text: Tools and Equipment Print Are Saunas and Steam Rooms Good for Your Health? By Malia Frey Updated November 06, 2019 PeopleImages / Getty Images More in Fitness Tools and Equipment Beginners Motivation Sports Nutrition Fitness Trends Running Strength Walking Workouts Cardio Flexibility Yoga Pilates Health and Safety View All Have you ever wondered about the health benefits of using a sauna or steam room? Many of us enjoy these treatments at our local health club or spa because they feel good after a tough workout or a long day at the office. But it turns out that using these heated rooms can provide certain health and medical advantages, as well. But in the sauna vs. steam room debate—which treatment wins? Steam Room What Is a Steam Room? A steam room—sometimes called a Turkish-style bath— provides moist heat. These rooms are usually made from tile (or sometimes another non-porous material like glass or plastic) and are airtight to trap all of the moisture that is created by a steam generator. When you enter a steam room, you'll immediately notice the presence of steam both on your skin (it will feel damp) and in the air, which often feels thick. Steam rooms are designed to accommodate 95 to 100 percent humidity. The temperature in a steam room may range from 100 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, but it may feel warmer because of the high humidity. In some steam rooms, you'll find a spray bottle of eucalyptus oil or another scent to enhance your steam experience. Because steam rises, you'll find that sitting higher in a steam room provides more intense heat and steam. Sitting lower in a steam room offers less steam and heat. Steam Room Health Benefits Anyone who has spent time in a steam room will immediately see benefits to the skin. Moisture helps the skin to look refreshed and dewy in the short term. But the benefits don't end there. Moist heat may help relieve symptoms of colds and congestion (especially when combined with eucalyptus oil) and people with sore muscles often feel relief after sitting for a few minutes in a steam room. Studies have shown that moist heat is more effective than dry heat for relieving delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), the muscle pain that often occurs in the days after a hard workout. Lastly, many steam room users will tell you that the experience helps to reduce stress. Some even describe it as a "high." It's hard to say, however, if the steam actually reduces stress or the simple act of sitting quietly for ten minutes provides that benefit. Steam Room Health Risks According to a published report, "In the damp conditions of steam baths and whirlpools, sweat does not easily evaporate. Stifling the means for dissipation of heat drives the skin temperature up, which in turn increases the core temperature" Therefore, many of the risks of using a steam room are associated with the high heat and moisture. Some people (especially those not accustomed to steam heat) may experience dizziness, nausea, or in severe cases fainting while using a steam room. Experts advise that you stay hydrated, limit your time in the room to a few minutes (especially when you are new to the experience) and avoid using these heated rooms when you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or certain medications. You may also find that using a steam room after a meal causes increased dizziness. It is also never wise to exercise in a steam room as it will further increase your core temperature. Women who are pregnant and those with certain heart conditions should avoid using a steam room. If you're not sure if a steam room is safe for you, speak to your physician for further guidance. If you are using a steam room for weight loss, you're likely to be disappointed. While sweating in a steam room may cause short-term weight loss due to lost water weight, the pounds will return once your body is rehydrated. Sauna Room A traditional sauna provides dry heat. Depending on the sauna you use, you might experience moisture as low as 10 percent or as high as 60 percent. The amount of moisture you experience is often dependent on the sauna style you choose. Some saunas allow you to increase the humidity by pouring water on rocks to create steam. Different Types of Sauna The North American Sauna Society describes the most common types of saunas. A wood-burning sauna uses rocks or wood to produce heat and is closest to the traditional Finnish sauna. Users can modify the amount of heat in the room by adjusting the rate of burn.An electric sauna creates heat with a wall or floor mounted electric heater. You can usually find a remote control with a temperature display to adjust the heat to your desired temperature.A wooden manufactured sauna room is a freestanding or modular unit often made out of different types of wood including western red cedar, Nordic white spruce, aspen, alder, hemlock, or pine.A smoke sauna utilizes a wood-burning stove to heat rocks in a room without a chimney. After the heating process is complete, the room is ventilated before users enter it. Infrared saunas are often described as infrared heat therapy rooms. In these rooms, heating elements reflect heat in the form of light directly onto a user's body. Infrared saunas (or far-infrared saunas) are often used by athletes or by those trying to gain exercise-like benefits. Far-infrared saunas are also the type often used in studies evaluating cardiovascular benefits of sauna. Sauna Room Health Benefits Researchers have been studying the impact of sauna use on cardiovascular health and other outcomes. According to a report published by the Mayo Clinic, some studies have shown a modest impact on chronic conditions including high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, headache, type 2 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Regular sauna use may also help you live longer. One long-term study of nearly 2,300 men published in Annals of Medicine reported that while frequent sauna usage was independently associated with reduced mortality risk, frequent sauna usage combined with increased cardiovascular fitness provided additional survivor benefits. Frequent use was defined as 3-7 sauna visits per week. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health reports that sauna use may increase the benefits you gain from regular exercise. In a published article, Dr. Adam Rindfleisch, UW Health Family Medicine physician, says that sauna therapy is beneficial after exercise to soothe and relax the muscles. "Exercise is a form of active, internally-induced sweating, and a sauna is a form of restful externally-induced sweating," he says, suggesting that it's important to use the sauna as an addition to exercise rather than a replacement for exercise. Sauna Health Risks Using a sauna requires the same common sense as using a steam room, as high heat can cause faintness or dizziness. Pregnant women, especially those in the early stages of pregnancy are generally advised to avoid high heat and should speak to their physician before considering the experience. Also, Dr. Adam Rindfleisch advises that "People with a high-risk medical history—including kidney disease, liver failure or cardiac conditions—may not be able to use sauna therapy." He suggests that everyone should check with their physician before using a sauna. Sauna or Steam Room Alternatives In addition to a traditional sauna or steam room, there is an alternative that celebrities and beauty bloggers have made popular: the urban sweat lodge. A sweat lodge experience is similar to a steam room session but varies in a few significant ways. For example, at Shape House locations in California and New York, clients spend 55 minutes wrapped in an infrared cocoon—a sweat blanket that uses FAR infrared heat to increase your temperature to 150 degrees. FAR infrared energy penetrates the body approximately four to six inches, heating you from the inside out, as opposed to the outside in. This means you reach a higher core temperature faster than a traditional steam room. Another significant difference between the urban sweat lodge experience and a traditional steam room is that your head is not exposed to steam. Shape House founder Sophie Chiche explains that this may help you to increase the benefits you experience from sweating. "It's a far deeper sweat because your head is out (and most of your nerve endings are in your head) you're able to stay in longer." Lastly, in a sweat lodge, you can watch television or even use your cell phone—an experience that is not likely to happen in a traditional steam room. For some users, this difference may be a benefit. Having a distraction can help you to tolerate the heat for a longer time. For others, it may be a drawback. Many people appreciate the quiet disconnection that is required in a traditional steam room. If you try an urban sweat lodge, it's important to keep the benefits of the experience in check. Many clients visit locations to lose weight. You are likely to experience weight loss in the form of water loss. But water loss is temporary. You are also likely to experience many of the other benefits that steam and sauna room users gain, such as reduced stress, improved sleep, and fresh glowing skin. However, there is little evidence to support some of the other claims made by these destinations. For example, while you may be able to rid your body of some nasty toxins, the amount of toxins that you sweat out is exceptionally small, according to studies. And your body is equipped to rid itself of toxins, without having to sweat. In addition, you may not burn as many calories as you hope while resting in a sweat lodge. While some studies have shown an increased calorie burn during activities that involve high heat, researchers have not found that the numbers are as impressive as reported by some sweat aficionados. For example, one small study suggested that extreme heat may be able to double your caloric expenditure. But laying at rest only burns about 68 calories per hour if you are a 150-pound woman. If you stay home and do housework, you are likely to burn over 200 calories per hour. And if you stay at the office and do desk work, you burn over 100 calories per hour. The calorie expenditure experienced in a sweat lodge has also been called into question by scientists. While your body is likely to burn extra calories managing the heat, there is little (if any) peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support the calorie counts promoted by some locations. The Bottom Line Even though the difference between sauna and steam room is fairly simple (one is dry and one is moist), your visit to a steam room may feel more intense than a visit to a sauna. The author of a comparison published in Physician and Sportsmedicine describes the difference. "A steam bath feels hotter than a sauna because the steam helps prevent sweat from evaporating and because of humid air stores more heat than does dry air. In addition, when the steam vapor hits the skin, it condenses, with the sweat already on the skin, to release what is known as the heat of condensation. A sauna, on the other hand, has low humidity, so the body's core temperature stays cooler, even though the temperature range is about 170° to 190°F." But since both the sauna and the steam room provide benefits, the one that you choose is up to you. Both experiences are likely to help reduce stress and increase the enjoyment of your gym or spa experience. But regular use is likely to produce the greatest rewards. To decide which one is better, you might want to ask yourself, which steam room or sauna is closest to me? Do I prefer dry heat or moist heat? Which facility am I likely to use on a regular basis? If you are new to the sauna or steam room, start with a short exposure and gradually increase the time you spend inside the rooms. And remember to check with your physician if you have any health concerns or if you experience dizziness or other symptoms. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get exercise tips to make your workouts less work and more fun. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial policy to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. C. Frank Consolazio, Ralph Shapiro, John E. Masterson, Philip S. L. McKinzie; Energy Requirements of Men in Extreme Heat, The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 73, Issue 2, 1 February 1961, Pages 126–134, https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/73.2.126 Crinnion WJ. Sauna as a valuable clinical tool for cardiovascular, autoimmune, toxicant-induced and other chronic health problems. Altern Med Rev. 2011;16(3):215-25. Duda M. The Medical Risks and Benefits of Sauna, Steam Bath, and Whirlpool Use. Phys Sportsmed. Published online, July 2016 Kunutsor SK, Khan H, Laukkanen T, Laukkanen JA. Joint associations of sauna bathing and cardiorespiratory fitness on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk: a long-term prospective cohort study. Ann Med. 2018;50(2):139-146. Petrofsky J, Berk L, Bains G, et al. Moist heat or dry heat for delayed onset muscle soreness. J Clin Med Res. 2013;5(6):416-25. The University of Wisconsin, Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health. Sauna-Induced Sweating Offers Many Health Benefits. 10/16/2017 Continue Reading


