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You already know how important SEO is for helping viewers find your video. Beyond the satisfaction of reaching a larger audience and raising your site's profile, the increased traffic that effective SEO brings can help you command higher CPMs for your ad inventory.But that's only part of the picture.
While video views in bulk may be enough to satisfy some online advertisers, others pay closer attention to the specific context in which where their ads appear. Rather than focusing on just the site's general category and audience or the page on which the video runs, they also look to the video content itself to determine:
- Is it brand safe?
- Does it appeal to the kind of consumers the advertiser hopes to reach?
- Is it a good fit for the ad?
- For that matter, will it appear the right way to each viewer, regardless of the device they're using?
As national brands direct more and more of their ad spend to online video, they'll be looking for publishers who can deliver this kind of relevance. And they'll pay a premium for it.
Online video advertising comes of age—almost
No longer a secondary or niche channel for brand advertisers, online video is now a billion-dollar market, projected to pass $5 billion in annual ad spend by 2014 (eMarketer, Piper Jaffray). While television is still the preferred medium for brand advertising and is likely to remain so, online video has proven its effectiveness in a complementary role, as it reinforces awareness and enables cost-efficient buys. Brands now have literally thousands of new channels to choose from as they direct TV dollars online.
But while TV advertisers are ready for the web, web video inventory isn't exactly ready for TV advertisers. The efficacy of any campaign hinges on its relevance to its audience. This relevance depends on the alignment of the needs of the advertisers with the audience reached and the context provided by the publisher—in other words, relevance in video advertising means showing the right ad to the right person, in the right context, on the right screen.
Delivering Relevance
Some elements of relevance are a matter of back-end technology, like delivering a consistent view across different types of devices. But one of the most critical elements lies directly in the hands of publishers: enabling advertisers to deliver ads into video streams that match their criteria for audience targeting, page content, video content, and brand safety. The good news is that publishers have been doing much of this work already by tagging and categorizing their video for SEO. Supplementary tools are now coming to market that incorporate relevance into the automated ad serving processes already in place.
As online video publishers catch up with the relevance requirements of brand advertisers, the full promise of the online video channel can finally be fulfilled. Online video has always benefitted from the advantages of online advertising in general, such as the availability of targeting data based on the demographics, ad viewing history, preferences, and channel interests of specific viewers. By making the actual content of video streams transparent for targeting purposes, publishers can put this rich consumer information to work to deliver a level of relevance for online video impressions that no traditional TV spot could ever match.
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Mazal tov to Meir Bargeron and Jon Tam! I am so pleased to share with you the Bargeron-Tam ketubah, which I created for them — and they just signed it and got married this past weekend!
According to Kabbalah the four days between Yom Kippur and Sukkot are especially holy days, and excellent for a wedding — and Jon and Meir got married during that auspicious time. For that reason, their ketubah is a hupah and a sukkah. The sukkah has many parallels with the hupah, after all: both represent dwellings, and are places of peace and comfort. We invite guests to join us for both, and we celebrate with food and drink. The top of the ketubah is the sukkah's lattice roof, filled with texts about marriage taken from comic books and the ketubah text.
|The lattice incorporates texts from comic books and from traditional texts referenced in the ketubah text – here, from the book of Bereshit (Genesis).
|Overflowing with promises!
|Here's where the ketubah gets its name from – text from X-Men #51 (August 2012). Also, text from the book of Hosea, referenced in the ketubah text.
Grapes and pomegranates climb alongside the English text: symbols of joy and family, and a reference to the wine Meir and Jon share under the hupah.
From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven, and when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, the streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes forth from that united being.
The ketubah is made of cut-up comic books, in particular wedding-themed issues — and many pieces are from mainstream superhero comics' first same-sex wedding, in Astonishing X-Men #51. Comics in the ketubah include:
- Astonishing X-Men #51 (August 2012) — wedding of Jean-Paul Beaubier (Northstar) and Kyle Jinadu
- The Justice League of America #121 (August 1975) — wedding of Adam and Alanna Strange
- The Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #2 (1983) — wedding of Val Armorr (Karate Kid) and Princess Projectra
- Superman: The Wedding Album #1 (December 1996) — wedding of Clark Kent (Superman) and Lois Lane
- Ultimate Comics X-Men #22 (April 2013)
- The Wedding of Deadpool #1 (March 2016)
- X-Men Legacy #255 (November 2011)

