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This blog entry is in English, since it concerns the international Twitter and blog communities. Since I started my blog on January 28, I have been experiencing a problem that I already described in a former post in German. First I assumed that it's my fault by making some stupid technical mistake, but meanwhile I found out that the cause of the problem is Twitter-made and affects a lot of people, especially new users and bloggers. It's intensely described and discussed at a Twitter forum. To sum it up, folks like me who just recently started blogging and tweeting can't tweet under a hashtag feed if the tweet contains an URL along with the hashtag. The message only shows up for my followers. What a bummer if you want to get active on Twitter and/or inform users on your posts!
Interestingly, in the first weeks I couldn't tweet ANY URL to any non-follower. This has changed and by reading the discussion I learnt why. Apparently, I have become a more "reputable" user, at least in Twitter's view, and so I can now send links to lots of websites including my professional one, http://www.hottelet.de. However, my tweets containing a URL from this blog still don't show up in the hashtag search, probably because this cute blog is not "well reputed" enough (yet?). Some new Twitter users can't even tweet google.com to non-followers!
I already contacted @hilfe (the German support) to solve the problem: no answer, then @support: no answer, and even Twitter's press department, explaining that I am a journalist. Once again, you'll guess it: no answer. Finally, a friend who is very experienced with web 2.0 issues directed me to the forum above. There I learnt from @episod, a member of Twitter's platform team, that the cause of the hassle is Twitter's index policy. Quote: "Twitter is an evolving product and the concept of search relevance and what-is-indexed versus what-is-not is continually changing. The best advice is to operate a great Twitter account with the aim of producing great content, and build a following around that content." Fine, but if the index keeps people from tweeting "great content", it will be tough to build a strong following. As the last user's entry of the forum states very critically: "The explanation given above by @episod … is high octane waffle. This amounts to censorship; it maybe done by an algorithm but Twitter programmed it. … This is the beginning of the end of Twitter. It provides favourable treatment to large corporates and established tweeters. Why should anyone bother taking the time to post a tweet with links! Just let Twitter's big customers tweet; but soon there will not be many followers or posters of links! We need another platform that will take a more liberal less autocratic approach to censorship."
When I asked Twitter's market director Germany @rowbar for help, he directed me to FAQ, but this only vaguely explains the discriminating index policy. Keep in mind that it hasn't been successful to prevent spam or malware being spread on Twitter.
IMHO, Twitter needs to make its index policy more transparent and democratic. It's a huge player in communication worldwide and so it has to adhere to these principles. And it needs to respond to its users when they ask for help. That's the job of @support. If you agree, please spread the word about this issue, maybe even link to this blog and make your voice heard by the Twitter officials and managers! Maybe you can think of a more creative and effective protest than this blog post? Let me know!
I will try to post this piece and its URL in Twitter's forum and I am curious if they will let me publish it there 🙂
Update, February 25: Twitter published my entry at https://dev.twitter.com/discussions/9620. This is fair and helps to make the issue more public and transparent. On the other hand, the German market director has not replied to my last tweet to him. I tweeted this post to him and asked for his position/comment. Let's see how things will develop…
Update, March 10: I wrote a new post on the issue: https://hottelet.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/twitter-explain-your-motives-to-your-users/


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Looking forward to gardening with my daughter
This year I am looking SO forward to moving and then gardening with my daughter. We have been wanting to do the gardening thing for a couple of years now but the yard here just isn't really that great and we knew that we would be moving so instead of starting something we decided to wait until we find a more permanent house (which hopefully will be pretty soon!) and it has a small yard but it has 2 fenced areas so one could be where the boys play and the other part can be our garden :) I can't wait for our adventure to start!!
We are new to all of this but I am sure we will do fine. We just have to do a little research as to what we can plant and things like that and I know that it will be fun and it will be some good mother daughter time with my 14 (soon to be 15 year old only daughter that I have) So hard to believe in a few months she's going to be 15!!!! OMG where in the world did the time go??? At least she's one of the teens (for now) that still want to spend mother/daughter time together and I love it and cherish it.
That is at the end of the year in 2010.. She's grown into quite a beautiful young lady

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Letter from Edna Richmond (owner of CWC from 1946 - 1969) on January 10, 1994, to Connie Converse (owner of CWC from 1987 -2001)
We bought CWC in 1946 from 2 couples who kept it 1 season. Prior to that, it was closed during the war for several years. Before that it had been a girl's summer camp. There was the lodge much the same as it is now. There were 8 small cabins, one of them was near the stone bridge. It was a cute cabin, but no one wanted to stay in it as it didn't face the lake, so we moved it up with the others on the lower level (I think it would be where #3 is now).
The REA {rural electric association} was not in when we bought. We had a light plant to furnish lighting only. Ice was cut from the lake and we had an ice house up the road back of the cabins on the hill.
There were ice boxes in the cabins and outdoor toilets by the cabins. Hand pump furnished water. Cabins had screen porches, nice wood stove furnished heat, and Marvin kept a pile of wood beside each cabin. REA came in the second year, so then we modernized the cabins and re-built them into 2 and 3 bedroom cabins with showers, water, etc. There was no siding on the ones on the hill, just tar paper.
The lower ones were finished in brown wood to match lodge. Then as time went by, Marvin built #5 #11 and #12.
#1 was the BQ building for awhile but later was made into #1. He built a BQ building off the porch in front of lodge. We lived in the lodge from 1946 to about '59 when he started building the house (where yours is now). It took 4 years to build and was so beautiful. It featured in the St. Paul paper 1 1/2 pages. Sad to say, it burnt down several years go. I guess the people were careless. The place changed hands 5 or 6 times before you bought. Guess each one thought it would be fun to run but we know differently.
It's a lot of work. I get good reports about it now. I had 12 Christmas cards from guests and local residents this year. We had built a recreation building down by the beach for ping-pong, pool, etc. It originally was in lodge, but it cluttered up the lodge, especially when we served meals. Meals were mostly for our own guests, but sometimes we accepted reservations from outside. I think this was made into a house after we left.
The fish cleaning house was on the water's edge, back of the garage. My studio, where I had the classes was at the end of the path leading into lodge.
The last time I saw it, it had been made into a workshop or something. When we built it it looked like another cabin, with window boxes out front. There also was a public bath, showers, etc. and laundry in it.
I am enclosing an article about the house. There was 1 1/2 pages in the St. Paul paper, but I don't have an extra copy of that.
After we sold, we bought 4 lots near Pequot Lakes. We built a house on the lake lot and a red barn gallery across the road.
We thought we'd have a few years of retirement, we had 20 years. I am almost 87 and still paint and go into a few shows a year.
Guess that's about all. I hope it helps.
Thanks for the beautiful picture of CWC. It made me home-sick. We surely loved that place. Hope the enclosed pictures will help you.
Keep in touch.
Love, Edna
P.S. I miss Marvin so much but keep very busy. It's almost 3 years now since he passed away."


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About half the Under 9 panel is currently, and will for the next five weeks be, participating in the Annual Gormanston Indoor hurling Tournament. Last Sunday, we played Skerries Harps and Ratoath. This week we are up against St. Finian's of Swords and Fingallians also of Swords. We are also training this week in Football and possibly in football next week also. Keep an eye out for the texts and the calendar on this webpage.
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The immediate challenge when listening to this new album from Red Sky July would be taking to it so effortlessly as their previous release SHADOWBIRDS. This 2014 record garnered much praise and landed the experienced trio an intriguing placement in the world of Americana leaning music. Of course good musicians and performers can evolve into a multitude of musical styles. Husband and wife pairing, Ally and Shelly McErlaine, alongside Charity Hair fell into this category and were able to mould their artistic talents of gorgeous harmonies and exquisite musicianship into a twang filled feast of lyric laden songs. It is proud to report that THE TRUTH AND THE LIE rolls out to be a seamless extension of their sophomore effort and presents itself as a luxurious listen.
There has certainly been a buzz about the release of Red Sky July's third album and it scores highly on many fronts especially in its exemplary band chemistry alongside a feeling that the songs will grow further from a lofty first impression. There are many attributes to feed the appetite of demanding music followers, with the band spinning a number of genre plates, probably more out of artistic instinct rather than any marketing pursuance. If anything it resides on the genre fault lines with shades of country, folk, pop and Americana. Nevertheless, the album emerges as a heady mix possessing the necessary traits to court wide appeal.
The introduction of Red Sky July to me came via a support slot they played for Beth Nielsen Chapman just over two years ago and the two have re-united to play a significant part on this record. Beth gets her name on the sleeve credits for 'Strathconon', one of a number of ace tracks, and teamed up with Shelly to co-write two further songs. The input from one of Nashville's most accomplished songwriters was probably invaluable. The same could also be said for the three other session musicians completing the studio line up adding the percussion, bass, Wurlitzer and pedal steel. Essentially however, Ally, with his many years of anchoring the guitar sound of Scottish rock band Texas, provides the stable base for Red Sky July to flourish and the two ladies who flank him on stage prosper in such surroundings. Charity also provides the fiddle input, but it is her vocal union with Shelly which really blossoms on the assortment of melody-blessed songs.
This album, produced in the band's own studio, is a delight for those seeking their long playing records in a neat and tidy format. Ten tracks of a similar length ensure that not too much of your valuable listening time is demanded, but cleverly the album maximises each second of its luscious optimum existence. It wastes little time in making a statement and is not afraid to steer into pop territory in the opening track 'Jet Trails', but this is far from definitive of the album's core and soul. The strongest claim for this is the stellar closing track 'Sway' which reveals itself as a divine and classy piece of work rich in pedal steel and electric guitar. A potential popular song syphoned off for extra promotion is 'Walking Country Song'. Admittedly this track took a few listens to grasp and shake off the slightly clichéd name dropping which forms its base. From being an initial risk to engage me, the value eventually appeared. There was no similar stuttering process for the stunning 'In Black' which saw all three band members get the sleeve credit, but Shelly get the press release writing nod for penning such an impressively structured composition detailing Ally's well documented illness from a different perspective.
Elsewhere the album bubbles with interesting tracks. Following the spritely opener, second number and title track 'The Truth and the Lie' comes across contrastingly earthy. Later in the record the band makes a brave attempt to create a slightly alternative engaging melody and succeed with the curious and partially acoustic 'Earthwards'. The other Beth Nielsen Chapman contributions sparkle with song writing class, 'Taking Myself Back' slips easily into your listening sphere with a decent hook, while 'Dodge' contains some of the album's most impressive guitar work. 'Long Time Dead' completes the offering and delivers the quintessential country ballad to a standard befitting an album steadily improving upon each listen.
THE TRUTH AND THE LIE is truly a worthy follow up to SHADOWBIRDS. It stands up to stern scrutiny and showers countless positive attributes on the ears of listeners seeking the eternal music trinity of melody, vocals and instrumentation. Red Sky July continue to be a trio successful in harnessing the talents bestowed on them and make music that runs far deeper than superficial appeal.


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Friday, January 18, 2019
Donzi Blackhawk on E-bay
Interesting E-bay find. Donzi only made 40 of these back in the day. In collaboration with Mercruiser they had a twin prop surface piercing outdrive quite the toy. Unfortunately they became tough to fix later and many ended like this with a regular Bravo. These were around $55,000 new if I recall so trading around 12k seems a deal before the 2008 collapse I remember seeing them stil getting in the mid to high 20's.
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Deep in Snowdonia lies a lake across which an island once floated. In folklore this is not unusual. St Brendan's Isles drifted around the globe for centuries, and seven of Britain's canonised saints apparently floated to our shores on a sod. But in this case the island was real, and unusual enough for Edmund Halley the astronomer to swim out and see for himself in 1698. He described a piece of turf broken loose from the bank and buoyed up by the lightness of "broad-spreading fungous roots on its sides."
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This free software was originally developed by eBook Technologies. The default filenames for the program's installer are eBook Publisher.exe, eBookPub.exe or FlipPDF.exe etc. This download was scanned by our built-in antivirus and was rated as safe. The size of the latest installer available is 11 MB. The software lies within Office Tools, more precisely E-book Tools.
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DUE WEST, South Carolina – The University of Mount Olive men's soccer team saw a second-half collapse lead to a 4-2 defeat by Erskine College in Conference Carolinas Saturday afternoon in Due West, S.C.
Game Information
The opening half Mount Olive got on the boards early as Trevor Berk scored on a deflection in the 11th minute. A foul in the box gave UMO a penalty kick opportunity in the 20th minute and Arthur Lucas blasted his shot into the back of the net boosting the visiting Trojans ahead by two. Unfortunately, the homestanding Flying Fleet fought back scoring one goal in the 23rd minute before halftime. That would not be the end of the scoring for EC as the put home three goals in the second half to give themselves the lead for the first time and then secure the win.
Trojan Leaders
Berk and Lucas were the leaders as the only Trojan goal-scorers in the contest.
Iwan Roberts (2-6-1, 1-2-1) in goal for the Trojans recorded five saves on nine shots on goal.
Flying Fleet Leaders
Erskine was led by Kacper Zak who scored two of EC's four goals off two shots.
Key Moment
The first goal scored by Erskine started the momentum and led to what would be four unanswered goals.
Up Next: Mount Olive will remain on the road to take on conference archrival Barton College on October 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilson, N.C.


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In this TMO video podcast, Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit discuss Apple's new HomePod after 10 days of use, Apple CEO Tim Cook's FastCompany interview, Wyoming wanting to become a Crypto Tax Haven, and how music influences really are in the ear of the beholder. They also offer a couple of app picks. (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
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Bjango announced iStat Menu 6 Monday. This is a must-have Mac utility for me and other members of the TMO staff, and the new macOS High Sierra-friendly version adds several new features. First, are notifications based on CPU, network use (!!), disk, battery, weather, and other events. There's also a new Notification Center widget that gives you a great snapshot view of your Mac's goings on. There are new color and theme options, and you can rearrange the order in dropdown menus, too. It's a solid upgrade. Speaking of which, upgrades from previous versions are $9.99, while new licenses are $18. There are family packs available, too.
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Location: You will find Octopussy in the Rigid Designator amphitheater in East Vail, Colorado.
First Ascent: Jeff Lowe, April 1994
Elevation Gain: About 120 feet, including the Seventh Tentacle
Equipment: Four ice screws, half a dozen quickdraws, Friends to #3
Season: December through the end of March
Comments: Although the Seventh Tentacle varies greatly in difficulty (from M6+ to M7+) depending on how far down the ice hangs, Octopussy itself will probably always be M8—only slightly easier when the curtain hangs down more than a few feet below the roof. From a safety standpoint, it is a good idea to refrain from placing a screw in the ice curtain until you are well above the roof line. This eliminates the risk of the curtain breaking with you on it, attached by the screw to a ton of falling ice.
