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An unscheduled trip caused this one to be pretty late and I see my site traffic has plummeted in the interim. Sorry about the over-promise.
More than half the crap I do in the kitchen is totally off the cuff, or a simple case of bait and switch because I found out at the last second that I didn't have an ingredient I really wanted and had to improvise.
No one ever knows about these things when they happen unless I tell them, and things usually turn out OK. Sometimes, I discover a certain improvisation that really works well. This recipe includes one of those improvs that really rounded out the flavor of the meat.
Tacos are great for kids and parents. It's dinner in its own pocket. Portion control is simple, and leftovers are often even better than the original meal. They are multifaceted, and it's relatively easy to choose one or two ingredients that you know will go over well with the pickier eaters in your family.
Despite the flexibility of tacos, there are a couple places where you really, really can't move too much. The tortilla is one of those things. There are A LOT of different brands of tortillas out on the market, but I've really only found one brand in Chicago that is worth buying. Azteca? Might as well wrap your fixins in kleenex. Hell, kleenex is probably sturdier and tastes better, too. Mission? Very popular and prolific around here, but they are pretty wimpy and gummy. Prone to breakage. Not great. Del Rey? Now we're getting somewhere! Nice flavor but the texture can be inconsistent.
The best tortillas in the Chicago area are made by El Milagro. They are consistently tender yet strong, have a great, home-made flavor, and THEY ARE RIDICULOUSLY INEXPENSIVE at $0.89 per dozen. If you can find these in your area, do not pass go, do not collect $200. Buy them. You will not be sorry.
This last time around, I used chicken for the meat. Three chicken boneless, skinless breasts are more than enough meat for a family of 6. You could probably use 2 and be OK, but I hate the idea that someone might leave the table and still be hungry. I marinated the meat for about an hour before cooking, but you could skip the marinating and just use the recipe for the marinade as a mop for the meat while it's cooking on the grill.
1/2 cup Sprite soda (Improvision here)
1 Tbs ground ancho pepper
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Tsp cumin
Salt to taste
Grill the meat over indirect medium heat for about 5 minutes per side or until they are cooked through. Dice the meat into ~1/4" cubes after removing from the grill.
While the meat is marinating, make your own pico or salsa. This is the place where you'll get to showcase some creativity or a special ingredient.
For this particular meal, which turned out exceptionally well, here's what I used and what I did:
4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, gutted and minced
1 can of pineapple chunks, very well drained (Dole Tropical Gold is about the sweetest canned pineapple available)
3/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
Sea salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Cumin to taste
Blend all those ingredients in a bowl and stick it in the fridge for as long as you can. If you're organized and can do it at lunch time, the flavors will have a better chance to blend. But throwing it all together works too.
Note: You can increase the heat by including some of the seeds from the pepper, or increasing the amount of peppers in the pico.
You'll also need:
Sour Cream
Shredded cheese, like cheddar, monterey, or a blend thereof
And you might want to include:
Crumbled Bacon
Shredded Lettuce
Shredded Cilantro
Heat the tortilla over an open flame, if possible. I use a small warming burner on our stove for this and it works really well. I flip them over with my fingers. Be careful, though. Don't come running to me if you burn yourself, others, or if you torch your house doing this trick.
After it's warmed up and you haven't harmed yourself or your home, fill it with the grilled chicken chunks, some pico, and some or all of the other fixins. The creamy cheese and sour cream blend with the tangy pineapple and fresh tomato in a way that is remarkable. Your kids will love it, and so will you!
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Sounds good, I might chuck an avocado in there too because I love them so. I totally agree with you about Azteca–they've got the texture of used dryer sheets and none of the longevity.
Surprising though about the Sprite… does that really do much? Does it help tenderize the meat?
Finally, I never find portion control to be easy when it comes to tacos, my tastebuds sit on top of my will power and flatten it with the force of a beluga whale.
Picture looks awesome!
If you let the onions you use for the pico soak in a little lime juice first, it will help cut down on the "onion breath" that may follow. Additionally squeezing some lime juice on the whole taco can be a nice addition… advice from taco-landia.
Oh man, bacon in your taco? Why haven't we thought of that?!


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In Fortnite, Epic Games has created a monster. The free to play Battle Royale multiplayer shooter has been making serious waves, not only within the gaming scene but by breaking into the larger public consciousness. Everyone from professional sportspeople through to hugely popular musicians such as Drake have been getting in on Fortnite, and its engaging multiplayer gameplay has managed to earn it a load of fans.
Not everyone is happy with Fortnite, of course, as seen by the reaction of the developers of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds to the game and its similar gameplay revolving around a last man standing model. However, regardless of whether Fortnite was the originator of the Battle Royale formula, it nonetheless has left a major impression on the gaming scene, and unsurprisingly this has led to the game making a lot of money.
Related: Fortnite Is Taking Over Twitch (And The World)
Indeed, the game's figures for March make some very positive reading for Epic Games, and for fans of Fortnite in general. According to research firm Superdata, Fortnite made $223 million across all available platforms in March alone, and included in that was the top spot in console revenue and a fifth place in the PC gaming ranks. All in all, that resulted in a 73% jump in revenue in comparison to February.
In general, it was good news for digital spending in general, with 2% rise up to $8.9 billion across the world, but Fortnite is definitely the main winner here. In particular, the game's commercial success makes the popularity of rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds look a little less spectacular, with PUBG only landing on the charts as a seventh place spot in PC gaming.
In particular, the success of Fortnite is impressive due to its business model. The game is free to play at entry, with its revenue then made through microtransactions. Clearly, this is working for Epic Games, with the title's player base more than happy to fork out some cash for some extras here and there. To make it even better, the game steers clear of those ever-problematic loot box models that have caused headaches and controversy elsewhere.
It's still up in the air as to whether Fortnite will keep growing, but at least it seems as though Epic Games is willing to offer up sufficient change to keep players engaged. With Season 4 on the way, and a potential comet landing imminent, at the very least there could be a major switch-up on the way for Fortnite users.
More: Can PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Remain Popular Long-Term Against Fortnite?
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The Festival Village is made up Tents offering services and advice to the run participants. It is a great opportunity for Businesses to show off their goods and services. With over 600 runners and growing each year your business will get a lot of exposure.
There will also be activities and music planned within the Festival Village bringing not only the participants but the spectators to the area.
How does my Business or Team get involved?
