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Rotel has been producing quality tuners since the 1960s. One of the latest additions to this long-established line-up is the T11 FM/DAB+ tuner. It provides a wealth of listening options with easy access to classic analogue FM stations as well as newer DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) services.
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17" × 2.9" × 13"Front Panel Height60mm (2.36")Power Requirements230V, 50HzPower Consumption10WStandby Power Consumption<0.5WNet Weight4.3kg (9lbs.)BTU Rating17 BTU/hDAB Sensitivity-80dBmDAB Tuning RangeBand III (174-240MHz)DAB Audio Date Rate224Kbps MaxDAB Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz ±1dBDAB Analog Output2.1V at 0dBfsDAB Antenna Input75Ω F Connector


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Why does my toddler get so many colds?
Toddlers get a lot of colds because their immune system is still immature, making them more vulnerable to illness. After all, more than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold, and your child develops immunity to them one at a time. Think of all the colds you've had in your lifetime – your toddler would have to get all those colds to build up the level of immunity you have.
Plus, growing toddlers often touch everything as they explore, so it's easy for her to pick up a cold virus on her hands. Then she can get sick when she puts her fingers in her mouth or nose, or rubs her eyes.
Your toddler may get sick more often during the fall and winter months because cold viruses are more widespread during that time of year. She also spends more time indoors during cold weather, and close quarters mean viruses can spread more easily from one person to another.
Babies and toddlers average about eight to 10 colds each year, and children who go to daycare may have even more.
How can I tell if my toddler has a cold and not the flu, allergies, or some other illness?
It can be difficult to tell. If your toddler has a cold, he might have a runny nose with clear mucus that may thicken and turn gray or yellow or green over the course of a week or so. He might have a cough and congestion or a low-grade fever. (Chances are the congestion and cough will show up before the fever.)
How your toddler looks and acts can also offer hints: If he plays and eats pretty close to the way he usually does, then it's probably a cold.
The flu, stomach flu, and other serious illnesses are more likely to come on abruptly. If your toddler seems very ill or lethargic, is refusing to eat or drink, is vomiting or having diarrhea, or has a temperature higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, he may have something more serious than a cold.
Itchy, watery eyes and nose are classic signs of an allergy, as are repeated sneezing attacks and itchy skin that lasts for weeks or months. Also with allergies, the mucus coming out of your child's nose will continue to run clear, rather than thickening and turning yellow or green as it tends to in children with colds. Allergies don't cause a fever, and they tend to show up in the spring, summer, and early fall.
How can I ease my toddler's cold symptoms?
There's no medicine to make a virus go away faster, but you can help your toddler feel better and prevent the infection from getting worse by making sure she gets plenty of rest and liquids.
Most children don't master nose blowing until about age 4, so here are a few ways to help ease your toddler's congestion:
- Use saline and suction. It's not worth struggling over, but if your toddler tolerates it, have her lie down on her back, then squeeze over-the-counter saline drops into her nostrils to loosen up the mucus. Wait a few minutes, then suction out the liquid and mucus with a rubber syringe or nasal aspirator.
- Moisten the air. Use a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer to moisten the air in her room. Or take your toddler into the bathroom with you, turn on the hot water in the shower, close the door, and sit in the steamy room for about 15 minutes. A warm bath can accomplish the same thing.
- Elevate your child's head. Raise the head of your child's mattress a few inches by putting a crib wedge or a towel under one end of the mattress. Don't use pillows to prop up your toddler because it's a suffocation risk, and don't put anything under the legs of the crib or toddler bed because this could make it unstable.
For more safe ways to soothe your child's symptoms, see our article on home remedies that really help
Is it safe to give my toddler over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine?
No. OTC cough and cold medicines should not be given to children age 3 and younger, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. These medicines aren't safe for children this age and can have dangerous or even life-threatening side effects. There's also no convincing evidence that these medicines are effective in children of any age.
If your toddler is feverish and uncomfortable, you may want to give him acetaminophen or ibuprofen. (Be sure to give him the correct dose for his weight.)
Never give your child aspirin because it makes him more susceptible to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal complication.
What natural or alternative treatments can help relieve my toddler's cold symptoms?
Adding a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus, or pine oil to a vaporizer may help your toddler feel less congested, says Kathi Kemper, a pediatrician and director of the Center for Integrative Health and Wellness at Ohio State University. (You can get these oils at most natural food stores.) A spoonful of honey or a small cup of chamomile tea can also be soothing.
For more ways to ease your toddler's symptoms, see our complete article on safe home remedies for children.
When should I call the doctor about my toddler's cold?
Call your child's doctor if:
- Your child is younger than 2 years old and has a fever (rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) that lasts longer than 24 hours.
- Your child is 2 or older and has a fever that lasts more than three days.
- Your toddler has a rectal temperature of over 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Your toddler's cough lasts more than a week.
- Your toddler has bluish lips, a worsening cough, rapid breathing (more than 60 breaths a minute), wheezing, or gasping. These symptoms could be signs of pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a relatively common but potentially serious respiratory illness in babies and young children.
- Your toddler is pulling or rubbing her ear or crying uncharacteristically when being put to bed. This could suggest an ear infection.
- Your toddler has goopy or tearing eyes, which may be a sign of pinkeye.
- Your toddler is extremely fussy, unusually sleepy, or you notice a significant change in eating or sleeping habits.
- Your toddler's condition gets worse instead of better after seven to 10 days, or her cold symptoms last for more than 14 days.
What can I do to reduce the number of colds my toddler gets?
You can't prevent every cold, but there are things you can do to minimize your child's exposure and boost his defenses:
- Be diligent about hand-washing. Make sure you wash your toddler's hands before and after mealtimes, after diaper changes or trips to the potty, and any time he's been playing with other children or their toys. And make sure you wash up too – especially after changing diapers and before preparing food.
- Stay away from sick people. To the extent you can, keep your toddler away from sick children or adults. They'll understand if you ask them to postpone a visit until they're not contagious.
