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Everose gold
To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches, Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 ct pink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everose gold. Introduced in 2005, 18 ct Everose is used on all Rolex models in pink gold.
Diamond Paved Dial
Gem-setters, like sculptors, finely carve the precious metal to hand-shape the seat in which each gemstone will be perfectly lodged. With the art and craft of a jeweller, the stone is placed and meticulously aligned with the others, then firmly secured in its gold or platinum setting. Besides the intrinsic quality of the stones, several other criteria contribute to the beauty of Rolex gem-setting: the precise alignment of the height of the gems, their orientation and position, the regularity, strength and proportions of the setting as well as the intricate finishing of the metalwork.
A sparkling symphony to enhance the watch and enchant the wearer.
Pearlmaster bracelet
The design, development and production of Rolex bracelets and clasps, as well as the stringent tests they face, involve advanced high technology. And, as with all the components of the watch, aesthetic controls by the human eye guarantee impeccable beauty. Both sensual and sophisticated, this solid gold bracelet with rounded five-piece links was created in 1992 for the launch of the Pearlmaster model. The Pearlmaster bracelet is always fitted with a concealed Crownclasp.
3235 Movement
The new Pearlmaster 39 is equipped with a new generation movement, calibre 3235, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex for a superlative level of performance. Certified as a Swiss chronometer by COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), it is tested a second time by Rolex after being cased to ensure that in everyday use it satisfies Rolex's criteria for precision, which are twice as exacting as those for an officially certified chronometer. This control of the final precision of the assembled watch is carried out using a methodology and high-technology equipment specially developed by Rolex.
The Cyclops Lens
The Cyclops lens enhances the date aperture, magnifying the date display for easy reading. It is one of the most distinctive Rolex features, and one of the most recognisable.
- Model case
Model caseOyster, 39 mm, Everose gold and diamonds
Oyster architectureMonobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Diameter39 mm
Material18 ct Everose gold
BezelSet with diamonds
Winding crownScrew-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CrystalScratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water-resistanceWaterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
- Movement
MovementPerpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Calibre3235, Manufacture Rolex
Precision-2/+2 sec/day, after casing
FunctionsCentre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OscillatorParamagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
WindingBidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserveApproximately 70 hours
- Bracelet
BraceletDiamond-set Pearlmaster, rounded five-piece links
Bracelet material18 ct Everose gold
ClaspConcealed folding Crownclasp
- Dial
Dial18 ct gold paved with 713 diamonds
Gem-settingDiamond-paved dial
- Certification
- Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
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Binary is a pass/fail, yes/no, all or nothing assessment format, like participation or self-reflections. This means when grading, you either give full marks (i.e. 100%) or no marks (i.e. 0%).
Step 1:
In order to create a Binary assessment select the + icon in the right-hand corner of Markboard.
Step 2:
Here you will be able to set-up your Binary Assessment.
- A: Make sure to name your Assessment to keep track of which assessment is which. Note: This is the only field that must be filled out to save an assessment.
- B: You may notice Out of will not show up in a binary assessment, unlike other assessments, as it is only pass or fail.
- C: Set the due date. The default due date is always the day you're inputting assessments.
- D: What category does this assessment fall in? Selected category will appear with weighting percentage and coloured, according to the set colour in settings.
- E: Set it as a summative or formative assessment (the default is summative). Formative will have no impact on a student's calculated grade.
When you're done these steps, click Create Assessment and it will take you straight to the evaluation page.
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For Binary Assessments you still have access to features such as comments, attachments and marking assessments as unsubmitted or late. For a refresher on these options take a look at How do I grade an Assessment?


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Mount Nittany Kids
Mount Nittany Kids is a website designed for young patients of Mount Nittany Health. The site introduces healthcare to kids through the eyes of a colorful cast of characters taking a trip to the doctors office where they learn what to expect and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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We all know that Engineering is a prestigious and worthy profession to adopt, as there is very less chance for an Engineer to be unemployed because this field has great deal more opportunities than any other. A number of universities / institutions are teaching different fields of engineering throughout the country. Some of the best Pakistani Engineering colleges / universities are listed below:
1. Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad
It is located in Islamabad and is on top with eight different departments. It has two faculties, Engineering and Applied Sciences.
2. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
This prestigious university comes second in the list and it is also in Islamabad. It is a multi-campus institution with lot of departments. It also has its campuses in Risalpur and Karachi.
3. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology (GIKI)
It is Pakistan's third highest rated engineering institute. It is located in KPK province. It offers a number of courses related to science and technology.
4. University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
It is located on Grand Trunk (G.T) Road Lahore. It has four campuses now in various cities like Faisalabad and Kala Shah Kaku.
5. University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila
It is located 5 km away from Taxila city. Its total number of students are almost 2000, and is considered among best engineering universities of Pakistan.
6. Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad
It was established in 2002 by National Space Agency of Pakistan. This institute is a centre of excellence and offers programs which are approved by HEC and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
7. Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro
It offers a variety of engineering programs. Due to its history and traditional approach, it is considered as one of the best educational institutes of Sindh.
8. KPK University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar
It is located in Peshawar and was established in 1990. It has a wide campus with experienced staff, and offering variety of degree programs.
9. NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
It is one of the oldest institutions of Pakistan. It is offering 25 different engineering programs.
10. Air University, Islamabad
Its main campus is located in Islamabad. It is federally chartered university and is among the most well-known universities of Pakistan.
There are many other quality engineering institutions in Pakistan as well but above mentioned are considered best among all.


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The problem: Your socks keep complaining. They're exhausted. Overworked. Underappreciated. They give you an ultimatum: treat us with respect, or we're outta here.
The solution: The KonMari method.
Title: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Author: Marie Kondō
Translated by: Cathy Hirano
Rating: 8
Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo's clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list).
With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house "spark joy" (and which don't), this book featuring Tokyo's newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire. (From Goodreads)
What I Liked:
Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a hoarder. That's the first step, right?
Well the second step is probably reading this book and implementing it fully in my life.
I have a seriously hard time throwing things away. I have notes I passed in grade six stuffed in a box somewhere downstairs. I have every button-in-a-bag from every shirt and sweater I've ever bought (even the ones for clothing I no longer own). And I have enough knick knacks floating around my bedroom to fill a large-sized Dollar Store.
My single biggest take away from this book is the permission it gave me to throw things away.
According to Kondō we should take every single item we own into our hands (not all at once) and ask ourselves if it "sparks joy."
If it doesn't, out it goes!
Kondō says that the minute something comes into our possession it has fulfilled its purpose.
If it is a gift, its purpose was to show someone's love for us.
If it is a sweater we thought was gorgeous but never wear, its purpose was to give us excitement when we bought it.
If it is a book that has sat on our shelf unread for years, its purpose was to satisfy a hope or need that we had at the time.
If it no longer brings you joy, if you no longer wear it, use it, read it, or need it, out it goes!
So slowly but surely we're emptying out our home of all the things we've accumulated that no longer serve a purpose.
I know a lot of people didn't like her anthropomorphizing of people's stuff and houses, but I thought it was lovely. My poor socks do work hard all day! They deserve a rest! Showing respect for your objects and your home can only be a good thing.
*Disclaimer 1: Okay there's no way I'm getting rid of my books.
*Disclaimer 2: Ain't no way I'm folding my socks. I asked them, they don't mind.
What I Didn't Like:
It was pretty repetitive.
She kept referencing things she did when she was growing up, like throwing away her family member's stuff without telling them, and organizing the jeepers out of everything. She was probably the worst sibling ever.
She always said "throw it away" as her first suggestion, and then occasionally would say, "Oh yeah, or donate or sell it." Always donate things! Also sometimes you have to keep things you don't love because you can't afford to buy new ones.
She has now written a companion book illustrating how to fold and organize things!
Presto! Your house is now clean!
(Buy this lovely guide here and help support Quillable!)
Be honest. What's your sock drawer look like?


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Oh! For Koh Lipe!
Financial statements are simply methods to communicate certain financial conditions. However, their appearance at board meetings has been known to trigger beads of cold sweat, elevated blood pressure, temporary lapses of consciousness, and the occasional yearning for a tropical beach, far, far away. The fundamental accuracy of these statements may be spot on. However, it is possible that what's presented …Read More


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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a procedure in which a special chemical is injected into the blood stream. The chemical is absorbed by all the cells but does not stay in normal cells long. It remains in cancer cells quite a while and a laser aimed at the cancer activates the chemical to kill the cancer cells.
At this time, PDT is approved for relief of symptoms (such as breathing problems or bleeding) in non-small cell lung cancer and can also treat small tumors.