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Though Britney Spears might not the Queen of Facebook or Twitter, but guess what?
Britney is the new Google+ Queen!
She's officially taken the number one spot for most followers on the new social networking site, leaving out Google co-founder and chief executive Larry Page with a total of 746079 followers.
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Apartment in Plage du Midi, Cannes
Beachfront apartment at Plage du Midi with the best view in Cannes.
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 30m²
2 sleeps without shared beds, 4 sleeps with shared beds
Bedroom :
- 1 double bed
Living room
- 1 sofa bed
If you have been looking for something special with a good location for your holiday you can stop looking, for this apartment is for you.
From the living room you have an open view on the balcony and out to the sea.
Next to the living room and the fully equipped kitchen you have the bed room with a double bed.
The sofa in the living room can be converted into a double bed.
The apartment is located on the Plages du Midi, just a few minutes walk from the Old Town of Cannes and the Palais des Festivals, Croisette and all else that Cannes has to offer.
Distances (by foot)
– Beach: Just outside the door.
– Palais des Festivals: 8 min
– Bus station for the airport coaches: 8 min
– Shops for essentials and grocery: 5 min
– Bakery: 2 min
– Restaurants: Just outside the door.
Rental permit number 06029012919MX
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Baby bath Baby crib Babysitter recommendation
- Balcony
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
Elevator Energy-efficient devices
- Essentials (toilet paper, soap)
- End of stay cleaning
- Fridge
- Full Equipped Kitchen
- Hair Dryer
- Hangers
- Hoover
- WiFi Internet
- Iron
- Kids Friendly
- Linen Towels
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1. In a mug melt the butter in the microwave then add the water, vanilla and salt. Whisk well with fork.
2. Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
3. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. Depending on how gooey you want it. Careful not to overcook.
4. Enjoy the yummiest thing you can ever make in under 3 minutes in a microwave..
Omg! This is soo yummy! I am supposed to be dieting but i made this as a treat! I had about 3 thats how yummy they are! The first one i put in for a minute and it was dry nut the second one i put in for 30 seconds and its was perfecto!
Sooooo best
Yummy :)
I cooked it longer than it said , i guess it makes a difference on the type of microwave you have.. But omg best late night craving snack ever
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I just made this for me and my brother and it was soooooo delicious.
This really awesome!!!!
Update: finished it. This is going into my "favorites" file.
Making this right now. Maybe i'll put some white chocolate ships over the top and see how that works out.
Added some choc chips as well, delicious!
Amazing for 5 mins delicious
It was really good until i microwaved it for 70seconds, it burnt :(
Can i use melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder
Local ingredients but tastes yum !!
5 minute brownie in a mug!
No added sugar, wheat free, gluten free, high protein brownie for one in under 5 minutes!
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Age of Wushu Dynasty is an Android MMORPG that follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed PC MMORPG, Age of Wushu Dynasty. It aims to bring similar experiences, such as combat and adventure to Android players no matter where they are. Set during the Ming Dynasty in China, Age of Wushu Dynasty features stunning 3D graphics and real-time gameplay. The combat system features real-time combat as well as a rounded set of both defensive and offensive moves. With lots of great effects, real voiceovers and more, Age of Wushu has a lot going for it. A game built for those looking for a proper MMORPG experience on the move, Age of Wushu has a lot of promise, so let's see what it's all about.
First thing's first, players will need to download Age of Wushu Dynasty from the Play Store. When the game is launched, there's a little setup to go through, such as downloading the latest files from the server, and then users can choose their character and their kung fu school.
There are four different schools to choose, the Shaolin, the Wudang, the Emei and the Tangmen schools. Each of them can offer up either a female (not scantily-clad in ridiculous armor for once!) or a male character. They each have specific talents and moves, but the overall experience of the game will be similar no matter who you choose.
Getting started with Age of Wushu Dynasty is pretty easy, you'll be placed in a safe zone when connected to the server, and you can move around and explore by using the virtual control stick on the left.
As you can see, I chose to be part of the Wudang clan, and the first thing I'll need to do is to get involved with some quests, which are easily found from the left-hand menu.
Quests of course get more exciting and varied the further you get into the game, but one thing I appreciated was the fact that many of them are introduced with a fully-voiced introduction from someone else in the clan.
These first few quests were great at explaining to me some of the key combat systems such as the Parry system and it introduced me to the world of quality combat that Age of Wushu Dynasty has on offer.
Different schools have different combat styles which help spice things up, such as the colorful Emei school.
There are both PvE (Player vs Everyone) as well as PvP (Player vs Player) modes available in Age of Wushu Dynasty, and everything is set in this excellent scenery which looks great on Android:
Throughout playing Age of Wushu Dynasty, there are nice flares such as the rage mode attacks, which come with a special sort of attack animation.
The combat system here can be a whole lot of fun, and for those that are just getting started with the game, there are some pointers to help get used to the systems and mechanics.
There's a traditional element to Age of Wushu Dynasty when players complete a quest there's experience points given to players and a rating out of three stars.
There are even rewards given to players as well, which is a nice touch.
When playing Age of Wushu Dynasty I was beyond pleasantly-surprised, I've played my fair share of MMORPGs in my time, and am a big Elder Scrolls Online fan, but mobile MMORPGs have never cut it for me. Age of Wushu Dynasty however, seems to be just the right mix of simplicity with PC elements to deliver a great overall experience. The graphics are excellent and really help paint an exotic, fantasized picture of Ming Dynasty China, and while combat can seem a little slapstick at times it's accessible and addictive. Special moves like the Rage button and the Parry system add just a hint of the complicated controls we see in PC games, but they still fit in well with the mobile setting. I enjoyed the story quests quite a lot, and being able to play PvP online like this was refreshing, and I even tested this over a 3G connection with decent results. Altogether, this has to be one of the best action-RPGs I've played on Android, and one of the few MMORPGs out there that I actually find enjoyable.
- Speed (4/5) – Age of Wushu Dynasty runs nice and quickly, and for an MMORPG on a phone, I found few connection issues and everything ran smoothly.
- Features (5/5) – Android MMORPGs are often too ambitious or too feature-packed to be accessible, but Age of Wushu Dynasty has the right balance of combat, RPG elements and simple gameplay that we all enjoy on mobile devices.
- Theme (4.5/5) – Without doubt, Age of Wushu Dynasty is one of the better-looking MMORPG games available on Android and it channels that classic Chinese look and feel that a lot of people clearly like and it's refreshing to see female characters well-represented without ridiculous costumes as with other games like this.
- Overall (4.5/5) – While perhaps a little light on RPG features, there's more than enough on offer here for MMO fans and the Chinese Ming Dynasty setting has oodles of charm and it looks great.
- Quality look and feel with the Ming Dynasty making a nice change of pace to other MMORPG games out there.
- Different schools of Kung Fu have different attacks and move sets, offering some variety for players looking for something different.
- Combat is accessible yet varied making attacks, including defensive moves, real easy to perform on a smaller display.
- Lots of quests to undertake as well as PvP modes and more.
- Might not have enough RPG features for some people.
- Combat might not be enough like MMORPG games for some players hoping for a PC style of game.
With everything that Age of Wushu Dynasty has on offer, this is easily one of the best Android MMORPG games out there. The combat is varied and accessible, and there's a lot for players to sink their teeth in. The stunning Ming Dynasty setting looks great, and everything runs nice and smoothly for those looking for a varied and complete experience while on the go or for longer sessions at home. An altogether great experience, there's little reason not to try out and enjoy Age of Wushu Dynasty.


