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A girls got to eat! So today we bring you our three favorite local spots to pig out...
Laura's Picks
I find excuses to make the two hour trip up to LA to eat at Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen. It's that amazing. Chef Evan Funke's seasonal menus take advantage of current harvests and bring together a perfect compilation of southern California comfort food that is infused with love and a passion for sustainability.
Menu highlights include crispy squash blossoms with goat cheese and mint, sweet corn agnolotti, and root vegetable shepherds pie. Rustic's pastries, the creation of Zoe Nathan, are equally incredible, especially the blueberry cornmeal cake with creme fraiche whipped cream and the hot cinnamon sugar doughnuts served with vahirona hot chocolate. The wine list focuses on boutique wineries and offers twenty options by the glass that are rotated on a regular basis.
The decor is perfectly in sync with the restaurant's philosophy of sustainability and the ambiance is that of a perfect little neighborhood restaurant and wine bar where you can gather with friends to share an amazing meal and bottle of wine together. I can't think of a more perfect evening than that.
Sybil's Pick
When I want to peel off my light cotton day dresses and slip on some Loubs and a shiny lucite necklace…I head straight to Metis to dine with my girlfriends or hang with my husband.
Set in the middle of terracing rice paddies and dining under the stars is the best way to spend a warm Bali evening. Chances are you run into friends, acquaintances and everyone else here all glammed up after a creative week of work. Additionally a patisserie, private wine cellar and boutique finish off Metis to make it an all around dining destination.
And the food…did I forget to mention a hot and cold foie gras menu, escargot and one of my favorites: Home Made Potato Gnocchi, White Truffle Brown Butter, Walnuts and Sage.
Surprisingly, one of the best places spots here is the floor to ceiling Carrera marble air-conditioned bathroom to cool off and refresh from the humidity.
Bon Appétit!
Leslie's Pick
Since brunch is a religion here in NYC I had to go with my favorite afternoon Bloody Mary local. The Spotted Pig is owned by famed chef Mario Batali, restaurateur Kevin Friedman, and a handful of high-profile celebs like Jay-z and Bono. There is a private room upstairs for their high-brow clientele like the Clinton's but for us regular folks there is plenty of adequate seating on the main floors.
This gastropub, as it's called, offers food with a British flair but not a British taste. Gastropub is defined as a public house which specializes in serving high-quality food. That pretty much sums it up.
Stop in for the best burger you've ever had or indulge their Gnudies with brown butter and sage, which are like a Gnocci but even better. You can't miss the deviled eggs, they are spectacular.
Happy Eating!


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A clean kitchen is mandatory for a wholesome atmosphere. 1. I teach my little ones the distinction among healthful and unhealthy meals. But feeding time at the zoo does not have to be a nightmare, I can not perform miracles nevertheless I have picked up a couple of abilities in the art of getting the children eating ideal as substantially as is humanly probable.
If you can handle to, sitting down with the children and consuming with them will make meal instances enjoyable and specific, and may even speed up the slow eaters (I have a single, and at times we race!). I took a look around her kitchen and it was complete of food, but there was genuinely practically nothing to eat.
Fresh meals – Meals is the main ingredient in a healthy kitchen so lets look at methods to preserve it fresh. Obtaining healthy foods on hand in your kitchen is half the battle. Throw out the unhealthy foods in your kitchen and replace them with healthier selections gradually.
To make cleanup quick, line your pan with foil and remove when your meal is completed. Retain any one who has lately had diarrhoea or vomiting away from the food preparation and cooking location. Low fat and skim milk, nonfat yogurt and low fat cottage cheese and challenging cheeses are superior examples of reduced fat foods that can be really healthful for some individuals.
His book must be the bible for healthful weight loss unlike the gimmicky diet plans that simply show how to shed weight devoid of any regard to your overall health in the method. Generally when you assume you are eating a healthier serving size, the food scale will show that you are not.
A lot of food choices are suitable at hand, so this might be the time to add a little whipped cream or chocolate sauce or honey to a partner's privates whilst giving them with pleasure. It is packed with 250 recipes that are quick to make and turn out wonderful-tasting food that is also incredibly very good for you.
Boil two-three cups of water in any pot, when it starts boiling add two tsp of baking soda, boil for 5 a lot more minutes. Getting the proper kitchen tools can make healthful meal prep a breeze and maintain your eating plan on track. Great stuff, but I do not like to use canola as it is GMO, coconut oil is superior in sweet foods.
Ensure your meals are secure to eat by practicing important food safety guidelines in your kitchen. As element of your commitment to healthier consuming, I urge you to survey your personal kitchen and take into account tossing out some items that will impede your progress toward health.
Here are seven handy gadgets you require for healthier consuming. What separates the Wholesome Urban Kitchen Cookbook from most of the other eating plan plans is that Antonio's strategy is actually the most sensible diet plan strategy I have seen. Over time I surveyed other kitchens, students' and other folks, and I found many of their pantries are stocked with foods that are sadly lacking in nutritional worth.
4. You can purchase just about any meal in a packet these days, which adds range to the kitchen for certain, but I prefer to make meals from scratch (or as scratch as a single can get without creating my own bread). Even though I am a very first generation Iranian American, and a really picky eater, quite a few of these dishes I've in no way seen at house, Not nearly as expansive as Meals of Life, this is a modest cookbook with Persian dishes.


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Honda sheds some new light on open-class sportbikes
Honda has seen the enemy. And it is weight. Cycle World has seen what Honda's vision has wrought. And it is a dream come true.
Rolling proof that less is really more.
Honda has seen the enemy. And it is weight. Cycle World has seen what Honda's vision has wrought. And it is a dream come true.
The Birth of a Superbike
Here's a hypothetical situation for you: Let's say you were to take a modern Superbike, one capable of qualifying about, oh, wheel-to-wheel with the likes of Bubba Shobert's Honda and Jimmy Filice's Yamah, and you entered that bike in Daytona Speedweek's Pro-Twins 50 mile race. And let's say you put a former 500cc world roadracing champion on it. Would that be a fair matchup? Would you expect the bike to have any real competition in the race?
Pure Sports Says It All
Winston Churchill may not have known much about motorcycles, but he was a master at motivating people. Once for example, to rally his fellow Englishmen during the early bleak days of World War II, he told them that they could "win the world through sacrifice."
Reborn Pocket-Rocket
Specification sheets display lots of useful numbers, but those numbers don't always tell the whole story. Sometimes, a spec sheet needs yet another number, one that indicates how much fun a bike is to ride. And on a fun scale of one to 10, Yamaha's RZ350 rates a perfect 10.


