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The ever-elusive happiness. Desired by most. Found by few. What gets in the way of happiness? Why don't more people have it?
Many would say that happiness is the result of circumstances. IF you have enough money, IF you marry the right person, then you will be happy. But a quick look around proves that idea untrue.
There are plenty of very rich, very unhappy people walking around. There are plenty of people who married the "perfect" person who are miserable.
Welcome to the plight of happiness. What is the answer? Where does happiness come from? Who gets to be happy? Who doesn't?
If you are unhappy, if you are happy sometimes but not others, if you are a little bit happy but would like to have more, you can. Happiness is a choice. One that you can make.
There is not another person, or a certain amount of money, or a change of circumstances that will make you happy. You are the source of happiness for you. You either choose it, or you don't.
If you are not happy or not as happy as you would like to be, the bottom line is that you are the one that's stopping it. You are standing in the way.
The good news? You can get yourself out of the way now and start to have a different reality.
If you would like to choose happiness, here are my top five tips to get you on your way today:
1. Start Every Day by Asking Questions
Do you ever wake up in the morning and just feel heavy? Do you ever have thoughts of, here we go again? Another day. Same old. Same old."?
The next time this occurs, rather than spiraling down into those all-too-familiar feelings of sadness, overwhelm and despair, get yourself out of the way of your happiness by asking a question. Asking questions can empower you to change anything.
Here are some questions you can ask:
- What can I be or do different today to change this?
- How does it get any better than this?
- Universe, will you please show me something beautiful today?
- What else is possible here that I've never considered?
When you ask questions, you open the door to possibilities. When you ask questions, you let go of the conclusions that are stopping you from choosing happiness.
2. Curiosity is Key
Research has shown that curious people – those who are constantly asking questions and looking for new possibilities – tend to enjoy higher levels of positive emotions, lower levels of anxiety, more satisfaction with life, and greater psychological well-being.
Take kids as an example. In case you haven't noticed, they tend to have a higher level of happiness than most. They play. They imagine. They explore. They ask questions. They are curious.
Each one of us has an innate awareness of what decisions will bring us the best of love, life, health, finance, and business. The trick is to keep your mind open to every possibility – to never seek an answer to anything. To forever and always remain curious.
3. Don't Take on Other People's Stuff
One of the ways we get in the way of our happiness is taking on other people's stuff. Our co-workers are unhappy. Our family members are unhappy. Our friends are unhappy. The other drivers on the road are unhappy. And we decide, "Oh! I should be unhappy too."
Are you willing to be as different as you truly are? Are you willing to be happy even if no one around you is?
Here's a great tool you can use. It's called, 'Who does this belong too?' The thing is, you are like a gigantic radio picking up on everyone and everything around you and guess what? That includes a lot of unhappiness.
So, the next time you feel unhappy, ask, 'Who does this belong to?' If you feel lighter when you ask, you're not the unhappy one. You are just picking up on others. Let that unhappiness go! Choose the happiness that is available.
4. Practice
Practice being happy. Even if it's just for 10 seconds at a time. You can choose it again as many times over as you like.
Let's say you have 10 seconds to live the rest of your life and in that final 10 seconds, you'd like to be truly happy. Choose it! Choose happy. That lifetime is over. You have another 10 seconds to live the rest of your life. What do you choose? Happy? You certainly can.
Every 10 seconds, if you'd like, you can choose to be happy. If you stop being happy and you notice, choose again. "Wait. Somewhere my happy got lost. This is a new 10 seconds. In these 10 seconds… I choose happy." It really is that simple.
5. Start a Gratitude Journal
What we acknowledge grows bigger. One of the best ways to choose happiness is by focusing on the things that you are grateful for because as you do, more of those things show up.
To become more aware of all of the amazing gifts in your life, start a gratitude journal and start to write them down.
Every day, write down 3- 5 things that you are grateful for. Include what you are grateful for about you. The first few days it will be easy. You will write down the things you are obviously grateful for. After a few days, you will have to look beyond what you are currently aware of.
As you do, you will begin to see that your life is filled with gifts all around. The air you breathe. The beauty of the nature around you and so much more. Focus on gratitude. Gratitude grows.
Regardless of the story you have been telling yourself, despite the reasons you use to justify being unhappy, there is nothing or no one that can actually make you unhappy. Happiness is a choice that you make, and when you make it, life becomes a joyful adventure.
Wake up every morning and ask questions. Maintain the playfulness of wonder and curiosity. Don't be unhappy just because everyone else is. Practice choosing happy for YOU – every 10 seconds.
When you stop standing in the way of happiness and actually invite it in, everything you desire becomes possible.
Enjoy the adventure.


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Reviewer walks out on Efron film
Almost every guy loves a raunchy frat boy comedy and almost every girl loves a touching romantic comedy.
When these two genres combine into one film, one thing is guaranteed: Men and women will both hate it.
Such was the case with "That Awkward Moment," starring Zac Efron.
In the beginning of the movie, Jason (Efron) is getting a girl out of his house after she has slept over. However, since Zac Efron plays him, the audience is already aware that deep down, he just wants to love. And they're right.
The film's first several minutes contain Jason partying and womanizing in that adorable Efron way, only to shockingly fall in love with one of the women with whom he has had a casual encounter.
At that point, the movie becomes a typical, flavorless romantic comedy punctuated every 10 minutes by a flat sex joke.
If I were to guess, I would say that "That Awkward Moment" was written as a full-on romantic comedy intended to pander to women but then a producer got ahold of the script and decided to throw in some naughty jokes to hopefully pander to men as well.
In spite of all of this, I think the main reason I disliked the movie was that my expectations were not met.
The trailer for "That Awkward Moment" made it look like Zac Efron was finally shedding his "good guy" appearance to do an actually funny movie.
If I had known what the movie would be when I took my girlfriend to see it, I may have stayed away and not left halfway through it. Yes, I did. I left during a movie showing for the first time in my life. In fact, my girlfriend led the way.
I suppose it's my own fault for seeing a movie released in January — the creative naptime of Hollywood.
I am not sure how it ended but I hope everyone died. If you want to see a wild, funny, "Hangover"-style romp, "That Awkward Moment" will disappoint you. If you've always wanted to see what "Sleepless in Seattle" would be like if Tom Hanks used the F-word, you are in for a fun night at the movies.
Rating: F
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S: March 2010 - Washington DC
FC: Washington DC
1: We arrived in DC mid-day and found a parking spot near Jefferson monument. | The tidal basin was flooded, so we walked across the bridge to Jefferson.
2: Jefferson Memorial
4: Jefferson faces the Washington Monument across the Tidal Basin
5: We walked around the Basin and toured FDR Memorial. It contains many of his quotes from his years in office.
7: Some of the quotes fit the world we live in today.
8: Roosevelt is seated with his dog by his side. However, his wife is by herself around the corner. Some men say that's how it should be - best friend by his side. Makes females wonder if he was in the dog house. HaHa | Mom enjoys a quiet moment by one of the many waterfalls.
9: The Korean War Memorial - Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a granite wall—reminders of the human cost of defending freedom.
11: Susanne and I walked to the monuments around the Lincoln Memorial
12: The statues on the bridges near Lincoln were a gift from Italy.
13: Walking around Lincoln we were able to see the names of the states along the top. We also could see the Washington Monument in the background.
14: Walking up the steps of the Lincoln memorial, I noticed the sign on the steps marking the spot that Martin Luther King stood during the "I have a Dream" speech.
15: As I walked around, these soldiers came in to take pictures. I had to get a picture of them in front of Lincoln.
21: Since our arrival in DC was a day early, we had to find a place to stay. Marriott found us a 2 bedroom 17 miles from DC. We set the GPS and made our way.
22: Entrance to China Town | Union Station
28: 1878 Naval Peace Monument in front of the Capitol. Grief holds her covered face against the shoulder of History and weeps in mourning. History | holds a stylus and a tablet that was inscribed "They died that their country might live." Below Grief and History, another female figure represents Victory, holding high a laurel wreath and carrying an oak branch, signifying strength. Below her are the infants - Mars, the god of war, and Neptune, god of the sea.
30: Water fountain built along the wall of the Capitol Building. Tree across from the Capitol entrance.
31: Smithsonian Institution - the world's largest museum complex. The building below was the original home to the National Museum opened 1881 | In 1826, James Smithson, a British scientist, drew up his last will and testament, naming his nephew as beneficiary. Smithson stipulated that, should the nephew die without heirs (as he would in 1835), | the estate should go "to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men."
33: The WWII Memorial is between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
39: We enjoyed the WWII memorial. Lanelle by the fountain. Susanne and Mom found Texas.
40: Susanne enjoyed her hot dog from the street vendor | Old Executive Building beside the White House | The First Division Monument in front of the Old Executive Office Building
41: Walked around and couldn't get close to the White House - a demonstration was in progress | Both snipers on the roof were watching for trouble
42: Demonstration over 'Don't ask, Don't Tell". Two Army soldier's handcuffed themselves to the gate. They went to jail.
43: Lots of different people show up for the demonstration. Even the squirrel got a nut. | The bicycle cops were on hand to keep it under control
47: Front and Back of theTreasury Building beside the White House
48: Front and Back views of the White House
50: Old Post Office
52: We checked into the hotel and headed back out on the subway for our night tour. This was the first subway ride for Susanne, Lanelle and Mom.
53: Union Station - has a replica of the Liberty Bell along with a monument for Christopher Columbus. The 3 flags are for the 3 ships - Pinta, Nina and the Santa Maria
54: Waiting for the night tour gave us plenty of time to look around at Union Station
56: The Capitol Building and Washington Monument glow at night.
57: The night tour was fantastic - passing up many of the main sites
60: After our night tour, we caught the subway back to the hotel. We had to switch trains. Lanelle and Susanne didn't make the second train. Lucky Susanne knew where to get off at the last stop..
63: With so much to see - we split up. Lanelle and Susanne went to the Hirshhorn Museum
64: American History Museum | Mom and I checked out the museum with the exhibits about America on the move and national treasures.
65: Mom waits in line to board the trolley
66: America on the move - check out the prices and the yellow school bus
67: Items from Popular Culture - Dumbo ride, Wizard of Oz Dorothy's red shoes, Ohno's speed skates, Archie Bunker's chair, Fonzie's leather jacket, Kermit the Frog
68: Natural History Museum
69: Bones & skeletons from a child to adult
70: We enjoyed looking at all the gemstones
72: Easter Island Stone Head built in memory of the dead. | Large Totem Pole by the front stairs
74: According to legend, the Hotel Monaco's Paris Ballroom was used as a surgical room during the Civil War. The sounds of whispering, believed to be that of doctors in surgery, have been heard by guests and employees. Many have claimed to see the ghosts of doctors and nurses walking hurriedly down the hall.
94: The White House
95: Lincoln and his view of the Washington Monument
96: Mom finally made it up to see Lincoln. We had some fun showing her holding up the Capital and the Washington Monument. | Susanne 'flies' near the Lincoln Memorial | The Korean memorial is seen through the trees.
97: Susanne is enjoying the sites from the tour bus. | this building is the Newseum building. | The oldest theater in DC | The Old Post Office -looks like a castle. When first built, the locals did not like it.
98: IRS building looks like a waffle
99: The neighborhoods around DC offer many different and colorful brownstones and condos.


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lol just write HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIMMY on a cake lol jk
like wedding cakes?
lol cake.
cake is one of the first things you learn to make isnt it?
my school doesnt have homework
btw what kind of stuff do you cook?
i always wanted to open my own little pizza shop like the one they have here called "Italian Delight" its so damn good.
no, school IS jail.
oh well only 2 more weeks for me
Not really sure whats up there, theres some nice trails and falls, so I might just go hiking around a bit.
Sounds like it should be fun, as long as you go with some folks you know
oh yha they did didnt they? they used to draw stick figures of jill next to the tally of days they have been there
im a bad kid cause i doodle on my papers? lol damn i should be locked up in prison.
you cant tell me you didnt used to doodle on some of your papers
ahahaha gross.
we had to always make these stupid litte designs in art class, i dont know what there called but i hated it. i dont see why we cant just draw or something like that, i mean if you can draw you should be aloud to but everytime i doodled i'd get in trouble IN ART CLASS
I was always good at art, that was the 2nd best class i had besides gym and the only reason i hated gym was cause i had it first hour lol so i would stink allday from B.O.
lol what kinda art did you used to make?
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In the middle of all the political and economical turmoil facing the people of Egypt, along with the worry and anxiety over the uncertain future of the country, and while people are wondering whether they will be able to sustain themselves and their children in light of the increasing poverty and the loans our government insists on burdening us with, our esteemed presidency is filing one lawsuit after the other against people they deem disrespectful of the president. It looks like they have nothing better to do, allocating lawyers, judges and administrators to work on reports and compile case-files. All the effort, time and money being put into this is a waste and an insult to all of us.
Let us waste more time and document the Morsy situation we have. I certainly do hope that His Excellency isn't insulted when we state facts!
Fact #1: Morsy's 100 day plan had 64 goals, ten of which were met. This might have been overlooked had the president not given us percentages in his 6 October celebrations speech, where he cited an improvement of 60% in traffic, 40% in garbage collection, 80% in bread availability, and 11% in tourism.
Anyone living in Egypt can vow to the contrary!
Fact #2: In his electoral campaign, Morsy said he would review the peace treaty with Israel. In August, Israeli soldiers crossed our borders and killed two army guards while chasing down militants…and we have no idea what is going on in Sinai now!
Fact #3: Morsy promised accountability for those who killed revolutionaries. However, all accused officers were acquitted. In fact, several officers were promoted, and MOI people got several salary increases. To add insult to injury, the man who was responsible for security during the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes became minister. Also, SCAF heads were honoured despite the lawsuit against them with regards to the Maspero Massacre that killed at least 27 Egyptians, mainly Copts.
Oh, Mubarak and his gang just won a retrial!
Fact #4: Speaking of Copts, Morsy failed to attend the coronation of the new pope of millions of Egyptians
Fact #5: Morsy promised us a constitution agreed upon by "all parties". All non-Islamist parties rejected it, millions protested in front of his presidential palace, several of his advisers resigned because of it, and Muslim Brotherhood supporters beat up and detained protesters, calling them traitors and/or infidels. The constitution passed with a voter turnout less than 34%, and only 64% of those approved it.
"All parties" must have a different meaning to His Excellency!
Fact #6: The president swore an oath to protect the judiciary and reiterated it several times. The first thing Morsy tried to do as he came into office was resurrect the parliament in defiance of a court order, only to have the court reaffirm its decision. Then to avoid such mishaps, he issued a presidential decree granting himself, his Shura council and Constituent Assembly immunity from judicial oversight, fired the prosecutor general and appointed another without consulting judges.
Define: "Oath" and "protecting the judiciary" please!
Fact #7: During his electoral campaign, Morsy claimed that he was a consultant for NASA, then after he won the seat, he denied ever saying that.
A lie on your CV can get you fired, you know!
Fact #8: His presidential adviser and peer in the Brotherhood's guidance bureau calls on Egyptian Jews of Israel to return to Egypt, then the presidency issues a statement saying "this call has nothing to do with us".
Fact #9: He has got into some ridiculous situations that shame the whole nation, like the unnecessary Planet Of The Apes jape during his Time interview, or his talk of democracy while we are being beaten up and detained protesting the constitution. This is not to mention adjusting his pants while in a public diplomatic meeting, and blowing his nose in front of the cameras.
You must realise we feel like hiding behind the sun when you say and do these things!
Fact #10: The "open jacket" scene in Tahrir, followed by the hundreds (some say thousands) of security personnel protecting him while he roams mosques for Friday prayers.
Roger Waters' The bravery of being out of range comes to mind.
Fact #11: His political adviser is a Salafi sheikh who has a degree in medicine, a degree in Quran interpretation, and a second rate diploma in politics from an unknown institute. Absolutely no experience in political discourse yet he is deemed qualified for this position in these times of turmoil.
I will not speak of sheikhs, lest the "infidelity" militia gets hold of me!
Fact #12: He has claimed that the opposition is comprised of a handful of people from a scheming underground world. The speech was delivered on stage to his supporters, ignoring the hundreds of thousands of protesters in Tahrir on the same day.
Fact #13: He issued a law for the "protection of the revolution", which subtly oppresses freedom of speech and grants the prosecutor general the power to detain people for six months without court order.
Remember: the prosecutor general was appointed by him!
Fact #14: Six decisions, between presidential decrees and government decisions, were issued only to be later retracted for either a lack of practicality or being in fact against the law.
Fact #15: During his electoral campaign, Morsy made a deal with opposition to include revolutionary figures in the cabinet and as advisers. Cabinet had none of those, and most of his advisors have repeatedly confirmed that he rarely seeks their council, and when he does, he never uses it.
Fact#16: Despite his promises of self-sustained economic development, the president has asked for loans and aid from every country he visited… and he has visited too many countries.
Fact #17: Even though his greatest enemies in his pre-president era were the US and Israel, he has stressed that he wants to be "real good friends to the US", and called the Israeli PM a "loyal friend" after he won the election.
Of course, politics is to blame!
Fact #18: This is the icing on the cake: we have the president vowing to safeguard freedom of speech, while television channels are being shut and TV show-hosts and journalists are accused of insulting the president.
In just a few months, His Excellency made Foreign Policy's list of the world's five worst presidents.
I keep remembering my mother's advice when I was a child: If you want people to respect you, do not put yourself in a position where they have no choice but to disrespect you.


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I'm not your typical vegetarian. Most of my tofu-loving friends made the decision to forego meat some time in elementary school. When they realized that that rack of lamb is a rack of baby lamb, or that their hotdog used to go "Oink". My parents, however, raised me on a vegetarian diet from birth. So essentially, the decision was made for me. It is one I have chosen to uphold but it's inspired an interesting attitude towards meat for me. A lifelong curiosity that some of my veggie friends would only describe as morbid!
Working at Finn McCool's has only fueled my little obsession. Bacon. Good God, does anything smell better than sizzling Irish bacon?
Someone just ordered the Shrimp and Avocado Salad. Were I so inclined, I'd pop those juicy shellfish like candy.
How about the Shepherd's Pie topped with buttery champ.
I like to live vicariously through my omnivorous co-workers at times. If Grant, one of our bartenders, orders the Corned Beef and Cabbage, I'll perch on a bar stool and watch.
"How's the beef?" I'll ask, "It looks lean."
"Uh, yeah, India. It is" he'll reply, fork poised in mid air.
"So…so is this better than Tele's Crispy Chicken? 'Cause that chicken looks good. And with the gravy? Delicious, right?"
"I just want to eat my…"
"Put some Coleman's mustard on that bite before you eat it. It really compliments the meat."
This will go on until Grant's meal has gone cold or it's just too awkward to eat. Whatever comes first? Richelle, another bartender, thinks I like to keep her company during her dinner break. But really I'm just keeping an eye on her Connemara Seafood Stew and how it's working with that garlic saffron sauce.
At the end of the day though, as delicious as animals may look when sautéed, roasted, deep fried or grilled, I love them too too much to eat them. And so, I am resigned to find my own culinary delights amongst the vegetable kingdom. Lucky for me though, Finn's has an entire page of our oversized menu devoted solely to veggie cuisine. So often, vegetarians are forced to endure a meal where the meaty element has simply been removed. A big plate of limp bell pepper slices and sad carrots with a gaping hole where the chicken is supposed to be. But Geraldine and Hector have gone to great lengths to make sure that our vegetarian guests leave Finn's as satisfied as their steak-loving friends.
It would be a feat for any chef to adapt Irish food into something acceptable for a vegetarian. We're a meat-loving breed what with our beef stews and Shepherd's pies. But Finn's triumphs! One can enjoy a traditional Irish boxty: crisp, tasty vegetables sautéed in a creamy garlic or spicy curry sauce and wrapped in our homemade potato pancake. Cure your Sunday morning hangover with a Bloody Mary (minus the Worcestershire sauce; its fishy!) and a veggie Irish breakfast complete with Heinz Baked Beans and potato bread. Have a Cashel Blue Cheese salad, full of cranberries and yummy candied walnuts, for lunch.
Or just have a big plate of champ, our delicious mashed potatoes with green onions. It's that good. And, of course, supplement your iron with a pint of Guinness!
We've even adapted some of our most popular dishes into something I can enjoy. The Blarney Bacon Skins are, by far, the customer favorite. And the veggie skins don't disappoint. Instead of bacon, these little potato dreams are stuffed with avocado and chewy sun-dried tomatoes then smothered in Blarney cheese. Amazing.
Order anything off our menu that involves a Portobello mushroom. Portobellos are like the steak of the veggie world. Big, juicy and filling. Hector roasts them in balsamic vinegar nd grills them to perfection. The Portobello Salad is to die for but it's the mushroom sandwich that rocks my world. A big mushroom cap topped with blue cheese, caramelized onions and spicy remoulade, served in a sesame seed bun. I like to attack mine with a steak knife. You know, just to pretend!
And if you have any room left after all that, go for one of our traditional Irish desserts. Meat-eaters and vegetarians alike can unite over our bread pudding. Or our rhubarb crumble. Or the apple pie. Or, oh God, our amazing chocolate box packed with bubbly mousse and fresh strawberries. And don't forget a creamy Irish coffee made with our brewed Organic Coffee to wash it all down!
So in conclusion, if you are a confirmed meat lover, come on down to Finn McCool's Irish Pub and sample one of the dozens of unbelievable traditional Irish dishes we have on offer. If you are a vegetarian, you too, will be spoiled for choice. And, if you are a weird, secret-fantasy-meat-loving committed vegetarian like myself, well then this is the only restaurant for you.


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(AP) - A powerful aftershock sent Haitians screaming into the streets on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, cracking roads and adding to the trauma of a nation stunned by an apocalyptic quake eight days ago.
The magnitude-5.9 jolt matched the strongest of the aftershocks that have followed the huge quake of Jan. 12 that devastated Haiti's capital.
The new temblor collapsed seven buildings in Petit-Goave, the seaside town closest to the epicenter, according to Mike Morton of the U.N. Disaster Assessment and Coordination agency, but there were no reports of people crushed or trapped, perhaps because the earlier quake frightened most people into sleeping outside.
Wails of terror erupted in Port-au-Prince, where the aftershock briefly interrupted rescue efforts amid the broken concrete of collapsed buildings, and prompted doctors and patients to flee the University Hospital.
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians remain homeless, hungry and in mourning - most still waiting for the benefits of a nearly $1 billion global aid campaign that has brought hundreds of doctors and thousands of troops to the impoverished Caribbean nation.


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Tips for Trouble-free Breastfeeding
Get Things Off to a Good Start
The old adage "well begun is half done" seems quite true when it comes to breastfeeding. If you already know how to breastfeed your little one the right way, the chances of your nursing success are much higher. Try to educate yourself as much as you can about breastfeeding while you're pregnant. Read books, take lactation classes, talk to other breastfeeding women and do whatever you can to empower yourself with the knowledge of breastfeeding.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Whether you're at home or out and about, wear something that you find easy and comfortable to breastfeed in. For instance, you can wear a nursing bra or tank top under a loose-fitting T-shirt. Not only will this allow you to feed your baby easily, but also it will make you look and feel confident while breastfeeding. Whatever you're willing to wear, just make sure it provides easy and discreet access to your breasts without any difficulty.
Learn to Understand Baby's Hunger Cues
One of the most effective things you can do to make breastfeeding easier and smoother is recognizing your baby's early hunger cues. Instead of waiting until your little one starts crying, feed him immediately after you watch his first sign for hunger. Remember, it is really much easier to feed an infant who is just starting to get hungry than one who is already too much hungry.
Master the Perfect Latch
Getting the proper latch is the key to effective, pain-free breastfeeding. An improper latch not only causes your baby not to get sufficient amount of breast milk but also massacres your delicate nipples. In other words, the way how your baby latches on to the breast plays a vital role in making or breaking your breastfeeding experience. Hence, practice getting a good breastfeeding latch from the day one.
Try Different Breastfeeding Positions
Although there are lots of different breastfeeding positions you can use to feed your little cherub, it's much better to find the one that is most comfortable to both of you. Experiment with different breastfeeding positions to see which suites you and your baby best. Keep in mind, a good breastfeeding position is the one that allows you to feed your little one easily and effectively.
For night time breastfeeding the laying down position is most comfortable as you don't have to get up and sit. It is recommended that you learn this position too and make sure your baby's nose is not pressed against the breasts. Learn more about nighttime breastfeeding here
Practice Pumping
Pumping is definitely a great way to have spare milk handy so you can feed your munchkin easily when you're unwell or not around. Also, frequent pumping extracts all of the milk from your breasts, which further contributes to maintaining your overall milk supply. Consider investing in a high-quality breast pump and practice pumping, especially if you're a working mom.
Stock Up on Nursing Supplies
To make your breastfeeding journey successful and enjoyable, be sure to stock up on everything you think you'll need during breastfeeding. It can be a nursing pillow, a nipple cream, a nursing cover, a nursing bra or any other thing that can make breastfeeding easy and comfortable for both of you. Best of all, you can buy all these items even before the arrival of your little one.
In case of nursing bra, consider the fact that your breasts will be bigger after baby delivery compared to that in pregnancy.
Drink Plenty of Water
While you're breastfeeding, it's quite natural for you to feel thirsty as you produce around 850ml of breast milk per day. Consequently, you need to drink lots of water to stay well-hydrated and energized throughout the day. Given that breast milk is composed of 88% water, it's certainly a good idea to drink an adequate amount of water every time you breastfeed your sidekick.
Always keep a water bottle close to you and drink water frequently.
Eat a Healthy Balanced Diet
If you really want to build and maintain your milk supply, try to consume at least 1,800 calories per day when you're breastfeeding. Include a variety of fresh and nutritious food in your diet and stay away from caffeinated food and drinks like coffee, tea, chocolates, etc. Remember, you don't need to go on a special diet while you're breastfeeding, but it's imperative for you to eat a well-balanced diet to keep yourself and your baby healthy.
Learn about breastfeeding diet here.
Get Enough Sleep
Just because you have breasts does not necessarily mean you have to do all the feedings. Once you have successfully established a consistent breastfeeding relationship with your little one, let your partner take over some duties to give yourself some 'much-needed' rest. Pump a bottle of breast milk before you fall asleep so your husband can give the baby a feeding when you are relaxing. Also, try to get a minimum of 7 hours sleep every day.
Master Feeding On the Go
Public breastfeeding is something that most of the new moms worry about, especially in the early days of their motherhood. The fear of exposing their breasts in public not only stops them from feeding their wee ones on-the-go but also steals their confidence of doing something what they really need to do to satisfy their baby's appetite. If you also are one of them, master the art of breastfeeding before you step out of your house.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
Breastfeeding isn't always easy! If you're really struggling, don't wait to get help from a lactation expert. Be it about getting familiar with different breastfeeding positions or just about not producing enough breast milk; never hesitate to ask for help. Remember, not getting timely help from a lactation consultant can cause a small breastfeeding problem to turn into a bigger one!


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Ridgefield coach resigns
Bielizna, a math teacher at Ridgefield High in his second season as coach, admitted deploying more substitute players than usual in the Tigers' 71-53 loss at Bassick of Bridgeport Feb. 22. He cited both the need to rest three injured starters and the desire to afford playing time to younger program members.
Bielizna, a Danbury resident who previously coached at New Fairfield High, openly acknowledged he was aware a loss in Ridgefield's final regular-season game at Bassick would likely drop his team from Division I to Division II, where it arguably had a better chance of winning a state title.
The game was meaningless otherwise, with both teams having already clinched conference playoff berths.
In talking last Saturday about the team's withdrawal from the tournament, Bielizna had said of the Bassick game, "I had an uneasy feeling about the entire situation, even on the bus ride going down (to Bridgeport). I had never in all my life been involved in a game where it didn't matter to either team who won. It was almost surreal."
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, the state's athletic governing board, was prepared to take action against Ridgefield had it not withdrawn from the Division II tournament, which began Monday night. Ridgefield's scheduled opponent, Career Magnet of New Haven, was awarded a forfeit victory.
Ridgefield Superintendent of Schools Kenneth R. Freeston announced on Tuesday afternoon the decision by Bielizna to resign.
While school officials will not comment on personnel matters, Freeston said officials "want to emphasize that during all games throughout the season our players consistently gave their best effort every time they were on the court."
Bielizna is among those unable to comment on his resignation. Ridgefield athletic director Rod Mergardt did not respond to either phone or e-mail messages left with his office on Tuesday.
Though Ridgefield was 14-5 going into its final game against Bassick, it seldom enjoyed success against any of the FCIAC teams from Bridgeport - Bassick, Harding and Central - and had not won a road game in Bridgeport in recent memory.
Bassick finished a game ahead of Ridgefield in the overall FCIAC standings. Ridgefield is 0-8 against Bassick over the last eight seasons, losing a variety of other games that were not under scrutiny by scores of 95-75 last season, 93-55 in 2000-01, 84-48 in 1999-2000 and by 78-47 in 1998-99.
Ridgefield went on to lose in the first round of the conference tournament to Fairfield-Ludlowe, one of two teams that were formed recently following the breakup of the old Fairfield High. Ludlowe won the state Division III title a year ago.


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– Proposal full title: Nature-inspired theranostic nanodevices for tumor imaging, early diagnosis and targeted drug-release
- The overriding goal of this research program is to mimic Nature in the design of novel nucleic acid based nanodevices that detect cancer, provide detection-driven therapy, and monitor treatment efficacy.
- I will design, engineer and optimize highly specific biomolecular nanodevices that undergo binding-induced conformational changes upon target binding and, in doing so, signal the presence of the cancer marker (Aim I) or release a therapeutic cargo (Aim II). Moreover, by coupling these events in a single platform I will develop a theranostic nanodevice capable of smart drug release and treatment monitoring.
- I propose to use different switching mechanisms and to target a wide range of tumor markers (one of which is shown in the figure below). I will test the targeted drug-release efficiency with different therapeutics including aptamers, siRNA and DNA binders.
- Finally, I will exploit and mimic several naturally occurring mechanisms (e.g. allostery, cooperativity etc.) to optimize the signalling output and drug release efficiency of the nanodevices (Aim III)
During my PhD studies (in Italy) I developed a strong expertise on the development of point-of-care devices for clinical analysis. For my post-doctoral studies (in US) I moved towards the design and synthesis of DNA-based sensors inspired by complex biological mechanisms (synthetic biology approach). By taking advantage of the simplicity and versatility of DNA chemistry, I was able to understand the thermodynamics basis of my sensors, and apply this know-how to engineer nanoprobes for various applications (see my CV). Embracing a similar research philosophy for my lab and coupling my previous PhD experience in clinical analysis, I propose in this project to study the fundamentals of nature-inspired mechanisms and use this knowledge to design self-regulated theranostic nanodevices capable of providing diagnostic information and delivering targeted therapy. In the following section I will explain how I conceive these nature-inspired nanodevices, the overall concept behind this proposal and the progress beyond the state of the art that this project could bring.
Nature uses nanometer-scale, protein and nucleic-acid-based "switches" to sense chemical inputs and transduce molecular binding events into specific, high-gain signal outputs. Examples of these switches are calmodulin proteins, cytokine receptors and riboswitches. These biomolecular switches shift between two or more conformations in response to the binding of a specific target (see figure on the right). This leads to very specific and sensitive output signals that regulate important biological functions. But why has nature evolved these complex structure-switching nanodevices?
Why nature uses such switches?
- Robust (selective): Structure switching is generally only induced by a specific target/receptor interaction and thus remains insensitive to the presence of other molecules present in highly complex environments.
- Rapid and reversible: the switching mechanism is controlled by its thermodynamic equilibrium: it is rapid and reversible, which makes it suitable for real-time monitoring.
- Versatile and easily tunable: the conformational equilibrium of biomolecular switches depends on the target concentration and on the switch's thermodynamics. This provides a means by which the sensitivity and dynamic range of the receptor can be rationally optimized by simply tuning the switching equilibrium constant (Ks).
Inspired by the mechanisms employed by nature to detect the inputs from thousands of distinct molecules in a complex physiological environment, I propose here to exploit the "designability" of nucleic acids to develop molecular nanodevices that undergo binding-induced conformational changes (switches) upon target binding and, in doing so, can 1) Signal the presence of a tumor marker or 2) Release a therapeutic agent. The diagnostic nanodevices will be applied for the optical imaging of tumor cells and for the electrochemical point-of-care detection of tumor markers. In line with this "nature-inspired" synthetic biology view of the project I also propose to mimic naturally occurring mechanisms such as allosteric control and catalytic amplification to tune and edit the dose-response curve of these nanodevices, improve their analytical sensitivity and achieve a better drug-release efficiency.
The current and ongoing need for better diagnostic tools and more efficient drug delivery renders the proposed research extremely timely. Current state-of-the-art approaches for tumor marker detection and drug delivery present several disadvantages that nanoswitch-based technology promise to overcome providing important added values (see table). The proposed project could thus significantly impact the safety and efficacy of therapies and medical procedures providing in turn many scientific, technological and socio-economic benefits.
The advantages of switch-based devices are numerous. Unlike traditional molecular detection methods switch-based probes require neither processing steps nor exogenous reagents. Likewise, because structure switching is largely immune to the non-specific binding of contaminants, switch-based devices will perform well in complex, multi-component samples. The drug-delivery nanodevices should be adaptable to potentially any tumor marker and could release a wide range of cancer drugs. Also, because the nanodevices activate/release their drug cargo only in the presence of the tumor marker, the side effects against healthy cells will be greatly minimized. Finally, nucleic acid, among other advantages is highly designable and very stable, rendering it an excellent "material" for use in the development of nanodevices.
NEWS: see here the article appeared on the national Newspaper "La Stampa"


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1 Dec 2017
10 Lively Historic Events and Destinations to Celebrate the Holidays
The Civil War Trust wishes you and yours a happy holiday season.
As December dawns, our thoughts turn naturally to how the soldiers of America's first century weathered each winter in the field during times of war. Across our country's earliest conflicts, hundreds of thousands of troops toiled in the cold or huddled in canvas-roofed huts while many died of disease in camp. They also relished letters from home, shared special meals, felt loneliness and longing, and even engaged in epic snowball fights.
Starting this weekend, please consider expanding your understanding of what these soldiers went through and what the season meant to them by visiting a historic site rooted in their struggles and sacrifice.
On Civilwar.org this month, we highlight a 10-site sampling of special Yuletide events that families can enjoy at the nation's Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields. Variously, these hallowed grounds will feature music, holiday treats, lantern lightings, living history, activities for children and even some appearances by Santa Claus.
As we count our blessings, let us also deepen our appreciation for these soldiers' devotion and how they shaped the country we call home and do our part to help ensure that their memory is never forgotten.
Join us in Upperville on Dec. 6
We will be joined by Governor Terry McAuliffe, Secretary of Natural Resources Molly Ward, NOVA Parks, the Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club, and other Virginia conservation champions for a special preservation announcement at historic Goose Creek Bridge.
A Civil War Christmas, Live
People in the Civil War era celebrated Christmas with gusto, at home, in camps and at posh events for officers. Join us on the Civil War Trust Facebook page.
Fredericksburg 155 Live
Experience the 155th Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary with the Civil War Trust through a series of Facebook Live events.
Terrain In4
We cannot overestimate the impact that terrain has on a battle. The ground and its size, shape, location, and topography were critical variables. In this In4, Col. Doug Douds, USMC, Ret. explains how physical terrain shaped the strategies and outcomes of Civil War Battles.
Save 3 Virginia Battlefields
Virginia was the most fought-over state in the Civil War, and right now we are working to save three of the most important battlefields in the Commonwealth: Second Manassas, North Anna, and New Market Heights. Help ensure that these sacred places are not bulldozed over.
American Battlefield Trust
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by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
I find myself totally upset over the willful ignorance of some people. I specifically refer to the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign, a pro-Palestinian propaganda ad campaign that was slated to be waged against Israelis and their nation. Fortunately, the ad campaign this pro-Arabic leftist group was sponsoring was canceled. The Seattle Times carried an article covering the issue. Here is a short excerpt:
In a reversal of an earlier decision, Metro Transit said Thursday it would not allow a bus ad alleging "Israeli war crimes," saying a flood of comments has convinced officials that service could be disrupted.
The ad, purchased by the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign, ties alleged Israeli war crimes to U.S. military aid. The ad had been set to run for a month on the sides of 12 buses starting next week.
Metro also rejected proposals for two counter ads.
"The escalation of this issue from one of 12 local bus placards to a widespread and often vitriolic international debate introduces new and significant security concerns that compel reassessment," said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
Metro spokeswoman Linda Thielke earlier this week said lawyers had advised Metro that it couldn't refuse to accept the "Israeli war crimes" ad under current agency policy.
Metro policy restricts advertising that, among other things, can be reasonably foreseen to result in harm to, disruption of, or interference with the transportation system.
"When we accepted the ad from Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign, we didn't have any information to cause us to reasonably foresee that there could be a disruption to transit service," Thielke said.
That changed once media locally, nationally and internationally ran the story and the comments started coming in, Thielke said. Metro customer service has received about 3,000 e-mails, and local elected officials thousands more.
What amazes me is that the attorneys advising Metro Transit were so clueless. But then again considering the likelihood they were all left-leaning ACLU type maybe I shouldn't be so surprised. Read the rest of the article here.
I provide only the link to the vicious Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign for my readers to access because I refuse to post such slanted and largely untrue garbage on the pages of Rational Nation USA and LCR, even in small excerpt form.
Israpundit gives what I consider a relevant, rational, and accurate counter argument to a disgraceful and propaganda filled one by the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign.
The Palestinians are, by Arab design, an open wound in Israel's body that the Arabs and their left-wing enablers deliberately keep open to bleed Israel dry no matter how many years it takes. Israel needs to close this wound by removing a good two out of three Palestinians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with the minority that is willing and able to live in peace being allowed and even encouraged to remain.I suspect you can see where Bill Levinson is going with this, nonetheless here is the rest of the story.
Most of the world already falsely accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing and other atrocities. If the world is going to punish you unjustly for something you didn't do, you may as well do that something and it is past time for Israel to take off the gloves. Ethnic cleansing or even genocide is a crime against humanity only if you end up on the losing side. Hitler was unfortunately right when he said, "Who remembers the Armenians?" and it is telling that Abraham Foxman's Anti-Defamation League, a group that should have been foremost in the exposure and denunciation of genocide, recently did its best to get the world to forget the Armenians. This shows that expulsion of the Palestinians should be practical; more importantly, expulsion or deportation of an ethnic group to protect one's citizens against an ongoing litany of mindless violence from the group in question is not a crime against humanity or anybody else, just as it is not a crime to disable or even kill another human being to stop him from killing you or somebody for whose safety you are responsible.
In his book What about Germany?, Lochner offered the following English translation of the document then in his possession:
Genghis Khan led millions of women and children to slaughter—with premeditation and a happy heart. History sees in him solely the founder of a state. It's a matter of indifference to me what a weak western European civilization will say about me. I have issued the command—and I'll have anybody who utters but one word of criticism executed by a firing squad—that our war aim does not consist in reaching certain lines, but in the physical destruction of the enemy. Accordingly, I have placed my death-head formation in readiness—for the present only in the East—with orders to them to send to death mercilessly and without compassion, men, women, and children of Polish derivation and language. Only thus shall we gain the living space (Lebensraum) which we need. Who, after all, speaks to-day of the annihilation of the Armenians?
Well, Abraham Foxman of the ADL certainly did not want Congress to speak of the annihilation of the Armenians lest it offend Israel's "ally" Turkey. (How did that work out for you, Abe?) There are meanwhile statues of Genghis Khan in modern Mongolia, so the unpleasant truth is that mass murder and even genocide are crimes against humanity only if you lose. The Nazis were punished at Nuremberg only because they were on the losing side. General Tomoyuki Yamashita was executed because of atrocities some of his soldiers committed without his approval or even his knowledge, but Soviet generals who allowed their men to rape German women were never held accountable–nor was the Soviet Union ever held accountable for its unprovoked invasions of Poland and Finland.
Israel has every right to be recognized. It has every right to expect its citizens to live without constant fear of extinction by insane morons, and it certainly has the right to defend itself from the same. The people of the tiny nation of Israel deserve the support of the American people. Their nation deserves the support of the United States Government.
Cross posted to Rational Nation USA
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PHOENIX — A convicted murderer who graduated from law school after getting out of prison was denied admission to the bar Wednesday by the Arizona Supreme Court because of a lack of "good moral character."
James Hamm, who served 17 years for his part in a drug-related robbery that left two men dead, had asked the court to allow him to practice law even though the state bar association had recommended against his application, citing the seriousness of the crime and his failure to own up to his past.
The five-member court unanimously sided with the bar association.
Chief Justice Ruth McGregor said the court has no rule automatically barring someone with Hamm's past from practicing law, but "an applicant with such a background must make an extraordinary showing of rehabilitation and present good moral character."
Among other things, the court said Hamm failed to take full responsibility for the murders. The justices cited Hamm's claim that he intended only to rob the men — a statement the court said was inconsistent with the facts.
Hamm, 57, complained that his efforts to "atone for the lives I took" seemed to have made little impression on the court.
"That seems to have literally made no difference. That is very disappointing to me," said Hamm, who has been working as a paralegal in Phoenix. He said he might take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
State bar hails 'right decision'
Matt Silverman, a spokesman for the State Bar of Arizona, said: "This is the right decision. It preserves the integrity of the legal profession."
A call to Hamm's home was not immediately returned.
In 1974, Hamm, then 26, was selling marijuana when he was approached by two young men who wanted to buy 20 pounds of the drug. He and two accomplices decided to rob the men at gunpoint in the desert.
Hamm, initially charged with two counts of murder, pleaded guilty to one and was sentenced to life in prison.
He earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Northern Arizona University through a prison program. After his sentence was commuted in 1989, he attended Arizona State University's law school.
He passed the bar exam in 1999 and filed his character and fitness application — a requirement to practice law.
© 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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FDA Regulations
July 28, 2017
Today, FDA Commissioner Gottlieb announced a stunning shift in the US Government's approach to regulating tobacco products. Dr. Gottlieb announced that FDA is embarking on a new and comprehensive approach to regulating nicotine – and reducing addiction. This initiative will create a multi-year roadmap that will cause greater public awareness that nicotine is not the cause of death and disease, and nicotine products exist on a continuum of risk. That's right, FDA has finally recognized the continuum of risk and that "cigarettes are the most harmful form of nicotine delivery." AND, THAT SWITCHING TO LOWER RISK PRODUCTS CAN PROVIDE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS! Here's the headline: FDA will extend the PMTA deadlines for marketing newly regulated non-combustible products to August 8, 2022!
They will also allow marketing to continue after that new PMTA submission deadline date in 2022 as long as your PMTA application is under review! (previously, you only had a year... even if they had not even looked at your application yet). So, that means we have nearly 5 years to complete PMTA applications, but applications will still be required and those applications may be in a very different form than what the assumptions have been thus far. This extra time is significant for vapor manufacturers and retailers, alike. It means we can now see a future for our businesses we didn't see yesterday. Here is an example of testimony that came in from SFATA member companies immediately after the announcement this morning. SFATA members Michael and Carla Bowers first words were, "I guess we can renew our leases now."
FDA issues extension for Product Registration Filing Deadline!
December 9, 2016
Today, the FDA issued the revised guidance, "Registration and Product Listing for Owners and Operators of Domestic Tobacco Product Establishments." In the initial revised guidance issued in July of this year, U.S. manufacturers of newly regulated products faced a deadline of December 31, 2016 for compliance with the registration and product listing requirements of section 905 of the Tobacco Control Act. The guidance has been revised again to clarify that for U.S. manufacturers of newly regulated tobacco products who first manufactured those products prior to August 8, 2016, the FDA does not intend to enforce the submission deadline for establishment registration and product listing as long as submissions are received by the FDA on or before June 30, 2017. However, companies which begin manufacturing newly regulated tobacco products in a domestic establishment on or after the August 8 effective date of the deeming rule must register and list immediately with the FDA. The FDA is currently accepting submissions and encourages companies to register and list their products in advance of the new compliance date.


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To engage in friendship is to open yourself up to the harshest form of judgment. My good friend Sars frequently harangues me for leading you to believe she is uptight and "normal." She's resented that label since we first met as college roommates and I mocked her for having baby blue walls and oak furniture. To make her normalness even more shocking, she managed her money, slept at night, and had a social life that didn't involve month-long periods of locking herself away and ignoring everyone.
We were polar opposites.
But time changes everything and now I'm pretty sure she's the weird one– while I have become the perfect embodiment of normal. Just last week she asked me the most ridiculous question ever:
"What are you doing Tuesday night?"
I'm sorry? It's Tuesday night. I'M NOT DOING ANYTHING. Work ends at 5PM and life is basically over after that. Of course, Sars doesn't understand this because she's training to be a midwife and works ridiculous hours. Her weekend is any day that a baby isn't pushing its way out a birth canal.
The thought of going out on a Tuesday frightens me. What about my bed? Will it be okay if I don't crawl into it with my laptop at 7PM? I don't know how to fall asleep unless I've spent the previous 6 hours lying under blankets with my head propped up on a minimum of six decorative pillows.
We compromised by grabbing dinner then hanging out at my house. I always enjoy spending time with Sars while she's in town, and not just because I have so few other opportunities to use the word "vaginal" and talk about placenta and cervixes. Still, she was barely into my kitchen before she started looking around in horror. She could hardly speak, but she finally got it out.
"I'm judging you in so many ways right now."
I Microwave Styrofoam
Everyone on Facebook also judged me for this after I posted a photo of my numerous failed attempts to microwave almond milk. Apparently this is the fastest way to mutate seemingly innocuous things like cups into vehicles of doom that will make my future babies come out with ten arms.
I Line My Crockpot With Death
I'm sorry, I totally get that these crock pot liners leach chemicals into my sweet potatoes, but I consider this innovation to be right up there with birth control—it allows me to enjoy something wonderful without having to deal with the messy and inconvenient consequences of that enjoyment.
I Eat The Same Thing Everyday
I buy and prepare a week's worth of food every Sunday so that I don't have to think about it the rest of the week. Sars tells me that variety is the spice of life but I find it incredibly inconvenient to continuously figure out what to eat all the time. I'll take variety for 4 of the 28 meals I consume per week and just eat the same damn thing every other day. If you open my refrigerator, it looks like I have OCD because the food is separated by daily portion and laid out in the order I eat it. I have to automate as much of my life as possible so I can focus mental energy on having meltdowns.
My Trash Smells Like A Massacre
My trend of laziness extends to the chore of rolling the trash to the curb. I only do this once a month when the thing gets full– Because trash cans are disgusting. Unfortunately, I threw out some chicken breast on Monday afternoon so by the time Sars showed up the side of my house smelled like death. At least any potential stalkers will likely conclude that I murdered the last person to mess with me.
I Use Chemical Death Products
Sars needed a shower after residing in my house of environmental debauchery, so I pointed out the towels and apologized for my near-empty bottle of shampoo. She scoffed at the mere suggestion of using such toxic sludge, because she washes herself with bone marrow from fairies that died of natural causes.
I Don't Have a Shaman or Healing Crystals
I very rarely take medicine but I do have a cabinet full of stuff other people have purchased for me. I mentioned that I could feel the slight edge of a sore throat developing but was afraid to open the medicine cabinet because the last time I thought I took Mucinex, I actually ingested some massive cough suppressant/tranquilizer that led to some really weird Facebook chats. "I wish I had some thieves oil I could dab on your throat," she said, "that would clear it right up." I didn't want to question her voodoo, but I have a hard time understanding how the distilled bodies of criminals could help my allergy symptoms.
I Have A Keurig Within Arms Reach of My Bed
I prefer to think this makes me a self-actualized genius, but apparently I'm contributing to the death of our planet by producing such an incredible amount of trash. I do my best to recycle and buy sustainably sourced products but how can I say no to a magical machine that creates coffee without me having to do anything more than roll over and push a button?
Sars was horrified when she saw it.
"What happened to the Aussa who kept a kettle, coffee grinder, and French press in her office?"
I gestured back at the keurig.
"I'm happy now."
She rolled her eyes but eventually managed to fall asleep in my den of waste. Wednesday morning dawned bright and early, provoking mutual groans as we cursed its cruelty. I rolled over, pressed a button, and was able to hand her a hot cup of coffee within a minute. Her eyes widened as she took in the aroma and pushed herself up against a stack of pillows. She held the mug to her lips.
"I take it all back… this is the best cup of coffee I've ever had."
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Twisty Psychological Thriller Review: All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson
Peter Swanson is a top psychological thriller writer from before it was a thing. Even better, he writes great stories, with a literary feel (read: quality, immersive writing; not show-off stuff). Love, love, love. His characters are seriously flawed. You'll be shocked by the ending. Guaranteed. I've read all his books.
Read it? Let me know what you think.


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At a glance...
Japanese auto manufacturers aren't renowned for
their V8s but the Toyota UZ-series bent-eight most surely be one of the sweetest
on the planet. A visit to any large Japanese import wrecker will also reveal
that these engines are cheap and plentiful – the ideal engine for a
So what is the background of the UZ-series engine?
Let's take a look...
The first in the family of UZ-series engines is
the 4-litre 1UZ-FE which was introduced in the late 1989 Japanese Toyota Celsior
(aka Lexus LS400).
The all-alloy 1UZ-FE uses over-square bore/stroke
dimensions (87.5 x 82.5mm) to achieve a total displacement of 3968cc. The
bullet-proof bottom-end uses a steel crank with six bolt main bearing caps and
the compression ratio is set to a relatively high 10:1. As a result, premium
unleaded fuel is recommended though the engine does feature twin knock sensors.
The 1UZ-FE draws air through a pair of DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder heads and a
multi-point injection system with a fixed length/volume induction system. Most
early 1UZ-FEs are also equipped with electronic traction control which uses a
secondary throttle valve.
Japanese versions are rated at 191kW at 5400 rpm
together with 353Nm at 4600 rpm, while Australian delivered versions (from early
1990) make 1kW and 3Nm less. It is claimed that 90 percent of peak torque is
spread from 2000 to 5600 rpm but, curiously, it doesn't feel that way – the
engine seems to come alive at around 4000 rpm.
Note that all UZ-series V8s are mated to an
automatic transmission – there has never been a Toyota V8 tied to a manual 'box.
All UZ-powered cars are also rear-wheel-drive with the exception of two vehicles
– the Aristo AWD and Land Cruiser/LX470.
In 1990, the same 191kW/363Nm spec engine was made
available in the UZS131 Toyota Crown saloon. An updated Crown (the UZS141 Crown
Majesta) was released in '91 but there were no major engine changes. In the same
year, the Soarer GT was also introduced with 1UZ-FE grunt - again, power and
torque remained at 191kW/353Nm.
During 1992, an AWD version of the 1UZ-FE appeared
in the Toyota Aristo 4.0Z i-Four (chassis code UZS143). Output holds at
191kW/353Nm and the attached four-speed auto transmission apportions torque to
all four wheels. This would be an ideal set-up for an all-out home built
In 1994/1995, the 1UZ-FE received a slight
upgrade. The compression ratio was bumped up to 10.4:1 (making the use of
premium unleaded even more important), it appears that the headers were improved
and output was lifted to 195kW and 363Nm. This upgrade was applied across the
Celsior, Crown and Soarer range. It appears that the AWD Aristo (which was
discontinued in around 1997) stayed at 191kW/353Nm.
In 1997, the Celsior's 1UZ-FE adopted Toyota's
VVT-i variable valve timing and ACIS variable induction system. With these
changes and yet another compression ratio increase (to 10.5:1), the 1UZ touches
the contemporary Japanese regulation output – 206kW at 6000 rpm. Peak torque
also breaks the 400Nm barrier with 402Nm on tap at 4000 rpm. At the same time,
electronic throttle control was added and the previous four-speed auto trans was
replaced by a 'Super Intelligent' five-speed auto. The same engine/trans combo
was adopted by the Crown Majesta in '98. The Crown continued using the 4-litre
1UZ-FE VVT-i until the early 2000s.
In 2000, the flagship Celsior dropped its 4-litre
1UZ-FE in favour of a bigger 4.3-litre 3UZ-FE engine.
The 3UZ offers 0.3-litre extra capacity (thanks to
a larger 91mm bore) but retains much of the same design characteristics – VVT-i,
variable induction system, a 10.5:1 compression ratio and electronic throttle
control. Not surprisingly, the bigger engine makes peak power at lower revs than
the 4-litre – 206kW arrives at 5600 rpm while there's a healthy 430Nm at just
3400 rpm. A five-speed auto and rear-wheel-drive remain. In Australia, the 2000
Celsior is badged as the Lexus LS430 - in local guise, the 3UZ engine has 13Nm
less torque than the Japanese version.
After being axed in the late '90s, the Soarer
coupe re-emerged with Toyota V8 power as standard. The 2001 UZZ40 Soarer 430SCV
cruises with same 206kW/430Nm 3UZ-FE and five-speed auto as fitted to the
Celsior. Curiously, the Australian delivered version, known as the Lexus SC430,
is listed with more power but less torque – 210kW and 419Nm.
There were no significant engine changes until, in
late 2003, the 3UZ was equipped with a six-speed automatic
transmission. This improved accessibility of performance and fuel consumption in
normal driving.
In 2004/2005, the Lexus GS430 mid-size salon was
introduced. The GS430 carries the 4.3-litre 3UZ-FE V8 generating the same
output as the Celsior and Soarer (aka LS430 and SC430). To date, these are the
only remaining vehicles using Toyota V8 power. A new flagship model is expected
for release later this year – the thumping big 4.6-litre V8 Celsior/LS460. We
can't wait!
But the biggest member of the UZ engine family can
be found in the rock-crushing 100 series Toyota Landcruiser/Lexus LX470 released
in 1998. With nearly 2.5 tonnes to shift, Toyota saw it necessary to bore and
stroke the UZ design to 94 and 84mm respectively. We believe that the
Landcruiser's block is unique and, unlike the rest of the UZ family, it's cast
iron. The enlarged bore and stroke achieves a displacement of 4.7-litres and
creates the engine known as 2UZ-FE. With the compression ratio dropped to 9.6:1,
the 2UZ-FE is more about torque than top-end power – in Japanese guise, there's
422Nm at 3600 rpm and 173kW at 4800 rpm. Australian versions are rated at 170kW
and 410Nm. Drive is to all four wheels via a four-speed auto transmission. A
five-speed auto was fitted from mid 2002.
From a buyer's perspective, the late-model and
Landcruiser/LX470 UZ-series V8s fetch a considerable amount of money but the
earlier examples can be picked up dirt cheap. The cheapest way to get a 1UZ-FE
is to purchase a bare import engine (minus transmission and wiring) – this costs
around AUD$1150 (see www.adelaidejap.com.au).
On the other hand, it might be wiser to purchase one of the unloved Crown V8s
which are currently available from www.home.iprimus.com.au for
just AUD$4000 – this approach gives you the matching transmission, ECU(s),
airflow meter and wiring. Oh, and you also get a free Toyota Crown body...
With the Toyota UZ-series, re-powering with a
sophisticated DOHC V8 has never been cheaper or more achievable!
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Hungry For The Holidays: 10 Things To Know About Hunger
The holidays are a time for celebrations, gift giving, get-togethers with families and friends, and making our New Year's resolutions for 2016. But for the 48 million Americans—including 15 million children—who struggle with hunger year-round, the holidays can mean making the hard choice of feeding their families instead of buying gifts and making merry.
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- 1 in 7 Americans are food insecure, meaning that they lack consistent access to adequate amounts of nutritious food.
- Nearly 75 percent of all SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) help feed a child, senior, or someone who is disabled.
- 1 in 5 households that receive SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) have no other household income of any kind.
- 5 million Americans will visit a food pantry, meal program or other charitable food services this week – as they do every week of the year.
- 69 percent of U.S. households report choosing between paying for utilities, like heating and electricity, or paying for food in the past year. 34 percent report making this choice every month.
- Many food insecure households reported using several coping strategies for getting enough food in the last year. For instance, more than half of households (56.1 percent) report eating food past the expiration date.
- While the holidays mean no school days for kids, it can also mean empty stomachs for many. Nearly all Feeding America client households with school-aged children (94 percent) receive free or reduced-price school lunch through the National School Lunch Program.
- Facing hunger during the holidays and throughout the year increases the risk of a multitude of diet-related health problems. 58 percent of Feeding America's client households report that someone in their home has hypertension, 33 percent report that someone in their households has diabetes.
- But there is good news!: Nearly 2 million volunteers contribute more than 8.4 million hours of their time to help provide food through Feeding America network agency programs each and every month. That's more than 100 million hours of donated labor across the Feeding America network over the course of a year.
- Every $1 donated to Feeding America helps us provide 11 meals to those at risk of hunger during the holidays and year-round. Find out how you can help by visiting feedingamerica.org.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visitwww.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


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GBU: Don't Change the Tail on my Battleship
Posted Monday, August 1, 2011 at 3:13 PM Central
Last updated Monday, August 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM Central
by John Couture
It's been a veritable bonanza of movie trailers lately. I suppose that has a lot to do with the Summer winding down and the studios giving it one last gasp to give movie audiences something to remember when they make their movie choices this Winter.
Or it could just be something in the water.
Whatever the case, there were so many trailers released in the last few days, that I just had to break out the old "Good, Bad and Ugly" feature one more time. Sometimes, it's hard to categorize the trailers, but this week's offerings fell into their respective spots pretty nicely actually.
Interestingly, we've got a last ditch Summer release, an awards-season action flick and what is assuredly going to be the biggest bomb of the 2012 Summer season (no pun intended).
I say "good" with a bit of hesitancy on this one. Because, let's face it, no matter how many times you watch this impressive trailer from George Lucas for his upcoming movie Red Tails, you're going to end up quoting Han Solo, "I've got a bad feeling about this."
As good as Lucas is with the action and CGI (and there are few that are better), his dialog is among the worst in the business. Thankfully, he has solicited help from a co-writer on this project and can you really go wrong when you're putting words in Terrence Howard or Cuba Gooding, Jr.'s mouths?
Well, I used to think the same about Samuel L. Jackson too before he got Lucasfied. Suffice to say, I'm cautiously very optimistic about this passion project from ole George. Although, the trailer is just screaming for someone to digitally insert Jar Jar Binks into it. Speaking of Binks, I'm really surprised that Ahmed Best didn't get a role in this movie.
I mean it's the very least Lucas could have done to make up for the whole Jar Jar incident.
Again, the term "bad" is really "bad-ass" as it seems that The Change-up can do no wrong. I'm not really one who likes to see all of the best jokes from the movie in the trailer, but I think this second red-band trailer will convince any fence sitters to go.
What I enjoy the most in this trailer is the continuation of the movie going places where you least expect it. For instance, the sexy woman who comes into Ryan Reynolds' apartment wearing only a trench coat goes in a direction that I would have never guessed in a million years.
This trailer also confirms that Leslie Mann doesn't need her husband to be involved in a project to get her comedy chops going. I think it's safe to say that this one might be The Hangover of 2011.
Man, sometimes the jokes just write themselves and this trailer is no different. When Universal first announced a partnership with Hasbro to bring some of their board game properties to the big screen, I scratched my head.
At least the one property that made even the most remote amount of sense was Battleship. I could totally see a cat-and-mouse, Hunt for Red October sort of film actually being something that I'd pay to watch.
And when they cast Liam Neeson, I really saw this sort of movie coming to fruition. Sure, it would've only borrowed the name of the game in spirit, but the idea of a massive, blind naval fleet on naval fleet action flick sort of appealed to me.
And then, I watched this trailer.
This trailer is quite possibly the worst trailer I've seen all year and it's in the running for Worst Trailer Ever. The only thing that even comes close to its namesake is that they are on a boat (which actually might not even be a battleship).
I was even willing to overlook the oozing cheesiness of the love story setup between Taylor Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker, because I knew you couldn't have a whole two hour naval battle. But when the trailer hits its climax, I literally screamed at my computer.
Either director Peter Berg has harbored this desire to be Michael Bay or he had a warped childhood playing with his Transformers toys alongside his Battleship game.
Maybe he had the super-duper, extra secret version of Battleship, but I don't recall aliens or shape-shifting robots in my childhood game. I'm pretty sure I would've remembered shouting out "You sunk my inter-planetary destroyer."
Speaking of iconic lines, that's another failure of this trailer. I mean, you know that at some point in the movie Liam Neeson will utter those magical words, "You sunk my Battleship," so why not at least put them in the trailer?
At least then I might be able to forgive the aliens. OK, probably not, but I would laugh at the very least and that's much better than me getting on here and proclaiming Battleship as the sure-fire bomb of 2012.


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Clinton, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, raised the health scare during her 3-1/2-hour interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department prosecutors on July 2, according to an FBI summary released on Friday.
The FBI also released other details of its investigation into her use of an unauthorised private email system while running the State Department in which it concluded she mishandled classified information but not in a way that warranted a criminal prosecution.
Clinton told investigators she could not recall getting any briefings on how to handle classified information or comply with laws governing the preservation of federal records, the summary of her interview shows.
"However, in December of 2012, Clinton suffered a concussion and then around the New Year had a blood clot," the FBI's summary said. "Based on her doctor's advice, she could only work at State for a few hours a day and could not recall every briefing she received."
The concussion was widely reported at the time, and Republicans have since used it to attack the 68-year-old candidate's health in a way her staff have said is unfounded.
Clinton, who is challenging Republican Donald Trump for the White House in the November 8 election, has been dogged for more than a year by the fallout from her decision to use an unauthorised private email account run from the basement of her Chappaqua, New York, home.
Republicans have repeatedly attacked Clinton over the issue, helping drive opinion polls that show many US voters doubt her trustworthiness.
Trump has repeatedly used the issue as part of his claims that Clinton is dishonest, and his campaign on Friday said the notes from the FBI report reinforced "her tremendously bad judgment and dishonesty."
Clinton has said that in hindsight she regretted using a private email system while secretary of state.
According to the report, Clinton told the FBI that she did not set up a private email server to sidestep the law requiring her to keep her business communications a matter of public record.
After her use of a private email system became public knowledge in March 2015, Clinton repeatedly said she did not use it to send or receive classified information. The government forbids handling such information outside secure channels.
The FBI has since concluded Clinton was wrong to say that: At least 81 email threads contained information that was classified at the time, although the final number may be more than 2,000, the report says. Some of the emails appear to include discussion of planned future attacks by unmanned US military drones, the FBI report shows.
The US government requires that military plans be classified.
Spokesmen for Clinton did not respond to questions about the concussion and other aspects of the FBI's summary, but released a statement welcoming the summary's release.
"While her use of a single email account was clearly a mistake and she has taken responsibility for it, these materials make clear why the Justice Department believed there was no basis to move forward with this case," Brian Fallon, a campaign spokesman, said in a statement.


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Message from the Symposium General-Chairs IESS 2015
Welcome to the fifth IFIP International Embedded Systems Symposium (IESS 2015), and the city of Foz do Iguaçu.
The IESS is a unique forum to present novel ideas, exchange timely research results, and discuss the state of the art and future trends in the field of embedded systems. Contributors and participants from both industry and academia take active part in this symposium which fosters research relations and collaboration between academic researchers and industry representatives worldwide. The IESS conference is organized by the Computer Systems Technology committee (TC10) of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP).
IESS is a true inter-disciplinary conference on the design of embedded systems. Computer science and electrical engineering are the predominant academic disciplines concerned with the topics covered in IESS, but many applications also involve civil, mechanical, aerospace, and automotive engineering, as well as various medical disciplines.
In 2005, IESS was held for the first time in Manaus, Brazil, followed by IESS 2007 held in Irvine (CA), IESS 2009 held in Langenargen, Germany, at Schloß Montfort a historic castle, and IESS 2013 held together with the ISORC (International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering) in Paderborn, Germany.
This year IESS will be held together with the Brazilian Symposium on Computing Systems Engineering (SBESC 2015). We hope you will enjoy the conference and your stay in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil!
The top ranking papers will be invited for publication in a special edition journal (intended target Springer DAEM).
Achim Rettberg
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Germany
Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany
Mauro Zanella
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Germany