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Hors d'oeuvres
Charcuterie Board
Spanish Inspired
|Cabernet & Juniper Berry Wild Boar Fresh Sausage
|23 Month Trevelez Jamon
|Manchego Cheese
|Paiarrop Date & Walnut Cake
|Paiarrop Fig & Almond Cake
|Dumet Olives
Variety is the key. Lay out a mix of 3 or more cured meats, add a pâté. for a different texture and 2 or 3 cheeses. Add small bowls of hot mustards, pickles, olives, sweet or savory spreads, grapes, dried fruits or nuts. Serve with an array of crusty breads, breadsticks and crackers.


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By Bella Blissett
We first spotted it back in London. A slick here at Nicole Farhi. A smoosh there at Roksanda Ilincic. A little light reflecting pop at Jonathan Saunders. We are of course talking about glossy eyes.
But now it seems that gloss has packed its bags, snuck onto the Eurostar and come prepared to set eyes a-glimmer everywhere in Paris. So we donned our beauty binoculars and stalked this shine-creator to give you the rundown on our favourite glossy lid looks.
We dont know how it got passed the strict bouncers but gloss first popped up at the Grand Palais for Issey Miyake. MAC Lip Glass teamed up with PRO Pigment in Platinum to give these girls a just-walked-out-of the-water sheen.
To an abandoned sports arena in the 12e arondissement did gloss then go to settle upon the lids of Haider Ackermanns graceful beauties inspired by birds of paradise.
Clearly wanting to cash in on the city's creative vibe, gloss then got itself into Les Beaux-Arts de Paris to sneak up on Veronique Leroys naughty schoolgirls. It may have been the 20 or so coats of mascara that made this eye a real statement but it was the subtle lick of gloss across the lid that gave it an extra light-bouncing glow.
Not content with a spot of Paris sightseeing, today gloss made a beeline for lEcole de Medecine and the Giambattista Valli show. There, nestled in the palm of Val Garland, MACs fleshy-toned Summer Sweetheart gloss from the SS13 Archie comics collection was destined to make its way onto both lips and luminous lids that had a merest hint of pink.
Gloss consider yourself tailed.


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No project is too large or too small for PARC Specialty Contractors to handle. PARC Specialty Contractors has all the equipment and man power to get any project done. By building strong relationships with demolition contractors PARC Specialty Contractors is capable of both building and equipment demolition. With our qualified team we can handle a complete deconstruction project which involves arranging a site survey, environmental preparation, demolition, hauling, and disposal of debris. Recycling of building debris is employed to lower cost and environmental impact.
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Just a quick post today to tell you about one of my current favourite products - LOreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer (bit of a mouthful!). I never used to really wear primers that often, but I picked this up as an impulse buy when I was in Boots a few months ago (I think it was on offer, as it's currently £14.29 on the Boots website and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have paid that much on a random impulse).
It's got a sort of foamy/spongy texture to it, and feels quite similar to a silicon based primer product from Nivea (I think) that I used to use years ago. It makes my skin feel unbelievably soft and smooth (I can't stop touching my face!), also since I've started using it I feel like my foundation has less slippage during the day.
So yeah, I've become a primer convert! In fact, I had a bit of a Boots online shopping spree yesterday lunchtime and basically spent all of my birthday money on make up (oops) - they have a Benefit offer on at the moment where you get a free "that gal" brightening primer when you buy 2 products, so I'll try that one out later on in the week when my stuff arrives and will see how it compares to LOreal.


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Create a beautiful and unique display for your business with the custom engraved business sign from Whitetail Woodcrafters. This rustic wood sign is handcrafted in our shop from solid alder and the edges are flame burned for the perfect finishing touch. This sign can accommodate your business's logo and 2 additional lines of text. There is a heavy duty metal hanger on the back for easy installation.
It is easy to customize your business sign. First, select whether you would like your sign oriented horizontally or vertically. You may enter any text you would like engraved in the box above, and then choose your favorite font. You can also choose whether you would like your sign finished to hang outdoors or indoors. Use the link above to upload your business's logo. After we receive your order, we will email you a copy of the design for your approval. When we receive your approval, we will engrave your sign and ship it to you.
Dimensions of the custom business sign with engraved logo are 16.5" x 28" x 0.75".


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The Robinson Masterpiece
It is a great joy for Fr Gerry to bless this image of Divine Mercy and to see it hanging in St. Patrick's Church, Milltown in memory of the Robinson brothers.
Its arrival here is the result of considerable negotiation with Holy Trinity Abbey and I am grateful to Fr. William Fitzgerald for the decision to let it come back to the parish where it was made in 1991.
Marquetry is the art of assembling rare and exotic wood veneers to form a picture or make a decorative pattern. Approximately 1800 individual pieces of various wood veneers have been used to construct the picture and no colouring of any kind has been used to obtain the desired effect.
Twelve different contrasting wood veneers were used in the composition of the picture; some native woods and some form the tropical rain forests. Wood from Ashgove and Erne Hill House, Belturbet were used. The trees were more than 150 years old. The surrounding frame is Iroka, a substitute teak from the African rain forest.
Can I make a gentle suggestion that we all get into the habit of looking at this remarkable icon every time we enter the Church and simply say:-
'Jesus I Trust in You'.
Cemetery Sunday
Drumlane on Sunday 24 July 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Staghall on Sunday 04 September 2011 at 12:00 p.m.
Confirmation St. Mary's Church, Staghall
Sunday 8 May 2011
First Holy Communion
St. Patrick's Church, Milltown on Sunday 15 May at 10:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Church, Staghall on Sunday 22 May at 11:30 a.m.
Barbara Stewart and Thomas Small are collecting memories of the Robinson Brothers. It is a splendid and well deserved tribute to an exceptional family. Barbara and Thomas respectfully ask that you contact them with your individual stores, anecdotes, special memories etc. before they are lost and gone forever.
Please contact either of them; Barbara - 087 929 2609, Thomas 087 690 4338 and they will be glad to discuss the project with you. Success depends on your kind contributions.
Many thanks
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2012 Encountering Vulnerability
See videos of speakers from the 2012 conference HERE
Sarah Borden Sharkey: "Human Strength and Weakness: Edith Stein's Life at the Hand of the Lord"
Vicki Thorn: "The Biology of the Theology of the Body"
Fr. Wilson Miscamble, C.S.C.: "Love Conquers Fear - Or Does It Really? Fear, Vulnerability and the Christian Life"
Elizabeth R. Kirk: "An Exchange of Gifts: Embracing Vulnerability & Celebrating Adoption"
Gary Anderson: "Marriage and the Book of Ruth"
Sr. Ann Astell: "Sheltering and Vulnerable-the Carmel of Edith Stein's Experience"
Caroline Murphy Lashutka: Give Us This Day, Our Daily Bread: Real Healing and Hope in the Struggle with Eating Disorders
Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P.: "'I Will Boast in My Weakness': St. Paul and the Discovery of Christian Glory"
Kelly Hanson: "Hyper-Vulnerabilty and Hypo-Vulnerability: Disordered Female Orientations, Empathetic Friendship, and Jane Austen's Heroines"
Erika Bachiochi: "Women, Sexual Asymmetry and Catholic Teaching: How the Church Beats Secular Feminists at their Own Game"
David O'Connor: "Socrates in Gethsemane: Philosophy and the Vulnerable Man"
Kathryn Lopez: "The New Sexual Revolution"
Amelia Ruggaber: "Girard, GaGa, and Gandhi: Redefining Sexual Violence and Transforming Vulnerablity"
Jon Van Epp: "Using the Relationship Attachment Model to Build Secure Relationships"
Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ: "Consumed by Mercy: Mary Magdalene and the Christian Witness"
Anamaria Scaperlanda-Ruiz: "How to Have 'Safe' Sex"
Emily Matich: "Women and Public Policy"
Ashley Crouch: "Beauty and Vulnerability"