Approach: Driving west from Vail Pass on Interstate 70, take the East Vail exit and follow the frontage road west until it passes under the freeway. Turn left toward a fancy housing development and immediately left again into a parking area. From the parking area walk east, then take the first right and go south through the cul-de-sac to a bridge that crosses Gore Creek. You are now on a maintained cross-country ski trail. Follow this east for several hundred yards until the Rigid Designator and the Fang (if it is formed) come into view on the right. The Seventh Tentacle is directly behind the Fang, to the left of the smear of ice called the Little Thang. Octopussy is the clump of ice hanging from the left end of the roof above and left of the Seventh Tentacle, Follow the climbers' trail (or posthole) across the meadow, through the aspen grove, and up the drainage to the climb.
Route: Although it is possible to begin with the Little Thang (M6), you might as well start with the Seventh Tentacle (M6+ to M7+ S), which is just to the left of the three bolts that begin the former route If you are unable to make the moves on the Seventh Tentacle, there is no point in attempting Octopussy. The Seventh Tentacle can be identified by a fixed angle piton 8 feet off the ground in a block, with a single bolt 4 feet higher Belay from bolts underneath the roof at the top of the ice about 80 feet up. Octopussy begins with a moderate rock traverse (M4) left under the roof for about 25 feet. Soon you will see two fixed pitons at the junction of the roof and the wall, and two more out underneath the roof Very technical hooking moves and extreme acrobatics lead out the 10-foot roof to the ice. Be gentle with the hook placements, as they could be destroyed by flailing. Once you are on the face of the ice, it is only 10 feet more to the top.
Tbfl crux IwodwoH of Trapodo'i Descent: Rappel from a V-thread, removing your protection as you go, or, if your Sooth Foce. (Photo: JbH Lowe) second is going to follow, climb up into the trees and traverse left to the fixed rappel point at the top of the Rigid Designator.
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Make Your Garden Beautiful this Summer
We are in the last week of May which means that summer is just around the corner. Summer is the most relaxing season of the year, when we look forward to lounging around in the sunshine getting tanned. It is also one of the most sociable times of the year. Preparing your garden for the summer season is all about planting the right things and ensuring that you and your guests have somewhere nice to sit outside:
Summer Plants
If you want your garden to look extra special this summer then there are a few plants and vegetables that will really prosper this season. Flowers such as the Red Valerian are really striking and love the summer sunshine. Other plants that look stunning during summer include Busy Lizzies, Lavender plants, Sweet Peas, Geraniums, Petunias, all of which make the garden look extra bright and colourful during the summer months.
As well as plants, you might be keen on growing vegetables during the sunny season. You can grow everything from carrots, corns, and cucumbers, to tomatoes, chillies, and squash. Cooking with ingredients that you have dedicated time to growing is extra satisfying and they make your garden look fabulous as well.
Metal Garden Furniture
One of the nicest things to do during the summer is to enjoy a warm evening in the garden. After a day's sunbathing over the weekend or a day in the office during the week, it is lovely to sit outside on a warm evening. You might invite the family or friends over for a barbecue or a few drinks. To do this you'll want a pleasant place to sit outside on the patio, so some garden chairs and a table are a must.
At Benningtons we specialise in designing beautiful metal furniture for your garden. The process of making it begins by crafting the metal into shape. The metal is treated before an attractive finish is added using a type of paint "powder" which is electrostatically applied. After this, the furniture is baked so that it looks beautiful and is highly resilient to weather and overuse. Our garden furniture can be made in a number of colours including graphite, old gold, silver, silver blue, or copper green which means that we can supply whatever you are looking for.
If you would like to find more information about garden furniture, and explore what type of garden furniture suits your garden, please visit http://www.benningtonfurniture.co.uk/ or contact us on (0)1400 281 280.


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Travel Money Guide: Turkey
Compare a range of travel money products and learn how much spending money you'll need in Turkey.
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Heading to Turkey? Compare a range of different travel money products in this guide to find the right one for your upcoming trip. We compare prepaid travel cards, debit and credit cards with travel perks as well as options for buying foreign cash.
We've also outlined how much you can expect to pay for day-to-day items while you're in Turkey so you know exactly what to expect.
What should I know about money for Turkey?
Compare your travel money options for Turkey
If you prefer not to carry too much cash, there are travel-friendly options out there including credit cards with no foreign transaction fees, debit cards that give you rebates on ATM fees and pre-paid travel money cards that don't connect directly to your everyday bank account for added security.
While these options don't allow you to lock in a rate of Turkish lira before you depart, you are able to use these cards like you would any credit or debit card. Depending on the card, you may be charged a small fee as it's an unsupported currency.
If you're paying somewhere you have the option to use euro, or another supported currency, you won't be charged this fee.
Should you take a travel card, a debit card, a credit card or cash?
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Turkey. American Express cardholders may have issues with card acceptance, especially outside the major cities. There is an abundance of ATMs in Turkey, and if you think you're going to have an issue using your card in a particular destination, make a withdrawal and use cash instead.
There are debit cards which waive the currency conversion fee as well as the international ATM fee, this is preferable to using a travel card in Turkey as no prepaid travel cards support Turkish lira.
Which card's exchange rate is the best?
Transactions on Visa, Mastercard and American Express-branded credit cards and debit cards use the card scheme exchange rate. This is as close to the market rate as you're likely to get when you exchange funds from Australian dollars to Turkish lira.
Travel cards use a different rate. The financial institution which provides the travel card applies a margin when you exchange funds between currency wallets.
Why we recommend a combination of travel money options to take to Turkey
You won't have any problems using your Visa and Mastercard credit card and debit card in Turkey, but a thousands things could happen to your card when you're away. So you should always have more than one way to access your money in Turkey, or anywhere for that matter.
- A debit card is ideal for ATM withdrawals, especially so if the product waives the international ATM fee.
- A a credit card gives you a line of credit that can come in handy for large or emergency purchases. Remember that most credit card purchases will incur interest though, which can heighten your expenses.
- Having a bit of cash on arrival, especially if you arrive early or late, can be a lifesaver if you need to pay upfront for a taxi to your accommodation or a quick meal at a local restaurant
- Travel cards are not the best product to take to Turkey as lira isn't a supported currency on most cards; however, if you're travelling to the euro-zone as well, these products may be worth comparing.
A quick summary of travel money options for Turkey
|Travel money option
|Debit cards for travel
|Prepaid travel money cards
|Credit cards for travel
|Traveller's cheques
This table is a general summary of the travel money products in the market. Features and benefits can vary between cards.
How do travel money cards, credit cards, debit cards and more work in Turkey?
Using debit cards
Using a debit card in Turkey works similarly to using it in Australia, but if you don't have a card that gives you a rebate on international transactions or has no foreign transaction fees, like the ones we mention above, you could find yourself paying for a lot more than just the goods you're purchasing.
Using credit cards
Unlike debit cards, credit cards give you a bit more security if you're on the road and it gets stolen or you lose it and you find yourself with unauthorised charges. There's also cards in the market that are traveller-friendly offering $0 overseas ATM withdrawals and low or no overseas cash advance fees. But it's important to remember your statement's due date. If you're travelling for a long time, don't forget to factor in the interest rate that'll kick in if you miss a credit card payment.
Using prepaid travel cards
No travel cards support Turkish lira, but there are cards out there like Qantas Travel Money that waive the currency conversion fees that other cards charge. Pre-paid travel cards also work in a similar way to gift cards - you can only spend the amount of money you've added to the card, not everything that's in your bank account. Plus, it comes with the added security of being able to get a replacement card if something doesn't go according to plan. Do keep in mind that if you decide on a card thar doesn't support lira, you may end up with extra fees when charging purchases to the card or when withdrawing cash.
Using traveller's cheques
Generally being phased out just about everywhere, traveller's cheques are much more difficult to use than cash or cards in Turkey. You'll most likely need to find a bank branch to exchange them, which isn't ideal if you arrive late to your destination or it's after hours and you're in a bind.
Paying with cash in Turkey
Always have lira on you when you're out and about in Turkey, as you're bound to run into situations where a business won't accept your card. Cafes, small eateries and tea houses are all cash only. Larger stores are likely to take cards but some of the best experiences, like shopping in the Grand Bazaar, are a cash affair.Back to top
What's the Turkish currency? Lira
Turkey uses the lira and although you can pay with euros in some places, you're always going to get a better deal if you transact in the local currency. You can get lira from ATMs using your debit card or travel card — withdrawing cash on credit is not advised — Visa and Mastercard cards will work all medium to large businesses throughout the country.
To get a rough idea of how much lira you'll get for each Australian dollar, check out the latest rates. Rates do change slightly depending on what bank your card is issued through and where you get your cash from, but this figure should help you get a better understanding of how much lira to get and budget for your upcoming trip.
Exchange rate history
The Australian dollar has strengthened against the Turkish lira in recent years. If you believe this trend is set to continue, you can take advantage of weakening lira by using your card to take advantage of the card scheme exchange rate, which is close to the market rate.
|Average annual exchange Australian Dollar (AUD) to Turkish lira (TRY)
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How much lira do I need to bring to Turkey?
Turkey is a value destination for Australian travellers. Like all places in the world, Turkey is as cheap or expensive as you want it to be.
|A royal experience
|Dürüm kebab (street) $5
|At a mid-range restaurant 10 - $20 per dish
|5 star restaurant, mains from $40+ per dish
|Hostel dorm $10+ per night
|2 star hotel $40+ per night
|5 star hotel $150 - $800 per night
|Stroll through the Grand Bazar free
|One day sightseeing tour $100 per person (includes lunch)
|Private photo tour of Istanbul $400 per person for 4 hours
*Prices are approximate and based on summer seasonality and are subject to change.Back to top
Buying lira in Australia
You will get a better deal if you wait to purchase lira in Turkey. Not all foreign cash services can sell you lira in Australia, and the rate is likely to be worse than what you'll get from an exchange office or ATM when you arrive. The following companies will sell your Turkish lira in Australia, and businesses like Travelex have convenient cash pickup locations at Australian international airports:
Exchanging cash
If you have a no currency conversion fee and no international ATM fee card, ATMs are the best way to get lira in Turkey. When you use your card to withdraw cash, you'll get the card scheme foreign exchange rate, which is a better rate than what you'll get at exchange offices or banks. If you have cash to exchange, most exchange offices will buy Australian dollars and sell you lira. You can find these businesses in tourist areas, for example Taksim in Istanbul, and unlike banks you may not pay a commission. Avoid exchange cash at the airport, the rates are poor.
ATM withdrawals in Turkey
You can use a Visa or Mastercard debit card, credit card and travel card to get cash from Turkish ATMs. Most ATMs give you the choice of withdrawing Turkish lira or euros. Lira is the currency of Turkey, so you'll need to use lira for cash purchases to avoid losing out by 'over the counter' foreign currency exchange rates.
- Tip: Turkish bank ATMs do not charge a local ATM operator fee. There are instances when the transaction times out, if this is the case, try a different ATM. If charges are applied for a transaction and you don't get cash, contact your bank to have the situation rectified.
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Bowel Preparation Prior to Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) Pump Placement Surgery
When children undergo surgery such as an ITB pump placement, constipation can be a significant problem the first few days after surgery. Change in normal activity patterns and diet after surgery can lead to constipation. Anesthesia and pain medicines can also worsen constipation.
Often, children with constipation after surgery require multiple medications, need IV fluids for a longer period of time, have a lot of abdominal pain, and are at a higher risk of surgical site contamination from stool. To help prevent these issues, we recommend a bowel evacuation program, or a "cleanout" prior to your child's surgery.
The cleanout begins three days before surgery with one mini enema, such as Enemeez (preferably in the morning if the child will be near home). Two days before surgery, give your child another mini enema. The day before surgery, give your child a Fleets enema. Please choose the size of the Fleets enema appropriate for your child (typically, children 12 years and older would need the adult size), or as directed by your provider. These enemas are over-the-counter products and can be purchased online, or from your local pharmacy. Be aware of product count when purchasing, as these products are typically packaged as multiples. Administer enemas as instructed on the product's packaging.
We recommend this protocol even if your child is having regular, daily bowel movements, as they may still have a large amount of retained stool. We have found that this protocol minimizes many of the problems caused by constipation in children after surgery and helps with a faster recovery.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care providers. If you have any questions, talk with your doctor or others on your health care team. If you are a Gillette patient with urgent questions or concerns, please contact Telehealth Nursing at 651-229-3890.


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Elevation: 7,060 ft
Prominence: 534
This peak is not in the book.
Peak 7060 is located south of the city of Pocatello and approximately 2.5 miles due south of Rock Knoll in the Bannock Mountain Range, which is within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The peak lies in Bannock County although its western base touches the Power County line.
The Forest Service, Westside Ranger District, road takes you within 2 miles of the peak, and the entire hike is approximately 3.7 miles round-trip. The peak is not very prominent, so study your map/route carefully.
Because this is a short, easy climb, we paired this peak with Peak 8037 and made it out before dark. A closer second peak option would be Peak 6472, which is just off of Bannock Highway and reached by the West Fork Mink Creek trail.
Peak 7060 was not view-able from Bannock Highway, but it may be from Arbon Valley. We will try to get a photo from that aspect in the future.
Northeast Route – Class 2
We climbed this peak in early November (before the road was seasonally closed) and found it well-driven but very rutted in places, which made our high-clearance, 4-wheel drive a necessity.
From Bannock Highway, turn north on Forest Service (FS) Road #006. The Westside Ranger District indicates this road is "suitable for high-clearance vehicles." Take FS-006 to where it ends at a small parking area. Begin your hike on Forest Service trail #044.
You will hike down a short hill, and at the base of the hill, head off-trail to enter a meadow area. Look for Peak 7060 to the southwest.
Most of the hike can be done on an existing trail until it disappears. Continue off-trail and head toward the peak. A short climb will bring you to the summit area. This area is relativity large and flat, and even with a GPS the "highest point" was difficult to locate. There is no summit marker, but this pile of rocks sufficed for our summit photo.
Enjoy views of the Portneuf, Bannock, and Deep Creek range peaks, Arbon Valley, American Falls reservoir and the Snake River Plain from the summit.
