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Over the weekend I finished reading the 500+ page new biography of Malcolm X by Manning Marable:
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
The very aptly titled book traces this extraordinary and quintessentially American's multiple reinventions and transformations over the course of his all too brief 39 years. The man who we know today as Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, to fiercely proud and independent Garveyite parents and died (assassinated by his former Nation of Islam "brothers" - likely with the foreknowledge and possibly the assistance of the NYPD and the FBI) just a few blocks from where I live in Washington Heights, New York City in 1965.
The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center, located at 3940 Broadway (Malcolm was between 39 and 40 years old when he was killed).
Because his mother's family was from the West Indies, Malcolm was very light skinned and had a red tint to his hair, leading him to take on various nicknames when he moved to the East Coast including Detroit Red, New York Red, and Big Red. He even performed briefly as part of a stage act in New York under the stage name Jack Carlton.
Later during his six years in prison in Massachusetts for armed robbery (a trumped up conviction because he and his African American partner had done the jobs with a pair of white women - who were also their lovers), fellow prisoners named him Satan for his characteristic screaming out against a God who he then denied the very existence of.
During his time in the Nation (which ended in 1964), Malcolm was alternately known as Malachi Shabazz and Malik Shabazz, taking the last name of the mythical Afro-Asiatic Shabazz tribe as did many members of the Nation of Islam.
However, his final and prematurely interrupted reinvention came during the final year of his life after leaving the Nation when he made the Hajj - the pilgrimage to Mecca required of all able Muslims once in their lives. Now he was known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, an orthodox Muslim who increasingly sought to link the fate of African Americans to that of the newly independent African nations and the larger struggles for revolution and self-determination in the emerging Third World.
Apart from the idea of his extraordinary life of constant growth, revision, and reinvention, here are a few more things that I took away from Marable's very readable, comprehensive, meticulously researched biography:
* Growing out of his Meccan pilgrimage, Malcolm returned east once again in 1964 spending nearly half of the final year of his life crisscrossing the African continent, visiting heads-of-state, and building alliances meant to serve him and his new twin organizations back at home, The Muslim Mosque, Inc. (MMI) and The Organization of African-American Unity (OAAU).
* The FBI (and later the NYPD) had Malcolm under constant surveillance during the last 15 years of his life, successfully infiltrating both the Nation of Islam and other groups he was part of. Still, his "minders" developed a grudging respect for him and his almost fakir-like focus, work-ethic, and puritanical habits. They had great trouble uncovering any "dirt" on Malcolm despite Hoover's demands.
* Though his constant growth and multiple reinventions are awe-inspiring, most of his contemporaries and followers had great difficulty always understanding and keeping up with him, leaving him vulnerable to misinterpretation, slander, and violent attack from all sides. Also, his own organizations, MMI and OAAU, like the Nation of Islam itself, were rigidly organized, top-down groups built in the image of Malcolm himself, making them extremely un-democratic, rife with internal rivalries and conflict, and unable to survive the death of their founder and leader.
* The book is an extremely useful companion and corrective to the American classic, The Autobiography of Malcolm X (as told to the liberal Black Republican reporter Alex Haley). The bio retraces many of the same mythic episodes described in the Autobiography, but with an eye to deflating the self-created legend of "X" in order to uncover the at turns driven, shy, humorous, unsure, and strangely vulnerable man behind the "X."
* The personal and sexual "bombs" contained within Marable's bio that have generated some controversy prior to the book's publication do little to detract from the subject's extraordinary life, and to my mind, only show him to be more fully human and filled, like all of us, with complexity and contradiction. These "bombs" are that he had had a homosexual relationship with a wealthy white patron in the late-1940s (attributed to a friend in the Autobiography); that he was a largely absent father, "virulent misogynist, and a horribly neglectful husband" (see Toure's review in the NYT; also see this other fascinating review and article) who had a stormy, loveless, and unfulfilling relationship to his wife Betty (both seem to have had affairs); and that one of the ways that Elijah Muhammad betrayed him was by taking as a secretary and impregnating Malcolm's "first love," Evelyn Williams, among numerous other young secretaries.
* Malcolm's initial salvation, the Nation of Islam, eventually became his greatest adversary. The Nation comes across in the bio as an internally fractured, mafia-like organization, with a frail, ailing leader, increasingly run by power hungry thugs and underlings who could accept no dissent or criticism and were bent on destroying Malcolm's reputation within the Nation (to eliminate a potential power rival) and assassinating him after he left (to get rid of the man best positioned to expose and overshadow the sect). However, it remains to be seen whether the Nation was a greater enemy and adversary for Malcolm than the FBI and the NYPD, both of whom seem to have been very busy pulling various strings aimed at eliminating the increasingly dangerous and influential Malcolm.
* Finally, there are brief if interesting sections in the bio that refer to Malcolm's meetings with Castro and possibly Che Guevara (see above), easily his closest ideological analogue at the time.


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Last weekend my good friend Dona and I took Wilf to the sea side, Weston-Super-Mare to be exact. Weston sometimes gets a bad press but both times I have visited I've had a really lovely time. Coming from a seaside town myself I think you have to embrace the touristy side. The last time I visited I was 21 weeks pregnant!
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Shoes are one of the most important pieces of backpacking gear, even more so on a thru-hike. If you can't keep your feet healthy and happy, you won't be getting very far. In this post I will do a backpacking shoe review of I wore on my 2016 Pacific Crest Trail adventure.
Pair 1: Columbia Hiking Boots
Starting off I wore a pair of Columbia hiking boots that I had been using for some time before embarking. I don't actually remember what model they were, but something similar to these Grand Canyon low cut hiking shoes. To prevent issues from the break in periods, I wanted to wear shoes that I already had experience with.
Many people say that their feet will swell during the early days of a thru-hike, especially going through the desert. Mine didn't swell enough to go up a size in shoes, but they did make the shoes I had uncomfortably small. I found the breathability of these shoes to be pretty poor as well. Hiking through the scorching desert made my feet hot and sweaty. I was changing out my socks every couple of hours because my feet were getting so wet.
The sodden socks paired with the ill fitting hiking shoes created a perfect environment for the formation of blisters on my feet. While I am sure that this would occur with any shoe and a virgin thru-hike foot, the Columbia boots didn't help one bit.
On the positive side, the overall construction of these shoes was good. Even though I had been using them as my goto hiking shoe for a year prior to embarking on the PCT, They still lasted a few hundred miles on trail. And while the Southern California desert trail wasn't too challenging, the tread on these boots was pretty decent.
If I ever were to backpack through the desert again, I would also take some gaiters with me. Every now and then I would have to take my shoes off to empty out all of the tiny rocks and sand that collected in my shoes.
Pair 2: Merrell Moab Hiking Boots
To get a new pair of shoes I went to the REI in Northridge, out of Agua Dulce. I was originally going to buy a pair of Altra trail running shoes after seeing most of my fellow hikers wearing them. Unfortunately the store (ravaged by the heard ahead of me) was all out of stock. I settled on getting a pair of Gore-Tex waterproof Merrell Moab low cut hiking boots. The fit seemed okay, if not a little stiff at first. They also had Vibram soles that would give me good traction while hiking through the mountains.
I thought the waterproofing would be helpful in the upcoming wet Sierra section. Boy was I wrong. Not only were they merely water resistant, but once wet (which will happen in the Sierras) they took forever to dry out. My feet were constantly wet from all of the snow and stream crossings, and the shoes wouldn't dry out, even overnight. This caused me to have a lot of foot issues including blistering and foul smells from the dampness. I will be avoiding any waterproof boots for backpacking in the future, opting for shoes that are quick to dry instead. I can always wear a pair of rubber boots if I need true waterproofing.