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Questions & Answers
How is Cycling in Sicily Like?
Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about cycling in Sicily:
Sicily is a safe place for bicycle travellers if you take the necessary precautions you'd take anywhere else. There are not many separate cycle ways so you will have to share the road with cars etc. most of the times, but apart from the main state roads, there is really not much traffic on Sicily's roads as compared to other Italian regions. Sicilians have their own driving style as you will notice very soon, they do not care too much about certain rules (stop signs and roundabouts etc., give way) but they do respect cyclists. Drivers use to honk before they overtake other cars, motorcycles or bicycles or just to say hello (several short honks).
As for your bicycle, we recommend you keep it in a safe deposit overnight and always lock it when you leave it on the street, especially in larger towns (e.g. Palermo) where bicycle theft is not uncommon.
The Roads
Sicily has a huge road network with thousands of kilometers of asphalt back roads to ride. The terrain is mostly flat around Trapani, Marsala and Mazara del Vallo in west Sicily and - apart from a few climbs - the coastal roads are quite flat too. As soon as you venture inland there are many rolling hills but also a few challenging climbs.
The Weather
Sicily's climate allows you to enjoy the perfect cycling weather almost all year round. With mild and moderately rainy winters and hot summers, the best time of the year is in spring and autumn but with the right equipment you can cycle around the island anytime.
Wearing a bicycle helmet is not compulsory in Italy, but you should be equipped with a bell and lights. Cyclists should always ride in single file. Two cyclists can ride side by side only in town if the traffic conditions allow enough space for cars to take over (we do recommend you stick to the single file rule) or if one cyclist is younger than 10 years old. These are the specific rules for cyclists. Of course, you should respect the general traffic laws, but don't expect everyone else to do so. Sicilians don't always respect the right of way or stop signs but because they know that others have the same bad habit, they generally watch out more than car drivers in northern Europe normally do. Check out "safety" above for more details.
Waterproof panniers are not essential if you travel during the spring, summer and autumn, but they may be useful during the winter months. Please be aware that inland Sicily is mostly hilly with the occasional steep climb so make sure you have a bicycle with a good gear range.
Don't want to ship your own bike? Need a good quality, fully equipped touring bike? We can help you out! Check out our bike hire in Palermo and in Sicily.
Getting from Palermo to the airport & vice versa
As of June 2018 the train connection between Palermo city and the airport (station Punta Raisi) is interrupted due to construction works. The private bus shuttles run by Prestia & Comandè don't accept bikes so if you want to get to Palermo airport with your bike you have two options:
1. Book our bike shuttle from Palermo city to Palermo airport at euro 50 (max 4 bikes): Click here and fill in the form or contact us via WhatsApp on +39 366 1452051.
2. Cycle to the airport. The terrain is mostly flat and you'll need around an hour to get there if you're fully loaded. Without heavy panniers, you might as well get there in less than an hour, depending on your level of fitness. Don't know what's the best way to get there? Get in touch!
A big thanks to Phil for posting this question!
Water Supply & Fountains
Sicily is rich in water when there is enough rain in the winter and you can find drinking fountains in many towns, but sometimes the tap is closed for lack of water. Luckily, there are many bars along the main roads, especially in and around the towns and villages. If you plan a mountain bike tour make sure you have enough water for the stage between two towns if you travel in the hot season (June-September). Whenever you find a fountain check if there is a notice ACQUA POTABILE (drinking water) or ACQUA NON POTABILE (non-drinking water).
Need a bike for your tour? Check out our bike rentals in Sicily.
Many hosts in Sicily accept bikes, but if you want to make sure that your bike will be stored in a safe place or in your bedroom check out our collection of bike hotels, B&Bs, campsites and apartments that offer services for cyclists: Bike Hotels in Sicily.
Food & Drink
Sicily is a gourmet destination and you can find fresh and seasonal food everywhere.
Getting There
Sicily has four international airports: Palermo in the north, Catania in the east, Trapani in the west and Comiso near Ragusa in south-east Sicily. If you travel from mainland Italy, there are several ferry connections from the main ports and a connection from Cagliari in Sardinia to Palermo. The ferry link across the Strait of Messina is an option if you travel all the way to Sicily by bicycle.
The railway network in Sicily does not cover the entire island but the publicly owned company Trenitalia operates many regional trains where you can carry your bike at only 3.5 euro per day.
Camping in Sicily
Wild camping is generally not allowed in Sicily, but in some areas it is tolerated for up to 24 hours. There is no general rule on a regional level and depending on where you go you will be under the jurisdiction of municipalities or nature parks. For complete peace of mind, we recommend you stay at one of the camping sites in Sicily. Find out where to stay in a camping site in Sicily on our map of bike hotels and bike-friendly accommodation in Sicily.
Bike Hire in Palermo and in Sicily
If you plan to do a short trip in or around a city, you'll most probably want to rent a standard city bike on the spot, but if you plan a tour or to bike on adventurous trails you should look for good quality bikes. Our bike rentals include the lightweight Specialized Rockhopper Pro 2018 hardtail mountain bikes and the versatile Specialized Sequoia 2018 gravel/adventure bikes that can mount front and rear racks (Tubus) and panniers if you're planning a tour. If you are staying at a villa or a hotel for a few days or weeks, the Sequoia is the perfect option to enjoy cycling on and off-road (you can't imagine how many times tarmac roads turn into dirt tracks - totally unexpectedly) and if you want to have fun on Sicily's roads.
By the way, we do also rent out nice city bikes in Palermo that are maintained (as our Specialized bikes) by one of the best bike mechanics in town.
Click here to view our bike rentals in Palermo. We offer a delivery service to the airport, to your hotel or to other locations in Sicily. Simply get in touch for a quote via our website or contact us via WhatsApp on +39 366 1452051.
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Wolf Tales recording with Niraj Lavani, 25 March 2017
New Talley Student Center, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
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- Wolf Tales recording with Niraj Lavani, 25 March 2017
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- This recording was conducted in the Talley Student Union on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, at NCSU's EKTAA (South Asian Student Association) 2017 Oak City Revolution dance competition. In the recording, Niraj Lavani ('19) discusses: becoming involved in the 2016 Oak City Revolution competition and taking on a leadership role as Marketing Chair for the 2017 event; going to his first planning meeting with EKTAA for OCR in D.H. Hill Library, and later coming to view the group as like a family; becoming more connected to the NC State community through his involvement with EKTAA and OCR; hoping to see OCR grow and represent more of the South Asian community at NC State in the years to come; and developing aspirations to direct OCR in his senior year. This recording was created with the support of funds made possible through a 2016-2017 Diversity Mini-Grant from the NCSU Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED). [Preferred citation: Wolf Tales recording with Niraj Lavani, 25 March 2017, NCSU Libraries Wolf Tales Recordings, MC 00581, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC]
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Gentian root and other highly bitter plants have been used for centuries in Europe as digestive aids (the well-known Swedish bitters often contain gentian). Other folk uses included topical use on skin tumors, decreasing fevers, and treatment of diarrhea. Its ability to increase digestive function, including production of stomach acid, has been validated in modern times.
Gentian root contains some of the most bitter substances known, particularly the glycosides gentiopicrin and amarogentin. The taste of these can be detected even when diluted 50,000 times. Besides stimulating secretion of saliva in the mouth and hydrochloric acid in the stomach, gentiopicrin may protect the liver.
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Wilson on reports of Seahawks discord: 'We want to be great – that's what it takes'
SEATTLE – Russell Wilson downplayed offseason stories alleging discord in the Seattle Seahawks' locker room, saying it was mostly a result of fans' and the media's misunderstanding of the fierce competition common among high-level athletes.
"Rivalry's a very strong word," Wilson said of an ESPN story that described tension between the Seahawks' offense and defense. "I'm not sure where that one comes from. I think more than anything, we're all one unit. We're all focused on making each other better. To rise to the occasion, you have to compete against each other, (and) you have to have the ability to push each other to ultimate limits. That's what we want. That's what we look forward to. We're not going to shy away from that.
"We want to be great, and we want to make each other great. That's what it takes."
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"I think for the normal world, people don't understand the competitive nature that we try to bring every day (and) that's understandable," he said. "I think for us though, to be elite, to be one of the best teams ever to play the game, and to be one of the best teams this year, we have to put that mentality out on the field together, and work together to be that. That's a thing we embrace. We're not scared of it.
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Loosing traction again? Even though you have a factory limited slip differential? Well, there is a good reason for that, factory limited slips are built for primarily on-road uses. When driving on the road and you start to turn, the outside tire needs to move faster then the inside tire, that is just physics. The factory limited slip differentials (LSD), are set up to allow this to happen, but still put some power to the inside tire. On road, when the streets are dry this does not matter much, unless you are racing the car next to you. It is when you get into a low traction scenario off-road that you really want to have that LSD to help you. Even though the factory LSD is made to provide power to both wheels, it will not provide the same power on an after market LSD. This is because most drives do not want or need a lot of power going to both wheels. For those of us that actually use our trucks to their maximum potential do want and need that power. That is why on our 2007 Ford F150 that is a dedicated hunting truck we installed a Yukon Dura Grip Posi Traction or LSD.
What is LSD?
Most trucks and cars come with an open differential and power will follow the path of least resistance. During turning, this allows the outside tire to spin faster than the inner tire and provide no power to the inner tire. This allows for even tire wear, and no squeaky tires on turns. The problem with the open differential is when one tire loses traction or has less resistance on it, the power is transferred to that tire. When you are in the mud, sand, snow, or ice, the tire with the least amount of traction is getting all of the power. This often leaves your tires spinning with no forward movement. With a LSD differential, when one tire loses traction the force of the spinning gears in the differential will push on clutch plates inside the differential giving power to both wheels.
Power from the engine and transmission is sent to the differential pinion gear via the driveline. The pinion turns the ring gear that is attached to the differential case, that houses the side gears and spider gears. As the case spins, the spider gears transfers the power to the side gears that then turn the axles. Attached to the side gears are friction disks that will push against the clutch plates when torque is applied. During normal driving a center preload spring keeps tension on the friction disks to apply even power to both wheels. When one tire needs to spin slower during turning the friction disks will slip on the clutch plates. The spider gears and side gears meet at a 90 degree angle and they are both beveled gears. This means that when torque is applied the two gears try to separate. This separation is what allows the LSD to transfer power to the wheel with the most traction during low traction situations. The force of the gears separating, forces the clutch pack to engage providing power to both wheels. The downside to the LSD is that it will not transfer 100% of the power to both or even one wheel during low traction situations. That is ok because even though you are not getting 100% of the power to the wheels you are still getting forward movement.
With the factory LSDs being designed for mostly street uses, they will not transfer as much power as the Yukon DuraGrip. Factory LSDs use clutch packs that will slip more and will wear out quicker. As many of you already have found out after being stuck somewhere. You can watch your tires try to grab power but never get any forward movement. Most think it is that their factory LSD have broken or failed when this happens because when their truck was new the factory LSD got them out. Now that the LSD has broken in it is simply not transferring the same about of power as it did when it was new. Sometimes a friction modification oil can be added to a factory LSD to help but why put a band-aid on something when you can fix it. The Yukon DuraGrip will out preform a brand new factory LSD everyday of the week. While still providing the smooth on road experience, by allowing the tires to spin at different speeds during turning.
We do not recommend that you install any differential parts yourself. It requires special tools and knowledge. If you install these parts incorrectly they will quickly fail. So unless you have been trained and have the tools do not try this at home.
The DuraGrip is available for the 2002- 2012 Chevy/GMC 1500 with 10 bolt rear ends and 2004-2014 Ford F150 with 9.75 rear ends. They use a four preload spring that have been engineered to provide power when you need it. Using Raybestos composite clutch packs allow the DuraGrip to operate smoothly and have a long life. The proven Raybestos clutch material is another reason why the DuraGrip provides more power over factory. Internal gears are forged with 4320 steel and cut, not cast, to provide superior teeth contact and strength. If you do wear out the clutch pack in your DuraGrip the unit is fully rebuildable allowing you to replace parts instead of the whole unit. https://www.yukongear.com
EDITOR'S NOTE: Always have a professional, certified mechanic perform and check all installs. No vehicle/ driver/driving style/terrain combination is identical. Your experience and performance changes from using this unit may vary from ours.
Heading up this lose terrain step hill was a great test for the Yukon DuraGrip. Before the LSD we would spin the rear tires when one tire was under load, and the other was in loose rocks. The truck still would make it up this hill, but with the DuraGrip installed it handles the loose rocks without spinning a tire and keeps us moving forward.


