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We are so pleased to be recognized by SeniorAdvisor.com as one of their Best for 2016! The Best of 2016 Awards celebrate the best of the best in American senior care and are only given to communities and agencies that have consistently received outstanding feedback from families on the SeniorAdvisor.com website. This exclusive designation places the winners in the top one percent of senior care providers nationwide according to those who matter... Read More
The November/December issue of Senior Living Executive, the flagship magazine of Argentum, highlights some of the most cutting-edge and creative architecture, interiors, and outdoor spaces found in senior living communities today.... Read More
Senior living design is never static; resident preferences are constantly evolving. But through the competition's four years, foundational themes appear, including safe and engaging spaces for contemplating and gathe
Start planning now because these five properties will make you want to retire today.
Mention the words "retirement home" and most people under the age of 55 think of tapioca pudding and endless Bingo games. But the newest wave of luxury retirement homes are anything but typical, offering farm to table cuisine and as many activities as youth summer camp.
Vi Senior Living, a developer and manger of retirement communities in La Jolla, Palo Alt... Read More
2013-10-14 Retirement Living Redefined in OC
COSTA MESA, CA - Vivante on the Coast, the first new luxury retirement community to be built in the Newport Mesa area of Orange County in 20 years, is set to open tomorrow, October 15. As GlobeSt.com reported in February, the communitywon three Best of 50+ Housing awards at the National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show in Las Vegas this year.
What makes Vivante stand out in particular are the LEED-certified communit... Read More
A new, luxury senior living community opened its doors for a sneak peek Tuesday in preparation of its grand-opening next week.
Located in Costa near Newport Beach, Vivante on the Coast boasts a long list of amenities including a fitness center, indoor saltwater pool, hair salon, theater, dog park, upscale restaurant, putting green, cocktail lounge, library and even a fun zone for the grand kids.
There is also a 24 hours a day,7 days a week c... Read More
2013-10-08 Vivante a vibrant haven
Among the amenities at Vivante on the Coast are an indoor saltwater pool, salon, various lounges and, for the four-legged furry creatures, a dog park called Central Bark.
The first residents — about 75 — of the upscale senior living facility in Costa Mesa's Westside are scheduled to move in Tuesday. The 7-acre campus at 1640 Monrovia Ave. has 185 units, 40 of which are designed to be "memory care" homes for people with Alzheimer's and other... Read More
Dot Thousand and Beverly Elias's eyes widened as they stepped inside the lobby of Vivante, the new luxury retirement community in Costa Mesa.
Walking in the lobby was like entering a high-end hotel. The lobby boasts an open contemporary designed layout with high ceilings, a black grand piano, a 1,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, and attentive staff catering to the needs of residents and visitors.... Read More
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2013-03-28 A New Senior Moment
At Vivante on the Coast, a $62 million retirement community under construction in Newport Beach, Calif., renters will be able to relax in a hydromassage room or take a dip in the indoor saltwater pool. They'll watch movies in a private theater and sip wine from Napa Valley's finest vineyards. And when they're hungry, a sushi chef will be on standby.
The Vivante is the newest generation of residential housing catering to retirees who demand far m... Read More
Visit the link below to view the video featuring Vivante on WSJ Live today.... Read More
Vivante on the Coast, a new luxury retirement community in the Newport-Mesa area, recently won three awards from the National Association of Home Builders.
Vivante received the Gold Award for Best 50+ Assisted Living or Special Needs Community on the Boards, Silver for Best 50+ Online Marketing Strategy and Silver for Best 50+ Market Rate Rental Community last month at the International Builders' Show. In a released statement, the company said... Read More
COSTA MESA, CA-Vivante on the Coast, the Newport Mesa area's first luxury retirement community, has won three Best of 50+ Housing awards at the National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, which took place recently. The awards highlight the community's dynamic, forward-thinking design.
The three awards given to Vivante this year were the Gold Award for Best 50+ Assisted Living or Special Needs Communi... Read More
2013-02-20 Vivante Offers Market-Rate Luxury
COSTA MESA, CA-"Our philosophy is very simple: celebrate the rich histories of the residents here and give them the lifestyle they deserve." So says Phill Barklow, VP operations of Nexus, the developer of luxury retirement community Vivante on the Coast. "We live by the mantra that these are the folks that helped build Orange County and make it the place we call home. We want to celebrate them—not just build a community focused on efficie... Read More
2013-02-11 Retirement community gets three awards
A national trade group recently presented several awards to a planned retirement community in Westside Costa Mesa.
During a conference in late January, the National Assn. of Home Builders recognized Vivante on the Coast, a 185-unit retirement complex at 1640 Monrovia Ave. with an expected completion date of October.
The Washington D.C.-based association's 50+ Housing Council gave Vivante silver awards for its 50-plus online marketing strategy a... Read More
Newport-Mesa retirement community Vivante on the Coast will host a Thanksgiving food drive Wednesday to benefit local nonprofit Share Our Selves.
Community members can drop non-perishable Thanksgiving food items, like canned vegetables, cranberry sauce and instant mashed potatoes, at Vivante's leasing office, 320 W. Coast Hwy. Donations will be accepted from noon to 6 p.m.
Vivante will buy turkeys to complete donated meals. Share Our Selves wil... Read More
Vivante on the Coast, a new luxury retirement community currently under construction, is partnering with Share Our Selves for a Thanksgiving charity event from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 14, organizers said.... Read More
Members of the community are invited to donate non-persishable food items at the Vivante leasing office located at 320 West Coast Highway.
Donations will be used to create full Thanksgiving meals for local families. Vivante will purchase a
2012-11-05 Vivante Gears Up for Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many local families are in need of help to fill their holiday dinner tables.
Vivante on the Coast, a new luxury retirement community in the Newport-Mesa area, is joining forces with Share Our Selves, an organization that works to help the poor, to collect food for needy families during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thanksgiving food drive will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Vi... Read More
2012-08-19 Featured in Patch.com
When is it time to consider moving to a retirement community? Vivante on the Coast has been making the conversation a lot easier since they broke ground on the luxury community this spring.
"Kids will broach the subject with their parents — only to find out their parents already heard about it from friends. Then they came by and put down a deposit," said Phill Barklow of Corona del Mar, vice president of operations of Vivante On the Coast.... Read More
Construction is underway on a $62-million senior housing complex in Costa Mesa called Vivante on the Coast.
The 185-unit retirement community being developed by Nexus Cos. at 1640 Monrovia Ave. is intended to provide a resort-style environment for tenants 62 and older.
"We've incorporated many of the new ideas in fitness, healthcare, technology and lifestyle that appeal to the demands of our growing aging population, especially here in Orange... Read More
The week's 10 Questions is with Curt Olson, chairman and CEO of Nexus Companies regarding their new development, Vivante on the Coast, a luxury retirement community in Costa Mesa.
1. Vivante isn't your typical "old persons" home. What's the concept behind it?
Vivante is not typical. The brand Vivante stems from the Italian word "Vivente" which means active or lively. Our logo (represented by the three rings) joins our residents, families and te... Read More
Developers are taking different paths, and measured steps, to accommodate Orange County's graying population.
OC has the oldest population of any county in Southern California, with a median age of a little more than 36, according to the latest demographic reports.
The median age here has increased by nearly three years over the past decade, giving OC a median age almost two years older than in Los Angeles and 1.5 years older than the San Die... Read More
Santa Ana-based developer Nexus Cos. is betting that a luxury retirement community going up near Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach will draw heavy interest from wealthy residents expecting amenities that go well beyond weekly bingo games and Matlock reruns.
Nexus last week broke ground on Vivante on the Coast, a 185-unit retirement community that's going up on Monrovia Avenue in Costa Mesa, the site of a former industrial pr... Read More
Costa Mesa, Calif. -- Vivante On The Coast, a 185-unit, 200,000-square-foot retirement community, has broken ground on the border of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. The $62 million community will include multiple dining options, large outdoor courtyards, rooftop decks, and a fitness and physical therapy facility with an indoor saltwater pool, among other amenities. Vivante is primed to be the first new retirement community built in the Newport Beac... Read More
COSTA MESA, CA-A state-of-the-art retirement community designed to meet the active lifestyle and healthcare needs of Orange County's aging population is a unique concept for this market, but that's what developer Nexus Cos. intends for Vivante on the Coast to be. The nearly 200,000-square-foot community, which broke ground here this week and is estimated to cost $62 million to build, has already pre-leased 39 units and is drawing interest fro... Read More
0000-00-00 Retirement Community Celebrates One Year
Vivante on the Coast, a luxury retirement community in Costa Mesa's Westside, recently celebrated its first anniversary.
The award-winning 185-unit complex at 1640 Monrovia Ave. opened in October 2013 and is now home to more than 160 residents, according to a news release. The 7-acre campus houses people ages 62 and older and includes a "memory care" wing for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
"When we imagined the typ... Read More


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Zipper pouches are a quick project that's perfect for gift giving, party favors, or just because you deserve something special. And the best part? Once you get the hang of the basic construction process you can make them in a plethora of sizes. Today, I'm sharing a basic tutorial in two sizes, the larger size is perfect to use as a pencil case and the smaller size, a coin purse. Since the lucky recipient is a Harry Potter fan, I went ahead and used my favorite Harry Potter iron on transfers to decorate these fun Harry Potter Zipper Pouches.
This summer, we were fortunate to attend a Harry Potter bash in honor of Harry's "real" birthday. The kids, and by kids I mean the mom's, in the group are all obsessed with anything Harry Potter, so I thought it would be fun to sew up a few goodies to bring for the party favors. These Harry Potter iron-on graphics make it so easy to whip up party favors in the blink of an eye.
Layer your fabric pieces, batting, main fabric and lining, right sides together.
Line up the zipper with one long side, sandwiched between the main fabric and lining, right side facing down. Pin and sew using a zipper foot.
Press the lining fabric behind the zipper top stitch.
Repeat with the other side, making sure to unzip the zipper 1/2 way.
Press the lining behind the zipper and top stitch.
Place right sides facing, pin, and sew around the outside edge using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim the seam allowance and clip the corners. And now you're ready to fill your pouch will all your favorite things.
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While I was watching the swimsuit competition, I had the distinct feeling that perhaps I should have eaten about 50% less than I ate this weekend. There should have been no hot Krispy Kreme, no chocolate milk, and no peanut butter m&ms. And that's just to start. As I lamented the fact that I was fourteen the last time my thighs were as slim as the scantily clad ladies' sauntering down the runway, I decided I needed to design my own Miss America pageant wear.
Firstly, I would represent the Spinster state of being, so I'd be "Miss Spinster." My talent would probably include pizza, netflix, loving kittens, or potentially rapping. My platform would be kitten advocacy or potentially singles' awareness.
At the top of this post, you'll see the sketch of the Miss Spinster Eveningwear ensemble. This includes a sequin-and-bead-emblished wrap dress (re: fancy speak for secret bathrobe), a pair of pink high heeled ostrich feather mules, and a luxe terry cloth turban (towel). The look is completed with drop earrings and clear spectacles.
The other sketch you'll see here is the spinster's answer to the swimwear problem. Clearly the chunk sitch should not be parading around on national television. That is, not unless the body type of pageant queens drastically changes before The state of being a spinster gains statehood and I am subsequently chosen as their representative in the Miss America pageant.
A neoprene wetsuit certainly qualifies as swimwear. In fact, with how cold the water off the coast of Atlantic City is, it's potentially more appropriate for swimming in the region where the pageant is held. The benefit here for the spinster, though, is that neoprene is thick and stretchy, smoothing out all lumps, bumps, and imperfections while offering total coverage of any other...textural issues.
To make the wetsuit perfectly pageant-appropriate, it is, of course, embellished with miniature Swarovski Crystals in varying sizes. To add an extra level of visual texture, the color of the rhinestones varies from smoke to clear to clear iridescent. Neoprene insets, piping, and cover lock stitches are a nice red-orange neoprene. the look is completed with a pair of embellished black pumps.
Now that we've discussed my ensembles for my entry in the Miss America pageant, can we discuss how horrifying Miss New York's talent was? If you didn't see it, please google it.


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Numbers Book: Part Two
Written by Leigh Lowe (author of Prima Latina), the Numbers Book is the perfect introduction to numbers, counting, and patterns. Lots of tracing practice also makes this book ideal for the slightly older student, who has already mastered counting, but still needs extra practice writing numbers. The activities (mazes, coloring, pattern recognition, connect the dots, and more!) are so much fun that your student won't be able to wait for the next lesson!


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Top Restaurants in Prague
Restaurants Prague – What's a vacation without excellent food, delicious cocktails or fine wine in a good restaurant? Such evenings create memories. WorldTop7 offers a selection of the best restaurants in Prague. And because we know how different tastes are we cover all of the different restaurant styles!
Whether a sushi restaurant in Prague, an American steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, a Thai eatery or exotic Cajun cuisine – the lovers of culinary delights come fully at their expense and find lots of insider tips. Our restaurant tips in Prague are by locals (which should know where it tastes best!), celebrities, globetrotter and business people. And if you've eaten in one of these restaurants in Prague where cuisine, service and atmosphere was unbeatable and you want to tell everybody – that's what WorldTop7 stands for! Restaurants in Prague with the x-factor!
The demands in terms of restaurant style are naturally very varied and WorldTop7 is happy to assist. Whether it is a small, cozy bistro in Prague with delicious and authentic food for surprisingly little money or a completely styled Michelin-star restaurant in Prague where movie stars and models have diner – here you find everything from inexpensive to expensive, from grunge to classy, from traditional to macro kitchen!
But not only for your vacation, also for your business lunch or business dinner in Prague you can find exactly the right place to eat. Thus, business become pleasure in no time!
Cafe Slavia
Style: Classic Cafe in Prague
Traditional and old-fashioned Prague cafe in retro design; lot of locals; freshly made sandwiches; perfect for lunch and afternoon tea.
Address: Smetanovo Nabrezi 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Area: Stare Meste
Phone: +420 224 218 493
Website: http://www.cafeslavia.cz
Price: Mains starting at CZK 300.-
Kampa Park
Style: International Restaurant in Prague
Riverside high class restaurant with great views on the Charles bridge combined with superb food; a lot of celebrities; amazing wine list.