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With and extensive range of local award winning wines, gourmet produce, Yass Valley branded merchandise, local history books, children's books, toys, handbags, alpaca products, pottery and of course the new Yass Valley Gift Cards, we have you covered. We also offer free wrapping and hamper gift-packing with all of your purchases.
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About Diane Gilmore
Diane Gilmore is the Training Manager for ANN SACKS, a luxury tile and stone company with more than 35 showrooms and dealers across the US, Canada and the UK. Diane joined ANN SACKS in June of 2012 and has been developing training content and delivering training in a variety of modalities since that time.
Diane holds a degree in Social Science and Elementary Education from Seattle Pacific University. Diane's career began in elementary education, but shortly after moving back to her native Oregon, she quickly transitioned to the corporate training world. Her areas of training expertise include, instructional design, sales leadership, customer service, facilitation skills, recruiting and event planning, all in a wide variety of industries.
Diane's first involvement with ATD Cascadia was in approximately 2004 as the Director of Training for a large franchise company based in Portland, Oregon. When she returned to the talent development, after a short time in sales management, both a national ATD and ATD Cascadia membership were a high priority and have both been invaluable ever since.
Like so many others, in 2013 Diane answered the call to volunteer for ATD Cascadia. Initially as a member of the Learning Events Committee, but after attending her first ATD Cascadia Conference in 2014, she then transitioned to Chairperson of the Conference Committee.


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Blessings from the towering icon of our Indian Film Industry and Superstar of the Millennium Our Highly Respected Mr. Amitabh Bachchan Ji (Shahenshah) at his very own swanky bungalow. Happy to present the copy of my 2nd book "Bollywood STARS" to the legend and talk at length over tea and biscuits. Sir, Thank you for your time enjoyed the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to me. You are gem of a person with impeccable manners. God Bless You Always . . .
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CHROMA (pictured), Himalayas and I See Rivers are among the 12 artists chosen by BBC Cymru Wales and Arts Council of Wales for their Horizons talent development programme.
They are joined by Adwaith, Aleighcia Scott, Alffa, Campfire Social, Eadyth, Marged, Nia Wyn, No Good Boyo and The Pitchforks, who were each selected by a panel including tastemakers from Moshi Moshi, Drowned In Sound and PRS Foundation.
All Horizons 2018 artists will take part in various showcases throughout the year to support and highlight emerging Welsh talent and introduce them to wider audiences.
Activities will kick off at the BBC's Biggest Weekend Fringe Festival in Swansea this week, where DJ Huw Stephens will showcase some of the acts live on BBC Radio Cymru.
In the three years of the project, previous Horizons alumni include Candelas, CaStLeS, Violet Skies, Kizzy Crawford and Seazoo.
New this year, Horizons has hand-picked 12 Horizons bloggers who will help spread the word about the 12 new acts throughout 2018.
Lisa Matthews, from Arts Council of Wales, said: 'We're proud to support Horizons for a further year and see another 12 artists have a creative and potentially career changing year. There have been some incredible opportunities created so far and we're looking forward with excitement more incredible music experiences.'
Bethan Elfyn, project manager of Horizons at BBC Wales, added: 'The Welsh music scene has probably never seen such a time as this – a real explosion of creativity in so many towns and cities, and so we've been absolutely spoilt this year with the selection of talent.
'We've got an incredibly diverse shortlist of artists, and we can't wait to follow their journey for the next year. A few of the acts will be familiar names but there's also bound to be one or two musical surprises for people to discover.'


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Scots MEP Hails EU Mobile Price Cuts
The European Commission has long targeted phone companies for charging unjustifiably high roaming charges. Last year the European Commission and Parliament successfully slashed the costs operators can charge for roaming mobile calls to other EU countries. The new roaming rules were proposed by the Commission in September 2008 and received the broad support of the EU's 27 Telecoms Ministers in November last year. The vote in the European Parliament today was the last hurdle before the new roaming rules enter into force on 1 July this year - just in time for the summer holidays.
The European Parliament in Strasbourg passed the legislation overwhelmingly by 646 votes in favour, 22 votes against and 9 abstentions.
The new roaming rules will cap the price that consumers can be charged for sending a text message while abroad at 0.11 euro (compared to a current average of around 0.29 euro) thus bringing down the prices for roamed SMS by 60%. Furthermore, the new law will reduce the cost of surfing the web or downloading movies with mobile phones while abroad by introducing a wholesale cap of 1 per MB downloaded (this cap will go down to 0.80 euro in 2010 and to 0.50 euro in 2011).
Speaking from Strasbourg, Smith said:
"This is fantastic news for Scots holidaymakers and business travellers alike. Consumers will save an estimated 5 billion euros a year, leaving more holiday money in peoples' back pockets and protecting them from bill shocks. As someone who has to use their mobile abroad on a regular basis, I'll confess this is good news for me too.
"Text messaging is big business across Europe and the European Parliament has today demonstrated that it is fully committed to slashing rates and protecting EU citizens from unjustifiably high phone charges.
"With the British population sending more than one billion text messages per week, consumers can have peace of mind that they can stay in touch with their family and log on to Facebook whilst sitting on the beach for a great deal cheaper. I am delighted these measures have been passed in time for the summer holiday season."
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text: Share: Comments Print August 18, 2009 at 4:17 PM Game thread: Seattle at Detroit Posted by Jayda Evans STORM WINS: Of course it was an awkward finish with lots of sill mistakes late, like a lane violation by A-Rob, but she and Walker went bouncing to the sideline, happy about the win. Seattle clinched it 79-75 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. They finished the road trip at 1-2 and return home for a four-game stretch. Jackson had a season-high 36 points on 14 of 24 shooting. Bird had six assists and Cash had a great line with 15 points, seven boards, and six assist. The Storm had 22 assists on 25 made FGs. AUSSIE SWIPE: Jackson surprisingly found herself with the ball, dribbling down court to dish to Bird for a jumper to put Seattle ahead 75-71. Detroit answered with two made free throws, but rookie Zellous was tagged with a foul putting Shannon Johnson at the line. She made both of the shots to put Seattle up 77-73 with 21.4 remaining. Seattle very composed. And should be, they've only played a million close games this season. TIE GAME: The Shock tied the game at 67 points apiece on an old school three-point play by McWilliams, who was fouled by Little (fifth). Jackson hit a three-pointer to put Seattle back ahead. She has 35 points — a season high. TWEET THIS: Nolan (Tweety) charged over right in front of me and smacked the scorer's table hard, getting tagged for a technical with 5:22 left. Problem. Little already made the basket on the foul. It was a four-point possession for Seattle because Little made the ensuing free throw and Jackson made the tech FT. Seattle up 67-62 with 4:45 left. MS. JACKSON: The Aussie is getting nasty with back-to-back three-pointers to pull Seattle ahead 63-56. Smith missed a key, possible tying trey and then Jackson started her heroics. Seattle still needs to play solid defense down the stretch to put this game away, though. Jackson has 32 points on 13 of 22 shooting with seven boards, tying her total against LA in June. BURSE HURT: Storm players are giving the officials an evil eye as Burse is left on the floor, covering her left eye and crying. She was going for an offensive rebound and no foul was called. Seattle leads 57-53 with 7:36 remaining in the game. Robinson checked in for Burse. SO ZEALLOUS: The rookie is making and impact, hitting back-to-back baskets against Seattle's zone and forcing a turnover to help the Shock pull within 57-53 with 7:54 left in the game. LAST TAG: Wright was called for her fifth foul. They're already depleted in the backcourt and this makes it worse. Cash is checking back in, but Agler may go to Walker after all. Seattle leads 53-48 after Nolan's two made free throws ANSWER THAT: Storm back up 46-36 with 3:21 remaining in the third after beautiful plays by Cash and Jackson. Cash had a spinning layin off a feed by Bird with 4:08 on the clock and Jackson made a traditional shot underneath the basket off a feed from Bird. AFTERSHOCK: Burse was called for an offensive foul and Seattle is getting walked down in a 13-0 run to pull Detroit within 38-34. Seattle was called for two turnovers and two fouls that killed their offensive possessions. On defense, Detroit is just more aggressive in running its schemes with the other four starters starting to melt the shooting ice. There's 6:17 remaining in the third quarter after Seattle called time. HOLD UP: Smith nailed a three-pointer, her first bucket of the night, and Agler called time. Coaching her all the way back to her ABL days, he's seen this before and isn't going to let it get started — again. Seattle was a little laxed compared to the opening half. They should know better after the rough two weeks they've had. Storm leads 38-26 with 9:07 remaining in the third quarter. HALFTIME: Storm played the best defense I've seen in a while, leading 38-21 at the break. Jackson leads all scorers with 17 points while Nolan is the only Detroit starter to hit a bucket, shooting 4 of 11 for 10 points. The Shock is shooting 26.7 percent overall. LITTLE OUT: Falling to the court to gather a loose ball, Little was tagged with her fourth foul. Bad call, but it's done. More minutes for Burse, who already has three points and four boards in nine minutes. Little played 11 minutes, no points. Seattle up 36-21 with 2.9 left in the half. CASH BLOCK: Rookie Shavonte Zellous just gotta swatted by Cash. One of those, ahem, smacks that should be a ESPN highlight. Seattle is up 32-16 with 2:20 remaining in half. PUMP IT: Bird is pumping her first so it's on, again. This could be Seattle's breakthrough. It is for the opening half, at least. The Storm is on 15-2 run and leads 29-12 with 4:18 remaining in the half. BARRELING BURSE: JB checked into the game and is furthering the havoc inside the paint for Detroit. She whipped right around Ford for a layin to make the score 21-10 and Mahorn again called time. There's 7:20 remaining in the second quarter. Detroit is shooting 21.1 percent with seven turnovers. SPOTTED: Detroit would have to make cuts in order to make any moves, but former Oklahoma star Ashley Paris, who was cut by Los Angeles, is seated baseline and former Shock Barb Farris is at the other end watching the game. Seattle up 14-6 with 30 seconds left in opening quarter. GET ZELLOUS: Detroit is shooting a horrid 2 of 12 from the field. But the Storm is only up 12-6 after a driving layin by Cash. Good defense by Seattle. THUNDER STORM: Detroit was forced to call a timeout after Seattle jumped out to a 8-2 lead with 6:48 remaining. There's a blaze of fire in the player's eyes and I don't see any mistakes. They are fighting on defense, with Jackson getting a block and Little collecting a charge and big rebound. Cash, who Agler talked to yesterday about not pushing too hard, nailed her first shot and looks comfortable. Storm rookie Ashley Walker is on the court warming up with the team and could possibly play tonight after missing the past 14 matchups due to an injured right toe. Walker, who starred at California, was transitioning from the power forward to small forward position prior to suffering the injury. Because she plays along the perimeter and that's where Seattle is thin, coach Brian Agler is leaning toward using the inexperienced player. The trade deadline passed on Monday and the Storm, long stating they like their team, balked on making any moves. Agler does want to get players more rest and recognizes mental errors like the rash of turnovers lately. But he contends the players can work this out. Seattle still has a two-game lead on second place in the Western Conference despite going 5-5 in its past 10 games, including losing the past two games. Detroit is in a similar situation, 2.5-games out of the fourth and final playoff seed in the East. The Shock (9-13) has lost their past two and is 5-5 in their past 10. But, due to G Katie Smith, the Shock hasn't had trouble against Seattle. She scored 16 points in the second half of the inaugural meeting at KeyArena to help Detroit win 66-63. The Shock is 5-3 all-time against the Storm at The Palace of Auburn Hills. In a continual effort to battle injuries and get some wins, GM Cheryl Reeve traded Kristin Haynie to Sacramento in exchange for F Crystal Kelly. And the Shock signed PG Nikki Teasley earlier. Shock coach Rick Mahorn said both should see action tonight. "I see two hungry teams," Storm coach Brian Agler said. Well, let's get to the feast, then. Here are your starting lineups: STORM F Swin Cash F Lauren Jackson C Camille Little G Tanisha Wright G Sue Bird SHOCK F Katie Smith F Taj McWilliams C Cheryl Ford G Alexis Hornbuckle G Deanna Nolan Tonight's officials are Daryl Humphrey, Scott Twardoski, and June Courteau. Comments


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KARACHI - Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Karachi announces one-year postgraduate diploma in "Food Safety and Controls" from September 2012 in the department. The diploma is being announced under the European Union-funded trade related technical assistance TRTA-II programme and implemented by UNIDO. University of Karachi in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will initiate this Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in order to develop human resource for food sector in Pakistan. The diploma of the programme will be accredited by Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS), UK. A batch of 40 students per year and total 160 candidates will be trained during two years from 2012-2014. The duration of the course will be one year based on two semesters. While talking about the objectives of the program, Chairperson – Department of Food Science and Technology said that food safety is a scientific discipline that teaches handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food borne illnesses. In Pakistan, the food safety control system is very weak. At present the only dedicated food safety training courses being offered in Pakistan are HACCP and ISO 22,000. The PGD-Food Safety & Controls being very comprehensive in its contents and design will be more effective in producing technically sound and academically qualified experts, which will strengthen the trade capacity building process of the country, create employment by enhancing export, protect consumer by improving the safety status of food, facilitate Pakistan's capacity to integrate into global trade and hence improve overall economy. The candidates having Masters/BS four-year degree in pure and applied sciences will be eligible for admission, however they will be required to appear in pre-entry test, consisting of two components: general and technical. Final selection of candidates will be based on their entry test performance, academic record and interview.
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Real-Time PCR Workshop 2018
– November 15, 2018 –
Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is the state-of-the-art technology for quality testing of food and feed as well as for the analysis of environmental samples. Using qPCR, bacteria, fungi, viruses, animal species, GMO and allergens can be quickly and reliably detected, identified and quantified.
In a joint workshop of Roche Diagnostics and BIOTECON Diagnostics, we would like to share our expertise of many years in the field of qPCR with you. In a hands-on training you will learn how this technology can be successfully implemented or optimized in your laboratory.
For a detailed program of the workshop, please refer to registration page.


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Raven is a thief, a scavenger and a low-level criminal.
She is also dead.
Or at least that is the only logical explanation she can come up with when she finds herself thrown in a world with two moons and an actual sun. Not to mention a ridiculous thousand-year-old prophecy that claims that a savior will emerge to fight the darkness and save the world.
Raven has no desires to be a hero or to fight anything that can actually kill her but how can a person who has nothing turn down the offer of endless riches, powers and oh, being the true ruler of the world?
The plan is simple. Get crowned. Kill the big bad darkness.
One small problem.
Not everybody is so eager to be saved.
Working on The Time Guardian: The Chosen
The first book I wrote took me 3 years. The second one – 1 year. This one took less than 6 months to write so I am either getting better at this writing thing or my ideas are becoming more and more inspiring 😀
Anyway, this is my first story that started with an idea about a character rather than plot. Most of my stories are plot-driven. First thing that comes to me is the plot, the unexpected twist, the world even. The characters come later and are slowly molded to fit it. With this story all I had when I started was a single character and she shone so bright so I let her do whatever she wanted. She didn't disappoint.
If you know me or my writing then you know I am unhealthily sarcastic and I always say inappropriate things in most tense situations. It's how I cope with stress and other emotions. I think that Raven is the embodiment of that side of me along with some cool powers and absolutely no filter. It was so fun writing from her head that I even enjoyed writing from 1st person POV.
The story started small and I had planned to keep it this way. One book for this, maybe two, max three. Now I have book 1 finished, book 2 in the works and book 3 being planned in the back of my mind. Not sure if I can wrap it up in three but the story grew so much, the details started falling into place and the twists became so delicious that I can't wait for people to read it.
Favorite Quotes:
"I hurried to join the packed street ignoring the curious glances coming my way. Nothing to see here, just a regular person jumping off a building. Move along."
"Men always want power and they don't like it when it is taken from them."
"I came to see The Chosen in flesh. Thousand of years of prophecies, I had to have a look." He continued, laughing. "You're smaller than I thought." Before I thought it through I threw the knife at him. It should have hit him in the shoulder, he shouldn't have had time to react. But he did. He literally took a single step aside and the blade missed him by a hair. The knife landed on the floor coming to a stop. He turned back to look at me, brows raised.
"You have some nerve, girl." He said, his voice now more threatening than amused.
"You're so stubborn if you stand next to a wall the wall will probably give up and crumble." He said with a sigh.
"Thank you."
"It wasn't a compliment."
"You lied to me." I told Erin just as she was throwing my hand over her shoulder. "Again. You're fired."
"You need to be paying me in order to fire me." She grunted as both of them helped me to the small group of people waiting for us.
"Thanks for the advice, kid. Now go to bed before you fall off the tower and leave me to explain to your brother how you've turned into a pancake."
"What's a pancake?" He asked, ignoring my threat. I didn't even think he understood the threat part.
"It's a… Nevermind. Just go to bed."
"You're weird." He giggled, getting to his feet. "You say funny stuff."
"Yeah, too bad nobody in this world gets it." Apart from a nine-year-old. I had just realized I had the most honest conversation in my life with a child. Puts things in perspective, eh? "Good night, don't let the bedbugs bite."
"What?" Errek said, stopping by the door. I sighed inwardly.
"Nevermind. Go away, kid."