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recurrent infection. Disappearing bone
disease (Gorham-Stout syndrome) is a
rare disease entity that is considered
an lymphatic malformation (birthmark) with progressive
osteolysis. Please click here
to see a detailed article on
lymphangiomatosis (PDF format).
Most cases are clinically obvious and
require no imaging studies for
diagnosis. However, MRI is particularly
useful to fully evaluate this
abnormality. Interestingly, cysts in
microcystic lymphatic malformation or a
lymphatic birthmark are usually too small to
identify on images; therefore,
microcystic lymphatic malformations may easily be confused
with other solitary masses or
soft-tissue abnormalities. The MRI
findings of lymphatic malformation
(cystic hygroma or lymphatic birthmark) are characteristic. The
cysts have low signal intensity on
T1-weighted MRI and marked
hyperintensity on T2-weighted MRI.
Fluid-fluid levels within the cysts are
common. Similar to venous malformations
(cavernous hemangioma), high-flow
vascular signal voids and flow-related
enhancement are not expected in
lymphatic malformations.
After the intravenous administration of
contrast material, the lesion or
lymphaticbirthmark may show
mild enhancement of the septae and
walls, which creates a characteristic
enhancement pattern (rings and arcs).
Most LMs, however, are not enhancing;
this is the most apparent difference
between lymphatic malformation
(lymphatic birthmark) and venous
malformation (cavernous hemangioma) on
MRI. Click here
to go to a related article (Appropriate
Diagnostic Workup for Birthmarks).
microcystic lesions, the enhancement
pattern may appear to be more solid
compared with that of macrocystic LMs,
and it may be confused with other
soft-tissue abnormalities. Occasionally,
enhancement of the cysts may be seen
after LMs are treated (with either
surgical or intralesional injection) or
in mixed lymphaticovenous malformations.
Large and/or anomalous venous channels
are often seen. In Gorham-Stout syndrome
(disappearing bone disease), bone
lesions are best demonstrated with
T2-weighted spin-echo images. MRL shows
the dilated or interrupted lymphatic
channels, especially those in the limbs.
The characteristic imaging feature of
macrocystic LM of the neck (cystic
hygroma) is a single large cyst just
posterior to the parotid gland, with or
without septae. These macrocystic LMs
usually demonstrate fluid-fluid levels.
Pharyngeal cleft cysts should be
carefully excluded. LMs of the floor of
the mouth and tongue are usually
microcystic and diffuse, and they
usually have minimal or no contrast
enhancement. In the extremities, LMs may
be similar to VMs, particularly on
T2-weighted images, although no contrast
enhancement is expected in LMs. Contrast
enhancement is typical of VMs.
Angiographically, LMs are usually
avascular lesions, although a prominent
capillary blush can be seen in lesions
associated with bleeding. Anomalous and
prominent veins, however, are frequently
present. Although conventional contrast
lymphangiography is rarely performed
today, it is useful in determining the
precise location of lymphatic leaks.
2 images demonstrating bone changes that
may be seen with lymphatic malformation
involvement.1st image is an axial CT
image showing multiple bone defects in
the right hip bones. 2nd image is a T2
weighted MR image showing deformed
pelvic bones with diffuse lymphatic
involvement. 3rd image is a subtraction
radiograph obtained during an iodinated
contrast material injection into a
lymphatic malformation that is located
in the orbit.
Most macrocystic cystic hygroma or
lymphatic malformations can be easily
treated with sclerotherapy.
Some cystic hygroma lesions or microcystic or
mixed lymphatic malformation lesions can
be treated
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The upcoming $100,000 Major Allstars LAN event to be hosted in Malaysia has announced their qualifiers for the NA and EU regions to begin this week, with the NA qualifiers beginning on 14 Feb 2015.
Featuring four SEA teams who have already invited (Rave, Invasion) or qualified (Redemption, CSW), they will be joined by 1 Chinese, 2 European, and 1 North American teams.
The organisers, Fallout Gaming, have announced the North American and European qualifiers that begin this week, with the winners of each qualifer heading to Malaysia for the LAN finals. One other European team will be invited to the LAN event, and will be announced at the end of February.
The NA and EU qualifiers will have different formats - the NA qualifiers will be a single elimination best of three tournament, with a best of five grand finals. On the other hand, the EU qualifiers will be a double elimination best of three tournament, but also with a best of five grand finals.
The NA qualifiers will feature Jimmy 'Demon' Ho's new team, named Summoner's Rift, while the European qualifiers will also see the competitive play of Meepwned back in action.
The brackets are as follows:
North America Qualifier
European Qualifier
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RxSwift: Typing/Idle Event Stream for NSTextView
To improve my note editing app The Archive's responsiveness, I want to find out when the user is actively editing a note. Here's how to create the idle switch in RxSwift/RxCocoa. A simple enum of
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Why the Selection Changes When You Do Syntax Highlighting in a NSTextView and What You Can Do About It
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When you work with view-based
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Syrian forces have thwarted an attempted attack on the Shayrat air base in the Homs province that started early Tuesday morning. The Pentagon has denied responsibility for the attack but says that there are many players in the game. The attack came from Lebanese airspace leading many to believe that Israel could be the culprit. Israel, however, has refused to comment.
As reported by the Guardian
Syrian air defences have responded to a missile attack over Homs which targeted Shayrat air base late on Monday night, Syrian state television reported.
It also reported that the missiles were shot down by the country's air defences. State television showed pictures of a missile shot in the air above the air base.
The Syrian state television report did not, however, specify who may have fired the missiles.
The Pentagon said there was no US military activity in the area at the time.
"There is no US military activity in that area at this time," a Pentagon spokesman, Eric Pahon, said. "We do not have additional details to provide."