Address: Na Kampa 8B, 11000 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Area: Mala Strana
Phone: +420 296 826 112
Website: http://www.kampagroup.com
Price: Mains CZK 500.-
La Petit Bretagne
Style: Traditional French Eatery
Authentic ambience and food in this down-to-earth place.
Address: Opatovicka 13, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Area: Old Town Prague
Phone: +420 224 931 300
Website: http://www.vinecko-bretagne.com
Price: Mains starting at CZK 220.-
Pravda Restaurant
Style: Czech / International Restaurant in Prague
Trendy minimalist eatery next to the Synagogue; classic dishes from the Czech Republic as well as many delicious specialties from around the world.
Address: Pariska 17, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Area: Old Town Prague
Phone: +420 222 326 203
Website: http://www.pravdarestaurant.cz/en
Price: Mains CZK 350.-
Svata Klara
Style: International Fare
Angelina and Brad enjoyed here a candle light dinner; originally a wine cellar (1679) next to the baroque Castle Troja.
Address: U Trojsky Zamek 9, 171 00 Praha-Troja, Praha, Czech Republic
Area: Troja / Prague Zoo
Phone: +420 233 540 173
Website: http://www.svataklara.cz
Price: Starter & main course CZK 750.-
V Zatisi
Style: Italian / International Restaurant
Located in a Southern European mansion; won many prizes for outstanding food; elegant design; popular with business people and diplomats; by far best tiramisu in town.


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McDonnell hails sister party for sticking with Labour
John McDonnell will praise the Co-operative Party for sticking with Labour through "thick and thin" just weeks after rumours circulated that it could be used as a method for opposing Jeremy Corbyn.
The shadow chancellor, Mr Corbyn's most senior ally, will say "our unity as a movement" has been a source of strength in a speech to the Co-operative Party's conference.
Over the summer reports suggested that critics of the leader had considered using membership of the Co-operative, Labour's sister party, to present themselves as an alternative to the Corbyn-led Opposition in the Commons.
John McDonnell is Jeremy Corbyn's most senior ally
The Co-op party was forced to issue a statement in August saying it was "not a vehicle to be used by one political faction or another to advance their own agenda" and remained neutral in the leadership contest between Mr Corbyn and Owen Smith.
Mr McDonnell will tell the Co-op party conference in Cardiff on Saturday: "It is refreshing to be addressing the Co-operative Party who have partnered with the Labour Party through thick and thin since our electoral pact in 1927. It's our unity as a movement that has always been our strength.
"But let's be clear: the whole labour movement is at a turning point."
One indication for that was the Leave vote in the European Union referendum, which indicated the "despair" people felt at the political and economy system.
The shadow chancellor will promise fresh plans later this year aimed at increasing the amount of worker-owned co-operative firms, arguing that they offer a "clear productivity advantage".
Mr McDonnell will repeat Mr Corbyn's promise of a £500 billion investment programme and hit out at the Chancellor, saying it "beggars belief that Philip Hammond has not already turned his back on former chancellor George Osborne's failed austerity strategy".
Setting out his views on worker-owned enterprises, Mr McDonnell will highlight his proposals for a "right to own" for employees if their company is up for sale and argue that the co-operative sector should double in size.
He will say: " The evidence that co-operative enterprises and worker-owned companies can produce far better results is compelling.
"Twice as many co-operatives survive the crucial first five years as other businesses. And worker-owned enterprises offer a clear productivity advantage.
"So that is why after this conference season is over, we will begin a major piece of work on developing the co-operative economy."
He will add: "It's a disgrace that zero-hour contracts have risen by 20% in the last year alone.
"But by giving people a stake in the companies they work for and spreading the ownership of those companies, we can start to transform corporate Britain.
"That's why I've argued for a right-to-own for employees. If a company is facing a change of ownership or closure, they should have first refusal on forming an a lternative employee-owned business plan."
He will add: "I want to see the next Labour government put in place measures that will at least double the size of our co-operative sector, giving a nearly £40 billion boost to the whole economy."
Jeremy Corbyn (left) and Owen Smith clashed during the televised Labour leadership contest.
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Official Trailer Released For STARZ' Original Series OUTLANDER
We invite you to disappear to the 18th century Scottish Highlands with British Army nurse Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), through three new photos and the new official series trailer for STARZ Original series "Outlander," premiering Summer 2014.
New Series Trailer for STARZ' "Outlander" (Length 1:15)
**"Outlander" premieres Summer 2014, exclusively on STARZ**
About Outlander:
The "Outlander" series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. The series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore ("Battlestar Galactica," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: The Next Generation"), is currently filming on location in Scotland and is set to premiere on STARZ this Summer. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Upon her arrival, she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. But when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited. Now, Claire's heart is torn between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
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How to get compensation if you were affected by Royal Bank of Scotland's Global Restructuring Group
The Global Restructuring Group (GRG) was set up by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) supposedly to help businesses which RBS had lent money to recover from difficulties caused by the financial crisis in 2008.
The allegations are that instead, GRG put businesses into the scheme in order to charge them additional banking fees, aggressively restructure, take control of their assets and actually sell these assets on for a profit to the bank.
Those who were subjected to GRG have said that far from helping them it actually engineered their default on loan obligations.
GRG's actions meant customers lost not only the money spent on additional banking charges but also suffered huge consequential losses caused either massive reductions in cash flow and loss of assets or even being put out business altogether.
How does RBS' review process work?
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have announced a new complaints process for some of the customers whose banking relationship was handled by GRG. RBS will review customer-initiated complaints and, if a complaint is upheld, the customer will then have the opportunity to submit a further claim for consequential losses.
An independent third party, retired High Court judge Sir William Blackburne – has been appointed to monitor the bank's award of customer's direct losses but there is no right of appeal to in relation to a claim for consequential losses. RBS will withdraw of any offer made by the bank in the event of an appeal on consequential losses.
The process involves:
- Complaint investigation – the bank will investigate the complaint which must be initiated by the customer.
- Redress determination – the bank will then make an award of compensation for direct losses such as banking charges, additional interest and valuation fees.
- Consequential losses – if the bank upholds the complaint then it will assess what it considers fair and reasonable redress and permit a claim for consequential losses, which include the cost of being deprived of money and other losses suffered. Customers must prove their consequential losses to the bank.
What will RBS offer?
Eligible customers will automatically receive a refund of what RBS have called complex fees.
In addition, an eligible customer will be able to submit a complaint in respect of direct losses. Direct losses claimed need to be itemised and that the process is not simple, with a proper investigation of costs incurred which can require professional help.
If a complaint for direct losses succeeds the customer may submit a claim for consequential losses, which could be things like loss of profit caused by reduced cash flow or loss in capital value due to the inability to maintain or invest in property.
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Also... I LOVE this recipe. I have made it several times since the first time I tried it. It makes two loaves so I freeze one and we use the other for sandwiches and toast. I haven't had to buy store bread in months!
So here goes...