Family Options
This peak may be a good summit option for younger kids who like to hike. First, there's the 4-wheel drive travel adventure to get to the trail head. Then, when you reach the meadow area, you can teach compass/GPS navigation skills to identify the peak. The faint trail that is there most of the way is relatively flat until you reach the base of the peak, and then the climb to the summit is short. The summit area has great views and is the perfect spot for a picnic.
This peak lies within a motorized use area, but most users will be on the north side of the meadows. Even so, for a more "wilderness-like" experience for your kids, head out early on a weekday morning. There is little to no shade on the peak, and there is no available water on the hike. For kids, it is probably best climbed in early summer, once the area snow melts, or it would be particularly beautiful in the fall when the aspens are in full color.
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Regions: Bannock Range->SOUTHERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Bannock Range
Longitude: -112.49409 Latitude: 42.73449


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Why Spend your Holiday #OnlyAtRoyce?
We spent our last New Year's celebration at Subic, Pampanga. It was a first time to celebrate outside our abode, and a welcoming experience. On our way going to school this morning, my mom complained of exhaustion. She told me if we could again spend the holidays at Subic. She likes the place's rolling green hills, the view of the grand sunset, and the comfort of the sea breeze.
My mom's request is a timely suggestion, I guess. My boys have been diligent in their studies, and they need to get their brain to switch into relaxation mode. Even husband who always thinks of work needs to take some time off to beef up his neural connections. I could also imagine this mother taking some rest from all the home cooking, cleaning, and washing. You remember when we were students and how we couldn't put that smile off our face because of the thought of summer vacation? Well, that is the same happiness I am imagining. No household chores to worry for days.
In choosing for a destination, the first that comes to mind is Royce Hotel and Casino. I always look forward to its monthly hotel celebration and would want to experience it myself. I also heard that for this coming holiday, it would be a spectacular countdown to remember at this new integrated entertainment destination. Imagine spending the end of the year with a bang as the hotel blazes bright with the most prominent holiday deals, a spectacular Countdown 2019 concert, and 16 Million Grand Blowout Raffle!
Spectacular Countdown 2019 concert
My boys are music lovers. They would surely appreciate singing their heart out at the Spectacular Countdown 2019 show with X Factor UK Finalist 4th Impact, Tawag ng Tanghalan's Grand Winner Janine Berdin, and The Dawn's Jett Pangan. I heard ticket prices start at P500.
New Year's Eve Room Promo
I love the hotel's new year's eve room promo. For love birds, the Bundle for Two Deluxe King is a win at P7,880. The duo also gets to secure Gold Tickets each which is regularly priced at P1,500 a piece. Aside from hotel accommodation, they will even get to watch the Spectacular Countdown 2019 concert with VIP seats, buffet dinner, and unlimited cocktail drinks.
There is also a Bundle for Three room and Bundle for Four room, all with Gold Tickets.
The Lounge's FREEday Friday Dinner Buffet
Now, think about this. For P1,358, two persons plus 1 FREE get to enjoy the Lounge's Friday Dinner Buffet. They can also have Holiday Treats like Bibingka cheesecake, gourmet sardines and tuyo, assorted candies and chocolates, and celebrate Noche Buena and Media Noche at the Lounge.
Empire Bar and Lounge's Frito Fest
Pair your favorite side dish with a bucket of beer at the Empire Bar and Lounge's Frito Fest for P788. Or you may opt to grab a bite of your favorite panini sandwiches with a refreshing fruit shake at Cafe Majestic's It's A Panini Treat for P388.
16 Million Pesos cash prize
Now here is what makes everything exciting. It doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice. At Royce Hotel and Casino, you can be one of the lucky winners of 16 million pesos total cash prizes tax-free. For more details about this promotion, better join us at Royce Hotel and Casino and secure a room now.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- About 40 percent of students in Polk County, still need to get the meningococcal vaccination in order to attend the 2017 school year.
Back in February the Iowa Senate passed a bill to require all entering seventh and 12th graders to receive the meningitis shot by the shot of the new school year.
Polk County Health Educator, Nola Ainger said that if a student who falls into the age group does not have the shot before the first day of school, they will not be allowed inside.
"This does not only mean school, but it means no sport practices, no choir practices, no band practices, no extra curricular activities such as dances," Ainger said.
Seventh graders need the shot on or after their 10th birthday, and 12th graders need it on or after their 16th birthday.
Children are able to receive a waiver from the vaccination if he or she has either a medical or religious reason.
Aigner said that the student would need a doctor's note for why he or she cannot get the vaccine due to a medical condition. Students wishing to opt out, because their religion does not believe in the vaccine will have to go through a different process.
Parents without health insurance have options as to how they can get their kids vaccinated.
"You can come to the Polk County Health Department and you can make an appointment and we have the VFC program, which is the vaccines for children program, and this vaccine will be provided to children at little or no cost," Ainger said.
Ainger said parents who have not yet taken their children to get the shot need to make appointments, because doctors offices are filling up quickly.
If a parent is unsure that their child has had the vaccine or not, call his or her doctor to find out.
Parents should sent the immunization certificate to either the school nurse or administration office.
According to the Des Moines Public Schools website, about 10-15 percent of people with meningococcal disease die, even with the right treatment.
Polk County schools will begin on August 23rd.


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0558 - The dome of the church of St. Sophia in Constantinople collapsed. It was immediately rebuilt as ordered by Justinian.
1274 - The Second Council of Lyons opened in France to regulate the election of the pope.
1429 - The English siege of Orleans was broken by Joan of Arc.
1525 - The German peasants' revolt was crushed by the ruling class and church.
1663 - The first Theatre Royal was opened in London.
1915 - The Lusitania, a civilian ship, was sunk by a German submarine. 1,198 people were killed.
1939 - Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis.
1940 - Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.
1942 - In the Battle of the Coral Sea, Japanese and American navies attacked each other with carrier planes. It was the first time in the history of naval warfare where two enemy fleets fought without seeing each other.
1943 - The last major German strongholds in North Africa, Tunis and Bizerte, fell to Allied forces.
1945 - Germany signed unconditional surrender ending World War II. It would take effect the next day.
1997 - A report released by the U.S. government said that Switzerland provided Nazi Germany with equipment and credit during World War II. Germany exchanged for gold what had been plundered or stolen. Switzerland did not comply with postwar agreements to return the gold.


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When To Rent A Skid Steer For Your Farm
As you might already know, using a skid steer on the farm can be quite handy. However, you might have only ever thought about buying one, and you may have never really thought about renting one from an equipment rental company. This can actually be a good idea in many cases, however. These are a few situations in which it might be smart for you to rent a skid steer for your farming operation.
You're Handling a Bigger Job Than Usual
Even though the skid steer that you have on your farm might work well for your day-to-day operations, you could be working on a bigger project than usual, such as preparing unused land. If this is the case, then you might need a bigger skid steer with different attachments from what you usually use. Instead of buying another piece of equipment that you might not really use regularly, consider renting a skid steer that can help you get the job done.
Your Skid Steer is Out of Commission
If you rely on using your skid steer on a daily basis so that you can get farm chores done, realizing that your skid steer isn't in good shape can be a hassle. With a rental, you'll have something to use for day-to-day work while you're waiting for yours to be repaired or while you're waiting to purchase a replacement.