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SILSTEVE is the multifunctional terminal in the Port of Sillamäe – the most Eastern port of the EU. SILSTEVE operates ro-ro cargo and finished vehicles terminal, fertilizers terminal, container terminal, general and bulk cargo terminal, passenger terminal. Proximity to railroad and highway connections provides excellent opportunities for cargo transhipment through the Port of Sillamäe. Quay depths of up to 15.5m and professional cargo loading equipment allow the terminal to handle vessels up to 75 000 DWT. SILSTEVE offers following services: port (stevedoring) services that include loading and discharging of vessels, wagons, trucks; indoor and outdoor storage services in the Sillamäe Free Zone; customs brokerage and documentation services; international freight forwarding services by railway, sea and road transport; cargo consolidation, palletizing, packing/unpacking, labelling, sorting, stuffing/stripping of containers etc. SILSTEVE facilities & equipment include: outdoor storage area of 112 ha; indoor storage area of 63 000 m²; 8 quays with total length of 1550m; 6 railway tracks with total length of 3000 m; container and universal portal cranes, mobile shiploaders, hopper wagons loading/unloading conveyor systems, mobile conveyors maximizing bulk cargo heaping, straddle carriers, reach stackers, warehouse loaders, forklifts, trucks, Ro-Ro tractors, big bag filling machines. SILSTEVE is granted the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).


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Daniel Craig wore this suit during the filming of Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie and Craig's third time portraying 007. This suit was likely worn during the opening action sequence of the film, which saw Bond grappling with the mercenary Patrice atop a speeding train. Eve Moneypenny, Bond's MI6 colleague, is tasked with shooting Patrice from a distance at the insistence of M, but she misses and strikes Bond in the upper right chest, sending him off the Varda Viaduct and to his presumed death in the river below.
This outfit consists of a gray suit jacket and matching pants, as well as a white, long-sleeved, button-down shirt. The right chest of the shirt is stained with fake blood, and a bullet hole is present in the center of the massive stain. A matching hole and smaller bloodstain are present on the jacket. The jacket and pants both feature several large rips and tears, the result of Craig's on-screen fighting. Each piece of this three-piece ensemble shows outstanding wear.
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Class 1 Personnel are recruiting a team of HGV 1 Class 1 drivers for the largest logistics company in the UK near East Midland Airport. This is an airside position. Immediate start.
The rate of pay: £14.50 per hour + shift allowance for unsociable hours.
Customer service
Vehicle upkeep
Assist warehouse/ramp staff with loading freight on and off vehicles
Responsible for efficient and prompt delivery
Operate equipment effectively
To maintain a safe working environment
Ability to work to tight deadlines
CRC Check (We will carry out the check)
Level D (We will provide training)
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LGV Class 1 licence
CPC Licence
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[This article contains SPOILERS from season 2 of Vikings.]
Vikings could have easily sauntered its way into a "sophomore slump" after a stellar first outing, lead by the creative wizardry of Michael Hirst (The Tudors).
Thankfully, the series came roaring out of the gates with its sensational season 2 premiere. Hirst's deft touch at creating unique and interesting characters propelled Vikings to solid ratings for History, earning it another season; following its premiere at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, the season 3 trailer is now available for viewing online (see above).
The trailer beautifully fits the dark and somber tones that the series is known for, featuring The Seer's (John Kavanagh's) frightening melodic voice. If The Seer is to be believed, then we are in for an even more grandiose journey when season three premieres in early 2015. When asked what we can expect to see next year, Mr. Hirst replied with this:
Hirst: Well, we're of course going back to Wessex, because we really like King Ecbert and Princess Kwentrith, she creates mayhem, which is fantastic. Ragnar and Ecbert are kind of equals, they can talk to each other and understand one another. When we go to Paris, we meet the French Emperor, whose the grandson of the great Charlemagne and his daughter. They're both very important, because this is a story-line that isn't going to go away. It's a story that will go right through season 3 and then straight into season 4. It will have a huge impact on several of our leading characters.
Scope is another aspect of the show that Hirst discussed throughout the interview. It appears that Vikings is going to continue getting bigger, with our leading players scattered between England and Scandinavia. Now, with the introduction of Paris and its emperor, Hirst and his team have a much larger cast of characters to play with. It will be exciting to see how the story unravels as this new season progresses.
Looking back at the season 2 finale, Ragnar is in a precarious position. While Floki's plan to deceive King Horik was a rousing success, Ragnar is slowly becoming more distant from his people. Sure, the blue-eyed viking loves his family, but his gaze is always off to the horizon. His last encounter with Athelstan had him learning the Lord's Prayer. Will Ragnar ever relinquish his faith in Odin and Thor, or will he float in ambiguity, like his friend the priest has? Either way, with the invasion of Paris on its way, Ragnar's faith will be tested in one way, or another.
What do you think of the new trailer and what are you most looking forward to seeing in season 3? Stay tuned for more updates as we draw closer to 2015.
Vikings season 3 will premiere in early 2015 on History.


