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The Azzurri Rollers Bocce team has been operating in Kingston for 4 years.
The Azzurri Rollers sent a team to the 2012 Provincial Games which came home with a silver medal.
If you are interested in playing Bocce, you will be practicing with your team to improve your skill and fitness levels every week.
You will also be able to compete the Family Day Inter-community game every year.
On a 3 year rotation, there are qualifiers for Provincial and National Games that athletes may strive for.
If you wish to join the team once the season has begun please contact the coach to see if there is available space.
The Azzurri Rollers would be very pleased to welcome new athletes to their team!
Italo Canadian Club, 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston, ON
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Recruit warriors, expand your empire and plunder all the treasures!Play Game
Barbarians is a multiplayer game, in which you will embody warriors who help a rather sexy sorceress. Build a city, recruit warriors to form an army and go forth to conquer new territories. You only have two goals in mind: to be rich and powerful. For that, you have to manage your resources and wealth, but also your troops for your army to grow as the game goes on. Become a strategist to lead both the war and the daily life of a master hand. Become the best barbarian the world has ever seen!
Barbarians is a unique game in which you will need to create an army and build a city to conquer new territories. Get rich and powerful to hire new people and develop a good strategy. Collect basic resources that will be used to expand your kingdom, but do not overlook the offensive aspect of the game. You will lead many battles, but will you be strong enough to win them all? Do your best, and help your friends who will support you during the fiercest battles.

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Community Settings
Community settings for clinical interventions and research activities help fulfill the objectives of the CCPP--to provide a variety of training venues and to increase professional functioning in the public sector. The following is a brief description of each site, clientele and interventions, and the supervising clinicians in the Lawrence, Kansas City, and Topeka areas. CCPP Students are eligible to apply for these external practicum placements after demonstrating basic clinical competencies in the KU Child and Family Services Clinic.
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center runs a Child and Family Services unit for outpatient assessment and therapy as well as for family preservation interventions. This Center is a well-established licensed comprehensive facility with over 115 professionals and a wide array of services. Under supervision, CCPP trainees at the Center do assessment and therapeutic interventions for such diagnoses as Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and anxiety disorders. They also provide in-home family assessments, interventions for children at risk of being placed outside the home (e.g. Family Preservation, juvenile detention center), and ADHD groups for children and parents. Parent-child interaction therapy is a frequent therapeutic approach. The trainees consult with staff regarding other cases and provide individual, group, and family therapy for children in crises. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists and social workers at the center (Julie Boydston, Ph.D.; Juliet Nelson, Ph.D.). Students and faculty in CCPP also conduct clinical research projects at this Center in psychotherapy process and outcomes in the Child and Family Services unit.
KU Medical Center - Pediatric Psychology Section
Practicum students at the KU Medical Center, Pediatric Psychology Section, may participate in a number of different clinics and services as indicated below.
- Behavioral Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic-- Orovides outpatient therapy for a range of presenting problems, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, school problems, autism, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
- Telehealth/Telemedicine Clinic-- Uses televideo technology to deliver psychological evaluation and treatment services to families across Kansas.
- Feeding Clinic--The Feeding Team is a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient consultation services for children and families who have complicated feeding issues.
- Elimination Disorders Clinic--This clinic provides assessment and treatment for children who present with elimination problems (e.g., encopresis, enuresis, rumination syndrome). Clinicians work directly with children and parents providing behavioral treatment, lifestyle and dietary recommendations, and patient education.
- Behavioral Endocrinology Clinic--This clinic provides assessment and treatment for children and adolescents who present with an endocrinology-related disorder (.e.g., diabetes, idiopathic short stature, Turner's syndrome).
- Cystic Fibrosis Clinic-- A multidisciplinary clinic for children with cystic fibrosis. The treatment team consists of providers in medicine (physicians, nurses), social work, dietetics, respiratory therapy, and pediatric psychology.
- Consultation-Liaison Service (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [NICU])-- The NICU Consultation-Liaison Service (NICU C-L) provides psychological services to families with infants hospitalized in the NICU.
Licensed pediatric and clinical child psychologists affiliated with the CCPP provide supervision. Supervisors include Martha Barnard, RN, PhD, Ann McGrath Davis, PhD, ABPP, Stephen Lassen, PhD, Eve-Lynn Nelson, PhD, Susana R. Patton, PhD, CDE, and Jane Sosland, PhD.
KU Medical Center - Child Development Unit
Students taking practicum experiences at the KU Medical Center in the Child Development Unit work on interdisciplinary teams (including social work, education specialists, speech and hearing specialists) providing evaluations of children referred for mental retardation, autism, and other developmental disabilities. These activities are supervised by licensed child and school psychologists (Leni Swails, PhD and Maura Wenland, PhD).
Children's Mercy Hospital - Developmental and Behavioral Sciences Section
The practicum at the Children's Mercy Hospital, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences provides for advanced training experiences in a range of patient populations. CCPP Students are eligible to apply for these external practicum placements after demonstrating basic clinical competencies in the KU Child and Family Services Clinic. Please see the Director of the CCPP for more information about student eligibility.
- Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic-- The behavioral pediatric practicum provides psychology trainees with the opportunity to see children and families for brief behavioral assessment and treatment addressing a variety of behavioral and developmental problems.
- Developmental Neuropsychology--The developmental neuropsychology practicum provides psychology trainees with the opportunity to work with infants and young children who have experienced brain injuries or are at significant risk for neurodevelopmental differences due to underlying medical conditions.
- Pediatric Psychology (C/L)-- Provides psychology trainees experiences in outpatient psychotherapy and assessment, solid organ pre-transplant evaluations, inpatient consultation/liaison, brief consultation in pediatric clinics, family-based support/intervention, and participation within medical multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Pediatric Chronic Pain Management Team-- Comprises a multi-specialty interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive assessment and multimodal treatment of idiopathic and disease-related chronic pain for children and adolescents.
- Pediatric Neuropsychology-- Provides psychology trainees with the opportunity to work with patients with a variety of medical conditions including epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, cardiac conditions, movement disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Pediatric Obesity-- Provides the advanced graduate student with exposure to multidisciplinary team based treatment of youth with obesity and special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, physical disabilities, and developmental disabilities, as well as a young child family-based weight management intervention.
Licensed pediatric and clinical child psychologists affiliated with the CCPP provide supervision. Supervisors include Vincent Barone, PhD, Mark Connelly, PhD, Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD, Jami Gross-Toalson, PhD, Josh Hall, PhD, Rebecca Johnson, PhD, Klanci McCabe, PhD, Rachel Moore, PhD, Dustin Wallace, PhD, and Elizabeth Willen, PhD.


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(From the comic / zine Work-a-Day Pear)
(From the comic / zine Work-a-Day Pear)
I'll be attending Expozine this weekend! And no, I will not be selling the privilege of patting my rabbit, Beatrice. Instead, I've got new comics, stationary, pins, magnets, and watercolors! I may even bring some giant knitted pears.
Here's a sample of some of the comics and stationary I'll be selling.
Beatrice helping me pick covers:
A bunch of giant pears ready to attack me:
Most of the new stuff is already listed in my Etsy shop, if you're interested and aren't in Montreal this weekend.
If you are in Montreal, you should definitely stop by Expozine. There are tons of small publishers, all selling really unique books and zines.
November 16 and 17, 12-6pm
5035 Saint-Dominique, Montréal, Québec
For a list of vendors and more details, visit Expozine's website!
If you're in Montreal, come out this weekend to support (suppeart) Angry Pear at Expozine! I'll have comics, pins, magnets, "Stationpeary," Micro Pears and more!
There looks to be an interesting line-up of independent presses and creators, so if you can make it, definitely check it out!
Saturday and Sunday (November 17 and 18), 12pm-6pm
5035 St-Dominique (Église Saint-Enfant Jésus, between St-Joseph & Laurier, near Laurier Métro)
(Admission is free)
This comic is featured in a new mini comic book I just made called "Pear and Rabbit." It's available for sale in my shop!


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I found myself in the "Self Improvement" section of a chain book store today (I still refuse to call it a "bookstore"), and was surprised to see how much the section had grown since I was last there. Along with the books about the colors you should wear and how to decorate your house so that all your stuff is in harmony, there were books about how to adjust your body language to present yourself as a good job candidate, and books about how to completely change your brain. There were books about changing your appearance, and books about improving your memory. There were old classics revamped for modern times, and guidebooks to life written by famous people. There were books recommending religious paths, and books that suggested paths that required disciplines that were not religious. There were books about how to un-clutter your life, how to get things done, how to become more self confident, how to have more self control, and how to have more self esteem. In some cases whatever you might want to change could be a mere seven steps away.
I'm all for expanding life's possibilities and for learning new things, but it seems that the road to any sort of happiness is paved with a good dose of self acceptance. It is fine to "move on" and slough off the skins of ages past, and it is always a good idea to allow grudges to fade and to allow problematic relationships to become less important in the grand scheme of relationships (which sometimes means not having contact with people who make you feel lousy for a while).
I have learned, particularly this year, that people can change and grow for the better, but that each person changes and grows at an individual pace. I have also learned that relationships are complicated, and that everyone involved in any kind of a relationship (including familial and professional ones) has individual nuances to and nuisances in their lives that can cause unwelcome friction (particularly in an election year).
So my resolution this year is one of self-acceptance and a willingness to embrace the old as well as the new. I also intend to stay far away from the "Self Improvement" section of the book store.
So, as part of my resolve to accept myself as I am (and as I have been), I will share this video I made with my family last night. Rachel is singing in the style of the young Michael Jackson, Michael is playing the guitar, Ben is playing an electronic keyboard, and I am playing the flute. It came out of the drawer for the occasion. Even though hearing my "flute voice" makes me cringe a bit, I did play the instrument seriously and constantly for about 15 years before expanding my horizons string-ward.
Enjoy the Motown-style fun, and have a happy 2013!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Self Improvement
Posted by Elaine Fine at 9:20 PM
Labels: Family
3 comments:
- Carl said...
Hot! Love the flute! Happy New Year to you, Michael and family.
- Stephen Owades said...
Clearly the flute merits a bigger place in pop music, and you still sound very good on it. Good to hear you again!
- Elaine Fine said...
Thanks Carl and Steve! I still feel kind of like an impostor playing pop music (or maybe--gasp--a person in her 20s, like my kids), but perhaps the compounded-impostor nature of my relationship with the flute makes all things equal in the end.
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Vocational training to counter skills shortage in Bulgaria
In September 2019, a Bulgarian delegation visited various companies, vocational schools and training centres in Switzerland. The Swiss model has inspired Bulgaria's reform of its vocational education and training (VET) into a dual system, to which Switzerland contributed financial support and expertise. The new system includes more practical work and the active participation of companies in the traineeships.
2018 annual report on Switzerland's contribution to the enlarged EU
The 2018 annual report on Switzerland's contribution to the enlarged EU presents the results achieved in the last three remaining country programmes that are still under way: mine clearance in Croatia, the promotion of SMEs in Romania and the delivery of decommissioned trams from Basel to Bulgaria. Parliament is currently deciding on the future of the enlargement contribution. In principle, it has approved a second Swiss contribution to selected EU member states.
Strengthening human rights-based policing in Bulgaria
In response to a series of abuses by the Bulgarian police, the authorities are looking to raise professional standards and roll out a human rights-based approach to policing. The Swiss contribution to the enlarged EU is helping Bulgaria implement this project.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits Romania and Bulgaria
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis' trip focused on talks with high-ranking government representatives on bilateral issues, European policy and cooperation to date within the framework of Switzerland's contribution to the enlarged EU. In order to obtain an overview of work on the ground he also visited two projects partly funded by Switzerland's enlargement contribution.
One billion well invested
The ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. SECO and the SDC have taken stock of the last decade and published the results in their 2017 annual report. The projects have made a significant contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Switzerland was also able to use its expertise to make a meaningful contribution to a number of projects.
Consultation on a second Swiss contribution
At its meeting on 28 March 2018, the Federal Council decided to initiate the consultation procedure on a second Swiss contribution to selected EU member states. With this contribution, Switzerland aims to continue to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the EU member states. Last year, the Federal Council set two priorities for this contribution: vocational education and training and migration.
Linking regional development and nature protection
Creating jobs and prospects through environmental protection: Switzerland supported this innovative approach in Bulgaria. The project entitled 'Linking Nature, Protection and Sustainable Rural Development' promoted, among other things, organic farming methods, regional products and ecotourism in the poorest region of the EU.
Dual education certificate opens career doors for young people in Bulgaria
Switzerland supports Bulgaria in implementing a dual vocational education and training system. Based on the close collaboration of private companies, government representatives and vocational schools, the project aims to establish a system that is based on the Swiss model and simultaneously fits the Bulgarian context. In 2017, the first graduates received their diplomas.
10 years of contribution to the enlarged EU: efforts pay off
Press release
The 10-year implementation period for Switzerland's enlargement contribution to the 10 central and eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 came to an end on 14 June 2017. Under the contribution, Parliament approved a total of CHF 1 billion to implement 210 projects which have helped reduce economic and social disparities among broad sections of the population living in the EU.
End of commitment period for enlargement contribution to Bulgaria and Romania
Press release
The commitment period of the enlargement contribution for Bulgaria and Romania, which joined the EU in 2007, ended on 7 December. In all, 13 thematic funds and 28 projects totalling CHF 257 million were approved. The Swiss commitment aims to eradicate social and economic disparities in the enlarged European Union (EU).
President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter receives Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev
Press release
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Bukhalter, received the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, on Monday 13 October 2014 during the latter's official visit to Switzerland. Talks focused on relations and cooperation between Switzerland and Bulgaria, notably in the field of vocational education and training. The meeting, also attended by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, included discussions on Swiss policy on Europe, Switzerland's contribution to EU enlargement and various topical international issues, especially those related to the OSCE, which Switzerland is chairing in 2014.
"It's by talking with people from the local population that you see how effective development cooperation is"
Press release
Martin Dahinden served as head of the SDC from 2008 to 2014. At the end of September 2014, he leaves Switzerland to become the country's new ambassador in Washington. In this interview, Martin Dahinden looks back on his years with the SDC, recalls personal highlights, talks about the changes in Swiss development cooperation over the years, and names future challenges.


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Welcome To KB
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future"
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Dear KB Parents,
Welcome to our KB Learning Community! I am happy to have your children in my class. Please remember that along with academics your children will be developing their faith, learning to work cooperatively, following directions, making new friends and having fun.
All information regarding classroom living and policy can be found by clicking on Classroom Procedures on the KB Homepage. Our Kindergarten Curriculum and areas of study can be found on our Welcome/Syllabus link. Homework and our Show & Tell Schedule can be found by clicking on their links.
KB will be enjoying the works of many award winning children's authors every month. This month's authors are Kevin Henkes and Mercer Mayer. You can find some of the titles in our Monthly Author Link. We also have a Recommended Websites that will link the children to fun learning.
For information on monthly celebrations, holidays or activities check out our Events and Announcements. This link will connect you to information regarding dates, times and locations.
Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. I am looking forward to meeting you and your children and to starting our school year!
Mrs. Rocha
Kindergarten Syllabus
We Believe (Sadlier)
This book is based on key themes in Catholic education. Topics will include:
· The Holy Trinity
· Saints
· The Holy Family
· Creation
· Sacraments
· Church Holidays
· Christian Morality
· Scripture
· Worship
· Prayer
Journeys (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
The Language Arts are a very important part of the Kindergarten Curriculum. This series will help your emergent reader/writer to gain confidence as well as skill. Concepts will include:
· Letter and Sound Recognition
· Auditory Discrimination of Sounds
· Penmanship
· Tracking Left to Right and Top to Bottom
· Rhyming Words
· Comparing and Contrasting
· Listening for Details
· Drawing Conclusions
· Sequencing
· Cause and Effect
· Listening for the Main Idea
· Telling a Story
· High Frequency Word Recognition
· Sounding Out Words
Kindergarten Phonics (Sadlier)
This book will help to reinforce some of the concepts taught in the Language Arts Series. Lessons will include:
· Short Vowels
· Long Vowels
· Auditory Discrimination of Beginning, Middle, and Ending Sounds
Let's Find Out (Scholastic)
Progress in Mathematics (Sadlier-Oxford)
This Math Series will help your child to learn about:
· Classification and Position
· Number Recognition
· Patterns
· Graphing
· Measurement
· Geometry
· Sorting
· Telling Time to the Hour
· Money
· Addition Readiness
· Subtraction Readiness
Your child will be receiving this colorful and informative periodical each week. It does an excellent job of showcasing holidays, seasons, safety lessons, and health issues.
Science lessons will correlate with topics covered in Language Arts and Religion lessons. We will be exploring the following:
· The Five Senses
· Growing and Changing
· Being Healthy
· Living Things
· Properties of Matter
· Weather
· Earth and Sky
· Sound, Heat, and Light
(Hug Club Clip Art)
KB Specials Schedule ( May be subject to change)
Monday - Music
Have your child bring his or her best singing voice to class
Tuesday - Art
Please send a smock to school for art. Label the smock with your child's name.
Wednesday - Physical Education
Gym uniforms and white sneakers are to be worn on "Gym Day". Label all items of clothing as all the children's uniforms are the same.
Thursday - Media Center
The children will visit the Stem Lab where they will enjoy various learning opportunities.
Friday - Show and Tell
Please help your child choose an item for Show & Tell. Help them to practice what they will say about their item. A schedule of topics and dates will be listed on our class home page.


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German Chocolate Cake
Hey kids, get ready to make one of the most popular American cake. Todays recipe is German Chocolate Cake .Cake Games
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This Lemon Frosted Lemon Cake is one of my favorite pound cakes. It is a sweet and buttery cake with a moist yet dense texture. As its name implies, it has a tangy lemon flavor that comes from adding both lemon zest (outer yellow skin of lemon) and lemon juice to the cake batter. To further enhance the lemon flavor, the cake is frosted with a simple lemon glaze (frosting). This frosting is made by combining powdered sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice and what I like about it is how it dries to a hard and crusty glaze. A lovely cake on its own with a hot cup of tea, or you could serve it with fresh fruit.
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Hey kids, get ready to make one of the most popular American cake. Todays recipe is German Chocolate Cake .Cake Games
Hey, girls! What about preparing a quick chocolate cake today? It has to be simply gorgeous and of course, the taste has to be perfect as well. Nothing can ever be better than a homemade chocolate cake.Cake Games
Do you want to become a wonderful confectioner that everybody would praise and dot on? Do you love baking delicious cupcakes? Do you crave for a secret adventure? Here we bring a great surprise for you! An opportunity to prove to the world that you are the best cupcakes chef and the super-duper confectionery artist! The very popular Red Velvet Cupcakes brought to you directly from the bakeries of faraway wonder lands! Moist and fluffy, delectable and spongy velvet cupcakes with light and soft crumb that would melt in your mouth within seconds! Buttermilk with a hint of cocoa essence that makes the perfect flavor for your delightful cupcakes! And the very bright shade of red is sure to beguile your heart and mind! Decorate it with amazing frosting or icing, sweet and colorful sprinkles and delicious toppings just to make them look perfecto! Its the time to taste your Red Velvet Cupcakes and also impress your parents with your baking skills! Try to follow the instructions and turn out to be a better baker! Get started right now and have fun in your own innovative kitchen!.Cake Games
Strawberry Cake is a very delicious recipe. Learn how to make Strawberry Cake by following this easy recipe.Cake Games
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Yeah!! Today is Julies moms birthday and she is at office and may arrive home little late. Darling Julie is very excited and she wants to give her mom a surprise.Cake Games
Are you in the mood for something fabulous dessert? If yes, guess what? Today we are going to learn how to make one of the best torte cake. Torte is a rich, usually multilayered, cake that is filled with any butter cream or coconut crème or fruits.Cake Games
Enjoy this amazing sport-fashion dress up game to give Baby Hazel an awesome tennis player makeover. Choose from dozens of stylish shirts, skirts, tops, knee pants, caps, socks and shoes to get her ready for the next tennis match.Exclusive Girl Games
It's time to give Baby Hazel a fabulous business tycoon makeover! Mix and match shirts, skirts, pants, jackets, hats, sunglasses, socks and shoes to dress up Hazel for the office. Also give her a good-looking office bag to keep the important documents in it.Exclusive Girl Games
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I haven't been very well for the last few weeks and I'm so sick of this gloomy Melbourne Winter weather that I'm dreaming of travelling again. Truth be told, my mind is always on travelling but the travel bug is getting stronger and I thought I'd spend this morning listing places I've been thinking about for a while now.
1. California
I've been to California before but it was brief. During my brief stay last year, I fell in love with the weather and the chill and relaxed nature of its inhabitants. I only had one day in LA, two days in San Diego, one day in San Francisco and two days at Bass Lake and hiked in Yosemite National Park. I especially want road trip along the coast, find solace at Salvation Mountain, see Audrey Kawasaki's work in her own hometown, hug Mickey at Disneyland and explore Little Saigon.
2. Paris
Parisian culture and lifestyle has always intrigued me. I'll definitely smell flowers in Monet's Garden, take the mandatory Eiffel Tower photos, smile at Mona Lisa at the Louvre and munch on croissants in St Germaine. It's a place I know I will love everything about!
3. Japan
Everyone is always surprised when I say that I have never been to Japan. It's an assumption many friends have made because I was a huge Japanese fangirl back in my teenage years and I love Japanese food. I'll be taken away into the imagination of the Studio Ghibli museum and the 'kawaii-ness' of Sanrio Puroland but that will ease as I will reach zen as I relax in my own onset at a Japanese style inn.
4. Blue Lagoon, Iceland
I dislike the cold but something about this place draws me in. The contradiction of its existence and its beauty. It's also only 39 km from Reykjavik and its quaint colourful houses is like an illustration from a children's book!
5. Hungary
I honestly do not know much about Hungary but Eastern Europe has been calling out to me for a long time. Something about not knowing exactly what the language sounds like, what kind of food, what kind of sights to see is so alluring. One thing for sure it is a beautiful place.
6. Pink Lake, Western Australia
Something closer to home for me. Who knew a lovely natural wonder is just two states away? Possible road trip!
7. Greece
Sun baking on the white beaches; sipping cocktails on a little boat and dipping into the azure waters and walking amongst the remnants of civilisations past. The colours of this place just make me smile.
8. New York City
Of course. I've been there twice on solo trips and love it even more each time.


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This Sparkman Stephens classic is back in Finland and undergoing a major refit just miles from where she started her life. The refit will include new Offshore carbon spars with composite rigging and carbon booms. The focus of the project is on performance cruising and will feature modern enhancements such as halyard locks, a taller sail plan, and code sails. … [Read more...]
Gunboat 62 "Chim Chim"
The owner and crew of this Gunboat reached out to Offshore for the upgrade of their rig to a simpler setup. Offshore will build the new standard modulus carbon rig with single carbon diamonds and a single set of upper shrouds. The new rig will also feature the Rigging Projects Gaff lock system for the mainsail as well as an internal mast jack system at the step. … [Read more...]
Beneteau 49
Offshore was called up to build a replacement rig and boom for this boat. We will work closely with Easom Rigging on specifying the best package for boat with the goal of winning the 2020 Pac Cup in sight. The spar package will consist of a carbon fiber mast, rod rigging, and a lightweight electric drive furling boom. … [Read more...]
Swan 120#1
This exciting new build for Nautor Swan will be the largest Swan rig by Offshore Spars. With a history of well over 100 custom spars supplied for the brand this project will build on the long standing relationship between the two companies. The rig will be four spreader swept aft configuration with no reliance on the inner forestay or runners for an easy cruising setup. The boom will be a deep v or wing shape with lazy jacks for easy mainsail flaking. Other features such as a full suite of … [Read more...]
J120#57 "Proof"
Offshore Spars to a build a class legal carbon replacement mast for the J120 "Proof" following a dismasting earlier in the season. The spar will be designed to fit the class rules in terms of weight and VCG limits. It will be equipped with a new set of nitronic 50 rod rigging. … [Read more...]
Tripp 90
With the elegance of Tripp Design and the build quality of Michael Schmidt Yachtbau this new build yacht for a fall of 2020 delivery will surely turn heads. The rig package from Offshore will consist of a standard modulus carbon mast and a hydraulic drive furling boom using a Bamar drive system. Another unique feature of the boom will be a hydraulic outhaul tensioner housed within the furling mandrel, this will add more performance to the mainsail in all wind conditions. In addition Offshore … [Read more...]
Taylor 49#3
We're teaming up with Brooklin Boatyard again, this time for a Taylor 49, which will be the third hull for the design. The boat will feature a carbon fiber spar and a carbon continuous line drive furling boom. The furling boom uses a line drive unit from Bamar which will mount at the inboard end of the mandrel. From there the lines will lead back to the cockpit and give full control of the furl and unfurl. Sistership Jim Taylor 49 Blackfish sailing in the Eggemoggin Reach, Brooklin … [Read more...]
Swan 68#20 "Northern Light"
Originally built as "Y2K" this Frers designed Swan 68 has many upgrades from the standard offering. The latest upgrade to add to the list is a new Offshore Spar to replace the current aging carbon spar. Swan 68 Northern Light, Originally named Y2K … [Read more...]
Voyager 655
Offshore to build a new carbon rig with our very popular electric drive furling boom for this new build. This steel hull, Bruce Roberts design is being project managed by Whitaker Yacht Design. The design will be optimized for reliability and usability. … [Read more...]
S&S 61 "Running Tide"
Teaming up with Pedrick Yacht Design and New England Boatworks on a refit project, Offshore Spars is adding another iconic race boat to its repertoire of projects. Running tide was designed by Sparkman Stephens and built as a collaboration between Wolter Huisman and Kretzer Boat Works in New York. Since her initial launch she has gone on to win may of the world's premier ocean races and built quite a reputation in the sport. Offshore will be supplying a new carbon fiber spar, rod rigging … [Read more...]
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About two weeks ago, the City of Bogotá officially announced its action plan to get its own world-class bicycle sharing system up and running. With a population of nearly 9 million inhabitants, and a city GDP per capita of roughly US$8,000 a year, the iconic capital of sustainable transport has experienced an enormous growth in car and motorcycle ownership over the past few years. In fact, a recent household survey shows that almost 12 million trips are made every day of which 14% are clearly identified as private car commutes, more than double that of ten years ago.
However, pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit commuters still represent approximately 75% of the city's daily trips. Therefore, in order to supply the last mile trips, to connect with the mass transportation system TransMilenio, to efficiently generate modal shift, to promote non-polluting means of transport, and to take good care of public health, the Municipality has finally decided to move forwards with the implementation of its public use bicycle program.
Bogotá's bike sharing system has been conceived from the earliest designs stage to be completely flexible. It will initially consist of 113 self-contained modular stations that do not require dedicated infrastructure and can be easily move around if necessary, plus 1,454 aluminum frame bicycles – GPS equipped and robust enough to withstand all kinds of road conditions – with an estimated ridership of 12,000 users a day covering an area of 12.6 square kilometers.
It will also use advanced technology with monitors and keypads at the stations while credit or debit card will be required to access and check out the bicycles. Designed for rapid turnover, the bicycles will be free to use for the first 30 minutes with an annual, monthly, and weekly subscriptions available for users, as has become the typical pricing model for similar schemes in cities across the globe.
Bogotá's bike sharing system will not be city-owned. Instead, it will be operated by a private contractor through a six year concession expecting that all operating cost can be funded via advertising and user fees.
Taking into account several study cases such as Paris, Barcelona, Washington D.C. (pictured above), and New York, amongst others, the system will also provide jobs for local youths and other vulnerable communities, aiming to create social inclusion and sense of belonging through the role of performing daily network maintenance.
Hoping that local attitudes towards cyclists and bicycle infrastructure are going to change, to tackle global warning issues, to calm traffic, to improve quality of life, and to make the city more productive, Bogotá has chosen a third generation bicycle sharing system for better.
Andrés Jara-Moreno is a Political scientist specializing in international relations and conflict resolution.
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Bath-based landscape design firm Grant Associates is to work on a new masterplan for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney
The practice will work with local company Cox Richardson Architects and Planners to re-imagine 30 ha of gardens and similarly sized surrounding public realm.
The scheme comes as the garden, which features views of the Sydney opera House, approaches 200 years in existence.
Grant Associates director Keith French told AJ the firm's work on the recently opened Gardens by the Bay in Singapore had helped secure the Sydney project.
'Gardens by the Bay is one of the landmark gardens in recent times and no doubt it helped us put forward our experience and abilities to do such a project,' he said.
The practice has opened an office in Singapore since winning that scheme, and is active in the market there.
But it will carry out most of the Sydney work from Bath with staff travelling every four to six weeks to Australia.
'It is a lovely project to be involved in, an amazing site, with a balance to be found between preserving the past and presenting the future,' said French.
He said it was too soon to consider a base in Sydney but did not rule our looking for further work in Australia in due course.
'We look for international projects that are unique or offer us a particular approach,' he added.
The integrated masterplan for the Royal Botanic Gardens is due to be unveiled in November 2013.
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Do violent video games stunt the development of moral reasoning?
Regular exposure to violent video games makes it difficult for young people to tell the difference between right and wrong and weakens empathy for others, according to recently released research. We summarise the report's main findings.
This study by Brock University in Canada investigated the relationship between adolescents' violent video game playing patterns, habits and attitudes, and their levels of moral reasoning.
The results found that over-exposure to violent games weakened empathy for others and that regular exposure to violence and lack of contact with the outside world makes it harder to tell right from wrong. Young people who play too many violent video games also struggle to trust other people, and see the world from their perspective.
Report summary
Mirjana Bajovic of Brock University set out to discover whether there was a link between the types of video games teens played, how long they played them, and the teens' levels of moral reasoning – their ability to take the perspective of others into account. 109 adolescents from the eighth grade of seven public elementary schools in Canada were studied.
The results suggested that playing violent video games in general was a very popular activity among the adolescents. However, the results demonstrated a significant negative relationship between adolescents' amount of time playing violent video games during the day and their socio-moral maturity.
The results indicate that there was a significant difference in the socio-moral maturity levels between adolescents who played violent video games for one hour a day and those who played for three or more. Bajovic suggests that both the content of the games and the time spent playing contribute to the fact that many of the violent gamers achieved only the second stage of socio-moral maturity. Earlier research suggests that adolescents who have not advanced beyond this point 'usually have not had enough opportunities to take different roles or consider the perspective of others in real life'.
The report puts the study's findings into the educational and the context of normal development, and suggestions are given for parents, for educators and for future violent video game research.
Key findings:
- The findings suggest that playing violent video games may hinder moral development in some adolescents. However, not all adolescents who played violent video games demonstrated lower level of socio-moral maturity. Only those adolescents who declared playing violent video games for prolonged hours demonstrated a tendency to score at the lower level of socio-moral maturity.
- Spending too much time within the virtual world of violence may prevent adolescents from getting involved in different positive social experiences in real life, and in developing a positive sense of what is right or wrong.
Different social opportunities are important as adolescents promote development by stimulating mental processes, and children's moral development depends on their role in different social contexts.
Key recommendations for teachers and schools:
- Teachers, parents, and students should start working collaboratively in providing those missing opportunities.
- Working collaboratively to create opportunities for children's participation in charity work, in community involvement, and in extracurricular activities will provide them with different perspectives and positive role taking opportunities.
Schools should work on cooperative decision-making and problem-solving, nurturing moral development by requiring students to work out common rules based on fairness.
- In the context of video game playing, teachers are required, first, to understand the content of video games and the story line in the game and, second, to initiate discussions about video games in the classroom. Through this dialog, they can guide children to differentiate between right and wrong within the stories depicted in video games.
- Character education should also serve to further enhance moral skills, such as sensitivity to others, and care for both others and self.
- Within the context of schools, the teachers are responsible for creating a moral community, in which students learn to respect and care about each other so that everyone feels valued within the group, and for that they need opportunities to develop their intuitions in well-structured environments that provide guidance for developing proper ethical skills.
- Teachers need more opportunities through professional development to learn about video games and to directly experience video game playing in order to perceive the possible applications of such tools in the classrooms. It is important for teachers to be informed about the possible effects of video games in order to avoid the influences on media moral panics related to the portrayal of violent video games in the media.
- Another important skill that children need to develop through critical media literacy and character education is the ability to understand the relationship among the common good, the good of others, and the individual good.
- It is of essence that everyday social and educational experiences contain moral dimensions; thus, both moral literacy and critical media literacy should involve the analysis of the violent video game messages as well as underlying issues of moral values and beliefs presented in these games.
- There should be no desire to stop children from playing video games, but opportunities can be created in and out of school to enhance their ability to become tolerant and compassionate in helping others and themselves.
Click here to read the full report 'Violent video games and moral reasoning in adolescents: is there an association?'.
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After racing the Lake James 50 (1 mile swim, 40 mile bike, 8.4 mile run) just a week before Rev3 Knoxville, I wasn't so sure about how my body would recover. I had trust in my body that I would be able to feel fresh again after a few days but it wasn't until Thursday (5 days post race) that I finally started to feel a little (and by little, I mean tiny winy) pep in my step. This had me a little worried but Karel assured me that I was just fine. I trusted him and stuck to my sharpening (aka "taper") plan so that I didn't go into Rev3 too rested and after every workout, I was feeling a bit more race ready.
Friday was a very wet and gloomy day which made it difficult for me to get into race mode. However, after joining Karel and our friend/athlete Meredith (who was doing the half aquabike - her longest race distance ever) in downtown Greenville at the Mountains to Main Street expo, I found myself getting excited. There's something about a race environment - whether race day or pre-race - that gets me pumped to race.
After a Trimarni pizza party on Friday evening with several of our Greenville (and visiting Jacksonville) friends, I was feeling more race ready (pizza always does the trick).
By Saturday morning, I was doing my pre-race warm-up brick and finding myself wanting to push a little harder on the bike than instructed and holding myself back on the run. I convinced myself that this was a good sign. Although the only day that really matters is race day, I felt as if my body was recovered and finally race ready after many months of training.
After saying good bye to Karel and Campy, Trimarni athletes Adam, Wlad and I (each in our own cars, I drove myself) headed north to Knoxville.
I entertained myself by listening to triathlon related podcasts and just under 3 hours later, around 3pm, we were at the Holiday Inn in downtown Knoxville, TN.
After checking into the hotel and unloading our stuff (I shared a room with my athlete/friend Adam and his wife and Trimarni photographer and the best sherpa ever, Taylor), Adam and Taylor made a quick trip to Whole Foods (I brought a cooler and bag of food) and I rested in the room until 3:45pm.
We all headed down to the race venue to pick up our packets and attend the pre-race athlete meeting. I never miss athlete briefings as I find it extremely important to know all rules and any last minute details or changes about the course/event.
After the meeting, we walked back to our hotel (less than 10 minutes) to put our bike sticker numbers on our bike and then we made our way down near the water, to the transition area (another less than 10 minutes).
I just love the Rev3 environment and how much they care about their athletes and I especially love these awesome bike racks.
I was excitedly anxious to get on my bike on Sunday morning to tackle this challenging bike course so I said see ya later to my bike before we walked to the river to check out the swim course.
Seeing that Karel and I raced Rev3 Knoxville last year, I was familiar with the layout of the swim course. I walked Adam and Wlad through the course so they understood where we started (by Calhoun's by the River) and where we exited (by the boat house, where we are standing).
I enjoy eating in my room on the night before the race (in comfy clothes without having to wait for food) so I enjoyed a pre-made meal of Jasmine rice (1.5 cups), hardboiled egg, salt, edamame and corn. Pretty simple but super easy for me to digest. I have experimented with several different options in training and this one felt the best.
I reviewed all course maps once more on my iPad in the evening and Adam and I watched a video that I found on You Tube of the bike course (my second time watching it) so he understood all the more technical sections.
I fell asleep shortly after 9:30am and slept fairly well before an early morning wake-up at 4:15am.
After making coffee in the room (good European instant coffee and hot water in the electric kettle, mixed with milk), I sat down to my pre-race meal (once again, well practiced in training) of 2 Van's waffles with maple syrup and Smuckers Natural PB, banana and glass of OJ. Just shy of 500 calories and very easy to digest. I also had a small glass of water.
I filled my powdered-filled bottles (3 of them, each with 280 calories) with water after I ate, prepared 1 x 20 ounce bottle with 80 calories Clif Hydration to sip in transition (I only ended up drinking about 8 ounces) and changed into my Canari short sleeve Tri suit.
I bundled up in some warm clothes (it was 53 degrees but water temp was 67 so I wanted to stay warm before my pre-race warm-up) and we all (Adam, Wlad, Taylor and I) headed down to transition area around 5:20am.
After pumping up my tires (I have Victoria Latex tubes in my Alto race wheels, so I have to pump them up before I ride), I laid out my gear on my transition towel:
Clothing: Canari one piece short sleeve tri suit, Oakley Women continuity sport bra, CEP calf sleeves, newton socks
Swim: Xterra vengeance wetsuit, Speedo Vanquisher goggles, body glide spray (TriSlide is our go-to spray)
Bike: Bontrager shoes, Oakley sunglasses flak 2.0, Sworks women evade tri helmet (with magnet buckle - new helmet, love it!), Garmin Edge 810, Alto Wheels CC-56, Solestar kontrol insoles
Run: Brooks Pure Flow 4 running shoes, Nathan Mercury 2 hydration belt (2 flasks each with 120 calories Clif Hydration), Clif Bar visor, Garmin 910 (I wore the Garmin for the entire race, including the swim but only turned on for the run).
Nearing 6am, I performed some dynamic exercises to get my heart rate up and blood flowing and then joined Adam and Wlad for a little jog with a few pick-ups. Although the pre-race warm-up rarely feels good as I am getting my body ready to race, it really helps to prepare the body for what's to come with the endorphin-filled start of a triathlon race.
After making several potty stops thanks to a nervous belly, Taylor, Adam and I walked to the ~10 minutes to the swim start.
The weather was absolutely perfect which was a nice change from the rain we experienced last year.
All suited up and ready to go!
Adam's wave was at 6:50am, Wlad went off at 6:55am and the female wave was at 7am.
Rev3 allowed us in the water 5 minutes before our wave start which was great to be able to get into the water to warm-up and adjust the wetsuit (very important to put water inside your wetsuit before you start swimming so you can adjust the wetsuit and so it doesn't "suck" on your chest and cause tightness).
I was already noticing a massive glare from the sun right into our eyes and it was so difficult to see the buoys before our first right hand turn. I had ordered new clean (no fog -yet) goggles for this race but they didn't come in until Friday evening so I was worried about wearing them for this race as I didn't have a chance to adjust them properly for my face while swimming. I opted for my other race goggles with a little tint but they often fog which was not so good for this bright sun.
After a quick swim warm-up followed by 10,20 and 30 strokes fast with equal strokes recovery to warm-up my system, I was officially race ready and I was looking forward to the suffering that I was willing to tolerate in order to give my best effort to see if I could achieve my overall female winner goal.
Stayed tuned for part II of my race report.
I promise, it's filled with excitement.


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Chlorophyll can be defined as the pigment responsible for giving green color to plants and algae. Chlorophyll offers various health benefits, and for this reason, there are many chlorophyll supplements in the market. Chlorophyll supplements are the dietary supplements formulated from chlorophyll and various other ingredients. Chlorophyll supplements can be consumed by anyone, who is in need of adequate nutrients, and it is also for those who want to improve their overall health.
The 4 Scientific Facts of Chlorophyll's Benefits That No One Tells You
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You can either consume green vegetables to have the benefits of chlorophyll, or you can have a chlorophyll supplement with a strong concentration of chlorophyll for fulfilling your dietary requirements. Many people have the problems in managing their diets, so they prefer chlorophyll supplements. You can find chlorophyll supplements in the form of pills or the liquid form.
The benefits of consuming chlorophyll supplements
- Reduces extra cravings: The compounds found in chlorophyll have properties to suppress hunger. Because of reduction of extra cravings, it will help in reduction of weight.
- Odor reduction: Chlorophyll is effective in controlling your body odor. Moreover, it also alleviates constipation and gas.
- Enhance healing process: The chlorophyll enhances the healing process of the body. It paces up the healing process and effectively helps the wounded areas to recover.
- Promotes cleansing process: Environmental pollutants are one of the trending issues in the current world. Due to environmental pollutants, human beings inhale toxic material, which hampers the health. The good news is that the chlorophyll helps in elimination of toxin materials and carcinogen. The study was carried out to test the effectiveness of chlorophyll. The volunteers participating in the study received three servings of the aflatoxin. They were also provided with the meal with chlorophyll tablets. The results were fascinating, as 95% of the toxins were eliminated in a matter of 24 hours.
- Guard DNA against the impacts of fried foods: There are many adverse impacts of fried foods. Fried foods are not only bad for your waistline, but it also contains various chemicals, which can damage colon tissues along with the DNA of the colon tissues. In the study carried out by the researchers. It was observed that the people who ate fried foods along with chlorophyll were found to have lesser damage to the DNA of colon tissues.
- Might be a potential ingredient for cancer treatment: Chlorophyll may also have emerged as a new ingredient which can be used for cancer treatment. One of the studies found that the lower amount of consumption of chlorophyll led to higher risk of colon cancer. It may also protect against carcinogens.
10 of the Best Chlorophyll Supplements
10.Chlorofresh Natural Chlorophyll from Nature's Way
The first one on the list is Chlorofresh Natural Chlorophyll from Nature's Way. It is a liquid chlorophyll supplement, which has no real flavor in it. It contains 16 ounces of liquid for fulfilling your requirement of necessary nutrients. It is 100% natural, and it contains no artificial colors or preservations, which makes it beneficial for your health. Furthermore, it also makes it safe to use. Another good thing about this liquid chlorophyll is that it is very easy to use. You can just open it up, and consume it by mixing it up in water or green juice. The proper dose of this liquid chlorophyll is 2 tbsp per day. You can mix it in the green juice and drink it for a better result. It can serve up to 32 times, as the bottle contains 16 ounces of liquid chlorophyll with ½ tbsp per serving. It is very much suitable for vegetarians. This liquid chlorophyll is extracted from premium alfalfa leaves. It reduces digestive tract odors, which is caused due to colostomy or ileostomy. Moreover, it also reduces fecal odor from incontinence.
9.Mint Flavored Liquid Chlorophyll from Now Foods
It is a liquid chlorophyll from Now Foods, and it comes up in mint flavor. This bottle of liquid chlorophyll can serve over 90 servings. The serving should be 1 teaspoon per serving, and i.e. 5 ml per serving. It promotes cleansing from various harmful pollutants from your body. As it is not possible to completely save yourselves from environmental pollutants, however, it is possible to cleanse the pollutants from the body. Furthermore, the regular consumption of this liquid chlorophyll will help you in reducing your body odor along with bad breath. This chlorophyll liquid is identified as sodium copper chlorophyll. The water-soluble liquid chlorophyll is extracted from top quality Alfalfa leaves through a completely natural process. This liquid chlorophyll provides exclusive value, as it gives 90 servings in comparison to others, which provides around 30 servings. With all these exclusive values, benefits, and convenience in the consumption of this liquid chlorophyll, you should definitely consider this supplement for purchase.
8.Chlorophyll 100 mg Caps from Now Foods
After two liquid chlorophyll supplements, it is a 100 mg capsule with Alfalfa powder from Now Foods. It contains 90 capsules to meet your nutrient requirements. It is a super green super food for your health. This chlorophyll is extracted from the premium source, and i.e. Alfalfa leaves. The combination of Alfalfa powder and capsules makes this product unique. It comes up with 100 mg of chlorophyll and 250 mg of Alfalfa Powder. Besides chlorophyll and Alfalfa Powder, it contains Gelatin (capsule) and Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable source). This bottle is manufactured and distributed by Now Foods. This supplement will meet most of your expectations you have from dietary supplements. It is also better for those people who prefer capsules rather than liquid chlorophyll. It is very effective in cleansing of pollutants from your body, as your body intakes lots of environmental pollutants, and it is not possible to completely avoid environmental pollutants.
7.Liquid Chlorophyll from Nature's Sunshine
It is extra strength liquid chlorophyll manufactured by Nature's Sunshine. The ingredients used to derive this formula are chlorophyll, sodium copper chlorophyllin, spearmint oil, glycerin and water. Because of the perfect mixture of all these ingredients, it will do a whole lot of good for your health. You might also like the taste of this liquid chlorophyll because of its minty taste. This is a perfect superfood for your health containing various nutrients required by your body. This extra strong liquid chlorophyll promotes the function of cleansing of blood in a natural way, as it is absolutely critical to clean the toxins from the body. The ingredients used in this liquid chlorophyll to strengthen your cells too. Another benefit of this liquid chlorophyll is that it strengthens your immunity system to help your body to stay protected from various diseases. So, you should consider this supplement for consumption because of a whole lot of benefits to your health.
6.Chlorofresh Softgels from Nature's Way
It is yet another high-quality dietary supplement from Nature's Way. This supplement contains 90 soft gels to meet your dietary requirements. This chlorophyll supplement is extremely easy to use as well. Chlorofresh Softgels is derived from the premium source. As it is derived from natural sources, it is completely safe to use too. It is extremely effective in reducing your body odor because of the various ingredients and concentrated chlorophyll contained in this supplement. Moreover, it also plays a role in enhancing the healing process of your stomach, gut, and bowel. The additional ingredients used in this supplement are Soybean oil, gelatin, yellow beeswax, water, and lecithin. It is sweet in taste, but if you want to reduce the sweetness, then you can put in the glass first, pour the water, and stir it for some time. It is suitable for anyone whether you are nonvegetarian or a vegan.
5.Liquid Chlorophyll from DeSouza's
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4.ChlorOxygen from Herbs Etc Alcohol-Free
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3.Liquid Chlorophyll from Benevolent Nourishment
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2. ChlorOxygen Softgels from Herbs Etc
It is yet another quality chlorophyll supplement from Herbs Etc. ChlorOxygen Softgels from Herbs Etc contains 60 fast-acting soft gels for fulfilling your dietary requirements. The chlorophyll used to derive this formula is extracted from Stinging Nettle. The consumption of this chlorophyll supplement will increase the level of hemoglobin for better lungs functioning. It will help in capturing more oxygen, and will also lead to a better distribution of oxygen throughout the body. It is also very much recommended for pregnancy, as it maintains healthy hematocrit levels. Furthermore, it helps in liver protection. It is recommended to take 100 mg to 200 mg of this supplement per day mixing it up with water, or you can consume it as directed by an expert. Each soft gel contains 50 mg of chlorophyll concentrates. With all these benefits, this supplement is definitely the supplement to consider for purchase.
1. Chlorophyll Supplement from World Organics
The final one on the list is 100 mg Chlorophyll Supplement from World Organics. It is a quality liquid chlorophyll supplement extracted from premium source. It contains 16 ounces of liquid chlorophyll. It has nature's own flavor. You can add this liquid chlorophyll in the glass of water and consume it as recommended by the manufacturer. With regular consumption of this supplement, you will reduce any body odor and bad bacteria. You will also eliminate the various toxins in your body, as your body will have many toxins due to exposure to environmental pollutants. This supplement contains ingredients, which will help in building up the count of red blood cells (RBC) in your blood. Moreover, this chlorophyll supplement can also help in the protection of your liver by acting as intestinal deodorizer. If you want to lose your weight, then this supplement can help you out. It helps in suppressing your hunger for controlling your diet. So, it is definitely one of the best chlorophyll supplements on the market to consider for purchase.


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Musings on Water — and on Florida
Apparently Colorado will never be able to live down last year's Republican gubernatorial disaster.
You just knew that when Florida's state Senate President, Mike Haridopolos, was outed as having been paid $152,000 to write about the history of Florida, someone, somewhere covering his likely foray into the U.S. Senate race there, would mention former Congressman Scott McInnis.
Sure enough, that's what happened. From a New York Times column by Gail Collins:
You will remember that last year, the leading candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Colorado was torpedoed by charges that he had plagiarized chunks of "Musings on Water," a manuscript that a conservative foundation had paid him $300,000 to write.
Many of us were most fascinated by the idea that you could get $300,000 for musing about water. But the voters were upset about the plagiarism part. The candidate, Scott McInnis, lost the nomination to Dan Maes, a dark horse who arguably turned out to be the worst candidate for a major post in a year when his competition included Alvin Greene, the guy running for the Senate in South Carolina whose economic development program involved getting the unemployed to build action figures of Alvin Greene.
Democrat John Hickenlooper went on to win the election.


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Regularly staying late at work, or working excessive hours can have a negative effect on you, your family and performance at work.
Why not join the Working Families Go Home On Time Day 2017 on 21 June 2017 and start a new habit to last all year round. The day is a lighthearted way to make a serious point – while working late is sometimes needed to get the work done, it shouldn't be the norm. It's a chance to challenge a long-hours culture.
Working Families has lots of free resource and guides for staff and managers to help support well-being in the workplace, and don't forget the University also has its own Health and Wellbeing web page, as well as information on the HR web page Ensuring Wellbeing.
So why not use this week to check them out.


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Steamboat beats Moffat County in back-to-back games
Craig — Playing a home-and-away doubleheader in Craig, Steamboat Springs' baseball team got back to basics and back into the win column with two comfortable victories against Moffat County, which saw its struggles continue.
The Sailors hit and pitched well and played solid defense behind the pitching to pick up two run-rule victories against the Bulldogs, 19-0 and 16-1. They came after four straight losses for the team, while Moffat County dropped its fourth straight game.
After a quick top of the first inning, including a diving catch by right fielder Storm Veilleux, Jesse Pugh led off with a double for the Sailors and Billy Clark brought him home with a single. Charley Fitzhugh hit a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0 after an inning.
After three more quick at bats for the Bulldogs in the second, Steamboat really took over, stringing hits together to extend the lead. Fitzhugh hit a three-run homer to left field with one out that made it 8-0.
"I knew it was out because that left field fence isn't very deep," Fitzhugh said. "I caught it right on the barrel."
Moffat County didn't do itself any favors in the second, however, making a host of errors, including a couple potential double-play balls that could have stemmed the bleeding. Instead, they gave the Sailors more chances and the Sailors got hits.
"It seems like it all started after spring break," Moffat County coach Justin Folley said about the Bulldogs recent skid, a 1-5 record in the past week. "We played well to start the season, and our defense was playing well. Our offense was looking great especially, but right now, both are dead."
The score was 13-0 when the second inning ended and Moffat County got its first hit from Mike Bingham, but Steamboat quickly erased the base runner with an inning-ending double play.
David Cropper hit a two-run single in the third to make it 16-0, and the Sailors tacked on three more runs by the end of the inning.
In Game 2, Moffat County turned to Sheldon Greenwood on the mound, but the usually steady senior struggled through the first inning, with multiple wild pitches putting the Bulldogs behind, 5-0.
Hugh Turner grounded out to bring Tyler Jenkins home in the bottom of the first for the Bulldogs and Colton Yoast hit a double, showing signs of life for Moffat County's offense. But that was all the team would score in the game, as Steamboat's defense made the key plays and pitching kept most of Moffat's lineup off the base paths.
"Today, they played like a team," Steamboat coach Rusty McRight said. "You've got to make the routine play to win. If you make the routine play, you'll make some of the hard plays, too. I was pleased with our defense and our pitching staff today."
In the third inning, Steamboat broke the game open. The team scored on a couple wild pitches to make it 7-1, then put together hit after hit to take a 12-1 lead. Five of the team's seven runs came with two outs in the inning.
"We've taken a lot of batting practice and coach has given us a lot to do with our swing," Fitzhugh said. "At the start of the season, we were hitting well, but the last few games, we haven't been. It was good to have that finally."
Folley now is searching for answers to get Moffat County back on track and thinks it has to go back to the way the team practices.
"We've got to get back out in practice and get working hard," he said. "The type of plays we missed today, that's what you have to do to expect to win."
Contact Nate Waggenspack at 970-875-1795 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @CDP_Sports.


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A couple of months after we started dating, my then-boyfriend Aaron mentioned to me that he had a recipe for a particularly addictive chocolate-coated marshmallow confection. It was something that his mother used to make throughout their teen years for consumption during the Summer months, and the family would store them in the freezer for an icy cold, chocolatey treat.
At this point, my mind drifted. Frozen chocolate-coated marshmallows? Being a child of the British Empire, I've always associated this combination (sans freezing) with products such as the delightful Tunnock's Tea Cake, which is eaten at room-temperature with a nice hot cup of tea. However, scattered throughout the conversation were phrases such as 'the best thing ever' and 'you can't stop at one'. His enthusiasm was infectious, so as our tastes are quite similar (uh, we're both chocaholics) I remained rather keen to try them.
Some weeks later, Aaron turned up at my apartment bearing a slightly smudged, handwritten recipe card entitled 'Marshmallow Treats'. I had a skim through the ingredients, quickly realising that the recipe was similar to chocolate marshmallow snowballs, a confection that I had oft sampled but never created from scratch.
Now, this is the point where my seed of doubt started to grow into a sizable seedling. Chocolate marshmallow snowballs have always fallen into the category of 'fake' chocolate for me, mostly because the samples I've tried have been dry, obviously biscuity and devoid of real chocolate flavour. However, a couple of days later Aaron brought home the ingredients and we spent a warm Saturday morning melting butter, sifting cocoa and rolling out a ginormous double-batch.
At this point, I need to specify that we followed Aaron's family tradition by placing our trays of little treats directly in the freezer to set. Around an hour later, they emerged: frosty cold, deep cocoa-red and flaked with coconut.
As I earlier confessed my seedlings of doubt about this recipe, I'll also be completely honest about my first reaction when eating a frozen marshmallow treat. They're frosty cold, with slight resistance as your teeth penetrate the chocolate coating towards the soft marshmallow centre. As you chew, the coating melts into a sweet jumble of cocoa, crunchy biscuit and fragrant coconut… it's an absolutely delicious, uniquely cold chocolate treat. Oh, and Aaron was also completely correct about the difficulty you'll encounter when attempting to stop at one of these little mouthfuls. At our first sitting, we consumed… uh, about ten or so? Each. This was followed by a sudden bout of nausea, so I'd discourage you from following in our rather foolish footsteps.
So, whether you've experienced a dry chocolate snowball or a soft, pillowy Tunnock's Tea Cake, I'd encourage you to set aside prior associations whilst sampling these frosty little marshmallow treats. Yes, they're still skirting in 'fake' chocolate territory, but with genuine, high-quality Dutch-process cocoa they're as chocolatey as can be.
You'll see that we've made some adjustments to Aaron's original family recipe… namely, a reduction in sugar and coconut. Admittedly, this does result in a slight textural variance from the original product (due to aspects of food science that I won't describe here) however it allows the complexity of the cocoa to shine through.
If you'd prefer, get back-to-basics with the sugary recipe card above, an apron and a wooden spoon. Either way, try them straight from the freezer – you'll be very glad you did.
Marshmallow Cocoa Treats
Makes approx. 35 golf-ball-sized treats
- 200g unsalted organic butter
- 400g can of condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (firmly packed) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa, sifted
- 2 tsp natural vanilla essence
- 250g plain, sweet biscuits (e.g. Arnott's Marie or Milk Arrowroot, graham crackers or malt biscuits)
- 250g marshmallows
- 1 cup finely dessicated coconut
Combine the butter, sugar, condensed milk, vanilla essence and cocoa in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir regularly, without boiling, until glossy and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside whilst you prepare your biscuits.
If you have a food processor, place all of your biscuits into the processor bowl and crush them until you have a fine consistency. If you don't (like me), place half of the biscuits onto a clean tea towel, then fold to enclose. Bash your biscuit parcel with a heavy rolling pin or other kitchen implement until the biscuits are finely crushed. You may need to open the tea towel and give any resilient large pieces a direct hit with the rolling pin. Repeat the process until all your biscuits are of a finely crushed consistency.
Add the crushed biscuits to the chocolate mixture, then stir to combine. Set aside until the mixture thickens and reaches room temperature.
Now for the fun part: set up your 'marshmallow treat assembly area'. You'll need a clean tray lined with greaseproof paper, your bowl of chocolate mixture, a shallow plate or dish filled with dessicated coconut (for rolling your marshmallow treats in) and a bowl filled with clean, cool water.
Dip your hands into the water to slightly dampen them. Scoop take about one tablespoon's worth of chocolate mixture, then form it into a flat disc with your fingers. Place a marshmallow in the centre of the disc, then fold around the edges until the marshmallow is completely enclosed. Roll the ball in the palms of your hands until it becomes smooth, spherical and shiny.
Place the ball onto your plate of dessicated coconut, and gently roll it around until the outside is well coated. Carefully place your finished marshmallow treat onto the lined baking tray, then repeat the process as required.
When your marshmallow treats are finished, place them in the fridge or freezer to chill for at least half an hour before eating. As above mentioned, our preferred storage method is in an airtight container in the freezer, for icy-cold consumption on warm Summer days.
- I'm not going to kid you by saying that there are amazing health benefits within these little balls of chocolate deliciousness. Yes, there are beneficial antioxidants in cocoa, but they're definitely not enough to outweigh all the butter and sugar you'll be consuming. Let's just say that these are a 'sometimes' food, ok? Don't start at ten serves like we did.
- Make sure that you keep your hands moist throughout the rolling process, or you (and possibly, your kitchen) will soon be covered in a sticky, coconut-flaked chocolate mess. Keep refreshing your bowl of water if it gets dirty.
- If you're not fond of coconut, you can roll these balls in toasted, crushed almonds or hazelnuts, more cocoa, chocolate sprinkles or (one of my favourite things) Swedish pearl sugar. If you're unfamiliar with this ingredient, it's basically little crystals of sugar (a little like rock salt) that add textural crunch and sweetness to baked goods. They're traditionally used atop kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon rolls).
- You can also dip these delicious treats into melted milk, white or dark chocolate to completely gild the lily.
- If the idea of marshmallows isn't enticing, feel free to substitute a glace cherry, toasted nut or whatever else you desire as the centre filling. You can also just use the coating mixture to roll plain cocoa balls.
- Extra note: you've probably identified that the hands in the initial 'rolling' illustration are not mine. They belong to Aaron, my much more masculine and ultra-talented counterpart. I'm the one with the peachy nail-polish doing an unintentional 'running girl' hand pose. Ha.
For those who were wondering what happened to our little bean-birds during the prolonged stint of hot weather, I've included a more recent photo. Their mother successfully shielded them from the sun's penetrating rays and they've quadrupled in size over the past two weeks.
Each day, their beautiful little heads pop up to be fed in a flurry of activity, translucent necks straining in the filtered sun. Their mother has also reached a new level of fierceness in her efforts to protect them. She performs air attacks on unsuspecting unit residents (a.k.a possible predators) every day.
I'll be sad when they eventually leave the nest, as their little chirps and wobbly movements add a bit of joy to our everyday routines. I'll keep you updated on their exceptionally fast progress… hopefully the next photo will be of little fluffy bean-birds in flight.