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Only a few weeks into the new year and the flu bug is taking its toll. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) flu activity is active between October and May, peaking sometime between December and February.
That's also the timeframe you operate your furnace more than usual.
In reality, indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outside air. In the heart of the winter, we spend more time indoors. We rarely open up doors or windows to let fresh breezes roll through our homes. Instead, we buckle down and insulate ourselves against the frigid weather. And we recirculate airborne pollutants again and again.
Pollutants can come in the form of pet dander, dust mites, mold, or pollen. Changing your air filter regularly combats the issue by allowing air circulation to pass through clean filters instead of dirty ones. The EPA recommends at a minimum to change out your air filters every three months, whether they look dirty or not.
Changing your air filter isn't enough to keep you healthy in the winter months. Proper and frequent HVAC maintenance keeps your heating and air conditioning systems running smoothly as well. Because your ductwork is hidden behind the walls, you rarely think about the air moving through it. We only focus on staying comfortable no matter what the weather.
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When you really think about it, your HVAC system isn't just about creating a comfortable environment, it's ensuring a healthy environment too. If you're having trouble with your heating or air conditioning system, it's time to connect with an HVAC company that's on your side, that can help you keep your system running as efficiently as possible.
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M3D Line Array Loudspeaker
Features & Benefits
The self-powered M3D features Meyer Sound's state-of-the-art BroadbandQ technology. BroadbandQ marries a new high-frequency manifold system with proprietary, award-winning directional low-frequency technology to precisely control vertical and horizontal coverage between 35 Hz and 18 kHz. The result is truly optimized line array behavior, affording performance that is superior to conventional line array systems.
At high frequencies, Meyer Sound's patented REM ribbon emulation manifold feeds a constant-directivity horn from two Meyer Sound compression drivers. REM controls the drivers' output and introduces it to the horn throat within a 3-inch path length, dramatically minimizing distortion. The M3D horn design produces a coherent wave front that is characteristic of — but much more powerful than — a large ribbon driver. Vertical coverage is restricted to approximately 10 degrees and interaction minimized, yet distortion remains extremely low.
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In relationships we hold on to the belief that friends want to be there for each other, no matter what. Real friends that is. Now I am not a fairytale teller in this, but ask around you and you will hear about the same. People have real friends who will be there for a lifetime and people will have been disappointed in what they thought were their friends. Look at this in your own life. But how to deal with that? Do you judge your friends whenever they are not there with you when you need them? Do you criticize them for it and feel offended? How will your reaction be? Whenever a friend is there to help you out, or whenever you are there to help your friend it is totally fine. But when life takes its own course again and we do not call that often anymore, do our friends feel used? Do they believe they were only good enough to help out?
Has this to do with beliefs we hold on to? Do we judge it and let go of the friendship, or do we think about our own part in this?
This is an interesting question. Everybody will get to know some kind of situation in which he or she will be thinking for the other. In this case for the friend. We will even base our actions on that assumed belief.
'She did not respond my mail, I wonder what happened. Was it something I said? Or is she too busy with others now, to even bother about me? Well, I believe I will keep some distance here, I do not choose to mail again. Now it's her turn.' Or what to think of the next: 'I have been talking and I have been listening for hours, I have called her up each day because she needed that. Because I wanted to be a real good friend. And look now what's happening! She even doesn't call me every day to tell me how things are. She even doesn't bother to inform me once a week. Well, I know enough now. I am the only one who is the giver here and I am not going to spend more energy at her again!'
It is so remarkable that we do give energy here to be THINKING FOR the friend, but do not act authentic in this. We hide. We are ruminating about it. We even discuss it with our partner, our other friends. And decide to feel hurt or offended. But we do not speak out what we feel towards the one we are thinking for. Often we act normal, when we are in contact again. 'But I believe I want to give her or him another chance to make up for this.' Right!'But maybe she or he had a bad mood and will be a real good friend now, you never know!'Right!……We often talk more with others about issues with a friend than talking to a friend directly, this is called hiding. Not telling what you feel is almost always based on a belief of fear.
Friendship is a relation. And relations are very well served by being authentic. Even when that could hurt the friends' feelings, we can always tell them how we feel or think about certain issues. Instead of swallowing it, chewing on it and then spit it out into their faces when we are totally fed up with the situation. Brian calls this "shoulder bagging", commonly used in love relationships as well.
Just think about it and how things could work out for you here. You can be very loving, very friendly and still tell your friend or partner what you feel or think. And it is always up to them how to respond to that. Know that whatever THEY say about that and directly or indirectly about YOU, this is only THEIR opinion and it has NOTHING to do with YOU! It is only a thought or an opinion the friend or the partner holds on to. It is a way of viewing the world. With you in it.
'But I feel hurt when he or she is talking like this!' Why? Why feel hurt when YOU know it is not true at all? Why feel hurt when YOU know you did the best you could? Just talk about it and then decide what you want to do with what your friend or partner said to you. Do you decide to take in their words and to think about it? Or do you decide to take the words in and feel guilty? It is ALWAYS YOUR decision how to feel. The other person NEVER MAKES you feel hurt or guilty. You do.
Yesterday we were visiting friends of mine, Remko and Esther and their three children May, Jip and Thomas. Brian never saw them, I did not see them for almost 3 years, so it was a real joy to meet again! Within 10 minutes, we were talking, hugging with the kids and it was like we only saw each other y 3 minutes ago instead of 3 years. We laughed our asses off, we talked seriously and we were even moved to tears. It was all still there. Without any comment on the absence of contact during a long time, we totally enjoyed each other's company. Brian never met them, he did not feel very good as we left our house, to get into the car. We drove about 2 hours to reach their house, since they are living in Leusden, which is not next door. But, immediately after we were in their house, Brian felt much better. We ate, we drank some diet coke and we were present in a totally authentic way. Even the children who never met Brian and did not really remember who I was, wanted to hug as as they went to bed. And this was a REAL hug, so not a polite or taught hug at all. They WANTED to express their feelings to us as we did to them. And it moved us right into our souls to feel their openness and love.
Remko and Esther are authentic people and fully aware of their own presence. Their love has known ups and downs as well, as with many of other people being in relationships. What was very clear was their strong want and belief that they choose to be partners. Loving partners. When there are much differences between two people it will be a different relationship than when two partners are very much alike and share the same view on life. However, this does NOT mean that the relationship is not working!
The key in this all is authentic communication in a loving way. Without judging and without thinking for the other person. Being patient, being loving and most of all being PRESENT. LISTENING to what the partner wants to tell, without already forming your own sentences can take some practice, but is very worth wile. I used to think that a relationship was a LOT of work. Now, being in a relationship with my love Brian I simply experience that a relationship does not take work at all!
We are communicating in a very open way about ANYTHING. We share the same view on life. We are both writers, we share the same passion in this. Brian is more a screenplay writer and a filmmaker than I am. I am the writer type, I even hold the belief that writing is as breathing for me. I want to do that each day!