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After an extensive look at the 2017 frost damage in Muscadet, Anjou and Touraine, we come finally to the vineyards in Centre. These included some of the Loire Valley's most famous appellations, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, as well as the less-widely appreciated Menetou-Salon, Reuilly, Quincy and the like.
I spoke first with Stéphane Gerardin, of Henri Bourgeois. This long-established family firm is based in Chavignol, and is best known for its various cuvées of Sancerre, but they have vines dotted across many of the other Centre appellations, and through their work as a négociant they take fruit from many other regions.
Stéphane told me, "The frost particularly hit Pouilly this year. It also affected various spots around Sancerre, but – like last year – not as bad as Pouilly. Our vines suffered significant damage despite the collective efforts of the vignerons to fight the frost. We lit fires and burnt candles or bales of straw at the end of the night to try to warm the air around the vines, and we moved the air using wind turbines where possible. It is sadly too soon to estimate the level of damage, but it is clear that the harvest will be reduced". It seems that the northern and eastern sectors were worst hit, including Sainte-Gemme, Sury-en-Vaux, Maimbray, Chaudenay, Verdigny and Thauvenay, with some vineyards 100% damaged.
Also in Sancerre, Thibaut Boulay and I spoke a week ago about the situation there. Thibaut is the son of Gérard Boulay. "It is always difficult to state the exact proportion of buds killed by the frost. In Chavignol, the slopes have been relatively spared. It is at the base of the slopes that the damage is most marked. On these vulnerable parts, we can estimate a loss of 20% to 25%". Thibaut was another to highlight the more significant damage in Pouilly this year. "The damage sadly seems more significant there, despite the measures taken".
The level of damage in Pouilly is made plain by a bulletin released locally, which Stéphane forwarded to me. "In Pouilly at least one-third of the vineyard has had more than 80% damage, and one-third has between 30% and 70% damage". This seems very extensive, at a similar level to the damage done in Montlouis.
Looking elsewhere, I also spoke to Bertrand Minchin (pictured above), of La Tour Saint-Martin. It was last Thursday that we spoke. "Up until today the vineyards of Menetou-Salon have been spared. It is not the case in Valençay though, where I have lost two-thirds of my red crop, and one-third of the white". Sadly, even with Menetou-Salon spared, I am sure the loss of a large percentage in Valençay, especially taking into account the frost damage also suffered last year, will make things difficult for Bertrand.
The vignerons of Centre-Val-de-Loire, and indeed all those along the Loire Valley, and of course those who have suffered in other regions in France and Germany, remain foremost in my thoughts this week.


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Epix is pushing forward their planned Alfred Pennyworth television series, with filming possibly beginning this fall. The series, titled Pennyworth, will serve as a prequel focusing entirely on the character of Alfred Pennyworth, giving an unprecedented look into the Batman character's backstory and life before his career at Wayne Manor.
Plans for the Pennyworth prequel series were revealed last month. Bruno Heller, executive producer and showrunner on Fox's current Batman prequel series, Gotham, will be heading the Pennyworth series, which was given a straight-to-series order by Epix. Another one of Gotham's executive producers and directors, Danny Cannon, will also work on Pennyworth. However, while the two series share a showrunner and director, Gotham and Epix's Pennyworth prequel will not be connected in any way. Reportedly set in the 1960s, the series will follow the young Alfred as he lives his life in London following his experience with the S.A.S., Great Britain's secret forces. The show will see Pennyworth go into business with Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne, as the two begin a "secret company" together. The first season will be comprised of 10 episodes.
Related: What Movie & TV Show Panels To Expect at SDCC 2018
Omega Underground reports that Epix is considering a fall production start on Pennyworth. Epix is also considering pushing production back to start in the winter. Filming is thought to begin in the United Kingdom, given the series' London setting.
Previous onscreen depictions of Pennyworth include Michael Caine's now iconic performance as the Wayne's butler in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy and Jeremy Irons' recent take on the character with Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While these iterations of Alfred Pennyworth have all been on the older side, this planned television prequel would afford a rare look into a younger Pennyworth and reveal exactly how he came into the service of the Waynes, a question that has not been answered in any true depth by previous works that included the character.
This is not to forget the current television Pennyworth, played by Sean Pertwee on Gotham. The Alfred seen on Bruno Heller's current show references the character's past perhaps more than any other onscreen version of Alfred that has previously been portrayed, and Pertwee's performance is regularly praised by fans and television critics. The character then appears to be in good hands with showrunner Bruno Heller.
Though Batman fans can get their fix of the Wayne's butler on the small screen with Gotham, it won't be so for long. Gotham was renewed for its fifth and final season in May, and the last installment of the FOX series begins filming this July. Actress Camren Bicondova (Selina Kyle on Gotham) revealed earlier this month that season five will have a shorter episode length as well, with Gotham's final season including ten episodes as opposed to the typical 22 episode length. As Gotham is winding down, perhaps Epix's Alfred Pennyworth series will move in to take its place.
More: Alfred Pennyworth: 15 Things You Didn't Know About Batman's Butler
Pennyworth does not yet have a series premiere date.
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The pursuit of fitness is not exactly a piece of cake (in fact, there's usually very little to no cake involved). With change comes sacrifice; as the old adage goes. 'If you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you've always got.' Wise words, there.
Now, I don't want to appear condescending by listing all the obvious 'naughty' stuff. I'm pretty sure you know that pepperoni pizza and Jammie Dodgers don't heavily feature as part of a body transformation plan. Instead, let's cut to the chase; I want you to consider five habits that are often overlooked, and how these might be jeopardising your results – perhaps without you realising.
1. Overtraining
Training can become addictive, leaving you with a 'heady', even euphoric sense of achievement (that is, once you get past those initial sessions, where it feels like you're either dying, or actually dead). That'll be those endorphins kicking in – the body's natural high.
First off, well done for getting to this phase, as many never make it this far. However, it's important to emphasise that sometimes, less is more. Training for too long and/or too frequently can undo the hard work you're putting in. Without factoring in adequate rest periods, you're at risk of slipping into a catabolic state (muscle breakdown), and subjecting your body to physical stress that could damage your health. The pay off could be that you're forced to stop training altogether for a few weeks, in order to recover. Uh-oh!
Break from training for one or two days per week, and dedicate enough time per session to reach your optimal performance level – no more, and no less.
2. Lack of sleep
A lot of us are guilty of not getting our forty winks, whether it's because of work, family commitments, stress, or another reason. Remember that muscles are built during sleep, so lack of shut-eye can potentially affect your progress. Making a conscious effort to rectify this can reap dividends to your success.
3. 'Fat phobia'
Dietary fat – for the most part – has been misconstrued over the years, no thanks to its portrayal by the media. Healthy, natural fats are essential to your athleticism and well-being. They're required to maintain healthy brain and nerve cells, lubricate the joints, and assist metabolic function. The belief that they'll cause you to gain weight or are otherwise 'bad' for you, is by large, a misconception. Include good sources in your diet, such as avocados, coconut oil, nuts, and oily fish.
4. Being too zealous on the cardio front
Of course, this one is subjective to your goals. If you're training to be the next Usain Bolt, then I'd say run – run like the wind. However, if building muscle is the aim of your game, then keeping a check on your cardio work is advisable. Whilst activities like HIIT can be highly valuable in helping you to strip body fat, overdoing things can hinder mass gains. Effective training is about reaching a state of flux, whereby you avoid getting into a rut, and consistently re-evaluate aspects of your routine.
5. Cheat eating
Mixed opinions exist regarding 'cheat' days. Some fitness experts believe that a day off the diet can help you to stay on track. However, I'm of the mindset that a cheat day can easily turn into a cheat week; before you know it, you're buried underneath a pile of Crunchie wrappers (just something I heard). I just think this puts you at risk of 'falling off the fitness wagon' altogether.
So, does that mean you can only eat cleanly now for the rest of your life? No – a little bit of what your fancy does indeed, do you good. It's important to stress the little bit part of that phrase, though. I'd say enjoy a cheat meal, a dessert, or a couple of beers – once a week. Leave extended indulgences to Christmas and other such occasions. You can do it!


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St Andrews Castle and Visitors Centre Tel: 01334 477196
St Andrews Cathedral Tel: 01334 472563
St Fillan's Cave, Pittenweem Tel: 01333 311495
St Monans Windmill Tel: 01333 412934
British Golf Museum, St Andrews Tel: 01334 478880
Crail Museum and Heritage Centre Tel: 01333 450869
Fife Folk Museum, Ceres Tel: 01334 828180 The rural history of Fife.
Crail Pottery Tel: 01333 450413
St Andrews Museum Tel: 01334 412690
St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden Tel: 01334 477629
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Crail Tel: 01333 310628
Scotland's Secret Bunker, Troywood nr St Andrews Tel: 01333 310301 Cold War nuclear bunker, recently opened to the public
St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews Tel: 01334 474786
Kellie Castle and Garden, nr Pittenweem Tel: 01333 720271
Scotland's Larder, Upper Largo Tel: 01333 360414
Pan Ha', Dysart 17th Century fisher houses, restored by National Trust for Scotland.
Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkcaldy Tel: 01592 412690
Buckhaven Museum Tel: 01592 712192
Burntisland Edwardian Fair Museum Tel: 01592 412860
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery Tel: 01592 412860
Abbot House, Dunfermline Tel: 01383 733266 Heritage Centre.
Aberdour Castle Tel: 01383 860519 14th Century castle.
Culross Tel: 01383 880359 16/17th Century Royal Burgh, restored by the National Trust for Scotland.
Dunfermline Abbey and Visitor Centre Tel: 01383 739026 Benedictine Abbey, 12th Century nave.
Inchcolm Island & Abbey Tel: 01383 823332 Phone for ferry.
St Margaret's Cave, Dunfermline Tel:: 01383 314228
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline Tel: 01383 724302
Dunfermline Museum Tel: 01383 313838
Forth Bridges Exhibition, North Queensferry Tel: 01383 417759
Inverkeithing Museum Tel: 01383 313595
Pittencrieff House Museum, Dunfermline Tel: 01383 722935
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond by Dunfermline Tel: 01383 623380
Deep Sea World, North Queensferry Tel: 0930 100300 (calls cost 50p per minute)
Balmerino Abbey Ruins of a Cistercian Monastery
Falkland Palace Tel: 01337 857397 Country residence of the Stuart Monarchs.
Laing Museum, Newburgh Tel: 01337 840223
Fife Animal Park, by Auchtermuchty Tel: 01337 831830 150 different species of animal.
Lindores Abbey, Newburgh Ruins of the abbey, surrounded by gardens.
Scottish Deer Centre / Rankeilour Park, by Cupar Tel: 01337 810391.
Fife Facts
Legendary accordianist Jimmy Shand was born in East Wemyss in 1908. In 1955 his record 'The Bluebell Polka' made the Top 20.


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Here is my review for the "The Darkness". So this film is about this rich white family with many problems at home. Kevin Bacon is the dad who has cheated before and wants to again. He is tempted throughout the entire movie by his co-workers ass. The wife is stressed at home because she used to be an alcoholic and wants the taste of that sweet vodka again. The daughter is a teenage emotional bitch who wants to be skinnier and is throwing up in her bedroom in Tupperware and for some reason is keeping it underneath her bed. The son is autistic and is also a thief of Native American stones. It's a roller coaster of emotions in this drama about a rich white family and the problems they go through in life. Think Lifetime network. Oh wait and on occasion they will hear a strange noise here and there until the end of the film when some Native American spirits show up to get the rocks back the kid stole from them.Then for some reason the family calls two ladies from Mexico to help them get rid of the Native American ghosts. If I had Native American shit popping off in my house I would contact someone who was Native American, so they would know the history of the stones etc. They basically went off information from a goddamn YOUTUBE video. Meanwhile the metaphor I took, was that these two ladies were called into help clean up a rich white families mess. You figure it out bitch. Even when the family had to go stay in a hotel the lady at the counter said to them that the only room they have left was the "Presidential suite". Hahaha wtf why did that even matter? Cleary I am joking about the rich white people shit, so save you comments shit heads. Anyway this movie is literally boring as fuck and it really is about this families personal problems the whole time, with an occasional bump in the night noise here and there. I was so bored. Then in the end it cheesy as hell. This movie is a fuckin mess. It's weird and forced and cheap. The title is the worst and forgettable also. Skip this movie. Forget you even read this review. I would rather had sat in darkness for 2 hours than watch this shit again. That would be scarier. Go drink bleach instead.
The Trailer:
The Facts:
A. Kevin Bacon you should have done Footloose 2- A Haunting.
B. Directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek 2, Wolf Creek 3). Stick to wolves I guess.
C. Looking for more white people problems. The true horror is being bored.
D. The boy in the movie was played by David Mazouz who also plays Bruce Wayne on Gotham. He was not good.
E. Listen don't fuck with Native American stuff ever. This is nothing new. White people love to just pick up shit and take shit like they always owned it or it's theirs now. Leave shit alone. The kid took these rocks home. They are not his, but he acted like he owned them always. They were evil so they got what they deserved. Fuck them all. In horror movies white folks barely knock on the front door of a house they just woke in like they owned it. See "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" white people keep walking into Leatherface's house. That's called a "Home Invasion". They deserved to die.
This happens in real life too. People put a goddamn bison in the car cuz it looked cold and it exploded.
Vanessa Hudgens defaces rocks and spirits killed them
F. I wish they would have focused more on the ghosts and killed this horrible family.
G. HAHA wash your face.
H. The band THE DARKNESS should have been the demons.
I. White People Come home. Wash your sheets.


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Using HTTP service action is a bit complicated to authenticate to Sharepoint Online.
Can we have additional action called like "SharePoint - Custom REST" or something to enter REST url like _api/web/lists/ and get site lists or call other available sharepoint REST calls using users authentication?
This feature is now available - read more here: https://flow.microsoft.com/blog/share-with-sharepoint-office-365/
Hi Unte,
This is a great idea, looking forward for Microsoft to take it and develop.
You say "is a bit complicated to authenticate to Sharepoint Online", so, you are saying you authenticated indeed? because I haven`t been able to do it, can you reach me out and help me a little with this?
Thanks in advance.
This was marked as "Under Review" back in April. @KeremY could you provide an update on this idea please? Thanks!
I'm also wondering the status of this request because in one of my flow, the available sharepoint connector returns an error (The query cannot be completed because the number of lookup columns it contains exceeds the lookup column threshold enforced by the administrator) ... and the rest call to get the list items doesn't return error .. So, would be nice to use it easily - as I'm not a big flow specialist
This should have been the first SharePoint Action for Flow!