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
What You'll Need:
6 c (give or take) whole wheat flour, divided
{if you're new to whole wheat, you may want to try 4 cups whole wheat, 2 cup white, first to get used to the taste of pure whole wheat. The white helps it rise better too if you don't want a dense loaf. I've tried it with all measurements of flour and have been happy with the flavor every time.}
1 ¾ c warm water, divided
1/3 c honey
1 pkg. active dry yeast (2 1/4 t)
1 t sea salt
3 T melted butter
1 ¾ c warm water, divided
1/3 c honey
1 pkg. active dry yeast (2 1/4 t)
1 t sea salt
3 T melted butter
What To Do:
Mix 3 cups of whole wheat flour with 1 ½ cups of warm water in a large glass bowl. Allow this to sit for about 30 minutes. This will break down the gluten and help the bread to rise better.
In a small bowl mix together ¼ cup water, 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast and 1/3 cup honey. Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes, or until the yeast is activated and mixture becomes bubbly.
In the meantime, melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a small sauce pan. Remove from heat and allow to cool. You don't want the hot butter to kill the yeast.
Add 1 teaspoon salt, melted butter and yeast mixture to the flour and water mixture. Gradually add the remaining three cups of flour and stir well. As the dough becomes harder to stir, pour it out onto a clean counter and begin to knead the dough. If you create a nice dough before adding all three cups of flour…you don't need to continue to add it in. Just add enough to make a nice, non-sticky dough.
Once you've kneaded your dough, place it into a bowl, cover the dough with a cloth, and let it rise for at least one hour or until it has risen to twice it's starting size.
While you're waiting for your dough to rise, get two bread pans buttered...
Once it has risen, give the raised dough a nice punch.
{hello, post preggo belly!}
Knead for three or four minutes until the air bubbles are all gone.
With a sharp knife, cut dough in half, shape into two loaves and place into buttered pans.
Cover and allow 30 minutes to one hour to rise again. They should double in size, but the rising should happen more quickly this time because the yeast knows what to do by now.
Bake the bread uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when you thump the top of it.
Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove it to finish cooling on a wire rack.
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When the Republican-controlled House passed a bill Tuesday, aimed at preventing the murder of the unborn, they struck a blow against the Democratic Party's war on children. Now that the Democratic Party is, in fact, the Progressive (read Socialist) Party, they believe that they should have the power over life and death; that they should get to decide who does, and does not, have the right to life.
The Progressive movement locked its claws into the Democratic Party many years ago. With the election of their stooge, Barack Obama, they finally achieved their mission of completely taking over the party. They bring with them the same ideals that explain the mutual admiration that they once shared with the German Nazi movement; A desire for complete control over the lives of every citizen; a determination to indoctrinate the youth, in order to ensure 'support' for their agenda, in perpetuity and, most disturbingly, the twisted notions of social and genetic engineering. One thing that Progressives are determined to do is control population growth and determine who is and isn't permitted to give birth.
When Margaret Sanger, pioneering Progressive and rabid racist, founded Planned Parenthood, she did so with the expressed intention of limiting the growth of America's black population. In earlier years, as the leader of the American Birth Control League, she associated with well-known racists and Nazi sympathizers, such as S. Adolphus Knopf and Lothrop Stoddard, both of whom were well-known for their speeches and writings on the threat to the white race posed by blacks and Asians.
If there is any doubt that Sanger, herself, fully understood that abortion is murder, consider what she wrote in 1920, in her book Women and the New Race: "The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it." She believed that married couples should be made to apply for a permit to have children and that the state should decide who is – and is not – fit to breed. Modern Democrats, who have nothing to say about the Muslim practice of Sharia – which strips women of all human rights – have taken to accusing Republicans of waging a 'war on women'. In passing today's anti-abortion bill, the Republicans did, in fact, strike a blow against the Democratic Party's war on children – a war that Margaret Sanger, and others, lead them into.
In 1915, Sanger wrote "It is a vicious cycle; ignorance breeds poverty and poverty breeds ignorance. There is only one cure for both, and that is to stoop breeding these things. Stop bringing to birth children whose inheritance cannot be one of health or intelligence. Stop bringing into the world children whose parents cannot provide for them." Notice her description of children as "these things". Her complete disregard for human life bordered on psychopathy. In 1919, she wrote, in the publication Birth Control Review, "More children from the fit, less from the unfit — that is the chief aim of birth control." and, in 1921, she wrote that the purpose of birth control was "to create a race of thoroughbreds." Of black people, she once said "We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population…if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members."
Modern-day Progressives – the few that are intelligent enough to know anything of the history of their movement – will go to great pains to distance themselves from such monsters as Sanger, but they cannot merely dismiss the legacy of those who built the foundations of their ideology. It grows more difficult, with each passing day, to find anything good about the Republican Party, but, today, they struck a blow against the Democratic Party's war on children, on women, on the poor and on racial minorities.
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Roof and Rafter Insulation
Heating a property is becoming more and more expensive as the cost of gas and electricity continue to rise. With the government also committed to reducing carbon emissions, there is a real drive towards making homes more energy efficient. As well as installing an efficient heating system, good insulation of your house will help to push down the cost of heating.
Heat produced to warm the house will rise, and a significant amount of heat can be lost through the roof; an un-insulated property could lose around 25% of its heat through the roof.
Properly insulating lofts and flat roofs is a very simple way of cutting out that heat loss and keeping the house warmer at a lower cost.
Good insulation can last up to 40 years, and will have paid for itself within the first few years.
What is Roof Insulation?
Roof or loft insulation works by the same principle as a duvet or blanket, as it covers the house and retains the heat. Loft insulation is typically bought in rolls and can be laid out between the beams that make up the floor of the loft. It is often put down in two layers and it is recommended that the insulation be at least 270mm thick.
There are a variety of different materials which can be used for roof and loft insulation, including:
· Loose-fill
This is loose material made up of cork granules, mineral wool or cellulose fibre, and vermiculite. It can be bought by the bag and poured into the spaces between joists and beams. It is particularly useful for lofts, which have poor access, or irregular shaped buildings which may have small awkward spaces in the loft
· Matting
Otherwise referred to as quilt insulation, can be bought in rolls of varying thickness. By far the most common is mineral wool, which is made from rock fibre or glass fibre. There are other materials, such as sheep's wool, that are available to use as matting, but mineral wool is currently the most popular choice of loft insulation.
· Rigid insulation boards
These insulating boards can be used for walls and floors as well as ceilings, and can be easily cut to size; making it useful for jobs where space in the loft is limited. It is most commonly made from polyurethane (PUR), or from polyisocyanurate (PIR), and can be cut to size to suit any space.
· Blown insulation
This type of insulation is made of cellulose fibre, which is fire resistant, usually derived from recycled newspapers or mineral wool. Installers can blow the loose material into sectioned off areas to the required depth, using specialist equipment.
Selecting the Right Insulation
The type of insulation you choose will depend on the type of property you have and the type of roof to be insulated.
If the loft has easy access and a regular beam pattern, you can use matting insulation and it is relatively easy to do it yourself. Rolls of mineral wool can be bought from most DIY shops and laid between the beams, to a recommended depth of 270mm.