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DUBOIS, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend baseball hit five home runs in the second game on an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) double header Saturday that lifted them to a split against Penn State Altoona, losing 4-3 and winning 21-8, respectively.
In their win, Justin Foreman (Oakdale, PA/South Fayette) roped two homers while David Boehme (Venetia, PA/Seton-La Salle), Scott Sada (Saegertown, PA/Saegertown) and Zach Murray (Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin) all hit long balls to give the Lions (15-11, 6-4 AMCC) one win on the day.
Behrend got their bats going in the second inning and did not slow down. In the top of the second in game two, Behrend put eight runs on the board, including a two-run homer from Foreman followed by a three-run bomb by Boehme.
With the score 8-1, Sada smacked a grand slam in the top of the third that extended the Lions lead to 12-1.
Behrend kept in rolling in the fourth inning. Ryan Weaver (North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin) doubled to right center field that scored two. Murray picked up two RBIs in the inning as well, smacking a home run to left center field to push the lead to 16-1.
Foreman laced a home run solo shot to left center in the top of the fifth for his second homer of the day.
Murray, Holden Stevanus (Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep), and Dom Charletta (West Newton, PA/Yough) all notched RBIs in the eighth to end the scoring for the Lions, making the final score 21-8 against the Altoona Lions (8-16, 5-6 AMCC).
Sada led the team with five RBIs, batting 2-for-3 from the plate. Murray tallied four RBIs in the game. Mason McGuire (Pittsburgh, PA/Upper St. Clair) went a perfect 4-for-4, while Foreman batted 2-for-3 with three RBIs.
Eric Mikulan (Pittsburgh, PA/Hampton) posted his first win of the season on the mound for Behrend. He threw three innings, striking out five and allowing two earned runs. Brandon Smail (Apollo, PA/Kiski Area) tossed four innings on the hump, giving up six hits while also fanning five.
The Lions struggled at the plate in game one. They could only register three runs on three hits, while Penn State Altoona recorded four runs in the bottom of the sixth to pick up the win.
In the top of the third, Stevanus drew a walk, stole two bases, and scored from a McGuire groundout to put Behrend up 1-0.
In the sixth, the Lions pushed the lead to 3-0 from a Boehme sacrifice fly and a Ryan Hamm (Pittsburgh, PA/North Allegheny) sacrifice bunt.
Penn State Altoona, however, tallied four runs in the bottom of the sixth that gave them a 4-3 lead they held for the final inning.
McGuire and Murray were the only players to have hits in the game. McGuire went 2-for-3 while Murray battled 1-for-2.
Behrend hosts Pitt-Greensburg tomorrow for an AMCC double header. The games are set for 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.


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At this point much has been written about the benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (primarily the flexibility of the 40,000 bonus points you get after $3k in spend): those points can be transfered on a 1-to-1 basis into Marriott Rewards, Continental OnePass, Priority Club, British Airways and Amtrak.
Which of those kids is not like the other? Yes, Amtrak. As oddball as that one seems, one nice benefit there is that Amtrak Guest Rewards points can then be turned around and transfered into Hilton HHonors on a 1:2 basis (ie, 50,000 Amtrak GR points can be transfered into 100,000 HHonors points).
That's fantastic. Except, as you'll note in the title of this post, I wrote "eventually." Eventually because while Elite (?) members on Amtrak can transfer up to 50,000 Guest Rewards points into HHonors each year, non-Elites can only transfer 5,000 points each year. There is an in between, though, as Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card holders can transfer 25,000 points in a year. On a plus note, that credit card is has no annual fee.
So you can't exactly spend the $3k on the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and get 100,000 HHonors points immediately, you will get them eventually. Considering the HHonors Surpass Amex only gets you 40,000 bonus points, it's a pretty impressive bonus (especially if, like me, you've also convinced your spouse to get a card). You just need a little patience.


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Because my remaining chickens are now on lock-down for several weeks and because I feel as guilty as hell and want to spoil them rotten, I'm looking for lots of enrichment ideas. Do any of you give your hens Fat Balls ?
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For Black women, the risk of developing diabetes is great. It affects 1 in 4 Black women ages 55 years and older and is listed as the fourth leading cause of death for all ages. Diabetes is also more prevalent among Black women than other ethnic groups as noted in the following facts:
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes, often referred to as "sugar," is a serious, common and costly disease. It is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes effectively. Insulin is needed to help the glucose or sugar that is produced when a person digests food, enter the cells of the body. Diabetes is a lifelong condition and will steadily worsen unless a person makes consistent and healthy lifestyle changes.
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Lifestyle affects many of the "risk factors" of diabetes. Risk factors are conditions or habits that increase the chances of developing a disease or having it worsen. Many of the risk factors that can lead to developing Type 2 diabetes are common among Black women, including being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure and high cholesterol and lack of physical activity. These condition are linked to lifestyle choices such as diet and physical activity and can make living with diabetes more difficult and if lifestyle changes are not made - can make if life-threatening
For diabetes, there are two types of risk factors-those we cannot change and those we can control. The ones we cannot change are family history and age, which for women becomes a risk factor at or near the age of 55.
Most risk factors can be controlled. Often, all it takes are lifestyle changes. Here is a quick review of these risk factors:
Diabetes Does Not Have to Be Our Destiny
There is good news. According to the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), losing 5 to 7% of body weight can reduce one's risk for developing diabetes. So, you can take action and lower your chance of developing diabetes and its risk factors.


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Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors
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AP Player of the Year: QB Joe Burrow, first winner from LSU
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Pac-12 champion Oregon faces Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl
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No. 7 Oregon, No. 11 Wisconsin to clash in 106th Rose Bowl
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No. 13 Oregon ends No. 5 Utah's playoff hopes with 37-15 win
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No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War
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Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan
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Arizona and Arizona State gear up for rivalry game
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ASB Sports Acquisition, Inc. ("ASB", or the "Company") is the combination of two leading athletic equipment & apparel distributors in Texas: Athletic Supply ("ASI"), based in Odessa, TX and Barcelona Sporting Goods ("Barcelona"), based in Houston, TX. ASB is one of the largest sporting goods distribution businesses in Texas and has earned a strong reputation in its market over more than 60 years. Serving a growing base of more than 1,500 customers annually including high schools, colleges, and youth leagues, the Company has engendered loyalty by providing a broad selection of products at a fair price, combined with unmatched customer service. The combination of ASI and Barcelona helped expand the Company's sales and marketing and distribution capabilities, all with the goal of better serving customer needs.


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Keeping your kids safely restrained in the car is essential. So NRMA Insurance is helping parents make the right decisions when choosing and fitting their child restraint to ensure your family's car trip is a safe one.
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Centre accords in-principle approval for capital region road
The in-principle approval was accorded by Union Secretary for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Sanjaya Mitra at a review meeting here, a govenrment release said.
The issue was raised by Odisha's chief secretary A P Padhi at the review meeting here attended by Mitra and other senior officials of the ministry.
Padhi said there was great demand to sanction capital region road by passing the twin cities and flyovers at Khandagiri and Gohira Chhak of Bhubaneswar as these places were found to be highly crowded causing fatal accidents.
It was also decided at the meeting that Samjajpur Railway Over Bridge (ROB) on the NH to Puri, would be completed before Lord Jagannath's Ratha Jatra in July this year. The NH from Mangala Ghat to Sterlling in Puri would also be made motor-able by that time, Mitra said.
The Union Secretary assured that fly over projects at Gohira and Khandagiri would be sanctioned by end of April of this year. Chief Secretary Padhi directed the Collectors to take monthly review of the progress of NH works in their respective districts.
Progress of 6 NH projects like four-laning of Panikoili-Rimuli section of NH-215, widening of Chandikhol- Duburi Talcher section of NH-200, four-Balasore-Jahrpokharia section of NH-5 and 4 laning of Angul-Sambalpur section of NH-42 and 4-laning of Bhubaneswar-Puri section of NH-203, 6 laning of Bhubaneswar-Chandikhol section of NH-5 were reviewed in the meeting.
The issues relating to forest diversion proposals, disbursement of compensations, tree felling permission, permissive possession of government land for the national high way, were discussed in detail and necessary decisions were taken.