You're Thinking About Buying a New Skid Steer
Skid steers are used for many purposes, including in construction and agriculture. If you're a farmer, your needs might be very different from someone's who isn't involved in the agriculture industry or who might run a completely different farming operation from what you operate.
Since there are various skid steers in varying sizes out there, it can be challenging to know which one to purchase for your farm. By renting one now, you can get an idea of whether or not this particular make and model will work well for your needs. Then, you can decide if it's the right skid steer to purchase, or you can rent another option to give something else a try first. Then, you can help ensure that the skid steer that you actually invest in for your farm is the right choice.
As you can probably see, there are various reasons why a farmer might want to rent a skid steer. If you work with an equipment rentals company, you can find out more about your rental options and can then rent one for one of these purposes or other reasons.


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So let's find out what the top fan favorite Fixx tunes really are.
Round 1 was conducted between mid-March and August 16, 2005 with over 100 participants. Round 2 will include the top 3 or 4 vote getters (or 5 in the event of a tie (Happy Landings & Lost Tracks))
Then the final round(s) will begin, which will include the ONE leading vote
getters from each disc to start the final FiXX-Offs". In the end, only one
song will be standing!
Round 2 is based on the votes present on August 16, 2005.
Round 1 Album Polls will continue to remain active threads but will not change the Polls for Round 2 as of August 16.
Shuttered Room
Reach The Beach
Calm Animals
Missing Links
Happy Landings & Lost Tracks
1011 Woodland
Want That Life
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To argue the man's merits feels redundant; the work speaks for itself. The Bard's plays are so influential that he's taught us how we understand storytelling and character development in the modern and post-modern world. His words have become so ubiquitous that I'd bet good money everyone reading this knows unique phrases from at least 4 of the 5 speeches below (also lots of movies take their titles from his phrases). I challenge any man considering himself an educated member of our society read these speeches and attempt committing them to memory. You'll find them helpful in more than a few settings.
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The No Bullshit Way to Bake Your Own Bread
Want to make no knead bread in a Dutch oven? It's not nearly as hard as it sounds.
Gluten is my homeboy. I don't care what the fad-diets say (and apologies to those of you who are truly gluten-intolerant). Paleo-be-damned, I'm grateful our ancestors developed agriculture, so we could stop foraging and eat mostly bread (and also develop science, art, culture, etc.).
Great bread is easy to make. This is a no-knead recipe! Meaning, you don't, um... knead it. Duh. It's based on the Jim Lahey no knead bread recipe.
Here's how I do it:
1. Get a sourdough starter from a friend (or make your own, or order one online).
2. In a
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10 Essential Gin Cocktails You Should Try This Spring
Any time of year, gin is a favorite spirit. It mixes well while retaining its character, and its aromatics complement a great range of flavors. But there's something so special, so obvious, about gin and springtime. If flavors had colors, gin's would be green, and it's a perfect chance to start putting ice back in our cocktails because the external temperatures are finally bearable.
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How to Make Head Tea: The Greatest Cold Remedy Known to Man
I live in an area of the country that experiences four traditional seasons. Of those four, my favorites are Spring and Fall. I love everything about these transitional seasons—the mild weather, the changing light, the start of garden season on one end and the height of its bounty at the other. (Even if they do only seem to last for about a week here in eastern North Carolina.)
That is, I love these seasons, but my sinuses do not. I've got horrendous seasonal allergies that flood my head with histamines twice a year, to the point where I really should invest in a giant hypoallergenic vinyl bubble to seal myself off in from April to July. Also, the change of seasons seems to kick the butts of everyone's immune systems, and I always inevitably catch what everyone's passing around.
Are you in the same club? I got something for what ails you, and it goes by the name of Head Tea.
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How to Hack Your Aeropress to Make an Even Better Cup of Coffee
I recently posted a photo of my Aeropress setup to Instagram and had a buddy comment with questions about my process. I've only been using my press casually for the last couple of years, so I didn't feel comfortable saying anything authoritative. That begged the question: who would be considered an authority on the subject of Aeropress recipes? Which led me to: if not the victors of the World Aeropress Championship, then who?
If you're unfamiliar to the world of Aeropress, if you own one and have no idea what to do with it, or if you're looking to tweak your current routine: read on, friends.
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Pickle Everything. Or, How to Make All Your Vegetables as Interesting as Possible
I knew I had a problem with pickles when I was a kid and the jar of Claussen's or Batampte's in our fridge wouldn't last a week without me finishing it. Something about the perfection of cucumber plus garlic plus the salty-sour of the brine made for something refreshing, savory and just perfect. I craved pickles as the accompaniment to a sandwich, but I also ate them straight out of the fridge, getting through at least a spear or two before the door closed shut. Pickles are, simply put, one of my favorite ways to eat vegetables.
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How to Build Your Own Altoids Tin Survival Kit
I'm sure the original makers of Altoids had no concept of survivalism, let alone having any inkling that they were providing a vessel for emergency lifesaving tools. Yet here we are: this humble, yet curiously strong, breath mint has inspired scores of tutorials for intrepid would-be wilderness warriors.
Rather than reinventing the wheel, we at ManMadDIY have scoured the tutorials, and we've honed in on what we think are the best basics for that quintessential Internet favorite, the Altoids tin survival kit.
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What is Biomesotherapy or Biopuncture?
Biomesotherapy is a new therapy consisting of the use of homoeopathic products and the stimulation of specific points in the body with a saline solution. Most of these injections are given under the skin or in the muscles. Although these products have been used in Germany (and the rest of the world) for several decades, the specific name Biomesotherapy came into being about a decade ago. In many countries it is called Biopuncture.
What kind of homeopathic medicines are being used?
Products commonly used in Biomesotherapy are, for example, arnica, echinacea, nux vomica and chamomile. Arnica is used for muscle pain, nux vomica is for digestive problems, echinacea is used to increase the natural defence system of the body. Biomesotherapists always use cocktails of natural products. Traumeel for example is used for inflammations and sports injuries, Zeel is used for chronic joint pain, Spascupreel is used for muscular cramps and Lymphomyosot for lymphatic drainage. Hundreds of different cocktails are available for use.
Are these products safe for me?
The ampoules do not contain high concentrations of the active substances, they contain diluted products. As a result toxic side effects are very unlikely. Additionally the ampoules used in Biomesotherapy are manufactured by companies that guarantee the production quality of their products. Most of the ampoules used are made in Germany and are submitted to very strict quality control regulations and systems. Clinical studies on thousands of patients have confirmed the safety of ampoules like Traumeel and Zeel.
How can these dilutions actually have an effect on my body?
The fact that most ampoules only contain low concentrations of plant extracts is often a reason for conventional physicians to criticise the effects of these products. But one has to add here that the products used in biomesotherapy are not diluted to the extent that an ampoule contains no active products as in homeopathy, this is the reason we call them micro-doses. The micro doses stimulates the body in a similar way to the vaccination reaction. When you receive a tetanus vaccination, only small amounts of a product is necessary to stimulate the immune system to produce immunity against lockjaw.
Biomesotherapy injections are not real vaccinations of course, but the idea of the mechanism of action are similar: small doses of the right product can have a significant biological effect. Biomesotherapy produces its clinical effects because it stimulates your immune system to restart its healing capacities.
But how does Biomesotherapy work to help me with my pain or inflammations?
In conventional medicine, the actual drug you take suppresses your symptoms immediately. For Example, that is why you need to take high doses of chemical substances in order to suppress pain. As soon as the medication stops working, you have to take another pill to kill the pain. The same goes for anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, and Statin medications for high cholesterol, these drugs are designed to suppress. However, in Biomesotherapy small doses of products are used in order to stimulate the natural healing processes. These micro doses "wake up" mechanisms which are available anyway. So the healing effect comes from "inside" your body - not from the products themselves. It's the reaction of your immune system which will produce the proper reactions to regain natural healing. The reaction of the body may vary from improving local blood circulation to relaxation of muscles or local detoxification.
Will Biomesotherpay help me as quickly as conventional therapies?
It's obvious the use of micro-doses are less powerful than for example cortisone injections. The dose used is too small to immediately suppress the inflammation, but that's not the goal of Biomesotherapy. We consider an inflammation as an important element of true and lasting healing. The goal of Biomesotherpy is to stimulate the natural inflammatory processes in order to get a complete and natural healing of the injured tissues. So we do exactly the opposite of conventional drugs. As a result the symptomatic relief may take a while, especially for chronic cases. But when dealing with acute injuries, the effects of the injections are apparent almost immediately.
Where are these injections given?
Most people, especially those who are apprehensive about injections are surprised how easily and quickly these injections are given. In fact these injections cannot be compared to the 'usual' injections given in conventional medicine. They are not as painful because the needle used is very fine and the quantity injected is very small. Indeed they look more like little pinpricks. The injection is given just under the skin, others are given into specific muscle or pain points. Your practitioner doesn't give the injections arbitrarily, but they are administered in carefully chosen spots. The site stimulated is as important as the homeopathic medicine itself, it's different for each patient.
How many injections will I receive each session?
A lot of these injections are given at more than one spot during each session. For example, if your practitioner wants to work on your liver, he or she will give about 7 little injections under the skin on your abdomen. When you have pain in your elbow, they will look for several painful spots in your arm muscles or elbow ligaments, and inject each of them in one session. In such a case, you may receive anything from three to ten little injections in your elbow, neck or arm. So in most cases, several little injections are given in a specific zone (or in several areas) of the body at each session.
How many injections will I receive each session?
A lot of these injections are given at more than one spot during each session. For example, if your practitioner wants to work on your liver, he or she will give about 7 little injections under the skin on your abdomen. When you have pain in your elbow, they will look for several painful spots in your arm muscles or elbow ligaments, and inject each of them in one session. In such a case, you may receive anything from three to ten little injections in your elbow, neck or arm. So in most cases, several little injections are given in a specific zone of the body at each session.
How many sessions of Biomesotherpy will be necessary?
It depends entirely on the condition being treated. Some conditions can be successfully treated with one session of biomesotherapy, other times it is more complicated treatment process.
If you have had problems for several months or even years, we must work on different layers. If it is a complicated case, we will need to look for deeper causes of your complaints and work on these. Sometimes your hormonal system has to be regulated, or a detoxification process completed before starting to work on your symptoms. As a result you may need five sessions, or even more to feel better.
When you realize that these products are natural with no major side effects, you may be motivated to be more patient than usual. In the long run however, the results of biomesotherapy are longer lasting because the healing comes from within and does not depend on the pills you take every day to take away the symptoms.
Is there an element of risk with such injections?
It is clear that the practitioner who decides to use Biomesotherpy, will always do so according to the latest technical standards. That is his or her duty as a medical professional. This includes a correct injection technique, and of course the use of sterile disposable material. The latter means that the needle has never been in contact with any other patient and that any transmission of disease (e.g. hepatitis, AIDS) is impossible. This should give you confidence in the safety of the technique.
An important issue in Biomesotherapy is the detoxification of the body. It literally means "cleaning the body." All the toxins that have accumulated in your body, for example from the environment (air pollution), from poor nutrition, or from medication (e.g. antibiotics and steroids) can block your immune defence system. They can also disturb the reflex responses of your nervous system. All these toxins in your body are the reason why your body may not be functioning optimally as it did when you were younger. Eliminating all these toxins is an important strategy, especially when dealing with chronic diseases. Some injections work specifically on the liver and others on the kidneys and on the lymphatic system.
When should my practitioner suggest Biomesotherapy?
Biomesotherapy cannot heal all your medical problems, it is not a miracle therapy. It is up to your practitioner to decide what can be treated, and what can't. The majority of patients choose to be treated with Biomesotherapy because they are in pain and do not support the use of conventional painkillers. However it is important to realise that Biomesotherapy isn't designed to 'take away' the pain as with conventional medication. Pain is seen as an important 'signal' from your body that something is going wrong. It is similar to a red light on the dashboard of your car: the aim is not to just 'take it away' but to look for the deeper cause. This means that if pain can be alleviated with Biomesotherapy, without prescribing painkillers, there is good reason to conclude that the deeper cause of that particular pain has been eliminated.
I've heard that things can get worse immediately after my first treatment. Is that correct?
It all depends, every case is different. Sometimes you improve immediately after the injection. Critics might describe such a phenomenon as a "placebo effect" by saying that you feel better because you believe you're going to be feeling better. In Biomesotherapy, such an immediate improvement is rather likely to happen when dealing with a fresh sports injury for example. But as stated previously, when dealing with complaints that have persisted for months or years, things need some time to heal. You may even notice that after the first treatments (especially the day after the injection) you feel a little worse, experiencing more pain or discomfort after the first session. This is exactly the opposite of the so-called placebo effect! This temporary worsening of complaints usually means that the healing processes are being activated. In Biomesotherpay it is called the "reaction phase". But when you understand that this means that real healing is on its way, you will be willing to accept these minor reactions in the beginning of the treatment.
When should I consider Biomesotherapy?
Most practitioners use Biomesotherapy for minor musculoskeletal problems. Neck pain and back pain are good indications for Biomesotherapy, but one can also treat sciatica, ankle sprain, pain in the shoulder and Achilles tendonitis using these natural products. Biomesotherapy is also very successful in treating sports injuries, tennis elbow, golf elbow, and other similar conditions. However Biomesotherapy is not just used for pain problems. An area of treatment worth noting is the management of allergies and inflammations. For example, one can treat asthma, eczema and hay fever, even patients with bronchitis, cystitis and sinusitis can be treated with this technique. When a practitioner is experienced in the technique, he or she can also treat you for migraine, tension headache, Crohn's disease, colitis, Cluster headache and neuralgia.
Who may benefit from Biomesotherapy?
The use of Biomesotherapy can benefit those patients who have tried conventional medicine but have had no success, or for those who have had to stop taking conventional medication because of side effects. It is an interesting healing technique for those patients who want to avoid surgery (for example for sciatica or sinusitis). In some patients it may be advantageous to combine the conventional approach together with Biomesotherapy. Many people still believe that one has to stop conventional treatments when choosing natural medicine, this is not the case with biomesotherapy.
When is Biomesotherapy not appropriate?
Let us be clear about it: Biomesotherapy cannot heal you from cancer, diabetes, a heart attack or AIDS. Nor is it an appropriate treatment for high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, Parkinson, depression or epilepsy.
In some cases the disease is too serious or too aggressive, and can only be stopped through conventional medication or surgery. Your family physician will confirm this.
When serious damage has already occurred, biomesotherapy will simply be too late to reverse the damage and bring the body back into balance again. For example, a viral hepatitis can be treated with biomesotherapy in order to support the healing mechanism of the body, but liver cirrhosis is a phase where cells are damaged beyond repair and healing is impossible.
The same is true for chronic problems with the airways. Biomesotherapy can help a lot here as long as there is no emphysema or lung cancer involved. That is why it is so important to first have a diagnosis before starting with biomesotherapy.
Biomesotherapy is a safe and efficient technique in complementary medicine. It uses the stimulation of points in the body with saline injections, along with homeopathic medicines to stimulate the natural self-healing capacities of your body. It is worth considering as one of your treatment options.Return to Services Page
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Here are some of the major changes to the game!
- The Noble Lady now awards Credits instead of Gems. Players can now earn 10 Gems each day by earning 100 activity points through the Daily Assistant.
- The Noble Lady should no longer crash the server when she appears!
- Added more detail when viewing other players' profiles.
- Apprentice Gear can now be upgraded to a max of level 10. Hope Bringer (and above) can still be upgraded beyond level 10.
- Sanctify now shows in the battle screen.
- Banish Baal rewards window updated so its more clear what you've won from the event.
- Players' guilds are now visible in the arena screen.
- Mysterious chests are divided by Realm instead of the entire server.
- Reduced the cost of some items from the Labyrinth vendor.


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Elvis Presley's jumpsuits were his signature. He is definitely one of the biggest stars of all time, but how would we see him according to modern standards?
Elvis Presley was an iconic figure in American history and pop culture, and his name was synonymous with rock and roll until he turned into a running joke of sorts for people who saw him only as a sad, washed-up star. However, his untimely death at the age of 42 gave birth to the legend of this man, turning him into the world-famous icon we all remember him as. Now, because he died so young, it makes us wonder, what would it have been like if Elvis were still alive in the 21st century? He might still be making hits, adapting his style to the new musical and cultural trends like Jennifer Lopez or Madonna, or he might have faded into obscurity anyway after failing to transcend for the new generations. Unfortunately, we'll never know, but what about his persona? How would we perceive and judge a modern-day Elvis?
People like to say that Elvis was one of a kind, but he wasn't that special really. I mean, the man was extremely talented, he had an impressive voice and killer dance moves, but in recent years, we've seen loads of people just as talented as him or even more so. What really made him so iconic was his charisma and the innovative (even scandalous) way he moved; if you don't remember, do yourself a favor and search for videos of his legendary dancing. Do you think his style would be as appealing to us today? Maybe, but not for the best reasons. The way I see it, people today would probably be more drawn to the lavish life he led with all his luxuries and eccentricities than his music (just like modern-day celebrities whose only claim to fame is fame itself - talking to you, Kardashians).
To be honest, the more I think about it, the less I think a man like him would fit in today's world, but let's go back to the point of our title and the reason why I think social media and the internet today would have destroyed him. One of the things that made Elvis so iconic was his legendary style. Take a look at any of his impersonators or the thousands of t-shirts and posters with his face on them, and you'll see his classic pompadour and sparkly jumpsuits. If he were alive today, those jumpsuits, which nobody in their right mind would dare to wear, would be the end of his career. I know what you're thinking, "yes, they're fashion suicide, but why would they ruin a person's career, aren't we free to wear whatever we want?" The thing is that behind those luxurious and iconic suits, there's a crime that is too grave to forgive.
According to Gene Doucette, the main creator of these intricate and fancy garments, the idea of the suit was to create something stylish and memorable, but also comfortable for Elvis to perform in. Since he danced a lot in his shows, regular two-piece suits didn't cut it. As a result, jumpsuits were the perfect solution: he could dance his heart off, yet still look put together. As the suits became his signature look, Doucette decided to turn them into actual canvases to tell stories, but the question is what kind of stories. He thought that one way to make them special, unique, and innovative was by taking inspiration from "primitive" art, as he called it (you see where this is going?). For years, Elvis wore a set of jumpsuits with incredible embroidery and some pretty problematic themes (or stories, as Doucette called them), like Egyptian, Aztec, and Native American-inspired ornaments.
Many celebrities have received tons of backlash after wearing hairstyles and clothes that belong to other cultures. This is called cultural appropriation, and if you're a public figure, this can be one of the worst social crimes you can commit, mainly because you're taking tradition and culture as costumes. If the King were to perform today and have a social media presence, he'd probably get a lot of criticism because of it, not to mention the racism allegations or the stories of him only wanting to have sex with "virgin" women.
We could say that he was a man of his time, sure, but does that make it ok? I mean, if I see a foreign tourist wearing a Mariachi hat in Mexico and having fun, I don't mind. For me, it's all about the intention. Yes, sometimes people take elements from oppressed cultures and profit off of them, but there are also people who just love a different culture and want to show it. However, I'm quite sure that in Elvis' case it's more the former. After all, Doucette was the one who created them and sent his designs only for approval. The man didn't even meet Elvis, so there's no way he could share his ideas. So, yes, I think it's important to bring things like this into the conversation, especially with a figure as iconic as him, but also because it's something we should do with all of our idols.
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RCEF transfers the builded up academic knowledge into practical usable material through participation in projects. Currently we are participating in the following projects:
VLAIO project in collaboration with KPMG
Together with KPMG, RCEF is working on a research project, commissioned by VLAIO. In this partnerships, we work on the analysis of the ecosystem of startups and scale-ups as well as incubators and accelerators in Flanders. Main focus is the collaborations and synergies, created within this ecosytem. We look at the ad-hoc situation in order to provide VLAIO with important insights from the ecosytem with regard to future changes that can further improve the functioning of this crucial ecosytem in Flanders.
SBO Strategic Change in Family Firms
The Research Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Firms at Hasselt University and the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Antwerp joined forces on a multidisciplinary research project "Strategic Change in Family Firms: Antecedents and Consequences of Strategic Change from a change readiness perspective ", funded by the FWO (4 years).
In order to survive and prosper, family businesses, the dominant organizational form in Flanders, are confronted with increasing pressure to adapt to fast changing environments. However, many family businesses often appear to be strategically inert and conservative. An open question for academics and policy makers is under which conditions family businesses can overcome inertial forces and realize successful strategic changes. This project aims to realize four central scientific objectives, which result from four major gaps in the literature.
Academic chair with BDO Belgium
On the 16th of November 2017 the academic chair on "Governance of Internationalization in Family Businesses" has been launched. This is a collaboration between BDO Belgium and RCEF, with Prof. Voordeckers as chair holder. Hans Wilmots, the CEO of BDO Belgium, has also started his PhD on the same topic.
EFRO Project - Pitch Please
This EFRO project is a collaboration between city Hasselt, PXL and Hasselt University. The objective of this project is to create a sustainable ecosystem that stimulates entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial spirit by the youth. This should happen in an easy accessible way in order to create an entrepreneurial mindset in Limburg.
RCEF takes care of the work package on an entrepreneurial mindset by lecturers and youth workers.


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Mass Attack #3
Awesome feelings of confidence & concentration. A great mind / muscle connection that leads to ass-kicking pumps. Recuperation tome is reduced; the moment I put down the weights & get a quick drink, I'm ready for my next set. And not only that, I don't want my workouts to end!! I keep saying to myself, "Come on, one more set!" Really glad that I chose this stack. I will definitely be placing future orders of Mass Attack #3!