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Gluten Free Whole Grains and Your Diet
Grains are an essential part of a healthy and nutritious diet since they are low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals.
In a previous blog post, I provided a list of grains that are gluten-free and safe for patients with celiac disease. The problem is that when grains are processed or refined, they are often stripped of fiber and essential nutrients.
During processing, the outer and inner layers of the grain, which contain most of the fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, are removed. What is left behind is the starchy middle layer, which doesn't contain much of anything.
Many gluten-free foods are made with refined flour and/or starches that are low in fiber, vitamins and minerals. A classic exampled of a gluten-free refined grain is white rice.
The most beneficial grains are the so-called whole grains. These grains are unrefined which means that they contain all three layers of the grain. As a result, they are higher in fiber than processed grains, and they contain protein, are low in fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly the B vitamins.
Here is a quick look at some gluten-free whole grains:
- Brown rice, brown rice flour
- Wild rice
- Amaranth – a seed grain comparable to rice or maize that was a staple food of the Aztecs
- Buckwheat – despite its unfortunate name for celiacs, buckwheat is NOT a wheat but rather it is a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel
- Chia – considered by some to be a "superfood", this seed was an important food source for the Aztecs and Mayans
- Whole corn, popcorn, kernels, cornmeal
- Flax seed
- Millet – the name given to a collection of small-seeded grains
- Gluten-free oats, oatflour
- Quinoa – a grain crop grown for its edible seeds consumed widely by the
- Incan empire, believed to be sacred and the "mother of all grains"
- Sorghum – a cereal grain often produced as a syrup called "sweet sorghum"
- Teff – an Ethiopian seed grass commonly used in the preparation of injera – a sourdough flatbread with a spongy texture and Tella, a traditional Ethiopian gluten free beer
You can vastly improve the nutritional content of your meals by substituting the more common gluten free grains and starches such as white rice or potato with gluten free whole grains.
You should try it…you just might like it!
Some people have intolerances or allergies to certain grains, as well as medical conditions for which they cannot tolerate moderate or high levels of fiber, so please speak with your doctor about how best to balance your diet with the benefits of a gluten free diet.


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Training Category: Processes and Systems and DCS Operations
This is an introductory course to equip learners with necessary knowledge to understand how a Distributed Control System works. An overview is given of the different vendor types. Systems hardware, configuration, architecture, Operator Workstation and functions are discussed in a generic manner.
The content of the course includes:
- Introduction to Control Systems
- Overview of different DCS systems
- System hardware configuration
- Systems Operation
- Terminology and operator application
- Information Processing and equipment functions
- Understanding control blocks
- Operator Workstation and keyboard
- Identify the standard display windows
- Navigate and Operate the different windows and faceplates
Who should attend this course?
This course is specifically designed for production technicians or other specialists in the Chemical and Oil & Gas Industry who wish to pursue a career in Control Room Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Everyday Yoga has a list of 14 different yoga postures that are perfect for office use. Another page on the www.mydailyyoga.com site shows exercises to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) and carpal tunnel.
We often focus on strength and stamina when we think of exercise. Yet flexibility is just as important. Yoga is ideal because it promotes flexibility while we move. Yoga is a weight-bearing exercise (we're bearing the weight of our body). If you are doing strength training, or performing repetitive movements at work, or are participating in sports, I strongly recommend you make yoga part of your daily ritual. It can take as little as 10 minutes. Try the Everyday Yoga steps and tell me what you notice.


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On Summer Break June - August
Nursery through 8th grade
Nursery - Leisa Hubb
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Janet Dvorak
2nd Grade - Becky Cook
2nd Grade - Becky Cook
3rd & 4th Grade - Barb Schultz
5th & 6th Grade - Tammy Cahill
7th & 8th Grade - Nancy Rice
October 8 - Children take Shoeboxes Home
October 15 - Crop Walk at Apple River State Park
October 15 - Nursery & 1st Grade sing in service
October 23 - WELCA Halloween Party
November 12 - Eden Ministry
November 12-20 Christmas Shoe Boxes returned to church
November 19 - 2nd - 8th Grade sing in service
December 3, 10, 17 - Christmas Program practice during Sunday School
December 17 - Christmas Program 7:00 pm
January 7, 2016 - Sunday Funday
January 21, 2016 - Nursery & 1st Grade sing in service
February 4 - Sunday Funday
February 18 - 2nd - 8th Grade sing in service
March 4 - Sunday Funday
March 18 - Nursery & 1st Grade sing in service
April 1 - Sunday Funday
April 15 -2nd - 8th Grade sing in service, Nursery & 1st grade visit Nursing Home
April 17 - 2nd-8th Grade Visit Nursing Home
May 6 - Sunday Funday
May 20 - Nursery & 1st grade sign in service, 2nd-8th grade visit Nursing Home
June 4-8 - Vacation Bible School 9:00 am - 11:30 am
June 10 - Vacation Bible School Program - 10:00 am
June-August - No Sunday School
September 9 - Rally Day
Please complete the form and include the name, date of birth, grade completed, and age of each child. Please also include the parent's name, address, phone number, emergency contact and any special needs or allergies the child may have. Thank you!!
Vacation Bible School is June 4 - 8 from 9 - 11:30 am. To register your child, please click here for a form, or complete the form above. The children will provide the program during worship on Sunday, June 11. The Bible School program is a great time for everyone!
We can use lots of cookies for the week of Bible School! You can drop them off any morning that week. Please no peanuts or peanut butter.
What is "faith training" you ask? Faith Training is a two-year program for middle school students to explore what it means to have faith in God through Jesus Christ through the confirmation program of Christ Lutheran Church (aka faith training).
During the next year we will meet at the church for class instruction most Wednesday afternoons after school until 5:00 pm. (beginning September 23rd for 8th Grade and September 30th for 7th Grade).
Your to do list before confirmation classes begin:
Children's Church will begin again the week after Rally Day and continue throughout the school year. Children's church is a time for little ones to venture downstairs for an activity so parents and adults can listen to the message. Children go downstairs after the Children's Sermon and can return upstairs after the Sharing of the Peace. We ask for your help with Children's Church by signing up for a few Sundays now through the end of the year. The sign-up sheet is passed around during service with the usher and readers' sheets. Activities during Children's Church could include coloring, craft activities, reading a story, watching a movie, etc. Thank you for your help!


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Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created at the end of the 1920′s the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts.
Nicknamed "the Crocodile" by the press, multiple Grand Slam tennis champion René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.
The Lacoste brand is a symbol of casual elegance and it was officially launched in 1933. Lacoste offers a unique and original universe for men, children and women: clothing, shoes, perfumes, leather goods, eyeglasses, watches, costume jewellery and home textiles.
Since 2010, Felipe Oliveira Baptista became creative director of Lacoste, replacing Christophe Lemaire who took over the creative director position at Hermes.
Lacoste is held 65% by the Lacoste family and 35% by the Devanlay company- the brand's global licensee for clothing and leather goods. Pentland Group has the exclusive worldwide license to produce Lacoste footwear, Procter & Gamble owns the exclusive worldwide license to produce fragrance, and CEMALAC holds the license to produce Lacoste bags and small leather goods.


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Top Ten...Donald Trump Gag Gifts
Love him or hate him, our President has inspired some of the best gag gifts ever before devoted to a United States President. Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend or a frenemy, you're sure to find something on this list!
1. Donald Trump Toilet Paper
Now, maybe you want this for the uh, traditional purposes, and it will make you feel better about the state of the nation every time you use it. Or maybe you just love seeing his face so much you even want to see it in the john. To each his own!
2. Trump Toilet Roll Talker
Why? Because you just can't get enough of his omnipresence on the news? Imagine your guests surprise when you put this gem in your guest bathroom and the Trumpster starts talking when they reach for the toilet paper. Also perfect with the Donald Trump Toilet Paper.
3. Leak Protecting Adult Diapers
Perfect for stopping leaks! Need we say more.
4. Donald Trump Dammit Doll
This is one of our favorites! Get all your political stress out without damaging the furniture. This company also makes several other dolls including Dammit Cancer from which 50% of the profit benefits cancer treatment programs.
5. Donald Trump Bobblehead
Will Mexico pay for the wall? The Donald Trump Bobblehead says Yes! You can also purchase the Barack Obama and George W. Bush dolls to compete the set.
6. Donald Trump Troll Doll
Chief Troll? These clever folks have brought back our favorite 1960's troll dolls -Donald Trump style! If you like the troll look, you can also check out the similar troll magnet.
7. Donald Trump Talking Pen
Go on, touch his hair, you know you want to! And with this pen, once you do, Donald will start talking to you. Awww!
8. Trump and Putin Finger Puppets
Aww! Trump and Putin are perfect together in this set of finger puppets. Eww...Remember to wash your hands after using. This Donald Trump Small Hands soap should help with that.
9. Donald Trump Life Size Cardboard Stand-up
Always wanted your picture taken next to the Trumpster? Well now's your chance! Alternatively, I suppose you could stand him up in the front yard to scare all the neighborhood kids away. And never fear, cardboard stand-ups are available for lots of other politicians, even Barack Obama.
10. Donald Trump Countdown Timer
And last but not least, if you're counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until you get to say Former President Trump, this is the clock for you!
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Brewer Arne Johnson is well known and admired throughout the brewing community. Since 1995 Arne has brewed award winning classic ales for Marin Brewing like Mt.Tam Pale Ale, 3 Flowers IPA, and Tiburon Blonde and so many more. We love the high quality, well balanced, refined flavors of all of Arne's beers.
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Religious liberty law firm Thomas More Society has filed a federal lawsuit in Tennessee on behalf of former Walgreens pharmacist Philip Hall, alleging Hall was unfairly fired because his faith would not permit him to sell the Plan B morning-after pill over the counter.
Hall worked for the Jamestown, Tenn., location for six years prior to his August 2013 termination. His attorneys say the store permitted him to opt out of filling prescriptions for abortifacients Ella or Plan B when they were prescription drugs.
Hall, a Baptist, said he couldn't fill those prescriptions because, "they can prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus."
That arrangement apparently changed last year when the Food and Drug Administration allowed Plan B to be sold over the counter. Hall's attorneys say that at an employee meeting on the change, his supervisors asked him what he would do if he was asked about the drug.
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To my Loyal Readers… I must take a break from posting for the next month or two. It is Spring Cleaning time, both literally and figuratively, as I need to spend some concentrated time on my to-do list as well as nurturing my relationship with the Lord and my family. Doing this "limited internet" hiatus a few times a year helps me to re-prioritize that which is most important. I will continue my gratitude list… on paper, the old-fashioned way, for now.
Goodbye… for a little while. Blessings.
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Matt Rowen PC Specs Motherboard Gigabyte Z370P D3 Processor Intel Core i5-8400 Memory (part number) 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2400 Graphics Card #1 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Storage #1 Samsung 970 Evo 500GB M.2 SSD CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo Case Phanteks Eclipse P400 Power Supply Corsair TX650M 650W Mouse Pad Asus Rog Scabbard
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Looking for High Sensitivity Mouse Pad
I am looking for High Glide speed and High Sensitivity Mouse Pad. I am currently using SteelseriesQck+ and Asus Rog Scabbard. What You guys recommend I should Go with Asus brand or Some other this time.
I am looking at these currently from Asus itself..
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MENINBLK PC Specs Laptop (Model) N/A Motherboard ASUS ROG RAMPAGE V EDITION 10 1902 BIOS Processor Core i7-5960X @ 4.4 GHz Memory (part number) G.Skill F4-2400C15Q-32GRK X 2 = 64GB (8x8GB) Graphics Card #1 MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti AERO 11GB OC Graphics Card #2 none Graphics Card #3 none Graphics Card #4 none Sound Card Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 PURE WHITE Monitor SAMSUNG 32" UN32EH5000 LCD TV Storage #1 WDC WDS100T3XHC-00SJG0 1TB SSD w/EKWB BLACK Heatsink Storage #2 WDC BLACK WD4005FZBX 4TB SATA CPU Cooler EKWB RVE10 RGB MONOBLOCK Case Corsair Graphite Series 760T Full-Tower Windowed Case Black Power Supply EVGA 1000 G2 Keyboard Corsair Vengence K70 CH-9000520-NA Mouse CM Storm Sentinel ZERO G Headset Sennheiser HD565 OVATION Mouse Pad HYPERX FURY MOUSE MAT Headset/Speakers Creative Labs GIGAWORKS 5.1 THX OS Windows 10 PRO x64 v1809 Network Router pfsense Accessory #1 APC Back-UPS PRO 1500 S
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Hello Matt Rowen,
Kingston makes a HyperX Fury S Pro Gaming Mouse Pad that is really nice.
It has a high resolution surface and soft rubber padding underneath.
The entire edge is also stitched and bound so that it will not wear easily.
Korth PC Specs Motherboard ASUS X99 R5E (BIOS2101/1902) Processor Haswell-EP E5-1680-3 SR20H/R2 (4.4GHz) Memory (part number) Vengeance LPX 4x8GB SS DDR4-3000 (CMK32GX4M4C3000C15) Graphics Card #1 NVIDIA Quadro GP100GL/16GB, 16xPCIe3, NVLink1 (SLI-HB) Graphics Card #2 NVIDIA Quadro GP100GL/16GB, 16xPCIe3, NVLink1 (SLI-HB) Sound Card JDS Labs O2+ODAC (RevB), USB2 UAC1 Monitor ASUS PG278Q Storage #1 Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSDs, 4xSATA3 RAID0 Storage #2 Comay BladeDrive E28 3200GB SSD, 8xPCIe2 CPU Cooler Raijintek NEMESIS/TISIS, AS5, 2xNH-A14 Case Obsidian 750D (original), 6xNH-A14 Power Supply Zalman/FSP ZM1250 Platinum Headset Pilot P51 PTT *modded* OS Arch, Gentoo, Win7x64, Win10x64 Network Router Actiontec T3200M VDSL2 Gateway Accessory #1 TP-Link AC1900 Archer T9E, 1xPCIe Accessory #2 ASUS/Infineon SLB9635 TPM (TT1.2/FW3.19) Accessory #3 ASUS OC Panel I (FW0501)
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I'm fond of the Func "F10.S" mousepads, the big ones which cover a good-sized chunk of desk real-estate (hate falling off or getting snagged on the edges of mousepads).
I prefer a high-precision high-sensitivity lightweight mouse so having it slide around from its own momentum can be an annoying issue, the surface friction on these mousepads is just about the perfect balance (for me) between being a smooth "glide" and not being too "slippery". Also slightly elastic enough to feel comfortable where it contacts flesh (doesn't always feel noticeably hot/cold to touch) and plastic enough that it repels dirt/sweat/oils (generally stays fairly clean, is easy to clean when needed). And it stays exactly where I put it, doesn't move around my glass-surfaced desktops.
I haven't compared a whole lot of mousepads in my time. But I'm pretty impressed with the "performance" of this one. I honestly don't think there's a whole lot of difference in these things, as long as you choose something which basically works well enough for your needs then it's really just about whatever looks, price, and brand you find most appealing. You could probably even paste a big chunk of adhesive vinyl onto your desktop to observe similar "performance" results.
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DJ LFD PC Specs Laptop (Model) Custom Desktop Motherboard ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Processor Core i3 8100 (8th Gen. 300 Series) Memory (part number) 2x8GB Patriot Viper 2133 DDR4 (PVE48G213C4GY ) Graphics Card #1 EVGA GTX 960 4GB ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card #2 EVGA GTX 960 4GB ACX 2.0+ Sound Card Creative Fatal1ty Champion Recon3D PCIe w/ Front I/O Deck Monitor Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p @ 60Hz Storage #1 Team Group 128GB SSD SATA III /OS Storage #2 Samsung EVO 860 500GB SATA III SSD/ /Storage ; WD Caviar 1TB 7200 RPM HDD for Older Storage CPU Cooler Cooler Master MA620P RGB LED Twin Tower modifed fan placement (RAM-> Rear I/O) Case Corsair Graphite 230T Rebel Orange Power Supply Antec TPQ True Power Quattro 1200W Keyboard Logitech G213 Prodigy Mouse Logitech G602 11-button/ lagless/ fully progammable Headset Sound Blaster Blaze Mouse Pad Dell XPS Teflon/Steel Headset/Speakers Logitech Z506 5.1 surround OS W10 64-bit Accessory #1 DEEPCOOL WIND BLADE 120mm White LED Accessory #2 ID-COOLING NO-12025-G Green LED 120mm Accessory #3 NOVATION Launchkey 49 MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Can't go wrong with Teflon... generallly, Teflon/Steel made mouse "pads" last much longer and have exceellent resolution. I still use a Dell XPS Teflon/Steel mouse "pad" and have one from Kensington too.


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Greenman Wood Altar Table
Carved wood altar table is great as a small shrine with hand carved Green Man design on top and a green finish.
Greenman Wood Altar Table by Om Imports
This carved wood table is hand made in India and is 8 x 8 inches square and 5 1/2 inches high on turned wood legs. Made of Indian hard wood and stained in a green and brown finish.
Great as a statue or altar stand, portable altar, and so much more!
Hand made items may vary slightly.Item Number: AA-RAT632S | Approximate Size (Inches): 8.00 wide x 8.00 deep x 5.50 high | Approximate Shipping Weight: 4.00 lbs.


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Mental Games- Part 3
As we've heard so much, life is about balance. Not too much work, not too much play, not too much ice cream, not too much exercise. Keep things in perspective and don't throw things too out of whack. The same principle goes for dog training. Two of the most important things to balance in your dog training program are control and momentum.
When we talk about control we are talking about the ability to handle and live with your dog in such a way that you are the boss, not him.
You need to address your control issues BEFORE you buy your dog, not after. If you are looking for a dog that will sit peacefully beside you in the duck blind, you better consider the horsepower that comes with your new pup or started dog. What may be appealing to a competitive field trailer or hunt test trainer may not be nearly as appealing to you as your dog sits restlessly next to you in the blind, whining, jumping about, and leaping into the decoys every time you blow the call. Getting control of an animal like this may take more effort than you are willing to do or pay for.
We like to think of control as a dog that sits nicely to the whistle, and waits patiently at the blind to be sent after a fallen bird. We think of being able to call the dog back in a pheasant field because he is ranging out too far, even as he gets a snoot full of rooster.
When referring to momentum, we are basically talking about the energy and self-governance that a dog has. A dog that takes off like a rocket after a duck that sailed two hundred yards into the tules and refuses to quit until the job is done, or you go out and get him, has a lot of momentum. He may not be worried about someone blowing a whistle to stop him. He may be so determined that he won't return, even as his owner hollers for him. He's got little on his mind other than shagging a bird. Ultimately, we would like a dog that has the desire to get the job done in tough circumstances, yet won't drive us crazy the rest of the time. This requires having a relatively balanced dog to start with and then having a training program that will bring about the best of both worlds.
So first off, lets address our puppy, or the started dog we bought. Of course, you should always buy from someone reputable. That goes without saying. It is important to make sure that the breeder's goals and your goals are similar. A super high-powered field trial dog may be great for the professional or seasoned amateur, but may likely leave the unsuspecting weekend hunter exasperated.
Picture owning a drag-racing car to fill your work and carpooling needs. Maintaining that beast all year may be more of a burden than it is worth to you. An SUV, a pickup, or dare I say, yes I will, a minivan would serve your needs better. The same goes with buying a young started dog or field trial wash out. Some of these can leave the average Joe wondering what hit them. I am not disparaging these young hot dogs in any way. For the right person and circumstance they can be great. Again, match your dog for your needs.
When considering training, it is essential to note that all dogs will require different amounts of discipline and freedom. A very soft dog may need you to cut him some slack in order for his drive and confidence to be maximized. On the other hand, a fire breathing 90 lb. male Labrador may take a lot more reigning in. Think of it like soup. You taste it and you think, "Hmm, needs some salt", so you add some salt. Look at where you are with your dog, and then determine what you need to add to your training to get the flavor you want. If you think he "needs just a few more manners", or " We need a whole bunch more ZING!" Add it to your soup. Just remember, sometimes when you take something away, you may not get it back. Make life too miserable on them and you can permanently remove spark from many dogs. On the other hand a spoiled brat may resist new training standards.
A good level of balance in training goes a long way towards a great hunting companion. So there it is. No drills for you to do, no commands to teach. Just some dog training philosophy to get you started on a dog you can enjoy for a long time!
If you enjoyed this article make sure you check out What They Don't Teach You About Retriever Training and Now Pay Attention! for more great retriever training content!


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Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~Pauline R. Kezer
First, a little note, enter my FIRST FIRST CONTEST to be featured on this BLOG. All the details are below, but first, today's first:
Today was a perfect example of why I love this adventure in Firsts. Jennifer Rice was one of the first people to reach out to me through email and said TRY THIS for a FIRST: Hula Hooping. It really wasn't on my list of things to do. I didn't like it as a child. Why would I like it now?
But Jennifer was so enthusiastic -- I'm a sucker for enthusiasm. Today we met and she showed me why this is not your kid's Hula Hoop.
Come on. That's cool, right?
Jen says she lost 20 pounds just hula hooping last year. She works for a major drug company and teaches hula hooping exercise classes and makes adult exercise hula hoops with her boyfriend as a hobby business.
She says you can burn 600 calories an hour. I believe it. This is a work out. It took me about a dozen tries to get this going.
I loved this. I bought one of her hula hoops. I might take it to the office. If I'm stressed, I might just take it out and do a hula hoop break. (I would think it would put any issues in perspective) Jennifer is President and Ringleader of Tailspin and you can find her at tailspinhoops.com.
So I am also celebrating one month of FIRSTS. WHOA!
I'm hoping you will help me and tell me your best First story. Has this blog inspired you? Tell me. Send a comment (at the bottom of this blog) or send an email email@example.com. On Saturday, the person who sends me the best First story will be featured on my blog that day.
You can also follow @oneyearoffirsts on Twitter and find me on Facebook. Lets end this blog with a little hula hoop instruction from Jennifer.
Lu Ann Cahn is an Emmy award-winning journalist who's been in the biz for more than 30 years. She's survived motherhood, breast cancer and chasing down bad guys. Now, Lu Ann's trying to complete a year of "firsts." Can she do it? She'll be posting daily here on NBCPhiladelphia.com.


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White River Rafting
White river rafting on the Zambezi River is undoubtedly the best white water in Southern Africa! This activity is not for the faint hearted. Guests should be reasonably fit as the walk in and out is strenuous. The Zambian side offers a lift out that is included in the rate.Serious adrenalin junkies should know that the best time to go white river rafting on the Zambezi is from September to January when the water levels are are low. Full day and half day options are available on both the Zim and Zambian of the Falls in low water.
Zambezi River Cruises
Sundowners are a tradition in Africa and a cruise is the time honored way of enjoying sunset on the Zambezi River. There are a number of boats from small to large that traverse these waters. If you have a special occasion to celebrate you could hire a private boat. Dinner cruises, lunch cruises, big boats suitable for weddings or small boats perfect to ask that special someone in your life to marry you are all available. A selection of drinks and snacks are included on all boats but park fees(about $10 per person) are payable directly on arrival at the boat.
Microlight Flight of Angels: Zambia
This in our opinion is the best way to see Victoria Falls - just you and the pilot taking an unhurried flight over the Falls. The pilot's headset and yours are linked so he can tell you what you are looking at. A camera is installed on the wing of the microlight, to record your unforgettable flight over the Falls. Literally breathtaking. Definitely unforgettable. 15 minute or 30 minute options available. Guests coming from Zimbabwe will need their passports and they may need to purchase a visa to enter Zambia.
Helicopter Flight of Angels: Zambia and Zimbabwe
Ok so you're chicken to fly in a microlight but still want to see the Falls from above. A helicopter flight of angels is a fun way to see the Victoria Falls from the air and in our opinion a must if you are going to Victoria Falls in high water months. The photo opportunities are fantastic and the view is beyond adjectives. The short (about 13 minutes) option is the most popular, but longer options are also available.
Dinner and Drum Show
Experience an evening of African cuisine followed by a drum show. This is the cherry on top to end off a lovely day in Vic Falls.
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Global training delivery – case study
In 2006 a major multinational in the FMCG sector announced that they were outsourcing their global HR function (including some 1,500 management training courses a year) to a global service provider. As a long-standing training provider for the company in the UK (since 1998), Maximum Performance were invited by the global service provider to tender for delivery of specific training courses across the globe. They received 1,500 tenders for this work from training providers around the world. Following a rigorous selection procedure, in 2007 they awarded us one of about a dozen contracts to develop and deliver courses to their client on a global basis.


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A: Good Question, Ronnie. Rubber can never truly be "mulch" based on the most broadly interpreted definition of mulch. In terms of keeping down weeds and uniformity in looks, rubber mulch is the king. It's not bad around playsets either. But for true mulch, you want something that is organic in origin. Hardwood mulch, Pine Bark mulch, these are the types of mulch your trees crave. Hope that answers your question!
A: Hi Mary, There are many different types of ivy that grow well in our area. They can be grouped into two categories: Strangling Ivies, and Creeping Ivies. Strangling ivies are the ones we don't like to see growing up a tree because they will choke the life out of the tree. Creeping Ivies (English Ivy being the most prominent) don't necessarily hurt the tree, but they can become a weight issue for the tree during ice or wind storms. When in doubt, give us a call and we'll send one of our Certified Arborists to check it out! -Team Heartwood
A: This current drought has been really tough on all of the city's trees. This Spring, as trees leaf out (or don't), we will see just how many trees didn't make it through the winter. Things to keep an eye out for include: loose bark anywhere on the tree, cracks or seams appearing in the stem of the tree, large limbs falling out of the tree, or evidence of root-rotting fungal fruiting bodies near the trunk. When in doubt, ask a Certified Arborist!
A: Good Question. Anyone who performs tree work without killing themselves can be considered an "arborist". It requires knowledge of how to get a job done, but not necessarily in the best way possible for your trees. ISA Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through at least three years of experience and have passed a comprehensive examination. They are also required to continue their education in order to maintain their certification, ensuring their knowledge is updated on the latest arboriculture techniques. ISA Arborist Certification is a non-governmental voluntary process that operates without mandate of law. It is an internal self-regulating device administered by the International Society of Arboriculture, and therefore, cannot guarantee or assure the quality of performance. Certification provides a measurable assessment of an individual's knowledge and competence required to provide proper tree care.* * from the ISA website "trees are good".
A: Imagine taking a 3 inch nail and "spiking" it up your legs and across your torso and then into your forehead. The bad news comes when you find out that the same nail you are using to spike yourself with has been used on dozens of people before you, people that are sick and some people that are dead and all gross. Do not let a tree guy tell you it doesn't harm trees to spike them. The only acceptable time to wear spikes in a tree is when the tree is being removed.
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A Northern Ireland mother and daughter had a Mother's Day to remember on Sunday when they were locked in at Stormont.
Sadie Porter and daughter, Zara, who are both from Richhill near Portadown, were enjoying a leisurely evening stroll in the grounds of Stormont on Sunday evening however when they attempted to leave they discovered they had been locked in.
"My family were up visiting for Mother's Day and, after dinner, mum and I decided to take a walk up to Stormont. My dad and nana parked outside the gate in the Upper Newtonards Road and stayed in the car while mum and I took a jaunt up the hill," said daughter, Zara Porter.
"We got up to Parliament Buildings and I spied David Blevins, the Sky news reporter. David just to be the assistant pastor in my church back home, so Mum and I waited until he'd finished filming his piece, and he informed us the talks had just broken down.
"As we walked back down the hill towards the main gate, I noticed the gates we'd walked in were now closed - but just assumed there'd be some way out. Mum and I reached the railings and I waved to get dad's attention. He stepped out of the car to inform us that he'd seen the security guard locking up but presumed the guard would let us know the gates were closing…and to get out."
Sadie and Zara remained calm and were able to see the funny side to what had happened.
"Unfortunately the guard had not seen us. Dad read the little plaque on the gate which stated quite clearly that the gates closed at 7pm - something we'd failed to observe on our way in!
"Finding it a little bit hilarious, I asked dad to quickly take a photo of us - passing my phone out through the railing. I tweeted the picture and put my phone back in my pocket so that we could make a plan of action! Dad took off in the car to drive around to the other entrance gate - on Massey Avenue - and told us to walk up and meet him there."
Zara continued: "By this stage, mum and I were giggling away. I checked my phone and saw that the tweet was getting quite a response - with one user tweeting me a map of Stormont grounds to help us find our way out! We took a route through the trees to the side of the main avenue and, by this stage, I was getting well wishes on the Twittersphere - from the likes of Catherine Seeley and journalist, Tim Brannigan. One tweeter named us the 'true victims of the collapsed Stormont discussion'!"
More than an hour later and Sadie and Zara managed to "escape" from Storomont and Zara was shocked at how the photo she tweeted was received on social media.
"We got a phonecall from dad to let us know he'd managed to locate a security guard at the other gate, who agreed to open up to let us escape. Mum and I eventually navigated our way out through the trees and approached the security hut sheepishly! The guard was extremely helpful, pointing out that the Stormont website stated the closing time as 9pm, but that the signposts said differently!
"Finally we made our way safely to the other side of the gate - after about an hour of navigating our escape! The whole escapade got a really great response on Twitter, so that definitely kept us amused along the way!"


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Variation in growth and Quambalaria tolerance of clones of Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata planted on four contrasting sites in north-eastern NSW
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Lan, J, Raymond, CA, Smith, HJ, Thomas, DS, Henson, M, Carnegie, A J & Nichols, JD 2011, 'Variation in growth and Quambalaria tolerance of clones of Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata planted on four contrasting sites in north eastern NSW', Australian Forestry, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 205-17.
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Genetic parameters, including heritabilities, trait–trait correlations and across-site correlations for growth traits and quambalaria shoot blight damage were estimated in four Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata clonal trials in northern New South Wales, Australia. Additive and non-additive variances were calculated separately to allow the estimation of broad- and narrow-sense heritabilities. Quambalaria shoot blight damage at ages 1 and 3.5 y was under predominantly non-additive genetic control (H2 = 0.02–0.46, h2 = 0–0.17). Growth traits at age 5 y were under moderate genetic control (H2 = 0.32–0.54, h2 = 0–0.54). Growth traits were strongly correlated with quambalaria shoot blight damage. Across-site correlations were low for quambalaria shoot blight damage (rg = 0.13–1.00) but high (> 0.8) for the growth traits. Index selection was used to determine the most efficient selection strategies for improvement of growth and disease tolerance.


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20 November 2011
The Championship
Millwall FC 01 v Bristol City 02 (att c.10252)
Team Talk. It seems like I'm never getting to blog a Saturday at the moment. Today's trip is a Sunday lunchtime jaunt down to Millwall.
Millwall are the closest professional club to Central London and, along with Charlton and Palace are, I suppose, the 'big' clubs in South London. Without a doubt, the club is synonymous with South London despite being named after and founded after an area on the Isle of Dogs, north of the Thames.
Originally a factory team with a rich Scottish heritage (hence the blue and white colours), Millwall Rovers played their first game in 1885 in a field behind the warehouses and factories of the old docklands.
Over the next 25 years, Millwall used three other sports grounds in the Cubitt Town/Millwall Dock area before finally moving to south to New Cross/Bermondsey.
With the change of home, came a change of names as The Dockers of Millwall Athletic (having already ditched the Rovers moniker) became the The Lions of Millwall F.C. Their new ground, The Den, would be home for the next 83 years before the wholesale redevelopment of the area led to the club moving to a site a few hundred metres along Cold Blow Lane. Named in honour of the old ground, The New Den has been Millwall's base since 1993.
Plenty's been written about Millwall's more recent history but I suggest you check out the wonderful Millwall History Files website if you fancy a delve into their last 40 years or so. I'm most interested in possibly the greatest gift Millwall has given the football, no not Eamon Dunphy, but the Southern Football League.
Millwall Athletic were instrumental in founding Southern League – now established as one of the main pillars of the non-league pyramid – and went on to win it in its inaugural season and again the following year. The Southern League continues to grow in dominance and from a small London based league (that also lists Fulham and Tottenham as former winners) to the current incarnation, stretching the breadth of the country to Cornwall. It's all thanks to the founding fathers in the Millwall docks.
Millwall's more recent past is slightly more dubious, riddled with tales and allegations of hooliganism and racism. I had always suspected that, like the BBC's slanderous depiction of Peckham in Only Fools and Horses (actually filmed in Acton and Walthamstow), Millwall's reputation has been equally tarnished by a media hell-bent on finding a South London scapegoat for all of its ills. The 80s were dark, miserable days for English football and Millwall was undoubtedly embroiled in that, but they weren't alone. Sadly, it's a tag that's stuck with the club and which, I suspect, is keeping a good few people away from the ground.
Make no mistake, I wasn't expecting to encounter many angels down at The New Den but I wasn't expecting the Mos Eisley Cantina either.
Today's opponents, Bristol City come under the leadership of relatively new boss Derek McInnes. Both sides are sitting in the bottom 6 just a few points from the foot of the table. That said, they're also just a handful of points from the playoffs, such is the wonderful merry-go-round of the Championship.
Park the bus.The New Den is a simple 5 minute train ride from London Bridge (alighting at South Bermondsey). However on this day, Southern Trains had seen fit to cancel the trains and supporters were reliant on replacement buses.
South Bermondsey station isn't one to be missed though. A particular highlight is the sheltered seating which on matchdays turns into a police holding area for those who decide to get a wee bit Danny Dyer in front of the Old Bill. Despite an elaborate maze of segregated walkways that keep The Lions away from their prey (see what I've done there), the two sets of supporters are allowed to mix freely on the platform. Sensible stuff.
Homefield advantage. The New Den is a ground I remember fondly from my childhood. For you see, Millwall once had a ground sharing partner. From 1997 for ten glorious years, The New Den was converted into the Dragon's Lair, home of Harchester United, Sky One's pioneering Dream Team. So whilst Wise, Harris and Cahill plied their trade for Millwall one week, great names of European football like Karl Fletcher, Paul Linger and Luis Amor Rodriguez took to the field the next.
In the absence of a Harchester United game in the near future, I was ready to sit amongst my Transpontine brethren and support the Millwall cause.
The New Den's location isn't quite as picturesque as some. Four identical stands loom up out of a south London industrial quarter. Behind a waste incinerator and alongside grizzled railway arches doubling up as mechanics and workshops, I can think of few less attractive settings in the Country, only Sittingbourne comes instantly to mind. But even Sittingbourne isn't guarded by a terrifying milita of bears.
Once you've made it past the bears and you're in the shadow of the stadium, it feels all very familiar. Merchandising was disappointingly average and not at all tacky. Actually, most of it was of a much higher quality than that found at a number of league grounds. Sadly, no real novelty goods on show. I was slightly shocked at the lack of unofficial merch vendors. From my scan, I only found one trader although most of his stock was anti West Ham and not pro South London. I can't help but feel like he's missing an opportunity.
The whole place feels as mass-produced as the clocks in the shops and wasn't at all like the Millwall I was expecting (somewhere between Ibrox and Basra). Instead it felt very 1990s but I wouldn't go as far as saying it's sanitised, it's most definitely not, but it's a lot more Men Behaving Badly than Football Factory.
After our jaunt round the local perimeter, we headed through the turnstiles and into our seats. I'm quite convinced that this compact little ground has one of the best atmospheres in London. The New Den is designed not so much to enhance the supporter experience, but more so to allow the support to get closer to the action. Even from our first half lofty position in the top deck of the Cold Blow Lane Stand, we still had an excellent view and didn't feel at all detached from the action. The lower tier, whilst close to the action and some of the local characters, has a very shallow rake and makes for some less then perfect viewing angles.
The atmosphere is really something else. Patience is clearly something the good people of SE16 were born without. "Wake up, you C*nts!" That was the second minute after a perfectly timed interception. The support is not so much angry as livid. Expectations are clearly high, relegation is not an option. "Kenny Jackett, change it up you fucking c*nt", that was 10 minutes in. It continued for the entire game from every single quarter of the support with the final insult coming a few minutes before the end when a bunch of under-10s caught a stray matchball and didn't immediately return it for the throw-in, provoking volleys of "Give him the fucking ball back" (mostly from the disappointed parents) who no doubt blamed the loss on the kids. Rightly so too. Every second counts…
Prawn sandwiches. There are a couple of options outside the stadium, an arry of takeaways line the surrounding roads, one offering "Spageti Boglnese". Needless to say, we didn't order anything. Once in sight of the ground, there are plenty of traditional burger caravans but the most popular option seemed to be the Millwall Café, a large en bloc facility by the main club shop. The queues were moving swiftly but I couldn't be bothered with the wait, although the battered sausage looked pretty damn good.
As we wondered round, we encountered 'Arry's Bar, a private members establishment in the West Stand for season ticket holders. More akin to dodgy night club than the executive suites at the Emirates (or the Champion Hill bar), it's safe to say that we didn't feel like we'd missed out by not getting in.
There are a series of snack bars and stalls inside the ground under the stands. These were not cheap. Drawn away from the expensive Carlsberg which I knew would be abhorrent, I thought I'd chance a cider. Big mistake. A 500ml bottle of unbranded £3.80 cider at 1pm was not my smartest moment and as every drop of moisture was seemingly extracted from my body by this pint of dry acid, I decided that Bovril would have been a much cleverer move.
…and the game. Whilst entertaining, the game was rarely captivating. Bristol took an early lead through Nicky Maynard and looked in control throughout. I suspect they won't be in the bottom half come the end of the year. They played with a controlled aggression that Millwall really struggled to break down. Millwall's creativity vanished as soon as Brian Howard was substituted. Darius Henderson looked to make an impact but struggled and too was replaced by former Lincoln and Rangers man, Dany N'Guessan, Millwall code name: Danny Doughnut.
Liam Feeney stood out as the most talented man on the pitch but was tightly guarded all game much to his frustration. The equaliser was a well worked effort and marked Jay Simpson's only contribution and he nearly missed that too. Maynard picked up his (and Bristol's) second goal just 5 minutes later and despite a handful of half-chances, Millwall couldn't really muster another comeback. I think they're in for a long hard season.
Man of the match. This weekend was family weekend at Millwall. Instead of taking a child along with me, I took a man with child-like exuberance for the beautiful game, Mr Rogue Cannons of the famed Ode to the Wee Red Book blog. Family fun was all over the place at The New Den. Of particular interest was Zampa the Lion. Not Zappa the Lion as I had casually read. Whilst a moustachioed guitar-wielding mascot would have made my day, if not my year, Zampa was an adequate replacement. No Sammy the Tammy, but good value nonetheless and certainly better than the programme write-up which listed special family activities as hip hop classes (BOOM! Straight Outta London), face painting and entertainment from Zampa, with the insinuation that most of the time, poor Zampa does very little entertaining.
Zampa's highlight was supposed to come when he took on Bristol mascot, Scrumpy, in a relay race. Sadly, Scrumpy bottled it and Zampa had to make do with a penalty shootout against some kids to the soothing sound of Walking in Memphis. Not ideal for a Lion physically and mentally prepared for a sprint. Never one to shirk in the face of adversity, Zampa was determined to pick up a clean sheet by making a couple of spectacular saves. Disappointingly, someone had a word and he started letting them slip past him.
Everyone cheered as Zampa's antics kept the surly crowd from revolt…well everyone except an angry little boy sitting in front of us who proceeded to boo Zampa, boo the penalty takers and boo the junior team who ran round the pitch before the second half: "BOOO! BOOO! Especially YOU number 9! Booo!" Tough words from the kid who also proceeded to give David James in the Bristol goal an earful throughout the second half. Joint MOTM honours for Zampa and the angry little boy.
Post-match rubdown. Look, I know non league football is somewhat of an acquired taste. I know it's not everyone's bag and I know that some people are genuinely interested in bigger, arguably higher quality games. If you fall into that category, Millwall would be a fine team to go and visit. Much like their neighbours and rivals Charlton, there's a real sense of community but I'd say it's far more introspective in Millwall. The old notion of 'no-one likes us, we don't care' has never rung more true. As a kid who always cheered for the bad guy in panto/films/Button Moon, I like that attitude a lot.
If you're in the New Cross-Peckham-Camberwell borders, I'd still recommend a trip to Dulwich Hamlet on a Saturday afternoon, but if like this weekend, you can do both, then leave your preconceptions at home and take a trip to the New Den. You won't be disappointed but it's not for the faint hearted.


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This is a great 17 minute video that highlights the way Amy Webb hacked online dating. While I personally haven't tried this route yet, I'm gonna do it (one day) – stay tuned for that. The TedTalk goes through on discusses how to optimize your profile on the dating ecosystem with some amazing statistics (that work for her). She discusses the superficiality of the dating algorithms and how this data actually does it's job of matching keywords that people placed in their profiles and not people. What seems like an...read more
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8 Signs You're In The Right Relationship
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Labyrinth Open Croatia is a brand new electronic music festival and conference coming to the coastal town of Omiš this July.
Set inside a fully functional campsite that also offers luxury housing, multiple swimming pools and direct access to the seaside, the festival looks to transform the Croatian beachfront into a boutique, creative hub.
From the same team behind Belgium's Extrema festival and Antwerp's Labyrinth Club, the promoters will be bringing their distinctive touch to the sun-drenched shores for four days and nights of DJs, live acts, boat parties, lectures, workshops and more.
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Wild Clover Family
At Wild Clover Brewery, our vision is simple: to make pure authentic, handcrafted beer using traditional and natural brewing methods and quality ingredients. While the origins of our brewing grew from a place of curiosity, our passion for the craft only really took form when we found our home – The wild clover farm just outside Stellenbosch. It's here where our brand family adopted the likes of pair of owls, an elusive mole, a Cape eagle and a formidable staffie, Zach. With a clear mission, only the right ingredients, time and some imagination we decided to tackle 4 classic international beer recipes and, inspired by these four local critters, made them our own.
Our Brewmaster
As a student and young working man Ampie Kruger, was a huge beer lover. Even though he was so into beer that he at some point got himself a home brewing kit – he eventually lost his taste for it and moved on to other beverages (Living in the heart of South Africa's wine industry may have had something to do with this).
It's not until years later during an afternoon pub crawl in to London that Ampie rediscovered his love for real beer. Upon his return he was determined to keep the relationship going but found most local beers to be lacking and most imports way too expensive.
Luckily an old friend and keen home-brewer, Christo Straus, offered Ampie a taste of his own brew and pointed him in the right direction for making his first English Brown Ale.
Once the beer bug bit, Ampie continued to experiment, play and craft his way to becoming a formidable beer brewing aficionado. After a few years his good friend and fellow home-brewer, Karel Coetzee, suggested they take their craft to the next level by starting their own brewery. Ampie, without hesitation, said yes!
Our History
Wild Clover Brewery was started in 2008 as a home brew hobby by Brew Master Ampie Kruger. During the month of July 2010, now co-owner, Karel Coetzee helped shape the idea of brewing for business reasons. We immediately started developing recipes and looking for a place where we could make it happen. In early 2011 we found the perfect spot at the Wild Clover Farm (on the R304 near Stellenbosch) and soon applied for our brewer's licence.
In October 2011 we moved into our newly renovated premises on the farm. It's there where our brand family adopted the likes of pair of owls, an elusive mole, a Fish eagle and a formidable staffie, Zach who would all go on to have beers named after them.
After some crafting, hard work and finally getting our Brewer's Licence, we opened their doors on the 1st of September 2012.


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July 4th Recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's Veggie Burgers
Here's something to take with you into the 4th of July holiday weekend: a veggie burger recipe c/o Gwyneth Paltrow!
Apparently the actress' vegetarian daughter, Apple (what a fitting name!), requests these patties on a weekly basis. The recipe is from her cookbook, My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness, where Paltrow writes, "My guys like these with avocado." The "guys" are her Coldplay rocker husband, Chris Martin, and the couple's son, Moses.
Check out the fun recipe below!
Gwyneth's Veggie Burgers
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each: ground cumin, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper
14-oz (398-mL) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked brown rice (hot or cold)
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp (45 mL) safflower or other vegetable oil
4 burger buns, preferably whole wheat or sprouted grain, grilled or heated as desired
Optional toppings:
Avocado slices
Tomato slices
Red onion slices
Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans and rice. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Mash with potato masher until just combined.
When cool enough to handle, divide into 4 portions. Pat into 4 patties, each about 4-inch (10-cm) wide. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to cook.
To cook, dust patties on each side with flour.
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add patties. Cook until browned and warmed through, about 90 seconds per side, reducing heat to medium if needed.
Serve on buns with toppings, if desired.
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Table of ContentsDefinition / general | Epidemiology | Etiology | Clinical features | Treatment | Microscopic (histologic) description | Cytology description | Cytology images | Electron microscopy description | Differential diagnosis
Cite this page: Hasteh F., Perunovic B. Herpes simplex virus (HSV). PathologyOutlines.com website. http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/cervixHSV.html. Accessed December 12th, 2019.
Definition / general
- Common disease caused by herpes simplex 1 (HSV1) or herpes virus simplex 2 (HSV2)
- In one study, 3% (HSV1) and 8% (HSV2) of women visiting US physicians (J Clin Virol 2005;33:25)
- Neonatal herpes may occur if infant is delivered vaginally during maternal genital herpes
- HSV1 antibodies increase with age starting in childhood and correlate with socioeconomic status, race and cultural group; by age 30 years, 50% of individuals of high socioeconomic status and 80% of lower socioeconomic status are seropositive
- HSV2 antibodies correlate with sexual activity, with a lifetime seroprevalence of 20% - 80% of population (eMedicine)
- HSV2 was traditionally associated with genital tract infections but a recent study of college students shows 60% of genital herpes cases due to HSV1 (J Am Coll Health 2009;57:389)
Clinical features
- Either asymptomatic or painful blisters initially; less severe symptoms in subsequent episodes
- Cytology, in situ hybridization and PCR helpful for rapid diagnosis (Diagn Cytopathol 2003;29:246)
- Liquid based pap tests may be more sensitive (Diagn Cytopathol 2008;36:94)
- Virus can be dormant for long periods
- Dangerous in pregnant women (may cause encephalitis in infants)
- Antiviral medication decreases the duration of disease and prevents outbreaks; goal of pharmacotherapy is to reduce morbidity and prevent complications (eMedicine)
Microscopic (histologic) description
- Epithelial ulcers with acute and chronic inflammatory cells, epithelial cell necrosis
- Multinucleate cells with intranuclear inclusions that are smudged (ground glass) or discrete are usually at periphery of ulcer
- Usually affects squamous cells not endocervical glandular epithelium
Cytology description
- Early changes can include mono nucleated cells (DeMay: The Pap Test: Exfoliative Gynecologic Cytology; 2005)
- Multinucleated cells with dense, intranuclear Cowdry type viral inclusions
- Nuclei have ground glass appearance due to accumulation of viral particles, which causes peripheral margination of chromatin
- Also nuclear molding
- "Three M's of herpes" - margination of nuclei, molding and multi nucleation
- Cowdry: intranuclear eosinophilic amorphous or droplet - like bodies surrounded by a clear halo, with (type A, herpes) or without (type B, adenovirus or poliovirus) margination of chromatin on the nuclear membrane
- Cowdry type A are highly characteristic but they are only seen in less than half of cases (Acta Cytol 1994;38:43)
Electron microscopy description
- Ground glass appearance is due to intranuclear viral particles
- Enhancement of nuclear envelope is caused by peripheral chromatin margination
Differential diagnosis
- Inflammatory cells with multiple nuclei (lack discrete nuclear molding)


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Shiatsu Feeling the ki
Feeling ki
It is possible for a person to 'feel' ki, and the following exercise helps demonstrate what it is like. Stand upright with the feet apart and the arms stretched upwards. Rub the hands together as if they were very cold, so that a feeling of warmth is generated. The backs of the hands, wrists and forearms should also be rubbed.
The arms should be put down at the side of the body and shaken vigorously. This should then be repeated from the beginning, with the arms above the head and concluding with the shaking. Then hold the hands out to the front – they should have a pleasant feeling of warmth and vitality, which is due to the circulation of blood and energy that has been generated. The hands should be placed to the sides, then after inhaling deeply concentrate on relaxing as you exhale.
This procedure should be done several times, and then it should be possible to feel the ki. The hands should be placed about 1 m (3feet) apart, with the palms of the hands facing inwards. After relaxation, concentrate your thoughts on the gap between your hands and then gradually reduce the space between them – but they must not touch. It is likely that when the hands come quite close, about 15-30 cm (6-12 inches) a feeling of tingling or warmth may be felt, or the sensation that there is something between the hands. This will be when the auras that surround the hands touch. To reinforce the sensation, the hands should be taken apart again and then closed together so that the feeling is experienced again and becomes more familiar.
The following exercise also enables ki to be felt, but this time it is the etheric aura around another person's head and shoulders. The previous procedure to generate ki should be repeated, but this time the hand should be placed near to another person's head within 60 centimetres – 1 metre 92-3 feet). This person should be sitting up – right on the floor or on a chair. The hand should be moved gradually nearer to the seated person's head, concentrating attention on the gap between your hand and his or her head. If no sensation is felt, the hand should be moved back to its original position and the process should be repeated.
Again, a feeling of tingling or warmth will probably be experienced as the person's aura is felt. When this has been achieved, the hand can progress round the head and down to the shoulders, noting the edge of the aura at the same time. If the person has no success in experiencing the aura, it is likely that the mind is not clear of other thoughts, so relaxation is suggested prior to any further attempt.
It is also possible for a person, by concentrating his or her thoughts and by a slight change of position, at alter the flow of ki in the body. This will have the effect of either making him or her feel a lot heavier or lighter, depending on which is desired. Taken to extremes, someone who is skilled at the control of ki will prove too heavy to be lifted by four people.


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Lamur Credits Mom's Cooking For Added Bulk
Heading into his second NFL season, linebacker Emmanuel Lamur is noticeably bigger than he was as a rookie. Chip Morton and the Bengals strength and conditioning staff deserve much of the credit, but they got some assistance from Emmanuel's mother.
"Haitian food," said Lamur when I asked how he added weight in the off-season. "My mom has been cooking rice, beans, jerk chicken, and a lot of pasta. I love to eat. I try to eat at least six times a day. And I've been lifting weights and working hard – that's pretty much it."
Lamur was a 210 pound safety as a sophomore at Kansas State before shifting to linebacker for his final two college seasons. Although he added some weight after switching positions, Emmanuel was still a spindly 6'4", 232 pounds in his rookie season with Cincinnati.
But when the Bengals opened OTAs last week, Emmanuel said that he tipped the scales at 244 pounds.
"I've put on 12 pounds and I feel faster and stronger," Lamur told me. "That's going to help me when I'm taking on and shedding blocks and it should help my blitzing ability.
"He realized that if he wants to be an every down player he has to be able to hit with some of the bigger players," said linebackers coach Paul Guenther. "That's what he concentrated on this off-season. He did exactly what we asked him to do and he's in great shape."
"Last year I used my speed, which was my bread and butter, to play the game," said Lamur. "But it takes more than that to play linebacker in this league. You have to be able to take on blocks and be physical. I had to gain weight and 12 pounds is going to help me a lot and I'm planning on gaining another five."
Lamur signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent last year and was on the practice squad for the first seven games of the season. But after being promoted to the active roster in early November, Emmanuel was used frequently in obvious passing situations and made his first NFL start in the playoff loss at Houston.
"He got better and better each week," said Guenther. "He started on the practice squad and continued to grow and as time went on, we realized that he should be in there playing for us – particularly on the passing downs."
"He has a lot of athleticism and ability and he proved last year that the game wasn't too big for him," said Marvin Lewis.
The Bengals starting linebackers going into the season appear to be Vontaze Burfict (WILL), Rey Maualuga (MIKE), and James Harrison (SAM). But Lamur is likely to get considerable playing time.
"Emmanuel is fighting for a starting job," said Guenther. "We have him with the first group in the nickel (defense) right now and he'll be a swing guy in our base defense depending on the team that we play. If we play a spread-out team, he might be on the field a little bit more in the base. Right now he's working at the two outside linebacker spots because he knows both of them."
"Nothing is guaranteed – you've got to compete," said Lamur. "Coach is going to play the best guys. This is a new year and I've got to improve and show the coaches what I'm capable of doing."
At this point, there are 12 more pounds of him to like.
"He's built like a linebacker and can run like a defensive back," said Guenther. "I'm really happy with him."
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Carrying on in my converting to a wholefood pantry, I wanted to highlight Amaranth today. Amaranth is my new love. World health workers discovered amaranth when they noticed that areas of Africa and Latin America where it was highly consumed had no malnutrition. It is high in nutrients – in particular protein and calcium. In fact it has more calcium and cofactors for calcium's absorption (magnesium and silicon) than milk, BAM! It's also high in iron and is the only grain reported to have Vitamin C – cool!
It is gluten free, high in protein, and it contains all the amino acids, making it a complete protein.
It can be great for convalescence – when you are recovering from an illness, or for pregnant and breastfeeding mums who need that extra nutrition. Also, it's great for kids in this way.
Think of it as a bit of a supercharger. If you are making something, see if you can add a bit of amaranth to it to boost it's goods! In this way, you can really stretch it out.
If you can, soak your amaranth overnight first. Rinse, drain, and add to a saucepan with the ratio of about 1 3/4 cups water to a cup of grain. It should be slightly crunchy still, but will be soft inside. Cook over a low heat for 15 – 20 minutes.
Note: rinsing and draining a minuscule grain is a bit tricky! I used a nut milk bag, but if you don't have one, you need quite a fine strainer, or a very patient nature… I found the strainer from the inside of one of my tea pots worked well too!What do I do with it?
Use amaranth in breads, cakes, soups, stews, in combination with other grains, in porridge, in salads.Did you know you can puff your own amaranth at home? I was pretty excited about this prospect, and I think I have worked out the best way.
How to Puff Amaranth
Take a small saucepan with a lid (not a frypan – I tried this first – amaranth EVERYWHERE!). Put the saucepan over high heat and add just 1/2 tablespoon of amaranth grain to the pan. You won't need any oil. It should start popping within about three seconds, whereby you quickly pop the lid on and shake the pan around. You have to work fast as the amaranth will burn quite quickly. The whole process takes less than 30 seconds.
Take it straight off the heat and transfer to a bowl. Taste it. Get excited. And then do another batch if you need more. It's best to just add small amounts at a time to prevent the whole burning thing.
I don't normally advocate puffed grains as they are processed at such high temperatures it does interfere with the nutritional factors, but I couldn't resist doing this as a treat!
Once I saw my puffed amaranth, I was immediately reminded of this fabulous Berry Bodacious Mix – brainchild of the wonderful Catie at The Staple Store in Melbourne. Have a look at it! Fairy dust for porridge I tell you. Anyway, I thought of this, then I thought of chocolate buckinis as mentioned last post, and then surely I can do something with amaranth too! So I made a Chocolate Buckwheat and Amaranth Boanza!
This is the deluxe version with goji berries and cacao nibs – fancy!
4 tablespoons of buckwheat, soaked if you can
4 tablespoons puffed amaranth
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 – 1 tsp raw cacao powder
Chopped macadamias
A pinch of sea salt
Optional extras: gojis, cacao nibs, coconut flakes
Combine the coconut oil, cacao and maple syrup. Add the buckwheat and stir to coat. Place on a lined baking tray and into the oven at the lowest temperature until the buckwheat is crunchy. Once cool, combine with all other ingredients.
I use this to top porridge, other cereals, smoothies, fruit, and my daughter just eats it straight up.
I also made this amaranth carrot cake (Jude Blereau's recipe), and added the grain straight into my pumpkin soup.
If you want a delicious recipe to try it out, check out this pumpkin pie amaranth porridge from My New Roots – amazing!
So there you have it. Amaranth – what a winner!
p.s. If you would like to see a few things that I have been up to, check out the hilarious Stacey and the post I did for her fab site Veggie Mama on healthy snacks for kids. I was also lucky enough to contribute two recipes to Sarah Wilson's new Chocolate Cookbook, which I will post properly on shortly when we cover sweeteners – but you can check it out from the link in the side bar in the mean time if you like. x
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I will try puffing amaranth; what about buck wheat, or is that too difficult. I bought some puffed from the health shop and it is delish.
Anyway; thanks for the blog and recipes. Great to be able to include such nutritious ingredients.
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A Prince George's County family had the daunting task of burying two young girls who lost their lives in a house fire.
The fire started in the early hours of Jan. 19 in the 4700 block of 40th Avenue in Hyattsville, Md. Two sisters who lived in the home were trapped in that fire.
Firefighters said they found 9-year-old Kimberly Hernandez downstairs; her older sister, Kelli, 13, was upstairs. Both were suffering from cardiac arrest and burns.
Kimberly was rushed to Children's Hospital, where she later died that morning. Kelli was taken to a Baltimore trauma center. She passed away several days later.
The girls' parents and two other sisters who were inside at the time of the fire -- a four-year-old and Kelli's twin sister -- were also taken to a hospital for smoke-related injuries.
On Monday a public funeral was held for the girls at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cheverly, Md.
Over the weekend, county leaders held a benefit event to help the family during this difficult time.
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"…desired economic progress may be accompanied by an unwelcome rise in the rate of people being injured and killed in workplace accidents."
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The rate of workplace accidents in Ireland is increasing. According to the recently published Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Annual Summary of Statistics for 2014, 56 fatal and 7,431 non-fatal workplace accidents were reported to the HSA in 2014. This is an increase of 9 fatal and 833 non-fatal accidents from 2013. The number of health and safety prosecutions is also on the increase, with 32 prosecutions being concluded in 2014, up 4 from 2013, according to the HSA's recently published Annual Report for 2014.
An accident can occur in any workplace and the consequences can be significant. For example, a workplace accident exposes employers to the risk of litigation and in certain cases, to criminal prosecution. These consequences can be mitigated, however, by some careful forward planning. Here are 10 tips for being 'accident-ready'.
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Remember Lil' Kim? The OG of black woman hip hop who outrapped Biggie in the early 2000s? Well, if you relied on this selfie that she recently posted on Instagram as a memory cue, you probably won't recollect entirely. Why? Because when compared to what she looked like at the start of her career in the 90s, she's practically unrecognizable.
Quite obviously, extensive cosmetic facial surgery and aggressive skin bleaching have a lot to do with it (plus, she's now blonde). The once 'notorious' K.I.M also admitted to not feeling "pretty enough" and having been cheated on by lovers with more "European looking" women, as reasons for her transformation. Also as expected, social media, especially #BlackTwitter, suddenly went berserk – some expressing disappointment at their old champion selling out, and some blaming it on internalized racism that rendered her a victim – and the butt of memes.
In the same vein, Azealia Banks also received flak from her fans for bleaching her skin, which the popstar chalked up to depression stemming from all the white women "with worse music" overtaking her. (And then went on a rant about Beyoncé's Lemonade as "perpetuating that sad black female sufferance", but that's a story for another day.)
Coming to the point I'd like to make, whether or not her skin colour shift was a result of misogynoir or residual starry eyed-ness of our colonizers, why are we bashing Lil' Kim up? What happened to personal choice, and more importantly, how is the other Kim (with the famous surname) endorsing tanning booths, the hottest thing at the same moment?
In short, ever thought about why skin lightening is so frowned upon, and tanning, which is the process of making your skin darker, total #beautygoals? And the overarching question (which has baffled some of us for generations): why is colour such a big deal anyway? We've played with colours since we were crawling, we wear colourful clothes, we love watching our world in LED (and HD), so why does the conversation shoot through the roof when it comes to manipulating the colour of our skin? Especially considering both tanning and bleaching could be equally hazardous (looking at you, C-word).
It's funny how humans work: the Asians desire to be whiter while the Americans and Europeans aspire to achieve that perfect bronze; white women are said to be 'pasty' and black women are compelled to bleach; the ideal man is 'tall, dark, handsome' but the perfect woman (going by our matrimonial ads, at least) is always 'thin, tall, fair'. 'Exotic' basically implies you're a) from a faraway land and b) as unfamiliar as the white-plumed antbird; and when you're a dark-skinned model/actress, you're suddenly considered a 'dusky' beauty.
If we're digging deep into this grass-is-greener syndrome, it'll probably lead you to its roots in history: While being pallor indicated noble life and so was held in high esteem in the pre-industrial revolution millennia (women of the Elizabethan era ingested arsenic wafers and used whitening products containing ceruse, lye, and ammonia – basically poisoned themselves to look white), tanning only became chic when Coco Chanel unintentionally alighted all golden brown from a sailing trip to Cannes where she caught too much sun, circa 1923. She might have pretty much invented sunbathing, because soon, Briton women were smearing their legs with Bovril to create the illusion of a tan, and by the time they were well into the 70s, Coppertone was a household name, and the sunbed was reintroduced as a quick way of bronzing. By 2000, a good half of Britons said returning with a tan was pretty much their primary reason to holiday!
Takeaway? Our skin colour bias is probably rooted in our history. Humans are amusing creatures – show us a pair of slides on a regular store's rack, and we won't care much for it except in passing, but slap Rihanna's name on them, make them fur and triple the price, and we'll happily lap it up while breaking Google in the process (fine, you can look at me, because guilty as charged).
But should we let our basest factory setting humiliate someone else's right to personal choice? Certainly not. It's probably time we noticed that we're simply entire generations now conditioned that light is cool and dark is not – or the other way round – and it's our conscious, full time job to triumph over that. Because think about it: Lil' Kim swapping her skin colour for a new one is basically as good or bad as that Instagram filter you just used so you wouldn't look "so chalky" or "so dull" or "so basic".
And just like they've always done, the sellers are always going to sell to us – they'll please us with their Photoshopped magazine covers and marketing strategies and consumer psychologies – but let's not get carried away, shall we? Let Lil' Kim be toffee-skinned or white washed or a goddamn Smurf for all she wants – it's her body, let's let her decide for herself. Let's keep it cute.


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Food stamps have been already re-named to the nutritive benefit module , Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program . Most people take in to comment the nutritive supports as the welfare, the chagrin to the state, the expect means it had been re-named. As the approach to get absolved of the negativity that is supposing with dishes stamps, the sovereign supervision utilizes the Electronic Betterment Card, that is charged upon the monthly basement as well as competence be employed to emporium for food supply as well as additionally alternative requirements.
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