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Monthly Archives: November 2013
The ETSU's Women's Studies blog would like to spotlight the exceptional writing of students currently in Women's Studies classes by reposting selected posts. The following is a guest post by Casey Kendall.
Simone Weil Davis's essay "Designer Vaginas" spoke about a popular insecurity most women have: is my vulva abnormal? In this essay, Davis discusses how media and porn tend to make women insecure about their vulvas. She mentions how porn stars are expected to alter their body to fit the "standard" desirable vulva image; inner labia tucked into outer labia, a perfectly neat and tidy image. Magazines are filled with articles that claim knowledge on how you can make your vagina and vulva perfect, as if there was something not perfect about it to begin with.
*This gets personal*
After I had hit puberty, I encountered this insecurity. I had a rash, and went to mom to see if I needed to go to the doctor. Instead of focusing on the rash, my mom was more concerned about how large my inner labia were. She took me to the doctor, who explained that every woman is different, and that mine were normal. Despite what the doctor said, I felt like something was wrong with me. Soon I began sneaking to look at porn to see if mine really were normal. Thankfully, I found a site that didn't have the cut perfect figures, and was reassured that there really was nothing wrong with how I was formed. It still bothered me, but not as much.
That changed, however, when I found a steady boyfriend with whom I wanted to have sex. I was terrified that if he saw how my vulva looked he wouldn't want me anymore. Eventually, my fears caved to desire, and I soon found out he didn't find anything wrong with me. My insecurity had been for nothing. And when I talked to my girlfriends about what happened and my fears, they shared the same ones. It turns out most of them had larger labia than they thought they should. Once they had had sex they discovered the same thing I did; their guys didn't give their large inner labia a second glance, they were just grateful they got to see it.
I found this article on the internet, and though I have never encountered a guy who openly admitted to this state of mind, I understand why the girl was so traumatized by what he said.
Something needs to change. No girl should feel this kind of shame about themselves. Parents should educate their girls on their body parts, instead of leaving them to figure it out by themselves. They need to let their daughters know that vulva [and all body parts for that matter] come in all shapes and sizes, and that they are beautiful however they are. Yeah, it may be an awkward conversation to start, but it needs to happen. Girls need that reassurance. Porn industries should allow more variety in their workers. Whether we like it or not, pornography has a large influence on youth. Plenty of guys and girls use it to interpret how they are supposed to look and act in a sexual situation. The porn industry needs to admit they play a large role in this and many other insecurities women and men have. They also need to try and change to stop these insecurities from occurring. It won't lower their income to allow more variety in their employees.
No girl should be insecure about their vulva. It should not be encouraged by society and pushed by media. We are all beautiful just the way we are.


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Triage education – live and online
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- Multipurpose, and waterproof its compartmentalization is just ideal for storing about anything and everything in a methodical manner.
- Can store laptops of size up to 17 inches.
- Available in 5 different colors
- Zipper lock at the bottom to hide but secure your extremely valuable items.
- Space at the backside to fit it along with suitcases.


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What makes wine great is the interaction of the roots and the soil. The complexity, the character, the suppleness of the wine is reflected in that complex relationship.
Quoted in Daily Wine News, April 19, 2010, and attributed to one of the fifth-generation winemakers at Perrin & Fils, owners of Chateau de Beaucastel in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, southern Rhone, France
Dr. Alfred Cass discusses the value of the SIS at major viticulture conference.
Cabernet in the cloud: the ancient art of winemaking gets a high-tech boost.
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I don't know how to tell you this, so I guess I'll just put it out there.
I was chewed up and spit out this last Friday. Pretty badly. There wasn't too much of a learning experience to be had from it, unfortunately. I'll cover the tournament, but it won't be like usual times. Instead, I'd like to focus on something else. Continue reading Budget Brewing: Friday Night Fun Part 4 of 5, How to Win and How to Lose


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The iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch 2 will be unveiled on September 7.
The rumors turned out to be true. Apple is indeed unveiling the new iPhone 7 on September 7. Today, Apple has sent out invites to the media for an event on September 7 at 10am PDT.
The Apple media event will take place in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Apple is live streaming the event again. The page for the video stream is already live on apple.com.
Apple fans always try to read into the design of the Apple invite. The colored light spots are likely a hint at the new dual lens camera.
Despite the event being on the 7th, the new iPhone might not be called iPhone 7. Sticky rumors say it could be called iPhone 6 SE. The iPhone 7 aka iPhone 6SE will feature besides the new A10 CPU, up to 256GB storage, improved cameras and an improved iPhone 6 design. The home button is likely going to be touch sensitive. Much has leaked about the iPhone 7 and not much is left for surprise, besides which models will be getting the dual lens camera and what can it actually do.
Apple is also expected to unveil the new Apple Watch 2 with GPS and Altimeter at the September 7 event.


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How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts
Explore this Article Using a Jar Using a Clay Tray Eating and Storing Alfalfa Article Summary Questions & Answers Related Articles References
There are 5 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Alfalfa sprouts grow quickly, sprouting in just three to five days. You can grow them in a glass jar or a small tray, and you only need 1 tablespoon of seeds to get 1 1/2 cups of sprouts. These nutritious sprouts are high in antioxidants and are a great addition to salads and sandwiches.
Using a Jar
1Purchase alfalfa seeds. You can find them at health food stores, feed stores, or on-line seed suppliers. Organic seeds are also available. Seeds come in packages as small as 8 to 16 oz. and sacks as large as 1 pound. If you're planning on eating a lot of alfalfa, it's cheaper to buy the seeds in bulk.
2Measure out 1 tablespoon of seeds. One tablespoon will yield 1 1/2 cups of alfalfa, enough to fill a jar and provide for a meal or two. Store the extra seeds in the original bag or in a sealable plastic container.
3Wash and sort the seeds. Take the seeds you want to grow and place them in a fine-mesh sieve or on a piece of cheesecloth and rinse them thoroughly. Pick out any seeds that are broken or discolored.
- Washing all your seeds at once will cause some to sprout before you are ready to use them. Only wash the seeds you plan to immediately sprout.
4Put the alfalfa seeds in a clear glass quart jar. Flat-sided jars work best because you can lay them on their sides to allow better circulation.
5Cover the seeds with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of cold water. Make sure the seeds are completely covered.
6Cover the mouth of the jar with cheesecloth or clean pantyhose. This will keep the seeds in the jar when you drain the contents. Secure the covering with a rubber band.
7Soak the alfalfa seeds for at least 12 hours. Keep the jar in a dry, warm place while you soak the seeds. The seeds don't need direct sunlight to sprout.
8Drain the water. Leave the cheesecloth or pantyhose in place and turn the jar upside down over the sink. The water will drain out, while the seeds remain inside the jar.
9Rinse and drain the seeds again. Make sure all the water drains from the jar, so that the seeds don't rot.
10Place the jar on its side in a dark location. Good choices are a closet or pantry that provides a warm, comfortable temperature. Make sure the seeds are spread out across the base of the jar.[1]
11Remove the jar every eight to 12 hours to rinse the alfalfa seeds. Rinse the seeds with lukewarm water, thoroughly draining the seeds each time. Do this for three to four days, or until the seeds sprout to a length of 1 1⁄2 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.1 cm).
12Move the sprouts into the sunlight. Spread the sprouts in a thin layer on a platter or dish and put them in a sunny window for about 15 minutes. This will activate important enzymes that make the sprouts so healthy. Wait for the them to turn green. When the sprouts turn green, they are ready to eat. Store them in the refrigerator, which also slows their growth, for up to a week.
Using a Clay Tray
1Measure out the seeds you want to use. Measure out 1 tablespoon of seeds, which will yield 1 1/2 cups of alfalfa. Store the unused seeds in a resealable plastic container or in their original bag.
2Rinse and sort the seeds. Place them in a fine-mesh strainer or a piece of cheesecloth and rinse them thoroughly. Sort through the seeds and remove any damaged or discolored seeds.
3Soak the seeds. Place the seeds in a glass jar. Cover the seeds with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of cold water. Cover the jar with a piece of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Place the seeds in a dark room and soak them for at least 12 hours.
4Drain the seeds. Pour the water through the cheesecloth, which will trap the seeds inside the jar and keep them from spilling down the sink.
5Spread the seed over the base of a clay tray. The type of tray that comes with a red terra cotta growing pot is perfect for this purpose. Spoon the seeds inside the tray and spread them out so that the evenly coat the tray.
6Set the tray in a pan of water. Choose a pan that's bigger than the tray, and set the tray inside the pan. Fill the pan with water so that it rises about halfway up the sides of the tray. Don't add so much water that it spills into the tray.
- Place the tray and pan in a dark room to allow the seeds to sprout.
- This method works because the clay tray will absorb water from the pan - just enough to moisten the seeds enough to help them grow. With this method, no rinsing is required.
7Refill the pan periodically for four to five days. Check on it every and fill it when the water evaporates. The clay tray will continue absorbing water and keeping the seeds moist, helping them to sprout.
8Move the tray into the sun when the sprouts are 1⁄2 to 2 inches (1.3 to 5.1 cm) long. Put it in a sunny window for about 15 minutes. They're ready to eat when they're bright green.[2]
Eating and Storing Alfalfa
1Hull the alfalfa. The hulls are edible, but many people like to remove them for aesthetic reasons. To remove the hulls, place the sprouts in a bowl of water and irritate the sprout mass with your hands. The hulls will easily separate from the sprouts and rise to the surface of the water. Pour out the water with the hulls and save the sprouts.[3]
2Use the alfalfa. Alfalfa sprouts are a wonderful addition to any type of salad. They taste best when they're fresh from their last rinse. Simply chop or separate the sprouts and add them to your favorite salad recipe.
- Sprouts are also great as a filling for sandwiches.
- Sprouts are tasty inside a pita wrap.
- Try adding nutrition to your standard burrito by wrapping some sprouts in with the beans and rice.
3Store the alfalfa. Let the alfalfa completely dry after the last rinse - if you store it wet it will rot. Place the dry alfalfa inside a plastic storage bag and keep it refrigerated.[4]
Community Q&A
QuestionWhat is the best way to wash and get rid of any seeds that stick to the sprouts?Andrew Carberry, MPHAndrew Carberry has been working with school gardens and farm to school programs since 2008. He is now a Program Associate at Winrock International, where he works on the Community Based Food Systems Team.
Food Systems ExpertFood Systems ExpertExpert AnswerUse the technique in method 3 for removing hulls and the seeds should come off.
QuestionWill the jar method work with radish sprouts also?Mary NevilleCommunity AnswerYes. You can do a number of types of sprouts. We do alfalfa and mung beans, but anything that is an edible sprout will work. I love pea sprouts, but I haven't tried growing them yet.
- You can also buy a commercial sprouter so you can grow more than one batch of alfalfa sprouts at one time.
- When rinsing the seeds, be sure to drain them thoroughly. Seeds just need to be damp, not soaked with water.
Things You'll Need
- Alfalfa seeds
- Clear glass quart jar with flat sides
- Cheesecloth or clean pantyhose
- Tablespoon
- Water
- Closet, pantry, or cupboard
- Area that gets sunlight
Article SummaryX
To grow alfalfa sprouts, rinse 1 tablespoon of alfalfa seeds and put them in a glass jar. Next, cover the seeds with 2 inches of cold water, cover the mouth of the jar with cheesecloth, and soak the seeds for 12 hours in a dry, warm place. Then, turn the jar upside down over the sink to drain the water through the cheesecloth. Finally, place the jar on its side in a dark location, like a closet or pantry, removing the jar every 8-12 hours to rinse the seeds with lukewarm water. After 3-4 days, move the sprouts into the sunlight! For tips on growing alfalfa sprouts in a clay tray, read on!
Article Info
Categories: Growing Vegetables
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In San Luis Obispo, Cinco de Mayo is not the only holiday you're likely to find party-goers decked out in bikinis, sombreros, and fake mustaches. Every year on the last day of March- although this year the holiday was observed on the first day of April so as not to coincide with Easter- thousands of Cal Poly and Cuesta students hit the local beaches to celebrate Cesar Chavez day.
As both a college and agrarian community, the Central Coast turns out big crowds for the holiday honoring the life and work of Cesar Chavez. This annual celebration of civil rights, community, (and cocktails) has been observed in California as an official state holiday since 1995, and was made a national holiday in 2008. Chavez was a Mexican-American civil-rights activist and farm laborer who co-founded the National Farm Worker's Association.
Whether you're celebrating shore-side, mountain-side, or even couch side, let's all have a toast to Cesar.


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New Music: 'Vár a Holnap' by Kati Wolf.Posted: November 16, 2011 Filed under: Hungary | Tags: Eurovision 2011, Kati Wolf, The X Factor, Vár a Holnap, What About My Dreams? Leave a comment
This year, Hungary was the firm fan favourite at the Eurovision Song Contest. Represented by the song What About My Dreams? sung by the irrepressible Kati Wolf, the country managed to break it's bad run of results by qualifying for the Grand Final. Though it failed to set the scoreboard alight on the big night, Kati emerged from the Contest as a national heroine and the darling of the nation. She has now released a brand new album and the lead single Vár a Holnap is making waves. Translated as 'tomorrow is waiting for you', it continues in the same vein as What About My Dreams? with it's retro-eighties production touches and catchy chorus. Combined with Kati's powerhouse voice, Vár a Holnap is a stunner of a song. Check out the dramatic music video below:
It's been a big week for Kati, as she's also performed the song on Hungary's X Factor. You can watch the show-stopping performance here.


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Ever wonder where your water comes from when you turn on the tap or where it goes after you flush it? Join the SAWS as we take a journey through the community water cycle to find out. It's all about pipes, pumps, and water on this trip through the water system!
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NRL chief executive Dave Smith isn't surprised the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation has dragged on for more than a year.
More than 12 months after Smith and the heads of six other codes attended the news conference in Canberra branded "the darkest day in Australian sport", no player has been suspended and the investigation into the use of banned substances continues.
Smith said he knew at the time that any outcome was a long way off and the NRL had acted carefully as a result. "I am not surprised, given the complexity and the amount of work involved," Smith said. "I can remember as part of that process, as difficult as it was, that the allegations were incredibly serious and really complicated. It felt that it was just at the start, rather than halfway through it, so I felt that it would take a while for the investigators to investigate and for the facts to become clear. That is exactly why I have managed it the way I have because it wasn't clear and it is becoming clearer as we have managed to establish the facts."
Former Canberra back Sandor Earl is so far the only player in any code to receive an infraction notice after admitting to using the banned peptide CJC-1295 to treat a shoulder injury in 2011. Earl is facing a ban of up to four years for use and trafficking of a prohibited substance, but is seeking a 75 per cent reduction for providing "substantial assistance" to the investigation. However, he remains in limbo and NRL chief operating officer Jim Doyle said he didn't know when Earl would learn his fate.
"At the moment, Sandor and his legal team are obviously still working with ASADA in regards to the level of substantial assistance," Doyle said. "It is out of our hands until they have concluded all their discussions and then, obviously, we will take that forward."
Smith said the NRL was still awaiting a submission from Parramatta trainer Trent Elkin to support his appeal against a minimum two-year ban announced before Christmas over his role in the supplements program at Cronulla in 2011.
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MANILA, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Philippine President Benigno Aquino has defended his low initial estimate of deaths from Typhoon Haiyan after the storm passed through the central Philippines.
Aquino said the estimate of 2,000 to 2,500 deaths he gave CNN last week was based on early reports from the storm-ravaged area, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported Tuesday.
The official death toll now stands at 5,209, not including 1,755 unidentified bodies recovered last week in Tacloban City, where the super-typhoon made landfall. The official body count there reached 1,932 Monday.
"The actual figure now is really way beyond the initial estimate I gave," the president said.
More bodies are being recovered as workers clear communities devastated by the Nov. 8 cyclone, known in the Philippines as Yolanda.
The government will no longer give estimates, Aquino said. "We want to give figures [that cannot be doubted], because we don't want to increase the people's anxiety, especially those with missing relatives."
He acknowledged the criticism of the low death toll provided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
The body count was low, Aquino said, because "you have to make sure that there is the certification or a coroner's report before it is made official."


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Maine vacation: Days 5 - 8
Day 5: Acadia National Park
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
I started my day with coffee by the ocean and capturing the sunrise. I'm shocked that I had the beach to myself but took full advantage of the alone time by meditating and taking lots of photos. Later that morning, Scott and I had coconut french toast on the patio and enjoyed the bright, warm sun to get us energized for our road trip and hiking adventure.
We drove north on US Hwy 1 and stopped after 40 minutes so we could take a look at The Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory. We didn't go inside the observatory because we wanted to spend as much time as possible in Acadia.
We arrived at Acadia National Park and after paying for our pass, we headed to Jordan Pond House. Lisa Telander Lukis suggested the restaurant for our lunch and the view of The Bubbles. As soon as we were sat at our table, the wind picked up and so it wasn't as relaxing as I had imagined but it definitely was beautiful.
After hiking up the North Ridge Trail to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, we hiked down the South Ridge Trail. The hike took most of the afternoon and we barely made it to Thunder Hole before the sun started setting.
We went to the town of Bar Harbor so we could have dinner before driving back to Lincolnville. It was dark and we were tired and hungry so we just picked the first place that didn't have a wait - Bar Harbor Beerworks. I think I was too tired to really care about anything at that point on the trip. I rallied for ice cream at Mt. Desert Ice Cream though!
Day 6: Local brews
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The early bird gets the worm and boy do mornings like this one make me appreciate my ability to get up early (or inability to sleep). The sunrise was spectacular and once again I had the entire beach to myself.
Despite all of my advanced planning for the trip, I still managed to not pack enough underthings. So, we decided to do laundry in Camden and in between loads we checked out the Camden Public Library and Zoot Coffee. The Camden Public Library is incredible. It recently had a major renovation and it is stunning inside and out. If I lived anywhere near Camden, I'd go to the library just for the view of the harbor.
We drove about 45 minutes south Newcastle, ME so we could check out Oxbow Brewing Company. It was a beautiful drive and a charming part of Maine. I wish we would have spent more time driving around the area. Oxbow had great beers and an even better ambiance. There tagline of "loud beer from a quiet place" rings true.
We continued on to Boothbay and had lunch at Mine Oyster Restaurant and Raw Bar. We walked around Boothbay a little bit and then headed to Boothbay Craft Brewery. It turns out we could have had lunch there and I kind of wished we had judging by the smells wafting out of the kitchen.
When we arrived back in Camden, we decided to go to the top of Mount Battie at the Camden Hills State Park. Normally we would have wanted to walk the trails but we had limited time before the park closed.
Before heading back to the Inn at Ocean's Edge, we had dinner at Cappy's Chowder House which kind of seems like a requirement when you're in the area. We had lobster artichoke pizza and lobster tacos. No chowder.
Day 7: Portland light house, beer and art
Friday, September 5, 2014
We returned to Portland on Friday morning and went to the Portland Head Light, the one and only lighthouse we visited in the land of light houses.
After lunch at Elevation Burger, we went on a self-guided brewery/distillery tour. We started at Allagash Brewing Company on the edge of Portland in an industrial park. We split a flight so we could pace ourselves for the afternoon.
Across the street from Allagash are three more breweries, two of which were open for tastings. We went to Foundation Brewing Company followed by Bissell Brothers.
We took a short break from beer so we could try some distilled spirits at Maine Craft Distilling. The bartender poured small samples while giving us the low down about Blueshine, Ration, Fifty Stone, and Chesuncook.
Next door to Maine Craft Distilling is Rising Tide Brewing Company, co-owned by husband and wife team Nathan and Heather Sanborn.
We lucked out and it was First Friday Art Walk in downtown Portland. We walked along Congress Street and went into Maine College of Art (MECA). We watched several street performances - break dancing, Maine Marimba Ensemble, and a kilted juggler to name a few.
We wanted to check out Portland food trucks so we went to Flea Bites at the Portland Flea-for-All. After browsing through three levels of the Flea-For-All, we were spent and it was time to call it a night. By this point I was done traveling and ready for the comforts of home.
Day 8: Homeward bound
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Our flight wasn't until 1:30 PM but we had already filled up our rental car and we were both just ready to be home so we didn't do any sightseeing before heading to the airport. Before we left, we had breakfast in our room thanks to a stop at the Whole Foods the night before. I picked up some local blueberries and boy were they delicious.
We had a long layover in New York (LaGuardia) and their air conditioning was broken during heatwave so it was not pleasant. I was so ready to be home. During our flight from New York to Minneapolis, we saw a beautiful sunset.
We arrived home to find Stewie and he was so excited to see us. He was well cared for by our neighbors which helped us relax while we were away. It was a fantastic vacation and I'm thrilled we had the opportunity to spend a week in beautiful Maine. That said, it was great to be home and my heart still belongs to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Maine vacation: Days 3 & 4
Day 3: Portland and traveling up the coast
Monday, September 1, 2014 (Labor Day)
I woke up early and decided to take a photo walk by myself around the West End neighborhood. One of the magazines I read the previous day, Old Port had an article, "West End: What to do in a day" which inspired me to explore the neighborhood as much as possible before leaving the city for the coast. Deb, one of the innkeepers at West End Inn also provided me with a self-guided walking tour article, "Guide to the Western Promenade" from Portland Landmarks which provides a map with descriptions of the historic homes in the area.
Around 7 AM, I returned to the B&B for coffee and breakfast with Scott. I could get used to starting my days with a walk and quality time with him. We both started with the vegetable juice (I couldn't get over the beautiful color from the beets!) and Scott had the blueberry pancakes with bacon and I had the omelet ingredients made into a one-egg scramble with toast and bacon.
After breakfast, we continued walking around West End neighborhood and made sure to stop by the oldest home in the city, 387 Danforth Street built in 1799 for homeowner, William Vaughn.
To enjoy the beautiful day on foot before getting in the car to drive up the coast, we went on a coffee walk to Tandem Coffee Shop. We chose a walking route that would allow us to walk through historic Deering Oaks Park, designed in 1879. We didn't spend much time in the park but it was beautiful and it seems like it'd be a great place for walking and watching the ducks who have their own home on the pond.
I now know why their website says "If you find yourself in the neighborhood" - it is definitely out of not in an area where you'd be for anything else unless you're a local artist working in a studio (several stopped in for their coffee while we were at the counter). The shop is extremely cute and we had bonus blueberry pie because again, when in Maine!
We continued our walk to Congress Street and stopped at Longfellow Books. I ended up buying "Lucky Us" by Amy Bloom, one of my favorite authors. I also purchased "The Long Walk" by Stephen King because it just seemed like the right thing to do since he was born in Portland, ME and many of his books are set in Maine. I was tempted to buy a few Robert McCloskey books but I knew I'd regret it when it came time to pack (I never leave enough room in our suitcase for souvenirs!)
After our walk, we started our journey north with a planned lunch stop in South Freeport for a fish sandwich at Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster, thanks to the suggestion made by Lisa Telander Lukis (not to be confused with her sister-in-law, Lisa "from the Bus" Lukis, my weekly walking partner and friend of 10+ years).
We thought about having lobster or crab but in the end went with Lisa's suggestion of a fresh fish sandwich and she wasn't lying when she said it is the best (craving right now).
Our next adventure is one of the few things that both Scott and I wish we had skipped. Neither one of us likes shopping or crowds so I'm not sure why we thought going to the L.L. Bean flagship store on Labor Day would be a good idea. At least Scott bought a wallet while we were there and we took a photo of the giant boot.
After our lightning fast stop at L.L. Bean, we continued our journey north on U.S. 1to the Inn at Ocean's Edge in Lincolnville, ME. I knew I wanted to stay here before I booked the airline tickets. I originally learned about the Inn from my friend, Peter's Facebook posts in 2013.
The Inn at Ocean's Edge is stunning and exudes calm and relaxation. After our tour of the Inn, we opted to sit on the plush recliners near the vanishing pool and drink a local beer, Peak Organic Summer Session Ale.
Camden is a charming and quaint coastal village 5 miles south of the Inn at Ocean's Edge. We arrived during the "Golden Hour"; the sun casting a beautiful spotlight on the harbor's many sailboats.
We ate dinner at Fresh which is tucked away in an area called Bay View Landing. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the crisp cool evening. I had the Moroccan spiced lentil burger with cured olives, tomato, tzatziki, and pea shoots,on a grilled pita. Scott had the flat iron steak with sweet potatoes.
Day 4: Foggy day on the coast
We returned to the Inn for a nap - the dreariness was getting to us. We decided to go north for dinner and drove 20 minutes to Belfast, Maine which is located at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River estuary on Penobscot Bay. We walked along the river before deciding on dinner at Three Tides.
Scott and I both agree that we're glad we experienced a foggy day in Maine. It is a type of weather we never experience in Minnesota (not counting occasional foggy mornings or evenings). I found it especially beautiful in Belfast. I don't remember reading much about Belfast when I was researching coastal road trips from Lincolnville but it ended up being one of our favorite places on our vacation. We both loved Three Tides and independent of each other determined it to be our favorite restaurant on the vacation. The photos don't capture the ambiance created by the deck on the harbor, the lamp shades strung above the tables, and the fire glowing below. We had lobster mac and cheese and crab quesadillas with cheesecake for dessert.
Maine vacation: Days 1 & 2
Vacation planning
After seeing photos of a friend's trip to Maine last year, it shot to the top of my vacation destination wish list. Scott and I hadn't been to any of the Northeastern states together and neither of us had ever been to Maine so we figured it would be a fun adventure.
We booked our tickets in April so I had more than four months to indulge in internet research and social media crowdsourcing! I started by contacting everyone I knew who had spent time in the state for their suggestions - thanks Kate, Pete, and Lisa(s)! I also followed a blog, Maine Today and Twitter accounts so that I could electronically "clip" anything of interest. I created a Pinterest board and a Foursquare list (which thanks to an app revamp was rendered useless on my smartphone). Thanks to all of this research, I made a detailed itinerary so we'd have a starting place every day (I hate sitting around asking each other "What should we do?"). I knew we could deviate from the plan and just do what we felt like doing in the moment which we did with regularity.
Day 1: Travel day
Flight itinerary
Our flight from Atlanta to Portland was delayed by 1.5 hours so we arrived later than expected. Thankfully the airport is tiny and picking up our rental car was speedy. It was also a breeze getting to West End Inn, our home away from home for the weekend. The innkeepers, Deb and Scott are extremely organized and helpful. They won my heart by having a refrigerator full of seltzer water, a bowl of York peppermint patties and a giant stack of local magazines at the door. They also prepared a map with restaurants circled including information about late night dining options since they knew we'd be arriving later.
We chose Pai Men Miyake because it is a sister restaurant to one of the restaurants my friend, Kate Fukawa-Connelly recommended and it was just a short walk away from the B&B. Upon arriving at Pai Men Miyake, I was already in love with Portland. We sat at a long picnic table across from a statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and were able to tune in and out of conversations of the locals. The food was fantastic - brussel sprouts and edamame for appetizers and cooked salmon "sushi" (Scott made it a point to tell me that since the salmon was cooked it wasn't really sushi) and beef kimchi ramen.
Day 2: Portland
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Booking Room 2 at the West End Inn ended up being one of the best choices I made for our vacation. The bed and bedding were among the most comfortable I've ever experienced and the Inn had all of the comforts of home and Deb and Scott think of every detail to make it so.
We started the day with an amazing breakfast. With your stay, you get a light continental breakfast at 7:30 AM which consists of homemade organic granola, fresh baked muffins, juices and organic yogurt with hot beverage options of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Between 8 and 9:30 AM Deb provides a menu of the day's breakfast options and Scott makes your breakfast to order. I chose the fruit cup and blueberry pancakes (when in Maine!) with chicken sausage. Scott had the vegetable juice and Belgian waffle with bacon. What a beautiful and delicious start to our day!
We started our day with a coffee walk to Bard Coffee so I could try their nitrogen-infused cold brew. I failed to request no ice and it was served in a plastic cup so I don't think I was able to fully experience the possible benefits of having cold press served from a tap.
We continued our walk to the Eastern Promenade stopping by Eastern Cemetery on the way. Eastern Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the city of Portland.
We walked along the Eastern Promenade until we reached the Back Cove Trail (well it wasn't that seamless since we struggled to follow the Google map directions from one trail to the other). I wanted to walk the Back Cove trail because it would allow us to check out Sundays on the Boulevard in which Baxter Boulevard is closed to car traffic every Sunday May through October and people can enjoy the open street. I thought that it was going to be an event similar to Minneapolis's Open Streets but it was much more laid back and free of programming/vendors. Most people opted to use the established bike/pedestrian trails along the boulevard so I'm not sure the concept is catching on (or at least it wasn't the day we were there). It was hot and there weren't many shaded areas along the trail so to avoid getting overheated, we exited the trail and hung out in Hannaford, a local grocery chain to cool off, rehydrate and eat trail mix. I also checked out the seafood department which is definitely different from our Midwestern seafood department (live lobsters and clams and mussels!).
After Novare Res, we walked around Commercial Street and made our way to Casco Bay Ferry Lines and decided to ferry over to Peaks Island. The only research I'd done is that it was listed as one of the trails on the Portland Trails website so I thought we'd show up and that a hiking trail would be immediately obvious. Nope. Oh well, we just walked along the streets and moved out of the way for the occasional automobile or golf cart.
In hindsight, I wish I had known more about what to do on the island. In the end, we walked around a bit of the southern coast of the island and explored some of the rocky beaches and looked at the cottages - both the quaint, cute little ones and the large mansions.
After walking around for about an hour, it started raining and we realized that if we didn't make a beeline for the ferry we'd have a two hour wait. Since it seemed like there was only one restaurant on the island (and it was packed!), we went back to Portland. I recognized a lot of people from our ferry to the island so I guess we weren't the only ones who made a quick trip.
We returned to the B&B to refresh before dinner. It was still raining so we chose a nearby restaurant, Bonobo Wood Fire Pizza. It was an excellent choice. The combination of it being a stormy night and the many twinkle lights on the exterior and interior of the restaurant made it feel magical. I remember just taking deep breaths and enjoying the here and now focusing on my dining companion, the warmth of the wood fired oven, the smell of the pizza, and the sparkly lights.
We split a house salad (romaine, arugula, spinach, endive with pickled cucumbers and lemony vinaigrette). Choosing a pizza was tough so we did 1/2 Caspian (roasted chicken, smoked tomatoes, garlic & basil) and 1/2 Morocco (spiced lamb sausage, feta and goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and scallions).
It was an excellent first day of vacation. A recap of days 3 & 4 will be posted soon!
March 2018


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Inner Thigh Lift | Outer Thigh Lift | Body lift
Buttocks – Outer Thigh Lift
Dr. Schneider performs 3 different types of Butt-lifts: the brazilian, the Outer Thigh Lift / Buttlift, and the Inferior Buttocks Crease Lift, all of which are are variations of the thigh lift.
The Brazilian Butt Lift is actually a combination procedure where liposuction is performed on some other area – typically the hips above the buttocks, and then the fat is transferred by injection technique into the buttocks. This filling of the buttocks with fat enhances and shapes the entire posterior. Other areas can also have liposuction thus producing a dramatic reshaping of the torso. The procedure takes 1-3 hours to perform depending upon the number of liposuction areas treated. Patients are able to shower within 24 hours and many are able to return to work within 2-3 days.
The Outer Thigh Lift / Butt Lift is performed to actually lift and reshape both the buttocks and the skin of the upper outer thigh. This is also usually performed with the combination of liposuction and in some patients, the liposuctioned fat can be used to augment the buttocks. This outer thigh lift / butt lift procedure involves placing an incision above the buttocks that runs courses under the top of the panty line and runs from hip to hip. Usually a large segment of loose skin is removed with this process and allows Dr. Schneider to lift the buttocks, lift the loose skin of the outer thigh, improve the outer thigh cellulite, and transform the entire shape of the torso. Patient's are able to go home the same day from the 2-3 hour thigh lift procedure and most are able to return to work activities in 7-10 days.
The Inferior Buttocks Crease Lift was initially developed by noted Brazilian surgeon Dr. Pitanguy. It is designed to tighten the bottom part of the buttocks and lift the upper part of the posterior thigh…an area that may have looseness and cellulite. The incision is actually hidden under the buttocks and it is usually a very fine unnoticeable scar. Dr. Schneider has even performed the procedure on body builders who have to show this exposed area in their competitions.
Body Lift
When we combine an abdominoplasty and a thigh-buttocks lift, the result is called a body lift. The abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the front of the torso, liposuction of the flanks, outer thighs and hips is performed, and the buttocks-outer thigh lift removes excess skin and fat from the flanks, hips and posterior torso. This is ideal for someone who has some sagging skin in the abdomen, the outside of her thighs, and in the buttocks.
This procedure dramatically reshapes the torso circumferentially. With the body lift there are no staples or sutures that need to be removed as all sutures are dissolvable and placed in the deep tissue and under the skin. The skin edges are then gently joined with special tapes. The procedure typically takes 3-4 hours to perform in our AAAHC certified surgery center and patients are able to go home the same day. We like our patients up and walking the night of the surgery. Patient's are able to shower within 24-48 hours after the procedure and the tapes on the skin can get wet. These tapes are removed about one week following surgery. Most patients are able to return to modified activities and work in 10-14 days.
Inner Thigh Lift
The inner thigh lift is designed to remove loose and sagging skin on the inside of thighs. Sometimes patients may see Dr. Schneider for consultation of inner thigh lift and really all they need is either a little liposuction or non-surgical Exilis. If this is all that is necessary then the recovery can be minimal or very quick. If an actual inner thigh lift is recommended, then this will lift the skin of the inner thigh and reduce the fullness of fat from the inner thigh down to the knee.
The inner thigh lift is performed with the patient asleep and it involves hiding the incision in the groin crease. From this incision, the loose skin of the region is removed and the remaining skin lifted and tightened. All the suturing is either internal or dissolvable so that no sutures need to be removed. At the same time as the thigh lift is performed, liposuction is used to decrease the volume of the fat from the inner thigh all the way down to and including the knee.
The inner thigh lift can produce a dramatic improvement in the shape and size of the inner thigh. Many patients are amazed that they may see a small gap we call the triangle of light between their thighs. The 1.5 hour thigh lift procedure is performed as an outpatient with most patients being able to return to modified activities with-in 7 – 10 days of the thigh lift.