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Ethos Review: Life insurance for moms (the easy way)!
There are a nearly endless number of life insurance companies in the market, many of which offer policies to men and women of all age groups.
But, what about life insurance for moms?
While mothers can buy their insurance from any reputable company just like anyone else, it might be worth looking into companies that offer affordable life insurance policies created specifically for moms.
Related: 6 reasons why women need life insurance more than men
Enter newer life insurance firm Ethos, a company that offers life insurance for moms and dads with the goal of protecting families against the financial consequences of the death of a parent.
This company offers policies you can apply for online, and many healthy people will receive instant approval without a drawn-out underwriting process.
If you're angling to protect your family from financial hardship resulting from your death, you need to make sure you have an adequate amount of life insurance coverage today.
Is this the ideal company for your needs? Read my Ethos insurance review below to find out.
What makes Ethos different?
We already mentioned how there are oodles of life insurance companies offering policies in the U.S. market.
Some companies operate out of brick-and-mortar offices and have dedicated agents while others market their products online only.
Others offer both traditional offices and online marketplaces so customers can choose where and how to buy their policies.
Ethos is a life insurance company that operates solely online. They offer quality life insurance policies in 49 states with the exception of New York. On the Ethos website, the company suggests that this is a much better way to market life insurance.
"Almost all life insurance is sold through commission agents," says Ethos CEO Peter Colis. "An agent's time is money, so they focus on selling expensive policies to wealthy people. Where does that leave the rest of our families?"
Ethos believes that your family comes first, which is why they offer low-cost term policies with rates as low as $1 per day.
"We put you above our profits," Ethos's website promises. "No fees. No upselling. No shenanigans."
By offering inexpensive term life insurance policies, Ethos says they are offering the most straightforward coverage money can buy.
If you pass away while you are covered by an Ethos policy, your family will receive your benefit with "no fancy investment features designed to get your money" like you may uncover with a whole life insurance policy.
How can you qualify for Ethos life insurance?
Before you apply for an Ethos policy, you can get an idea of how much your policy might cost based on your age, whether you smoke, and your overall health.
Simply enter basic details, and you can get a general idea of how much you'll pay each month in life insurance premiums. Since this flavor of life insurance for moms is for a specific term, the plans may be more affordable than you think.
As you can see, a 40-year-old non-smoker in excellent health may be able to qualify for a term life insurance policy worth $373,000 in coverage for only $35 per month.
Policies with greater payouts cost more obviously, which is why you'll want to decide how much life insurance you actually need before you apply.
Ethos also has a "Name Your Price" feature, which intends to show you how much life insurance you can buy based on the monthly payment you know you can afford.
If you know you only have $10 to spare at the end of each month, for example, you can enter that amount. In this case, Ethos says a 40-year-old non-smoker in great health could get $34,000 in life insurance coverage for $9 per month.
The best part about buying life insurance through Ethos is what happens after your initial research phase.
For example, Ethos says that you can actually apply for a life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes.
You can complete the process entirely online, and many healthy people qualify for instant approval.
If you do qualify for instant coverage, you won't have to deal with medical exams or blood tests. You can begin paying your premiums and move on with your life.
If you don't qualify for instant approval, you'll have to take a few basic steps to get your policy going.
You may need a medical exam or blood test in some cases, which Ethos will help you to set up. Once you have proven that you are in good or decent health via a medical exam and blood tests, your policy period will begin.
On the flip side, Ethos also claims that most of their payouts are delivered to families within ten days.
This expedited delivery is referred to as "white glove service" on their website, and it is intended to help families recover financially after a death without a lengthy waiting period.
Many life insurance companies take months to pay on policies upon death, so this is a big difference that should be noted.
Benefits of Ethos life insurance for moms
- Sign up online and from the comfort of your home
- Get approval in 10 minutes or less
- Receive instant approval if you're in excellent health, and skip the medical exam and blood test
- Ethos policies are guaranteed by Assurity, a life insurance firm that has been in business for 127 years and is rated A- by A.M. Best
- $1 per day in premiums can qualify you for up to $1 million in life insurance coverage
How to qualify for an Ethos life insurance policy
To qualify for a life insurance policy with Ethos, you have to meet a few basic requirements. For starters, you have to live in any state other than New York.
Other requirements include:
- You must be ages 18-75 to apply for life insurance with Ethos
- You must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has lived in the United States for at least 24 months
While moms with excellent health may receive instant approval for their policies, not everyone will qualify.
Ethos says that their policies are individually underwritten and priced on many factors including medical history, health, age, and gender. If you have moderate health issues, you may qualify for coverage with Ethos regardless.
However, some people with chronic or life-threatening health issues will inevitably be denied coverage.
Do you really need life insurance?
If you have children, a partner, or parents that depend on you, you absolutely need life insurance to protect them financially in the event of your death. Even if you don't have kids or dependents yet, you may prefer to buy life insurance to pay for your final expenses.
One of the main benefits of Ethos is that they sell and recommend the most affordable life insurance coverage money can buy — term life insurance.
Term life insurance is offered for a term of your choosing, usually 10 – 30 years. If you pass during that period, your beneficiaries will receive a cash payment you agree upon upfront.
If you buy a thirty-year term policy for $500,000 and you pass away in a few years, for example, your beneficiaries would receive $500,000 upon your death regardless of how much you paid into your policy. And remember, death benefits are not taxed under normal circumstances, meaning they'll receive all the cash they qualify for.
If you think your family will be fine financially if you died, you might want to think again. Consider how much money you earn at your job and how your family might miss your income or struggle without it.
Also, consider the costs of college and future expenses your dependents might need to cover as they age.
And, what about debt? Many people buy life insurance to make sure their mortgage, car loan, and other debts are paid off in the worst-case scenario. Without life insurance, you could leave your family drowning in debt and other bills without your income to help.
Another reason for parents to buy life insurance is for peace of mind. It's possible your family would rebound quickly and be able to cover bills if you passed away, but you may not want to spend your life wondering "what if?" By purchasing term life insurance coverage now, you can forget about what could happen and rest assured your family would be taken care of.
How much life insurance do you need?
While there is no hard and fast rule that says how much life insurance you need to buy, many experts suggest buying 5-10 times your annual income in term coverage.
However, others say that's not enough, and that you should buy enough coverage to replace the entire income, you will earn during the full length of your time in the workforce.
At the end of the day, only you can decide how much term life insurance is reasonable for your needs. Some factors to consider include:
- Your current annual earnings
- Your projected earnings after pay raises over the next five, ten, and twenty years
- How many dependents you have
- Your debts, including mortgage debt, car loans, credit cards, and other bills
- Whether you want to help pay for college
- How much you can afford to pay for life insurance every month
- Your final expenses
- Whether you want to leave a legacy or inheritance
Once you decide you're ready to buy life insurance online, the best thing to do is to fill out your basic information with Ethos to see how much coverage you can qualify for.
It's possible that term coverage costs less than you think, which could mean you could buy more coverage than you realize.
How to afford life insurance
It's probably pretty obvious by now that you need life insurance, but that doesn't mean you should buy coverage at any cost. Ideally, you'll want to buy the right amount of coverage without jeopardizing your other financial goals.
Steps you can take to make sure your life insurance is affordable include:
- Choose the right amount of coverage. While you may be inclined to buy all the term life insurance money can buy, bigger policies are more expensive. Figure out how much money you want your family to receive to cover bills and replace your income in the event of your death, then buy that amount in coverage. There's no sense in overpaying for coverage you don't need.
- Consider what you could give up. Term life insurance is so inexpensive that almost anyone can afford it, but that doesn't mean everyone has extra cash at the end of the month. Still, you should be able to fit term coverage in your budget, particularly when policies can cost as little as $10 per month. Look for expenses you can cut out to afford it, such as a weekly lunch out or your monthly trip to the nail salon.
- Focus on the term. How long you need your life insurance to last can depend on an array of factors such as how long you have to retirement and how long you have until your children graduate college. Remember that you don't have to buy a thirty-year policy, and that a less expensive (and shorter) policy may be fine depending on your situation.
- Shop around. If you want to make sure you're not overpaying for life insurance, you should also shop around. Consider getting a quote from Ethos and a few other online life insurance companies to make sure you're getting the most coverage money can buy for the lowest monthly price.
Is Ethos any better than other insurers?
Here is a secret: Life insurance is a very competitive industry — which is great for consumers like you and me. Ethos is a very solid life insurance carrier, with a great online portal, which can help you get a quote, easily, online.
No matter where you end up buying your insurance, shop around, compare prices, and get a feel for whether you feel comfortable with the agent or site.
I short: Ethos is not any better than any other major, highly rated life insurance company, but they may offer the best rate for your needs. Ethos is worth a look.
Ethos life insurance vs. Bestow life insurance
Both Bestow and Ethos are both backed by established, highly rated legacy life insurance carriers. You can't go wrong with either.
Bestow does have an edge in two ways:
- Bestow guarantees that you will never have a medical exam by screening out applicants who may be higher risk
- Offers unique, short-term plans of 2 and 5 year term life insurance, for as little as $5 per month. You don't see that everywhere.
Learn more about Bestow life insurance in my review.
Or, get a Bestow life insurance quote now >>
Ethos life insurance vs. Haven Life life insurance
Ethos and Haven Life are very similar: Excellent ratings, easy online applications, competitive rates. Check out each of them, compare, and buy what is cheapest, or whichever you prefer.
Ethos insurance review: The bottom line
If you don't have life insurance already, the time to start shopping is now. It's easy to put this purchase off, but there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't delay any longer.
For example, waiting to purchase coverage means that premiums will get higher as you age. If you wind up being diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening disease, on the other hand, you may no longer be able to buy coverage.
If you know you need life insurance, waiting will only work against you. Buy coverage from Ethos or another company, but make sure you buy life insurance sooner rather than later — and before it's too late.
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Holly Johnson is a financial expert, award-winning writer, and Indiana mother of two who is obsessed with frugality, budgeting and travel. Her personal finance articles have been published in the U. S. News, Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and Life Hacker. Holly is founder of of the family finance resource, ClubThrifty.com, and is the co-author of Zero Down Your Debt: Reclaim Your Income and Build a Life You'll Love. Learn more about Holly here.


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Responsibilities of the Anaesthesiologist
- Regardless of the level of training and support by technicians, the anaesthesia care provider is ultimately responsible for proper function of all equipment used to provide anaesthesia care.
- Adequate familiarity with the equipment, following relevant local policies for performing and documenting the PAC and being knowledgeable about those procedures.
- Do not rely on the automated checkout procedure, as it can be incomplete and/or misleading.
- A prominent label that is visible to the anaesthesiologist must be attached to all anaesthesia delivery systems to advise of past service(s) and to indicate when the next service is due.


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This Week:
Gina Carano joins the Kickboxer reboot; Edgar Ramirez signs on for Joy; Martin Campbell is set to direct Sebastian X; Japanese film studio Toho plans its own Godzilla film; and A League of Their Own director Penny Marshall is making a new baseball movie.
Furious 6 actress Gina Carano is set to join Jean Claude Van Damme's Kickboxer reboot.
Carano's casting seems like a no-brainer given her past experiences as an MMA fighter. However, even if she has experience in this type of arena, she has put those years behind her and tried to start an acting career with parts in films like Steven Soderbergh's Haywire.
For this Kickboxer remake, Carano is set to play a fight promoter, most likely for our protagonist Kurt. Kurt, as original Kickboxer fans know, is a kickboxer-in-training who tries to rise through the ranks and avenge his brother's murder. Of course, this modern remake flips the formula on its head, casting Jean Claude Van Damme as the kickboxing mentor instead of Kurt and wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista as the villain.
Source: Radar Films
Edgar Ramirez is in talks to join David O. Russell's Joy.
If he signs on, Ramirez will play Tony Mangano, ex-husband to the film's titular character, Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence). In our mind it would take a significant conflict for Ramirez not to sign on, as this project is growing in popularity. Ramirez has also been rising through the ranks as of late, and just recently wrapped production on the Point Break reboot.
Russell has sold Joy as an unconventional look at a prototypical success story. For those who might not know, Joy Mangano was a single mother who went on to invent several successful products including the Miracle Mop.
Source: Variety
Martin Campbell is set to direct the comic book movie Sebastian X.
Sebastian X is a lesser known graphic novel about an elite cop who is implanted with a notorious villain's memories following a near-fatal accident. There's no word on who might play the cop yet.
Martin Campbell has been directing action flicks (e.g. Casino Royale, GoldenEye) for several decades, so he seems like a good fit for Sebastian X. In addition to Campbell, the project has also signed on Deja Vu screenwriter Bill Sarsilii.
Source: Variety
Japanese film studio Toho has announced plans to produce its own Godzilla movie for release in 2016.
Although the domestic rights to Godzilla are still in Legendary Pictures' hands, Toho claims it can still release a new Godzilla film in Japan. Their plan is to make the movie closer in spirit the old Godzilla pictures, albeit with some boosts to the effects work.
Clearly the studio was influenced by the strong reception to this year's Godzilla reboot and hope to repeat its success. Unfortunately, anyone outside of Japan might have a hard time watching the film given how complicated the rights ownership is.
Source: THR
Penny Marshall has signed a deal two direct two new movies, including one about baseball manager Effa Manley.
Manley's story is no doubt an inspirational one and is deserving of the feature film treatment. She started out managing a team in the National Negro League in the '30s and '40s and was eventually inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The project is intriguing not just for the story, though, but also because it's familiar territory for Marshall, who directed the 1992 baseball flick A League of Their Own. Marshall hopes to begin shooting some time next year in Georgia.
Source: The Wrap


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The building tthat houses The Nenagh Arts Centre was constructed in 1895 as a 3-bay building with fine round-headed doors and windows. It was designed by the then Town Engineer Robert Gill (grandfather of Tomás Mac Giolla TD and former Lord Mayor of Dublin)
It housed Nenagh public library until the early 1980's and was the home of Nenagh Town Council until 2005. The building was refurbished to include a 194 seater theatre and studios spaces available for local community groups. It was re-opened as Nenagh Arts Centre in 2010.


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The Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization that advocates for civil rights, recently agreed to settle a $3.375-million lawsuit and apologize to British activist Maajid Nawaz for listing him on its website as an anti-Islamic extremist.
Nawaz, a former radical who changed his point of view after five years as a political prisoner in Egypt, rejects fundamentalist Islam and identifies as a liberal "reform Muslim" who works to counter extremism.
Nawaz says his work and the SPLC listing have made him a target of "Muslim extremists who want me dead." In a piece written for the Daily Beast, he calls efforts by the "regressive left" to mislabel anyone who challenges strict Islamic doctrine dangerous: "In a Muslim version of the Inquisition, the punishments meted out by these jihadists to Muslims they accuse of 'heresy' are by now so well known that they require no introduction."
Q. Have you ever faced consequences for being at odds with members of a group with which you identify? Like Nawaz, have outsiders made mistaken assertions about your beliefs? How would you advise others in similar circumstances?
We weren't asked this, but I am surprised the Southern Poverty Law Center did not quickly apologize and correct their admitted error when it was pointed out to them.
I avoid associating with rigid sectarian groups pushing one strict version of truth and demanding adherence to that worldview in thought, word and deed. Especially now after my retirement from paid work, every manner of association to me is an option, not a demand. Even atheism has an institutional structure and numerous organizations, none of which attract me. Too many emails and meetings!
I recommend this kind of retirement, and wish that everyone would get to experience such after a lifetime of work. Obviously, it would make no sense to align yourself with an organization unless you share its basic aims, but my advice is to seek compatible company and only participate when freedom of thought and inquiry is respected.
Recently I was accused, not by an outsider but by a close relative who is fanatically religious, of being hostile and disrespectful toward Christians. Ordinarily, I would consider the source and ignore this nonsense, but I couldn't let this go unchallenged.
Take it from a lifelong peace activist, an important segment of our small and fragmented movement rests in the faith community. Secular peace groups come and go, but the churches — some denominations more than others — plug along, not always loudly but persistently working for peace here at home and in our foreign dealings. And I'm right there because you don't have to believe in a supernatural supreme being to like the man who was called the Prince of Peace.
Turns out when my relative and I ran our numbers going back several years, I had logged much more time in houses of worship and other church spaces, with no evidence of hostility or disrespect available, because there is none.
Roberta Medford
Like many Californians, many Unitarian Universalists come from someplace else. In the faith tradition I was born into, there were numerous times I encountered practical contradictions to the "Do unto others as you would have done to yourself" and "Love your neighbor" charges directed from the pulpit. Assumptions were made about the earthly prosecution of perceived transgressions against heaven. As I grew older, I realized that "god" was often just a convenient straw man for someone's own prejudices.
UUs subscribe (if such a rigid term can be ascribed to us) to Seven Principles loosely based on the concepts of the inherent worth and dignity of all people and an understanding of the interdependent connections we share. Therefore the conflicts that arise between us are usually along the lines of "Well, you don't respect my inherent worth and dignity enough."
Belief systems centered on a quasi-historical figure and what (he) may or may not have gleaned from a bush, a plate, a snake, or Xenu are problematic because we are quick to over-identify with the individual and confuse his failures with the demands of the god he claims to represent on Earth.
I am lucky never to have been targeted for my religious beliefs, but my counsel to anyone attacked for their beliefs is the same: Consider the source and react — or don't — accordingly.
Marty Barrett, President
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUVerdugo)
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a far-left-wing hate organization that stirs up more discord than it quells. It has on its online "hate map" a slew of good Christian organizations (right along with many bad groups that everyone despises that seem to be listed to give the organization some legitimacy). Please don't support this pagan institution. It is bad for society and for the love of anyone. It hates.
But if you ask my opinion on matters regarding misinformed opinions of my own faith, let me affirm that this is most assuredly true. Pagans often decry "foul" regarding Christian positions; calling us "hypocrites" for sometimes failing in the very areas we claim are sacrosanct. The problem is that Christians will always be hypocrites because our bar is high and we don't always make it. That doesn't mean we aren't trying, it just means we are fallible. Pagans, on the other hand, have no bar save that of their own design. They fail miserably, but they have no divine ethical code so they never fall short of being their pagan selves. Yay for them?
I have belonged to several Christian denominations, and you will find they all have certain beliefs that bind Christians together, and you will see we have diverse opinion on many theological issues not clearly annunciated in Scripture. Because of that, we have denominated, and because of that many outsiders criticize what they do not understand. We don't hate each other, we only differ in opinion about some things. Are we allowed that? And Christians differ regarding social issues. Are we allowed, or is it a hate crime to have an opinion? Is child porn evil? Is bestiality gross and damnable? We will probably say "Yes!" Does the SPLC agree? I dunno. If they do, then are they the same as the "haters" they despise, or are they popular in their own minds because these sexual perversions aren't the accepted ones even unspiritual Americans approve? I'm a Christian. I believe certain things because Jesus told me they are the true things to believe. If I am with God I agree, and if I am not of God, I go with the Southern Poverty Law Center and those that hate the things of God and his people.
Rev. Bryan A. Griem


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|By: Johnson of Dallas
|H.B. No. 2613
|relating to authorization for the Texas Higher Education
|Coordinating Board to refinance education loans under its student
|loan program and to use bond proceeds under that program for that
|SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 52, Education Code, is
|amended by adding Section 52.42 to read as follows:
|Sec. 52.42. STUDENT LOAN REFINANCE PROGRAM. (a) As part of
|the student loan program administered under this subchapter, the
|board shall establish and administer a student loan refinance
|program under which the board may refinance at favorable rates
|federal, state, private, or alternative student loan debt of
|eligible borrowers. In administering the program, the board may
|provide consolidation loans to permit an eligible borrower to
|refinance multiple qualifying loans into a single loan.
|(b) The board by rule shall prescribe eligibility criteria
|for a borrower under the student loan refinance program. The
|criteria prescribed by the board under this subsection must include
|requirements for:
|(1) Texas residency;
|(2) creditworthiness;
|(3) debt to income ratio; and
|(4) outstanding student loan debt amount.
|(c) In administering the student loan refinance program,
|the board may use any power or authority provided by this chapter or
|other law applicable to original student loans, to the extent that
|law may be made applicable to the program.
|(d) Sections 52.33 and 52.38 do not apply to a student loan
|refinanced under this section. The board by rule shall prescribe:
|(1) priorities for determining which student loans to
|refinance under this section;
|(2) limitations on the amount of student loan debt
|that may be refinanced by an eligible borrower under this section;
|(3) requirements for the repayment of refinance loans
|made under this section.
|(e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary for the
|administration of this section.
|SECTION 2. Section 52.62(b), Education Code, is amended to
|read as follows:
|(b) The college savings bonds issued by the board under this
|subchapter are part of the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund, and the
|proceeds from the bonds shall be invested as provided by Subchapter
|B of this chapter and may be used for the issuance or refinancing of
|student loans as provided by Subchapter C of this chapter.
|SECTION 3. Section 52.90(a), Education Code, is amended to
|read as follows:
|(a) The board shall make a loan from the fund to a student
|who qualifies for the issuance or refinancing of a student loan
|under Subchapter C.
|SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.


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I don't know about you guys, playing on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1 or 2... but I already encountered a hacker on DBX2, Nintendo Switch. He goes by the name of mysticOP, and at the first time I saw him, we were battling each other on Ranked Matches, and he apparently had 2,000 TP(Time Patroller Badges). I thought to myself that he must be quite skilled, so I wanted to try beating him. Right when I got into the game, he completely teleported all the way from the start of the game and glitched into a wall. I tried to go to him, but he was outside of the battle area(you will see a wall appearing out of thin air, which means you at the end). He completely tried to destroy me without taking damage, which downright annoyed me. I have the pictures of him outside of the battle area and standing on the mountain, making sure that I can't get to him. I managed to end the game with me winning, but I was still disappointed that this hasn't been fixed...
If Nintendo can support me on this one, that would be swell, My username is "CrispyTran"
Again, if you want to know who the wall-glitching hacker is, it is "mysticOP".


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Focus on Eyes: Life improves after cataract surgery
Inside the eye, we find the crystalline lens. The crystalline lens is a clear, transparent structure when we are born. As we grow older, the lens continues to produce cells. As a result, as part of the normal aging process, the lens becomes cloudy, and this cloudiness is what we call cataract. In a few cases, children are born with cataracts. These types of cataracts are referred to as congenital cataracts.
Cataract is the No. 1 leading cause of blindness worldwide. As cataracts progress, vision diminishes, and patients start to have problems reading and watching their favorite TV shows.
Similarly, patients begin to have issues with glare and difficulty driving at night. Some people even opt to stop driving due to their poor quality of vision. As cataracts advance, there are subtle changes that patients do not necessarily realize at first, but they find themselves needing more light to see objects that they used to see before without any problems.
Cataracts also cause a decrease in the intensity of the colors. This is not readily noticeable by many patients if both eyes develop cataracts at the same rate. Patients will usually notice this decrease in color intensity after they have their first cataract surgery done. At that point, patients start to notice that colors are brighter in the operated eye when compared to the eye that still has the cataract.