The Merrells lasted me all throughout the Sierra section and through Northern California. So they were definitely rugged enough to stand up to the rocky trails there. I eventually did start to get some tearing on the mesh parts of the shoe, and the tread had worn down to the point where I was slipping. It was around the time that I got to the border of Oregon that I wanted to get a new pair.
Pair 3: Chaco Sandals
My favorite shoes on the PCT weren't shoes at all; they were sandals. Chaco sandals to be precise. I know it sounds crazy, but I did ~1200 miles in them.
After being evangelized by my hiking buddy, I decided to get them from an REI in Medford Oregon. The pair I got were the Chaco Z2 Colorado Sandal. When trying them on I instantly fell in love with the fit. They do not feel tight on your feet at all. In fact when perfectly adjusted it feels like you are wearing nothing at all. When you are walking it feels like the sole magically follows your foot around. The hard rubber bottoms may seem clunky and stiff at first. But over time they mold to your foot for a perfect fit.
When I got to camp at night I didn't feel the necessity to take of my Chacos ASAP and let my feet air out like I had with my other shoes. I even got rid of the extra pair of flip flops I carried with me for town days as they were so comfortable and non constricting.
Surprisingly, I found these sandals to be much more resistant against toe stubs than any other shoe I wore. You would think that with the open design, you would be kicking rocks and breaking your foot all the time. Not the case. The hard rubber bottoms are great shock adsorbers for anything you may stub your toe on, causing your foot to bounce right off. Whereas other shoes I have worn tend to buckle in the front, transferring the blow right to your precious feet.
One issue that you will likely encounter if you go this route is your feet drying out too much. I ended up carrying lotion with me, and slathered my feet every night to prevent skin cracking.
They lasted amazingly, taking me farther than any other shoe I wore. I would have sported them all the way to the monument if they hadn't suffered a catastrophic failure; leaving me limping for a few days to Mazama Washington. The sandal strap broke near the heel, causing it to flop around as I walked. In an attempted trail repair, I taped the sandal tightly to my foot like a stirrup. This repair just made everything worse, as the binding caused a painful injury to my tibialis anterior muscle (the one that goes along the top of your foot).
Injury aside, these were still my favorite shoes I wore on the PCT.
Pair 4: Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners
After breaking my Chaco sandals and injuring my foot, I desperately needed a new pair of shoes to bring me to the finish. Luckily there was a well stocked gear shop in Mazama, my last town stop on trail. I decided to go with a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.0 trail running shoes. I wanted to start running after I was done with the trail, and figured now would be a good time to get some gear up to the task.
After wearing the trail runners for only a few minutes, I fell in love with them. They were like super lightweight clouds on my feet. The extra wide toe box felt great as well, providing a constriction free environment for my foot.
The tread on the Altras is pretty beefy too. Paired with the flexible sole, these are great for technical footwork like scrambling up rocks.
I only wore them for a hundred miles or so, but in that time a tiny rip formed in the mesh on the toe box. The durability of these shoes is pretty low, but this should be expected for a lightweight mostly mesh trail running shoe. If you are looking for a shoe on a budget, you probably don't want these, as you could go through 5+ pairs on the PCT.
Socks are pretty much shoes right? I have to give a shout out to Darn Tough socks. Two pairs lasted me the entire trip. If that doesn't say something about their fantastic build quality, I'm not sure what will. The high price may be shocking, but with a no hassle lifetime warranty it is well worth it. I have no plans of getting any other brand of socks.
Durability aside, these are also one of the most comfortable socks I have worn. The weight is perfect. Lightweight to not promote sweaty feet, yet heavy enough to keep them warm when it is cold. The cushioning and feel of the merino wool is also superb.
If you are looking to try a new sock out, or want something that will last a thru-hike, I wholeheartedly recommend Darn Toughs.
That sums up the backpacking shoes I wore on the PCT. It is hard to say what the best thru-hiking shoe out there is because there are so many variables between personal preference and terrain you will be on. I still wear my Altra Lone Peaks nearly every day, and use them whenever I go hiking, trail running, or backpacking. If I ever were to attempt another thru-hike, I would probably go for the Chaco sandals again, as long as I wasn't going through snow in them.
What is your favorite pair of thru-hiking shoes? Let me know in the comments.


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Taladrodfai Night Market and Some Blazing Pad ThaiSaturday, April 29, 2017
I'm back to continue my Bangkok, Thailand 2015 travel diary and next on my list is how my friends and I spent our last day in the country. As usual, we little rebels opted to explore the places we've never been to and just shopped & ate the hell we want. So my friend, Pei, led us to visit Sukhumvit Soi 38 (near BTS station: Thong Lor). It's known for their street food and of course, the Blazing Pad Thai is located there.
If you're looking for the best pad thai in the world, this is definitely the place to be. The moniker 'Famous Chef in the World' is not just a claim, it's actually true and he has the awards to prove it. There were numerous dishes to choose from but I wouldn't missed a dish of blazing pad thai for the world and any food trip will never be complete without mango sticky rice for dessert.
Oh gosh, I missed this. Imagine the al dente noodles, poached chicken, scrambled egg, veggies, and that sweet-sourish-nutty taste in your mouth right now. Ahhh! Just too good and I really can't wait to go back now that the Thai government is planning to clear its streets from the carts of food and its vendors. But I really hope they can find a win-win agreement or maybe a place to relocate all these, perhaps to put up food parks or something (read the article here).
Always make sure to end your meal with a dish of mango sticky rice. For only 60 baht, I just can't say no to this big serving of this sweet and creamy combo. I can eat this all day.
The crew.
After eating all the good food we can eat, we went to Taladrodfai Night Market. It's famous for vintage items to score, from art to clothes to gadgets, you name it.
I wasn't able to shop as much there but I was happy to have experienced the culture and vibe of the place. The energy and the theme were very welcoming that you would want to see every stall, enter every shop, and just appreciate art in any form.
The market is open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 in the afternoon until 1:00 in the morning. To go there, you must take the MRT to Thailand Cultural Center and get out at Exit 3. Walk into the soi on the left side of the Esplanade mall and follow the flags of the Talad Rod fai Market.
I'm glad I was able to visit this place. I can't wait to discover more. Make sure to drop by in these two places when you're in the area.
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This weeks readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which uses the New American Bible.
Click here for THIS SUNDAY'S readings
The Word on Fire
The Word On Fire – Fr. Robert Barron's internet site offers many interesting insights into all things Catholic. Fr. Barron has a full library of homilies that he has prepared and we will be featuring a link here to his 15 minute reflections on this week's readings.
This Sunday: "Pentecost celebrates the awakening of the Holy Spirit within the disciples thus forming the Church. As the Holy Spirit unites the Church closer and closer to Christ, it pushes the faithful into a realm beyond self-determination. The more you allow the Holy Spirit to work in you, you paradoxically become both smaller and greater. …."
Click here to listen to Fr. Barron's Homily for This Sunday
Fr. Greg Friedman
Sunday Soundbites is a weekly, 90-second radio homily based on the Sunday readings, written and read by Fr. Greg Friedman, O.F.M. Sunday Soundbites is also heard on Catholic radio stations around the country.
This Sunday: "Shortly after Easter one year, a woman in my parish who had been received into the Church at the Easter Vigil told me how welcomed she felt in the Catholic family. The sense of openness and tolerance she experienced was especially important to her. …."
Click here to listen to This Sunday's Soundbite.
The ChurchYear.Net site is a resource that provides short and highly readable information on the Church Liturgical Year.
Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, celebrates the birthday of the Christian Church, when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles in the . Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter, on Pentecost Sunday. Christian Pentecost differs from the Jewish celebration. In 2013, Pentecost falls on May 19th in the Catholic Calendar
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MMI Agency, Head of Social Media
Maggie is the Head of Social Media at MMI Agency, where she works with a team to lead both B2B and B2C brands in creating award-winning integrated campaigns that include paid, owned and earned media as well as experiential programs and events that ladder up to overall business goals. Over the past 10 years, Maggie has launched and managed large online communities for brands with hundreds of thousands of fans, implemented and managed robust social customer care programs, launched paid social strategies that reach millions, and managed events with hundreds of thousands of attendees for clients in various fields including real estate, fashion, energy, sports and medicine. Maggie is a frequent public speaker at social media and public relations conferences including regular contributions to #CMGRHangout, the Women in Information Technology Conference at Texas A&M, the Interactive Strategies Conference, and the CultureMap Connect Social Media series.


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Secure Income, Secure Health: Working Towards Equitable Solutions
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Secure Income, Secure Health: Working Towards Equitable Solutions
October 21, 2016: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
October 22, 2016: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Each year, students of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) at the University of Toronto host a conference to examine a critical and timely public health issue. The 9th Annual DLSPH Student-Led Conference is Secure Income, Secure Health: Working towards equitable solutions.
This conference will create a platform that will bring together students, academics, practitioners, organizations, advocates, policy makers, and community members representing a range of backgrounds with the common interest of addressing income insecurity. The diversity in participation is crucial to creating a dynamic space for the development of transdisciplinary and intersectoral thoughts and solutions.
Key Features:
Our conference will feature two days of programming that gives attendees access to the following:
- 3 Keynotes
- 1 Income Insecurity Panel
- 6 Breakout sessions
- Action-oriented
- Community partners & networking fair
- Research & practice showcase and competition
- Complimentary lunches and refreshments!
Ultimately, we hope that the two-day conference will increase critical thought around the current landscape of income insecurity and its relationship to health, moving us closer towards actionable solutions to achieving income security locally and globally.
Hope to see you there!
Registration Fee:
General admission: $15.00 (+$1.51 service fee). Includes admission to both days of the conference, two lunches and refreshments.
Earlybird special: $10.00 (+$1.20 service fee). Until September 30, 2016, apply the promotional code 'EARLYBIRD' to receive general admission to both days of the conference, including lunches and refreshments, at a reduced price.
Pay What You Can option: *This ticket option has been sold out.* If the cost of the two-day conference is a barrier to attending, choose the fee you are comfortable paying for this conference. There is a limited number of 'pay what you can' tickets. Includes lunches and refreshments.
The registration fee remains the same if you are only available to attend one day of the conference.
You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete. Please follow the instructions in the email to complete a survey regarding your preferences in breakout sessions.
Deadline to register: October 14, 2016
Contact Us:
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Website: http://www.dlsphconference.com/
Evelyn Forget
Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba
John Frank
Director, Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research & Policy
Lisa Simon, MD, MPH, CCFP, FRCPC
Associate Medical Officer of Health, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Josephine Grey
Founder of Low Income Families Together (LIFT)
Stephen Hwang
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto
Practicing Physician in general internal medicine at St. Michael's Hospital
Chris Mackie
Middlesex-London health unit
Medical Officer of Health and CEO
Joe Manion
Toronto Employment & Social Services
Director, Strategic Program Development
Rebecca Fortin, MHSc.
Research and Policy Advisor, Region of Peel
Patricia O'Ocampo
Social Epidemiologist and Researcher
Natalie Waldbrook, Ph.D
NCE Age-Well Network, Wilfred Laurier University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Maurice Mazerolle, MIR, Ph.D
Centre for Labour-Management Relations
Heather Scott-Marshall, Ph.D.
President, Mission Research
Erica Di Ruggiero, MHSc, Ph.D.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research-Institute of Population and Public Health
Deputy Scientific Director
Mark Daku, MA, Ph.D.
Political Scientist
Peter Donnelly, MBA, MPH, Ph.D.
Public Health Ontario
President and CEO
Joseph Wong, Ph.D.
Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
Professor of Innovation
Arjumand Siddiqi, MPH, Sc.D.
Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health University of Toronto
Canada Research Chair in Population Health Equity
Jessica Sikora
Ontario Public Service Employee's Union Local 586


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Explore the six ways a smart SD-WAN solution has helped banks eliminate network problems that…
It's 10 p.m. Do You Know What Your Network Is Up To?
We've all heard the classic public service announcements, noting the time and asking the viewer if they know what their children are up to. Being apprised of these activities is important, and the same logic can be applied to an enterprise network.
Without the proper insight, a business's WAN traffic could be having a considerable impact on employees' ability to collaborate and connect with important resources. However, if those responsible for the network aren't always looped in so they are in the know about what is taking place and how these activities are being carried out, they could be missing critical opportunities to help better position the business for success.
"If network administrators aren't in the know about what is taking place on the WAN, they could be missing critical opportunities to help better position the business for success."
A lack of end-to-end WAN oversight is a common issue in many businesses, but there are strategies network administrators can take to help ensure their enterprise infrastructure offers the most optimal support for essential tasks.
We don't know what's happening on the network. But what's the big deal?
Many network managers don't have complete oversight of their network activities, and without the proper tools, how can one person or team know what's happening on the network 24/7.
One of the biggest issues is the performance of critical applications. These apps are absolutely essential to business operations, be it a unified communications platform, a cloud-based program or a videoconferencing solution. When these apps aren't working properly, it is the responsibility of the network manager, not the apps team, to troubleshoot and solve the issue. But without deep WAN insight, how can this individual ever hope to pinpoint and resolve the underlying problem?
After experiencing WAN issues himself, Talari's John Dickey wrote a blog post about all the things he expects from his network. The post provides a whole host of benchmarks for network oversight and performance, including that the network should be aware that:
- A WAN is only as good as its connectivity, and that users will judge it by its latency, load, jitter, congestion, bandwidth and reliability.
- The network should treat each individual packet with care, measuring it at the network path performance level as well as at the application performance level to ensure issues like latency and jitter don't adversely affect critical programs.
- If a problem arises, the network should be able to spring into action and immediately correct the issue instead of alerting administrators and waiting for them to resolve the problem manually.
And with the proper network insight, key IT employees will once again be able to sleep through the night, knowing that even at 10 p.m., the network is performing as it should.
"My network should be aware that my network should allow me to sleep with my phone off and make plans to spend time with my friends and family on the weekends and evenings," Dickey wrote.
How is this possible?
But just how is this level of oversight possible? It's more about creating a network that can think for itself and react to any problems in a proactive manner. In this way, administrators can rest easy knowing that, whether it's noon or midnight, the network will leverage its available bandwidth in the best way possible and select the best paths for each packet traveling across the WAN, even side-stepping poor quality links or failed links to get to data where it needs to go.
With Talari's THINKING WAN solution, the network becomes more than just critical support for online activity. It becomes an intelligent WAN that adapts in real time to proactively manage capacity, quality and performance ensuring that all traffic, especially critical traffic, is prioritized and applications perform at their best.
With this solution in place, network administrators don't have to wonder if the WAN is treating each packet with the same care that they would. The technology offers an unparalleled, up-to-the-minute view of network activity to ensure the most complete, granular control of the WAN possible.
To find out more, contact Talari for a custom demo today.