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Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: September 15
This week Morrissey Goodale reported two deals in the U.S. and two international deals involving companies from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
M&A Transactions
WSP (Montreal, Canada) (ENR #14) acquired Willoughby Engineering (Chicago, IL), a 10-person mechanical, electrical and plumbing firm that specializes in serving the healthcare market. Link to details
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) (Hunt Valley, MD) (ENR #64) acquired Spectra Environmental Group (Latham, NY). Spectra is an integrated company that provides comprehensive environmental, structural, and civil engineering services to clients throughout the northeast. Link to details
Environmental services firm, Mill Creek Environmental (Dawsonville, GA), acquired All-American Home Services (Canton, GA), a leader in mold inspections, radon testing, and stucco and stone inspection in the greater North Georgia area. Link to details
Nevis Environmental (Inverness, UK) has been purchased from Wind Prospect Group Limited (Bristol, UK) by private investor Lee Quinn (Durrington, UK). Nevis provides environmental management and environmental monitoring solutions. Link to details


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Are you caught between a stepson borrowing money and a wife enabling him? These tips are inspired by a reader who lent his stepson money and can't seem to get it back…
"Help! I have a stepson who is 34 years old," says Gerry on Should You Lend Money to Family Members? "Jack grew up without a dad. I'm married to his mom who is the sweetest person. Jack doesn't have a good grasp on handling money. I loaned him $3500 four years ago to get his car engine rebuilt (an import car, I might add). In four years, he has paid me back $500."
The first thing you need to do is set boundaries with your stepson – and try to make your wife see that she's not helping him! Read Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents.
And here are a few tips on stepsons, borrowing money, and getting repaid…
What to Do When Your Stepson Won't Repay the Money He Borrowed
First, the rest of my reader's comment:
"Meanwhile, he has traded for a new car and not paid anything. He is divorced and goes to movies and dinner 3-4 times a week. I think that my wife loaned him $5,000 for attorney fees for a DUI last spring but I haven't quite got the whole story out of her. And now he bought $56.00 dollar courtside tickets for him and his girlfriend to a basketball game. Meantime, I'm busting my butt trying to make the mortgage and driving an old truck with 300,000 miles on it. I want him to pay me back the money and get more responsible, start saving!! HELP!!"
Yes, there is such a thing as a wife and mother being TOO nice – and I think this one is. It's not even a question of being nice; she's enabling him, contributing to his financial irresponsibility. She may feel guilty that Jack grew up without a dad, and is trying to "make it up to him" by giving him money.
In the meantime, she's destroying her marriage.
Don't expect your stepson to repay you
The first thing to remember is when you lend your adult child money, you need to expect NOT to get it back! It's easier to get repaid when you've drawn up a loan agreement with a payment schedule, but most people don't do that.
Draw up a promissory note that states how much your stepson has borrowed
I think you should draw up a promissory note or just a written agreement that states how much money your stepson has borrowed and when he will pay it back. Your wife needs to be honest about how much she's lent him, too. She's lying to you, when her first loyalty should be to you. Not her son.
Get him to sign the promissory note. You don't need to call it a "promissory note" – just call it a reminder to help you all be clear on what was borrowed when.
Decide how far you are willing to go to get your money back
Will you sue your stepson to force him to repay the money he borrowed? Then tell him that. Give him a year (or however long you think is reasonable) to pay it back. There is nothing wrong with taking an adult child to court. It's like calling the police when your child does something illegal; it's painful, but necessary.
If you threaten legal action, make sure you follow through.
Find a way to get through to your wife – she has to stop bailing her son out!
Jack has to start supporting himself financially. You and your wife are not helping him by lending him money. He needs to face a major financial crisis (Selling his imported car? Being evicted? Downsizing?), and he needs to learn how to be financially independent.
The linchpin is your wife, my friend. She needs to stop giving her son money, and stop lying to you about it.
How will you help her see that she's enabling him, that he's not becoming a better, stronger, more financially independent man? Maybe a book like The Enabler: When Helping Harms the Ones You Love. Maybe a workshop for parents of adult children. Maybe a family counseling session. Maybe a serious, sit down conversation that shows her how her behavior is tearing into the fabric of your marriage.
It's not about your stepson…he's just enjoying the ride. It's about you and your wife.
For more tips on how to deal with financially irresponsible family members, read 5 Ways to Encourage Someone to Save Money.
What do you think – what would you do if your stepson refused to pay you the money he borrowed?
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By William Jackson
Interestingly, when God wanted His Tabernacle built, He demanded certain things (Exodus 27:20, 30:14-15) while asking for others (Exodus 25:1-2, 35:5). Some might say that God had to demand certain things or the Tabernacle would not have been built. On the surface, that might appear to be plausible, but it couldn't be true. You see, later God asks for people to give with a "generous heart", and as a result He received so much He had to tell the Israelites to stop (Exodus 36:5-7). Another point to ponder is that we have a God who "laid the earth's foundation" and who "brings forth the constellations in their seasons" (Job 38). God certainly could have come up with the materials to cover the building of this Tabernacle. So what is the answer – why did God need our help and why did He demand certain things while requesting others?
Reading Exodus 35:5, it tells us "'Take from yourselves an offering for the Lord; every generous hearted person…" This was a voluntary request for precious materials. This was different than the time when God ordered the people of Israel to provide olive oil, probably for His menorah (Exodus 27:20), or the half shekel, which was also for the Tabernacle, Exodus 30:12. Yes, sometimes God demands certain things of us. As with children, a parent needs to create a sense of responsibility by assigning tasks. Hopefully when that child matures he or she will freely do the right thing or be righteous. Affirmation of this is Proverbs 21:26 where it says "…the righteous man gives and does not spare." As we are God's offspring, He want us to become like this – righteous.
In building the Tabernacle, the situation was no different than that of raising children. God could have made the money and materials appear if He had chosen it. Yet, He chose to fund His work through the willing gifts of His people. This allows the Israelites and us to contribute and experience a relationship with God. But why demand certain things and ask for the Israelites to give other things only if they felt inclined? To answer this question, we need to remember that all people are God's (Numbers 27:16, Ezekiel 18:4, Zechariah 12:1). This would imply that since we are all at different levels in our maturity, God approaches us at these different levels.
Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg
We can validate this through the work of Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg, a renowned professor who discovered the adult stages of moral development1 that have become a cornerstone in our psychological community. This theory holds that moral reasoning can be broken down into three basic stages. Since all people fall into any of these three stages, God approaches us on these different levels when He develops a relationship in all of us.
Stage 1 (Pre-Conventional), the Lowest
"How can I avoid punishment?" This individual focuses on themselves with regards to the direct consequences of their actions. This is why God, in some cases, makes demands followed by a punishment, i.e. "thou will (or shalt not) …" and then a consequence follows.
An example of this would be Exodus 20:12 where God says, "Honor your father and mother (demand), so that you may live long in the land which Adonai your God is giving you (consequence)."
This is often marks the early stages of one's faith walk when we are battling or reasoning with God's word. Hopefully a person at this level, after getting in the habit of being compliant, will eventually move to the next level. At the very least, if they do not move up, they will have a relationship of obedience.
This is why God might have made demands with regards to providing for the Tabernacle (oil and silver). These demands were made regardless of that person's social standing. At the least, this method gets everyone in the habit of giving and interacting with God's plan.
To this person, authority might be their strongest influence.
Stage 2 (Conventional), Middle – average
"The good boy/girl attitude." Basically, this person is motivated by public opinion, even if it is just within their own group. This is that person who is vocal about their charitable work, status and maybe the kind of person who likes to bring negative attention to those who are not at their supposed level. This person's motive is to heighten their status in the public eye.
When we see people openly battling religion, one or both of these parties often fall into this category. These people use arguments, especially if they are public, to validate their superiority.
In the Tabernacle scenario, these would have been the ones who volunteered their gifts because they were motivated by peer pressure or appreciation.
Note: Many of us might feel that it is wrong to be motivated to give only for the purpose of receiving God's blessings. Nonetheless, God does confirm we will receive blessings for giving: Deuteronomy 15:10, Malachi 3:10, Proverbs 19:17, 22:9.
To this person, their fellow man is their strongest influencer.
Stage 3 (Post-Conventional), the Highest
This individual acts properly because it is right thing to do. They are not trying to avoid punishment or seek public approval.
Many people who gave with a "generous heart" (Exodus 35:5) at the Tabernacle without peer pressure would be considered to be at this stage.
This final stage is that "righteous" stage2 everyone should be striving to attain. If we examine the writings, it appears that this stage is a plateau we should all either be working towards or maintaining.
Psalm 37:21 …. the righteous is generous and gives.
Psalm 112:9 He distributes freely; he gives to the poor; his righteousness stands forever…
Proverbs 21:26 … the righteous gives and does not hold back.
To this person, their relationship with God is their strongest influencer.
Think about it – God could have provided for the Tabernacle alone, but He wanted us to be a part of it. Just as God could eliminate poverty, He instead tells us to provide for the underprivileged (Exodus 23:9, Deuteronomy 10:18, 24:17,Isaiah 1:17, Zechariah 7:10). These actions allow us to stop focusing only on ourselves and care about humanity3. God engages all of us who want to listen regardless of where we are. Some battle with what they should have to give, while others don't think twice and just contribute without question. Then there are those in between who are motivated by the public in what they do. The important thing to heed is that we should not ostracize anyone who may not be at our level. The ones we should be concerned for are those whose hearts are not troubled, who have no desire for a relationship with the Creator, for they are the truly lost.
- Kohlberg, Lawrence (1973). "The Claim to Moral Adequacy of a Highest Stage of Moral Judgment". Journal of Philosophy (The Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 70, No. 18) 70 (18): 630–646.
- William J Jackson, Righteousness – Straight from Tanakh, Center for Tanakh Based Study, January 26, 2016


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California Lawmakers Agree On Medical Marijuana Industry Regulations
But whereas most other states that legalized medical marijuana after California have passed medical marijuana industry regulations, California has not up until this point. It's a big reason that the federal government cites when they conduct raids on medical marijuana businesses in California. It appears that after a lot of debate, and a lot of prior defeats, California lawmakers have finally reached an agreement and will be passing medical marijuana regulations by the end of today. Per the Los Angeles Times:
The proposal would create a new state office that, along with cities, would issue licenses for medical cannabis dispensaries. Marijuana growers also would face regulations enforced by the state. Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) said the compromise drops a proposed excise tax that would have brought in $60 million for policing and environmental protection.
"This package is the end product of countless hours meeting with stakeholders and extensive negotiations with the governor's office," Wood said.
The regulations of the billion-dollar industry will be divided between a couple of bills in the Senate and Assembly.
They will create a new Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation that would oversee a multiagency licensing and regulatory effort, relying on expertise from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of Public Health, according to Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Alameda), an author of one of the bills.
Since the related bills have not been passed yet, and only agreed upon in principal, it's unclear exactly what the final regulations will be. I know that on social media I have seen mixed reactions about the details that have emerged about the regulations so far. What do TWB readers think? Is this a good thing, or a bad thing? Regulations are obviously needed in California, but how much regulation is too much? I'll make sure to post an article after I get off of work that deals with the final provisions (assuming they are passed by 5 p.m. PST), as well as any reactions from activists and organizations that are sent my way.


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The Installation of plugin is fairly simple. Before configuring your feedburner statistics, you should enable your feedburner Awareness API service. You can enable this service under Publicize Tab of your feedburner account.
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Iggy Azalea on Lorde's Nirvana Tribute: "Lorde is Not Kurt Cobain's Peer"
Said Azalea: "I just don't think it's appropriate."
Photo via Instagram
In her recent cover story for Billboard, Iggy Azalea expressed some strong opinions about Lorde's participation in the all-girl Nirvana tribute held during April's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, MTV reports. Lorde sang a stripped-down cover of "All Apologies", which you can view below. Speaking candidly about Lorde standing in for the late Kurt Cobain, Azalea said (via Billboard):
"Nothing against her, but I think when you're doing a tribute to someone that's dead, generally it should be the person's peer," she told Billboard. "Lorde is not Kurt Cobain's peer. No matter if she killed the performance or not, I just don't think it's appropriate."
Lorde has not commented at this time.
Watch Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande's video for "Problem":


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Federal officials announced late Monday a $75 million settlement with South Florida-based hospice provider Vitas, calling it the biggest ever in the industry under the False Claims Act to settle charges the company inflated charges and overbilled taxpayers.
"Today's resolution represents the largest amount ever recovered under the False Claims Act from a provider of hospice services," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Chad A. Readler of the U.S. Justice Department's civil division. "Medicare's hospice benefit provides critical services to some of the most vulnerable Medicare patients, and the Department will continue to ensure that this valuable benefit is used to assist those who need it, and not as an opportunity to line the pockets of those who seek to abuse it."
In 2012, The Palm Beach Post reported for-profit Vitas, based in Miami, billed the government for patient stays in Palm Beach County that averaged 40 percent longer than those of non-profit competitors. The newspaper also showed hospice services were being marketed at assisted-living facilities as a service for people who might not necessarily die — or even get better — though federal law required a diagnosis of six months or less to live.
A year later, the Justice Department filed a 51-page complaint under the False Claims Act alleging Vitas bilked Medicare in South Florida and elsewhere by charging for people who were not terminally ill and sending "crisis care" bills for patients that nurses said were at church, bingo or the beauty parlor.
The settlement with Vitas and parent company Chemed Corp. also resolves three lawsuits filed under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act, which permits private parties to file suit on behalf of the United States for false claims and share in a portion of the government's recovery.
The settled claims represent allegations only, with no determination of liability, officials said.
Attempts to seek comment from Vitas officials were not immediately successful.
Three decades after becoming a Medicare benefit, hospice care had emerged as its fastest-growing cost at more than $15 billion annually by 2014, The Post reported.
Hospice care was designed to provide pain control and other "palliative" care for those diagnosed with terminal illness, with the idea of making them as comfortable and peaceful as possible if they chose not to pursue costly or painful last-ditch attempts to cure a disease. A hospice can refer to a building, though most patients receive care in their homes or in nursing or assisted-living facilities.
At first, nearly all hospice providers were non-profit organizations, but over time, for-profit companies like Vitas assumed a majority share of the market.
In one memo, according to the government, a Vitas vice president interrogated a Texas employee about a decreasing number of patients in "crisis care" — which can cost the government $742 more per day than standard home care.
"Would you give me your thoughts on what caused this drop and what will you be doing to correct in January?" the memo said, according to the complaint. "I will need this analysis by the end of the day today."
Update: Vitas CEO Nick Westfall offered a statement Tuesday:
"After fully cooperating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and defending ourselves vigorously against the allegations, VITAS Healthcare confirms it settled the investigation without any admission of wrongdoing. This civil litigation concerned professional disagreement between physicians in reaching a terminal prognosis as well as physician judgment in determining appropriate levels of care. This settlement is made in compromise of disputed claims covering slightly less than eleven years of care provided to patients from July 24th, 2002, through May 2nd, 2013, and maintains VITAS' disagreement with the DOJ's claims.
"We've elected to settle the civil litigation without any admission of wrongdoing to avoid the cost and uncertainty of protracted litigation. We continue with our commitment, since the inception of the hospice benefit, to provide a comprehensive offering of compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families across the country."
Update 2: In a telephone interview with The Palm Beach Post Tuesday, Chemed CEO Kevin McNamara said the $75 million settlement over a decade of billings should be kept in perspective with more than $1 billion in annual revenues at the nation's largest hospice provider.
The company's focus remains "to do what's best for the patient," he said.
Nationally, Vitas's average length of patient stay is about 83 days, below the national average of 87 days, he said.
He said the Texas memo refers to a decreasing profit margin in crisis or continuous care, as opposed to numbers of patients. In Florida, the difference in costs can be more than $500 a day, he said.