To be part of the Festival Village contacts at firstname.lastname@example.com They will be able to give you alot more information and help you organise hire of the tents if required and signage if needed. We do have some packages available for you.
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Cryptic Studios will try to tap the best of both worlds by integrating voice acting from both Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy in "Star Trek Online," and the menace showing up first when the MMO goes live will be one of the series' most infamous names. The Borg have taken over Earth, assimilated Captain Jean-Luc Picard and shown up at the far ends of the galaxy in various Trek tales, making it all the more appropriate that they help launch "STO."
The Borg will be a part of the game's introductory missions for new players, according to Massively. References to established TV and movie stories pop up as you embark on some simple tasks that gradually lead into something a bit more epic.
Their hands-on look also reveals that there's an option to stylize your character as an android like Brent Spiner's character Data from "Star Trek: The Next Generation." I'm curious to see if that means that an android look will be applicable to non-human races, as an android Klingon would be pretty cool.
Anyone who's seen the "Best of Both Worlds" episodes of "STNG" or "Star Trek: First Contact" knows that Borg fights in space make for some pretty spectacular starship skirmishes. I can't recall another race that's actually used a laser to slice out a piece of a Federation ship and then used its tractor beam to yank it out. Get ready for some futile resistance.


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Yelp integrates Apple Pay support in iOS app update
10/11/2017, 06:10 pm
Popular crowd-sourced business review service Yelp added Apple Pay payments to its iOS title in an update on Wednesday, promising iPhone and iPad users a faster checkout process for orders placed from the app.
Watch: The best tvOS games for Apple TV 4K
10/07/2017, 01:10 pm
Equipped with Apple's A10X Fusion chip, the new Apple TV 4K packs some serious processing power, transforming the set-top streaming box into a decent gaming platform. We sifted through the tvOS App Store to find the best free games that show off the new device's capabilities.
Zillow to offer easy 3D house tour creation, viewing with new iPhone app
10/05/2017, 08:10 pm
House hunting app Zillow is working on a new iOS app that will allow real estate professionals and homeowners to easily create 3D house tours using an iPhone, media designed to expedite house rentals and purchases.
Netflix's free 'Stranger Things: The Game' offers retro-themed hype for upcoming season 2
10/04/2017, 11:10 am
With a retro art design harkening back to the heyday of console gaming, the new and free "Stranger Things: The Game" leans heavily on nostalgia, just like the blockbuster series on which it is based.
Cedars-Sinai hospital's Apple Watch app lets patients find doctors, locate clinics
09/27/2017, 09:09 am
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai offers an Apple Watch app said to be one of the first available from a U.S. hospital, allowing enhanced care for patients directly from their wrist.
New levels, character coming to 'Super Mario Run' with 50% discount
09/25/2017, 09:09 am
Nintendo is preparing to release a major update to 'Super Mario Run' on September 29, with the Friday upgrade introducing new content to the iOS platform game, including a new game mode and playable character, with a discount implementing at the time of the update's release cutting the price of unlocking the full game in half.
Ikea's augmented reality app now available for download
09/19/2017, 09:09 pm
First teased at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June as part of Apple's ARKit debut, Ikea's augmented reality shopping app, Ikea Place, saw release on Tuesday shortly after iOS 11 was pushed out to end users.
Procreate 4 delivers drag and drop, Files app support, other iOS 11 enhancements
09/19/2017, 07:09 pm
One of the App Store's best third-party illustration apps, Procreate, received a massive update on Tuesday with an all-new imaging engine and iOS 11-specific features like drag and drop, Files app support and more.
Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote with iOS 11 features
09/19/2017, 05:09 pm
Following Tuesday's release of iOS 11, Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity apps to better take advantage of the new operating system's features, with iPad-centric support for drag and drop, multitasking and more.
Apple's Clips to add new 'Selfie Scenes' mode powered by iPhone X TrueDepth camera in November
09/12/2017, 05:09 pm
Apple on Tuesday quietly announced a forthcoming update to its Clips app that will add support for the new TrueDepth depth-sensing camera set to debut with iPhone X this November.
Apple updates WWDC app for iOS, Apple TV with support for Handoff
09/08/2017, 04:09 pm
Three months after the Worldwide Developers Conference concluded, Apple is still updating the official WWDC app, making it easier for developers to access videos and content to help create apps for upcoming platforms like iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra.
PSA: Zello app for iPhone is not an actual walkie-talkie, still needs internet connectivity to work
09/06/2017, 10:09 am
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and with Irma approaching, word is spreading about "push to talk" iPhone app Zello. However, downloaders should be aware that the app requires not only a solid internet connection, but connectivity to Zello's servers to function.
Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' vanishes from iOS App Store [u]
09/04/2017, 06:09 pm
Nintendo's Super Mario Run, the Japanese gaming giant's first official foray into mobile content, inexplicably disappeared from the iOS App Store on Monday, leaving the Google Play Store as the title's sole point of distribution.
Neato Botvac D7 Connected smart home vacuum enhances iPhone, Apple Watch command options
09/01/2017, 03:09 pm
The new Neatmo Botvac D7 Connected and a concurrent software update allows users with an iPhone and Apple Watch to configure when to clean -- plus when and where not to.
First look: Propel's limited edition, iPhone-connected Star Wars battle drones
08/31/2017, 11:08 am
AppleInsider this week went hands-on with Propel's new limited edition Star Wars elite laser battle drones. These are small, palm-sized quadcopters that blur the line between gaming in the real world and a virtual one, thanks to unique connectivity with Apple's iPhone.
YouTube begins planned evolutions of iPhone & iPad app, desktop site
08/29/2017, 03:08 pm
Google's YouTube on Tuesday began rolling out a series of planned changes to its mobile and desktop interfaces, including new aesthetics and several feature upgrades.
Apple removes Iranian apps from App Store, cites U.S. sanctions
08/24/2017, 08:08 pm
Apple over the past few weeks has removed a number of popular Iranian apps from various international iOS App Stores, saying the move is in line with U.S. sanctions against the country.
AccuWeather sends user location data to monetization firm despite iOS privacy settings [u]
08/22/2017, 07:08 pm
Popular iOS weather app AccuWeather, often listed as a top-ten app in the Weather section of the iOS App Store, has been collecting and forwarding user location information to data monetization company Reveal Mobile even when location sharing is disabled.