- Keep your toddler hydrated. Encourage your child to sip plenty of water throughout the day.
- Avoid secondhand smoke. This can put your child at higher risk for upper respiratory problems (among other health problems), so stay clear of cigarette smokers, and keep your child away from areas where someone has been smoking. Children who live with cigarette smokers have more colds and their colds last longer than those of children who aren't exposed to smoke.
Learn more:
Top cold and flu myths – and the facts on keeping your child healthy
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Savoring the Tastes of VietnamPosted: August 13th, 2009 | Author: JR | Filed under: Asian, Peabody, Sugar Cane | Tags: Chinese, Cocktails, Peabody Restaurants, Pho, Vietnamese | 8 Comments »
As huge fans of Asian cuisine, we'd been meaning to get to Sugar Cane, near Peabody Square, for quite a while. We're now kicking ourselves for having waited so long.
Aside from one dish we didn't love, everything we put in our mouths on recent visit was superb, starting with the drinks. We tried a sake-tini, a mai tai, and the zombie. All were delicious, and the mai tai stood out as better tasting than others we've had at other Asian restaurants.
While sipping, we studied the menu, which includes both Chinese and Vietnamese dishes for each category, side by side. Since Vietnamese is hard to come by north of Boston, we agreed to order from that side, with the exception of the house pan-fried dumplings ($6), which came with ginger soy and were crispy and light—some of the best we've had (and we've had a lot).
The small bowl of beef pho ($4) was fine but seemed bland. When we added the hoisin and hot sauces it came with, though, the flavor came alive. We also enjoyed the banh xeo crepe ($8), a large, crisp omelet with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and mung bean. It's a must-have. The nem cuon summer roll with grilled pork ($6) was billed as a Vietnamese specialty, so we gave it a spin but didn't like the texture of the meat. More likely our American palates than a miss from the kitchen.
All the entrees we ordered were dishes we would have again, starting with the chicken with lemongrass ($10). Wonderful savory flavor with tender meat and crisp-tender vegetables. The kho salmon with baby bok choy ($13) featured two large fillets, perfectly cooked and topped with a delicious spiced caramel sauce.
The mango shrimp were firm and good sized, with plenty of mango, peppers, and onions to accompany them ($13). Our last entrée was angel hair Singapore style with curry sauce, chicken, shrimp, pork, peppers, and onions ($8), which was spicy but not overly so and really hit the spot. Next time, we may try the tempting option of creating our own stir fry with many options for meat, vegetables, and sauces.
The service was extremely attentive and friendly, with our waiter calling over the manager when he couldn't understand one of our questions about the drink menu. For those of you who've been curious about Vietnamese cuisine, Sugar Cane is a sure bet—and you can go with someone not as adventurous thanks to the Chinese dishes on offer.
Sugar Cane
106 Main St, Peabody
(978) 532-7800


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Sack him? Strip him of his captaincy? Why, on earth should Arsene Wenger get rid of a man who is showing the very passion so sadly lacking in his team-mates this season?
At every Arsenal game a banner is unfurled with the legend "Arsene knows". It was accompanied recently by another with the poignant command "Show us some passion". That is exactly what Gallas is doing.
Yes he has a history – some say that history should have prevented him from joining the Emirates staff – but what is wrong with making your feelings felt? Others believe Wenger was wrong to hand the Frenchman the captaincy.
After Patrick Vieira and, less impressively, Thierry Henry, the job was always going to be a hard one. But, if not Gallas, then who? Manuel Almunia is not the most vocal, while Cesc Fabregas is still learning the trade.
The problem with investing in youth is that maturity takes a back seat.
When Gallas kicked the hoardings at St Andrews last season after Gael Clichy gave away a penalty, he was expressing his deep feelings at a missed opportunity.
Losing Eduardo with a broken leg on that bleak February lunchtime was bad enough. Throwing away the points coincided with a drop in form and cost Arsenal the title, so his anger and frustrations were right.
Before he arrived at Arsenal he had fallen out with Chelsea. After the transfer, Gallas, used in the deal that took Ashley Cole to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea issued a statement claiming that Gallas threatened to deliberately score own goals if he was not allowed to leave Chelsea.
Gallas rejected Chelsea's claims and accused them of lacking class and 'hiding behind false accusations'.
Gallas had probably not anticipated that his latest outburst, about his team-mates, would receive such a response – or was it a calculated response from a 31-year-old looking, possibly, ahead of the launch of his autobiography?
Whatever the case, Arsenal should, on one hand, warn Gallas about his future comments. But, privately, they should be pleased he was brave enough to highlight the failings at the Emirates Stadium.


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Gail Seemann, LPC has been counseling children, adolescents, adults and families for more than 15 years. In addition to working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationships, she has specialties in working with those who have ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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It's full blown summer. Temps are soaring into the 90s and the heat index is beyond that. I finally caved and bought two small window AC units for my apartment. Summertime life is about eighty seven times better with air conditioning. My cats agree.
Summertime is better with ice cream as well. Especially when it's a combination of two of my very favorites, mint and lemon. What a marvelously magical combination of flavors. Bright and sunny, tart, and oh-so refreshing. You know how some ice creams leave a heavy film inside your mouth after your finished. Not so here. Wham-bam lemon right of the bat, juxtaposed by a sweet lighter-than-air creaminess (thanks to the use of half and half instead of heavy cream) and finishes with a mellow minty-ness. I predict this will become one of my summer staples. In fact, I am looking forward to it.
An added bonus: a minimum of time spent at the stove. A quick heat to warm up the dairy so as to steep the mint, but that's it for cooking time. No eggs, no cornstarch, no cooking until thick. I have a beautifully fragrant pot of lemon balm that I clipped from, in addition to my mint plant, but feel free to double up on the mint in this recipe if you don't have lemon balm.Lemon-Mint Ice Cream makes ~1 1/2 pints (3 cups) ********** 2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup packed mint leaves
1/2 cup packed lemon balm leaves
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~3 lemons) **********
Heat half and half, sugar, and salt over medium heat until steam starts to rise. Remove from heat and submerge mint and lemon balm leaves. Cover and let steep for an hour. Strain through a mesh sieve, pressing hard on leaves to extract as much flavor as possible. Finely zest 2 lemons directly into mint-infused half and half. Juice lemons and whisk into dairy. Chill throughly. Freeze in ice cream maker.


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You can transfer connected calls as well as ringing calls on your snom 760.
When you have a call on the line, there are two ways to transfer it to a third party:
- Attended transfer: you announce the call to the third party first, to make sure the call is welcome and will be accepted
- Blind transfer: there will be no feedback on whether the third party is available and/or picking up the call
When a call is ringing on your phone, you can transfer it to a third party without answering it first (using blind transfer only).
Attended transfer
Place the caller on hold using the button under the Hold button on your phone.
Dial the number you wish to transfer the call to and announce the call when the other person answers. If the other person wishes to accept the call press the button under the Transfer button and then the tick key.
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With the caller on the line or the phone ringing, press the Transfer button.
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Here are some code facts:
The International Code Council (ICC) is a member based organization which was first established in 1994. Prior to 1994, there were three separate and distinct code organizations in the United States, all with strong ties to geographical regions throughout the country. Those three organizations included;
• Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA)
• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
• Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI)
The ICC develops the following 15 codes;
• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• International Fire Code (IFC)
• International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• International Green Construction Code (IGCC)
• International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
• International Swimming Pool an Spa Code (ISPSC)
• International Wildland and Urban Interface Code (IWUC)
• International Zoning Code (IZC)
• ICC Performance Code
States with jurisdictions using the codes;
• IBC – 50 States, District of Columbia, NYC, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Marianas Islands.
• IRC – 49 States, District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands
• IFC – 43 States, District of Columbia, NYC, Guam, and Puerto Rico
• IECC – 46 States, District of Columbia, NYC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• IPC – 34 States, District of Columbia, NYC, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
• IMC – 46 States, District of Columbia, NYC, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• IFGC- 42 States, District of Columbia, NYC, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Other Users:
• Architect of the Capital
• General Service Administration
• National Park Service
• Department of State
• U.S. Forest Service
• Veterans Administration
• Department of Defense
Code Cycle:
The building codes are updated on a three year cycle. The most recent cycle years are;
• 2000
• 2003
• 2006
• 2009
• 2012
While the ICC updates the codes every three years, many states and local jurisdictions will skip or delay adoption of a code edition. Check with your local jurisdiction to see what code edition is in effect in your area.
The Process:
Anyone may suggest changes to the codes. The ICC has a specific protocol that needs to be followed in order for a code to be changed, deleted or modified. Anyone can attend code hearings and make comments on code changes; however, only governmental ICC members may vote on proposed changes.
Building codes may also be modified by states, as well as local jurisdictions. For this reason, it is important to check with the local building department to verify what codes are in use.
For more information on building codes, check out the ICC's web site.
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If you've followed my blog for very long, you'll know that in January, my daytime life changed with the discovery of Banana Nut Muffins. Oh my. These are the nectar of the monkey gods, and a
Then I did. Not for the rest of my life, but for the last 5 months these muffins have been a staple of my new gluten-free morning lifestyle.
But as life usually does, a monkey wrench was thrown into the mix. (Pun wasn't intended, but I left it there, so I guess now it's intended by default. And being too lazy to change it. Cause that's how I roll.)
I ran out of shelled walnuts. Yes, I could have shelled more, but operating a nut cracker under the influence of only 1 cup of coffee while wearing a bathrobe could be construed as a dangerous task. At least, that's what the warning label should say.
Then something wonderful happened.
My daughter went to a women's tea at our church where one of the door prizes was a cookbook called, "Gluten, Wheat, and Dairy Free." She didn't win it, but the lovely lady who did allowed my sweet girl to bring it home for me to peruse. And I did. Then I photo-copied half the book. I'm sure there is some copyright laws I may or may not have broken, but I was desperate for something new. Something different. Something that didn't involve dangerous kitchen equipment.
I must warn you though, these muffins are like sunshine in a cup. Or muffin tin. Or cupcake liner. They cause spontaneous smiling, and unintentional moaning. You should also know that Sunflower Muffins freeze well, so double the batch and save some for later.
By the way, I felt a little guilty about the whole copyright infringement thing, so I bought my own copy of the book. Just in case they were serious about their reserved rights...☺
~Sunflower Muffins~
(Adapted from "Gluten, Wheat, and Dairy Free")
~The Players~
*2-1/2 c. gluten-free flour blend (see my recipe below)
4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. xanthan gum
1 t. ground allspice
2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds
3 medium organic carrots, grated
zest and juice of 1 organic orange
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. unsweetened almond milk (can use regular milk if desired)
1/3 c. plus 2 Tb. sunflower oil
1 t. pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400F. Place 12 baking cups into the muffin pan. (I LOVE silicone muffins cups!)
Sift the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and allspice into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar.
Add the carrots, 3 Tb. of the sunflower seeds, and the orange zest.
Lightly beat together the orange juice, eggs, almond milk, oil, and vanilla with a whisk.
Stir the wet mix into the dry ingredients, mixing to make a batter~it will be a little lumpy.
Spoon the batter into the baking cups and sprinkle with remaining sunflower seeds.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the centers are set. Serve warm.
*My gluten-free all-purpose flour blend is:
1 cup white or brown rice flour
2/3 cup sorghum flour
1/3 cup tapioca flour
Mix together and store in a sealed jar.


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The design of Bala Golf Club depicts the great traditions of golf and the classic Philadelphia School of Architecture. Tasked with expanding the original 9-hole layout, William Flynn succeeded admirably in creating a challenging 18-hole course on the small, rolling landscape that is Bala Golf Club. Although short by today's standards, Bala continues to challenge it's membership by placing a premium on sound strategy and skillful shot-making.