Categories: Application Performance/Application Quality, IT Challenges, Network Reliability
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Urinary Incontinence Beaumont TX
Urinary Incontinence – the involuntary leakage of urine; in simple terms, it means a person urinates when they do not want to. Control over the urinary sphincter is either lost or weakened. Urinary incontinence is a much more common problem than most people realize
CWHBC physicians use the Intima as first line of defense in rejuvenation and repair of incontinence. This is a short and pain free procedure performed in the office. This procedure is done three times over a six week period of time.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
As best as we know, approximately 20 million American women have lived with urinary incontinence at some time in their lives. However, this number is likely greater because many women are hesitant to discuss incontinence with their health care providers – even when directly questioned. Although up to 30% of women age 30 – 70 have had at least some loss of bladder control, the age range of women seeking treatment for incontinence can be as young as their 20's and as late as their 80's and 90's.
Although not as frequent a complaint as stress urinary incontinence or prolapse, fecal incontinence is still a common condition affecting over 20 million people (~7% of the U.S. population). Although it is more common in older patients, women as young as their 20's can suffer from this problem. Symptoms can include occasional or frequent involuntary loss of gas, liquid or solid stool (feces). Patients may subsequently seek social isolation and can be left feeling self-conscious and embarrassed. However, this is a treatable condition with potentially good results through either non-invasive or invasive treatments.


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Beat the Toothache: Root Canal Treatment in Las Vegas
Teeth can become badly damaged on the inside. The pulp of the tooth, or the soft inside of the tooth which contains the nerves and blood vessels, can be affected by physical damage or deep decay.
When the pulp is destroyed, the tooth is at risk for numerous problems. A root canal can protect your tooth and restore its normal function.
Why Get a Root Canal?
Here are a few of the reasons why a root canal can be beneficial to you:
- Tooth Insurance: A tooth that has a damaged pulp will likely eventually fall out if no action is taken. When you have a root canal done, you protect and preserve the tooth.
- A Beautiful Smile: After tooth loss, it becomes more difficult to be proud of your smile. Not only does the gap itself appear unsightly, but it can also lead to the shifting of the rest of the teeth, making the smile crooked and uneven. A root canal can help you maintain your beautiful straight smile.
- Total Comfort: A damaged pulp almost always causes severe toothaches! You shouldn't have to be distracted with constant pain. A root canal will relieve any of the pain that a damaged pulp can cause.
The Root Canal Process
Don't worry—Dr. Suarez and his team will make sure you are feeling completely comfortable before and during your root canal. They will use a numbing anesthetic to keep your pain and anxiety low.
Dr. Suarez will create a small opening in the crown of the tooth. He will remove the pulp through this opening. He will clean out the root canals and fill the area with a rubber-like material. Finally, he will seal off the tooth with a tooth-colored filling.
Schedule A Consult
At Signature Smiles, we make the root canal process as easy and painless as filling a basic cavity. We want you to feel relaxed and at ease while you achieve a healthier smile. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to come talk with Dr. Suarez.


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I'm all for having a healthy lip balm addiction; you can definitely never have enough balms in your handbag at any given time. Lately I've slowly been incorporating more and more lip oils into my makeup bag because they have the comfort of a balm with an added tint of colour and a delicate little sheen on the lips.
The first lip oil I ever tried is the Zelens lip treatment oil, which I would consider more a skincare item than a makeup one. I tend to use it first thing in the morning or overnight, because it takes a while to sink in – once it has, lips are left a lot smoother and plumper. It's not sticky in texture, and the scent is so deliciously addictive. A definite makeup pick is the Too Faced peach oil lip gloss, which has the sweetest peachy scent and reminds me of hubba bubba gum! This formula has peach + coconut oil as well as vitamin E which leaves the lips really soft and nourished. The shades also impart a nice sheer wash of peachy colour that's perfect for a low-key makeup day.
Clarins can pretty much do no wrong in my eyes, and the instant light lip comfort oil is all kinds of gorgeous. The red berry and the raspberry shade are particularly dreamy because they can be layered over a bright lip to give a burst of hydration and sheen without losing any of the colour underneath. I really like the shiny finish on this because it has the soft finish of a gloss without any of the heavy _ unpleasant tackiness. For a slightly cheaper (and also slightly sticker) option, the Milani moisture lock oil treatment is a really nourishing pick. I have the healing lemon honey flavour, which doesn't impart any colour, but does leave a thick and hydrating coat on the lips which I find works best in the evening as lipstick doesn't layer well over it. The wand is also huge for this product, which makes it easy to apply.
Have you tried a lip oil yet?


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All extension settings you can change here:
General configuration
- Include jQuery Library – turn off if jQuery library already exists. Mostly jQuery is already included.
- Development mode – turn on and popup will show every time.
Offer Popup Settings
- Is Active – enable / disable exit intent popup.
- Show in last tab - if customer is opened 3 tabs, popup will show only than he will try to close the last tab.
- Popup Content - You can choose between two types of content: Newsletter subscription form with free coupon code; Static block
- Theme – Newsletter subscription popup theme. Picture 1 - default theme.
- Close after Click on Popup Layer - if this option is enabled and if customer click on popup background layer than the popup will close.
- Cookie Name – Name of cookie. If you change this, popup will show again for all customers if they will try to leave your store.
- Cookie Lifetime (days) – Life time of cookie. After this time, popup will show again.
Newsletter Subscription Form Settings
- Text Line 1, Text Line 2 - these fields are for popup texts. You can replace or translate them.
Static CMS Block Settings
- Static block - list of your static blocks. You can create new block in Admin panel >> CMS >> Statics Blocks >> Add New Block
- Primary Color, Secondary Color, Additional Color - popup colors. You can find more beautiful colors here: http://www.materialui.co/colors
Coupon configuration
First you need to create shopping cart price rule.
Go to Admin Panel >> Promotions >> Shopping Cart Price Rules >> Add New Rule. Choose "Coupon – Specific Coupon". Check "Use Auto Generation" or enter your coupon code. Set "Uses per coupon" and "Uses per customer" to 1.
Join coupon and newsletter subscription form
Go to Admin Panel >> System >> Configuration >> MageTrend Extensions >> Exit Popup >> Coupon Settings >> Shopping Cart Price Rule >> Choose your before created coupon and save settings.
Coupon settings
- Is Active – enables or disables coupon function.
- Shopping Cart Price Rule – there is a function which joines your coupon and newsletter.
- Length – Coupon code's length, excluding prefix, suffix, and separators.
- Format – Coupon code's format.
- Prefix/Sufix/Dash – Coupon code's settings.
Add coupon code to newsletter success email
Note: If you are using mailChimp service, you can skip this step.
First go to Admin Panel >> System >> Transactional Emails >> Add New OR edit your already existing template. Insert this code in your template: {{var subscriber.exit_popup_coupon_code}}
Avoid re-subscribers
Note: If you are using mailChimp service, you can skip this step.
To avoid new coupon generation for already subscribed or resubscribed emails, use this code in template:
{{if subscriber.isObjectNew()}}
{{var subscriber.exit_popup_coupon_code}}
Set newsletter success email template
Note: If you are using mailChimp service, you can skip this step.
Set before already created template as primary template. Go to Admin Panel >> System >> Configuration >> Newsletter >> Subscription Options >> Success Email Template >> Choose your template.


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seeing so many homeless people not given the same opportunities as everyone else due to their hardship. After taking the time to speak with many of them we learned that many of them have android devices and so we decided to build an android app that can be useful for them
provides a platform for people and organizations to offer jobs, services, and food to those in need as well as for those in need to seek out jobs, services, and food
Firebase database controls our backend, Android studio using java and xml powered the rest.
We had compatibility issues and environment issues in android studio and git that set up back hours--preventing us from including some of the features we had intended
Proud of the message behind our app and working with two team members who this is their first hackathon!!!
We learned about firebase and how great of a tool it is for a quick backend service
Hopefully creating a movement that will inspire companies and people to use our app to help the homeless.
Prizes we are aiming for : best hack for social good, best design, best first hack (even though only two members are first timers!!)


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We present you with this amazing new extension with Full HD wallpapers of the Thanksgiving.
HQ Wallpapers and Backgrounds for your unique and colorful browsing experience. Find out about facts about Thanksgiving with all these amazing wallpapers while browsing!
The first Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving – a celebration of good harvest – took place in 1621 when English Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts shared a meal with their Native American neighbors. However, historian Michael Gannon argues that the first Thanksgiving celebration in North America actually took place half a century earlier, in Florida. So on 8 September 1565, he says, following a religious service, Spaniards shared a communal meal with the local native tribe.
A public holiday
According to the US National Archives, on 28 September 1789, the first Federal Congress passed a resolution asking that the president of the United States recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving. And a few days later, George Washington issued a proclamation naming Thursday 26 November 1789 as a "Day of Publick Thanksgiving" – and the first time Thanksgiving was celebrated under the new Constitution.
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We have added cool features to this Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension which will enrich your browsing experience and fill your day even more!
This item is available in Chrome Store and therefore, just by clicking at the Add to Chrome button you will install the extension and start enjoying your day with our amazing widgets and HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.
Start customizing your browser according to your needs! However, there are many choices are upon you, so you will be able to pick your favorites or you can leave all of them as default. This extension provides more than 200 Wallpapers and backgrounds which you can use as wallpaper for your Chrome Browser with HD quality. Therefore, show/hide elements while playing with your browser and play some games while you are at it.
Local time option
Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension provides you with a local time option wherever you are. Therefore, you will always know the accurate time.
Local weather option
Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension is accurate, so your weather will match with your current destination.
We present you the option to bookmark your favorite websites, stores or whatever with the bookmark option provided by Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension. Therefore, you can also quickly access to recently seen websites with one click.
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Pick and select your favs
By clicking at the heart button, you can choose which wallpapers and backgrounds you can use while browsing. Moreover, you also have the option to reset everything to default and choose again. So, pretty simple: shuffle with our randomizer, or select your favorite wallpapers from many available within our extension. Moreover, we will make sure to update the wallpapers and backgrounds frequently, so you will get fresh new images every time you start your browser! Check out our video for more info and guides.
We provide newsfeed for all the topics related to the theme you have installed. By clicking on the arrow, you can show or hide the feed. Pretty cool right?
Quotes and Facts
Be inspired every day, because Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension provides inspiring quotes and amazing facts every time you open a new tab.
Games and Fun
Thanksgiving 4K Background Theme extension has many, many great and funny games you can play for free while you are browsing.
With this extension, we cover all the categories related to the subject. So, this means:
Thanksgiving Background and Wallpaper
HD Thanksgiving Wallpaper and Background
Thanksgiving Wallpaper 2018
New Thanksgiving Wallpaper HD, Vector Wallpaper
Cool Thanksgiving Wallpaper and themes
Full HD and Best Thanksgiving Wallpaper 4K, Wallpaper App
Beautiful Thanksgiving Wallpaper and themes
HD Thanksgiving Wallpaper and backgrounds
This Thanksgiving wallpaper is simple to install and you can install it again.
1. First, you can click on the icon given in the upper right-hand side of your Chrome browser.
2. The second move is to go to the "settings" option and when the menu appears, click on "extensions" option.
3. In the given list of extensions, find the extension that you want to uninstall.
4. Find the extension you want to eliminate and click on the trash can icon to the right of "enable" and you are almost done.
5. As a result, your extension (in this case, Thanksgiving 4K Background ) is removed from your list in Chrome browser.
This app is unofficial and made for fans. Moreover, the content in this app is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by any company and organization and is unofficial but is made for fans by fans. All copyright and trademarks are owned by their respective owners and creators. The images and wallpapers in this application are collected from around the web and available sources, therefore, if we are in breach of copyright, please let us know and it will be removed as soon as possible because our goal is to be fully compliant.
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A new edition of The Green Standards Week has finished, but the journey for cities has just begun.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), together with several organizations, including the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Inter-American Association of Telecommunication Enterprises (ASIET), have organized the 7th edition of the Green Standards Week from 3 to 5 April 2017 in Manizales, Colombia.1 The week was attended by more than 900 smart-city stakeholders, including mayors, policy makers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academia and industries from 27 countries. One of the significant outcomes of the event was the Manizales Manifesto (the Manifesto), which covers circular economy and smart sustainable cities and communities.2
Two important facts about the Green Standards Week are:
The Manifesto outlines 10 actions that must be taken by relevant stakeholders across the globe to help realize the Manifesto's principles and developments.5
COBIT 5 enablers are examples of "governance and organizational mechanisms to facilitate the efficient implementation of smart city solutions" that allow the achievement of citizens' objectives and underline and promote gender equality in order to maximize economic and social opportunities, while minimizing environmental footprint."6 Based on the COBIT 5 framework approach to cascading overall goals and vision, stakeholder needs are identified and captured. Stakeholder needs can be related to a set of generic enterprise goals or generic goals of any initiative such as an SSC. These goals have been developed using the balanced scorecard (BSC) dimensions noted in COBIT 5, and they represent a list of commonly used goals that may be defined.7 A table of stakeholder needs and goal alignment is referenced in appendix D of the COBIT 5 framework.8
The Manifesto mentions that "this may also include the development of a smart city master plan to catalyze the achievement of the targets of…the New Urban Agenda."9 Many governance and management questions can be asked about IT to satisfy the New Urban Agenda's principles and commitments based on COBIT 5 (figure 1).
Figure 1—ICT's Potential to Help Address the New Urban Agenda's Principles Source: ISACA, COBIT 5, USA, 2012
Answers to these questions can easily help identify what parts of the COBIT 5 framework can be targeted as the most important goals to achieve the various Manifesto principles.
Areas in the COBIT 5 goals cascade that might assist with the Manifesto principles of leaving no one behind and sustainability may include the following enterprise goals, as illustrated in figure 2:
Figure 2—Mapping COBIT 5 Enterprise Goals to IT-related GoalsView Large Graphic. Source: ISACA, COBIT 5, USA, 2012
Based on the goals, primary and secondary areas of focus can be determined and aligned to BSC-grouped IT goals (figure 2).
It is also important to facilitate cross-sectoral decision making to improve the feasibility of smart city projects and maximize their outcomes. The essence of COBIT 5 is to consider different stakeholders with different interests. The involvement of government, regulators, society in general (including future societies), shareholders, business partners, customers, suppliers, consultants and auditors helps to plan an SSC. The COBIT 5 responsible, accountable, consulted and informed (RACI) chart (figure 3) helps suggest what processes can and should be performed by different functional levels and helps focus the participation of different groups.
Figure 3—COBIT 5 RACI ChartSource: ISACA, COBIT 5, USA, 2012
To take advantage of the ICT revolution, it is necessary to reflect on the strengths and shortcomings of existing smart city initiatives and promote the adoption of a social vision. This is a crucial point: The use of ICTs has an undeniable human responsibility. ICTs have to deliver outcomes for people and not vice versa. Data have to be transformed into information and information into knowledge. Many ISACA publications explain how to do that. COBIT 5: Enabling Information provides direction on what type of data can and should be used by technology solutions to best support the development and use of quality information (figure 4).
Figure 4—Information Items Supporting IT-related GoalsSource: ISACA, COBIT 5: Enabling Information, USA, 2013
Recycling; legal disposal of waste, particularly of electrical and electronic equipment; and use of green IT "will help reduce carbon emissions and the dependence on existing raw material resources."10 The continuous path to achieving a high degree of maturity in the processes used to develop a governed SSC might be supported by incorporating principles of COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM): Using COBIT 5, an approach to determine process capability to ensure the achievement of the desired state of optimal resource use (figure 5).
Figure 5—Overview of the COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM)Source: Adapted from ISO/IEC 15504-2:2003 with the permission of ISO at www.iso.org. Copyright remains with ISO.
ISACA Journal, vol. 3 2017, is focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) and many articles explain the importance of this new reality and its benefits.
Data-driven systems will help embed the advances in technology and data collection to manage the growing data traffic from sensors, devices and other objects on the IoT network and impose the required trust, privacy and security for the benefit of consumers. ISACA Privacy Principles and Program Management Guide can help with this topic (figure 6). In fact, it explores privacy issues arising from new technologies including IoT, wearables, big data, mobile and other emerging areas and gives practical guidance on establishing and maintaining a privacy protection program.
Figure 6—The 7 Privacy CategoriesSource: ISACA, Privacy Principles and Program Management Guide, USA, 2017
This is done by upgrading the existing traditional urban infrastructure, deploying broadband networks and integrating the required ICT components and applications within appropriate smart city action plans for implementation. Processes and other enablers from COBIT 5 can help improve IT capability through better governance and management, change and improvement opportunities, and innovation. COBIT 5 for Risk enablers can help identify and prioritize those opportunities and risk factors to ensure the most critical initiatives are being addressed at the right time.
This is done by implementing interoperable international standards for SSCs. ITU and ISACA have delivered detailed guidance that can be related to global standards to improve and leverage their combined implementation. COBIT 5 and integration with global standards (figure 7) allow seamless integration with existing approaches to maximize effort and best practice coverage.
Figure 7—COBIT 5 Coverage of Other StandardsSource: ISACA, COBIT 5, USA, 2012
It is an honor to volunteer for such a worthy initiative.11 Having the opportunity to discuss COBIT as a means to efficiently establish, govern and manage such a prestigious global effort is a great privilege.
SSCs, the New Urban Agenda, climate change adaptation, sustainability and so many other topics are stakeholders' needs and nation/city/business requirements, but more than anything, they are human responsibilities.
A well-governed and managed ICT can ensure stakeholder identification, needs evaluation, city and ICT alignment, and ICT processes with the capacity to deliver outcomes, even if conditions are not the best.12
Is a certified professional in governance of enterprise IT (GEIT), oriented to the strategic alignment between business/government objectives and information and communication technology including sustainability and green IT. She has worked on audits and reviews for public and private entities using international frameworks such as COBIT, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control—Integrated Framework and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. She is an author and researcher on management and governance of information and ICT in various media including the ISACA Journal and COBIT Focus. Braga has also been a speaker at recent Green Standards Weeks, organized by ITU, the United Nations' specialized agency for ICT.
1 International Telecommunication Union, 7th Green Standard Week, 3-5 April 2017, Manizales, Colombia2 The Manizales Manifesto, "Circular Economy and Smart Sustainable Cities & Communities," adopted by the participants of the 7th Green Standards Week, Manizales, Colombia, 5 April 20173 Ibid. , p. 24 Ibid. , p. 1 5 Ibid. , p. 2-4 6 Ibid. , p. 2 7 ISACA, COBIT 5, USA, 2012, p. 18-19 8 Ibid., Appendix D: Stakeholder Needs and Ent erprise Goals, p. 55 - 56 9 Op cit The Manizales Manifesto, p. 2 10 Op cit The Manizales Manifesto, p. 3 11 International Telecommunication Union, United 4 Smart Sustainable Cities12 Braga, G.; "The Time for Sustainable Business Is Now: Leveraging COBIT 5 in Sustainable Businesses," ISACA Journal, vol. 3 2015


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Top 10 Best Electronic Toilet Seat Reviews
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However, most bathrooms are too small to support the installation of a separate bathroom fixture. For this reason, electronic bidets, or electronic toilet seats, were developed. These toilet seats can convert a standard toilet into a bidet, providing an easy way to improve your hygiene and even add a little luxury to your day.
Naturally, many people aren't sure what to look for in a bidet, what features they should have or even which model they should buy. If you're interested in purchasing a bidet, it is our hope that this guide provides you the information you need to make smart buying decisions.
What Is an Electronic Toilet Seat?
The first thing you need to know is that an electronic toilet seat is not the same thing as a bidet, exactly. A proper bidet is a second bathroom fixture, typically positioned next to a toilet, that shoots a cleaning stream of water. Standard non-electrical bidets may have a choice between cold or hot water, but have few other customization features.
What an electronic toilet seat does is confer the benefits of using a bidet without the expensive cost of hiring a plumber to install a new fixture in your bathroom. An electronic toilet seat is cheaper and easier to install, and they feature a variety of hygienic and luxury features that make relieving yourself a more relaxing experience.
One of the advantages of buying an electronic bidet toilet seat is the ease of installation. Most models come with easy DIY hardware that is simple to mount and install, so you don't have to hire a professional.
While the main purpose of an electronic bidet is cleaning yourself, models come in a wide variety of price ranges and offer an assortment of features. Let's take a look at what features you can expect from an electronic toilet seat.
What You Need to Know About Electronic Toilet Seats
The main function of an electronic bidet seat is cleaning your genitals and anus, and any bidet seat will accommodate this basic function. But if you're willing to spend a little more money, electronic toilet seats can offer far more features than a simple wash. Here are some of the features to look out for.
Heated Seats
This is more of a luxury feature than anything, but that doesn't mean it's not a pleasant addition. Sitting on a cold porcelain toilet seat isn't always pleasant, especially in the wintertime. But there are other benefits to a heated toilet seat besides mere comfort.
Applied heat is an excellent way to relax your muscles. It's why skilled masseuses will often use heated towels during a massage, and its why heated pads are often applied to sore muscles in order to relax them. Sitting on a heated seat can relax your muscles and make it easier to go. A heated seat is not a necessity, but it is a welcome addition to any electronic toilet seat.
Water Temperature
When it comes to water temperature, we all have our preferences. A cool glass of water is refreshing on a hot day, but an athlete in the middle of exercise often prefers warmer water because it is less of a shock to their system. Some people enjoy cool showers in the summer, and others just can't abide by it.
Unless you're buying a budget model. most electronic toilet seats offer variable temperature controls for the water streams. This lets you set the water to a temperature that is pleasant for you. The number of temperature settings varies from unit to unit, but three to five temperature settings is pretty common. Not all units offer this, however, so if this is a feature you want, make sure it's available before you make a purchase.
Adjustable Pressure
Temperature isn't the only thing you should be able to adjust. Most electronic bidet seats allow for adjustable water pressure, letting you find the pressure that is most comfortable to you. And since everyone has different preferences, these can be adjusted by each person using the bidet.
Like adjustable temperature, not all bidets offer adjustable water pressure, so if you are older or have sensitive skin, you'll want to make sure this feature is included before you buy an electronic toilet seat.
Heated Dryer
A good electronic bidet toilet seat comes with a variety of hygienic features you never knew you wanted. One of them is a heated dryer that shoots a stream of warm air to dry your skin after it has been washed. Like the water pressure and temperature, this is usually adjustable as well, so you can set your preferences to your liking.
Remote Control
A remote control is the ultimate convenience feature you could ask for. All those adjustable settings, such as heat, water pressure and temperature, can be controlled from a panel on the side of the bidet seat.
If several people live in your household, however, there's a good chance these settings get changed frequently, and it would be easy to forget to check before using the bidet. That could set you up for an unpleasant surprise! In addition, some people simply have limited mobility, and might struggle to operate the controls while seated.
A remote control provides a solution for all of that. This control lets you set or adjust the settings while on the seat before you activate it, ensuring you get the settings you're looking for. They are more convenient than reaching over and changing the settings, and for elderly or disabled persons, a remote control is a great boon.
Self-Cleaning Nozzle
One of the concerns some people have with the use of the bidet is the growth of bacteria and other harmful organisms. Traditional bidets are not self-cleaning, and so the growth of bacteria is a legitimate concern.
Fortunately, modern electronic bidet seats have found a way to circumvent this for a modern family. By utilizing self-cleaning nozzles, the bidet uses water to rinse itself off before it retracts, ensuring that any harmful bacteria or pathogens are washed away with the water when you flush.
Unless you enjoy manually cleaning your bidet after every use, this is an essential feature for anyone who lives with other people, and ideal even for those who live by themselves.
Who Should Buy an Electronic Toilet Seat?
For those unfamiliar with a bidet, the prospect of buying one may be daunting. It is, after all, a completely different bathroom experience than many people are used to. Using an electric toilet seat has many advantages, however.
Bidets reduce or eliminate paper towel consumption, which can save a good deal of money. It is also better for the environment, as it results in less paper waste and less water consumption. They are also more hygienic that toilet paper, and are often more effective at cleaning as well.
In addition, for those with certain health issues, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures or other painful problems, using a bidet is a far better alternative. They promote healthier skin, are less painful to use, and less likely to irritate your skin.
If you live in the United States, you might be uncomfortable with the idea of using a bidet, as the fixture is foreign to most Americans. But if you're interested in promoting personal hygiene and reducing waste, an electronic bidet seat may be the way to go. Chances are, you won't regret the decision.
The following is a quick reference that helps you compare at a glance all of the electronic toilet seat on this list.
Quick Overview: The Best Electronic Toilet Seats
|EDITOR'S PICKToto C200 Washlet
|TOP PICKBrondell Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat
|AMDM IntelliSeat
|Toto C100 Washlet
|SmartBidet SB-1000
With so many excellent models to choose from, picking just one bidet that stands out from the rest is no easy task. However, we believe the Toto C200 Washlet is the best value on the market today.
Pre-mist Spray helps keep your seat clean and sanitary
SoftClose Seat and Lid prevents slamming the seat
Four different cleaning modes, as well as oscillating and pulsating cleanses
Five settings for water pressure and temperature
Heated seat with five settings
Air deodorizer neutralizes odors afterwards
Remote control with two user memory for added convenience
Self-cleaning nozzle for a more sanitary bathroom
Best Electronic Bidets Under $300
10. SmartBidet SB-1000
If you're anything like me, you probably don't know the first thing about picking out an electric toilet seat. It took a lot of research (and practice) for me to learn what to look for in a bidet and to evaluate the features found in a bidet.
SmartBidet is one of the leading manufacturers of electric bidet toilet seats, and the SmartBidet SB-1000 is their entry-level product. If you're not sure what you're looking for or whether you'll even like a bidet, this is a good place to start. While there are cheaper models available, buying a quality product will give you a better sense of what to expect from this technology.
Although the SmartBidet SB-1000 is an entry-level product, it offers almost all of the features you want from an electric bidet, making this a very good introduction. It offers adjustable water and dryer pressure, and with five different settings to choose from, you're sure to find something comfortable to you. It also features a heated seat with three different temperature levels, as well as three temperature settings for the heated water stream as well.
The cleaning nozzle comes in five different positions and has three different holes for Turbo Wash, Posterior Wash and Feminine Wash, making it suitable for all genders and sexes. The nozzle also has a self-cleaning function to ensure it remains sanitary and clean. The bidet also comes with a remote control so you can control the settings each time you sit down, perfect for households with different preferences.
The only serious flaw I can see with this bidet is that the nozzle appears to be made out of porcelain, plastic or some other material (I honestly haven't touched it to check). While this is fine, stainless steel nozzles are more sanitary and durable. But considering the price of this bidet, this is a very minor complaint.
- Heated seat with adjustable temperature
- Variable water heat, water pressure and dryer pressure
- Includes remote control for easy access
- Nozzle isn't stainless steel
9. SmartBidet SB-2000
As near as I can tell, there aren't a lot of differences between the SmartBidet SB-1000 and the SmartBidet SB-2000. The only firm difference I notice in the SmartBidet SB-2000 is an additional spray mode, oscillating, for four different spray modes.
Like the SB-1000, this electronic bidet seat features a plethora of comfort and cleaning features that will transform your bathroom experience. Features include three-setting heated seats, five different pressure settings for the water and dryer, three different temperature levels for the cleaning spray, a self-cleaning nozzle with three different holes, and much more.
Not everyone's toilet is the same shape, so the SB-2000 comes in different varieties to match different toilet bowls. I'm not going to go into the details here, but be sure to look at the measurements before you make your purchase to ensure the bidet seat will be able to fit on your toilet.
Like the SB-1000, the SB-2000 features a remote control, as well as built-in controls for those who are more flexible. Whether you're a young man or an elderly woman, the SB-2000 is a great way to experience the joys of an electric bidet.
- Heated seat with adjustable temperature
- Variable water heat, water pressure and dryer pressure
- Includes remote control for easy access
- Nozzle isn't stainless steel
8. DIB-2500 Enema Bidet
While the DIB-2500 Enema Bidet doesn't offer all of the same features as the budget-friendly SmartBidet, it does provide some functions they don't, making it useful to compare and contrast. While I personally prefer SmartBidet, Enema is a quality, affordable electronic bidet seat that would be a good fit in any household.
All of the basic amenities you'd expect are found here, including a heated seat, variable pressure settings that include pulsing and massage, adjustable nozzle positions to ensure an accurate clean, and smart energy saving modes.
It also features several special features. The DIB-2500 utilizes a tankless instant water heater that ensures a warm, cleansing stream even if your water tank has exhausted its supply of warm water. In addition, it also features a carbon air deodorizer that purifies the air after you go, eliminating the foul odors that sometimes follow a trip to the loo.
However, the unit does not include a self-cleaning nozzle, which means you'll have to remember to clean it yourself after every use. This isn't a major endeavor and is quickly done, but I prefer the hands-off convenience of a self-cleaning nozzle. That said, the carbon air deodorizer could easily be considered a fair trade-off, and this is indeed a fine bidet seat for the price.
- Heated seat with adjustable temperature
- Variable water heat, water pressure and dryer pressure
- Carbon air deodorizer removes offensive odors
- No self-cleaning nozzle
7. Bio Bidet Ultimate BB-600
If you have children, you might want to consider the Bio Bidet Ultimate BB-600. This bidet seat has your children's safety and comfort in mind, and as a result doesn't include any turbo wash setting, ensuring that young kids don't accidentally trigger it and hurt themselves.
The lack of a turbo wash setting doesn't mean you have fewer options, however. In addition to the standard posterior and feminine wash settings, the bidet offers both oscillating and pulsating water settings for different cleaning experiences, as well as a gentler kids setting perfect for your little ones. The BB-600 also uses a unique motor and dual-nozzle technology to infuse aerated bubbles into the stream, providing a more comfortable, relaxing clean.
A control panel is located on the side of the bidet, providing easy access to all of the electronic functions. A tank reservoir ensures consistent water temperature during streams, so you won't have to worry about uncomfortable temperature fluctuations.
The bidet has a heated seat, a slow-closing lid to prevent damage, and variable water temperature and pressure. It doesn't come with a remote controller, however, and the nozzle isn't self-cleaning, so you'll have to make sure to clean the bidet regularly. Despite a few disappointments, however, this is a quality bidet and a welcome addition to your bathroom routine.