As I said, we were at Remko and Esther's place and we talked about almost everything yesterday night. We were able to advice them in options to look at things that were happening in their lives. Which made the evening even more fun! Remko is a very good acupuncturist, with his own practice and many clients. He is funny, high sensitive, can be dominant every now and then and knows that. But most of all he is a guy who is loving, he wants to learn how to live his life in an even better way than he already lives it. Letting go of the ego related issues. I admire him for doing that! Esther is a very intelligent and high sensitive person too, who handles situations with care and who undoubtedly is what I call a GIVER. She wants to be there for the children and quitted her job at the bank she was working for. Being a mum to 3 children, she is very busy. Still she is putting a lot of effort in her relationship with Remko. Esther is a very strong and powerful person with a hugely loving soul. Remko and Esther are in a learning process with each other, life and all they encounter. And this is a real joy to witness. Apparently in real love, there seems to be space. A space in which one can breathe, be oneself and feel totally accepted for who her or she is. Weather this is in a friendship or a relationship. A space in which we do not judge one another. A space in which we can freely speak out our thoughts and feelings. Without fear, in a self created comfort zone. Whenever you recognize certain things in what I just wrote down in this blog, take it in…Whenever you decide to change your belief by what you just read, feel empowered to do that in a totally comfortable way. Feeling guilty is a self chosen feeling. It is adopted by something you belief is true. But whenever you have done everything possible at that time, it is totally fine. Because it was all you could do at that moment. Moments in the past we cannot change, the way we view them can be changed at any time.


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Southampton have completed the signing of winger Gaston Ramirez from Italian side Bologna for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old Uruguay international has signed a four-year contract at St Mary's.
"There is a lot of ambition at this club and we are all delighted that Gaston is going to come and join us," said Saints manager Nigel Adkins.
Ramirez made almost 60 appearances in a two-year spell at Bologna after joining from Uruguayan club Penarol.
He has been capped 10 times by Uruguay.
"A lot of hard work has gone in from the club with a lot of negotiations behind the scenes to get this deal done," added Adkins.
"Great credit to everyone because we have a young, exciting talent joining us who is one of the best around.
"The chairman has gone and backed this deal big-time with the financial outlay, and what we have got is one of the most exciting prospects in world football coming to St Mary's."
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Spanning 1,430 km2 of productive seascape and five islands off the coastline of Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago encompasses terrestrial and marine habitats of unique ecological value
Bazaruto Archipelago is made up of an extraordinary collection of terrestrial and marine habitats of unique ecological value along Mozambique's coastline. In 2017, this critical marine sanctuary became the 13th park and first marine reserve to fall under African Parks' management, in partnership with the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC). Our shared vision is to see this exquisite coastal ecosystem revitalised as one of the Africa's leading and most productive marine protected areas.
A remarkable productive seascape that consists of a chain of five picturesque islands, Bazaruto is an important sanctuary for over 2,000 fish species and iconic marine megafauna including numerous species of whales, sharks, rays, dolphins and turtles. The flagship species, however, is the dugong and Bazaruto remarkably contains the last viable population within the Western Indian Ocean. In addition to the rich biodiversity, the Archipelago includes five islands that support a local population of approximately 5,800 people who are entirely dependent on marine resources for survival. With several well-established high-end lodges, the challenge is to position Bazaruto as a well-managed and sustainably thriving tourist destination as well as a safe and productive marine sanctuary where wildlife and people can both benefit.
Through the delivery of effective management and improved law enforcement to counteract unsustainable fishing and resource-use, and conservation-led economic development, Bazaruto will be secured for the for generations to come.
African Parks' immediate core focus will be on strengthening law enforcement to mitigate the most immediate conservation threats and build support for the park through community engagement. Conservation monitoring, infrastructural development, and skills-based training to provide local employment are also on the agenda, with a vision to enhancing the exquisite park's overall environmentally sustainable tourism product.
In December 2017, African Parks signed a 25-year management agreement with Mozambique's National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) to restore, develop and manage Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, and revitalize it to become one of the leading and most productive marine protected areas in eastern Africa.View Partners
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Georganics Spearmint Natural Mouthwash Tablets 180 Tablets
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- Fluoride-free, SLS free & glycerin-free
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Georganics mouthwash tablets are made from entirely natural, food grade and non-toxic ingredients.
The fluoride, glycerin and SLS free formula helps to restore a healthy pH balance to your mouth, maintain good oral health and freshen your breath.
These organic natural mouthwash tablets are perfect for travelling as they are easy to store & a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional mouthwashes.
Each glass bottle contains 180 tablets- 3 months supply.
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You've probably seen your cat knead—this behavior is characterized by the alternated pressing of the front paws into a soft object. It's common behavior, but what's behind it? Learn more here from a vet in Rochester, NY.
Most of the time, you'll see you cat knead before bedding down for a nap. It's thought that the wild ancestors of our domesticated cats kneaded grass or dirt in the field, softening it up for napping, and have effectively transferred this trait down through the generations of cats that followed.
Nursing Instinct
Kittens often knead their mother's belly during the nursing period; this is believed to stimulate milk production in the mother. Adult cats might associate the positive feelings of kneading during nursing with the actual movement!
Territory Marking
Your cat's paws contain scent glands, and scent is released into an object when kneaded. In this fashion, a cat might be marking her territory when kneading. This could be a favorite napping spot, a corner of the couch, or your leg!
Does your cat require veterinary attention? Would you like further insights into your feline friend's health or behavior? Set up an appointment at your veterinarian Rochester, NY clinic today.


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Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It is estimated to affect almost one in every fifty adults. Glaucoma, in most cases, will cause vision to slowly deteriorate over time, going unnoticed by the patient until irreversible damage has been caused. Because of this, it is extremely important to schedule routine eye exams with Comprehensive EyeCare Center in the greater Columbus, OH, area. Luckily, with modern day technology, it is easy to detect glaucoma before any damage is done, thus making treatment easier and more effective.
Glaucoma is a condition in which fluid builds up in the eye, causing elevated eye pressure to damage the optic nerve. Most patients, but not all, who have glaucoma have elevated eye pressure. If not dealt with in a timely manner, glaucoma results in irreversible damage to vision.
There are many forms of glaucoma, but they all have the same end result: permanent vision loss brought on by optic nerve damage. Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form and generally occurs after age 35. It develops slowly with no symptoms.
Risk factors for glaucoma:
- Family history of glaucoma
- Being over age 60
- Being African-American, making it eight times more likely
- Previous trauma to the eye
- Diseases affecting circulation
- Severe nearsightedness (myopia)
The most common treatment of glaucoma is a medication in the form of eye drops. Some patients cannot be treated with medication and may require surgery. Glaucoma surgery is called a trabeculoplasty. During surgery, one of our Westerville, Ohio surgeons will use a laser to create small holes where the cornea and iris meet so that pressure is relieved in the eye. This surgery generally has rapid recovery time and little discomfort.
Our qualified and experienced ophthalmologists can help diagnose and treat your glaucoma. Catching glaucoma in its early stages is very important, and will help you and our doctors in Westerville, Ohio to better manage it. If you notice any changes in your vision, or if you have elevated eye pressure, please make an appointment with us at Comprehensive EyeCare in Westerville.


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Lotus announces Evora price
Lotus has announced recently the Lotus Evora price, including the range specification for the European Union and Switzerland. The deliveries of the Lotus Evora in the EU will start in May this year and the model will be named the Launch Edition. The first 450 units of the Lotus Evora will feature a 2+2 seating configuration, three packs (Tech, Premium and Sport), Hi-power silver cast alloy wheels and Bi-Xenon Headlamps. The Lotus Evora also comes with an Alpine Imprint Audio System, a reversing camera and electric powerfold mirrors.
The Lotus Evora is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with VVT-I that develops 276 hp and is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Lotus Evora price starts at 61,189 Euros for the 2+0 configuration and at 64,717 Euros for the 2+2 configuration. The Lotus Evora price varies depending on the country.
First deliveries of the eagerly anticipated Lotus Evora will be made to customers in Europe in May 2009 following an extensive and rapid development program, enabling the whole project to be completed in an extraordinary 27 months, almost unprecedented in the motor industry.
The first 450 cars will be built to a high level standard specification which includes the following equipment:
2+2 seating configuration
Tech Pack
Premium Pack
Sport Pack
Hi-power silver cast alloy wheels
Bi-Xenon Headlamps
Alpine Imprint Audio System
Reversing Camera
The Launch Edition includes either Ardent Red or British Racing Green as standard, and all other colors from the Lotus range are available as a cost option.
Following on from these first 450 Lotus Evora Launch Edition sportscars, customers will have the opportunity to spec to a more personal level – but of course they will not be part of the select few who will be among the first to own Britain's latest sportscar and one of the most anticipated cars of the year, complete with a unique Evora commemorative build plate in the cabin.
The Lotus Evora will enter the sportscar market as the only mid-engined 2+2 in production. The new car is a more holistic offering than the Elise, Europa and Exige models that have been so massively popular and iconic. The Lotus Evora is designed for people who desire exotic sportscar characteristics of stunning design, exclusivity, dramatic proportions and performance. However, it offers real-world usability and a unique sense of occasion. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 producing 280 PS and 342 Nm of torque, the new car employs innovative lightweight chassis technology to ensure all-round dynamic performance, in keeping with the great Lotus tradition.
Straight line performance is spectacular, with the zero to 100 km/h sprint taking place in just over 5 seconds with a top speed of over 260 km/h (prototype figures). Economy and emissions figures are class leading with the Official European Combined Cycle fuel economy being just 8.7 liters / 100 km and the emissions being just 205 g / km CO2. The other fuel economy figures are equally impressive with Official European Urban Cycle figures of 12.4 liters / 100 km and 6.5 liters / 100 km for the Official European Extra Urban Cycle.
Inside, the Lotus Evora cocoons occupants with sumptuous leather surfaces juxtaposed with contemporary high-tech features. With driver focused instrumentation the occupants sit in cockpit-esque surroundings. A beautifully appointed dash boasts tactile details such as flush-mounted controls that glow with blue LED haloes and a stylised speedometer and rev counter ensuring that controls are both attractive and accessible. Styled in-house by Lotus Design, the Evora's sophisticated and attention-snaring lines brilliantly disguise its ability to accommodate passengers in the rear of the cabin, giving the car the external characteristics of a small, nimble sportscar belying its real exterior and internal space. As well as being sold in a 2+2 configuration, the car will also be available as a two-seater, the space in the rear being allocated to luggage storage. Other derivatives are also planned for the long term future, including a convertible and a version with automatic transmission.
The first production Lotus Evoras have already started down the assembly line at Lotus' high tech manufacturing facilities in Worcester UK (where the advanced extruded and bonded aluminum chassis is made) and at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel UK. Build volumes are expected to ramp up steadily over the next few months with a target of 34 Lotus Evoras being made each week by July 2009. This manufacturing volume is in addition to the current build volume for Lotus small car platform vehicles (Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven) of 44 per week building to 55-60 per week in the run up to the northern hemisphere summer.
For peace of mind, the Lotus Evora has a 3 year 100,000 km (60,000 miles) whole vehicle warranty with an 8 years chassis perforation warranty for EU markets.


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This was so freaking good! The owner Alex is so welcoming and lovely. The staff are happy to see you. Sharing style food. The cod was perfect! Their signature fried chicken was so light and delicious. We shared 6 dishes and left not feeling so full. It was the perfect amount of food. Kimchi fries. Kimchi. So delish!! I look forward to going back, there is so much more to try!
The decor as well is awesome. You gotta check out the sinks in the bathroom!


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TerraGenome workshop
June 2009 TerraGenome workshop
In conjunction with BAGECO-10 meeting in Uppsala, Sweden (June 15-19, 2009)
TerraGenome Workshop Date: June 14-15, 2009.
Agenda June 14, 2009:
8:00 Welcome (Pascal Simonet)
8:30 – 10:00
Short overviews (15 min. + 5 min. discussion) of on-going soil metagenomics projects (accomplishments, goals and challenges)
⢠Soil metagenomics â Rothamsted, UK (Penny Hirsch)
⢠Metasoil update (Tim Vogel)
⢠Grand challenges âUS perspective (James Tiedje)
⢠Soil metagenomics â Puerto Rico (Terry Hazen)
10:00-10:30 (coffee)
10:30-11.30 (10 min. contributed presentations and 5 min. discussions)
⢠Soil metagenomics – Australia (Pauline Mele)
⢠Soil metagenomics â Japan (Yusuke Unno)
⢠Soil metagenomics – Argentina (Luis Wall)
⢠Soil metagenomics and scale (George Kowalchuk)
11.30-12.00 General discussion and summary (Mark Bailey and Janet Jansson)
12:00-13:00 (lunch)
13:00 â 13.30
Legal aspects (Tom Dedeurwaerdere)
Metadata needs & update (James Tiedje)
Metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics update (15 min. each) Chris Detter, Patrick Chain, Jeroen Raes, Folker Meyer
15:00-15.30 (coffee)
Committee reports (25 min. + 5 min. discussion)
⢠Research committee report (Eric Triplett)
⢠Communications committee report (Tim Vogel)
Small group discussions: From Rothamsted onwards
⢠Utilization of the Rothamsted data for other sites and other Rothamsted soil experiments
⢠Grand Challenges and how to meet them
Large group summary and discussion
(Discussion leaders: Mark Bailey and Janet Jansson)
Agenda June 15, 2009:
Key issues for soil metagenomics (20 min. each + 10 min. discussion) Joe Zhou, Vigdis Torsvik, Christoph Tebbe,
⢠Gradients (pH, nutrients, etc.)
⢠Scale (time and space)
⢠Change and impacts (climate, anthropogenic, etc.)
⢠Biogeography (national and global) â comparison to Global Ocean Survey
⢠Bioexploration
10:00-10:30 (Coffee)
Key issues continued (20 min. each + 10 min. discussion) Laurent Phillipot, Konny Smalla, contributed)
11:30-12:00 Group discussion: Collaboration potential
o Bioinformatics
o Data storage
o Data sharing
o Shared samples
12.30 -13.30 (Lunch)
13.30-15.00 Free discussion period
The workshop will be held in Room L (Sal L in Swedish) in the âUndervisningshusetâ on the Ultuna Campus of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Please see the attached map of the campus that shows the location of the Undervisningshuset.
Travel information from the airport (Arlanda International Airport) can be found on the BAGECO-10 website: http://www-conference.slu.se/bageco/ Additional general information is also on the BAGECO-10 website.
Note that the train from the airport stops in Central Uppsala. It is necessary to take a bus from the train station to the campus where the meeting is located. (see bus information detailed below). Alternatively you can take a taxi directly from your hotel or from the airport to the meeting site.
Registration (including a payment of 600 Swedish crowns (SEK) to pay for the conference room and lunch costs) and hotel booking should also be done through the BAGECO-10 website (see above).
NOTE: The registration deadline is June 6, 2009.


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For the women who want to smoke electronic cigarettes but are constantly on the move, the Vapor Couture Passeport Kit is a must-have item because it has everything they need to be able to satisfy their need to smoke no matter what situation they are in. The Vapor Couture Passeport Kit includes more than just the traditional things you need for an electronic cigarette to work. It also includes many accessories that you will love having if you want to look stylish and elegant even while you smoke and who wouldn't want that?
The Passeport Kit includes:
• 1 Vapor Couture Portable Charging Case
• 2 Vapor Couture Batteries
• 1 Vapor Couture Car Adapter
• 1 Charging Kit
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Stainless Steel Fluted Charm Necklace
• 2 5-Packs of Vapor Couture Flavor Cartridges
So other than just the basic things that you need for an electronic cigarette, you get some nifty accessories that you can use and flaunt whenever you want. With the Passeport Kit you can go an a day-trip or even a long vacation and you don't need to worry about anything other than what flavor you want to smoke. The Passeport Kit includes a pair of batteries so that you never have to wait if you want to smoke as you can just use the other battery when one of them runs out of charging and put the depleted one on charging using the Car Adapter that comes with the kit, or even with the Portable Charging Case if you are on the move somewhere without access to a car.
The Portable Charging Case can hold an extra battery and 2 Flavor Cartridges as well so you don't need to carry anything other than your Portable Charging Case if you want to travel light and are going somewhere for a short time. Other than this you can just put the battery on charging with the Charging Kit if you are in your room. The other accessory that is included with the Passeport Kit is the Stainless Steel Fluted Charm Necklace that is a great looking fashion accessory and it can also hold your e-cigarette in your neck or waist, while it can even be turned into a cool bracelet as well.
The User Manual you get with the kit explains to you how you should use everything so that you don't misuse anything and cause it to malfunction, so all the items in the Passeport Kit can be used easily by anyone without any prior knowledge of operating electronic cigarettes or any of the accessories.
Other than this, the Passeport Kit allows you to look elegant and stylish when you smoke as the batteries and flavor cartridges that you get can be of matching design if you want or they can even contrast as well, depending on what you choose. You can choose from four different designs for the battery, which include Brushed Platinum, White Signature, Rose Gold, and Deep Purple. All of these look great when paired with the same design on the flavor cartridges, in which you get all four of these designs and you can choose a different design for each of the two batteries and each of the two 5-packs of flavor cartridges.
You can also choose between four different nicotine strengths for the flavor cartridges that you put in the electronic cigarette. Depending on whether you are a serious smoker or someone who just likes the flavor, you can choose from the 1.8%, 1.2%, 0.6%, or 0% nicotine strength levels in any of the flavors that you choose. The flavor cartridges also themselves come in six different flavors, which are 'Fresh Mint', 'Arctic Mint', 'Passion Fruit', 'Strawberry Champagne', 'Rodeo Drive', and 'Bombshell'. Each of these flavors has a distinct taste and you can choose two out of these six flavors when you get the Passeport Kit as it include 5-packs of the two flavors that you choose.
The Passeport Kit also costs just $149.95, which is a steal when you consider the amount that you would have to pay if you buy all the items individually, as that would come up to $201.10. So if you want to save over $50 and want a travelling e-cigarette kit, the Passeport Kit is a great choice.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Harry Shipp had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders rolled past the depleted Los Angeles Galaxy 5-0 on Saturday for their club-record sixth straight victory.
Chad Marshall, Cristian Roldan and Raul Ruidiaz also scored, and the Sounders were the beneficiary of an own goal. Seattle (10-9-5) is 7-0-2 in its last nine games.
Los Angeles (10-9-7) was without leading scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic and designated players Giovani dos Santos, Jonathan dos Santos, and Romain Alessandrini. Ibrahimovic indicated earlier in the week that he did not want to play on Seattle's turf and risk re-injuring his knee, so did not make the trip. Giovani dos Santos (leg), Jonathan dos Santos (groin), and Alessandrini (knee) all were out with injuries. Starting defender Michael Ciani (hamstring) also was sidelined.
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Burke, a 26-year-old rookie, has six goals in six starts — all wins. Andre Blake made three saves for his first shutout since June 23.
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This page aims to help you remove Terdot Banking Trojan. Our removal instructions work for every version of Windows.
The viruses known as Trojans are the most infamous ones in the world of cyber threats. Also, they are considered the most common cyber threat you can ever catch on the web. Their possible consequences and distribution methods may vary drastically. That's the main reason why we have created the article below – to inform you about what must be expected from a contamination rendered by a particular Trojan horse virus – Terdot. To help you with the process of dealing with and removing this malware, we have also designed a specialized Removal Guide.
What to constantly keep in mind if your device has been infected by a Trojan:
Trojans make up a considerably large malware category, which consists of plenty of viruses with different functions. What makes them all a family is the way in which they infect, and after that – cause damage to you and your PC. It is typical for all their activities to go unnoticed until it is already too late. Generally speaking, the victim users find out an infection has taken place only following the damaging activities of the virus. This is the main reason why you need to always check your device for malicious infections. New virus versions and subcategories are created on a daily basis and your anti-virus program may not have them all included in its databases. In addition, keep in mind that an efficient anti-malware app is the updated one. The act of applying updates on a regular basis is essential.
The reason why these viruses are known as Trojans:
We have already discussed the normal way of functioning of this type of viruses in the paragraph above. They are likely to infect your device in a subtle way, after which they will simply lurk there silently, waiting for the best moment for them to execute whatever malicious activity they have been designed to implement. The manner in which they act resembles the way in which the wooden horse from the Trojan War tale once accomplished its mission. We all know that the citizens of Troy believed the horse was a present in the name of the coming peace at first. However, the Greek armed forces that were hiding inside it got out and conquered the city of Troy when everyone least expected it.
Terdot Banking Trojan Removal
Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.
Reboot in Safe Mode (use this guide if you don't know how to do it).
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We get asked this a lot, so we are putting it here: Removing parasite manually may take hours and damage your system in the process. We recommend downloading SpyHunter to see if it can detect parasite's files for you. Click to Download Spyhunter's Anti-Malware Scanner.
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Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC at the same time and go to the Processes Tab. Try to determine which processes are dangerous.
Right click on each of them and select Open File Location. Then scan the files with our free online virus scanner:
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After you open their folder, end the processes that are infected, then delete their folders.
Note: If you are sure something is part of the infection – delete it, even if the scanner doesn't flag it. No anti-virus program can detect all infections.
Hold together the Start Key and R. Type appwiz.cpl –> OK.
You are now in the Control Panel. Look for suspicious entries. Uninstall it/them. If you see a screen like this when you click Uninstall, choose NO:
Type msconfig in the search field and hit enter. A window will pop-up:
Startup —> Uncheck entries that have "Unknown" as Manufacturer or otherwise look suspicious.
- Remember this step – if you have reason to believe a bigger threat (like ransomware) is on your PC, check everything here.
Hold the Start Key and R – copy + paste the following and click OK:
notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
A new file will open. If you are hacked, there will be a bunch of other IPs connected to you at the bottom. Look at the image below:
If there are suspicious IPs below "Localhost" – write to us in the comments.
To remove parasite on your own, you may have to meddle with system files and registries. If you were to do this, you need to be extremely careful, because you may damage your system.
If you want to avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter - a professional malware removal tool - to see whether it will find malicious programs on your PC.
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Type Regedit in the windows search field and press Enter.
Once inside, press CTRL and F together and type the virus's Name. Right click and delete any entries you find with a similar name. If they don't show up this way, go manually to these directories and delete/uninstall them:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—–Random Directory. It could be any one of them – ask us if you can't discern which ones are malicious.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—-Windows—CurrentVersion—Run– Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—Internet Explorer—-Main—- Random
If the guide didn't help you, download the anti-virus program we recommended or ask us in the comments for guidance!
What may possibly go wrong as a result of the infection with Terdot?
Probably the most bothering side of catching any Trojan is the uncertainty that comes as a result of the infection. You will never be able to really tell what the purpose of Terdot is until this malware has accomplished whatever it has been programmed to. Here you can read about some of the most common Trojan usages, however, they may not be the only ones:
- Stealing sensitive info is a possibility: This exact possibility is one of the most terrifying ones. Such malicious software such as Terdot may be and oftentimes really is all about getting access to some sensitive private details. Some cyber-scammers might need access to your social media accounts or banking credentials so as to commit a crime on your behalf. Such a scenario might involve the victims becoming unable to prove who they really are. All their personal information, which could be accessible on the web, may be compromised or destroyed.
- The act of spying on you personally or professionally is also possible: This plot is again one of the nasty ones. Some cyber criminals may be willing to target you physically. Therefore, your affected device may end up attacked by a virus like Terdot, and you might end up being spied on constantly every day.
- The distribution of other dangerous versions of malicious software may occur: Typically, Trojans are used for distributing other malicious programs, for instance, Ransomware-like viruses.
Very likely sources of programs such as Terdot:
In the next few sentences we have described some of the numerous sources of Trojans. We aren't able to discuss all of them in just one article. Nonetheless, we will point out the most usual ones:
- Fake advertisements like the pop-ups and banners you might see daily while browsing the web;
- Torrents, shareware, videos and illegal programs, distributed on the Internet, and all the web platforms that may be spreading them;
- Spam emails and all their attachments;
In order to remove the Terdot-inflicted infection, follow the steps in our Removal Guide.
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|At first there are no symptoms but then – you see that there is something wrong – however, it is usually a little late.
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parasite may reinstall itself multiple times if you don't delete its core files. We recommend downloading SpyHunter to scan for malicious programs. This may save you hours and cut down your time to about 15 minutes.
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Not knowing what all you looked into before deciding to go to a SAN environment or the hardware vendors you are using, I can only make these general suggestions.
If your storage environment is strictly for file sharing/storage then a NAS head would give you much better performance than a windows file server even connected to a SAN.
The I/O performance for the server may still be limited to the bus speed and throughput so it may not increase significantly going to SAN.
As far as a development/failover system I would suggest looking into a Serial ATA device (SAN or NAS). Prices for that type of device is much less than the Fibre Channel SCSI disks you would use for production and you are not paying for performance. This device could/should also be used for the d2d backup depending on your configuration.
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Lake Malawi is the most bio-diverse lake in the world, but the country's lake ecosystem is under considerable stress due to population growth, catchment degradation, climate change and unsustainable harvest and poor management practices.
FISH supports fishing communities in the four major lakes. We aim to see individuals, communities and institutions engage in good practices that improve biodiversity conservation, increase resilience to climate change and at the same time adapting and strengthening livelihoods, so that Malawi's freshwater lake ecosystems can be sustained.
The $13.9m five-year project runs until September 2019 and is funded by USAID from the United States Government.
It is implemented by PACT Inc in consortium with Christian Aid and the University of Rhode Island.
By 2019, the project aims to benefit 70,000 households; strengthen 45 institutions at community, local government and national level; and improve the management of 250,000 hectares of natural resources in the lakes and surrounding fishing communities.
Key information
Lakes Malawi, Malombe, Chilwa, Chiuta in four of Malawi's eastern districts- Balaka, Machinga, Mangochi and Zomba
5 years, from September 2014
Programme value
The $13.9m project is funded by USAID from the United States Government
Target population
70,000 households
Implementing partners
Emmanuel International (EI)
Wildlife Society of Malawi (WESM)
Consortium partners
PACT, is providing overall technical support, assisted by Community Initiative for Self-Reliance (CISER) and the Center for Environment Policy and Advocacy (CEPA)
The Coastal Resources Center-University of Rhode Island (CRC-URI) provides scientific support: it is working with WorldFish, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) and University of Malawi (UNIMA) to research best practices.
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Our approach
The FISH programme adopts a holistic approach, tackling multiple challenges to make sustainable changes.
With our partners, we work with local communities to reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity by training and supporting Beach Village Communities (BVCs) to play a key role in the future of their lakes. BVC's monitor illegal fishing, confiscate illegal fishing traps and create protected areas for fish stock.
Malawi has one of the world's highest rates of deforestation. As people fell trees for wood, charcoal and farmland, this increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, exacerbating the rate of climate change.
The decline in Malawi's forests leaves communities exposed to threats such as heavy and erratic rainfall, more frequent flooding and landslides, as well as rising temperatures and dry spells.
We are mobilising communities to preserve the country's remaining trees, start natural resource based enterprises (NRBE), reduce their reliance on wood, and adapt to their changing climate.
Our partners support communities to set up village saving and loans associations, and village natural resources management committees to support habitat restoration and wetlands conservation. We provide training in conservation agriculture and encouraging communities to switch to fuel affordable efficient cookstoves.
Bees provide an alternative income to logging. Our partners are training groups in beekeeping management, giving them the skills and knowledge to set up beekeeping enterprises.
Key achievements
- 145 village savings and loans associations have been formed and are providing essential loans to members in fishing communities to pay for school fees, meet household needs and buy food. In 2018 alone, 42 groups saved more than £16,000, and provided nearly £15,000 in loans.
- 76 groups are trained to construct efficient cook stoves, and more than 1,350 stoves have been built so far.
- 267 people have been trained in beekeeping and 345 beehives hung. A manual in honey production training has also been developed.
- 4352 farmers have adopted conservation farming techniques, including rain-fed and winter cropping.
- 57 Natural Resource Management Committees are trained and more than 110,000 trees planted in nurseries. Nearly 19,000 bamboo trees have been planted along river banks to help protect the lakes and control erosion.
- 419 people have been trained in techniques to restore degraded riverbanks and shorelines. So far, 63.5 hectors of riverbanks and shoreline have been replanted to reduce siltation and protect breeding areas.
- Over 100 BVCs have been trained to register those using the beaches, promote legal fishing and good sanitation on the lake shores. To date, 57 sanctuaries have been established in the lakes, these 'no take zones', help to increase fish stocks.
- Some BVCs now have power to take legal action against illegal fishing. In the last year, nearly 3,000 illegal fishing items were confiscated, and offenders were fined.
- A total of 1,651 farmers are now growing drought resistant crops on just under 300 hectares of land. This includes oranges, sweet potatoes and pigeon peas.
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A single gleaming golden sphere,
Through the azure sky draws near.
Shafts of light like liquid flow,
Through canopy to ground below.
Vaulted halls with walls of pine,
Through leafy ceilings sun doth shine.
A world he'll never see.
The arid air,
Blankets the sand.
The fierce winds howl,
Across the dunes.
An everlasting sea of sand,
Bronzéd waves upon the land.
A world he'll never see.
A glittering plain,
Littered with shards,
Streaked with blue,
Engulfed by cold,
Torn by razor-sharp storms,
That rake this wilderness.
A world he'll never see.
Forests of steel,
Meadows of concrete,
Rivers of filthy brown,
Unbreathable, unbroken clouds.
No living thing,
But the human swarm.
Our proud gift,
A world for tomorrow's child.


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The Principal, Pat Brennan-Barrett, leads a senior team responsible for managing the business areas of the College and developing, delivering and managing the curriculum. The curriculum is delivered through six Schools.
The College provides a service for local employers and we respond to their needs through our Business Centre, based at Booth Lane. We can help businesses to access government funding to provide Apprenticeships. We also offer a broad range of training options funded by other organisations such as the European Social Fund (ESF).
Staff are given every opportunity to develop their skills and we are committed to supporting a professionally-qualified and experienced workforce.


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When I work with good clients, I find that I am especially motivated to get them great results because the relationship is rewarding for me. Conversations with clients result in new ideas, constructive criticism and to-do items that keep the project moving in a forward direction that produces results. I find myself suggesting new things to… Continue reading »
Mortgage Practices Continue to Be Scrutinized by the Courts
The mortgage industry continues to be a subject of heavy scrutiny in both the press and the courts. Some issues, such as the industry's widespread failure to properly prove ownership prior to foreclosure and the marketing of subprime loans, have made national news. Others, such as lenders' failure to pay recording fees when mortgages are… Continue reading »
Reviewing Your Purchase & Sale Agreement
The purchase of a new home is an exciting and stressful time for buyers. The buying of a new home may not only be the most significant and largest purchase most people will make, but it also involves the law of real property, which is unique and presents special problems. The legal issues that arise… Continue reading »
A Gallery is Selling Your Artwork: What to Know to Protect Your Rights
As a practicing artist, I know how exciting it is to find and secure gallery representation. As an attorney, I have represented artists whose consignment agreements with a gallery went sour, and so I am well aware of the possible pitfalls that may arise once this relationship has commenced. In Massachusetts, the artist is protected… Continue reading »
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According to the Small Business Administration, approximately 90% of all businesses are closely held and family owned. However, of those, only 30% succeed into the next generation, and a mere 15% survive into a third generation. Why do 70% of family businesses fail to succeed into the next generation? The primary reason is that family… Continue reading »


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If you've been referred to a specialist asthma centre it's because your GP or local hospital consultant believes you need more focused attention from a team of respiratory experts to get on top of your asthma symptoms, reduce your risk of asthma attacks and improve your quality of life. At a specialist asthma centre you'll benefit from the full range of asthma tests, and be assessed for specialist treatments tailored to your specific type of asthma.
On this page:
- What are specialist asthma care centres?
- Where is my nearest specialist asthma centre?
- What do specialist asthma centres do?
- Will I be offered specialist treatments?
- How much time will I get at the specialist centre?
- What happens next?
- How long will you be under the care of a specialist centre?
- Who gets access to asthma care in a specialist asthma centre?
What are specialist asthma care centres?
Specialist asthma care centres are known as 'tertiary' centres and are described as offering 'tertiary' care.
Most people with asthma manage their asthma well in 'primary' care – with support from their GP or asthma nurse at their local GP surgery.
Those who don't are often referred to a respiratory specialist based in a hospital (secondary care).
A few go on to be referred to specialist asthma care centres for extra support in getting on top of their asthma symptoms (tertiary care).
For a centre to be called a specialist centre it needs to have access to all the specialists and tests needed, and to be led by at least two consultant respiratory physicians with a specific interest in severe asthma.
Where is my nearest specialist asthma centre?
If you're referred to one of the specialist asthma centres around the UK it will be to the one that's easiest for you to get to. But the number of centres in any one area varies across different regions with some regions having several asthma centres, and others only one. Usually a specialist asthma centre has a large catchment area. Each UK country also has a different approach to specialist care – some areas such as Wales do not have a specialist centre for example, it has networks of clinicians that may refer people to services in England.
This is one of the reasons that of the 250,000 people living with severe asthma symptoms in the UK only about 1,000 access this level of specialist care, with most either seeing a consultant in their local hospital, or relying on their local GP.
"Although the asthma clinic is a 150-mile round trip every fortnight it's worth it; after only one year of treatment there, my asthma attacks have gone down to twice a year and when I do get admitted to hospital it is usually for a fortnight max." Nichola Duane, aged 39, diagnosed with severe asthma in her twenties.
What do specialist asthma centres do?
The team of specialist consultants in a specialist centre offer an in-depth assessment of your asthma diagnosis, and a personalised review of treatment options.
Specialist asthma centres aim to:
- confirm your asthma diagnosis and the type of asthma you have
- identify any work-related asthma triggers
- diagnose any other conditions that might be giving you asthma-like symptoms
- diagnose and treat any conditions you have alongside your asthma that could be making your symptoms harder to manage
- treat any conditions linked to your severe asthma, such as sleep apnoea
- help you find ways to make the most of your medicines if you're having trouble sticking to a routine
- help you with any side effects
- look at ways to help you avoid long-term use of high dose oral steroids
- provide access to specialist treatments for people that could benefit from them
- make sure you're doing everything possible to cut your risk of asthma attacks, and reduce the need for hospital stays, including sticking to the medicines you've been prescribed.
"My consultant at the chest and allergy clinic is really supportive. They've changed my treatment plans and I'm finally on the right medication which is making my asthma easier to manage. My consultant also keeps my GP informed. I've recently had problems with my sinuses again which is flaring up my asthma, but my consultants are being really good and I am having appointments regularly to find out what's going on."
Celena Dell, aged 34, diagnosed with severe asthma aged 32.
Will I be offered specialist treatments?
Specialist medicines and treatments for severe asthma such as Xolair and Bronchial Thermoplasty are only prescribed after a full assessment to make sure they are relevant, and that you're most likely to get the benefits from them.
How much time will I get at the specialist centre?
When you're first referred to a specialist asthma centre you may be offered appointments across one or two days.
If you're given a two-day appointment the first day will be all about reviewing your asthma, in detail, right from the start. This might make you feel like you're repeating yourself, but it is an important first step, and will give the specialist consultants useful information about your asthma. You might be offered blood tests to check you're taking your medicines in the right way, and skin prick tests to confirm any allergies.
On the second day you'll be reviewed by a team of respiratory specialists which may include allergists, physiotherapists, and health psychologists. You may be offered more tests, such as a measurement of your airway inflammation.
You can make the most of your appointment by making sure you're fully prepared and are ready to talk about your asthma in detail.
What happens next?
Once your asthma has been fully reviewed across these two days the team at the specialist centre will recommend one of the following:
- you're able to return to your GP for continuing support in managing your asthma
- you're referred to a local consultant for support in continuing to manage difficult symptoms, but you don't have severe asthma
- you remain attached to the centre, with regular reviews, so that you can continue to access the specialist support you need for severe asthma symptoms, for ongoing treatment for other conditions, and for any side effects.
However, only a very small percentage of people access ongoing care at a specialist asthma centre – once your asthma is stable, you're likely to be referred back to your local hospital or GP.
How long will you be under the care of a specialist centre?
If you've been told you need to stay attached to the specialist asthma centre this is usually because you have severe asthma which needs long-term specialist care. If you've had an asthma attack that meant you needed intensive care your specialist consultants might recommend that you benefit from specialist asthma care indefinitely.
There may be a time when your specialist team feels you can manage your asthma well under the care of a consultant in the local hospital, instead of at the specialist asthma centre; or even with support from your GP, particularly if:
- it looks as if your asthma symptoms can be managed by making sure you follow an updated asthma action plan and take your prescribed asthma medicines regularly
- you're able to manage another condition better that was making symptoms worse before
- you've identified specific asthma triggers that you can avoid.
Who gets access to asthma care in a specialist asthma centre?
At the moment very few people access this level of care. There are only a small number of specialist asthma centres spread out across the UK, with large catchment areas. Those who do access it need to meet a set of criteria for example how many times you've had a life-threatening asthma attack and what dose of steroids you're taking and how long you've needed them.
Once the centre receives a referral from your consultant or your GP they will assess it to see that care in a specialist asthma centre is right for you.
Last updated September 2016
Next review due September 2019


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Dear Friends,
in my daily work with people who are seeking a deeper connection to their inner voice and the sources of their divine guidance, I often hear phrases like "I can not meditate! I did try once before! Only sitting without talking and consciously emptying the mind, just does not work for me"!! Please allow me to assure you "that is not true", because that is not the only way how you can be in meditation. To the opposite! Meditation is like every other relationship – about finding what truly fits for you!!
Indeed it is true, that many people because of their personal chaotic lifestyle or the energetic frequencies they express in their numerology – might need it more to develop a curtain level of discipline true their mediation practice, but in general your way of meditation is your choice and should be to your taste and liking. Nothing is gained if you pressure yourself in a 2 hour Zen Sitting-Meditation to experience a feeling for your connection with the universe, if you can generate the same feeling in a joyful 40minute dancing meditation!!!