Luxury carmaker Genesis adds remote start feature through iPhone Google Assistant app
08/16/2017, 01:08 pm
Luxury automotive car manufacturer Genesis has rolled out an update for its vehicles, allowing users to issue voice commands to start the car, lock the doors, and more -- all through the Google Assistant app.
Overcast developer nixes standalone podcasts on Apple Watch, citing watchOS 4 changes
08/10/2017, 07:08 pm
Via a Thursday iPhone app update, support for playing podcasts directly on an Apple Watch -- through a feature called "Send to Watch" -- was removed from Overcast, something its developer blamed on changes coming with this fall's watchOS 4.


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The first thing that you should know about Mathematics is that it is not a subject, it is a language. Math is a language that you can learn just like English, French, Hindi and all the others. There are basically 4 components of this language which are Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and words. You can represent everything that you learn in Math using one of these 4 components:
Numbers – Arithmetic
This is where Mathematics began, the first method of counting was counting on fingers. This evolved into sign language for the hand-to-eye communication of numbers. Tallies made by carving notches in wood, bone, and stone were used for at least forty thousand years, post this we started to count. Then came numbers.
The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers is what we now call Arithmetic. You are already familiar with all the arithmetic operations: Addition (+), Subtraction (-), Multiplication (*) and Division (/). Other concepts like powers, roots, logs, exponents and etc.exist but all of them are just extensions to the initial 4.
Diagrams – Geometry
Mathematically, what came into existence in the very beginning were numbers drawn as diagrams or diagrams represented as numbers. These are triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, ellipses and all other different shapes and diagrams. This brings us to what we call as Geometry. Euclid, the Father of Geometry, believed that Geometry is what was used by God to create nature.
Variables – Algebra
The branch of mathematics which deals with the format of representation of variables is what we call as Algebra.
To bring some order to all the chaos created, we have words to explain the above mathematical concepts. In a simple line, what is mathematics? It's just about a conversion of relations from one form to another, according to four ideas are given above.


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Angelica Barajas founded Capri Hats as a creative outlet for her love of Italian design. Her eye for design was influenced by her mother. A seamstress who specialized in men's wear. She was encouraged to foster her love of design and attended design school. Serenity was at play when a trip to New York City turned into a sales job with Fendi. It is here that her passion for Italian fashion was honed. After taking time to raise her family destiny would once again take place. A chance meeting with Paolo Persichetti would turn into a collaboration with Gaetano Marcellino. Getting introduce to Berrettificio Framar, a company that's been in existence since 1830 and its rich history would be the foundation that led to Capri Hats. The Alfonso D'Este by Angelica is a Line created with a desire to reinterpret the classic cuts in caps and felts but remaining original. Is a personalized brand that remains fresh young and sophisticated. We have now open our first store in Englewood New Jersey and hopping to expand in the near future. Capri Hats is pure Italian style growing stronger with a creative and inspiring team.
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About Kenra Technologies
Kenra Technologies specializes in the design and production of reliable high quality Power Systems for various applications. Kenra Techand group companys capabilities include design, assembly and manufacturing of SMPS based Power units & UPS systems catering to varied industries ranging from Defense to Commercial applications. Kenra Techproducts are designed to meet harsh climatic and power environment prevalent in India and stringent standards set by Defense and other industries.
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Expertise in engineering and manufacturing in Power Electronics along with extensive testing and quality control systems complement our product design strengths by our Team. We offer field-proven product designs meeting electrical and mechanical specifications required by industry. The management of Kenra Techhas experience of more than 20 years in varied industries ranging from electronics design & assembly, manufacturing and service industries. Our engineering team can configure power solutions for large volume programs.
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Whatever the system power requirements, Kenra Techoffers cost-effective application specific solutions that meet your electrical,mechanical, safety, EMC and thermal management requirements, while ensuring a fast time to market.
Kenra Techhas a product range that boast of high performance, unique modular options and convenient intelligence that ensures minimum manual intervention. The stream-lined design of the sophisticated systems and operations at our Manufacturing Facility ensures consistently exacting standard and quality of the products and services. The fully integrated manufacturing unit has highly advance technology that is incorporated into plant and machinery to conform to stringent military and international standards.
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Men's Golf Misses Out on Third Consecutive Ivy Championship
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Men's Golf Finishes Middle of the Pack in Furman Tournament
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Men's Golf Earns Third at Quechee Club Collegiate Chall
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Men's Golf Falls to Lynn in Spring Season Inaugural Match Up
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The Harvard women's tennis team ended its spring break in Los Angeles with a win over a ranked opponent to cap off an impressive run. The Crimson swept its three games this weekend to remain undefeated in March, extending its win streak to five games.
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Canadian Heritage Experience
Journey The Bloodvein River
Experience the true north for yourself
The Bloodvein, a stunning rugged, wild river, spans over 270 km from the headwaters in northwestern Ontario's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park to its confluence with Lake Winnipeg in northern Manitoba. It continues to be one of the top wilderness canoe routes Ontario has to offer.
The landscape of the Canadian Shield, woven with bracing rapids and enchanting waterfalls, provides the perfect backdrop for one of the world's most exciting canoe trips. Journey for 10 days, travelling a designated Canadian Heritage River that's been home to the Ojibway people for thousands of years.
This experience was created to immerse you in the culture and heritage of the fur trade, and the aboriginal people who fuelled the engine of what was once the driving industry of western North America. When the fur trade declined, the search for gold drove hundreds to the river in a quest for riches that continues to this day.
This package captures the true essence of the Canadian canoe culture. Along the journey, you'll visit 8 distinct First Nations pictograph sites, as well as witness the iconic Canadian Moose in the most natural of settings. Known for its stellar campsites and wide, sweeping vistas, the Bloodvein embodies the very definition of a wilderness canoe trip.
Trip Details
- Logistics: Shuttle in/Fly out
- Distance: 116 km
- Physical Rating: Moderate
- Camping Style: Backcountry / tent
- Accommodations: First & last night hotel in Red Lake, Ont.
- Highlights: Pictographs, world-class fishing, incredible campsites, relaxing pace.
- Duration: 10 Days
- Group Size: 2 to 9 people
Your Route:
Lund, Knox, Murdock, Larus, Lawrence, Barclay, Musclow, Mary's, Artery, Lower Artery
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This package features our Complete Outfitting package. Included is an in-depth route consultation and trip plan, all camping equipment, ultra-light kevlar canoes, safety equipment, all meals, satellite phone, park permits, ground shuttle to access point, float plane pickup, maps, first and last night hotel, pre/post trip dinner.
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Once I saw post in a forum in which some chap asked whether he should buy old glass (actually he mentioned a few models like Pancolar, Super-Takumar, etc.) or stick to the zoom kit lens he got with his brand new DSLR. And you know, opinions are like asses: everybody's got one; there were all kinds of answers, but one fella made me smile telling the guy that both all those classic lenses and newer ones were better at taking pictures than we are photographers. That is and isn't true.
To be fair, lenses formulated in and after the 1980's beat hands down older lenses at key aspects like flare, contrast and resolving power. Coating tech may not look so glamourous as optical design, but the revolution came from there.
It should be surprising that there is an ongoing, and sometimes enraged, debate in the Internet about this nowadays. If even the cheapest kit lenses nowadays can kick their counterparts' asses any day of the week in everything measurable, why are we still buying and taking pictures with that old inferior glass?
Now you're hoping I gonna say something like 'it's because they're chrome and shiny and ladies know better than going with sissies that shoot plastic lenses', but I can't cause my partners in the business have threatened to sell their share if I keep speaking my mind enough times that I have had to go into some self-censorship here. I hate them.
Anyway, there's more in life than chrome-and-shine in life. Nomen est omen: there's always the importance of being Sonnar. Japanese marketing people aren't much into the thing of naming lenses. It is much, MUCH, more unlikely to have your name chanted in icelandic sagas if it is USM 55-200 than if it's Jena Pancolar. Hell, say it three times: the later rolls so much off your tongue that sounds almost wagnerian while the former is just a series of numbers. It's Sigurd And The Dragon vs. 55-200mm. KICK ITS SORRY PLASTIC ASS, SIGURD. It may look silly but it's true: imagine that you have have two samples of 50mm 2.8 Tessar for M42 mount, one of them labeled Tessar, and the other made one month later when its manufacturer lost the rights to the name and had to label their lenses with just a T. All the rest being equal, you will be able to sell the Tessar much faster and for more than the T. A name and a surname add so much mystique upon a lens that they allow a chunk of glass and metal to become a legend while random numbers and letters, which are today's naming style, sounds just like your two grand premium zoom could as well be an electric kettle for all its maker cared.
The most arguable reasons to choose 'classic' lenses over newer ones are those related to the image 'quality'. I mean, if you're arguing over resolution, you can solve this by shooting a test chart and comparing lines resolved per inch. You can't go wrong with this. As normally modern lenses do much better, old glass die-hards go with unmeasurables such as 'bokeh quality', '3d effect' or even 'Leica Glow' to justify their choices, often putting themselves to shame when they are asked to tell pictures taken with their favorite lenses from ones that aren't and failing miserably.
My point is that there are many reasons to shoot old glass but none are rational. I don't mean that shooting old glass is stupid, just that it's something that comes from your guts instead of your intellect. And boy, in this life there's nothing better than doing what you like instead of what is better.
If you're reading this, it's probably because you're one of the ass-stubborn. Do what you want cause a pirate is free: you are a pirate. LOL, Limewire. Buy Lenses. From me.


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|Body style
|Engine size
|1499 cc
|Fuel type
|Number of doors
|Number of seats
|No details available
|Gearbox type
|CO2 emissions
|119 g/km
|Insurance group
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (miles)
|No details available
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (years)
|No details available
|Standard paintwork guarantee
|No details available
Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|57.6 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|64.2 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|61.4 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|12.6 seconds
|Top speed
|106 mph
|Engine power
|118 bhp
|Engine torque
|199.15 lbs/ft
|1845 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
|No details available
|4818 mm
|3062 mm
|2137 mm
|Width including mirrors
|No details available
|Fuel tank capacity
|No details available
|Minimum kerb weight
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|Interior features
|Exterior features
|(Ice Pack 6)
|Alloy Wheels - 16in
|2nd Remote Key
|Alloy Wheels - 16in 5-Spoke
|Auto Wipers
|Auto Start-Stop System
|CD/Radio with SYNC
|Body Coloured Front Bumpers
|City Safety Pack2
|Dual Sliding Rear Doors
|Cruise Control with Adjustable Speed Limiter
|Integrated Roof Rails
|Cruise Control with Adjustable Speed Limiter
|Panoramic Roof
|DAB Radio
|Power/Heated Mirrors with Autofold
|Driver 8-way Seat
|Power/Heated/Fold Door Mirrors
|Drivers Armrest and Second Row Centre Armrest
|Roof Rails (Bright)
|Drivers and Passengers Manual Lumbar Adjustment
|Static Cornering Lights
|First Row Overhead Stowage
|Four Speakers
|Front Carpet Floor Mats
|Front and Rear 12V Power Sockets
|Heated Front Screen
|Heated Rear Window
|Heated Windscreen
|Leather Steering Wheel
|Manual Air Conditioning
|Manual Air-Conditioning
|Panoramic Roof and Bright Roof Rails
|Power Second Row Windows
|Power Windows Front and Rear
|Privacy Glass
|Privacy Glass
|Rake and Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel
|Second Row 60/40 Folding Seats
|Steering Wheel Mounted Radio Controls
|Trip Computer
|USB and Bluetooth
|Upholstery - Charcoal Cloth
|Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
|Auto Headlamps
|Auto Headlamps
|Centre Rear Seat Belt
|Day Running Lights
|Drivers Airbag
|Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
|Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
|Front Fog Lamps
|Front Passengers Airbag
|Front Seat Belts with Pre-Tensioners
|Front and Rear Head Restraints
|High - Mounted Rear Brake Light
|Power Door Deadlocks
|Rear Parking Sensors
|Remote Central Double Locking
|Reverse Parking Aid
|Static Cornering Front Foglamps
|Tyre Deflation Detection System
|Tyre Inflator Kit
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When I want to save a collection as draft, I get this message: The website encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later.
The same thing happened yesterday when I wanted to leave a comment under a translation.
I was talking about the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Song. It kept showing me that error message, and I kept trying, pressing "save". I only realized after Ayano's reply that the drafts had been saved despite that error message. I meant to delete the drafts I don't need anymore, but I see that you did that for me. Thank you.
There were also multiple drafts of "Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest", but I don't event remember what problem I had with that one...


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What They Say About ADK
I would not nearly be the person I am if it weren't for Camp! Camp taught me to respect people no matter what, to listen, to believe in myself and others, and to open myself up to new experiences. Camp really helped me develop as an individual, and throughout the years when I have excelled in school and/or extracurriculars, I accredit that success to the lessons I learned at Adirondack! Lucy W, Camper
Among the most intrepid campers at our summer overnight camp, Seniors are 13–15. Our summer camp teens are amazing! Accomplished and bold, they know what they want to do and have a blast while doing it. Unlike typical teenagers, we find that our senior summer camp girls and camp boys are inclusive and empathetic toward their younger camp "brothers and sisters." Being a senior at Adirondack carries with it stature and responsibility. Activities, competitive games and special events are structured, in part, to enable seniors, particularly, to stretch their skills and temperament to meet successively mounting challenges. Here's where a camper can decide to specialize and even to teach younger campers some of the tricks of the trade. All adventure wilderness trips are open to seniors, including highly challenging Ranger trips. There is a special cabin for 15-year-old girls. This is the only enclosed camper cabin with full walls and electricity.
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Ranking the 10 Best Players to Never Win an NBA Title
Rings or championships are often used as a measuring stick of a player's greatness. They're hounded by the press and the fans until they win one (ask LeBron James). The greatest players in NBA history usually manage to win a title, as it is a star-driven league, however, there have been exceptions. It may be due to the fact that they never played on good teams or that they just ran into a dominant dynasty they had little chance of getting past.
It's a hard task to narrow them down to just 10 and even harder to try to put them in any kind of order. Here, I try to rank them based on their greatness and why they just couldn't get past the final hurdle.
#10 Chris Paul
Career Averages: 18.7 Points, 9.9 Assists 2.3 Steals
Honors: 9x All-Star, 8x All NBA selections, 9x NBA All-Defensive selections
It still seems weird that Chris Paul has never reached a Conference Finals.
The prototypical point guard, he's an excellent passer who can score when the team needs him to. He's also one of the few guards in the NBA today, who are capable defenders. He would have been much higher if it wasn't for his failure to get past the second round of the Playoffs. He has however had the disadvantage of playing in the West. The conference has arguably been at its peak since the mid-2000's.
While injuries have also played a part in his playoff disappointments, the loss against Houston in 2014-15 sticks out. Up 3-1 at one point, the Clippers had an incredible collapse in Game 6 at home, blowing a double-digit lead in the 4th quarter and losing the series in seven games.
Paul still has a chance to get off the list of course, but it's going to be tough. While the Rockets will likely be a top-four seed in the West, it doesn't seem like they'll be able to knock off the Warriors or the Thunder to reach the Finals and eventually win.


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From October 2017 to May 2018, we collaborated with ISIT (School of Management, Communication, Training in law and Translation) to create two projects: a guide for our volunteers, and a set of recommendations for an ideal platform. Students from the 4th and 5th year worked on these projects as part of their master's program.
– World Space Week 2018 Poster:
The World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration organized all over the world every year from October 4th to 10th. In 2018, we collaborated with the association to translate their poster. We called for volunteers and collected 23 posters! You will find them here with the names of the volunteer translators who helped us.
Feel free to download them, print them and use them in your community to celebrate the biggest space event on the planet!
– Observe the Moon Night 2019 Brochure (coming soon!)
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We have years of experience in making dreams come true. Tell us your dream and we'll tell you how much it will cost, when it will be done, and give you the satisfaction of knowing that A-1 Construction, Remodeling & Roofing fully guarantees all its work. We're only happy when you're happy!
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President Trump called out NBA superstar LeBron James in a surprise tweet late Friday night, saying his interview with CNN's Don Lemon made him "look smart, which isn't easy to do."
Why it matters: This isn't the first time the president has feuded with black athletes. James said in his interview with Lemon that he can't "sit back and say nothing" in regards to Trump's attacks on athletes and dividing the country, CNN reports.


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Medium humanoid (human), any alignment
Armor Class 13 (padded armor)
Hit Points 37 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.
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|12 (+1)
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Skills Perception +2
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Special Traits
- Boarding Action. When boarding an enemy ship, on the first round of combat the marine can use Dash as a bonus action.
- Loyal. Marines get advantage on all saving throws to resist enchantment spells.
- Reckless Attack. When the marine makes its first attack on its turn, the marine can decide to attack recklessly. Doing so gives the marine advantage on melee weapon attack rolls using Strength during this turn, but attack rolls against the marine have advantage until the marine's next turn.
- Special Gear. Caltrops, grappling hook, 50 ft. of rope, signal whistle, snorkel, 2d6 gp.
- Bayonet. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
- Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.
- Musket. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/160 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2) bludgeoning and piercing damage.
These marines are specialized in fighting in the sea or under the surface. They often form raiding parties that strike up from beneath the ocean, using the sea to conceal their approach until they are ready to launch their attack. While not able to breathe water naturally, marines can use specialized equipment and a small amount of magic to allow them to remain below the surface for considerable lengths of time. When battle is joined, the marines' fearsome nature comes to the fore, making them an excellent force to spearhead an amphibious assault. Marines also make competent and capable sailors, but they see this as only an ancillary responsibility.
Pirate Campaign Compendium © 2018, Legendary Games; Lead Designer Jason Nelson. Authors: Alex Augunas, Jeff Gomez, Matt Goodall, Jim Groves, Tim Hitchcock, Victoria Jaczko, Jonathan H. Keith, Lyz Liddell, Thomas J. Phillips, Alistair J. Rigg, Alex Riggs, Loren Sieg, Neil Spicer, Todd Stewart, Rachel Ventura, Michael D. Welham, Linda Zayas-Palmer.


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Lucas Gandel attended the 16th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality which took place in Nantes (France) from October 9th to 13th. Kitware … Read More
Lucas Gandel attended the 16th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality which took place in Nantes (France) from October 9th to 13th. Kitware … Read More
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As a teenager I read the usual dystopic novels: The Handmaid's Tale, 1984, A Brave New World. Somehow I managed to omit John Wyndham from my nerdy reading list. What a mistake. Thanks to my favourite nerdy TV show (ABC's First Tuesday Book Club) I picked up The Chrysalids, and I'm glad I did. It is an inventive post-apocalyptic story that had me completely hooked.
The Chrysalids is set a few thousand years in the future, after what is strongly indicated to be a nuclear disaster. It is a coming of age story of David Strorm. David lives on a farm, on something akin to a frontier landscape, society having being reduced to a pre-industrial form. There is a memory of the 'old people', a technologically advanced society who were all but destroyed by what they know only as 'Tribulation'. Wyndham creates a strong set of rules that David's community live by; they practice a fundamentalist form of Christianity, one that is obsessed with the 'true image'. Genetic mutation is common, but also hunted out and destroyed. Nearby are the fringes: land that is wild, where no pure strains can be found. Humans that are found to be mutations are sterilised and abandoned to the fringes. David and a small group of other children are telepaths, something they realise they must conceal if they are to avoid that fate.
David's father, a prominent man in his community, takes his religion seriously, hunting out genetic mutation in his crops and household with zeal. We learn the fate of some of those not lucky enough to fit the norm; in particular the story of a mother whose newborn has a small mutation is a heartbreaking moment. As it is told through the eyes of a young boy we are spared the gruesome details, nonetheless, the sense of danger Wyndham creates for his protagonist feels very real. Wyndham also hints at a wider world - different communities in other places who also survived 'Tribulation'. David's uncle (and confidant) Axel, has travelled as a sailor, and is unable to follow the orthodoxy of their community.
most of them - whether they have seven fingers, or four arms, or hair all over, or six breasts, or whatever it is that's wrong with them - think that their type is the true pattern of the Old People, and anything different is a Deviation….You start asking yourself: well, what real evidence have we got about the true image?
Wyndham's world building is excellent, but it is his characterisations that really make this book interesting. David himself is an atypical lead in that he is often unable to do the right thing, occasionally cowardly, and unprepared when he really shouldn't be. It is the small characters though, that really make this book. Wyndham imbues minor characters with a sense of humanity, and creates real pathos, such as the aforementioned mother and child. One of the most interesting examples of this are the other telepath children: despite making only the briefest of physical appearances, some have a strong presence.
I've agonised a little over the ending, not being completely satisfied as it is dangerously close to deus ex machina. When I began to see it coming I felt bitterly disappointed. Thankfully Wyndham saves the book by not tying up every storyline neatly. While for some characters the ending is happy, the reality that others are left to face is dark and dangerous. Even the 'happy' ending leaves us asking some moral questions.
While it is certainly a novel of its time, it also asks questions that are relevant today. While we probably aren't so concerned about nuclear apocalypse, we do face huge environmental challenges that could have similar impacts. Wyndham also asks us to think about who we will tolerate in our society: where does mutation end and evolution begin? How 'superior' are we as beings? Crucially, how do we treat those we deem 'lesser' beings to ourselves? Religious fundamentalism is probably even more of an issue in our society than it was when the book was written. People like David's father are on our news every night.
When so many science fiction classics date badly, Wyndham's imagined future seems horribly plausible. The book is short and fast paced, and the characters are strong. It is an enjoyable read, that still makes you think about the society we live in, or want to live in.


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Topic Page: Dili (Timor-Leste)
Capital, chief port, and main commercial centre of East Timor, situated on the Ombai Strait on the northern coast; population (2002 est) 49,900. Coffee, cotton, rice, sandalwood, copra, and hides are the chief exports, while industries include soap, perfume, pottery, and textiles, as well as crafts such as basketry and sandalwood carving.
Dili became the capital of East Timor in 1769 during Portuguese colonial rule, was from 1976 the capital of the Indonesian province of Timor Timur. In 1999 it became the capital of the emerging independent state of East Timor. It was The inhabitants are mainly Timorese and Atonese, though there are also Portuguese, Eurasian, and Arab minorities.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili dates from 1988 and is reputed to be the largest cathedral in South East Asia. The city has an airport and there are road links to Maubara and Atapupu to the west and to Manatuto and Tutuala to the east.
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Think your computer has a virus or malware? Lets start by answering the question – what is malware? The 'mal' in 'malware' means 'malicious' – but it's even worse than that. By malicious, we're talking about computer programs like viruses, spyware, trojans, worms and everything else that infiltrates our systems without our consent and causes all sorts of problems.
Here at Sydney IT Assist, malware is one of the most common computer problems we see each and every day. And believe us, malware might not just be a nuisance like a spam-sending trojan, or a pain like a slow-working or temporarily inoperable computer. Malware and computer viruses can damage hardware, delete or transfer your precious data, and even bring down an entire corporate network.
In short, malware is not only 'malicious', it can even be catastrophic.
If you're reading this article on your computer, likely you're already thinking 'Does my computer have a virus?' If so, you'll need to look out for those typical computer malware and virus symptoms. Here's 4 ways to tell if your computer has malware.
1. It's running slow
A slow computer is often a matter of opinion, but if yours has suddenly or dramatically slowed down, that's a very common sign of malware. Keep in mind there are a number of reasons for a slow computer, so although you don't need to panic you should investigate it further.
Sometimes, you will notice that even if you're not doing anything that is particularly resource-heavy, malware will cause your hard drive to work hard, your RAM to fill up and your internet connection to clog up like crazy.
2. Pop-ups are popping up everywhere
While a pop-up – normally an advert that requires closing – probably just means you've visited a legitimate (albeit annoying) website, lots and lots of them are a bad sign.
It's also important to realise that pop-ups caused by 'adware' are not just annoying, the cause can be incredibly hard to remove from the system and the potential damage can be much worse than just a bad mood.
3. Regular system crashes
We've all seen that occasional but dreaded 'blue screen of death', and we've all had a computer simply not behave itself. And it doesn't necessary mean malware is the cause.
But if it's happening a lot, especially in conjunction with other weird problems like program crashes, it might not be a simple software or hardware problem – it could be malware. Often, the designer of the malware doesn't necessary want to display ads or steal your information, they just want to ruin your day, corrupt your files and generally wreck your computer.
4. Strange internet behaviour
We've covered pop-up ads, but that's not all malware will do to affect your internet browsing.
One clear warning sign is that when you try to use your regular search engine, let's say Google, you'll actually be taken somewhere else. Or perhaps there are unfamiliar new toolbars on your browser, your home page is suddenly different, or you receive an odd message from a Facebook friend asking you to click an unfamiliar link.
My computer has malware! Now what?
You can try to remove the malware yourself using antivirus software programs, if your computer operating system is still accessible. Just run a full scan and follow instructions if malware is found. It's a good idea to restart your computer and run another scan with a different tool see if any additional malware is found.
Once your computer is clean of malware you don't want it coming back! Update your operating system, browser and software applications, then reset all passwords.
If your computer is on a company network or connected to a server then contact your business IT support specialist as soon as possible to stop the malware spreading across the network.
Luckily, while the average malware perpetrator is pretty smart, some experts are even smarter – like the guys at Sydney IT Assist. We have all the latest and greatest tools, techniques, knowledge and advice to remove malware quickly, and then keep it from coming back.
So, no symptoms means no malware – right?
Well, not exactly. Some malware inhabit your computer with the intention of using it for nefarious purposes ongoing. If you knew about this, you would likely call in our guys to fix it. There are a few ways to detect malware that is trying to hide, like booting from a USB drive, scanning for listening ports or looking for processes that we know don't belong in your operating system. We can even put devices in your business network that look for malware traffic both incoming and outgoing.
So if your trusty computer is all of a sudden behaving more like a hospital patient, get in touch today and let Sydney IT assist nurse it back to health.


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Our six-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with learning clay basics and expand to cover creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be covered include: centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decorating/glazing. Students will also assist […]Find out more »


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A Soldier Who Killed An Ant
A soldier in the middle east
Aimed a gun at an ant' s head
Bang! And shot it mercilessly right through
Leaving rules and conscience apart.
Oh! But it was so blessed mission
baptized by the congress
and our bootlickers
So much spark it had in all
And what then?The ant blown up
Into the air it vanished
Cold morning so early
..Christmas time
No need, my friend, for that sorrow
Those crocodile tears
Look in the hole the bullet made there.
Amen. The truth is told in many Holy Books. The Golden Rule is in every one of them. It is God's greatest law. I believe in Christianity it reads close to - "Love your God above all else "and" love your neighbor as yourself". Yet it is not held the highest but "recruitment" seems to be the highest.
We pray, "Our Father, Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, YOUR will be done, YOUR kingdom come (here) as it is in heaven..."
Heaven is not on this Earth but must come - in whatever explanation people want but we are told by The Teacher to pray as this.
We can merely look at the people for whom people vote to see that, for the time being anyway, whoever holds the best propaganda holds the crown. Give people freedom to be self-indulgent, sexually indulgent, idol indulgent - they will indulge and paint it all with the brightest colors.
Jesus does not and did not have a religion. He was indeed from Jewish ancestry. If someone is looking for an argument about how God or politics - good luck.
I'm 64 years of age. I'm a Vietnam Veteran. I wish all those who wish to "set me straight about God, my country, and politics" - good luck with that.
I wish your writing and all of your lives to prosper. That's that Golden Rule that every religion has and every religion finds it the hardest to keep.
I keep God's greatest law to the best of my ability and try to stay anchored in the truth.
But this world is a slippery slope. This world is "rigged" in some fashion.
Truth should be celebrated. Truths should be in abundance instead of the lies that bombard and distort.
We have the same "leadership" today as when Jesus was tempted and the same leadership since recorded history.
If Earth was not under an evil hand when Jesus lived then Jesus would not have been offered a role in the "leadership".
I've worn many hats. I've seen way too much to put faith in this world and people.
Mickey Dee.. so true.. and that is world domination. To bad religion isn't about peace.
Religion is used against man.
This world is under the same leadership it was 3,000 years ago at least. That is what written history tells us.
I see the main purpose of religion is to recruit more people to the religion.
The religious, the atheists, the moral, and the immoral, and all in between are being taken in by the TWO parties which have one goal.
all actions bring reactions .. until all sides will recognize the rights of others .. the right to freedom and peaceful co-existence, there will never be peace in the world .. religion in all forms has caused more deaths in world history than any other cause. Whether islamic or christian..
And a butterfly flapped its wing...
James , obama has been in office for 5 .. yes FIVE Years .. I know you love him because he is sympathetic to everyonr but Americans , but he is the person who has kept most of the people who George Bush had in power still there.! George Bush is gone ...please stop blaming him for our troubles for the last five years . The trith is that bObama has suppressed our economy with rehgulations and is in the process of slowly eroding all Americans rights , you have been reading the liberal blogs to much my friend .. he has you blinded , if he was so goood why did he not help the popular revolt in Iran when he had a chance ? Why did he not help the libiyans when they needed help ? Why isn't he helping the people of SYRIA?? Why Isn't he helping the people of SYRIA.. ????why is he hurting the American people by not approving pipelines that create jobs .. Why doesn't he free the enteprenuers to start economic progress which would help all of the world.? Because he is an elitist who wants to change the world according to what he thinks the Americans have done to the rest of the world .. thats why we have no economic progress in the world, because the world goes according to how the UNITED STATES goes. .. Why are India and China known as the biggest polluters in the world .? you don't know the truth of the world because you have to take your OBAMA blinders off.
we are all human beings , religion has killed more people on this earth than any other cause or event , that is where we must begin.. to tell me about religion ....to justify why muslims do evil to one another is just repeating the obvious.
my friend ..
thank you for this great discussion.
So .. you blame american society for hubpages applying the rules to your work thatthey apply to everyone else. What baffles me is you are Morroccan and you continue to rant for syria , blaming everyone else for letting this genocide happen and when and if the U.S does take action thwey will be blamed for not doing enough or doing too much,, which is it ,,? The U.S. should just stay out of that mess and let the people sort it out . Just like here in America... people have voted Obama in and now they see the wolf in sheeps clothing that he really is .. killing the economy , paying off his cronies, the people are struggling but he takes vacations in Africa .. America is considered weak now ..by the russians ,the chinese and the rest of the world because of Obama . .. so we have our own problems ..why should we forget our problems to fix someone else's country .?
free of stereotypes and prejudices.. ??? now that is open to debate... for if you can not listen to others opinions isn't that a prejudice.? You then go on to stereotype Americans and demean their writing in particular .. which is shallow and delusional .
thanks for insight .!
Hmmm.. James, I fear you are getting caught up in the politics of the war and losing your writing voice trying to express your outrage while losing your following.
but that is just my opinion..


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Five Healthy Habits That Can Help You Live Longer
Today, I want to share with you five habits that can have a profound impact on your life. Doing all five of these habits can potentially extend your life by 12 to 14 years longer than a peer who doesn't do any of them.
That's a pretty significant chunk of time.
Now, you may think that life expectancy in the United States is already pretty good. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
Americans Rank 31st for Life Expectancy Worldwide
As one of the richest nations in the world, we have the potential to also be one of the healthiest nations. However, the average life expectancy in the United States is shorter than that of almost all other high-income countries, ranking just 31st for life expectancy worldwide. (1)
So, why is our relatively wealthy nation underperforming on health?
Spending Money on Healthcare Doesn't Make Us Healthier
The United States ranks second in the world for health expenditures, as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP). In 2015 alone, we spent an average of $9,535 per capita, which is equivalent to 16.8 percent of our GDP spent on health expenditures. (2)
You would think spending the most on healthcare would mean we also have the healthiest population, but spending more doesn't mean we're healthier.
Why exactly is that?
The answer lies in how we spend our healthcare dollars. The U.S. healthcare system focuses primarily on drug discoveries and disease treatment rather than prevention.
Prevention is Key to Good Health and Longevity
While our healthcare system is quite good as treating diseases, the truth is, the best way to treat diseases is to prevent them in the first place. After all, the most common and costly diseases are usually preventable ones.
For example, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer can often be prevented, or at least delayed until much later in life, based on environment and lifestyle.
In fact, research generally supports the idea that only 5 to 10 percent of cancer cases are attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90 to 95 percent are a result of environmental and lifestyle factors. (3)
Similarly, additional research has shown that people with a high genetic risk of cardiovascular disease who follow a healthy lifestyle have a 46 percent lower risk of a coronary event, compared to those who follow an unhealthy lifestyle. (4)
So, what lifestyle factors can provide the most health benefit anyway?
These Five Habits Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
Researchers at Harvard University recently completed a data analysis, in which they used complex and thorough data sets collected over 34 years, to predict an individual's life expectancy at the age of 50.
They found that adopting all five of the following healthy habits would extend a man's life by an average of 12.2 years and a woman's life by 14 years beyond that of a peer who doesn't do any of these habits. (5)
The five habits identified in their study, published in the medical journal Circulation, are:
Based on the data analysis, men who adopt these five healthy habits have a total life expectancy of 87 years, while those who don't adopt any of the habits have a life expectancy of just 75 years. Similarly, women who adopt all five healthy habits have a life expectancy of 93 years, while those who don't have a life expectancy of just 79 years. (5)
How to Build These Habits into Your Life Now
Let's take a look at each of these five habits, how they are defined by the Harvard study, and what you can do to make them a part of your life.
Based on the AHEI, you should strive to eat more vegetables (at least five servings daily), fruit (at least four servings daily), whole grains (2-3 servings daily), nuts and legumes (at least one serving daily), and polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3-fatty acids (at least 250 mg of EPA and DHA daily). On the flip side, you should aim to eat and drink fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, red meat, sodium, and alcohol. (7)
Final Thoughts
When all is said and done, what matters most is improving the quality of life, not just delaying death. The good news is that all five of the healthy habits that can contribute to a long life, also contribute to a high-quality life. In addition to the five healthy habits, which focus on your physical care, remember to also do what you can to care for your mind and spirit: reduce stress, surround yourself with the people you love, and make time to do things you enjoy.
Wishing you health and wellness,
Dr. Zivich
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I added your website into my bookmarks!
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Validation of an Index of Neutropenia (D-index) in Febrile Neutropenic Cancer Patients (Dindexval)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00982540
Recruitment Status : Terminated (Low accrual)
First Posted : September 23, 2009
Last Update Posted : January 29, 2014
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The main objective of this study is to test prospectively the performance of an algorithm stratified by an index based on neutrophil counts in association with galactomannan assay and image tests to start an antifungal early therapy (empirical/preemptive) in neutropenic patients. Ths specific objectives are to determine the overall incidence of invasive fungal infections, use of antifungal agents, duration of hospitalization and mortality in this cohort, and to evaluate if this strategy is associated with a reduction in the expected use of antifungal agents if a classical empiric antifungal strategy was used, without an increase in the incidence of invasive fungal infections.
This is a prospective, non randomized, non comparative study. Patients aged ≥ 18 years are eligible if they have acute leukemia, myelodysplasia or other baseline disease submitted to chemotherapy or to allogeneic stem cell transplantation with an expected duration of neutropenia (neutrophil count <500cells/mm³) of at least 10 days. Exclusion criteria are patients with and a past history of or invasive mold infection and those who do not want to participate. The study has no comparator arm. However, the investigators intend to determine if the algorithm based on the D-index would result in a 50% reduction in the use of antifungal agents, if all patients with persistent fever and neutropenia received empiric antifungal therapy. Based on our database of ~2,000 episodes of febrile neutropenia, 36% of patients had persistent fever between days 4 and 7 of antibiotics and would receive empiric antifungal therapy. A total of 105 patients will be needed to demonstrate a 50% reduction in antifungal use if the investigators compared this cohort with a matched control historical cohort (alpha = 5%, beta = 20%).
|Condition or disease
|Invasive Fungal Infections Invasive Aspergillosis Invasive Fusariosis
|Drug: caspofungin as preemptive antifungal therapy
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|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
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|28 participants
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|Official Title:
|Empirical Antifungal Treatment in Neutropenic Patients Stratified by Risk: Prospective Validation of an Algorithm Based on the D-index
|Study Start Date :
|February 2010
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|November 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|December 2013
No Intervention: preemptive
Patients with persistent fever and neutropenia despite appropriate antibacterial therapy
Drug: caspofungin as preemptive antifungal therapy
70 mg day 1 followed by 50 mg/day IV
- Incidence of suspected and documented mold infection, use of anti mold therapy, duration of hospitalization and death rate. [ Time Frame: At the end of the episode of febrile neutropenia ]
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Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 years or more
- acute myeloid leukemia or myelosysplasia undergoing induction remission or consolidation therapy
- allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients
Exclusion Criteria:
- prior invasive mould infection
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00982540
|Univ. Fed. Rio de Janeiro
|Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 21941913
|Responsible Party:
|Marcio Nucci, Associate Professor, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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|September 23, 2009 Key Record Dates
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|January 29, 2014
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|January 2014
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Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.
Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.
Doubt is like a current you have to swim against, one that saps your strength.
Blame it on the buzz.
You have brought me back to myself.
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The chains that break you, are the chains that make you. And the chains that make you, are the chains you break.
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