someone becomes a nonperson. The one person who spoke of this process to me was the conservative California writer David Horowitz. Horowitz had learned of Drudge back in the Clinton-hating days and got hooked. The two became friends; Horowitz still feels indebted to Drudge for helping to clear his reputation when Time magazine insulted him. Then when Sidney Blumenthal sued Drudge, Horowitz ran to Drudge's side and helped get him a lawyer, Manny Klausner, and then set up a fund to help him. He said he raised about $50,000. At that time, though, something Horowitz did ticked Drudge off, and his link vanished from the site.
Horowitz says in an agonized tone, He's never communicated to me, but I gather what happened is I did a fund-raising letter based on his case and he thought I was exploiting him. I sent a letter without Matt's approval. I regret not taking enough care to talk to him about it, but I was defending him. I would apologize to him, but I get silence.
Drudge's radio persona isn't very personal. About all he ever let listeners know during the months I listened was that he used to sleep a lot until the Internet changed his life. The old Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard was an icon of his youth. He'd been in Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires, and on a German train he wept listening to Kelly Clarkson's new record. He has no cell phone but he does have a BlackBerry. He hates taxes more than anything that the government does. Give it back to the people you stole it from.


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UB Trustee Ernest C. Trefz dies at 84
Ernest "Ernie" C. Trefz, a longtime member of the University of Bridgeport's Board of Trustees whose decades of wise counsel and unwavering generosity were instrumental in guiding UB from financial turbulence to become a robust center of academic excellence and entrepreneurship, died on Saturday, February 25.
He was 84.
Mr. Trefz served continuously as a member of the Board of Trustees since 1980.
It would be difficult to envision a more challenging time for Mr. Trefz to begin his tenure. Within the decade, a series of regional recessions would batter cities, institutions, and various sectors throughout the northeast. The city of Bridgeport, which filed for bankruptcy in 1991, and the University were not immune from the financial turbulence of the time, but Mr. Trefz's steadying presence on the Board of Trustees proved to be critically important as UB reversed course, said UB President Neil Salonen.
"While many industry leaders and others stepped away, Ernie never wavered with his commitment to the city and the institutions within the city," said President Salonen. "His intent was always for the good of the University and the city, and we have benefitted enormously because of it. UB, like so many others in the Bridgeport region, will miss his leadership and his ceaseless loyalty."
Today, the University's enrollment tops 5,700 students, the highest level in 30 years. More than $86.5 million in capital improvements have helped to transform the campus in the past decade, and new programs, including many championed by Mr. Trefz, are thriving.
In 2014, thanks to Mr. Trefz's generosity and vision, UB opened the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business, announcing that the curriculum would place greater emphasis on entrepreneurship. Gleaming classrooms, lecture halls, and state-of-the-art technologies all support new online MBA business courses as well as additional concentrations in the MBA program. The school has also hired faculty from industry to serve as "entrepreneurs in residence" and opened the Student Entrepreneur Center, also funded by Mr. Trefz, in the fall of 2015.
The business school's new focus reflects the impressive arc of Mr. Trefz's life.
The son of German immigrants, Mr. Trefz grew up helping his father deliver meat and cold cuts to family-run stores in Bridgeport. Though he could not afford to go to college himself, he nonetheless parlayed his work experience, customer-service savvy, and entrepreneurial drive to open the state's first McDonald's restaurant, eventually becoming one of the region's most important business moguls and philanthropists.
Always aware of his humble beginnings, Mr. Trefz made sure to speak to students when he came to campus, often sharing his life story to encourage them as they pursued their own dreams.
"I'm honored and honestly humbled that the UB business school will carry my name," Mr. Trefz told Governor Dannel P. Malloy and other dignitaries at the business school's official groundbreaking ceremony on November 20, 2013. "I will be here to support the school and its mission in every way I can."
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Think You Know Biometrics?
Cynthia Osokogu was a general's daughter, a former model, and a savvy businesswoman.