If the loft is to be used for living space or storage and you are laying down wooden boards for the flooring, you can lay mineral wool insulation between joists before laying the floor.
This will not give the required depth of insulation, however, so you will need to use rigid insulation boards below the wooden boarding to achieve the desired depth. You can buy wooden boarding with insulating boards pre-bonded, which will make the job easier.
When using the loft for living space, you could install pitched roof insulation, by fitting insulating rigid boards to the rafters. Boards should be cut to the required size to fit between rafters, and covered by plasterboard. Depending on how deep the rafters are, you may need to use insulated plasterboard to get the right thickness of insulation.
The best loft insulation for a loft, which is difficult to access may be loose insulation which is blown into the space by a professional installer. It is a job that will only take a professional a few hours with the right equipment.
Loose-fill insulation can be used if you have a loft with irregular beams, which make it difficult to lay mineral wool or matting.
It can be poured into the space between joists to the recommended depth of 270mm.
Insulating materials are measured in terms of their thermal conductivity, for loft insulation the value can vary from 0.044 W/mK to 0.37 W/mK. Building regulation specify that roof and loft insulation should have a U value of no more than 0.16 W/m2K. To achieve this U value, insulation materials require a certain thickness depending on their thermal conductivity:
· 0.044 W/mK – 270mm
· 0.040 W/mK – 250mm
· 0.039 W/mK – 240mm
· 0.037 W/mK – 230mm
Flat Roof Insulation
Flat roof insulation is a different matter, as flat roofs are usually insulated from above. Rigid boards can be fitted on top of the weatherproof layer, or on top of the timber roof surface then a new weatherproof layer can be installed over the insulation. If insulation is fitted as part of a replacement flat roof, it must comply with building regulations.
Loft Insulation Prices
The cost of insulating a roof or a loft space can range from £100 – £350; and the Energy Saving Trust suggest that you could save up to £175 per year, by installing insulation which is 270mm thick into a previously un-insulated property. The insulation could easily pay for itself within a few years, and could also save around 720kg of CO2 per year.
Relatively cheap to install, and with a quick payback, roof insulation is a very simple way to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce you heating bills.
There are a variety of different types of insulation and which you use will depend on the property. It may be that you can fit the insulation yourself if you have a loft with easy access; but if it is difficult to get to, or you are insulating a flat roof it is best to call in the professionals.


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Waters continue to rise as southern B.C. on the brink of more flooding
Melted snow brought on by unseasonably hot weather and sporadic rain is streaming into the Granby River at about four times the average rate, 30 to 40 millimetres per day.
At the crossroads of the Granby and Kettle Rivers is Grand Forks. It's geography is one of the factors that makes it one of the province's worst-hit areas this spring. The steams converge and compound in the city of almost 5,000 residents, damaging homes and infrastructure.
"If all those rivers are high at the same time, which they are right now, then that creates an issue for us," said Chris Marsh, Director of the Emergency Operations Centre for the Regional District Kootenay Boundary. "Now we have really high temperatures at the high elevation snow, and we actually have really high overnight temperatures."
Emergency crews are on the ground in Grand Forks and surrounding area to fortify the already flood-damaged infrastructure for water, electricity and sewage systems ahead of a second flood surge that is expected later this week.
Around 1,500 homes in the region remain evacuated. More than 2,600 other homes are on evacuation alert throughout the province.
Water reached the windows of Russell Morrison's main floor in the last round of floods.
"At this point, it doesn't matter to me how bad the next round is," he said. "I've lost everything. There's no way to access my home anymore. The whole neighbourhood is flooded."
Morrison said he had built a recording studio in his house, and was planning on getting a business licence.
"I saved for 15 years to build a music studio. Now I don't think anything in there is salvageable."
Marsh expects the second round of flooding to hit by Thursday. It remains to be seen if all the melted snow will descend at the same time, making for a worse flood. It's estimated that if high readings were detected on the Kettle River, it would take 12 hours to get down the river system towards Grand Forks.
Similarly, the Fraser Valley is waiting to see how it will be affected by high water that is making its way down the Fraser River. The Township of Langley has now placed an evacuation alert for unprotected flood plains. A high streamflow advisory is still in place for the Fraser River, which was measured at 5.5 metres in Mission.
Ramin Seifi, the general manager of engineering for the Langley Township, said water levels in the Fraser River are expected to rise until May 22. More than 200 properties, mostly consisting of farms and some home-based businesses, would be affected by evacuations if levels leach the projection of 6.5 metres.
The City of Vancouver also said on Tuesday that it has activated its Emergency Operations Centre as it observes the increased flow of the Fraser. It added that Vancouver residents are not expected to be affected by evacuation alerts, but are still cautioned to stay away from river banks.
Water levels on Okanagan Lake rose to 17 centimetres below full pool last week. Full pool is defined as the water level during normal conditions, anything above full pool is considered a high water event. Local emergency operations expect the lake to exceed those levels by the weekend, and are urging residents in low-lying and waterfront areas to take proactive and precautionary measures.
Pinpointing where and when the flood surge will occur has proven to be a challenge as it is dependent on where the snow melts and where the rain falls.
Increased logging activity is another factor that can be linked to flooding, said Younes Alila, professor at UBC's department of forest resources management.
"Under natural conditions before logging, the snowpack is shaded by the forest cover. Once you remove the trees, the snowpack receives much more solar radiation and higher melt," he said.
The Caribou Regional District, which incorporates cities like Quesnel and Williams Lake, has seen the snowpack melting at a far slower rate, likely since the southern districts had received more snow this year, and have now been receiving warmer weather.
Marsh said it's unclear when the melting of the southern snowpacks will conclude.
"The only real way to know we have peaked is to see it trending down again. The forecast has been fairly accurate, but there are so many variables in play. It's very difficult to predict when this will end," Marsh said.
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I'm using UDK and I was just wondering if you knew if UDK users actually have access to the Source code of Unreal so that they can customize the Unreal interface and modify the way that the program behave by adding maybe new fonctionalities or by fixing some bug issues or adding some new menus?Or is this kind of stuff doable for someone who knows UnrealScripting?
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St Paul's is the parish of Crofton (Orpington) a church where our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds. Our desire is for the manifest presence of our Father God who has graciously called us to be His daughters and sons through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As members of His family who share the biblical belief in our Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) we would love to welcome you as a member. We are a church where everyone matters, from the youngest to the oldest member.
We believe that everyone has something to bring that will add colour and creativity to the church family. We are asking Father to make us an authentic Acts 2 church full of His love and power. I hope you will join us in the near future and give us the opportunity of getting to know you.
With God's Blessing
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We have 3 services every Sunday: A traditional Holy Communion at 8 am, Family Worship at 10:15 am and our new Evening Service at 6:30 pm. Our main morning service contains lively open worship (incorporating both traditional hymns and contemporary songs with a live band), a short sermon and prayers. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
During our new contemporary style evening services when we explore different themes. We begin with a time of sung worship lead by our band which is followed by a short talk and then an extended time of worship to respond to God's word. We do not use any liturgy during this service but see it as a time to listen and respond to God and enjoy being in his presence. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Everyone has questions. We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view - wherever they are in the world.
Starting soon at St Paul's. We have a host of people ready to cook, serve and lead the evenings so why not give Alpha a go? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
We would love to hear from you and see how we can help.
The nearest mainline station is Orpington (trains from Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, London Bridge and Victoria or from Ashford, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells).
If arriving by train at Orpington exit the station via Crofton (Taxi rank) entrance and cross the road to the bus stop facing up the hill. Take a 61, 353, 654, R2 or R3 to the bus stop at Oakwood Road/St Paul's Church.
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The start of a New Year is the time when people usually set their resolutions or goals for the year.
It can be a very exciting time as we let our imagination run wild and identify what we'd like to do, acquire or experience during the year. The challenge for most people is that the initial excitement is short-lived.
We allow life and our day-to-day obligations to take priority over what matters most to us. There are some significant costs when we stop focusing on what's important to us and they include:
- Not feeling or operating at our best consistently.
- Not making progress towards the things we want.
- Having low levels of motivation.
- Not being willing to challenge ourselves to do new things.
- Having challenges in different areas of our lives.
The sad reality is most people keep doing the same things over and over, or making the same mistakes, which prevents them from having significant breakthroughs in their lives.
I remember many years ago, I learned about the importance of blogging if I wanted to build an online platform. So I started my first blog in 2007 with a lot of excitement and focused on the unimportant things like having numerous banners or graphics on the side panel and links to other people's products.
I had not given much attention to what was most important, which was creating new content on a regular basis. As a result, I really struggled and at times, I'd go weeks, if not months, without adding new content to my blog. That lack of consistency cost me any trust I had built with the few people who were willing to visit my blog.
To further add to this situation, I started another blog because I thought I could leverage the success of the movie, The Secret, by offering content based on what the teachers in the movie spoke about. This also bombed because, once again, I had no content plan which meant I was not consistent in sharing new content.
After two failed attempts at blogging, I felt I had lost so much ground in relation to building an online presence as I saw many people creating large online followers. I knew the mistakes I had made previously so in 2013, I made a renewed commitment to start blogging again.
What was different this time was I created a plan for how I was going to stay committed, and I also better anticipated the obstacles I would encounter because I had experienced them before. Creating new content every week was a big breakthrough for me and since I restarted blogging in 2013, I have stayed true to my commitment.
There are many mistakes to avoid if we want to have a big breakthrough or achieve our major goals this year. Here are five of the most important mistakes to be aware of so that we put in place solutions to overcome them and finally achieve the big breakthrough we want.
- Setting goals not aligned to a greater vision or purpose. Everything we want to do, have or experience in life should have meaning behind them. A major reason why people are unhappy is because they are pursuing things they think will make them happy without being clear on why they want those things in the first place. Having clearly defined visions and a purpose in life will prevent us from going after the wrong things.
- Not defining the emotions you want to experience beforehand. We do the things we do in life because we want to feel a certain way. We have different ideas on how to experience that — for some, it may be through acquiring things, whereas for others, it may be by helping people in some way. We must have an idea of the emotions we want to experience before we pursue a goal otherwise achieving it may not have any meaning or purpose to it.
- Not anticipating challenges or struggle along the way. Struggle is part of the process to achieving anything worthwhile. Most people are not mentally prepared to deal with the challenges they will encounter in the pursuit of something worthwhile so they bemoan the struggle. That only perpetuates their struggle and can eventually cause them to stop going for their goals. Those who anticipate better often reach their goals quicker and with a lot less effort.
- Failing to create a workable plan. It has often been said that a goal is a dream with a deadline. In order to achieve our goals, we must have some idea of what we are going to do. A plan can be simple or it can be as detailed as we want. The key is to have some sort of a map that will guide us and also help us stay on track. A plan makes the achievement of our goals real.
- Trying to focus on too many goals. When we have too many things going on, our focus is scattered and our energy is diluted. Overachievers often set too many goals because they want to achieve a lot. While that works for some people, for most of us, it's more valuable to focus on a few critical things rather than focus on many trivial things.
Four Questions to Ask When Going for Your Next Big Breakthrough
- What is the payoff if I achieve my breakthrough? What will the impact be on me mentally, emotionally, physically, relationally and financially?
- How will others benefit if I achieve my breakthrough? What is the payoff to other people?
- What will be required of me to achieve my breakthrough? Who will I need to become to make my breakthrough a reality? What are the new habits, knowledge, skills or character traits I have to develop along the way?
- What challenges will come up, and how will I deal with them? What strategies do I have to overcome any roadblocks or obstacles I may experience?
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Hiring Professional Installers for a Good TV Viewing Experience
Just like most homeowners, you may be looking for a professional satellite TV installer to help improve your TV viewing experience. However, it is very important that you take some time and find the best company, so that you get the kind of services you deserve. Remember, these installations can be a little tricky, and even the slightest error could cause you unnecessary trouble in the future.
While you are waiting for your to satellite TV to get installed, you could consider going online and trying your hand at some casino games. These games are available on a number of websites, and all it takes is a couple of minutes for you to set everything up and start having fun. There are websites like casino-freespin.co.uk which offer amazing bonuses and promotional offers to make online casinos even more enticing. You should give them a visit. There is something for everyone at this casino.
Now when it comes to choosing the right satellite TV installation company, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- One of the easiest ways of finding a good company is by going online and reading reviews of the companies in your area. Always take time out and read these reviews before making any decisions. It will save you a lot of trouble.
- The next thing for you to do is compare installation costs. You wouldn't want to be paying more than you have to for this service. Don't go for a company that is too cheap, though. They are bound to skip corners. At the same point, you don't have to end up hiring the most expensive one. Find a company with reasonable ratings and standards. They will be able to get the job done at a reasonable cost without compromising on the professional aspects.


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It's Australia Day. All around the world, Australians are celebrating being Australian. For some, it doesn't get much further than contemplating a barbecue, eating a lamington or two, or maybe having Vegemite on toast for brekkie. For many indigenous Australians, this particular date is problematic. Some other Australians don't get this, however. You see, this … Continue reading Australia Day #changethedate
Sadness. Why don't they learn?
Several mornings ago I awoke, once again, to the news that there had been yet another gun massacre in the US. I'm Australian. As I've previously written in this blog, we have some strong gun control laws here, enacted after we suffered the worst massacre in history in 1996. In April, I listened to our … Continue reading Sadness. Why don't they learn?
Thinking too much again.
This afternoon, I attended a performance by the Hunter Singers. They're a choir based in the Newcastle region of the Hunter Valley, and are all young people of high school age. It was truly beautiful. I love choral singing, both to listen to, and to participate in myself. Making music in a group is one … Continue reading Thinking too much again.
What in the World?
There are many things in this world that I don't understand. On my mind very recently has been the issue of gun control. I live in Australia. We have very strong gun laws. Since the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996, our gun laws have become even more strict. During that massacre, 35 people were killed … Continue reading What in the World?
NSW Writers Centre Speculative Fiction Festival
I headed off to the NSW Writers Centre Speculative Fiction Festival yesterday. It was a chilly morning when we left the Upper Hunter at around 5am, but we made good time, and arrived just before the registration time of 9am. It's always a bit of a guessing game travelling to Sydney from here. On a … Continue reading NSW Writers Centre Speculative Fiction Festival
Australia Day
Tomorrow is Australia Day. I always have mixed feelings about Australia Day. It commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet and the official beginning of the European Settlement in Australia. It's our National holiday - the one when we celebrate being Australian, and all things Australian. It's full of beach, prawns, lamb (courtesy of clever … Continue reading Australia Day
The End of 2014 and the Writing Year Ahead
As I sit here, buried under the cat (The cat MUST sit on me every time I write, and because it's hot he's extra cuddly) typing away, I'm pondering the past year. I'm sure nearly every blogger in the world will write a retrospective post, and to a certain extent, so am I this year. … Continue reading The End of 2014 and the Writing Year Ahead
Thoughts on the Sydney Siege.
It's hard to write what I'm really feeling tonight. Thirty six hours ago a gunman took hostages in the Lindt cafe in Martin Place in Sydney, and about seventeen hours later, the gunman and two hostages died. By all accounts, the gunman was a nutter with a previous record of violence and the two hostages … Continue reading Thoughts on the Sydney Siege.
Speaking And Writing In My Own Voice
As the weather hots up and the month wears on, I've been continuing along on my blog tour with Bewitching Book Tours. It's been a busy few weeks, with interviews, spotlights, top tens (chocolate!) and guest blog posts. I've been thinking quite a lot about stuff and it seems to be the time of year when … Continue reading Speaking And Writing In My Own Voice
Creepy Crawlies and Other Nasties
I was reading a thread on Goodreads recently, and on it, was a picture of a rather nasty looking centipede that one of the posters had discovered in her house.I was reminded of my own first face to face (or rather toe to face apparently) encounter with a centipede. For many years my husband and … Continue reading Creepy Crawlies and Other Nasties


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Want to get started with machine learning on ARTIK cloud services, but aren't sure how it works? We have published a tutorial that should answer your most commonly asked questions. This interactive web sample detects anomalies in a smart lock device, using Rules and its integration with our machine learning APIs. Read our tutorial or go right to the sample on GitHub, which includes step-by-step instructions. Below is a quick overview of how it works.
To begin using this sample, you'll create a virtual device type that emulates a smart lock, using a JSON Manifest that we provide. The Manifest defines
locked and
unlocked states for the device.
After connecting a new "smart lock" device to your account, you can use the sample to generate 30 days of
locked and
unlocked events for the device. These occur at time points predetermined for this sample and are meant to reflect a typical real-world scenario: the door is locked while the owner is at work from around 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and briefly unlocked before and after.
You will then write a Rule based on an anomaly detection condition. This Rule will send you an email when it detects any anomaly in the behavior of the smart lock device. We suggest setting the confidence level of the Rule to "High" to minimize the occurrence of false alerts.
Machine learning models on ARTIK cloud services are continuously trained on a 30-day sliding window of historical data. By generating the event data, the model learns to associate "locked" and "unlocked" states with certain time periods. As seen in the above timetable, there are also times during which the state is "unknown" to the machine learning model. Because your Rule has a "High" confidence level, during these times neither a locked nor an unlocked event will be read by your Rule as an anomaly.
Finally, you can use the web sample to manually send "locked" or "unlocked" events from your device at various times. If any of these are found to be anomalies, this will trigger your Rule and you will receive an email from ARTIK cloud services.
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Coventry University finds that texting actually improves Language SkillsFeb 25th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Links, Science, Technology
Bev Plester and Clare Wood, Senior Lecturers in Psychology have conducted a study on text messaging for 11 year olds that was published in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology.
The research included the study of spelling and punctuation on regular users of text messaging. No difference was found in their success and achievement levels of non-texting children of the same age and academic level.
Bev commented, to the British Psychological Society, "There is no evidence to link texting to a lower ability of standard English. Children using textisms such as, "GR8" were found to be better spellers and writers".
The study involved 35 children to complete a questionnaire about their mobile phone use. Other tasks involved translating English and text language and completing tasks on writing, reading and spelling abilities.
This can also be linked to a 2006 study by the same researchers which found that contrary to popular belief, the use of text message abbreviations is linked positively with literacy achievements, according to work carried out by researchers at Coventry University.
Mrs Beverly Plester and Dr Clare Wood from Coventry University presented the findings of their research (which they conducted with eleven-year old children) at the British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Annual Conference at the Royal Holloway, University of London.
The study explored how the use of text abbreviations might be related to the skills children need in reading and writing. This was in response to concern raised by parents and teachers about whether text messaging could damage a child's ability to use standard English.
The children were quizzed about their use of mobile phones and asked to translate messages between standard English and text language, as well as complete tasks to reveal their English writing, reading and spelling abilities.
It was discovered that children use their mobile phones more for sending text messages than for talking. Unsurprisingly, the majority of texts were sent to friends.
Most text abbreviations were phonetically based, such as 'wot' for 'what' and combination texts, such as 'C U L8r. Many children also used a form of 'youth code' which is a casual form of language such as 'dat fing', 'gonna' or 'wanna'.
Surprisingly, the children who were better at spelling and writing used the most 'textisms'.
Mrs Plester said:
"So far, our research has suggested that there is no evidence to link a poor ability in standard English to those children who send text messages. In fact, the children who were the best at using 'textisms' were also found to be the better spellers and writers."
"We are interested in discovering whether texting could be used positively to increase phonetic awareness in less able children, and perhaps increase their language skills, in a fun yet educational way."
It is hoped further research work can be undertaken with a wider cross-section of schools in Coventry and Warwickshire if funding for the research can be identified.
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Jo Cordell-Cooper from Active Solutions and Health Network sent Think Tasmania a message recently. She thought our readers might be interested to learn more about health and fitness options in Hobart. We agreed. It's not a subject we've covered before, so we jumped at the chance to feature an expert in the field.
Health and Fitness with Jo Cordell-Cooper
John and Tracey from Business East regularly forward our newsletter to their network of business owners, Jo Cordell-Cooper being one of them. She writes about health and fitness for the Local Government Association of Tasmania, as well as the Hobart Mums Network. She also has an extensive blog on her website detailing news from the industry.
As you'd probably already know, we only share first-hand knowledge of people, products and places in Tasmania. We thought it essential then, to meet Jo in her work environment. After a spirited online conversation, it was decided. Someone from Think Tasmania had to join one of the classes Jo leads in the health and fitness department. Oh dear God… that person was destined to be me! How do I get myself into these things?
Hobart Aquatic Centre
With great trepidation, I met Jo at the Hobart Aquatic Centre. I watched from a discreet distance as the personal trainer extraordinaire put a group of pregnant women through their antenatal paces in the shallow pool. And then it was my turn. I was actually wearing a vintage pair of bathers! With unspoken thoughts of running (while simultaneously kicking and screaming) back to the safety of the car-park, I allowed Jo to lead me through the basics of a deep-water aqua class, as she introduced my new best friend, the gymstick.
Obviously, health and fitness classes have not been a recent passion of mine. In my younger days, I played my fair share of sport, and really long walks were a common past-time. Over time, as age crept up and the body deteriorated, I lost all motivation, enthusiasm and perceived "free" time for any form of exercise, happy to work long hours. Many people could appreciate the back, neck and shoulder (not to mention brain) strain from repeated lengthy stints facing a computer screen.
With a dodgy hip thrown in for good measure, I thought my days of aerobics were well and truly behind me. But after meeting Jo Cordell-Cooper, I suddenly felt inspired again. Combined with another visit to Ashi Edwards at Sandy Bay Natural Therapies, there'll be no stopping me! One day, I may even be fit enough to join Jo's weekly Aqua Bootcamp class.
Deep Water Aqua Aerobics: Gymstick
I coped well with my first-ever, deep-water gymstick class. Jo made sure I felt safe and comfortable, and as all participants wear a buoyancy vest, there's no issues with water competency. Jo is the only trained Tasmanian instructor for this unique and effective fitness tool.
Jo Cordell-Cooper has a penchant for helping clients who are rehabilitating from injury and surgery; those just staring on a journey of health and fitness; and aged and weary warriors long-estranged from exercise (hello!). Hence the perfectly-planned water-based fitness regimes.
Active Solutions: Health and Fitness
For those needing to book private sessions, maybe for work reasons or elite-athlete requirements, Active Solutions and Health Network offer personal training for groups and individuals. There's land-based options too of course, including a group-session of circuit training. Clients can book a series of early-morning health and fitness classes, and meet regularly at the park for 45 minutes of heart-pumping action.
Photos supplied to Think Tasmania by Verity Davis (Marketing Coordinator | City Marketing) Hobart City Council. For details of all options with Active Solutions and Health Network, email Jo Cordell-Cooper or phone 0409 862 206. She's very kind, and will handle your health and fitness needs with care.


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Disinfectants play a major role in the professional cleaning industry. They are not only used in healthcare settings but in schools and offices as well as large and small public facilities. However, unlike other cleaning products, disinfectants have their own terms and terminology. Here we sort through the jargon and list some common disinfectant-related terms and what they mean.
Disinfection efficacy: lists the pathogens that are killed properly by using the disinfectant. This is approved by Health Canada (DIN), or in the U.S., Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If a pathogen is not stated on the label, the product cannot claim to kill it, nor should anyone assume kill claims. The more claims on the label, the better the disinfectant as it has a more broad ability to disinfect. If you require a disinfectant with a specific kill claim, make sure it is stated on the label.
Contact time required: Sometimes referred to as dwell time, this means the amount of time the product must remain wet on a surface for the active ingredients to be effective.
Parts per million (ppm): Disinfectants are considered to be effective if the ppm is above 300-350. More effective disinfectant concentrates are designed to yield almost twice that amount. The easiest way to calculate ppm is by taking the total percentage of all active disinfectant agents multiplied by the number of ounces needed per gallon. This number is then divided by 128 and then multiplied by 10,000. As soils and pathogens are introduced to the solution the ppm decreases. For rooms, a rule of thumb is 0.5 ppm per square foot cleaned with a mop and bucket. The greater the ppm, the better the disinfectant.
Cleaning efficacy: The cleaning efficacy of a disinfectant refers to its ability to clean. Some disinfectants are not designed to clean (be used as a cleaner or to be used to first pre-clean the surface prior to applying it or another disinfectant). To determine the product's cleaning efficacy, it is important to carefully read product labels. In general, the greater the cleaning efficacy of a disinfectant, the better.
Cost in use: This refers to the actual costs associated with using a product and is determined by analyzing the cost of using the solution after dilution. The proper disinfectant to implement should be matched to the required protocols to keep costs minimized. At times a product may have different dilution rates for different kill claims or for cleaning, so it is important to calculate the cost in use for all the different applications.
Chlorine: a very useful germicide when used on clean surfaces. It is quickly inhibited by any dirt or extraneous material and has therefore been used more often for the sanitation of glasses and dishware in kitchens than as a general disinfectant throughout a hospital or institution.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Generally referred to as "quats," these disinfectants have a broad spectrum of biocidal activity, strong detergent action and relatively low level of toxicity. Quats have broad spectrum biocidal activity against A and B groups of organisms, with the exception of tuberculosis.
Phenolics: These are germicides for floors, walls, and furniture. They are effective against A and B groups of organisms. Phenol compounds used as disinfectants are caustic and irritating and have a distinctive odour.
Pine Oil Compounds: are widely used because of their heavy pine odour. They are good disinfectants but have the great disadvantage of being ineffective against staphylococcus, a kind of bacteria.
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Stocks recovered most of their losses and were mixed in the final hour of trading as oil prices pulled back toward $126 a barrel.
US Light-Sweet Crude closed at a record $126.29 but was well off its intraday record $127.82 after the Bush Administration agreed to suspend buying oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for six months.
Goldman Sachs, the most active brokerage in energy markets, on Friday raised its forecast for oil to hit $141 a barrel in the second half of this year. Goldman rattled the market less than two weeks ago, when it projected oil prices between $150 and $200 a barrel in the next two years.
Crude's recent surge has propelled energy stocks to historic highs. ExxonMobil and Chevron were the top two gainers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Financial stocks were some of the day's biggest decliners, with American Express and Citigroup leading the Dow lower.
Lehman Brothers tumbled amid news that long-anticpated layoffs at the brokerage are set to begin next week. The company is expected pare its workforce by 5 percent.
Technology stocks, which were the day's biggest advancers on Thursday, retreated.
Some news swirling around Internet target Yahoo : Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is launching a proxy fight for Yahoo that could bring Microsoft back to the table. On Thursday, Icahn's move was backed by hedge fund Paulson & Co., which owns 50 million Yahoo shares. Meanwhile, reports suggested that Yahoo is still hoping to secure a search-advertising deal with Google, and could announce it in the next week.
Stocks were pushed lower earlier in the session after the Reuters/University of Michigan consumer-sentiment index fell to a 28-year low.
Meanwhile, Housing starts jumped 8.2 percentin April to an annualized rate of 1.032 million units, following a nearly 14-percent drop in March; economists had expected the gauge to slide again. Building permits also rose
Homebuilders declined after an earlier boost from the report. Toll Brothers and KB Home both retreated.
The encouraging housing report comes a day after leaders of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee agreed to the underpinnings of a housing-rescue plan that will create a federal backstop for failing loans, Reuters reported.
The plan would create a $300 billion mortgage insurance fund administered by the Federal Housing Administration and a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest sources of mortgage finance in the U.S.
Lockheed Martin won a potential $3.6 billion contract to start building a new generation of global positioning satellites that will boost accuracy for worldwide users, the Air Force said Thursday.
And Genentech said on Thursday a trial of Avastin in colon cancer patients who have undergone surgery will be completed earlier than expected due to faster collection of data and a higher-than-planned number of patients with stage III cancer.
Oil prices pushed retail stocks lower but there were a few bright spots from earnings that came in better than expected.
High-end retailer Nordstrom reported its profit slipped but beat expectations. However, the company lowered its outlook.
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported earnings of 69 cents a share, surpassing forecasts, and backed its outlook for the second quarter.
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