William Flynn is one of the great golf course architects of all-time, with an overwhelming portfolio of classic designs, including the nationally ranked Shinnicock Hills and Cherry Hills Country Clubs. Locally, Flynn is responsible for many of the Philadelphia area's greatest golf courses, including Huntingdon Valley, Rolling Green, Lancaster and Philadelphia Country Clubs. Flynn is also credited with the 1925 re-design of Merion Golf Club's famed East Course (along with Hugh Wilson) and had his hand in some work at Pine Valley Golf Club.
Combining the highest standards in maintenance with Flynn's classic design elements, the course repeatedly holds the members' interest by providing a full examination of one's entire game. Above all else, Bala is a golf course that is FUN to play.
Welcome to Bala Golf Club! We are pleased to have you as our guest. Please take a moment to review the rules and regulations of our Club. Click here for a printable .pdf.
Cellular phones may be carried on the course for use in an emergency or exceptional circumstance. Please be discreet when talking on your phones around others who are golfing and dining.
Shoes are not to be changed in the Bala upper or lower parking lot. Please visit the Men's or Women's Locker Room where our locker room attendants will be happy to get a locker for you.
Hats, caps, and visors worn by gentlemen should be removed while they are under cover (Clubhouse & Main Dining Room). Gentlemen are to have their shirts tucked in at all times. Bermuda shorts are permitted for men and women; knee length is preferred for both men and women, not to exceed 3" above the knee; golf skorts and skirts not to exceed 4" above the knee. Several items are considered inappropriate, and will not be permitted on either golf course, on the practice range, or in or around the clubhouse: tank-tops, short sleeve mock turtlenecks (men only), t-shirts, jeans, cut-offs, tennis-length skirts, short shorts, flip flops, crocs, leather sandals (men only), cargo shorts/pants, and jogging attire.
Smoking is prohibited inside the Clubhouse. Smoking is only permitted in the designated areas on the outside patio.
Each day the course is open for play, either a "CART PATH'S ONLY" or a "90°" rule will be posted in the Pro Shop and on the 1st and 10th tee. If the cart rule is "90°" carts are expected to stay in the fairway until back on the cart path.
Be prepared to play at all times. Always carry an extra ball. Be ready to hit when it is your turn and feel free to play ready golf. Always rake your own fairway bunker and replace your own divot. Repair ball marks and prepare to putt while others are playing their ball. Play from the appropriate tees (guests with a course handicap of 10 or higher may not play from the back tees). If you reach your maximum allowable score, pickup.
A true testament to the sound design of William Flynn, Bala's course record of 60 by Doug Adam has stood the test of time and modern equipment since 1960!


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No More Sleepless Nights | Fall 2005 Out Here Magazine
Practical tips for a good night's rest
Sleep is vital to our health and well being, yet millions of us cut ourselves short on the amount that we get. Surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation reveal that 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more.
"As a nation, we are the sleepiest we've ever been," says Dr. Barbara Phillips, director of the National Sleep Foundation. "Yet sleep is kind of like Rodney Dangerfield in that we don't give it respect."
Sleep deprivation can take its toll. Millions of individuals struggle to stay alert at home, in school, on the job, atop farm machinery, and on the road. A sleep shortage causes many problems and can impact family members and significant others as well.
"When people feel tired or fatigued, their social and intimate relationships suffer, their productivity is negatively affected, and they make our roads more dangerous by driving drowsy," agrees Richard L. Gelula, sleep foundation CEO.
Fortunately, you don't have to spend your nights tossing and turning. These practical tips from the sleep foundation can help:
- Maintain a regular bedtime and wake time, even on weekends. Regular sleep and wake times help strengthen the "circadian clock" in our brains, which regulates the body's need for sleep and activity.
- Avoid, particularly at bedtime, caffeine and products that contain it such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate.
- Don't use nicotine close to bedtime. Although nicotine relaxes some people, it is a stimulant. Nicotine is found in cigarettes and tobacco products.
- Avoid alcohol as it can lead to disrupted sleep. While a nightcap or glass of wine may seem relaxing, alcohol impairs the restorative stages of sleep and leads to frequent sleep interruptions.
- Exercise regularly, but complete your workout at least three hours before bedtime. This gives your body time to rest and prepare for sleep. >
- Establish a regular, comforting bedtime routine. Take a warm bath, read a book, or listen to soft music each night. Routines are soothing and can help you unwind after a stressful day.
- Create a sleep-conducive environment. Make sure your sleep area is dark, quiet, preferably cool, and comfortable.
- Watch those bedtime snacks. Finish your meal or snack 2-3 hours before you retire to bed. Eating too close to bedtime can cause indigestion, heartburn, and sleep disturbances.
- Sleep on a quality mattress and pillow. The average lifespan of a mattress is 9 to 10 years. Be sure that your mattress is supportive and comfortable. If your mattress is too soft or too firm, consider making a change.
If you've tried such tips, but continue to have difficulty falling or staying asleep, talk with your doctor. Most sleep problems can be diagnosed and treated safely and effectively.
Bethanne Black, of Atlanta, is a freelance journalist who specializes in health care.
"When people feel tired or fatigued, their social and intimate relationships suffer, their productivity is negatively affected, and they make our roads more dangerous by driving drowsy."
— Richard L. Gelula,
sleep foundation CEO


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[ Concerts ]
Miró Quartet plays with Julie Landsman March 29
Quartets by Haydn and Brahms, plus Gunther Schuller's Horn Quintet
"Explosive vigor and technical finesse."