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After collecting your luggage, all arriving Col's and Sun-air passengers are to make their way to the Transport Booth which is located curbside directly outside Virgin Australia departures.
You will be advised of the next departing service from the Bus Stop on Road 1 directly in front of Virgin Arrivals.
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Upon clearing customs please go to the Visitor Information Counter where check-in will take place. Passengers will then be directed to the coach departure area.
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We are a well-established company with years of gas appliance installation and maintenance work behind us, and this is due to the passion we have for making sure your gas appliances are working at their best. Our Gas Safe registered London based engineers not only do an excellent job on gas stove installations, we also provide an exquisite service on gas appliance maintenance. We provide Landlords Gas Safe Certificates to homes all around TW12 Hampton and we also install and replace gas ovens, dual and fitted cookers, and hobs. Our expertise is endless!
Gas stove connection and installation is just as key as buying a new cooker. Once you have bought your gas stove or gas cooker, you need to consider the connection to fit appropriately into your TW12 Hampton home to be able to use straight away. In regards to gas stove connections, you will want someone who is reliable, experienced, all at a reasonable cost, and that is where Cooker Service do not disappoint!
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Dog-Friendly Hotels in Orange CountyHotels — By Abbie on June 30, 2011 at 4:49 am
Even though more and more people are traveling with their furry friends, it can still be difficult to find a dog-friendly hotel, especially if you have a larger pooch. Lucky for you, Orange County has several hotels that welcome your dogs with open arms!
It will be easiest to find a pet-friendly room in one of the many chain hotels that allow pets in most (if not all) of their locations, such as Extended Stay America, Motel 6, Residence Inn and other Marriott hotels, and Days Inn. There are also three hotels in particular in the area that offer something a little extra for guests traveling with their favorite four-legged friend!
Whether you are in town for a meeting at the convention center or to visit Disneyland, the Hilton in Anaheim offers in-room pet sitting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (for an additional fee)! The hotel allows up to two pets up to 75 pounds, and charges a pet fee of $50 per stay.
Embassy Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
This is a great place if you have a layover for a flight, or if you just want to stay near the airport. Embassy Suites allows pets up to 50 pounds, and charges a $100 non-refundable pet fee. This hotel is also a 10-minute drive from the Costa Mesa Bark Park, a spacious dog park where your pup can stretch his legs and make some new friends.
Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach
The Shorebreak Hotel is a Joie de Vivre boutique hotel on the Pacific Coast Highway, just a mile from the Huntington Dog Beach. Not only does the hotel welcome dogs, but they stay for free!
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The modern shower pan has been designed with the do-it-yourself homeowner in mind. They are plastic, lightweight, easy to install and durable, even if they lack the beauty of ceramic tile or natural stone. Depending on the type of shower pan, you might need to shim it up or install it in mortar, but in both cases you'll need to level the pan when installing it to ensure proper installation.
Check the manufacturer's instructions to see if you are dealing with a shimmed-up shower pan or a mortared-in shower pan. In both cases, dry-fit the shower pan into place within its niche or cubby where the framing has already been installed.
Place the level across the top edges of the pan and check for level. Place wood shims up underneath the shower pan in the corresponding areas for shimmed installations. The shims are held in place by the weight of the pan. The pan is also screwed onto the wall studs through the flanges of the pan.
Tap the pan slightly with the rubber mallet if you need to make slight adjustments once the shims are placed, but before the screws are set, and double-check everything.
Mark the outline of the shower pan with a pencil. Remove the shower pan and mix up some latex-modified thinset mortar in a bucket with the drill and paddle. Add enough water to make a creamy, thick mixture similar to peanut butter.
Cover wooden subfloors with a layer of tar-based paper. Cut it to size with a utilty knife. Tack it in place with the staples from the hammer tacker. Cut wire mesh to fit on top of that and staple it in place on top of the paper. Use your pencil lines to make your cuts within the base of the shower pan.
Smear the thinset mortar over the surface of the mesh. For concrete, sweep the concrete and spread it onto the surface. Use the notched trowel to evenly distribute the thinset within your pencil lines. Install your pan onto the surface of the mud.
Let the weight of the pan push it into the mud. You can move it slightly from side to side to help it achieve a better bond, but don't shake it too much or it will settle too far into the mortar. Check the pan for level and insert wood strips where needed, but remember that the majority of the pan will be held up with concrete mortar; the shims are only to help hold things in place while the mortar dries.
Things You Will Need
- Rubber mallet
- Wood shims
- 4-foot level
- Tar-based craft paper
- Utility knife
- Hammer tacker stapler
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WILMINGTON, NC, April 13, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Multi-award winning Florida author Donna Louis has announced that 'Miracles of Direction' is now available at discounted pricing. She will be donating 100% of the net proceeds to the March For Our Lives organization.
"I strongly believe in what the young people of Florida are attempting to do by creating their own miracle," Louis stated. "The reduced pricing on 'Miracles Of Direction' may help encourage readers to easily participate in helping Florida's kids make a difference."
The book is available at Payhip at http://www.payhip.com/themagic.
Donna Louis' book, 'Miracles of Direction, Miracles of Conquest, Miracles of Provision and Miracles of Purpose' explores biblical miracles that took place while Jesus was here on earth. She then references with miracles that take place on a daily basis in the modern world. She separates these miracles into four categories and presents insightful example of each type, taken directly from the Bible.
Louis knows her subject well, as she has personally experienced four miracles. As the result of those life-altering experiences, she began an in-depth study of some of Christianity's most well-documented miracles. In her book, she attempts to expand upon and explain both the purpose and the direction of those miracles.
Louis has also announced the upcoming release of her latest Christian book, 'Book of Proverbs, Wisdom vs Wilderness'.
'Book of Proverbs – Wisdom vs. Wilderness' delves into the need for gaining greater wisdom. The primary purpose of the Book of Proverbs is to teach wisdom to everyone. The Book of Proverbs provides intellectual depth and insights and exceptional wisdom on how to live a fortunate and tranquil life by honoring and respecting God as omnipotent.
The newest book discusses all chapters in Proverbs 1-31 and brings insight, clarity, and basic meaning to several verses in each chapter to solidify why wisdom is essential and mandatory in life, so readers can live a blessed life versus living a life that is destitute, empty, and obsolete. It is scheduled for release in 2018.
Louis was chosen as a winner in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' awards contest. 'Miracles' has also received rave reviews from readers. One review called it "amazing, uplifting and inspirational". Another stated, "I was profoundly impressed by the writing."
Louis has been nominated for the Top Female Author Award in 2018. The worldwide contest presents nominees from countries all over the world including Australia, Barbados, Canada, Croatia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, the UK and the United States.
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Donna Louis is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. More information is available at her website. 'Miracles Of Direction' is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at her website at http://www.miraclebook.net.
Donna Louis is happily married to her husband of 30 years Patrick Louis and currently resides in Florida. She lives to accomplish the task that God created her for and on a daily basis to follow Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
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"If you don't tell your story, someone else will tell it for you." – Tayyibah Taylor Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. Tayyibah Taylor returned to Allah last night. May Allah bless her for her amazing contributions in this world. She was a major inspiration for the Muslimah Speaks website, and she will be missed. […]
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Then my cousin, Sarah, posted her make ahead slow cooker meals for the week on Facebook and I figured I would take the opportunity to follow along. This may be a new favorite.
All you have to do is throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it go. When you are ready to eat, shred the chicken, stir in some cilantro and make some cilantro rice. Yum!
Simple dump and go slow cooker recipes like this are always great for busy weekdays. There is nothing like coming home to having dinner mostly ready.
If you love salsa chicken like this, but forgot to get it ready before you left the house... don't despair! You can speed the process up by making salsa chicken in the instant pot!
No matter how you make it, just promise yourself you'll give it a go. It's flavorful and easy!
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 1/2 cups dried black beans*
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 3 cups water
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- cilantro to taste


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Firefighters from the Bunker Hill Fire/EMS Station were the first to arrive at a 1 ½ story single family house this afternoon reporting heavy fire showing. The fire appears to have started on the first floor and extended through the roof before 35 firefighters were able to knock down the bulk of the fire in about 20 minutes. A 911 call reporting an air conditoning unit on fire was received just after 4 pm.
No civilian injuries have been reported at the incident located in the 3800 block of 40th Avenue, however, one firefighter sustained 1st and 2nd degree burns and has been transported to a Burn Unit for treatment. His injuries are considered non-serious.
Paramedics are evaluating all firefighters operating at the scene as they progress through a re-hab area. Paramedics are monitoring vital signs and ensuring all personnel re-hydrate themselves. With the excessive heat today and the heavy workload on personnel it is possible that additional transports will be made.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and estimated fire loss is still being tabulated. The Fire/EMS Departments Citizen Services Unit will assist the displaced family with temporary shelter.


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BRANDing & storytelling
Developing your brand is simply about telling the right story: a story that informs and enlightens, connects emotionally, and compels your audience to take action.
Executives need brands just like entrepreneurs and organizations do. It's all about how you tell your story. And we can help whether you are:
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Rust was a reddish brown coating which formed on metals such as iron that had been exposed to moisture.
The International Center for Alternative Scientific Theory (ICAST) had spent five years determining if rust was actually a living organism of extra-terrestrial origin, according to Dr. Glenann Godden when she was interviewed for the news story Cholesterol may be cancer cure on the front page of the October 22, 2015 issue of USA Today.
According to Steve Pearson of ICAST, the privately funded McBride Rust Study had conclusively proved that rust was not an alien life form.[1]
- Back to the Future Part II (in front page newspaper story)
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- ↑ Special "front page wrap" for real life October 22, 2015 issue of USA Today (see 'External links' below)
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Refined cast film specifically designed for wrapping applications and full or partial decorations of flat or shaped surfaces. Extremely easy to apply thanks to the innovative repositionable adhesive "RepoTack-Air Free System" which facilitates the positioning of the film and favors air ejection through micro-channels. Its formulation and thickness give the film an excellent covering power and high conformability.
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[12/15/2013] Kensuke Tanaka, Shunsuke Watanabe, Takumi Numata, Koji Uehara
by Gen on Dec.15, 2013 @ 8:16 pm, under MLB
The Texas Rangers might be interested in Kensuke Tanaka (32) and could offer him a minor league contract. It would reunite him with former Nippon Ham teammate Yu Darvish.
Tanaka is currently in Japan working out in Sapporo.
Source: Sponichi 12/14/2013
Shunsuke Watanabe told reporters today that he signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. The contract did not include an invite to spring training, but leaves open the possibility of pitching in up to four exhibition games.
Watanabe flew to Boston on the 12th to get a tour of the triple-A facilities and signed a contract before returning to Japan.
Source: Sponichi 12/15/2013
Takumi Numata (19) has finalized a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He reportedly agreed to a deal worth less than two million yen with a signing bonus of ten million (all estimates).
With regards to his amateur baseball status in Japan: "As an Industrial League club team, we met maybe two to three times a week. In my mind, it was like sandlot baseball. I did not think it was cover by the draft rules... And I never had any desire to return to that."
Source: Daily Sports 12/15/2013
Koji Uehara is the winner of the 2013 Fireman of the Year Award, as voted by the Boston Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Source: Nikkan Sports 12/15/2013


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When we think of drug addiction, we often think of down-and-out individuals, possibly homeless, stealing in order to feed their habit etc. While this is undoubtedly one of the many potential side effects of substance abuse and alcoholism, addiction itself is a problem that impacts many different levels of society.
Working, middle and upper class individuals may end up becoming addicted for a variety of reasons. Alcoholism is particularly rampant, especially since it is used at many social gatherings.
When it comes to recovery, New Hampshire offers its residents a range of services that will give them the chance to recover. If you are looking to quit, or wish to stage an intervention for a member of your family, then it is important to have all the facts.
There are often certain factors which cause a person to become addicted to a certain substance. A lot of people may choose to turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of escape initially, which can then lead to dependence.
This is a particular problem amongst homeless people. Others may be in unhappy marriages or suffer from domestic violence. Many more have highly stressful jobs and therefore find turning to certain substances to be the best way of relaxing. Over time, however, these activities can become habit-forming and ultimately destructive.
There are certain drugs out there which will create what is known as a "physical dependence". This differs from other types of dependency in that the human body physically becomes addicted to a certain type of substance.
This is not something that can be treated with counseling alone: individuals who suffer from a physical addiction often need to be treated with detoxification. Detox is something that will purge the body of all substances and chemicals, but it can also bring about withdrawal symptoms. This is why patients who need to undergo detox will be booked into rehabilitation centers.
Rehabilitation centers are for anyone who feels that they need proper, full-time professional help. There are also a number of centers in New Hampshire who will offer outpatient help and treatment to those who ask for it. A professional interventionist may also be requested, depending on what is needed.
Centers like this will give prospective patients and family members the guidance and support that they need when it comes to getting through this difficult time. Whether the individual in question is addicted to alcohol, illegal or prescription drugs, it is going to take time to get over the dependency.
There is no telling just how long a person may stay for treatment at a rehabilitation center. Some people may need complete isolation from the world in order to get better. Others feel that a couple of days of therapy and counseling will give them the strength to carry on.
This is ultimately where the individual and the specialists assessing their situation will know best. Your own, personal strength needs to be sharpened if you wish to finally get over it.
This is a difficult path. Some people are going to take longer going down this road than others. Always remember that the proper support is there for those who want to finally face the music and stop their dependencies for good.


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Blood Group Analysis
The blood type diet is a nutritional diet advocated by Peter D'Adamo, a naturopathic physician, and outlined in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type. D'Adamo claims that ABO blood type is the most important factor in determining a healthy diet, and he recommends distinct diets for each blood type.
What is Blood Type Analysis, and how would I apply this method to my every day life? For example, people with blood type O will be most healthy if they maintain a high-protein diet with vigorous exercise, while people with blood type A should follow a vegetarian diet with less strenuous physical activity.
The appropriate diet and lifestyle also depend on the body's current state of health.


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Anyone who knows me well, will read this entry title and laugh hysterically for about 10 minutes straight. I don't do beauty. Even when I was in middle school and high school, I was more concerned with my homework than my face. Aside from bouts of acne as a teen, I don't really remember caring much about makeup. I remember my mom nicely suggesting that I "put on a few swipes of mascara" when we'd go to people's weddings or to church, and I remember acting like it was a hassle or just flat out lying and saying I'd done it already.
But now that I am an adult and have a real life job, I can't just walk around like I live on a beach. I hate the beach, anyway, so I'd be miserable doing that. I also recently received my first Birchbox. It's a $10 a month subscription box that sends you trial sizes of beauty products based on a profile you complete. I got a lot of great things, and some weird things, but it inspired me to write about what I use every day.
I don't generally do much with my hair. Since I've been CrossFitting in the mornings, I've been showering before work instead before bed. I use L'Oreal EverStrong Hydrating shampoo and conditioner. I love the smell of these. The shampoo has rosemary and juniper, while the conditioner smells like rosemary and mint.
I have straight thin hair, but I have a lot of it. When I let it dry on its own, it dries in big waves, but I usually wear it in a ponytail or straight. Either way, the shampoo makes my hair feel strong and hydrated–not dry and coarse. These are really affordable, too– around $7 a bottle (and that's a high estimate), so $14ish for the pair depending on where you shop.
When I shower in the mornings, I have to blow dry my hair before work, and it has the tendency to get MEGA frizzy. To calm it down from lion head to … non-fro, I use 1 pump of Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum.
I rub it in my palms, flip my head over, and scrunch it into the ends of my hair working my way up. I've never actually purchased this product. I get free samples in the trial size from my mom since she works at a salon. I'm assuming actually buying it isn't cheap, though.
My blow dryer was a gift from my mom. I like it because it has an ION option, which helps tame the frizz. Or it's a placebo effect, and I just think my hair's less frizzy after I use it. Who knows? It's a Helix by Hot Tools blow dryer. I just looked it up online, and holy ish, it's expensive. Thanks, mom.
I have a flat iron and a big-barreled curling iron, but I only whip those puppies out for special occasions. I used to flat iron my hair if I took a shower the night before, let it dry while I slept, and wanted to wear it down the next day.
I've been using the same face wash since I was in middle school. If it ain't broke… But really it's because I had acne back in the day, and I'm afraid if I stop using what I've always used, it will come back with a vengeance. Because that makes total sense. Anyway, I've been using the Proactiv trio of face wash, toner, and lotion paired with Neutrogena oil free moisturizer with sunscreen.
While looking for a photo, I discovered Neutrogena makes the same lotion in SPF 35. I'm going to have to check that out!
After putting a million products on my face (cleanser, toner, lotion 1, lotion 2), I use Proactiv's Daily Oil Control gel. It's a watery gel, and I use it mostly on my nose and forehead. I try to avoid using it around my eyes since the skin there is super delicate and (for me) really sensitive.
I keep it simple when it comes to makeup. I only use a powder foundation, mascara, and a simple eyeshadow (essentially a sparkly skin-tone). For foundation, I brush on a light coat of Neutrogena's Skin Clearing Mineral Powder in Natural Ivory with a kabuki brush I got at CVS (also you can wash out your brushes with unscented hand soap to clean them).
I brush on a coat of Maybelline Lash Stiletto waterproof mascara.
And then swipe a tiny bit of shimmery eyeshadow on.
I've been using Dove bar soap for as long as I can remember. I really like their shea butter "purely pampering" bar. But I have a 12-pack to go through until I can buy it again. Hate that. It smells luxurious and Dove never leaves my skin feeling stripped and tight like other soaps do.
I'm not really big on lotions and all that jazz. When my skin starts to get dry, I really like Eucerin lotions. I have a small bottle of Eucerin PLUS Intensive Repair lotion for when the area around my eyes gets dry and sting-y. I just dap a small amount on my pinky or ring finger and gently rub around my eyelid and undereye. Eucerin's Daily Replenishing lotion is great for after you shave your legs, too.
Sean got me two types of perfume en masse a few Christmasses ago, so I alternate between Bath & Body Works' Twilight Woods and Sensual Amber fragrances. If he hadn't bought these for me, I wouldn't wear perfume.
A beautiful scent came in my first Birchbox: Joie Folle de Joie eau de parfum. However, it's $98 for a > 4oz bottle, so I probably won't be purchasing the full size. Maybe I'll save my trial for special occasions.
What are your go-to beauty products? Do you have a lot? Now that I write them all down, it seems like I use a lot.


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I wanted to post the "tip of the week" from My Fit Foods. This email gets sent out weekly- duh- by Mario Mendias, the owner/founder of My Fit Foods. This week's tip, due to the upcoming Easter holiday is about eggs. That's right, people, PROTEIN-filled, deliciously scrumptious, the incredible edible EGG :-)
Here is it:
Many of you are getting ready to dye your Easter eggs this week for those wonderful Easter Egg hunts this Sunday, so we wanted to take this week to celebrate the miraculous egg. Eggs really are miraculous in so many ways. Besides being an excellent protein source with 5.5 grams of very bio-available protein (three eggs would give you a whopping 16.5 grams of protein!), they are also very high in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps make serotonin, our "feel good" and cravings control neurotransmitter.
Don't have a multi-vitamin? Eat an egg! They are packed with almost every B vitamin, loaded with carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which give antioxidant protection, and have a healthy fatty acid profile. Eggs can be especially healthy for our thyroids, supplying important nutrients such as iodine, Vitamin D, B-12, and selenium.
Eggs really are one of the most nutrient dense foods we can eat and very affordable too, but many people are stay away from them due to their cholesterol content. Well, I am here to tell you that there is no need to worry! Very little of our body's cholesterol comes from food, whereas most of it is actually manufactured by the liver. There are many factors including inflammation, high insulin, and oxidative stress (damage!) that are the true causes of heart disease. We actually need cholesterol as a major building block in our body, helping with repair of every cell in the body and assisting in hormone and brain health as well.
Eggs can even help promote weight loss as seen in an eight week study of 160 overweight men and women. One group ate a bagel breakfast and one group ate a breakfast including two eggs. They each had the same amount of calories per day at a 1,000 calorie deficit. The egg group lost twice as much weight as the bagel group! And very importantly, they had an 83% decrease in waist circumference compared to the bagel group and much higher energy levels.
This study validates what we teach here at My Fit Foods with our 21 Day Challenge. Eating a high protein breakfast with eggs is an excellent way to control your blood sugar, which has beneficial effects throughout the day. This is why the egg group lost more weight and had more energy but also lost more tummy fat.
So, here's to our famous Breakfast Tacos for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner!! And don't forget to try our new Fit 2 Go Snack with a boiled egg, apple slices, a touch of grapes, and an all-natural peanut butter.
To your health!
Okay hungry people, go eat some eggs! And have a Happy Easter, I will be spending mine with family and ffffoooooddddd, yum. The yum is for the food, not the family. :-)


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This post is purely about bulb changing in the headlamp unit.If like me you don't have a manual it can be a bit daunting as it's pretty near inpossible to remove any of the bulbs with the headlamp unit in situ.
A quick post on the SBMCC ( thanks Kev) and it all became clear.I took a few photo's while I was at it.Doesn't take long once you know what to do.
First (after opening the bonnet)! There are two screws to remove at the inside edge of the unit.This will loosen the plastic trim panel above the unit.Theres a plastic push fit type clip in the centre area of the trim.This needs prising up carefully ,then the whole thing hinges out from the wing area.
Then two screws under the unit and carefully price out the clips.One in the middle and another nearer the wing.This panel was harder to remove than the top one!
Next there's three bolts to remove (10mm socket).One bolt ontop of the unit and two below
Now the whole light unit can be pulled forward enough to gain access to the bulb holder.Twist the large black round panel( centre of pic 2) anti clockwise till it clicks then it pulls out revealing the said bulbs.Squeeze open the two spring catches and remove the electric plug.Job done.


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But, an unlucky reality is that many consumers (of all things and not simply water) take notice solely while you hit 'em within the pocketbook." Thus, tiered conservation charges" where customers who devour larger quantities of water are charged larger per-unit costs than these with less consumption are typical parts of water conservation plans throughout the nation, including in Texas.
Actually, not so. Given the nature of insurance coverage companies, plus the fact that they're representing the opposing occasion, it's virtually comprehensible that they might behave in the way in which that they do. What's not understandable, and makes me sick to my abdomen is the fact that I received screwed not just by someone that I trusted, however by somebody I actually paid to assist me.…


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A friend recently drove my car, and asked how the cruise control worked. From the passenger side of the car, I told her clearly and confidently. However, after following my precise instructions, we both felt the car slow down. "Hmm, I don't know what's wrong, but it works for me and I do the same thing." After repeatedly speeding up, following my instructions, and slowing down, I both put on my reading glasses and looked at the clearly marked buttons. "Oh yea, I guess that's what I do — push down instead of up." Sheepishly, I mumbled, "I do it so automatically that I couldn't tell you! Sorry about that."
I'm in awe how unconsciously we do certain things. Muscle memory is created as a result of movements being repeated so many times that we perform them without conscious effort. I find, like with cruise control, I frequently can't verbalize a series of motions because I'm so used to doing without thinking.
Passwords provide a great example of muscle memory. I was reminded of that when my bank recently updated their website. I sat and looked at my computer screen dumbfounded because with the three passwords required were now in different spots on two consecutive screens. I could no longer remember any of them. I had to close my eyes at each new spot and think through the old order so that I could pull out the portion I needed for the new screen format and sequence.
We also build up "spiritual muscle memory" by spending time in prayer, meditation, and Bible study. The more we repeat a motion, the more ingrained it becomes. The more we fill our minds with the right information, the more automatically we return to it. So, if we find ourselves fallen by the side of life, bleeding and bruised, it's kind of like riding a bike. After climbing back on, we quickly find a comforting familiarity and focus. How do you develop your "muscles?"


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We've been wanting to remove some of the cornice and blind combos in the RV. Today we're finally getting started by first removing the small set on either side of the master bed.
They weren't hard to remove, just a little awkward. Only four screws hold each unit in place.
Now we need to find the right solution for replacements that will keep out as much less light, but not take up so much space.


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In my family, it is not unusual to pair a nap with a good movie. Are we such multitaskers that we have to have something going even when we sleep? Are we so lost in the movies that we want to spend every possible moment (waking or sleeping) on good films? Are our favorite movies so familiar and comforting that they make it easy to drift right off to dreamland?
I'm not sure. But I do know that some movies are better to sleep to than others. Musicals and films with lots of explosions are (for obvious reasons) not the best choices. And while there are some good newer movies to put on when you want to sleep, as usual I tend to lean toward older films.
Here's my list of five great classics for sleepy-time:
5. Sabrina (1954) - Like most of the best bedtime stories, it begins "Once upon a time" and has a happily-ever-after ending. The fairy tale story in between features a charming Audrey Hepburn in some fantasy princess-like outfits. As a bonus, if you fall asleep to this one, you just might dream of Billy Wilder's first choice, Cary Grant, playing the Bogart role.
4. The Magnificent Ambersons - Even if you only catch the beginning of this one before nodding off, you'll get an idea for some of the themes. The lovely Orson Wells-narrated opening illustrates the changing times with Joseph Cotten trying on a variety of mens' fashions. You'll soon get introduced to the bratty Georgie and hopefully wake up in time to see his comeuppance at the end.
3. North by Northwest - The exception to the "no explosions" rule, as the loud bits of the movie (usually signaled by the stirring Bernard Herrman music) are thrilling and fun and worth waking up to see. If you have your eyes open before the gunfire in the scene where Eva Marie Saint does some shooting, check out the kid in the back who (eerily) seems to know what's coming.
2. The Third Man - Because zither music is so soothing.
And the number one classic movie to sleep to is....
1. The Big Sleep - It's not just the title that wins this one the top spot. Thanks to all the detectin' being done, there are plenty of quiet follow-the-guy and examine-the-evidence moments that are very conducive to napping. The rainy mood is also great for making those eyelids heavy. And the convoluted plot is not much more understandable even if you stay awake and alert through the whole thing. So just let the banter between Bogie and Bacall lull you right off to sleep.
*Please note, if there's any of these movies you haven't seen yet, I'd recommend staying awake through them at least one time first. Then, the next time you are dealing with insomnia, or when you just need a mid-day snooze, try one of these fabulous sleep-friendly classics.
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In all of my years with cats, ONLY the cats who regarded the counter tops as 'uninteresting' would stay off of them. If you react when the cat jumps on the counter, they will learn to do that to get your attention. It's best to make them realize there is nothing up there they want to see. When you are preparing food, or cooking in the kitchen, allow you new cat to see what you are doing. Either place a chair nearby so their eyes are at counter top level, or just lift the cat up to see there is nothing they are interested in. If you are cooking something they like, throw tiny tidbits or kitty treats on the chair for them. This will teach them to stay on the chair to get what they want, and it will keep them out from under your feet.
However, there are those cats who are willful and must be trained to not jump on the counters. For those cats, you can use one of those motion activated holiday decorations that make a noise and move around. We had a Jack O Lantern that would jump around and moan and groan with flashing eyes. That would startle Kitty into not wanting to go up there. Your goal is to associate jumping on the counter with something unpleasant, so add the Spray Bottle technique to this.
DON'T YELL AT KITTY OR SPANK HIM; that will only cause other more serious behavior problems.
When training a cat, you must remember that they are very curious. By short stepping that curiosity, you can easily train your pet to stay off the counters.
I'm sorry, but I can't imagine a cat who sees you prepare food, will willingly wait to be given some, especially since much of the time, the food you are preparing wouldn't be good for your kitty. I think it would encourage the problem. I know my kitty wouldn't just sit in a chair. She'd be all over the counter! I agree with your other comments, however.
I have taught my cats to stay off the counter by covering cardboard with double-sided sticky tape and then putting the cardboard on the countertops. Since cats will often decide to jump up onto the counters when you're not there to stop them, this works wonders. You can then judge how often and which cat (depending on the color of some hairs that will get caught on the tape) has been jumping up on the counters. You will then be able to tell when the cat(s) has/have stopped jumping up because there will be no evidence of it. This method doesn't take long to convince a cat it doesn't like that area and I've never had any complications because of it.
I also used this method to stop cats from jumping into the baby crib starting a few months before the baby was born. Worked like a charm!
I used to rely on a squirt bottle of water until I found out that the hissing noises made by spraying canned air or air freshener into the air, not on the cat! work even better to convince cats to get off countertops, stop pestering you while you're eating, stop a quarrel between two cats, & to stop a cat from doing other things you don't want the cat to do. However, cats are always going to be CATS so they usually will still hop up on countertops etc when you're not there to see them do it. This isn't all bad however. I once had cats too well trained to stay off of countertops--resulting in the situation of a mouse sitting on the countertop eating peanut butter off a butter knife watching three cats who sat on the floor watching the mouse, none of them making any attempt at all to jump up on the countertop to get the mouse. After that, I only insist cats stay off the counters & out of the way when humans are present & I simply quickly clean the countertops with disinfectant spray & a paper towel before preparing foods.
After the cats become accustomed to the canned air//air freshener discipline method, I usually only have to show the can to the cats & verbally scold them for them to all immediately clear the area. When I'm lying in bed reading & don't want the cats mobbing me for attention, I'll just show them the spray can, say "I'm not in the mood right now" and the cats immediately clear off the bed & give me 15 minutes or more of cat-free reading time before they come back to see if I'm ready to put a hand on autopilot for petting cats while I read!
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Eating organic is like two extra portions of fruit and vegetables per day with no added calories
The news just broke that organic food "is healthier than conventionally raised food because it contains more antioxidants, fewer toxic metals, and less pesticide residue." The study could be a milestone moment in organic agriculture, reversing earlier studies that could find no benefit from eating organic.
Researchers concluded that the 20 to 40% increase in natural antioxidants consumed in organic produce equates to "eating between 1-2 extra portions of fruit and vegetables a day." Notably, it also found a significant decrease in consumption of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal that should be avoided altogether because it accumulates in the body.
How will this study change the dialogue about the importance of organic farming methods and produce?
"Magic" ingredients. "Healthy." "Anti-aging."
Food marketers will spin any hint that a natural ingredient has beneficial properties into claims they apply like a blanket to processed foods that have about as much in common with the source of the claim as a strawberry has with a red gummi bear. Consumers seem split into two camps (or perhaps, like me, schizophrenically suspended in-between):
- those who want to believe everything they hear or read, as long as it serves as an excuse to eat more chips, cookies, or pop-pockets; and
- those left suspicious of all claims, desperately seeking a true path to better diet because we are what we eat.
So we greet the results of the newest study on benefits of eating organic with a range of emotions. The gamut opens with "Finally! An analysis that proves what we know must be true!" This immediately sets the objective-scientist alarm on full alert: what is different now from earlier studies that could not fulfill my inherently prejudicial preference for natural food? All tinged with a bit of "how soon until marketers twist this into a new trend to encourage the cookie-monster in all of us?"
Earlier studies on eating organicAfter the UK Food Standards Agency found in 2009 that there is no nutritional value added by organic farming methods, sane voices tried to emphasize the take-home-lesson: eat your fruits and veggies, organic or otherwise.
In 2011, a Stanford study admitted that body burdens of pesticides in children who ate organic were lower, but found that had "no clinical significance," sci-speak for "it's not really healthier."
Why is this new study different?The newest study, led by experts at Newcastle University and funded by the European Framework 6 programme and the Sheepdrove Trust, is a meta-study. That means the scientists reviewed a large body of relevant existing studies to evaluate if the sum of the conclusions leads in one direction or the other.
The older studies also surveyed a large number of existing studies, but the Newcastle study leverages a booming business in the science of organic agriculture. An international team of experts accessed 343 studies, compared with only 46 publications available to the group working on the issue in 2009. To further advance the science, they have released all the data used in the new study for peer review: Newcastle study website.
As a result of the larger database of scientific literature, the authors of this study can now conclude:
"We have shown without doubt there are composition differences between organic and conventional crops, now there is an urgent need to carry out well-controlled human dietary intervention and cohort studies specifically designed to identify and quantify the health impacts of switching to organic food."
A closer lookA closer look at the details in the Newcastle study paper (pdf) reveals more nuance. Measures of the anti-oxidant activity, for example, indicate that vegetables grown organically do not differ significantly from conventional veggies, while the organic fruits clearly measure higher in anti-oxidant activity.
The levels of proteins, and amino acids, in organic produce are lower. This is a relatively well-known phenomenon due simply to the lower levels of nitrogen available to the plants in organic farming. It is of no consequence in western diets, already sufficiently (overly) high in protein, but could be discussed in the context of places where meats are not readily supplementing dietary intake.
The take-home messageThis study sets a precedent in challenging the status-quo of the argument that eating organic only costs more, but is not healthier for consumers. Nonetheless, the fact remains that the link has not yet been confirmed between eating more antioxidants -- or even less cadmium (as long as levels are still below health safety thresholds set by regulators) -- and having less illness or more health.
It is critical, also, to remember that even if organic farming results in more anti-oxidants in the raw materials, processing foods deteriorates these beneficial chemicals so that the gain is lost. That means "organic" is still just a marketing label if it's on oreo cookies. (One exception seems to be freeze-drying produce, which has been shown beneficial in preserving these short-lived chemicals from field to plate.)
The results of the Newcastle study may prompt some to prioritize supporting organic agriculture with their food budget, but the most important health advantages are gained by eating vegetables and fruits instead of processed foods (are there even blueberries in those blueberry muffins?).
The real benefits of organic farming remain in the protection of the environment; agricultural methods that avoid monoculture; and preservation of a lifestyle in harmony with the earth rather than in the promise that organic will heal what ails us.


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How Doctors Die
It's Not Like the Rest of Us, But It Should Be
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Years ago, Charlie, a highly respected orthopedist and a mentor of mine, found a lump in his stomach. He had a surgeon explore the area, and the diagnosis was pancreatic cancer. This surgeon was one of the best in the country. He had even invented a new procedure for this exact cancer that could triple a patient's five-year-survival odds—from 5 percent to 15 percent—albeit with a poor quality of life. Charlie was uninterested. He went home the next day, closed his practice, and never set foot in a hospital again. He focused on spending time with family and feeling as good as possible. Several months later, he died at home. He got no chemotherapy, radiation, or surgical treatment. Medicare didn't spend much on him.
It's not a frequent topic of discussion, but doctors die, too. And they don't die like the rest of us. What's unusual about them is not how much treatment they get compared to most Americans, but how little. For all the time they spend fending off the deaths of others, they tend to be fairly serene when faced with death themselves. They know exactly what is going to happen, they know the choices, and they generally have access to any sort of medical care they could want. But they go gently.
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I hope, that when we finally find out "the right answers" at the Final Judgement, my decisions about my wife's end of life care will be the "correct" ones. The handwriting was on the wall when her kidney's shut down. I asked her if she understood that meant? Her last words were "when will this all be over?" My tearful reply was "Soon, hon, real soon." It was.
No pain. Peace.
Not for those left behind.
But the race had been run. And Death won.
As it always does.
My paperworks been updated because when my time comes as it does to all of us, I'm hoping for the "Good Death".
Luckily, in my case, there'll be no spouse left behind.
"And I've lost her … . I'm so sad that I don't have … . But I'm so grateful that she was with me … . And I know what I have to do now. I gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?" — Chuck Noland ala Tom Hanks in Cast Away (2000) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/quotes
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In Craw's YA fantasy debut, a teenage girl discovers she's part of a magical race—and she may be key to saving humankind.
Alison McKye didn't think her ability to plant thoughts in others' minds was anything special. But when she was 14, a stranger in the park noticed her magical abilities and left her with the ominous warning that her powers could attract the attention of dark forces, and she and her adoptive family might be at risk. Now 17, Alison avoids social connections, dresses inconspicuously and uses her power to deflect those who notice her, hoping to remain invisible from anyone who may wish her or her family harm. But when several newcomers show up at her Las Vegas school, Alison finds her powers are no longer working as they should—and she soon learns that there are others like her. Alison is one of the magical beings who call themselves the dewing. The dewing originated in Atlantis many centuries ago and lived peacefully until a civil war forced them to sink their own island. Now the dewing clans are at war once again, and Alison's ability—called thoughtmaking—is desperately needed, not only to save the dewing, but to protect all of humankind from enslavement. Can she master her ability in time to rescue those she loves? Craw's prose is crisp and accessible, and though the plot is a touch predictable at times, Atlantis serves as an exciting, fresh inspiration for this supernatural fantasy. On top of that, the mechanics of the dewing's powers are quite intriguing. In general, the novel is tightly constructed, with each detail building to the novel's roaring climax. Alison is enjoyably relatable as a self-deprecating but kindhearted heroine, and a romantic subplot dovetails nicely with the main action without overwhelming the story. The novel's conclusion seems to hint at a sequel; the lush mythology Craw has created certainly warrants additional pages.
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PETER M. WEGE, a leading philanthropist in western Michigan, is not an art collector.
But he is an environmentalist. So when the Grand Rapids Art Museum, which was housed in part of an old federal building, decided to relocate, Mr. Wege pledged $20 million to the project, stipulating that the new building be "green."
In fact, when the museum opens in October, it is expected to receive a gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The council awards LEED ratings (for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to buildings that meet a list of criteria, which includes using recycled and recyclable materials, minimizing energy consumption and even installing showers to encourage workers to commute by bicycle. The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, in Massachusetts, received a silver LEED rating in 2006, after completing a 9,000-square-foot addition. But the Grand Rapids Art Museum, being built from the ground up, is nearly 15 times as large.
While there are more than 700 LEED-rated buildings in the country, adding an art museum to the list is especially difficult. In other kinds of buildings, windows can be opened to let in natural breezes, reducing the demand for air-conditioning. But art museums, which contain delicate works, do not have that option. The Grand Rapids museum has more than 5,000 works in its collection; the oldest is a 16th-century engraving by Dürer.
Celeste Adams, the museum's director, said its temperature must be 70 to 72 degrees, and its humidity around 50 percent. "It's like a refrigerator, in that it's always turned on," said Kulapat Yantrasast, the architect who designed it.
But even an art museum can reduce its air-conditioning use. In Grand Rapids, fresh air will be collected and stored below the building, where the earth will cool it naturally before the air-conditioning kicks in.Continue reading the main story
Ms. Adams said there was no way to compute how much of the building's $60 million cost went to its green features. But, she said, among consultants she has spoken to, "the percentage that's usually given is 15 percent." That would mean about $10 million in the case of Grand Rapids. Other donors, she said, joined Mr. Wege (pronounced WEGG-ee) in underwriting aspects of the building meant to reduce harm to nature.
Going green, in fact, can attract new sources of money to art museums. Chris McCarthy, director of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, said her institution "got a lot of support from people who were less interested in art than in the whole green aspect." Environmentalists provided grants to pay for features like 17 solar panels on the roof. The panels, she said, reduce the museum's electric bills.
That would please Mr. Wege, whose father founded Steelcase, the office-furniture maker, which has its headquarters in Grand Rapids. Mr. Wege, 87 and a former vice chairman of the company, has long supported environmental causes, donating large amounts of money to the National Pollution Prevention Center and the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment. Ms. Adams said that when Mr. Wege proposed building a green museum, "at first we were just acceding to his wishes."
"But we started down a road," she said, "and over time, we grew to embrace the philosophy in a very profound way."
Aiming for a gold rating — the second highest of the four conferred by the Green Building Council (platinum is higher; silver and "certified" are lower) — meant that no decision could be made without considering its environmental consequences. The museum's design and construction teams required extra workers to document compliance with LEED criteria. Mr. Yantrasast, the architect, was born in Thailand and spent years working in Japan for the architect Tadao Ando before starting his own firm with his design partner Yo Hakomori in Los Angeles in 2003. He was chosen for his experience as project architect on Mr. Ando's Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, not for his environmental credentials. But his philosophy, Mr. Yantrasast said, fits Mr. Wege's vision. For one, he said, his Buddhist heritage prepared him to view life as a circle rather than as a line. Thus he is comfortable using materials that are not just recycled but recyclable. That implies that the building will eventually be altered.
"Twenty or 30 years from now, people may have a different definition of art," Mr. Yantrasast said. "If they want to be able to change the museum, you have to give them room to do that." His style of architecture gave him a head start on making the Grand Rapids building energy efficient. Like Mr. Ando, Mr. Yantrasast works mostly in concrete, creating rooms that feel enclosed. "When you're in a museum," he said, "you want the experience to be inward looking."
Luckily, concrete, unlike glass, reacts slowly to temperature changes, reducing the need for heating and air-conditioning. Where the Grand Rapids building does have glass, it is used dramatically, especially in the lobby, which overlooks a park designed by Maya Lin. There are many skylights, which help bathe the artworks in natural light and reduce electricity use. But the light also creates heat, which can increase the need for air-conditioning. So the glass is filtered, layered and fitted with adjustable louvers.
Following LEED criteria, a high percentage of the building's materials were produced nearby, minimizing the energy used to ship them to the site. But the white oak that Mr. Yantrasast wanted for the floors was not available in the Midwest, so he used wood from the Northwest that was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. That added to the costs. "It's like when you go to a supermarket to buy food that's organic — you know you will probably have to pay more," Mr. Yantrasast said. Other green features include tanks that collect rainwater, which is used to flush the building's toilets. Ms. Adams said she was shocked to learn that rainwater couldn't be used in bathroom sinks because it isn't clean enough, a fact that she said helped her realize how important it was not to further harm the environment.
When the building opens, Mr. Yantrasast said, visitors won't be overly aware of its environmental mission. "You don't want it to be a science museum," he said. "It has to be about the art."
But Ms. Adams said the art and the museum's green aspects were connected. "Protecting the environment, and art, are both about quality of life," she said. Education programs in the new building will stress that relationship. Docents will discuss the green features, and a small exhibit, designed by Mr. Yantrasast, will focus on uses of natural light in art museums worldwide.
Of the LEED requirements, the architect said, "I never felt limited because the green features are all things I already felt I should be doing; for architects, they're common sense." Mr. Wege, who gave the museum its impetus to go for a LEED rating, said, "I hope it inspires other cultural organizations to follow."
A picture caption in the special Museums section on Wednesday with an article about the relocation of the Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan misstated information about its site. The museum will be in a new building, not in a former federal office building.


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Innovation Destination Hartford met Holly Wheeler in May 2016, before she joined forces with her twin sister Natalie to launch VASU Tribe. At the time, Holly was focused on her organic beauty bar Field to Face Organics (read the interview: CT Entrepreneur Launches Organic Beauty Startup), which has been absorbed into the new startup.
VASU Tribe has built a brand and found its place in Hartford. IDH Website Curator Nan Price chatted with Holly and Natalie to find out more about their startup journey.
NAN PRICE: A lot has happened since Holly launched Field to Face Organics in October 2015. Tell us about the evolution. How and why did you two decide to join forces?
HOLLY WHEELER: Natalie and I had always talked about working together in the future.
NATALIE WHEELER: The thing was, we were never in one place at the right time! Then we finally were.
HW: Natalie's yoga studio closed and my lease where I was operating Field to Face Organics was ending.
NP: The stars aligned.
HW: Exactly. We saw green lights. And, once we saw the space here at the Arbor Art Center it was go time.
NP: Was it important for you to have a presence in Hartford?
HW: We always had our eyes on the Arbor Art Center. Parkville is a very creative district and it's a great community of "creative entrepreneurship"—entrepreneurs whose business is an extension of their art.
There's a lot of passion and energy with a lot of young movers and shakers. We work in healing arts, so the energy around us is important.
Also, Hartford is where we live. We thought: If we're going to live here, let's bring our business here.
NW: We moved quickly, too. It was just six weeks between seeing the space and launching the studio.
NP: Tell us about the studio. What makes it unique?
NW: We chose the name VASU because it's Sanskrit for "the light that dwells in all being; the universal soul." Our goal was to create a "conscious community," so we offer empowering yoga classes, organic spa treatments and products, and soulful events.
NP: VASU Tribe is larger than just the two of you. How many employees do you have?
NW: In addition to Holly and me, there are six other teachers and two other therapists.
NP: Let's talk about community—it's obviously very important to you.
HW: Definitely. We wanted the yoga studio to become a hub of community. It's one of the reasons we started. It's important to that we're making connections and helping to build and support a strong community.
NW: I want to note that it's been great to tap into the college scene to extend our community. Our classes draw a lot of students and student artists from the University of Hartford and Trinity. It's helped build our "conscious community."
It's also important to us to support and attend events so we can be in the scene and collaborate with the local community. And we support other local businesses, too—as well as our teachers, students, and clients. For example, we have locally sourced artwork, clothing, and wall décor.
HW: And being here in the Arbor Art Center has been a great way for us to barter and trade services with other small businesses here. It's like a creative hive!
NW: Right, and we're cross-pollinating with like-minded entrepreneurs and small business owners whose businesses are driven by passion and creativity. There's a lot of cross promotion. We all support each other.
NP: What's next for VASU Tribe?
HW: We're working on a space expansion, which will be open in January 2018. Our focus is to bring lifestyle into our brand. We offer classes and services and now we'll be offering a lifestyle lounge. Our tagline is "Sip, shop, learn."
We'll have a tea bar, a library of books, and a DIY classroom. We want to extend and enhance the experience at VASU—encourage people to stay after a treatment or class and connect with others.
Learn more about VASU Tribe by visiting vasutribe.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram vasutribe.


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Parking on the Coastal Science Campus is limited. Options include:
You can also take a Santa Cruz Metro bus to the Coastal Science Campus:https://www.scmtd.com/en/routes/system-map/
Santa Cruz is on the central California coast at the north end of Monterey Bay. It can be reached by taking Highway 17 south from San Jose to the 1-North exit. You can also take Highway 1 south from Half Moon Bay or north from Monterey or Moss Landing.
Take Highway 1 (Mission Street) to the west end of town.
From Mission, turn south (toward the ocean) on Swift Street. At the stop sign, turn right (west) on Delaware Avenue. Go to the end of Delaware, to the Coastal Science Campus entrance. There is a gate that is open during normal business hours.
Enter the Coastal Science Campus and follow the road as it curves left. The SWFSC Santa Cruz Laboratory is the second building on the left.
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There is not going to be a quick summary because that and they review will be one and the same. Furiously Happy is a very funny book about one woman's experience dealing with a multitude of mental disorders. As another woman who has mental illness I find this book amusing and relatable to an extent.
The book is a collection of essays of her day to day thoughts. This book is hilarious and touching. It can sometimes be hard to follow but that is normal for train of thought essays. Though this book is written with a great sense of humor, it is by no mean degrading or disregarding the seriousness of mental illness. It shows off the importance of taking care of yourself, as well as being ok enough with yourself to seek help. This book strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and the people diagnoses with them.
This book is something that I would recommend it for anyone who has dealt with mental illness, or knows someone suffering from mental illness. It demonstrates that even though it feels like everything is against you, there are still people in your life that will put up with your wacky personality and even love you for it.


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Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys will be hosting the Obama campaign's 'Women Vote 2012 Summit' tonight in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. The event is being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in center city and is open to the public.
Keys will be joining the Democratic National Committee Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett, to talk about the president's stance on women's issues and rights. They will also be noting the main differences between Obama's ideas to those of the presumptive Republican nominee, Mitt Romney.
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"Unknown Journey"
Choreographed by Melissa Motte. This is a piece from my Choreography showcase "Unleashed". It is about walking down a road in life that you are unfamiliar with. Your surroundings and the people are unknown to you. You do not know what is at the end of the road, but you continue to follow it in hope of something great at the end of your journey.


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