- Softer cleansing is appropriate for children
- Variable water temperature and pressure
- Tank reservoir ensures supply of heated water
- No self-cleaning nozzle
Best Electronic Bidets Under $400
The Toto C100 Washlet may not bless the rains in Africa, but it will bless your bathroom routine. With two different models designed to fit both elongated and round toilets, the C100 Washlet fits most any toilet, and will drastically improve your comfort and hygiene after using the toilet.
Like most electronic toilet seats, the Toto C100 Washlet features a heated seat with temperature control, adjustable water temperature and pressure and a dryer to dry your skin after you've been cleaned. The Washlet also includes several features which are not found in all models. This includes a deodorizer to eliminate offensive odors in the air and a self-cleaning nozzle that sanitizes itself before and after every use.
The toilet seat also features a pre-mist spray designed to help keep the toilet seat clean. It won't eliminate the need for cleaning, but it should help with it. Like most electronic bidets, the Washlet toilet seat includes five different pressure settings, allowing you to choose your preferred pressure setting each time. It also features a soft-close lid to prevent slamming and a handy control panel on the side.
- Self-cleaning nozzle
- Variable water heat, water pressure and dryer pressure
- Carbon air deodorizer removes offensive odors
- Does not include a remote control
5. Bio Bidet Prestige BB-800
The Bio Bidet Prestige BB-800 represents the next tier in the Bio Bidet product line. It provides all the same features and benefits as the Bio Bidet BB-600 while including new features that make this an even better product than before.
BB-800 offers three nozzle positions for more flexibility while washing, featuring a unique turbo wash system designed to aid your bowel movements, as well as the signature Bio Bidet bubble infusion technology for a more refreshing clean. All of the other bidet standards are included as well, such as a heated toilet seat with adjustable temperature, variable water pressure, an advanced control panel on the side of the bidet, and more.
Finally, the Bio Bidet Prestige BB-800 is backed by a three-year limited warranty with lifetime technical support, so if you ever have issues with your electronic bidet, you can get the support you need.
Unfortunately, the BB-800 does not have a self-cleaning feature, which means you're going to have to be sure and clean it regularly. This is a disappointment, seeing as many less expensive bidet seats do offer this feature. Nevertheless, this is a quality electronic toilet seat with a lot to offer
- Turbo wash assists with bowel movements
- Variable water temperature and pressure
- Backed by three-year warranty
- No self-cleaning nozzle
Best Electronic Bidets Under $500
4. AMDM IntelliSeat
The AMDM IntelliSeat is another quality option for an electronic toilet seat. It provides plenty of customization and is an effective product with a lot of handy, convenient features, not the least of which being a handy remote control.
Like most electronic bidets, the IntelliSeat offers a number of luxury features, such as a heated seat with five different levels of heat for both the seat and the air dryer. It also offers five nozzle positions and three basic settings, including "For Her Back," "For His Back," and "For Her Front." It also features an oscillating mode and an eco-mode
The IntelliSeat also features self-cleaning nozzles to make the cleaning process easier on you. What's more, the seat has a quick-release feature to make the inevitable cleaning even easier on you. While this bidet is a little more expensive than some other options, it has a great array of features. It even has a night light for those late-night trips to the loo!
- Self-cleaning nozzle
- Quick-release seat for easy cleaning
- Includes remote control
- Needs a 115V electrical outlet nearby
The differences between the C100 and the Toto C200 Washlet aren't extreme, but they are definitely noticeable. The biggest of these changes is a remote control that replaces the side panel, making this more convenient to use for people with limited mobility.
Like the C100, the C200 Washlet features a pre-mist spray for improved cleanliness, as well as a self-cleaning nozzle for a more sanitary performance. It offers five adjustable settings for water pressure, water temperature and the heated seat, features a warm air dryer, carbon air deodorizer and more. The remote control features two-user memory, so you and your partner can each enjoy the experience in your preferred way.
My biggest gripe with the C200 Washlet is the design of the remote control. Where other models feature bright buttons that are easy to read, the Washlet remote has a much more understated design, with less colors, buttons on the side and smaller print. While this might be fine for most users, I suspect some seniors would prefer a controller that's easier to read and use. Despite the poor design of the remote control, this is a quality bidet and would be a fine fit in any bathroom.
- Self-cleaning nozzle
- Variable water heat, water pressure and dryer pressure
- Carbon air deodorizer removes offensive odors
- Remote control is hard to read
Best Electronic Bidets Under $700
2. Brondell Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat
If you want to take your cleaning to the next level, the Brondell Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat will get you there. Unlike less expensive models, the Brondell Swash features dual stainless-steel nozzles with nanotechnology sterilization for the cleanest, most hygienic bidet experience imaginable.
Stainless steel is always the most sanitary choice for a bidet nozzle, and the Brondell Swash takes advantage of this by including two stainless steel nozzles. This also enhances the cleaning experience, ensuring you are cleaner than ever before. The Swash 1400 features seven different nozzle positions, giving you more control over how you clean than ever before. It offers nozzle oscillation as well as an aerated spray mode for a more relaxing clean.
A quick-release seat makes the bidet easier to clean in a pinch, and a deodorizer cleans the air after you go. It also includes a heated seat and heated air dryer for added luxury. A ceramic-core water system ensures you will always enjoy warm water, and a pleasing blue nightlight makes the Swash more relaxing to use at night. The Swash is definitely one of the more expensive options out there, but the experience is well-worth the price.
- Self-cleaning stainless steel nozzles
- Tank reservoir ensures supply of heated water
- Carbon air deodorizer removes offensive odors
- Somewhat expensive
1. Bio Bidet Bliss BB-2000
If you want the ultimate in electronic bidet technology, look no further than the Bio Bidet Bliss BB-2000. Backed with an industry-leading three-year warranty, the Bliss BB-2000 offers a luxurious array of features, customization and convenient options.
Like the Brondell Swish, the BB-2000 Bliss uses a self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle for a more sanitary bathroom environment. The nozzle uses an exclusive HydroFlush technology to clean itself inside-out, making it the ultimate in sanitation. A heated seat and variable water pressure and temperature give you ideal optimization, and the bidet includes an aerated bubble wash, oscillating and pulsating settings and a carbon air deodorizer.
The BB-2000 even steps it up with the remote control, employing a fully digital control that's easier to read and use. The bidet even features a soft blue nightlight. Priced around $700, the BB-2000 Bliss isn't for everybody. But if you want the ultimate modern bidet experience, you can't go wrong here.
- Self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle
- Advanced digital remote
- Carbon air deodorizer removes offensive odors
- Somewhat expensive
Bidets may not be as popular in the United States as they are in the rest of the world, but that is likely to change in the coming years and decades. If you're ready to take your personal hygiene to the next level and make using the bathroom a more pleasant experience, you owe it to yourself to buy an electronic bidet toilet seat. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly model or want the best that money can buy, there are plenty of options to choose from.


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University receives its highest ever student satisfaction ratings in survey
Anglia Ruskin University has received its highest ever student satisfaction rating in the annual National Student Survey. Overall satisfaction has increased to 86%, while Anglia Ruskin is rated among the best in the country for assessment and feedback.
The National Student Survey has run for the past 11 years and provides each Higher Education Institution (HEI) with data on each course and allows it to compare with other institutions. The results are based on the responses of almost half a million third-year students studying at 155 UK institutions.
Of the 4,014 Anglia Ruskin students eligible to take the survey, 3,061 (76%) responded. 91% agreed that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching, and 92% said lecturers are good at explaining things – rating us highly for the third successive year.
The data is split into six question groups, of which Anglia Ruskin scored particularly highly on assessment and feedback, 6% higher than the sector average for satisfaction.
Professor Roderick Watkins, Deputy Vice Chancellor at Anglia Ruskin University, said: