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Welcome to the Migraine Diet Forum
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Welcome to the Migraine Diet Forum
By Annie
Have you tried an elimination diet?
By Amrita Bhowmick, MPH Keymaster
What is an elimination diet?
By Annie
First of all, I am a firm believer in the elimination diet. I am currently in the process of going through my second elimination diet to try to identify foods that trigger my Migraines.
My first elimination diet was very successful and although it is still relatively early during my second elimination diet, I believe it is already paying off. I have developed additional food triggers that passed my first elimination diet, but will trigger me now.
One thing to keep in mind is that not everyone will have food triggers, but what better way to determine if you have them than to go through an elimination diet? The other thing to note which is important is that it can take up to forty-eight hours after being exposed to a food trigger that you get the Migraine.
There are a few ways to identify food triggers. One is basically by discovery. Every time you eat a particular food, you notice you get a Migraine. Some people will notice a food trigger when they review their Migraine diary and will see that every time they have a specific food, they will get a Migraine. You can eliminate that food and then introduce it back to see what your reaction is after.
Another way to do an elimination diet is to basically eliminate a whole class of food at a time. You would not eat anything in that class for a certain amount of time and then introduce one item from that class once every week.
The way I did my elimination diets was to cut out all foods except to keep a basic diet for a certain amount of time and then start introducing one new food once per week. When eliminating foods, this also includes anything you drink or consume.
No matter which way you approach the elimination diet, you should keep a migraine diary and/or journal. This may also help you identify other triggers or patterns.
By WildZan
aspartame is the only food trigger I have identified. Most of my triggers are more environmental.
By lwats80
I am only about a week into my elimination diet but have already noticed an improvement. Wednesdays are normally a migraine day but luckily so far today I am migraine free and don't feel one coming on (touch wood). Unfortunately I suspect chocolate is a trigger 🙁
By lwats80
Further to my earlier post, I would also like to add that I've been keeping a diary of everything I eat and drink. This has inadvertently had a dramatic effort on my eating habits. Since starting the diary I have become so much more aware of what I eat and when I eat. I was actually shocked at how little I was eating and how often I tended to skip breakfast and even lunch. It's amazing how just skipping one meal or eating lunch late can trigger off a migraine. Now I am very strict with myself and make sure I get 3 square meals a day no matter how busy I am!
By Annie
It's great when we can identify what our food triggers are! This way when we avoid those triggers, we can avoid some unneeded Migraines.
It's so nice after going on the elimination diet when you start feeling better. Sometimes you may not get a reduction in the number of Migraines right away, but just feeling better is a motivation to keep doing what you're doing and eating three square meals a day is very important too.
Good luck with your diet!
By Farmer
After reading this, I may just have to try an elimination diet. I have an idea what some triggers are (alcohol, nitrates found in lunch meat, MSG) but I'm sure there are more culprits, some of which I don't want to admit to. Please, oh please let it not be chocolate! Diet Coke would break my heart too. A girl has gotta have some fun after all =) What have been some surprises for you all?
By Teri Robert
If anyone needs information and tools for an elimination diet, you can find information and a free downloadable workbook at http://www.helpforheadaches.com/articles/migraine_food_triggers.htm.
Trigger identification and management is so important that I think everyone should try the elimination diet to see if they have food triggers. After all, if we find we have triggers we can avoid, that can mean fewer Migraines.
By BinxsMum
For anyone who's triggered by aspartamine, don't take the medicine Cambia. It's got 25mg of it in it. It's an NSAID designed specifically for migraines, so WHY they put that in there, I have no idea since so many with migraines can't have it.
For me, I'm atypical in all ways with my migraines – meds, triggers, foods, etc. Chocolate, caffeine and alcohol all help my migraines or at least help my meds work better on the pain.
The food trigger that gives me the most grief is MSG. This is really difficult to eliminate because it is very sneaky and hides. Labeling will not necessarily read as MSG, but may read Autolyzed Yeast Extract, spices, flavoring, or even natural flavor among other potential listings. Because it is such trouble for me I try now to eat very "clean". This means if great grandma wouldn't know what to do with it, I try not to eat it. That said, I sometimes try to go eat out – did it just last night – and often suffer terribly as a result. Note to self: Mongolian stir fry is a b-a-a-a-a-d trigger 🙁 *sniffs* That's what I get for trying to treat myself…
By Kym
Teri, this link is no longer valid: http://www.helpforheadaches.com/articles/migraine_food_triggers.htm.
Any idea where I can find something similar? I have chronic migraines and I'm not sure if I have food triggers or not (I dont have any that I know about — as you know, with chronic migraine, it can be really tough to determine the trigger).
Thanks in advance
By Teri Robert
Sorry, Kym. Let me try again – http://www.helpforheadaches.com/articles/Migraine-Food-Triggers.htm
By alig0118
Has anyone tried the Feingold Diet? My phenol levels are very high and can contribute to migraines.
alig0118 – This is one I haven't tried myself yet, however I have heard of some limited success with some patients. Since optimizing our health overall is so important, it would make sense that this might be really helpful to you.
I hope you keep in touch and let us know how it goes so others can learn from your experience. Thank you so much for sharing about it!
By Jeannine
I saw a reduction in mine after I stopped drinking my beloved iced tea due to gastritis. Doc said no citrus and less caffeine. Boo hoo.
Then I noticed less migraines. I used sweet and low in my tea 2-3 a day. What a lovely side effect! My gastritis got better and migraines reduced.
Jeannine – Woohoo! I'm so glad you had some success! (I love a good success story)
Tea also has tannins that can be a potent Migraine trigger, so it might actually be a combination of things that triggered your attacks.
I always encourage readers to really get super good at reading and understanding labels. Nearly everything in our diet today is full of triggers. Did you know that even flour isn't just wheat? Powdered sugar has corn in it?
By Sharon M
Ellen, what else is in flour besides wheat? Is this in all brands? I use King Arthur flour, and would like to think that it is unadulterated.
Barley flour is often added to make wheat flour lighter and airier, making a crisper crust. Dough conditioners can be a real Migraine trigger, and they're in many flour types and brands.
It looks like there is probably a bunch of ingredients in the flour you are using, however I have no real way of knowing for sure. Here is a link to their ingredient page: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/ingredients It lists many possible ingredients. Always best to check labels. All labels, all the time 😉
By Tim Banish
I did the elimination diet years ago and it does help. My doctor gave me a list of foods to avoid, as in "don't eat this or that anymore" The first few weeks were tough because of missing many of my fav foods. After the third week you begin adding one or two of the foods back. If you have a migraine -don't eat that again. It does take dedication and good list keeping but again it does help. I do sneak some of my "no-no" foods occasionally, and pay for it.
Food triggers for me are: pork, almonds, anything with MSG added, chocolate (bummer, my biggest weakness behind brownies), aged and smoked cheese, and most flavored chips/snack mixes. Anything seasoned or spiced from fast food places will trigger a migraine too, so if I eat there I tend to order the same items I know are fine.
By Becky
I have a migraine diet a neurologist gave me years ago but don't know how to post it. I scanned it and saved it to my computer. Tim, you may think it is pork but if you are going by hot dogs it is the mixed dogs, they have more preservatives. All beef hotdogs and all beef bologna are great. Mixed ones give me a headache right away. As for tea, we drink decaffeinated. My doc told me last year that doesn't mean no caffeine but way less. She to be no caffeine it has to say Caffeine Free. That is how I drink my Mt. Dew, I love the taste and they don't sell Caffeine Free in Virginia so I have to get it from North Carolina. Pepperoni is anothe trigger but I have found out that Pizza Hut uses all natural pepperoni and it doesn't bother me. One of my worst headaches that I can remember years ago was I got a sausage biscuit from Hardees. Within 30 minutes they were calling my parents to come get me. I can eat fresh sausage but not that stuff that comes frozen and made into patties. I know I have gone on and on but just wanted to share. If anyone has an idea how I can post the diet let me know.
By Anne
I cut out dairy, gluten, soy, corn, peanuts, eggs, sugar and artificial sweeteners and noticed a lessening in severity. I knew that dairy was a trigger, so hadn't had it for years, but didn't realize that other inflammatory foods could make the migraine feel worse. It hasn't stopped my migraines, but has helped the pain…and, I lost 10 pounds 🙂
By Nancy Harris Bonk Moderator
Hi annequinharkin,
Thanks so much for sharing with us – I am so happy to hear you have seen a reduction in your migraine severity and weight loss!!
I've been gluten free for a while and have lost a bit of weight and it does seem to help with migraine all over head pain…..
Keep us posted on your progress,
By Luna
Tried the elimination diet a couple of different ways. Didn't see any results but since my premier trigger is odors food would be a difficult thing to find. Especially since it can be a combination not just one item. Did change my diet to nothing processed, no animal products and no sugar. Just good whole foods with no additives that I didn't put in. Months later I noticed that my daily "annoyances" were still there but had not had an acute attack that lasted several days with more days to recover. Do still have every day problems that range from just can't think, to fatigue, mild nausea, stiff neck muscles, light sensitivity, headache, etc., etc. And one day moderate migraines but nothing acute since last October. Don't know how long this will last, just another phase or what but I'm healthier and I make sure to exercise. Mostly walk since some (old injuries) lower back nerve damage has stopped some of my more strenuous exercises. It is very important to keep to a schedule and take good care of your body/mind. The healthier you are the more able you are to cope with this disease. And don't forget to drink water.
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
I'm so pleased you are finding some relief. How are things now that summer is in full swing? Thank you, too, for reminding us all that regular, gentle exercise and frequent hydration are two simple things we can do to help prevent migraine.
Take care,
Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
I would like to say avoid going without food for long periods of time and never neglect your breakfast.Some foods you should avoid like cheese,vinegar,nuts,Citrus fruits and juices,Beans
Bananas.Also avoid that types of food that contains chemical.You should take magnesium and riboflavin vitamin supplements regularly.Add fresh root ginger to your food.
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
Great tips, mheadacherelief! Thank you.
By Chere
I've had migraines 10-15x per month for about a year now after having migraines for 30+ years but only about 6/mo previously.
My neuro wasn't suggesting anything different except more meds, botox, etc. I wanted to try something that wasn't going to continue poisoning my body and killing my liver.
I have many non-food triggers that I try to mitigate:
Strong weather changes
Strong odors (cigarettes, perfume, really any strong odor)
Too much heat (I live in FL)
Too much glare/light
Over exertion
Not enough sleep
I'd already recognized many food triggers and were avoiding them:
aged cheese
soy (it is in everything!)
balsamic vinegar
processed meats (nitrates/nitrites)
But I was getting more and more headaches – not less.
So here I am week5 of the diet suggested in "Heal Your Headache" Buchholz.
He's put together a list of triggers from his 20years of helping migraine patients. It is a long list. But he recommends you stay on the diet for 4mos and then start testing each food (1/wk) to see if it is a trigger for you. And he recommends pretty much no meds to make sure you are not MOH.
The first 2weeks were rough. Caffeine withdrawl. Days lost to pain.
Just trying to figure out foods/recipes was time consuming and exhausting. I also needed to factor in low carbs.
I started a blog just to keep track of the recipes and such. (http://nomoreheadpainplz.blogspot.com/) If I knew someone was going to do the Buchholz diet, I'd recommend having a couple weeks of food planning set up ahead. You have enough to do just watching your diet and dealing with the initial migraines.
I missed eating yogurt but yogurt is not part of the diet so I started making my own cottage cheese (I could not find any that didn't have gum xanthan which contains MSG)
I missed eating peanut butter (not on diet) but found I could get the craving down by roasting sunflower seeds (preroasted ones had msg in their "natural flavors")
I missed eating bananas (not on diet) but found cutting up apples for ready eating was my cleanest carry-along fruit to solve my hunger.
I still miss my morning coffee but am drinking hot water or Redbush/South African no caffeine tea. Lots of water is always good for migraines.
I've only had 2 headaches since week2 ended.
One was from eating commercial ricotta (which is on the diet) but it had gum xanthan in it (which is how I realized gum xanthan had msg in it.)
And the 2nd migraine from glare during a 5hr daytime airplane flight; I got the migraine and then realized (too late) I'd been getting glare from the wing the entire trip.
I am thrilled to be migraine free for so many days. Absolutely thrilled.
If I continue to be migraine-free next week, then I will have 4weeks of migraine free from food triggers.
Then I'm going to go ahead and begin the one-food-per-week testing of triggers. (Buchholz recommends 4mos of the diet but I cannot see the value in waiting 2 more months to begin testing…)
Cross your fingers for me!
/dancing the dance of pain-free happiness!
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
I'm so pleased that you are doing so much better! I've talked with many readers and friends who have had a lot of success after reading and following the advice in the book _Heal Your Headache_.
We definitely want to remind everyone that it's best practice to let your migraine specialist and/or physician know any time you are going to begin new treatment, and it's also helpful to let them know when you plan on beginning a major change to your diet or lifestyle.
Hope you're continuing to feel great!
Take care,
Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
By Tim Banish
I did this years ago. It does work, however as time passes it seems like my body has found new triggers in food that I could eat before. My food triggers are similar to yours, MSG being one of the biggest. And perfumes, seems like I can't go into public without running into at least one person wearing half a bottle. Some of the stronger ones can set me off instantly, but even a whiff will cause a migraine later that night.
Thanks for the great info, I never knew there was MSG in so many things. My doc just started me on magnesium pills, one a day. They are inexpensive, and seem to be helping reduce the migraines.
Good Luck with continuing the diet.
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
Dear timbanish,
One of the most fascinating and frustrating things about migraine disease is how it changes as time passes. Some treatments that used to work wonders are no longer effective; some everyday elements that were once harmless are suddenly your worst triggers.
Here are a couple of posts you might find helpful.
A somewhat tongue-in-cheek post about what it feels like when a new trigger emerges: https://migraine.com/blog/when-a-new-trigger-emerges/
On the elusive but common migraine trigger that is MSG: https://migraine.com/blog/msg-untangling-this-hidden-migraine-trigger/
Take care,
Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
By Anonymous
As I try to watch what I eat lately it seems like foods that never used to bother me are bothering me now. I always knew MSG was a culprit. I don't want to believe chocolate is one because there's been weeks when I eat chocolate candy every day with no migraines. The last two times I've eaten grilled cheese with tomato soup I've woken up with a bad migraine the next morning.
The most recent time I had a glass of alcohol with one grilled cheese instead of my normal two but I'm more inclined to think it's the cheese. Seasoning packets my mom sometimes will sneak into dinner without warning me causes very bad migraines. Pepperonis and bacon and cured meat alike. I was so disappointed last night I thought I ate good. I had gluten free pasta with ragu sauce and put honey and parsley in the sauce to try and dilute the salt. I just read on here that xantham gum has MSG in it? That stuff is literally in everything. Why is the FDA ok with putting all these awful ingredients into our food?
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
Dear sharlene92,
I'm with you as far as feeling frustrated with how many places triggers (including MSG) can hide in plain site. You might find this link helpful.
On the elusive but common migraine trigger that is MSG: https://migraine.com/blog/msg-untangling-this-hidden-migraine-trigger/
Take care, and I hope you're feeling okay today.
-Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
By Tim Banish
sharlene92 I have found that as you change your diet you will find other foods that now affect you. MSG is a big culprit, and yes found in many foods. Some have larger amounts, some just trace amounts. MSG is a preservative that is added to keep food from spoiling while sitting on the shelf.
Cheese is a processed food and may contain additives to trigger a migraine. Smoked cheese is the worst. The same for smoked or cured meats, lots of additives.
From your dinner, check the Ragu sauce. It has lots of additives, but for some tomato sauce in general triggers a migraine.
I guess the FDA allows these additives because they don't bother everyone, just us few who have to watch everything we put in our mouth.
By Chere
MSG is many things but not a preservative.
…"MSG tricks your tongue into making you think a certain food is high in protein and thus nutritious.
It is not a "meat tenderizer".
It is not a "preservative".
The food industry is trying to confuse the issue by focusing on the "fifth" taste sense they call umami. Free glutamic acid is detected by the taste buds as a simple way to signal the presence of protein in a food, just as there are fat receptors to detect fats and receptors that sense carbohydrate or sweet flavors.
The purpose is to help us discern real food from inedible matter.
It changes your perception of not simply taste but the nutritious qualities of what you put into your mouth.
However, and here is the main problem with free glutamic acid – It is the very same neurotransmitter that your brain and many organs including your ears, eyes, nervous system and pancreas in your body use to initiate certain processes in your body…"
MSG is the devil for those of us that get migraines from these "tricks"
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
Thanks for the link, ChereF! I'm going to check this one out.
You might also like this.
On the elusive but common migraine trigger that is MSG: https://migraine.com/blog/msg-untangling-this-hidden-migraine-trigger/
-Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
By wrensegg
wow, thats really interesting about the msg.
I have been experimenting with the elimination diet, I have given up gluten and caffine and am working on the chocolate! I hope to go on to give up dairy too. I have also started taking migrelief. So far my migraines have decreased from 2-3 a week (with feeling not quite right most days) to 1-2 every two weeks and i'm very happy! The biggest thing for me (apart from the decreased migraines) was that it has given me back a sense of hope which I thought I had totally lost. I had no power over my migraines they were what dominated me most days. The elimination diet can be empowering because you don't have to go see any one or buy anything you can just do it! And it doesn't involve submitting your body to harsh drugs either. healthy body and happy mind!
I wish everybody good luck on what ever path they choose with their migraines 🙂
By tammay
Hi All,
I read Buchholz's book a while back and cut out most of the foods that he puts on the don't list and found it really helped with my migraines. Part of the list I had cut out anyway (I'm a vegan), which was lucky. I'll admit that I do lapse into foods I shouldn't have sometimes and pay the price. But when I'm following a diet that is vegan and mostly whole foods and avoiding most of the foods on the list (although I can tolerate small amounts of some foods, like citrus), my migraines are significantly reduced in frequency (to something like one every few months), duration (usually half a day rather than 3 days) and intensity (I don't have to spend all day in bed).
Unfortunately, stress is a major migraine trigger for me and I've had a lot of it in the last month. So I'm on the third day of a migraine this week (hopefully, this will be the last day). I'm returning next week to eating healthy and avoiding migraine triggers so I'm hoping this will end as long as I stick with it.
One thing I discovered for sure – caffeine is a huge trigger for me. I stopped drinking coffee and moved to herbal tea (the ones that have no caffeine in them) a few months ago. It was tough, as I love the smell and taste of coffee, but I made a ceremony of it by buying a nice little individual tea pot and loose leaf tea. My sister sent me a very cute tea strainer. So it helps to make a ceremony of it.
On the plus side, my sister also suffers from migraines and I introduced her to Buchholz's book. She's also been following his list and it's helped her a lot too.
By The Migraine Girl Moderator
I love your tips about making a ceremony out of drinking tea! I have given up caffeine a few different times. Most recently, going off of it wasn't too difficult, physically speaking, since I weaned myself over a few weeks. What was sad/hard was how much I enjoyed the routine of making coffee: waking up, sleepily grinding the beans, setting up the coffee maker, etc. Once I could create a new routine with my morning tea, I was a lot less sad about saying goodbye to coffee (though I still loved it dearly).
-Janet G.
"The Migraine Girl"
By Shobi
There is a new blog at https://peanutfreemigrainemom.wordpress.com/ with recipe ideas and thoughts related to migraine elimination diets.
By glassmind
I've discovered many food triggers and eliminated them, but since other things trigger migraine, still I get migraine.
Food and drink I avoid due to migraine:
artificial anything (sweeteners, dyes, flavors, etc)
dairy (except organic greek yogurt which strangly helps all other dairy triggers)
alcohol (I know beer, cider, red and white wine for sure. spirits seem okay, but I cut them out anyway just to be safe.)
white rice
all meat (beef and pork were culprites, I just elimated all for other reasons)
fruit ( i can have a tiny bit, but it's the sugar that triggers)
Basically all I eat are organic, non-gmo, all natural tofu, ancient grains, lentils, vegetables, tree nuts, seeds, seaweed and beans.
By Peggy Artman Moderator
Welcome and thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like you have worked very hard to find your migraine triggers. I hope you are having a low pain day!
~ Peggy (Migraine.com Team)
By syssen13
Hello I am new on the forum, what do you think about Keto diet to fight the migraine?
By Peggy Artman Moderator
Welcome to this forum! We're glad you found us. I have heard a few people say the keto diet has been helpful in managing their migraine attacks. There are so many diets out there. Some people have foods that trigger their migraine attacks. In addition, there are elimination diets, gluten free, etc.
I think the only way to know if a certain diet is helpful is to try it. If you do, it would be a good idea to let your doctor know.
~ Peggy
By syssen13
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By James A. Bach, Esq.*
Copyright 2009 - 2013
*Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law,
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
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that the applicants are properly considered. Just like your
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I read a timely blog post today. In fact, since I took a new job almost two months ago, making a leap of faith, a striking number of things have been timely. Maybe because I'm looking for them, or because I find myself in complex, difficult waters and feeling lost much of the time so everything looks like a sign.
The post is on Tiny Buddha - a rich source of everyday wisdom, the kind that is deceptively simple and therefore deeply helpful.
When I took the new job I decided my motto would be one that runs against my nature, in some ways, and in line with it in others. I took Rikki Tikki Tavi's family motto, "Run and find out." The curiosity is easy; getting out and into other people's business is not.
I am at my best when I am self forgetful, letting the work and the facts and (mostly) other people be what's important, without much concern for the opinions of others. Trusting (again, forgetful might be the best word) that my responses will be right because I was raised that way. Doing what seems right and trusting others to understand or (better) to join in.
But when I'm stressed, and feel the stress of others, it's easy for me to turn and concentrate on my fears, or on my doubts, or on the feelings of dissatisfaction I imagine in others. I hear their frustration or disagreement and take it as a judgement on me. This is misplaced, but it's an old bad habit, and easy to fall into when I'm tired or out of balance.
It's like a rapidly turning machine that starts to oscillate when the center gets out of adjustment. It's surprising how quickly the problem gets worse, as balance is lost. And if you throw something heavy into this situation, the results can be destructive.
The trick is to slow down, recover the center (purpose and the perspective that it's not about me, it's about others and the work to be done), and restore the balance. Then speed back up.
When the center holds, I can enjoy the newness, the uncertainty, the opportunity to learn and to do new things, and even the feeling of being lost. It can be boring, always knowing where you are. As a teenager I recall being frustrated and feeling inadequate if I could not identify every tree and wildflower around me. Now I am delighted when I find a tree or plant I have never seen before (I saw two today, in fact). I deliberately drive out into the countryside or wander off into cities without plan or map in order to get lost and have the surprise and delight of finding my way without knowledge (I did this last week in Chicago and ended up eating terrific pizza overlooking Ontario St and meeting some great Navy officers).
I'm getting it wrong when I start worrying about whether I'm getting it right.
Which brings me back to the title of this post. My new job looms large in my mind nearly all the time right now - partly because the challenge is the infinite kind, where this is no limit to how much you can accomplish, and partly because it's still so very new. But I have deeper challenges and older questions to answer which are in the same class. The one that still haunts me most is, "What do I want to paint"? I actually do think I've answered that, but I haven't begun. And I haven't begun because I don't know how to begin. And the new job and the Tiny Buddha post should make it obvious that my problem is I'm still concentrating on getting it right, rather than on doing it.
When will I begin doing it? The first moves will be clumsy and unsatisfying, I fear. But how else can I get to the place I want to go? And I suspect I might be wrong about the "unsatisfying" - I think it will probably feel great. Fear of judgement (my own and others') is what holds me back.
And, as another wise art teacher told me over 30 years ago, "You need to get over that fear right now." The irony of that sentence didn't strike me until I reread it.
But "right now" is still available. And the question has shifted; it's not "What do I want to paint?" but instead, "When am I going to start?" I'm the only thing in the way.
(The image above is a painting I did several years ago that borders on where I'm going. I think of this as a self portrait, where I am both birds. I'm doing well when I'm the gleeful bird in front. I'm doing badly when I'm the second-guessing, fearful bird in the rear.)


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A nesting table that intersects in three dimensions, the 3:1 Table functions as a single cube or as three distinct side tables. It is comprised of matte powder-coated steel. A project by Tjokefe. (more…)
Ok, this is not furniture special design for Museum of Modern Art. The MOMA collection, designed by Javier Mariscal, is for the Spanish brand VONDOM. MOMA is a series of versatile enough outdoor furniture that can be either a set of outdoor table & stool or flower pots. (more…)
Stunning, chic, sleek… This beautiful piece of sculptural furniture was created by Dutch designer Daan Mulder. A three dimensional model of the "Form Follows Function" sofa was first conceptualized through a computer program. (more…)
Resulting from collaboration between Lars Amhoff and Christin Krause, The Substain concentrates on the creation of accessories design and contemporary pieces of furniture. Its last propose a series of interesting products thus: furniture, or tee-shirt and posters. (more…)
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Welcome to Kasra Persian Rugs
Welcome to Kasra Persian Rugs Company, the proud importer of genuine handmade Persian and Oriental rugs. We specialize in exquisite handmade wool and silk rugs of all types and sizes. We have a proud heritage in providing design and on-site consultations to help you choose the right rug for your home, as well as offering rug repair and restoration services. Our skilled weavers can restore damaged rugs to their original condition through re-weaving, re-fringing, binding and more. For details and quotations, please contact us.


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Orlando is the city of fun. With over a dozen amusement parks at your disposal, great weather all year round, and genuinely friendly people, you can't go wrong. If you are planning your first trip to Orlando, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. From the multitude of Disney theme parks to Universal Studios to The Holy Land adventure and more, you could spend a week exploring Orlando and not make it to every park. We have decided to help you out by giving you the rundown on the most popular parks in Orlando.
Walt Disney World
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4 Week Onsite Project In London Retail Consultancy
- Project status
- • Cancelled
- Project start date
- Not specified
- Project posted
- 9 Jan 2014 10:48
- Project duration (approx.)
- 35.0 Days
- Budget (approx.)
- £800 / day
- Industry
- Consulting
- Area of expertise
- Strategy
- Consultant location
- Off-site
Objectives and Key Deliverables
Our client is a consultancy who is looking for a freelancer to carry out market and competitor analysis, within the retail sector.The project is based onsite at the clients offices in London but the consultant maybe required to travel to the North of England as a part of a team.The daily rate for this project is £750 -£800 per day.
a top strategy consultancy background-
ideally about 5 years experience-
able to work in our office for approximately 4 weeks with possible trips up to
the north of England
retail experience, ideally in the luxury market segment- able to start in January
Requirement: Do you have experience from a top consultancy firm that is clearly obvious from your CV?
Desired response: Yes
Requirement: Do you have experience within retail, preferably luxury?
Desired response: Yes
Requirement: Are you able to be based out of offices in London for the 4 week duration of the project, with occassion travel to the North Of England as part of a team?
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We always receive hundred emails asking for travel advices, well, for those who love to get lost in the middle of the paradise, continue reading…
We have stayed three nights in this unique hotel located on the Benota beach, were we have spent such a romantic days together, thanks to this impressive hotel that made us possible a dream experience, from the welcome we received to the staff during our stay was wonderful.
We stayed in a Deluxe Delight suite which was gorgeous, very big and comfortable with a cute balcony where the views to their private beach are to die for. The last night we hadn´t the need to go out for dinner as we wanted to enjoy our cozy room just the two of us, so we ordered room service, fulled the balcony with candels and music, ordered champagne "et voilà" best romantic dinner ever.
The best of the hotel is not the beach neither the balcony, is the stunning pool area with incredible views to their beach, where you can just fall in love with the magic sunset in the island, were exactly what we were looking for, romantic moments and relax.
Every morning while J was sleeping, I woke up in the sunrise to have breakfast almost alone by the pool, the breakfast buffet was awesome, full of fresh fruits, juices and a great chief ready to surprise us always with new courses, the perfect way to start the day!!
There are a variety of restaurants all are great but the best is the palms buffet restaurant where the daily choice is exceptional with a mix of european mixed with a healthy helping of typical sri lankan and indian foods, furthermore there is the barbecue restaurant where you can find the best fish ever!! And cooked however you wish at the grill, seeing the sunset with the candles and sunronded by music is just, outstanding.


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ORF '12, The Okanagan Rhythm Fest is on June 22nd and June 23rd.
The Rotary Center for the Arts is by Okanagan Lake and the Grand Casino and Delta Hotel in Kelowna. The ORF '12 tentative schedule and agenda gives you an idea of things to look forward to at this year's Okanagan Rhythm Fest!
Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada V1Y 6Z1 Phone 250-717-5304 | Fax 250-717-5314 email@example.com
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Registration for ORF is done at the Rotary Center and this will take place some time in late spring. You can check out what's on the Sat. evening to see if you want to stay in Kelowna two nights.. The ORF committee (Raven included) is still in discussion about the schedule, so stay tuned to the ORF website for further changes. What's on the website now gives an idea of what you can look forward to with workshops, stage show entertainment, and after parties with drum circles, drum parties, and drum dancing, samba dancing etc. WAHOO! There may also be more partying on Saturday evening!
Kamloops Drummers will be performing for the opening ceremony in the Rotary's Atrium on Friday night!
Please "like" the Okanagan Rhythm Festival on Facebook and check out the website http://www.okanaganrhythmfest.ca/. Please note that ORF is now accepting volunteer applications again for this year. Please contact Robin Ritchie (member of ORF committee) at firstname.lastname@example.com for more details about volunteering. Thank you.


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Plans have been set out to create almost 3,000 extra school places by next September as the county council presses ahead with the biggest expansion project in Surrey's history.
That figure is enough to fill nine brand new two-form entry primary schools and comes after more than 4,100 extra places were created in time for the start of this academic year.
Surrey needs to bridge a £215 million funding gap for the 13,000 places required over the next five years.
Each year Surrey taxpayers make a contribution of £6 billion to the national Exchequer and receive less than £1bn back for services.
Linda Kemeny, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, said: "We pulled out all the stops to build more than 4,100 places in time for the return from this year's summer break and there's not going to be a let-up in demand any time soon.
"But it is getting increasingly tough for us to keep pace with this unprecedented demand at a time when our budgets are also under huge pressure from spiralling demand for adult social care.
"Given the fact that Surrey's residents pay £6 billion annually to the national Exchequer and get back less than £1bn from the government for services, it would be unfair to ask them to foot the bill any further."
Information about school places can be found by clicking on the map below. The red pins show the schools currently lined up to get extra places by next September. All expansions are subject to projects clearing council sign-off, planning permission and public consultation.


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|Review: Manegarm - Nattvasen
Label: Regain Records
Year released: 2009
Duration: 45:06
Tracks: 9
Genre: Viking Metal
Rating: 4.25/5
Review online: December 18, 2009
Reviewed by: Sargon the Terrible
Despite fantastic art from the great Kris Verwimp, Manegarm's last disc Vargstenen never really caught fire for me. I liked it in places, but the whole was a bit too disjointed and never came together. I still prefer the more feral vibe of older Manegarm albums like Dodsfard, and Vargstenen was just too all over the place. Over time Manegarm have become less raw and extreme, and worked towards a more unified Folk/Black sound. After a string of flawed albums, it seems they have finally hit what they were aiming at.
Nattvasen is where they have finally throttled back the Black Metal rawness to create metal that will actually flow with the more melodic Folk vibe. Before it always seemed like Manegarm albums were a bunch of disparate parts: BM blasts and screeches, haunting folk melodies – all crammed and smashed together in such a way that while they both sounded good, they didn't segue naturally into one another. The two subgenres were fighting each other, not fusing to create even stronger music. At last Manegarm have managed to fuse Black Metal aggression with addictive Folk elements to create sweeping folk-fueled songs like "Nattsjal, Dromsjall" and the monstrous "I den Svartaste Jord". It helps that for the most part they let the guitars play the folk riffs, rather than trying to use traditional instruments for them, as this reduces the mental gear-shifting that is caused when the guitars stop and the fiddle starts. Not that they don't use traditional instruments at all here, they do, but they are much better integrated into the whole. Aggressive, heavy, and fiendishly hooky, Nattvasen stands as a great Folk Metal album, and Manegarm's best one yet.
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Looking for the best electric lawnmower to help maintain your garden this summer? Whether you're trading your old model for a new one or you're tired of battling with your cylinder mower, an electric lawn mower is the quickest and easiest way to a smarter garden.
With what seems like an all-year wet season, the UK weather provides prime conditions in which grass can thrive, so lugging the lawn mower out of the garage every weekend (especially through spring and summer) to give the grass a trim is not uncommon. Therefore, investing in a lawn mower that gets the job done quickly, efficiently and well is always a good thing, and electric lawn mowers are certainly one of the top choices, whatever your garden's size.
Not sure if you want a different type lawnmower? Check out our list of the best lawnmowers. And use our sourcebook of garden suppliers for all your garden shopping needs.
What is the best electric lawnmower?
We think the best electric lawnmower you can buy is the Bosch Rotak 43 LI Ergoflex Cordless 36. It's cordless, features a huge 50 litre grass box and is great for medium-sized gardens.
How to buy the best electric lawnmower
Where to buy an electric lawnmower
What should you be looking out for when investing in an electric lawn mower?
Corded or battery powered?
Electric lawn mowers are available both corded and battery powered. Corded lawn mowers are typically cheaper than battery powered lawn mowers, due to the hindrances of the electric cable; some corded electric lawn mowers may require an extension cable, and you need to make sure that the wire doesn't get caught up in your prized hydrangea as you make your way round the garden. Due to their convenience, battery powered lawn mowers are more expensive, however, you will need to take into consideration charging time, power and how long the battery lasts in a single use.
Electric lawnmowers typically have a rotary blade, which makes them the ideal choice for long grass – great if you don't have the time to be mowing your grass every weekend during the summer. To ensure it doesn't make a hash out of trimming your grass, you'll need to consider the power output. The power output for battery powered electric lawn mowers is typically lower than corded lawn mowers.
Grass box
Aside from that, you may need to take into consideration the capacity of the grass box. Those with larger gardens should, naturally, go for a larger box, however 50L seems to be the generic capacity. If you want to cut out the middleman (the box), our second pick, the Flymo 1200R Lithium-Ion Robotic lawn mower cuts grass into the into minuscule pieces, so it can easily decompose back into the ground.
Not sure what type of lawnmower you need, electric or petrol? Take a look at our buying guide to the best lawnmowers.
1. Bosch Rotak 43 LI Ergoflex Cordless 36
Best electric lawnmower you can buy: a powerful cordless lawn mower with high performance ratings
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
Battery powered electric lawn mowers are great if you're looking for a hassle-free way to tend to your lawn. With reports that its 36V battery can last any time from 30 minutes to an hour, the Bosch Rotak 43 LI Ergoflex Cordless 36 is the ideal lawn mower for medium sized gardens. Thanks to its high torque and Powerdrive motor system, this lawn mower should provide a reliable cut, no matter the state of your garden. Users like the fact that it is lightweight and easy to handle, all in all, making it one of the best all-round electric lawn mowers.
What do we like about it?
The Ergoflex handles, which reduce muscle strain and make this lawnmower comfortable to use.
What does it do well?
Users report that the battery charge is very efficient, allowing them to mow the front and back lawn on a single charge. It is also genuinely lightweight, making it easy to use.
Shop more lawnmowers at Tooled Up
2. Flymo 1200R Lithium-Ion Robotic lawn mower
Best electric lawnmower for ease of use: sit back, and let the lawn mower do the hard work
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
There's no hiding the fact that the cost of this electric lawn mower will lighten your pocket, but with the convenience it promises, many users are saying it's well worth the spend. The Flymo 1200R is easily programmable to set to work at desired times, and can even have your grass cut for you by morning if you set its timer for night time.
What do we like about it?
It's quiet, setting the boundaries so it doesn't start mowing your flowerbeds is easy, there's no grass box to empty, and it'll even take itself back to its charging port if it needs to recharge – almost like a well-trained pet.
What does it do well?
Users report loving the fact that you can leave it to work at night; it also copes well with unusual terrain, such as a sloped garden.
Shop more robotic lawnmowers at Amazon
3. Bosch Rotak 32
Best corded electric lawnmower: this Bosch electric lawnmower is corded, affordable and lightweight
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
If you're looking for an easy to use, store and manouvre lawmower, it's your lucky day. The Bosch Rotak 32 is ideal for maintaining small to medium sized gardens, and thanks to its grass comb, you can cut along flower beds, walls and lawn edges with ease, saving you the trouble of getting on your hands and knees trying to do it yourself.
What do we like about it?
Left your grass to grow for a little longer than usual? It can also cut tall grass due to its hardened steel blade, and our favourite feature is that it's compact and has a handle for easy carrying from your garden to the shed or garage.
What does it do well?
Reviewers rate this lawnmower highly not least because of the ease of assembly, reportedly no longer than 10 to 15 minutes long. The Rotak 32 also copes well with multi-level gardens and complex lawn shapes and layouts.
Shop more Bosch products at Amazon
4. Gtech Cordless Lawn Mower
Best electric cordless lawnmower: an easy to use, powerful battery powered lawnmower
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
With an adjustable height setting, this Gtech Cordless Lawn Mower is a versatile buy that can be used on different types of grasses, although users have reported that it struggles to cut on the lowest settings, especially if lawns are lumpy and bumpy.
What do we like about it?
It's super easy to use, it feels lightweight and is easy to manoeuvre. While battery powered lawn mowers are, naturally, not as powerful as corded lawn mowers, this one offers up 640W power – great for the average garden, and with up to 40 minutes of runtime, should give you enough time to tend to both the front and the back.
What does it do well?
It's the perfect all-rounder for small to medium-sized gardens, with users reporting ease of use and a long battery charge that easily covers the whole garden.
Find more cordless lawnmowers at Amazon
5. Bosch Rotak 40
Best electric lawnmower for medium sized gardens: like our top pick – but corded
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
If you're not prepared to compromise on the power outage of your lawn mower, corded is your best option. This Bosch Rotak 40 is very similar to its battery powered relation, with the same Powerdrive and motor system in place for an even cut.
What do we like about it?
With the capacity to cut as low as 2cm and as high as 7cm, it's very versatile, and can easily cut through long or tough grass. Featuring airflow technology to collect debris and a LeafCollection function to, well, collect leaves, if you can compromise on the cord, this is certainly a good electric lawn mower to invest in.
What does it do well?
Tackles pretty much any length of grass, with settings from one to ten. Reviewers praise its precision, even with tall grass. The 15m lead also allows to be used it most medium-sized outdoor spaces without the need for an extension.
Shop more lawnmowers at Tooled Up
6. Black and Decker EMAX421
Best electric lawnmower for larger lawns: a powerful electric lawn mower with 6 height settings
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
This Black and Decker EMAX421lawn mower has plenty of features that make it worthy of our best electric lawn mowers list. It boasts e-drive technology, which gives it a high torque so it shouldn't stall on particularly tough patches of grass.
What do we like about it?
Perhaps its most attractive feature is its cable management system, which takes away the trouble of keeping the cable out of the way of the blades and motor. We think the Compact & Go system is pretty handy too, as it allows you to compress the grass so you can store more in its 50ltr capacity.
What does it do well?
Copes brilliantly with huge lawns. Reviewers praise the large grass box, which saves time and labour of emptying it out multiple times while mowing, and the mower performs very well on wet grass, meaning you don't have to wait for that elusive dry morning to mow.
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PC Gamer Weekender Ticket Special
Don't forget that our friends over at PC Gamer are running a cracking event on the weekend of 5-6 March: the PC Game Weekender, where you can play Dark Souls 3, Total War: Warhammer months before release – alongside loads more awesome activities like trying out the brand new HTC Vive VR headset!
We've already talked about how awesome the PC Gamer Weekender is going to be, and right now, you can enjoy it on the cheap, as we've got an exclusive code to get you 20 percent off day passes to the UK's can't miss gaming event!
Just head over to the PC Gamer Weekender website and use the special code LHACK20 at checkout to get a ticket for just £9.99 - they're normally £14.99, so you're saving a fiver! Plus, you can now get the superior PC Gamer Weekender+ tickets on deal as well!
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NITTO DENKO GROUP CSR & Annual Report 2012
CSR & Annual Report 201218Cultivation of Human ResourcesStart-up of new training system for cultivation of "Nitto Person"In preparation for the next stage of globalization, our training system has been drastically reviewed. In the van, the Global Business Academy (GBA), targeting mid-level managers, began in July 2011.GBA is a training program aimed at the cultivation and intercommunion of next generation-leader candidates from each area throughout the world. In fiscal 2011, 17 participants (7 from Japan, 2 from Europe, 2 from the U.S., 2 from South Asia and 3 from East Asia), who are the first generation of trainees, that is, inaugural class members, participated in the training program for one week in each of Japan and Singapore. The training was carried out entirely in English.A new training system, including GBA targeting senior-level managers and others, will be established within fiscal 2012.Corporate GovernanceGBA Training sceneScallop farmingLeveling of landNew Employees Participate in Reconstruction Assistance Activities after Great East Japan EarthquakeAs a part of new employee training in fiscal 2011, 42 new employees recruited by Nitto Denko participated in reconstruction assistance activities following the Great East Japan Earthquake.Forty-two employees were placed into two groups. The first group went to Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture from November 7 to 10, and the second group from November 14 to 17. Both groups participated in the following activities:•Scallop farming•Sorting and cleansing of cans soiled by the tsunami•Cleaning of an office of a damaged cannery•Leveling of land by separating sludge and rubble from gardens of private residencesThe two groups spent only a short period of time in Ishinomaki City, but some awakened to the importance of bonds (kizuna) while others were impressed by the positive attitude of disaster victims. They gained precious experiences.It was the first time that a social action program was introduced to new employee training. As an approach in which new employees learn the meaning of working as members of society and fostering their consciousness as corporate citizens, such a program will be continued in the future.


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Matthew Halls in the US
Last week saw Matthew Halls conduct the Cleveland Orchestra in performances of Haydn, Schubert and Duruflé with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke.
"Schubert would surely have been ecstatic to hear such a thoughtful and revealing performance as Matthew Halls and The Cleveland Orchestra gave his piece." ClevelandClassic.com
"He brought a keen ear for detail, especially with regard to dynamics and phrasing. Under his watch, the orchestra played the symphony as a pianist might one of Schubert's sonatas. Robust expression abounded, along with quicksilver changes of mood and transparent textures." The Plain Dealer
Now in Austria, Halls is rehearsing the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg before they embark upon a tour of the US. The tour, with concerts in New York Lincoln Center, Philadelphia, Newark, Troy and West Palm Beach, features repertoire including Beethoven Symphony No. 7, Mozart Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter) and Schubert Symphony No. 3. Joining them throughout the tour is french horn player Radovan Vlatkovic who performs Strauss' Horn Concerto No. 1 and Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3.
After the Mozarteumorchester tour, Halls returns to North America in spring 2017 to conduct the Cincinnati, Dallas, Indianapolis and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras as well as the Calgary Philharmonic.


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Freddie Smith Returning to 'Days of our Lives'
Freddie Smith is briefly returning to Days our Lives next month as Sonny Kiriakis, according to show historian Jason47. When Sonny exited Salem last month, it was because he needed a break from his husband. I'm certain he isn't prepared for Will's death. How will Sonny react? Stay tuned!
* Confirmed: Guy Wilson Leaving 'Days of our Lives'
* Kassie DePaiva Leaving 'Days of our Lives'
* Thaao Penghlis Previews His Return to 'Days of our Lives'
* Shawn Christian Leaving 'Days of our Lives'
* Nadia Bjorlin Returning to Days of our Lives
* Rumor: Guy Wilson Leaving 'Days Of Our Lives'
* * 'Days of our Lives' Renewal, Inappropriate Behavior and "Dumb Book" Among 173,000 Leaked Sony Emails Archived by Wikileaks
* 'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (September 14- September 18, 2015)
* Emmy Winner Vincent Irizarry Joins 'Days of our Lives'
* EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Winner Jordi Vilasuso Joins 'Days of our Lives'
* Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe Star in 'Love On The Air' September 26 on Hallmark Channel
* Days of our Lives Celebrates Christmas in Salem (Video)
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Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE) has developed a series of certification courses[i] to support refugee resettlement staff and volunteers who cover cultural orientation (CO) topics in their day-to-day roles. While lessons have a CO focus, several courses contain information and concepts helpful to employment volunteers and staff. Each self-paced lesson, which can be completed in approximately 20-30 minutes, covers key concepts through an interactive audiovisual interface, and includes links to online resources for further reading. Here are three ways your employment team can benefit from this free resource:
- Volunteer Training: Incoming volunteers can gain an overview of the refugee resettlement process in the first CORE lesson. The Refugee Resettlement Journey covers topics such as the differences between refugee and asylee status, durable solutions to address the needs of refugees, and the vetting process. Understanding the basics of refugee resettlement is crucial for volunteers working with clients on job readiness and job placement, and with potential employers of refugees.
- Working with Interpreters: Staff working with interpreters on a regular basis to complete employment plans, teach job readiness class, or foster conversations between employers and clients should consider the Working Effectively with Interpreters lesson. Concepts – such as why family members should not be used as interpreters, ensuring cultural sensitivity, and the importance of meeting with your interpreter ahead of time – promote more effective, respectful communication with clients.
- Job Readiness Facilitation: The first of several adult learning strategy courses is now available. Knowles' Six Principles covers unique characteristics of adult learners, such as being internally motivated and self-directed. This lesson includes "expert insights" from seasoned adult education trainers. The next course will cover the difference between teacher-centered and student-centered approaches.
You can register to access the courses here and sign up here for the CORE newsletter to stay up to date on future certification course offerings as they are available. You can also check out the CORENAV resources for refugee self-learning on a variety of topics, including employment.
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These resources[i] were developed under an agreement financed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, United States Department of State, but do not necessarily represent the policy of that agency and should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.


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Collapsed interstate bridge in Atlanta to open in time for Monday morning rush hour
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials say a section of a heavily used Atlanta interstate will reopen at the latest by next week, less than two months after it collapsed due to a large fire under a bridge.
Gov. Nathan Deal and state transportation officials announced Wednesday that the bridge will be open by the Monday morning rush hour.
Officials have said the bridge reconstruction will cost up to $16.6 million, most of which is expected to be covered by the federal government.
An estimated 250,000 drivers use the stretch of Interstate 85, which has been closed since the March 30 collapse. Drivers were forced to use other congested routes or transit systems.
A multimillion-dollar bonus for the contractor motivated quick work on the project. State transportation officials initially estimated they wouldn't reopen the highway until June.


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On this day in 1930 nearly 25,000 people gathered along the Vallejo waterfront, gazing across the Mare Island Channel to witness the launching of the heavy cruiser USS Chicago. Meanwhile, at the Mare Island Navy Yard, another 2,000 specially invited guests got a closer view of the launching as Miss Elizabeth Britten christened the ship, sending her down the ways into the channel at precisely 11:05 a.m. Miss Britten was the sister of Illinois Congressman Fred Britten, chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee. Since it was Prohibition, the huge ship was christened with a bottle of cider.
USS Chicago was the first of two heavy cruisers built at Mare Island. The second, USS San Francisco, would be launched three years later. Although the ship was named after the Windy City, officials from San Francisco also took a proud role in this important Bay Area launching. San Francisco Mayor James Rolph nearly upstaged the official ceremony with his arrival at Mare Island. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Rolph "made a spectacular but brief visit here for the launching. He arrived by airplane just in time to join the party of distinguished guests on the platform before the Chicago left the ways, and sped away again as soon as the ceremonies were over."
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From traditional shoes to unusual toys, Beijing has no shortage of quirky crafts - especially when Spring Festival rolls around. Wander the Chinese capital's festive temple fairs at this time of year, and you might spot a flash of spinning colour – a Spring Festival pinwheel. Not just a nostalgic toy, these 'lucky wheels' (or jixiang lun in Mandarin) are a symbol of Chinese New Year luck, and have their roots in some fascinating stories and legends.
A starry-eyed encounter
One story about the origin of Spring Festival windmills begins with a Beijing barber named Mr Cao, an honest and respectable fellow known for always trying to do right by his family and his customers. One cold, dark winter, an epidemic swept the city and Mr Cao's parents and children fell ill. Struggling to pay for their treatment, Mr Cao decided to take his barber's supplies to the local temple fair to find more customers and earn some extra cash. He tried to set up shop among the vendors and entertainers, but found that the fair was so lively he could barely make his way through the crowd. What's more, people were superstitious about getting a haircut in the run-up to Spring Festival (to this day it is seen as bad luck), so barely anyone was paying any attention to the barber's stall.
Just as Mr Cao thought his luck couldn't get any worse, suddenly a drunken man appeared, staggering towards the barber's stall. Before he knew it, the man had picked up his barber's stall, wandered over to the temple wall with it, sat down and fallen asleep. Much as Mr Cao tried to wake him, the drunken man stayed soundly asleep. Night was falling and it was getting colder, so Mr Cao put the stove he used to boil hot water for his clients next to the man to keep him warm.
Suddenly, the man woke up. "I don't need a haircut," he said, "but could you clean my ears for me? There's too much wax inside them and I can't hear properly."
Like many barbers at that time, Mr Cao was used to cleaning customers' ears as part of his trade. He replied: "I'd like to help you, but it's so dark out. I don't think I can see enough to clean your ears properly."
"Trust me," replied the stranger, "there's light inside my ears – it'll help you to see just fine! Clean out my ears for me, and I'll give you what's inside."
Confused by this strange request, but not wanting to turn down a customer, Mr Cao accepted. As he started the job, he saw that the eccentric man was right - there was indeed light shining out through his ears. The more he cleaned, the more light shone out, until, peering into the man's ear, the barber could see stars twinkling inside his head!
"Thank you," said the man once Mr Cao had finished. "Now I can hear again. Since I've taken up so much of your time, I will give you something in return. I hear your parents and children are not well – let me give you something to make them safe and sound again."
An illustration of a barber treating a customer.
Picking up some clods of mud and stalks of dry grass from the ground and producing some scraps of colourful paper from his own pocket, the man fashioned them into little pinwheels, which he attached to Mr Cao's long carrying stick. When a gust of wind blew, the pinwheels started to whirl, the wind hitting the paper sails and making a loud cheery sound, like a string of popping firecrackers.
Wishing the barber well, the old man went on his way. As Mr Cao started to gather his supplies, he was stunned to see that the earwax on his tools had transformed into pieces of gold! Meanwhile, his mysterious customer had vanished into the night. As he hurried home to his family, the pinwheels on Mr Cao's stick whirled in the breeze, their sound reverberating through the streets. In the following days, his family miraculously recovered from their illness. Mr Cao told his neighbours about his strange encounter and word started to spread that the mysterious man the barber had encountered at the temple fair was a Daoist immortal who had given Mr Cao some lucky windmills, whose loud sound could scare away demons and bring good luck. From then on, local people started making and buying pinwheels, hoping to get some of their own Spring Festival good fortune.
'Lucky wheels', or jilun, can be easily and cheaply made from easy to source materials, such as scrap paper and stalks left over from harvesting sorghum.
Welcoming wealth
Pinwheels are also associated with Caishen, a Chinese Daoist figure also called the God of Wealth. A showy character who always goes out dressed in style, pictures of Caishen sometimes show guards carrying pinwheels announcing his arrival. On the second day of the first Chinese lunar month, some people in China observe traditions where they ask Caishen for money and blessings. Nowadays, some Beijingers still gather at temples in the city's Xuanwu district, bringing brightly coloured pinwheels to welcome the fortune god, and ask him to bring prosperity to their homes and businesses.
Caishen hands out red envelopes at a Chinese New Year parade in Nanjing.
Colours and numbers
It is not uncommon to see lots of Spring Festival pinwheels of various colours mounted on a stick together, with each representing a different meaning. A red pinwheel generally goes at the top of the stick, signifying blessings from heaven, while pink and green wheels, representing the onset of spring, go lower down. A yellow pinwheel at the bottom of the stick relates to the earth and good harvests.
Likewise, the number of pinwheels on a stick also tells a story about the desired blessing: four shows that the bearer is hoping for good luck throughout the four seasons, six relates to things going smoothly, while China's lucky number eight pertains to getting rich.
So, there you have it – some of the stories behind Beijing's lucky pinwheels, perhaps the city's most cheerful (and noisiest) Chinese New Year craft.
Pinwheel displays can have different meanings depending on the numbers and colours used.


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Through our online magazine Ideas Hoist, we have been fortunate to interview lots of inspiring people with really amazing ideas.
So as part of International Women's Day today we are highlighting ten fantastic women from our archives of interviews – all with ideas that are making a positive difference in the world right now.
#1 Hollie Gordon – Milaana
Hollie Gordon (above) is a young Australian working to increase community engagement through social enterprise. She developed her passion for social entrepreneurship and community engagement during her post-high school travel experiences, particularly in India.
During her final year of university Holly founded a social enterprise called Milaana, meaning "to connect people" in the Hindi language. Milaana does exactly that – connecting passionate individuals with community oriented organisations by promoting project-based, impact placement opportunities. It also exists to empower youth by increasing both their job readiness and their community engagement.
Milaana was selected as the winner of the "Education Pillar" in the 1776 Challenge Cup in Sydney – part of a global startup competition where she will contest the final in Washington DC this year. And Milaana was also a recipient of the Brisbane Lord Mayors Budding Entrepreneur Award Program. This Award provided a grant that funded Hollie's attendance of the G20 YEA Summit as an Australian Delegate.
With so much already behind her, she is certainly a young change-maker to watch in the future!
For more on Hollie Gordon, read our interview here.
#2 Melanie Perkins – Canva
Melanie Perkins is the CEO and co-founder of Canva, and is a bit of a rock star of the Australian start-up scene, having raised one of the biggest seed rounds (more than 3 million dollars) for an Australian start-up for her online design platform. Since launching less than two years ago, Canva has grown to well over 1 million users who have created more than 7 million designs.
With a background in graphic design and a serial entrepreneur, Melanie has been able to democratise design; Canva is opening up the world of graphic design to professionals and everyday people alike.The Canva platform makes it simple to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, blog graphics, invitations and much more. In the male dominated tech industry, Melanie is a beacon of light for women entrepreneurs, though her success is perhaps not so surprising given her incredible drive and highly adventurous spirit. Melanie is not just a tech entrepreneur but an intrepid traveller and adventurer.
Want to know more? Read our full interview with Melanie here.
#3 Phaemie Ng – Two Rags
Phaemie Ng is a social entrepreneur and founder of Two Rags, a modern underwear brand with heart. Her brand provides a tangible way for customers to give back and help others in need. Having been struck by images of poverty and inequality, she seized the opportunity to create something meaningful and worthwhile to make the world a better place.
Originally from Singapore, Phaemie attended college in the USA and afterwards lived and worked in New York City. She has worked in the digital and marketing space in both New York and Sydney – experience which came in very handy while building Two Rags. In August this year, Phaemie took the plunge to working on the development of Two Rags full-time in Sydney.
Read more about Phaemie and Two Rags in our interview here.
#4 Jane Martino – founder of Smiling Mind (amongst other things!)
Jane Martino is renowned for developing thriving businesses, having founded and one of Australia's most renowned communications agencies, Undertow Media, and subsequently recognised as a finalist in the Telstra Young Business Women's awards in 2005.
Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Jane is a published author, with 72,000 copies of her 'Thank You' books sold nationwide. She has combined her personal love of young people, giving back and meditation to create Smiling Mind, a not for profit, modern approach to meditation for young people – with a mission to create happier, healthier and more compassionate young people. She also co-founded and is CEO of Shout. – a micro-donation app.
Read more in our interview with Jane here.
# 5 Rosie Thomas – Project Rockit
Rosie Thomas is a 'pocket rocket' with a ferocious passion for life. In 2006, Rosie and her sister Lucy started PROJECT ROCKIT: A youth-led anti-bullying and leadership organisation that runs creative workshops in school settings.
PROJECT ROCKIT has worked with over 40,000 young people and earned the reputation as the "students' choice".
In 2012, they launched P-ROCK Online: A youth-friendly anti-bullying curriculum available from anywhere with an Internet connection. Designed by young people for young people, it's been described as an Aussie-first.
Read more in our interview with Rosie here.
#6 Brook McCarthy – Yoga Reach
Brook McCarthy is a marketer and business coach who empowers and enables wellbeing professionals to lift their game, define their deeper purpose and take on the world with authentic marketing and compelling communications. She is the founder of Yoga Reach and co-founder of HealthComm. As a long-time yoga practitioner and senior qualified teacher, she is over seeing the wellbeing sector languish in the sidelines because practitioners treat their business like a hobby, become overwhelmed and intimidated by technology, or feel guilty and shamed by money.
Brook is keen on smart, intuitive technology and empowering people to focus on their message and not be intimidated by the medium.
Read more in our interview with Brook here.
#7 Lisa Fox – Open Shed
Lisa Fox is the co-founder and CEO of the peer-to-peer rental site, Open Shed, where people can rent or rent-out items that they only occasionally use. She is passionate about spreading the word about the Collaborative Consumption movement in Australia and helping Australians access what they need when they need it!
Open Shed (or "the travelling start-up" as it is sometimes called) is Lisa and her partner Duncan's own personal contribution to reducing waste and excess, and promoting a positive message about consumerism and consumption.
Read more about Lisa and Open Shed in our interview here.
#8 Pip Russell – Juiced TV
Pip is on a mission to give sick kids back their childhood, with Juiced TV – a TV show made by the kids in hospital, for the kids in hospital. She hopes it will improve the hospital experience for sick kids, and create a unique way for them and their families to engage and communicate with one another, while also reducing the alienation felt in an environment that can be scary and sometimes painful.
In previous years, Pip has been a presenter for two of Network Ten's national children's shows, Toasted TV and Totally Wild. While Pip gained extensive production skills working on national and international shoots, she also used her public profile to champion many charitable organisations such as The Children's Hospital Foundation, Care Australia, The PA Research Foundation and Cerebral Palsy League.
Pip's deep passion for supporting meaningful causes has already seen her raise over $20,000 for cancer research at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, present a documentary on Australian Aid in Cambodia, and volunteer in remote villages in Africa, as well as with many local organisations such as s.p.a.c.e (Specialised Programs and Community Endeavours), and the Children's Hospital Foundation.
Read more in our interview with Pip about Juiced TV here.
#9 Amanda Reed – The Roundabout
Amanda Reed is a social entrepreneur from Brisbane, who has taken the leap from the corporate sector into social enterprise. She feels a strong sense of responsibility to ensure that all people, regardless of their level of ability, be able to live independently and have quality of life.
Amanda is the founder of The Roundabout, a socially innovative company that provides a cost effective and accessible option for people who need assistive technology, by giving unused equipment new life in a new home.
Read more about Amanda and The Roundabout here.
#10 Elise Bialylew – Mindful in May
Elise Bialylew is a medical doctor and wellness innovator, who has combined her passion for community with her professional expertise in the field of psychiatry, integrative coaching and mindfulness, to create the Mindful in May campaign.
The campaign supports the development of a conscious community interested in creating personal sustainability in an increasingly stressful world, while bringing compassionate action to alleviating issues of global poverty. Through Mindful in May, hundreds of people have been inspired to bring more calm, clarity and connection into every day life, while helping to bring clean water to the developing world.
Read more in our interview with Elise here.


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This 9.5-acre bay front property is an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants. Many of the plants were collected in the wild on over 150 scientific expeditions' in tropical rain forests by the Selby Gardens research staff. Seven greenhouses are the heart of botanical research and plant identification, for which Selby Gardens is internationally recognized. While you're there, be sure to visit the Christy Payne Mansion. The mansion is a unique example of eclectic Southern Colonial architecture.
Duck into a lush tropical atmosphere where you can choose between adventure and relaxation. Float along a tropical river or snorkel in crystal clear waters packed with fabulous rays or exotic fish. Experience tropical birds feeding from your hand, then reach the high point of your day as you make friends with a dolphin. Also enjoy Discovery Cove where you can fulfill your lifelong dreams and swim with the dolphins!
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The Lowry Park Zoo is ranked the number one family-friendly zoo in the U.S. by "Child Magazine". It's recognized by the State of Florida as a center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity. The zoo has outdoor exhibits for more than 2,000 animals from Florida and similar habitats. The zoo features rides, shows, and hands-on interactive exhibits.
This theme park creates the enchantment of fairy tales coming true with exciting entertainment, renowned attractions, and all your favorite Disney Characters. Designed like a wheel in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways lead out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom and lead to 7 mythical lands. Get caught up in the excitement of colorful parades and fireworks shows in the evening. Dreams can come true for everyone!
This area attraction is the No. 1 tourist destination, where wildlife and wild rides come together. They offer an unparalleled combination of shows, a top notch zoo with more than 2,500 exotic and endangered animals, and more extraordinary roller coasters than any destination in Florida. Busch Gardens is an hour's drive north of Bradenton.


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2008 recommendations for deduplication, encryption and VMware
As 2007 draws to a close, there are three technologies that appear near the top of many storage managers' priority lists going into 2008.
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· Tape encryption
· VMware
The mix of old and new technologies is intriguing. One would think that as deduplication and VMware rise in importance, more companies would start to abandon storing data on tape. Yet that does not appear to be the case. Symantec's Director of Product Marketing, Marty Ward, recently told me that the new encryption features in NetBackup 6.5 are its #2 most sought-after feature (deduplication is #1).
Don't rush into a deduplication purchase decision. I have yet to talk to a user who doesn't report faster backup times using a deduplicating backup appliance or backup software and ensuing reductions in data stores. However, I sense that users are rushing into purchasing decisions and not stepping back to look at what other options they have available.
ExaGrid System's CEO, Bill Andrews, told me this past week that in 50% of its customer deals, the company is seeing no competition. I suspect this percentage probably holds true for Data Domain and Quantum as well. But storage managers should avoid rushing out and buying a deduplicating product to solve their backup problems. Taking just a few extra days to check out what other products are available, how each product adds more capacity and performance, and how viable the company behind the product is can save you some management headaches.
The big cautionary note with tape encryption is to verify how encryption keys are created and managed. So, I recommend using a third-party appliance to create and manage the encryption keys. Though appliances can encrypt the data, more are starting to work in conjunction with backup software and tape drives to provide encryption keys. When companies encrypt data stored to tape, most are hoping they never to access the data again. So managers need to think in terms of how best to manage the recovery of data in five years, not five days. Encryption appliances create highly secure encryption keys, manage the keys long-term, and give companies assurance that they can manage the encryption keys and then recover the data years later.
Storage companies also need to account for the very real storage problems that server virtualization creates. One of the best things you can do in 2008 to prevent VMware from negatively impacting your environment is to change the way you back up VMware virtual machines (VMs). One approach is to use the latest versions of backup software that support the VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) framework, which back up just the VMDK file which contains the data for all VMs on a VMware server. The other is to install a host-based CDP or dedupe agent on each VM. This eliminates the overhead that backup software agents introduce on each VM. I recommend using CDP. If you are going to change your backup approach anyway, choose the one that gives you the most granular recovery options.