When she traveled to Lagos in 2012, Cynthia thought she was meeting with a group of businessmen who might be able to supply her with more cost-effective options for her clothing store.
When she landed in Lagos, she called her mother to say she had arrived safely. The next morning, Cynthia Osokogua was found dead.
She had been murdered.
In 2011, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) committed to an enormous project, and budget, that would focus registering SIM cards across the vast country. The goal was for every Nigerian mobile phone user to provide biometric information in order to authenticate their identity.
The reason for the initiative was to help law enforcement agents fight the rising tide of crime across Nigeria. Using fingerprints to link the identity of an individual with their SIM card and mobile phone number would help secure identities and lead to more arrests.
Through old-fashioned police work, detectives were able to learn that Cynthia Osokogu had met her killers on social media, where they had pretended to be businessmen. They lured her to Lagos, murdered her, and then deleted all traces of their social media accounts and wiped all data from their cell phones.
However, the SIM card registration initiative played a major role in their capture.
One of the killers used Cynthia's cell phone to make a call. When the call log was checked from the service provider, the receiver was traced to Festac Town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. That call log led to a stolen phone whose contents had been erased. However, through SIM card registration records, authorities were eventually able to trace ownership of the phone back to one of Cynthia's killers. This helped lead to the eventual capture and arrest of the perpetrators.
From the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC):
"The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registration initiative – which required all mobile phone subscribers to register their SIM cards with their respective mobile network operators – was designed to capture the identity of mobile phone subscribers for identity and security management. The exercise involved a massive campaign by the NCC across cities and rural areas of the country, and despite the challenges, it has been adjudged to be a huge success. The registration exercise of old SIM cards was officially concluded by the NCC on June 30, 2013 while that of new SIM continue."
Two men, Echezona Nwabufor and Ezekiel Eloka, were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
The SIM card registration initiative continues in Nigeria, and is often held up as a gold standard by law enforcement agencies in the role biometrics can play in improving a nation's security.
Think again.
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Deborah Bull CBE speaks to students at Sion-Manning RC Girls School as part of our Creative Industries talk series
26 January 2016
Students at the West London school were invited to a talk from renowned dancer, writer, and broadcaster Deborah Bull as she, in conversation with Head of Year 7 Hannah Lovegrove, told the gathered cohort about her experiences growing up in Skegness, to her time at the Royal Ballet School and on to her tenure as creative director of the Royal Opera House right up to her latest role as Assistant Principal (Culture & Engagement) at King's College, London.
This life lessons talk highlighted the depth and value of not only dance, but all the arts as key to students well being and giving them the skills to think about all of life's challenges from a variety of perspectives which are invaluable to creating understanding between people in society. As Deborah herself put it "The arts allows you to experience other peoples' lives."
She went on to remind the pupils that "the arts don't just need artists; we need great managers in finance, costume designers, stage technicians and lighting technicians for example." Going on to tell the students that for many of the creative arts, highlighting painting and sculpture as examples, there is no such thing as "too late" to start.
Speaking openly and frankly on the subject of fear, Deborah told the students that in her experience sometimes fear can hold you back. This can manifest as a fear of the unknown or it can be fear of looking foolish. She encouraged the audience to fight their fears and face them head on, but also asked that the collected students encourage and support one another when they try something and fail, as she put it "you don't learn something new unless you get it wrong first and you only get good at something through practice. I've made a friend of failure but it took a while. It has to be a part of everyday life."
Keep up with all the updates from our Creativity, Arts and Culture in State Schools Series here.


text: After developing fibromyalgia as a medical student, Dr. Ginevra Liptan spent many years using herself as guinea pig to find successful treatments, and has fine-tuned her approach by treating thousands of patients. She is one of the few clinical specialists in the world to focus solely on fibromyalgia, and directs The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia in Portland, Oregon. In her newest book, "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor," she shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement. Dr. Liptan's program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, "The FibroManual" includes a thoroughly sourced "health care provider guide" that enables readers to help their doctors help them.


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Hope everybody is having a wonderful St. Patrick's Day. It is a Friday, and that means I'm back with three more questions. The first one is for everybody. The second two are mostly for Nashville residents. First of all, I'm trying to get a better idea of who the typical Dad Gone Wild reader is, so I though I'd ask. Secondly, MNPS has a whole new leadership team this year, and by now most of us should have formed an opinion. Please share it. Lastly, this past Thursday night, Twitter followers saw a Nashville School Board member engage in an all-too-frequent attack on people with whom he holds grudges. I'm curious about how people feel about that. As always, your comments are welcome and anonymous. I appreciate you sharing them. On Monday, I'll give you a little wrap up of what we've discovered. Thanks again for all your support.
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Will Pinkston is nothing more than a pompous, misogynistic ass. Last night was completely uncalled for. He won the election. What else is there to prove? Grow up and concentrate on things that matter.
If we care about curriculum & instruction (and student & teacher performance), Felder needs to go immediately. Completely unqualified for her role. It's embarrassing that she's the instructional leader of our district. Joseph should make change ASAP
Will is not a dumb guy which is why I don't understand what motivates him to be so caustic on twitter. I voted for him over jaxn and when I saw the exchange last night I thought "maybe I should have voted the other way" because the only explanation for his rants is unstable psychotic behavior. I'm not afraid of angry people but crazy people scare me.
Last night was it for me. I don't care what someone has done in the past, you simply should not celebrate the losing of someone's job on a platform like Twitter.
Good luck Will. I hope you find and defeat those Quixotic windmills and not hurt loved ones in the process.
Honest question: Why has the board remained silent on Pinkston and his tweets? And doea their silence mean they are in agreement with him or do they fear his make believe wrath?
Will is his own worst enemy and if he doesn't stop he will be MNPS' worst enemy. He has done many good things for students in our district, but he has to stop. His vitriolic tweets have no place in our education landscape. I wish he would just focus on what matters most.
Do you know if anyone (central office, board, etc) has noticed the comments from the last few weeks? It seems like there is a consensus that there is a culture that Joseph and his team are unaware of. I know they believed they inherited a horrible culture, but I would argue that things are worse now than when they started.


text: President Obama Is a Bigot By Todd Zywicki on August 8, 2010 3:44 pm because he opposes same-sex marriage. So are Joe Biden and Hillary Rodham Clinton. And millions of Californians of different races, sexes, and religious views. Nelson Lund puzzles over the logic of Judge Walker's Proposition 8 ruling.


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Personal Finance Tips
This article aims to provide a few tips regarding personal finance for working adults. In this time of recession and slow growth we all need to save enormously and curb any unnecessary expenditures. But, most importantly we need to manage our finances wisely.
1. Try to spend according to your budget and save some extra cash. Keep track of your income and expenditures. You should be able to save some cash each month and keep it aside for bad times.
2. Invest wisely and ensure that you get optimal returns for your investments. Avoid investing in one scheme or with single company. Instead spread your investments astutely amongst various schemes and companies.
3. Avoid missing your credit card or loan payments; else you may receive a bad credit rating. Do not miss the payment dates otherwise you may have to pay huge interests and find difficulty in getting further loans.
4. There is much we can do to save on our expenditures. Go green and save on expensive energy bills. Even the government is providing some tax rebates to people trying to make their homes more energy efficient. This way you can save doubly by receiving tax rebates and paying less on your energy bills.
5. Usually in tougher times people tend to invest less, but this should be avoided. Keep your investments regular whether small or big. Remember that even these small investments will pay you good returns in the long run.
6. Avoid exorbitant spending on expensive food and alcohol. These are few things that can be avoided in rough times. The more you save the better it is for you.
7. In case you need financial advice, do not hesitate in consulting. You can also do some research online to make wise investments.
These tips will certainly guide you to control your personal finances and pass through rough times easily.


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If you have been in the triangle long you will have already been to or heard of DPAC. We are lucky to live so close to an amazing cultural arts community that includes the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). This venue draws an impressive line up of artists and performances focusing on live action entertainment from world renowned musical artists to the Price is Right! Based on attendance, DPAC is currently the 4th ranked theater in the U.S. They even host a season of national touring Broadway shows straight from New York.
So what's on the schedule that you must see?
Well The Phantom of the Opera goes on sale Saturday, Sept 30 at 10am.
On Stage Feb 27 – March 11, 2018
Want to book your tickets early? Bring a group of 12 or more for great savings and reserve your seats today!
Price Chart: https://www.dpacnc.com/…/PhantomGroupsPricing-49ced6c6b1.pdf
Group Request Form or emails email@example.com: https://www.dpacnc.com/ev…/group-services/group-request-form
If Opera isn't your cup of tea, check out more here:
Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, NC is an ideal community to live in with shops, restaurants, medical facilities and a variety of "neighborhoods" to choose from. Both Sandy Savage and Lisa Skumpija are local experienced Fearrington Village realtors who specialize in listing and selling in the Pittsboro, Chatham County real estate markets.


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Kenny's Auto Accessories is your off-roading experts. Whether you are interested in a slight increase or want to go sky-high, our pros are eager to take your car or truck to new heights.
Katzkin has been a leader in custom automotive leather industry for the last three decades and are the exclusive supplier of leather interiors for multiple large automotive manufacturers. Backed by a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, Kenny's Auto Accessories is a proud Katzkin partner.
Since 1973, Kicker Car Audio has been manufacturing innovative audio gear. Known for their legendary bass, Kicker has long been considered the best in car audio.
High-end car audio manufacturer, Alpine, specializes in mobile media. From subwoofers to navigation, Alpine offers the highest quality available.
Family owned and operated, Roadwire is the forefather of automotive restyling. Specializing in innovative transformations, it's no wonder Roadwire was awarded Manufacturer of the Year in 2014.
Remote start, lock, unlock, or find your car just by pushing a button on your smart phone. Viper connects you to your vehicle through our cloud services network linking app. You can even control multiple vehicles with a single account – it's great for families!
A navigation system can make getting to your destination a little easier. Advent is a leader in automotive navigation. They offer universal styled systems that fit most standard openings, making Advent an easy addition to most vehicles.
Upgrade your existing stereo system by adding a CD player. We offer both single and multiple disc options.
Keep friends and family entertained during long trips with movies played on overhead or in seat back DVD players.
You have probably invested a lot of money in MP3s. Let Kenny's Auto Accessories install an MP3 player so you can take your music collection on the road.
iPods are a convenient and cost effective way to always have your music library with you. Kenny's Auto Accessories can make sure your vehicle is Apple compatible.
Gone are the days of the fold out map. GPS navigation is the future of travel.
Add the ease and convenience of cruise control to your vehicle with an aftermarket system.
Bring your car or truck into the twenty-first century by adding power windows and locks.
A droopy headliner is a sign of age. Worn and stretched fabric can be repaired to look brand new.
Tired of fumbling for the right key to open your car or truck? Kenny's Auto Accessories can solve that with the installation of a keyless entry system.
Warm up or cool down your vehicle without having to sit in the heat or cold in the process. Remote start systems can be customized to your specifications.
Avoid accidents with real-time back up cameras. This modern technology guarantees safety first.
If you didn't purchase your vehicle with a sunroof, no problem! Aftermarket sunroofs are one of the most popular additions to cars.
Nothing says elegance like leather interior. Elevate the upholstery in your car or truck with soft leather.
Give your car a touch of class with a simulated convertible top. It's a popular technique to give cars an updated yet classic look.
Witches, hitches and side steps – oh, my! Kenny's Auto Accessories carries a large inventory of truck accessories and is Tulsa's first choice for truck outfitters.
If you have a fleet of commercial vehicles, you'll want to protect that investment. Asset tracking devices can help make sure you are aware of where those investments are at all times.
Just like the carpet in your home, the carpet in your vehicle sees a lot of wear and tear and it can show. Have it replaced to look as good as they day you bought it.
If your vehicle is ready for Midas' touch, we have the accessories for you! Gold is fast becoming a popular choice among car and truck owners. Don't miss out on this trend.
Winged or flush-mounted, spoilers are a sure way to have your vehicle stand out. Originally meant for race cars, this long-time favorite accessory is road tested and approved.
Never again miss that important game because you're on the road! Satellite TV streams right to your car or truck so you'll always know the score.
You, too, can have a wood grain, aluminum or carbon fiber dashboard. With a myriad of custom finishes and colors, you're sure to find the perfect kit to give new life to your dash.
Don't sit in silence. Kenny's Auto Accessories can get your car or truck radio back to playing the tunes you love.
One way to give your car or truck more character is do add a custom grill. This subtle yet sophisticated upgrade is a definite show stopper.
Hear an audible sound when you're too close to something behind you. Back-up sensors can help gauge how far you are from bumping something.


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There is a saying that "what you don't know won't hurt you.." but I think these days it may not hurt but it may KILL and that is the reason early detection of any disease is important.
Knowing early is as important as proper education on what to be done about it. In this part of the world religiosity had taken over right thinking and it bleeds my heart a lot when people live in denial of medical problems that can be taken care of before it gets out of hand.
This bring us to the issue of self breast examination, it should be taught and known by all girls either young or old. What we are looking for could range from painless/painful lump, discharge from the nipples, unequaled boobs with a far departure from the norm, color changes on the skin of breast or pulling in nipples.
A simple DIY can save you from the later hurt after all.
In partnership with BHG (Bankers Healthcare Group), we (using my blog) want to keep the fight on against Breast Cancer.
What can be done before and during are all highlighted in the graphic below. My focal point is the diet and exercise part. It could build up your immunity and help you to fight not only cancer but other disease.
Always remember that the fighting spirit is the caution spirit.


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PR: PikPok™ Bringing The Thrill of the Beautiful Game to iPhone With Flick Kick™ Football
by Rob on
May 31, 2010
Filed under News, Tips and How-To's, Press Release
PikPok to release Flick Kick Football in the coming weeks for $0.99 (half off regular price). Full press release is below:
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – May 31, 2010 – PikPok™ today announced that it will be releasing Flick Kick™ Football for iPhone and iPod Touch in the coming weeks. Flick Kick Football challenges players to score from free kick positions by bending the ball around fearsome defender walls, while immersing the player in the nostalgic 70's age of football greatness. The game will be available for a special 50% off launch price of $0.99, which is much less expensive than a World Cup Ticket or even a Pint.
"We've combined the addictive game play from the Flick series with a classic visual style, creating a unique experience for Soccer and Football fans on the iPhone," said Jos Ruffell, manager of the PikPok label. "We know fans of the beautiful game will find Flick Kick Football to be the perfect challenge for the living room or the bar, whenever there's a crowd of rowdy hooligans or fellow fans that want to show they are champions."
Whatever you call it, soccer, football, or futbol, the World's most popular sport has long been one of unbridled athleticism, panache and stunning goals. Hundreds of millions of fans of this energetic sport worldwide remember the golden era, when Pele was the greatest in the world and players sported flowing locks and sideburns that matched their off field antics. Fans of this time will soon have another reason to rejoice as the greatness of yesteryear when PikPok™ launches Flick Kick™ Football for iPhone and iPod Touch in June.
Flick Kick Football Features:
-Multiple Modes including:
-Practice Mode, to get your game up to par
-Sudden Death to show what you can do when it really counts
-Time Attack for those that like to race the clock, or with limited time for greatness
-Intuitive Flick Kicking – Sweep your finger across the ball to drive, curve and power the ball past walls of defenders
-Unique 'Golden Era' of Football Presentation – Immerse yourself in graphics that will bring the nostalgia of the era back
-OpenFeint Leaderboards and Achievements – So the world can see that you're a better player than your friends
About PikPok
PikPok is the iPhone and iPod Touch publishing label and development studio created by Sidhe. With a portfolio of original and licensed entertainment properties in development for the platform, PikPok is positioned to deliver games that appeal to mainstream consumers with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok's has already released multiple iPhone titles including Bird Strike Gold Edition, Fame, based on the MGM feature film, Flick Kick™ Rugby and Flick Kick™ Aussie Rules. The studio reached the two million download mark in May 2010. For more information on PikPok, please visit: www.pikpokgames.com


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: informational headers in this mail?
From: Mark Bright (mark.bright_at_btopenworld.com)
Date: 2003-10-27
Sorry to be a Numpty....
But, in my defence I do know how to unsubscribe...
But how *Do* you view these headers? I am using Outlook 2002, and there
If it's Numpty Class users this is targeted at, it looks to have
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Sports scoring equipment ranges from a simple multi sports flip over scoreboard to a top of the range international standard Stramatel and Favero electronic scoreboards for any sport.
Stramatel scoreboard equipment is charged by a trickle charge system which is designed to be left on at ALL TIMES when the Stramatel equipment is not in use. This is to maintain the condition of the batteries in the control consoles.
If you require more information on scoreboards or a quote for a scoreboard or timing equipment give us a call on 01642 645888 or e-mail us email@example.com


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Count up the years of your lives. Now...in the time you've been walking this earth, what song defines "summer song" for you?
This is the song for me. This song's summer domination was inescapable back in '85, and it was nigh impossible to get sick of it because it was (and still is) so much fun to listen to.
This ain't a popularity contest, so follow your heart.


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There are many ways in which it does so. Here, one can highlight Speed Meetings, networking activities held by leading companies and headhunters in which EMBA students attend short interviews with several interviewers. This gives participants the chance to give potential recruiters their CVs and to get feedback.
The Executive MBA programme's Careers Service holds these activities each year to foster opportunities for professional growth among participants. Such opportunities may involve either changing company or getting promoted in one's present firm.
Three Speed Meetings were held for EMBA students during the 2015-2016 academic year on both the Barcelona and the Madrid campuses. Many companies took part in the events, including: Danone; Desigual; SEAT; BT; Massimo Dutti; Alstom (GE). Leading headhunters attending included Michael Page, Cátenon, Robert Walters, and Montaner.
Mercè Clapés, Head of the Careers Service for these kinds of events, said that putting students in contact with executive recruitment experts and potential employers "opened doors". She also noted that the feedback they provided "is invaluable and of great value in taking the next career step".