Also committing to a daily meditation practice, does not automatically mean you have to do the same meditation every day! Mix it up if you are the type of person who needs regular change and diversity, in order not to loos interest in an activity. Just stick to the discipline of doing something on a daily base!
Here are seven simple tips how you can turn random everyday life activities, into effective Meditations for many different occasions:
Yes that might sound funny, especially in a world where people already talk to much and not often enough walk the talk, but there is quite a high percentage of people who need to hear their own voice repeat their situation – in order to gain clarity about the mental and emotional impact their life situation currently has on them. So make it a conscious tool of release and a chance for realization of details about yourself. This is especially effective if you know you are the above mentioned type and you feel stuck in a confused energy field and mindset.
Sit down in front of an empty wall, close your eyes for some minutes, make a good inner connection with yourself. Open your eyes again, stare on a fix spot on the wall and start talking. Just talk, try not to know – nor to control what is coming out of your mouth. You might surprise yourself ! Even that your mean boss is on your conscious mind, you might end up talking about your grandfather, who died two month ago. Just be open to hear the information that your words are providing for you, and to learn from them about your own souls desire and needs.
Walking, especially in nature and in a conscious manner, has a grounding and centering effect. In a time where most people in cities spend more time behind the wheel of their car or in their office chair, than on their own two feet – conscious walking turns into an important power-tool! Look out for a nice route to walk, choose an environment where you feel safe, relaxed and embraced by the nature surrounding you. Make an effort to walk as slow and earthly connected as you possibly can, until your body finds its natural rhythm. Breath deeply into your belly and internally watch your energies slowly drop toward the ground, anchoring your every step on earth as a strong and clear root for your personal soul path. Walk as long as you like, but make it at least 20minutes so the effects of physical fitness, deep breathing and natures unconditional love – can work their magic on you!!3. BREATHING
This is a simple exercise you can easily do after work, even if you are exhausted and stressed. Indeed it will help you release some of your stress and give you a new energy boost. Lay down on your back stretched out, maybe with a cushion under your knees. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds – while you are focusing on the physical area as showed above. Hold your breath for 4 seconds and than exhale for further 4 seconds, trough the mouth. Allow the stress in your muscles to naturally find release and your awareness to sink deeper and deeper into your body. Do that 10 times and you are good to go again!!
This one I highly recommend to gain clarity over the details of your future manifestations. Take time to write down memories of former situations, that you don't ever again want to repeat. Memories of human traits and expressions, you are not comfortable to have in your surrounding. Work situations that turned out harmful for you, and so on.. Be as detailed as possible in your memories and allow yourself, to feel all the emotions and irritations relate to the theme – without letting them overwhelm you. Than put the list away for 3 days. When 3 days have past, pick up your list and look from a rational point of few at your text. Burn the pages in a conscious alchemical act of transformation! Now sit down and write down the same topics in the most beautiful, colorful, joyful way you can possible describe to yourself, what it is your heart ans soul really need and desire.
The probably most beautiful version of moving meditation I am aware of, is the work of Gabrielle Roth on the 5 Rhythm dance. This 5 Rhythms are not simple a nicely flowing meditation, but the blueprint of life for every rhythm and cycle we go thru. It starts with FLOW… everything is normal, balanced and calm… followed by STACCATO.. the masculine force of direction, clarity and drive comes in…. which leads to the feminine power of CHAOS… the catharsis of an internal death – for the sake of a New Beginning ;-)… which moves into CELEBRATION… an energy that invite us to share our new found world… and ends in SILENCE… a moment of inner quirt and contentment, until the cycle is naturally finished – and starts at all over again.6. DRIVING
Have you ever experienced that you are driving in your car and you find yourself relax into an uncomfortable situation, your life had just presented to you and that freaked you out just half an hour ago??? That is because driving a car is a very unconscious act, while done with a high concentration level. Studies show that the movements needed to navigate a car happen so automatically, we do not need a lot of energy for this part. The fact that we have to concentrate on the traffic we are in and other peoples actions, plays into our hands by engaging the mind with direction. That leads to a state of clarity and elevated vibration, which allows us to see the problem from a higher perspective. It is the same principle that people use, when starring in a candle in order to train the eye for the ability to see Auras. Just make sure it is a conscious act of "time for yourself" and your self-love, not an anger ride true the crowded city!!
We all know that spending time in nature and being with the many creatures the Animal Kingdom is providing, feeds the human soul with memories of wholeness and inner divinity. Many have experienced by now, the nurturing and grounding effect that hugging a tree has on us. Watching wild life can remind us about the majestic powers, this wonderful brothers and sisters bring into our ONENESS game. Hiking is an activity especially effective if you combine it with prayers mend to elevate the human mind. Designed for humanity to reach higher realms of inner divinity. Such prayers would be for example the Buddha Gautama Prayer, The Maytreya Invocation and the Prayers to the Ascended Master Lord Lanto. You find them all in the links!! Your connection between the conscious approach, the physical movement, emotional calmness and mental engagement, will turn your prayers much quick into embodiment.
Hope this are valuable tips, that allow you a new approach to meditation!! And I hope you are motivated to gather the courage for a second try, in case you found it to challenging so far! Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place with your effort to center and balance your energies!! Blessings an OM ;-)!
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Cement Techniques And Uses Of Plaster Of Paris In Construction
Plaster of Paris is a building material that consists of a fine, white-colored powder, known as calcium sulfate hemihydrates. The term 'plaster' encompasses plaster of Paris, lime plaster, and cement plaster. It is obtained by heating gypsum or calcium sulfate dehydrate to about 140°C – 180°C. When gypsum is heated to such a temperature, it […] More


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It was a slow start for both the Lions and the Comets.
The Comets however were able to find their rhythm and went on a big run to outscore the Lions 23 to 10 in the 2nd quarter.
The Comets led at halftime 41 to 17.
The 2nd half proved to be the same as the Comets were able to make the Lions struggle offensively.
The Comets outscored the Lions 38 to 19 in the 2nd half.
The Lions fell to the Comets 79 to 36.
- The Lions shot 24 percent from the field (13/53), 18 percent on 3's (2/11) and 100 percent on FT's (8/8).
- The Comets shot 47 percent from the field (33/69), 9 percent on 3's (2/21) and 78 percent on FT's (11/4).
-The Lions had 7 offensive rebounds to the Comets 14.
-The Lions had 23 turnovers to the Comets 11.
-Jaylen Newman led the Lions with 21 points and 9 rebounds.
-Rebecca Olsson added 6 points and 7 rebounds.
-The Lions WBB finished the regular season with a record of 14-11.
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Remember when the hashtag was just that plain old number sign on your keyboard? Or as some would call it, the pound sign? You would press pound for further options on your phone, or even use the enlarged symbol to play a fierce game of tic-tac-toe with a friend?
Well who would have thought that this seemingly insignificant symbol would play such an important role in social media today?
I have to admit that I've never used a hashtag before, but I've always been curious about who does, when and where they use it, and for what purpose?
As it turns out I wasn't alone. Searching showed that there were many who were asking the same questions, wanting to know what a hashtag was, how it was used, why it was called a hashtag, and who or what started it?
At a glance it seems like the phenomenon popped up overnight doesn't it? One minute it didn't exist at all, and the next it was hashtag this and hashtag that. Well the inventor, Chris Messina, would be the first to tell you that it wasn't quite that simple and the idea was initially dismissed by most of the tech community when he first pitched it.
This is his first, now famous tweet, using a hashtag: how do you feel about using # (pound) for groups. As in
#barcamp [msg]?
He felt that the pound sign at the beginning of a relevant word or phrase would be an easy way to bring people together who were discussing the same topic online. He said he chose the # symbol because that character was easy to reach on his 2007 Nokia feature phone. Two days later another friend, Stowe Boyd, suggested the name hashtag for the symbol because it was catchier.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Messina said that Twitter totally rejected the idea. "They told me flat out, 'These things are for nerds. They're never going to catch on.'" Can you imagine?
Well, what did they know? Today the hashtag is being used not only by Twitter, but other social networking sites including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr. It picked up slowly as Messina used the hashtag in his own tweets and encouraged friends to do the same.
The really seismic shift came during the 2007 San Diego fire when people were tracking the fire using a system set up by Twitter. The spaces between the words San Diego and fire made the tracking difficult, so Messina suggested that they use the hashtag with no spaces. "That caused other people to see that behavior and it kind of continued in that form. At that point it became easier to use."
In 2008 conservative groups began to use the symbol to encourage Congress to vote on an energy bill and the jump from the tech crowd to the political one, he said, was a huge one. By 2009, Twitter adopted the idea and that's when it's usage skyrocketed.
You can place hashtags anywhere in your posts on social media, linking similar conversations by different users together. You can then find these related topics by clicking on the hashtag symbol. How helpful is any of this? It depends. To some it seems to be a bit of an annoyance, one journalist even referring to it as an eyesore and incredibly lazy.
Yet others find it quite handy for keeping up with news stories and events as well as a promotional tool for business and services. In recent years the hashtag has been used in some of the most publicized events around the world including the death of Michael Jackson, Hurricane Sandy and the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William.
So how much money did Messina make with his invention? None. He never patented it. He felt that a government-granted monopoly would have inhibited their adoption, which was the opposite of what he wanted. "They are born of the internet and should be owned by no one. The value and satisfaction I derive from seeing my funny little hack used as widely as it is today is valuable enough for me to be relieved that I had the foresight not to try to lock down this stupidly simple but effective idea."
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The Twitter Book– Tim O'Reilly
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PRINCE2® Foundation And Practitioner
This course is available as an open public course , or we can come to you to run the course at your premises. Online learning is also available for individuals and groups.
Officially launched in October 1996, PRINCE2® is the method used for planning and managing projects in the public and private sectors. The method is used for a wide variety and size of projects. PRINCE2® is universally accepted as best practice project management.
Organisations and individuals requiring a controlled approach to managing projects. Suitable for project managers, team managers, project support and assurance staff, and managers from any discipline, and is particularly aimed at people who are responsible for managing projects. The PRINCE2® method is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project, and offers an excellent management foundation for any member of staff.
Who is the course designed for?
The key objectives of this course are:
- Understand the PRINCE2® method at Foundation and Practitioner levels
- Understand the integrated elements of PRINCE2® (principles, processes, themes and tailoring) within a work environment
- Understand the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management
- Help delegates to operate effectively with colleagues and managers when managing projects in a structured project management environment
What are the course objectives?
- The course is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an APM Group approved trainer with practical experience of project management.
- The pre-course material includes highly acclaimed online event preparation and the PRINCE2® Manual. Delegates should spend approximately 10 hours studying this pre-course material in order to be well prepared for the course.
What is the course approach?
Our flexible approach to the management of the course means that delegates can attend the whole 5 day Practitioner event, or attend the 3 day Foundation event only and return at a later date to complete the Practitioner Exam if they so wish.
What content does the course cover?
Structured Approach to Managing Projects
Setting the scene for a structured approach to managing all projects; project success criteria; the model of the PRINCE2® method including the integrated elements of principles, processes, themes and tailoring.
The Process-based Approach
PRINCE2 focuses on key processes needed for successful project management which must be present, but may be 'tailored' to reflect the complexity, scope and risks faced by the project. PRINCE2® Process Model will be used to help delegates understand and appreciate what should be done to manage each project, why it should be done and when in the project lifecycle.
Business Case
What is a Business Case; Outcomes, outputs, benefits and dis-benefits; Developing, verifying and maintaining the Business Case; Confirming the benefits and the Benefits Review Plan.
Project Management Team Structure and the Project Board, Project Assurance, Project Manager, Team Manager, Change Authority and Project Support roles & responsibilities. Stakeholder management; Communication Management Strategy.
Levels and content of Plans; Exception Plans; Product-based approach to planning - Project Product Description, Product Breakdown Structure, Product Description, Product Flow Diagram; the PRINCE2® planning steps.
Management and technical stages; Tolerance and raising exceptions; Project Board and Project Manager controls for reviewing and reporting progress; Baselines for control; Capturing and reporting lessons; Event-driven and time-driven controls.
Issue and change control procedure; Configuration management procedure; Configuration Management Strategy; Baseline; Handling changes; Tracking and protecting products; Change Authority; Change budget.
Quality Defined, The Quality audit trial; Acceptance criteria; Quality criteria, Quality Management Strategy; Quality assurance; Quality planning; Quality control and quality review technique.
Risk and Risk management; Risk Management in a project context; Risk Management Strategy; Risk management procedure; Risk budget.
Practical Work
A specially written scenario runs throughout the course. A comprehensive set of tasks help provide a practical application of the method. There are a number of scenario-based objective test style questions to help delegates understand how the method is applied to a project scenario and prepare for the Practitioner exam. Delegates attending this course should expect at least 1-hour of practical evening work each day.
What exams are taken on the course?
Foundation: 1 hour, closed book exam consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions.
Practitioner: 2½ hours, open book (PRINCE2® manual only) consisting of 8 scenario-based objective test questions.
Also available on this event is: Practitioner Re-Registration: open book (PRINCE2® manual only) consisting of 3 scenario-based objective test questions.
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L-tyrosine is a chemical building block called an amino acid. Amino acids form the molecular foundation of proteins, a class of molecules upon which all life depends. Amino acids, however, also have their own individual and unique functions. L-tyrosine, specifically, supports the production of neurotransmitters, hormones and the pigment known as melanin.
A pigment is a type of material that absorbs certain wavelengths of light and reflects others. The reflected wavelength is the one that you end up seeing. Pigments are pervasive in the photosynthetic processes of plants and certain industrial applications, but they are also important for producing color in animals. Melanin is the specific pigment that is responsible for the color of hair, skin and the iris of the eye. One of its primary functions is to protect the skin from sun damage and dissipate most of the UV radiation as heat. Because exposure to sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D, however, high levels of melanin can be a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency.
Melanin Production
Special cells known as melanocytes produce melanin in the outer layer of the skin. The concentration of melanocytes generally remains constant between individuals and ethnic groups, but the frequency of gene expression determines the amount of melanin instead. The greater expression of the gene creates an increase in the synthesis of melanin. Melanocytes are responsible for moles, freckles, suntans and, if they turn cancerous, melanoma.
L-tyrosine is a precursor of melanin. This means that certain biochemical pathways convert L-tyrosine into melanin through the use of numerous "intermediate molecules" that are systematically modified into the end product. Genetic abnormalities and not dietary deficiency, however, are to blame for the insufficient production of melanin in the skin.
Dietary Sources
L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid. This means that your body produces L-tyrosine and, subsequently, melanin from another amino acid known as phenylalanine. Tyrosine can still be found in a number of foods such as red meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, soy products, peanuts, almonds, avocados, bananas, lima beans and seeds. Though your body will always make all the tyrosine it needs independent of its consumption, you will still need to obtain phenylalanine from your diet, which you can find in most of the same foods. In the rare instance of a tyrosine deficiency, it is also available as a dietary supplement in capsule or tablet form. You should always talk to your doctor, however, before taking any additional supplements.


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