– New York Times
The Chamber Music Society at Yale presents the Miró String Quartet on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 pm in Morse Recital Hall (located in Sprague Hall at 470 College Street, New Haven). The quartet, which has earned praise for both its "understated wisdom" (New York Magazine) and its "full-blooded, freely rhapsodic approach" (Washington Post), will open its program with two string quartets: Joseph Haydn's Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 33, No. 2, nicknamed "The Joke," and the Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 51, No. 1 of Johannes Brahms.
French hornist Julie Landsman, who is the principal horn of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, will join the Miró Quartet for Gunther Schuller's Quintet for horn and strings. The Quintet was written in 2009 and was premiered by Landsman and the Miró Quartet at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival that year.
Schuller taught composition at the Yale School of Music as well as many other institutions. He himself played horn, becoming principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony at the youthful age of seventeen and joining the orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera two years later.
Tickets to this concert are $20 to $30, $10 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit music.yale.edu or call the Yale School of Music concert office at 203 432-4158.
About the Performers
The Miró Quartet, one of America's highest‐profile chamber groups, enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene garnering praise from audiences and critics alike. Founded in 1995 at the Oberlin Conservatory, the Miró Quartet met with immediate success winning first prizes at the Coleman, Fischoff, and Banff competitions as well as the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award. The Miró Quartet was also a recipient of the Cleveland Quartet Award and was the first ensemble ever to be awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Regularly invited to perform at the world's most celebrated concert halls, the Miró Quartet has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic's Kammermusiksaal, and Amersterdam's Concertgebouw, among many others. A favorite of summer music festivals, the Quartet has frequently appeared at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest, and the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The Miró Quartet is currently the Faculty String Quartet‐in‐Residence at the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin.
Julie Landsman has been principal horn of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 1985. Previously, she was co-principal horn of the Houston Symphony and principal horn of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. While a freelance musician in the New York area, Ms. Landsman appeared regularly with the New York Philharmonic and Orpheus. Among her numerous recording credits are performances with the New York Philharmonic and Orpheus, as well as numerous symphonic and operatic recordings with the MET. Ms. Landsman has participated in the Marlboro Music School, Sarasota Festival, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, La Jolla Summerfest, and the faculty of the Aspen Music School. She has been a soloist with the Houston Symphony, Greenwich Symphony, Sarasota Festival Orchestra, and the Santa Fe Festival Chamber Ensemble. A faculty member of the Julliard School since 1989, she has also taught at the University of Houston, Rice University, Purchase College, and Brooklyn College. Julie Landsman is a graduate of Julliard, where she was a student of James Chambers. She was a recipient of a Naumburg Scholarship.


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The first of two posts again – the lion's share of the work has been on the house in general, so my second post about progress with my ARTHaven will be brief in comparison.
Over to the new house again today, and my hubby stayed for the morning and worked on the garden fence panels. He left after lunch for a meeting in Exeter.
Today Paul was on the team full-time at last – he has been finishing off their previous job. Now he has come, things should progress even faster. He is taking responsibility for the en-suite bathroom for starters, and later his expertise as a highly skilled plasterer will come into its own.
More progress on the kitchen today.
First of all, my beautiful sink is now in – but no plumbing yet.
When I first saw the trim along the front of the worktop the other day, I was concerned that it wouldn't be deep enough to conceal the underside of the sink bowl, but as you can see, it's very effective! The sink is quite a shallow one. It's not just accessible kitchens that have shallow sinks these days – they are becoming more popular as they tend to save water, and nowadays people don't have such enormous amounts of washing up to do – families have dishwashers, and in our case, there are only two of us, and we've never considered it worth having a dishwasher.
I've got two posh taps to go in when they do the plumbing.
John has also installed the new ceramic hob, which is extremely posh, as it has no projecting control knobs which will make it extremely easy to keep clean. Again, wiring is not yet connected.
We have plinths! In this picture John has almost finished installing them – there's a small section still to go beyond the ventilator panel. You can see how lovely the floor is in this picture, too, and all the handles are now installed.
In the excitement of seeing how lovely my new kitchen was looking, I had quite forgotten about the finishing touch – the cornices! Here, Andy is helping John to cut the lengths to size, using John's amazing £700 power saw. John was a bit frustrated that one or two of the pieces didn't have exactly the same profile, which made creating a perfect mitre difficult, but like the other team members, he was well able to overcome this minor difficulty – in his case by Germanising it!! He's very keen on all things German, and if the British equivalent isn't quite up to his standards, he Germanises it. Ha ha!
Here is the first cornice installed, on the glass-fronted display cabinet on the far wall.
The second glass-fronted cabinet has now been installed – a single one over the sink.
Moving upstairs, I found stuff in the bedroom in preparation for work on the en-suite bathroom.
Here is Paul working on the new bathroom, with Chris offering moral support through the window! He's standing on the scaffolding outside.
Here Paul is removing the bracing from the doorway from the bedroom. He will install a lintel over the doorway to support it. This is a lath-and-plaster stud wall (non-load bearing).
After the braces had been removed, you can see right through – an interrupted view from the bedroom to the further wall of the loo.
The second doorway will be converted into an arch.
On the other side of the bedroom, the skirting board pieces, and the glass-fronted door that was on the landing leading into the existing bathroom have been removed and propped up. This glass-fronted door will lead from the bedroom into the en-suite, and a spare panelled door from downstairs will replace it on the landing. The two landing doors will be boarded on the inside, and left as fake doors so as not to spoil the appearance of the landing.
Note the gorgeous genuine Art Deco door furniture from when the house was built in 1925. I love these features. You can just see the engraving on the glass panels of the door. This is a very pretty door and I wanted it in the bedroom; also, the glass panels would look odd boarded on the inside, so it is much better replaced by a solid door on the landing.
Now for the most important event of the day: The Crowning of King Paul, the Bathroom King!!
This is my new basin for the bathroom!! I'm not sure I shall ever look at it in the same way again!
We've got into the habit of having our lunch on the balcony at the front of the house. It's lovely and cool on the north side, with a bit of a breeze, and Andy has rigged up a piece of ARTHaven worktop along the scaffolding for us to sit on. Not sure what's going to happen when the scaffolding at the front is taken down tomorrow!
On the left, Andy. Then John, then Paul, and finally Chris (minus his knee pads).
Then Andy grabbed my camera and insisted on including me in the photos!
In the background is a very curious sight. On their last job, they got into the habit (goodness knows why!!) of throwing their banana skins onto a nearby tree, and this has now become their habit on our balcony on the two fake trees the previous owner left behind – as the days have gone by, these banana skins have matured to various shades of black – and woe betide anyone who dares to remove them! Andy has developed a graceful and dextrous flick of the wrist that launches the banana skin tree-wards and he's not missed yet!!
Here I am, proudly (?) showing off our latest acquisition in the new house – a banana tree!!!
(Told you we were having a lot of fun with the team…)
Back downstairs again, in the annexe bathroom, showing the bath panel having been removed.
Originally we weren't going to do anything in here, because Mum has always preferred baths to showers, but a few months ago she bashed her leg and had a dressing on it for several months, and was unable to use the bath. My sister said that when she tried again after the final dressing had come off and her leg was healed, she was less confident about getting out, as she isn't as steady on her feet as she was, so my sister suggested we had the bath taken out and a shower put in instead for her, which is what we are doing. We thought about having a full wet-room floor put in, but it was hugely expensive and we considered it not really worth it – we are having a shower tray the size of the bath footprint, with room for a carer should that become necessary in the future. There will be a shower seat and grab rails installed too.
Still in the annexe – now that most of the new kitchen units have been installed, it is possible to move around in the annexe sitting room again! Chris has made a start on the replacement of the window with a smaller window and a door giving direct access to the garden at the back. He couldn't do as much as he wanted because contrary to expectations, the new door has not yet been delivered… There are always such delays on a project like this. Chris has removed the radiator, which will be relocated on the back wall between the two fitted cupboards.
Heating the garden? Radiators temporarily stacked against the outside wall of the house.
My hubby has been doing more work on replacing some of the fence panels – some were rotten, and also we want them all to be higher. The three he ordered the other day were delivered last week, and turned out to be just too big to slot between the concrete posts, so he's been trimming them down.
The roofers have now begun work tiling the back of the house. They have finished at the front, and the scaffolding will be removed from the front tomorrow – there is a time limit on the council's highways license as the scaffolding does cause a bit of an obstruction in the already narrow road, making it impossible to park in front of the house without blocking the road.
One of our neighbours from opposite was kind enough to let us know that every time it rained, water was pouring down the front of the house, and suggested that while we had scaffolding up, it might be a good idea to put it right. This was done today.
The two chimneys have now been removed from the lean-to roof. The original brick-built one was redundant, having been replaced by a metal flue chimney for the boiler that was in the annexe kitchen until last week.
The flue from the new combi-boiler will come out through the window above the back door, seen bottom-left in the above photo.
Here is the brick chimney!
Poor old thing.
Here's the old metal flue:
There's lots of mess and rubble out the back now. When it's all gone, and the inside is all finished and cleaned up, we will look back on these photos and marvel at the mess!
The final picture from today shows the two cuts in the outside wall of the annexe sitting room, where the new door will go. Chris used a large and very powerful (and very noisy!) circular saw to do this. (Note the pink scaffolding pole!)
My normal days for visiting the house have fallen into a pattern of Mondays and Thursdays, but we won't be able to go this coming Thursday because we are going up to my sister's to see them and Mum. I am hoping to go on Friday instead. Andy is arranging for the bath to be collected from our garage here and taken over to the new house tomorrow evening – much to my hubby's relief as he's started moaning about the space it's taking up in the garage!! Hopefully during the coming week the plumber will return to install the new boiler, the new annexe door will arrive, and work can begin on the annexe kitchen. Tim, the electrician, is too busy to come this week unfortunately, but he should return next week to finish the wiring in the kitchens, my new ARThaven etc. etc.
Also during the coming week, we are hoping to arrange with our friend and his van and his two strapping sons to come and help move my office furniture over. Once it's installed, Andy will be able to fit the final shelves.
Lots to do, and not too much time to do it!!


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Sometimes, we notice red spots appearing on our skin. Many times, we think we should be concerned and that our health is in danger. However, this is not true.
These red spots are actually small benign tumors, which are made of blood vessels and most of the time they aren't dangerous at all.
The two main reasons why red spots appear are:
– Aging
After 3 decades, many people usually have these spots appear on their skin. They mostly occur on the arms, shoulders, and body, while women also get them on their chest sometimes. As blood vessels age, as well as our skin changes, these spots start appearing.
– Having a bad lifestyle or health issues
Sometimes these spots indicate health problems, like liver issues, hormonal imbalances or circulatory disease. Doctors have a name for it – Spider angioma.
Although they are harmless most of the time, if they start changing their size, color or shape, or if they start bleeding, check yourself at your doctor immediately.
To prevent getting them, eat a good, balanced diet and live a healthy lifestyle. Also, increase your vegetable and fruit intake, as well as the consumption of healthy fats. Following these steps, your skin will be healthy and youthful.
Also, the red spots may be removed by laser.
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Dr. Sears Comments:
A far better starting approach to get the depressed patient more willing to exercise and practice meditation is supplementation with high-dose EPA and DHA (5-10 grams per day). That will reduce neuroinflammation in the brain as well as promote increased serotonin production. When both those events occur, the desire to exercise and practice stress reduction is greatly enhanced.


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Crisps. You tricksy, salty devils. You curvy temptresses. You ruiners of resolve. How I love thee…
And hate thee. Because, in spite of your high GI, trans-fat loaded, MSG-riddled bodies, I find it hard to resist you. You taste so good. You appease my oral fixation and need for instant gratification. You've hooked me, bodily and psychologically. You've gotten under my skin.
So, during the last couple of years, I've invested some serious time into discovering/developing equally satisfying but significantly less harmful snack alternatives. Kale chips: huzzah! Roasted broad beans: a revelation! Roasted split peas: to die for! My new obsession, however? Seaweed crisps.
Salty, crunchy, light and packed with replenishing nutrients, these easy-to-make, thrifty snacks satisfy all my crisp-lovin' needs – without ravaging my arteries and wreaking havoc on my blood sugar. They're also really high in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and are a good source of protein. ALL THE WINS.
I love them scattered with a little bit of Himalayan sea salt, but you can use any spices you want on them. For an additional kick, add a little bit of wasabi to the sesame oil before brushing. Try scattering with sesame seeds for some extra crunch.
2 x baking trays
Pastry brush
Sharp scissors
5 x sheets nori
Sesame oil
Himalayan sea salt
1. Preheat the oven to 110ºC (fan) or 130ºC (normal).
2. With the sharp scissors, cut the nori into bite-sized pieces (don't cut them too small).
3. Arrange the nori on the baking sheets, and brush with a little sesame oil. Sprinkle with the sea salt (the salt should stick to the oil).
4. Place the baking trays in the oven, and bake for 15-20 mins, or until slightly crispy.
5. Leave to cool. Eat.
6. Store in an airtight container.


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Beirut Girl in Yellow Strips
These digitally printed tea towels captures popular images and stories of the Middle East.
'Shaher el Asal' is a wonderful Egyptian film from the 1950's meaning 'The Honeymoon'.
Its a tongue in cheek as the last place you'd want to be on your honeymoon is in the kitchen!
Size: 45x70cm
Material: Cotton


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Giovanna "Jenny" Vis grew up in Orange County here in the Hudson Valley, and her family summered on Monhegan Island in Maine. Paul Maloney, a native of the North Shore of Boston, was an artist who liked to spend the off-season painting en plein air on Monhegan. They met at a dinner party hosted by mutual friends and, as Vis recalls, "didn't give each other the time of day." But five years later when they met again, things were decidedly different. "It's all about timing," she says, and before long they had fallen in love.
Maloney moved to High Falls, where the rents were less expensive, when his building in Boston was bought out. Vis had lost her rent-controlled apartment in Manhattan and couldn't find a living space to equal it. She adds, "And who could say no to living in a giant messy barn that was also Paul's painting studio?" That was 20 years ago, and some years later, they began conversing with sculptor Don Johnson about his vision for Uptown Kingston.
Johnson owns the Uptown Kingston building where the old Singer sewing machine factory once throve. Locals may remember that an overflowing fabric and notions shop once housed what has morphed into Sissy's Café. Johnson asked Vis and Maloney three times if they were interested in opening a bar on the Fair Street-facing side of the building before they finally said yes.
In 2009, the wife-and-husband duo began working to create a distinctive sense of place at the Stockade Tavern and centered their plans on Vis' Federal-style design. With her Master's degree in Museum Studies and his artistic sensibilities, the couple lovingly created a welcoming, low-lit establishment that takes full advantage of the building's original ornate tin ceiling and Tudor-style windows. A gracefully curved solid-walnut bar, tables crafted from iron sewing-machine bases, light fixtures rescued from the Governor Clinton Hotel and expert bartenders invite patrons to nestle in for comfortable socializing. Some of Maloney's paintings hang around the large room, which features two generous tables near the front windows and back-corner seating joined by an open layout that leaves room to circulate while emanating intimacy. At times musicians set up in the back, and when they perform the room is filled to friendly capacity.
Now celebrating their seventh year at the Stockade, Maloney and Vis' cozy-cool bar is renowned for its convivial ambiance – and, with the 'S' for the Singer company's emblem still on the wooden door, they're woven into the fabric of businesses that are steadily reviving Uptown Kingston. In 2014, Esquire Magazine named the Stockade Tavern one of America's Best Bars in 2014, proof of their pivotal role in yet another revival: the classic craft cocktail.
Though Maloney hails from the land of Irish pubs, that wasn't the right fit for them. "It had to be a specific vibe, a community space and a place we wanted to go to every day," says Vis. They came up with the concept based on one decision: They knew they wanted to have a craft cocktail bar. "Most of them are in the cities, but we're a city bar in a country setting. It struck a lovely chord."
Both sing praises for their employees – and especially their award-winning head bartender, Josh Rosenmeier – for helping them to set the right tone. "We think of people who come to the Stockade as our guests," says Maloney. "When we train our staff – from bar backs, who are the 'sous chefs' of the bar, to servers and dishwashers – that's the part we stress. It's like we're throwing a party, and they're working for us to make guests happy."
"It's hard work, and bartending is the hardest part of it," says Vis. "It's like you have to jump rope, do math, chat with customers and, because we use recipes, measure them out. Shaking is so physical, so you've got to have great guns, too."
About 75 percent of their cocktail menu celebrates the classic cocktails, adjusted for contemporary tastes. "The palate of 1938 is a different beast than the palate of 2016," says Vis. Of the more current cocktails, she says most are created in-house; some are contemporary classics from other bartenders. They add new ones to the Stockade's seasonal menu after a lot of discussion – and tastings. They taste, their staff tastes and they take feedback from customers to nail new additions down.
Rosenmeier captured two Silver Shakers, winning both judges' and crowd top honors at the Hudson Valley Bartender Challenge a couple of years back for his "Storm & Shadow" cocktail. Concocted from Hillrock Estate Distillery's Solera Aged Bourbon and accented with powdered-sugar-dusted blackberries and mint, it exemplifies the bar's vigorously creative approach to serving up delicious and inventive cocktails that are often reliant upon local small-batch craft distilleries.
You can order from a menu of craft beers and wines, or enjoy savory tapas-style morsels of cheese, olives and pickles, mustard, a few crusts of bread or even a hot baked pretzel; but the Stockade is really about the cocktails and conversation. "We try to educate everyone on our staff so everything runs smoothly, and we guide customers to drinks to continue the experience," says Maloney. "Drinking is pretty personal," Vis continues, "and people sometimes feel shy about wanting to try something new. They may like Bud Lite, but don't want to admit it."
Like making a great match, Maloney says that finding the right cocktail may take a little time and effort, but it's worth it. And, Vis adds, "People sometimes don't even know what they want. They'll say, 'How did you know my soul wanted that drink?'"
"We're both very gregarious," she says, "and we love to throw a party. Our parents were also great party-givers. On a side note, it's fun seeing the love connections, too." Maloney adds, "You can see possible romances brewing. A lot of people tell us they had their first date here."
A new menu of fall/winter drinks will be announced soon, and there are always bands on Sunday nights during long holiday weekends. On New Year's Eve, DJ Ali and DJ Sterling will spin funk, soul and other dance music. And be on the lookout for an upcoming series of 'Sunday School' educational gatherings hosted by cocktail experts.
The Stockade Tavern, located at 313 Fair Street in Kingston, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. It stays open until midnight during the week, until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and closing time varies on Sunday evenings. For more information, visit www.stockadetavern.com or, better yet, the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stockade-tavern-206867017627/?fref=ts, or call (845) 514-2649.
Paul and Jenny's festive holiday cocktails
We love an eggnog during the holidays, of course, and we serve a delicious one at the bar every holiday season (we use The Joy of Cooking's 1975 recipe).
The "Golden Rye Flip" is basically an eggnog for one:
1.5 oz. Rittenhouse Rye
.5 Demerara syrup (1:1)
Whole fresh egg
– Place all ingredients in a shaker tin
– Dry shake (no ice) to emulsify egg
– Add ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds
– Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
– Dust with fresh nutmeg
An "Athol Brose" is another great holiday drink:
2 oz. blended Scotch (Johnny Walker Black)
.5 oz. honey syrup (2:1)
whipped heavy cream
– Stir together the Scotch and honey with ice for 30 seconds
– Hand-whip the cream in a squeeze bottle or Mason jar to a pourable consistency
– Pour Scotch and honey into a cocktail glass
– Gently "float" the cream on top
– Garnish with fresh nutmeg
And we also love a bottle of Pineau des Charentes, a French aperitif. It's a fortified wine made with unfermented grape juice to which a Cognac is added, and then aged.
– Paul Maloney & Jenny Vis


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Shodan, HurricaneDitka, and George Zimmerman: Three Racist Peas in a Racist Pod
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You are assuming Martin attacked Zimmerman because of a question?
Isnt in more likely Martin attacked him because Zimmerman had been stalking Martin for some time before the encounter?
I don't see what difference that makes. Zimmerman was following Martin, lost sight of him, Martin was right by his father's house, then Martin doubled back and confronted Zimmerman and attacked him when Zimmerman asked Martin what he was doing. (According to the evidence of where the fight took place, where Martin's father's house was, and Dee Dee's testimony of what Martin said.) The question was the triggering event, but it's really beside the point - it is illegal to attack someone on the street even if they were following you.
Why was Zimmerman pursuing him? To arrest him? At least it was to harm him in some way.
There's no evidence of this, and some evidence that it is not the case. If Zimmerman wanted to harm Martin, why did Zimmerman not have his gun in his hand when he confronted Martin? If Zimmerman wanted to arrest Martin, why did he call the cops and arrange to meet with him? That's what was happening when Martin confronted and attacked Zimmerman - Zimmerman was looking for a house number or street sign to give his exact location to the police so they could meet up.
Compare what the two were doing before Martin beat him up. Martin was being pursued by someone with intent to harm him. Zimmerman was pursuing Martin with intent to harm him in some way.
Again, there is no evidence of this. If Zimmerman wanted to harm Martin, why did Zimmerman immediately call the police?
If Zimmerman has been pursuing someone who was committing break-ins, he would have been stalking him legitimately. He wasnt stalking Martin legitimately.
If by "stalking illegitimately" you mean that Zimmerman was doing something illegal, that is not correct.
The fact that humans can be wrong is why police are trained to not approach the situation the way Zimmerman did.
Zimmerman isn't a police officer.
Zimmerman spotted what he thought was someone acting suspiciously. He then called the police, or more accurately, the police non-emergency number, and gave a description. The police NEN operator tells Zimmerman not to follow Martin. Zimmerman loses sight of Martin, then eventually gets out of his truck to look for a street name or house number, and then Martin confronts and attacks him on his way back to his truck.
It is both legal and legitimate to defend yourself from someone wishing to do you harm. This we can agree with. Zimmerman meant to either arrest or kill Martin when he pursued him. Therefore he had intent to harm Martin.
Again, there is no evidence that this is so, and some evidence that it is not.
Martin was justified in attacking Zimmerman. If someone is stalking you with intent to harm you, when do you believe it is justified to defend yourself? When they pull out the gun?
You are justified in defending yourself when you are attacked. Zimmerman did not attack Martin, and there is no evidence that Zimmerman intended to attack Martin.
You are assuming facts not in evidence.
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* From 8-9 p.m. ET, a special Thursday edition of "The Voice " (3.0/9 in 18-49, 9.1 million viewers overall) is currently delivering NBC's highest 18-49 rating in the time period with non-sports programming in nearly three years (since December 17, 2009), pending updates. In total viewers, it's currently NBC's biggest audience in the time slot with in-season non-sports programming since April 2, 2009, pending updates. From its first half-hour to its second, "The Voice" grew by 18 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 3.3 from a 2.8) and 12 percent or 1.0 million persons in total viewers (9.6 million vs. 8.6 million).
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Six Spot Burnet
Wingspan 30-38 mm. The only British Burnet with six red spots on forewing (red patch at base is divided by a vein and counts as two spots).
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Occupying meadows, woodland clearings and sea-cliffs.
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Life History
The larvae feed mainly on Bird's-foot Trefoil.
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