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Section I. INTRODUCTION
tered in the first and second positions of the Uni-
1. Scope.
form SMR Code format as follows:
This manual lists spares and repair parts re-
quired for performance of Aviation Unit Mainte-
nance (AVUM) of the 5 ton hydraulic aircraft hand
jack, type A-5, PN 53D22020. It authorizes the
Item procured and stocked for an-
requisitioning and issue of spares and repair parts
ticipated or known usage.
as indicated by the source and maintenance
Item procured and stocked for in-
codes. NOTE: For detailed explanation of the
surance purpose because essen-
Three Levels of Maintenance Concept, see Ap-
t i a l i t y dictates that a minimum
pendix A to this Section.
quantity be available in the supply
2. General.
This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is di-
I t e m procured and stocked and
vided into the following sections:
which otherwise would be coded PA
e x c e p t that it is deteriorative in
a. S e c t i o n Il. Repair Parts List. A list of
spares and repair parts authorized for use in the
performance of maintenance. Parts are listed in
A support item that is not stocked.
figure and item number sequence. Items are in-
When required, item will be pro-
dented when required to indicate the relationship
cured through normal supply
to the next higher assembly.
b. Section ///. Special Tools List. (Not Appli-
c. Section IV. National Stock Number and
Cannibalization or salvage may be used
Part Number Index. A list, in ascending National
as a source of supply for any items
Item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence, of all
source coded above except aircraft sup-
National stock numbers appearing in the listings,
port items as restricted by AR 700-42.
followed by a list, in alphameric sequence, of all
(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance
part numbers appearing in the listings. National
codes are assigned to indicate the levels of main-
stock number and part numbers are cross-refer-
tenance authorized to USE and REPAlR support
enced to each illustration figure and item number
items. The maintenance codes are entered in the
third and fourth positions of the Uniform SMR
3. Explanation of Columns.
Code format as follows:
i//ustration. This column is divided as fol-
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This is a loss, but if that type of effort is what Griffith has under her belt and if Wright doesn't let these silly turnovers shake all the confidence she built this season, the Storm could win a championship with just these nine players. But I'm sure they'll welcome back Jackson at practice on Thursday anyway. WRIGHT IS WRONG: Wright has done some amazing things in the game, but those turnovers are killing the Storm. She's had four in this quarter and the one with less than 35 seconds remaining was right to Powell, who streaked down the court for a would-be layin. KG fouled her, but Powell made the ensuing FTs and the Storm is down 75-74 with 21.5 seconds remaining. This is one of the more entertaining games the Storm has played this season. But they have 24 turnovers versus 28 made field goals. Not good. KG4THREE: Big time KG hit another three-pointer to tie the game at 68 points apiece with 4:10 remaining. And I'll stop making predictions now. The Storm has a lot of fight, and Griffith is another key, grabbing another rebound to convert it into a layin to give Seattle another lead at 70-68. TIMEOUT: Yeah, I don't think the Storm is going to win this one tonight. Bird said Agler is the best X's and O's coach she knows, designing plays for his team to always score out of the timeout. But even if Seattle manages to get a bucket, I'm sure Boucek will find a way to get her team to respond. Sacramento is just on tonight, wanting that berth. They lead 67-61 with 6:59 remaining in the game. KG4THREE: Gearlds just nailed a needed three-pointer from the left side to tie the game at 57 points a piece. But a turnover converted into a three-point play by Powell put the Storm back down again. Score is 60-57 with seconds remaining in the half. AWFUL CALL: Ashley Robinson had a clean block that the officials called a foul. It was Olympic volleyball spike-like. Anyway, Monarchs forward Laura Harper missed the free throws, so the basketball gods evened the score. Seattle closed to 55-52 with 1:46 remaining in the third quarter. WRIGHT BACK: Wright's goregeous jumper that only hit net helped the Storm pull to 51-50. Seattle is using improved shooting to counter bad rebounding to get back into the game. The Monarchs also have a lineup on the floor right now that has a total of six years of experience. END OF FIRST HALF: Well, Agler spoke of rebounding being important at shoot-around this morning and the Storm has responded by having exactly one offensive board. Couple that with 41.4 percent shooting from the field and you can understand why Seattle is down 44-34 at the break. They've won every kind of way this season, so the deficit means little, but Sacramento is the type of team that can make it really hurt. Credit Wright for her play She has 11 points, a team-leading four rebounds and two assists. She was the sole player to grab an offensive board. HAIR REDO?: Imagine the horror when a black stringy thing came flying at press row during the Monarchs' offensive spurt. The first thing I thought of was Lisa Leslie and her ponytail, but this time it was just Crystal Kelly's headband. A reporter scooped it up off the scorer's table with his pen and returned it to the Sacramento bench. But when we thought the flying things were over, an orange ball came bouncing at my computer during a timeout. I think anyone from Seattle is being targeted tonight. Pray for me. Storm is down 43-32 with 51.9 remaining in the half. BIRD FEED: Every time the Storm ties the Monarchs, Sacramento unleaches its offense. This time the Monarchs went on a 7-0 run, and Bird was burned by two buckets by A'Quonesia Franklin. It was horrible defense. Seattle is down 37-30 with 2:15 remaining in the half. They are being outrebounded 17-10 and have 10 turnovers for 11 Sacramento points. Make that 40-30 with 1:48 remaining. NBA FRIENDS: Kings guard Bobby Jackson is in the house and teammates Bobby Brown, Donte Greene and Jason Thompson are seated courtside. It brings up a question I've always wondered: Do you care that they attend WNBA games? During the Olympics it seemed a makeover was under way with the men and women's teams mixing so much. The WNBA players could use the celebrity of the NBA to help further establish their league while the NBA can use the WNBA as goodwill. It always makes me see a player in a different light when I see them at their sister WNBA team's games. Especially when their city doesn't have a team and they show up. And it's really cool when they're like Kevin Garnett used to be in Minnesota — cheering and losing themselves in the action. But on the other hand it's all still basketball, so why shouldn't they be at the games? Just a thought. WRIGHT STUFF: Or should we return to the T-Pain nickname? Wright bodied Powell to force her into a miss and then got the ball ahead to Little for the Storm's own layin. That was after Wright found Little on a backdoor cut. It was a series of impressive plays by Wright that give credibility to her being on the list of Most Improved or Sixth Man awards. Her effort helped the Storm tie the game at eight points apiece with 3:53 in the opening quarter. OPENING A BAKERY?: The Storm has started off with two turnovers, a growing trend in its games since the Olympic break. It's slightly understandable because the team is playing with yet another new lineup, but…Lawson made a layin off the first turnover and roared after the bucket. Not good for the Storm when Lawson is hyped. Storm is down 6-2 with 6:43 remaining in the first quarter. HEY YO!: Griffith, a former Monarch, received a rousing applause from her former home crowd. Griffith played nine seasons in Sacramento, earning the Finals MVP award during the 2005 title run. Well, there's no need for Storm G Sue Bird to do Phoenix G Diana Taurasi any favors. The Mercury couldn't handle its own business, losing to Detroit today on ESPN2. The loss makes Phoenix the first defending champion to not advance to the playoffs the following season. Sacramento had the game on in its locker room. The Monarchs need one loss from Phoenix and Houston or their own win to clinch the fourth and final berth in the Western Conference. But even though the team knows about the Mercury loss, coach Jenny Boucek, a former Storm assistant, still wants to destroy the Storm tonight. Her team is a little out of whack, dealing with injuries all season that had her often changing lineups mid-game. During the Olympic break F Rebekkah Brunson (knee surgery), G Kara Lawson (Olympics), G Ticha Penicheiro (dislocated collar bone), G Scholanda Robinson (knee), and G Chelsea Newton (abdominal) were all out. They have since returned along with F DeMya Walker, who is making her way back from a torn ACL suffered overseas. "Our 2005 championship season was like this," Walker said. "When we finally got to the FInals, everybody was healthy. And it was like, 'Wow! We have answers for everybody.' It felt really good, and that's kind of how we feel right now. We battle through it, people have to step up and then finally everybody gets together and everybody gets healthy and no one understands why you're on the roll." Boucek said the absence of the regulars helped the younger players get special attention to develop their games. The same can be said for the Storm, which missed four players due to the Olympics and sometimes Swoopes due to injury. Now the reserves are filling in and keeping Seattle at the same high plateau. A win tonight would seal at least second place in the West because San Antonio continues to win, defeating New York tonight. Talked to a few print/radio media members about the regular-season awards and we're all having the same trouble whittling our lists. Sacramento was no help for me, either. Boucek said she doesn't think that way, but did give Storm coach Brian Agler a lot of props, while Walker is snubbing the whole deal. "The Monarchs don't get enough respect, so I stay away from those things," said Walker with Lawson, one of the least respected players in the league, sitting atop an adjacent training table. "We don't get respect because we play together and don't isolate people as much and put people up on a pedestal. As a result, we don't get nearly enough attention, and as a result, I don't pay attention." Well, then. 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Part of the awesome birthday month perks is getting free stuff because you were born. I thank my parents for this. People give you stuff, you get to do something fun, and there's CAKE.
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But birthday freebies come in pretty close. So I have signed up for some of those lists that get you yearly birthday perks, coupons and other fun, free stuff.
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I clicked.
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It's a buy one get one free offer. Similar to many other offers I get from them throughout the year. I suppose I can blame this on the economy.
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This year I'll stick to making smoothies at home.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13115088288275387762018-08-28T13:06:29.371-04:00If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time!The blog of William Albaugh Jr. Xerox, Apple, MAC, PC's, Photography, Technology, Flying, Family, God. All the essentials.Bill Albaughhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311508828827538776.post-71810541602488247132009-01-11T18:10:00.003-05:002009-01-11T18:37:18.308-05:00Junk in the trunk........Trash to treasure, junking, shabby chick, re-purposing. All of these terms help to describe an obsession that my wife Mollie exhibits. Taking somebody's trash and transforming it into a modern day piece of functional art and or decoration is Mollie's extreme hobby of choice.

I admit that I have no vision when it comes to this sort of thing. I woul

d have never in a million years thought that a hundred year old shutter would make a good bill / mail organizer. Nor would I haver ever taken old fashioned hand drills and bolted them to a piece of wood to make a coat rack. However, despite this deficiency I am certainly able to appreciate the beauty of the completed projects. I am equally if not more so appreciative of my wife's eye for junking and her passion for it. It amazes me how God had made us just enough alike to make our marriage work and so completely opposite in other areas that make our marriage quite interesting and enjoyable.

I have slowly started to participate in Mollie's junk projects and begin to feel her joy. Here is her latest project:

Mollie has always wanted to turn an old trunk into a coffee table. Two weeks ago while surfing on craigslist, she found this old trunk along with several beautiful white linen table covers. Cost: $20.00! We bought some casters at Lowes and I attached them to a wood frame that I then attached to the bottom of the trunk. Ta Da! A $30.00 coffee table that you can't find in any store that we know. We are contemplating adding a glass top to complete the table in the near future.

I love this trunk! My first thought when we finished it? I wonder how much we can sell this thing for?????

Bill Albaughhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://williamalbaugh.blogspot.com/2009/01/junk-in-trunk.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311508828827538776.post-15395456448916608252009-01-05T21:15:00.003-05:002009-01-05T21:39:10.288-05:00Apple & MAC PC's.......

As most of you know, I often describe myself in the business world as "A geek with a personality." It works well for my job as a Sales Engineer for Xerox. I have always loved computers. In 1984 I walked into our school library and found an Apple IIe computer. A user was writing a simple and (to me) easy to understand code that when executed read "Hello" on the screen. I was hooked. I quickly became a charting member of the Tri-Valley high school's first computer programing team using QBasic and DOS 1.something. That was 1984. (Yes that is me on the Apple II in the library.)

My first pc was an Apple II c. Cost me a little over $2000.00 in 1989 (Some things never change.) It had a 9" green screen and I loved it!!!!!

Quickly, I found out that if you want to make a living in computers, a new company called Microsoft was something to consider.

Fast forward to 2004, the year I was recruited by the then 3rd largest Xerox Agency in the US. In the Xerox world, you have to be proficient at both Microsoft PC's AND Apple MAC PC's. Perfect! Our offices have both Apple and PC's in them and increasingly I see more and more of our customers using MAC's. Well, I have made the switch (Back) to Apple and MAC and all I have to say is "WOW"! My company bought be a new Apple MAC Book Pro and I am simply shocked! Here are the fine points:

LED screen. Very low power consumption and super high resoltion.
Battery.  Up to 5 hours depending on what I am doing. 2.5 hours under heavy use.
Easier. Everthing a PC can do (And more) but much fewer steps. Ex. 7 PC, 3 MAC
Value. More included software to numerous to detail.
Viruses. Default deny. Simple, effective and non annoying i.e. Vista
Stable. Does not crash...ever!
Speed. MAC OS 10.5 is very fast on an Intel Core Duo Processor.
Windows. I run Windwos XP in a "Window" on my MAC FASTER than a PC can.
No Registery. Ever wonder why your PC slows down over time? Its the registry.

I'm not a Microsoft PC Hater. I just love value and things that enhance my life not subtract from it.

Here is how to switch to a MAC: Buy one and use it and only it for at least two weeks. Humans don't like change even it its good so give it two weeks. Welcome to the family. :-)Bill Albaughhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://williamalbaugh.blogspot.com/2009/01/apple-mac-pcs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311508828827538776.post-10794938538593924682009-01-04T16:06:00.002-05:002009-01-04T16:29:01.480-05:00Ok, so its been a while since I posted. Sorry. The holidays were busy as usual and I am still getting used to the whole idea also.

Well I did it, I took the plunge and joined Face Book! I resisted for so long and so many people wondered why. After all, everyone knows that I am a "relationship" kind of guy not to mention a technology expert so why the resistance.

Well two months into it I am learning that I was right all along. Oh sure, there are a couple of cool things like seeing what some of my high school buddies look like now and what they are doing or where they are living etc. but for the most part I am not to excited about the whole thing. To start, I have found that there is an unwritten contest on Face Book that goes something like this - "He who dies with the most Face Book friends wins". It was fine at first, my kids added me and then my sister added me. Soon there after however, I was getting friend requests from teenage kids from Church. Then their friends from school were sending me friend request. Obviously because I am a cool dad or something. I dunno. The final straw however are the people who you roll to voice mail when they call you. Now they can send you little messages through Face Book saying "hey, I have been trying to get a hold of you. Are you ok?" And everyone of you Face Book friends can see the post. ARRRGGHHH! The other thing I found out was that as a father & husband with a full time job in Corporate America, I really don't need to be getting Face Book updates like "Kyle is mourning the loss of her hamster but happy that Sarah is her new BFF."

I haven't killed my Face Book account yet but it is immenant. In the mean time however, I have joined and thoroghly love the social networking site for business professionals called www.LinkedIn.com check it out!Bill Albaughhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://williamalbaugh.blogspot.com/2009/01/ok-so-its-been-while-since-i-posted.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311508828827538776.post-25239549635473396812008-08-10T12:59:00.002-04:002008-08-10T13:38:29.030-04:00Personality Consultant / SpeakerYes, you can hire Bill.

Since 1994, I have been studying and speaking to different groups of organizations in the area of personalities. Although there are many outside factors that can effect who were are and how we act and respond to things, one would be very surprised to know that people with the same personality category can be so predictable. Wouldn't it be great to know what NOT to say to your boss that would make he or she mad based on your knowledge of their personality? How about knowing how to apply correction in your child based on the different types of responses known to work well with each of the four main personality types.

Employees being more productive. Families more understanding of each other. Children better behaved and husbands and wife's getting along. These are just a few of the benefits I have seen over the past 14 years from my in depth study of the four personality types.

If you would like to book me to speak to your group, business or organization, send me an e-mail.

Also, try searching my blog using the key word 'personality' for other posts that I have made about the study of personalities. I talk about it in my daily life all of the time.

Peace.Bill Albaughhttp://email@example.com://williamalbaugh.blogspot.com/2008/08/day-two.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311508828827538776.post-32363684268475610292008-08-09T16:01:00.000-04:002008-08-09T17:30:52.046-04:00Hello World!My first post! I am sooooo exited! For some freakin' reason, people think I am interesting. I don't get it really but after a few friends and family members pointed out that I don't really fit any stereotypical molds. I felt it might be nice to start a blog. Here is the short list of "things" about me that you will see on this site in the days, weeks and years to come: I am a 41 year old geek but no one can tell (On the age part or geek part) I'm a husband of ONE & a father of FOUR. I am more comfortable hanging out with females but I am an avid Mixed Martial Arts fan. I hate small talk but can talk your leg off if you give me a decent subject with some substance. I bleed Xerox red and Ford blue. I don't own a gun but earned sniper ranking in the Army. I am a conservative with the best of liberal ideas but I am not a moderate or a Republican (Any more). I love windmills, electric cars and anything to do with alternative energy. I believe in zero debt tolerance and refuse to buy crap. I love the study of the different personality types and consider myself to be an associate expert in the field. I'm a licensed pilot and a photo journalistic photographer. Finally, there IS a God and I am not He. Ask me about it and I will give you some interesting things to think about.

Come back often as I will be updating this site on a regular basis.

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Cosafa U17 Women's Cup champions Uganda have been paired with Ethiopia, while Zambia face a daunting trip to Namibia in the Caf U17 Women's World Cup qualifier preliminary round in January.
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The preliminary ties are scheduled to take place in January 2020, with the first and second leg ties coming between January 10 and 26.
Despite missing the last edition staged in Uruguay in 2018, Nigeria along with Ghana, Cameroon and South Africa were drawn bye till the second round.
In the qualifying series' first round, the winner between Namibia and Zambia will face South Africa, while the victor between Botswana/Zimbabwe will take on either Djibouti or Morocco.
Also, the winner of Tanzania/Burundi play Uganda/Ethiopia, while Cameroon gets Sao Tome and Principe or DR Congo, as Ghana get either Liberia or Niger, while Nigeria will face Guinea or Guinea-Bissau.
The first and second-round matches also involving the teams drawn with byes are scheduled to be played in March and May 2020, respectively.
The three winners of the second round have automatically booked a spot in the 2020 Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup.
Namibia vs Zambia
Botswana vs Zimbabwe
Djibouti vs Morocco
Tanzania vs Burundi
Uganda vs Ethiopia
Sao Tome and Principe vs DR Congo
Liberia vs Niger
Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau