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Dr. Mark Burgess
Dr. Burgess has focused on exotic pets since graduating in 1986, giving him extensive experience with these species that few practitioners can match.
- Opened Southwest Animal Hospital in 1995
- The practice consists of the highest ratio of exotic pets in any full-time veterinary practice in Oregon
- Has discovered numerous new diseases of exotic animals, and is a published author both in medical journals and textbooks
- Teaches exotic pet medicine at Oregon State University's Veterinary School
- Lectured at national and international medical conferences
- Appeared in television and newspaper stories covering exotic pets & their medical problems
- Featured in Ferrets Magazine as one of "Eight Great Ferret Vets" in the United States
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- BS in Biology, Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University), 1982.
- DVM, Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1986.
Associations / Memberships
- One of the original members of the Oregon Ferret Association
- Member of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
- Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Member of Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
- Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
- Portland Veterinary Medical Association
- Member of American Ferret Association
• 3 year member of the "Wildlife Integrity Task Force" under jurisdiction of the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; the task force included wildlife rehabilitators and biologists, academia, Fish & Wildlife employees, legal specialists, pet trade representatives, and veterinarians. The purpose of the task force was to determine which exotic species should be restricted from importation into Oregon due to potential risk to native wildlife.
- Published article "Overview of Ferret Diseases" in Exotic DVM journal, 2000.
- Published article in the American Ferret Association newsletter in 2001 introducing lymphoplasmacytic gastroenteritis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) to the ferret- owning community in the U.S. Received $500 grant from the Oregon Ferret Association for research into development of immunohistochemistry.
- Published article with Dr. Mike Garner, "Clinical Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ferrets" in Exotic DVM, May 2002, formally introducing this disease to the veterinary literature; article reprinted in final issue of Exotic DVM as one of 12 "Best of Exotic DVM" articles.
- Contributed a chapter and additional materials in John Lewington's textbook "Ferret Husbandry, Medicine & Surgery, 2nd ed.", 2007. Subjects covered: "Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases in the Ferret", and "Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis in the Ferret".
- Contributed 6 chapters in the theriogenology (reproduction) textbook Management of Pregnant & Neonatal Dogs, Cats & Exotic Pets, covering reproduction and neonatology (management of newborns) in various exotic pet species (published in 2012).
- Independently identified and (unpublished) described insulinomas (1987), estrogen secreting adrenal tumors (1988-89), and lymphoplasmacytic gastroenteritis (1995) in ferrets. Identified FIP-like systemic coronavirus in ferrets. Identified previously unreported neoplasms (cancers) in ferrets, including osteosarcoma, meningioma, and astrocytoma. Identified common pathogenesis for mesenteric lymphoma in ferrets, allowing prediction and prevention of tumor development. Identified pathogenesis of some megaesophagous cases in ferrets, leading to better treatments for this difficult disease.
- Identified peas (included in some commercial foods) as being toxic to ferret kidneys, and determined that they are a primary cause of life-threatening cysteine uroliths (bladder stones) in ferrets.
- Received $500 grant from the Oregon Ferret Association to help develop immunohistochemistry testing for Aleutian Disease Virus in ferret tissue samples. Part of the study was to determine whether the virus played a role in development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (lymphocytic gastroenteritis) in ferrets.
- Received a $500 grant from the American Ferret Association, also applied to the preceding study on Aleutian Disease Virus.
- Independently discovered and described (and named) Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis in ferrets, working with Dr. Katrina Ramsell and Dr. Mike Garner, 2003-4.
Clinics / Establishments
- Established the Exotic Animal Practice, originally based in the Raleigh Hills Veterinary Medical Practices; working extensively with exotic species since 1986. Now based in Southwest Animal Hospital in Beaverton, Oregon (1995- present) where 95% of the case load is exotic pets. From its inception to the present date, Southwest Animal Hospital has remained the only full-time (40+ hours per week) veterinary practice in Oregon which focuses primarily on exotic pets.
- Guest lecturer at the Western Ferret Medical Symposium in Reno, NV in 1991; presented overview of ferret endocrine diseases, in particular my clinical findings regarding insulinomas and adrenal tumors.
- Guest lecturer at the Fourth International Conference on the Effects of Oil on Wildlife in Seattle; presented a case study on the rehabilitation of 40 western pond turtles exposed to a diesel fuel spill near Yoncalla, Oregon in 1993.
- Guest lecturer for the Oregon Ferret Association, the Willamette Valley Herpetological Society, the Northwest Herpetological Society in Seattle, the House Rabbit Society, and the OMSI Reptile Show in Portland, OR.
- Lecturer for the Portland Veterinary Medical Association continuing education series, discussing common diseases of exotic pets for local veterinarians; Continuing Education credits applied
- Guest lecturer at the Ferret Veterinary Medical Conference in Portland, OR, in November 1999; presented an overview of ferret digestive tract disease and hepatic disease, introducing lymphoplasmacytic gastroenteritis as a previously unrecognized disease of ferrets.
- Guest lecturer at the first annual IVUSS ultrasound conference in Tahoe, NV, USA, August 2002. Presented lecture "Ultrasound in Ferret Medicine", an overview of the clinical uses of ultrasound in ferrets.
- Guest lecturer at the American Ferret Association (AFA) national medical conferences in San Jose, Calif, Oct. 8, 2005; and in Pittsburg, PA Oct 6-7, 2006. Subject: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases of the Pet Ferret.
- Lecturer at International Ferret Congress meeting in June 2007, in Portland, Oregon; presented overview of ferret digestive and liver diseases
- Appeared on the Judge Judy show in December 2006; expert witness for a case involving turtles with shell rot.
- Guest lecturer at the Oregon Veterinary Conference, March 2009: topic was Reptile Husbandry Problems in the Pacific NW, and also Reptile Nutritional and Digestive Disorders.
- Guest lecturer at the Oregon Veterinary Conference, March 2010: topic was Handling and Procedures on Ferrets.
- Guest lecturer at the Therio/ACT Annual Conference and Symposia in Seattle, Sept. 2010. Topic was Common Reproductive Pathologies in Reptiles.
- Guest lecturer at the Oregon Veterinary Conference, March 2013: topics included ferret nutrition, prevention of ferret insulinomas & adrenal tumors, and venipuncture & injection sites in exotic pet species.
- Guest lecturer at the 2018 national ExoticsCon conference; presented lectures on treatment & prevention of shell deformities in tortoises, surgery on ear abscesses in rabbits & rats, and surgery on prolapsing uterine cancers in rats & hedgehogs.
- Licensed to rehabilitate wildlife in Oregon: all mammals (except marine), and reptiles & amphibians
- National veterinary accreditation, 1986 to present
- Received Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University in 1986; licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in Oregon, 1986 to present
Educational Courses
- Instructor for the exotic animal medicine section of the National Board for Veterinary Technicians preparation course (held at Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon, 1994 & 1995).
- Presented the Turtle Care and Rehabilitation Course, 8 hours, at Portland State University, 1995. The class was for wildlife rehabilitators, zoo personnel, veterinarians, biologists, etc.
- Instructor for the Exotic Pet Medicine Course in the Veterinary Technician Curriculum at Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2004 to present.
- Instructor for the Special Animal Medicine courses for junior and senior veterinary students at Oregon State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, Corvallis, OR, USA, 2004 to present.
- Our practice regularly mentors students in exotic animal medicine as part of their school curriculum, including students from Portland Community College's veterinary technician program, Central Oregon Community College's veterinary technician program, Oregon State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, and Western University's (Calif.) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Fiction Author
- Wrote and published fictional novel, "Battle for Eden".
- Wrote and published fictional novel, "Dog Daze and Cat Naps: A Vet Student's Odyssey".
- Wrote and published fictional novel, "Dark Angels", 2017.
- Published short story "Outside Looking In" featured in the science fiction anthology "Yondering."


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In the summer heat Anna and Clara like to enjoy their coffee ice cold.
Make your own ice coffee:
1 teaspoon Nescafé
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
A bit of hot water
Add 3 ice cubes and the amount of milk you like.
Shake well until the ice cubes have melted.
Serve with a straw
Anna's tip: Make you ice cubes from coffee – when they melt then they will not dilute your coffee.

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Roger Daltrey admits he sometimes forgets the lyrics to The Who's hits and is often has trouble with his hearing.
Roger Daltrey admits he sometimes forgets the lyrics to The Who's hits.
The 'My Generation' band's 70-year-old frontman, who has also just released the record 'Going Home' with musician Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, insists he doesn't get nervous before going on stage with band mate pete townsend but is becoming forgetful as he gets older.
In a chat with Absolute Radio's Pete Mitchell, he said: ''I always forget Who songs the first time we sing them. I don't get stage fright, I just forget the words. I'm quite deaf these days, it's come to us all. All that racket in the 70s and 80s and 60s. So I usually now work with these kind of in-ear monitors.
''The problem I've got is that the system I use and the monitor system aren't compatible. So I have to try and go back to working with monitors and I can't really hear myself well enough. I tend to sometimes over sing a bit.''
Meanwhile, the singer, along with guitarist Pete are heading out on a world tour next year to celebrate The Who's 50th anniversary and Roger claims he doesn't like playing stadiums these days and prefers smaller gigs.
He said: ''I never wanted to. We were kind of one of the first bands to ever play stadiums, never really liked them.
''It's just our audiences became that big, it was the only way to satisfy the numbers. Arenas are about as big as we get these days but I like theatres. I would love to do [a] set down in a theatre.''
Listen to the full interview with Roger on Absolute Radio on May 17 from 10pm and visit Absoluteradio.co.uk/listen.
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With a hand full of days until Christmas, the pressure is on. As people dash to make last-minute purchases, get those greeting cards out before the big day and (not so) anxiously anticipate Aunt Harriet's yearly fruit cake, there is an even more daunting task looming… The New Year's Resolution.
With millions of New Year's resolutions claimed every 31 Dec/1 Jan of every year, the origins of the practice date back to Medieval times, the Romans and even the Babylonian empires. The resolution concept can often be thought of as secular, however there are similar practices of reflecting upon wrong-doings during the year and seeking and offering forgiveness during the Jewish seasons of Rosh Hashanah, High Holidays and Yom Kippur as well as the Roman Catholic season of Lent.
So, why do we make resolutions?
* We take advantage of the popular opportunity to start from scratch as we look back on the past year and strive for something better.
* There is never a bad time for self improvement. Improvement is improvement, right?
* It sparks hope.
* Tradition!
* This saying:
Why do we fail?
* We set unrealistic goals and time frames for ourselves.
* There is lack of a workable plan.
* Often people don't allow mistakes. You are human. You will err, you will learn and you will continue.
* Many don't team up with a friend or family member for encouragement. The idiom 'There is safety in numbers' fits perfectly here.
* Resolutions often mean a change in life style and behaviors, sometimes very large behaviors. Being truly honest with yourself can be extremely difficult at times. Often people aren't ready or willing to make those stressful observations.
What's an improved plan?
* Be realistic in your goals. No more resolving you'll run a marathon in 3 months. Take your time and make small changes.
* Create a plan and stick with it. Impulsive resolutions are often disastrous. Address problems and setbacks, track your progress and praise yourself (even if it's getting out of bed in the morning).
* Give yourself a break. No one is perfect and no one should try to be.
* Put the song, 'Lean on Me' on your play list. Invite your friends, family or even the dog to join you in making changes. We're all in this together and encouraging others will rub off on you!
* Honestly is the best policy. Examine the reasons you have created poor or harmful habits for yourself. Identifying the root of bad habits and knowing what needs to change can turn them into strengths.
We often hear friends, family and neighbors state they don't believe in or make resolutions around the New Year or ever. Of course, with everything, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and path in life. But, here's something to consider: think about making a resolution at other times of the year. It's never a bad day to make a good change. Break the thought that 1 January is the only (or best) time of year to start a new chapter. Making a personal choice such as this may be better served on June 15th or October 4th or your birthday or anniversary (provided they don't fall around the December/January mark) without the added stress of the holiday hubbub.
Above all, remember to be kind to yourself. Relax and drink some tea, go for a walk, meditate, pray or indulge in a slice of Aunt Harriet's fruit cake. Happy New Year!


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Parents, children, teens….COMMUNICATE THROUGH ART WORK AND THE FINE ARTS….TRY IT ….YOU AND THE FAMILY JUST MIGHT LIKE IT!!!!!
I felt led to curl my lines, and then I found a ruler that called out to me. I blended two types of lines and found that the sharp pointed edges and the curled soft ones could coexist!–thus…"Nature Meets Construction"—
Check out JayJewels work at the Fireoflifejayjewels @wordpress.com. Jay Jewels my son is 14 years old and shares my love of the arts!
When you cannot afford the movies, and video rental but you have a piece of pen and paper….draw….
I draw for my health, and strength. I love the arts! Try it! You might bring down your blood pressure, and increase positive outlook!
Get the family in on art work too. Grandmother, baby, husband, and teenagers….have a family night and get a lot of art supplies and see what you and your loved ones can create with a crayon, or paint. Remember to use news paper on your tables.
If you are suffering from family loss, sometimes you can express yourself better by drawing out your feelings in a picture. Some pictures may be dark, but so what? Let those feelings out and you will ease some of the pain. Hey, nothing beats a try! You might enjoy it!
Job stress tends to shorten lives. Paint, hobbies, knitting, singing, writing helps.
Spend time talking to your kids over a jar of crayons, construction paper and finger paints. For the older kids get the chinese ink and water color. You will see that alot of things get talked about during art work time in your house. Then make dinner and see how peaceful meal time can be after a Saturday of Art work!!!!
I wonder when will the hard times end.
I gather myself, and look around
I find the strength within
A face, a glance a smile and there
I get myself back on the road again.
Why do I complain when I look up into
the sky down comes the rain
The rain that feeds the crops for food,
and gives water for drink and
prevents forest fires
Shall I complain when I have a job
just because someone there does not
like me?
Should I complain because someone in
the family is sick
atleast I have a doctor and health insurance
So as well meaning friends and family have
repeated to me so many times
Learn to be thankful for the bad times
For those times might be better than times to come
Issues in the future from which you would like to
gather yourself and run
Don't look down at the road and mumble that it is
bumpy—atleast the road is there
Do not despair for life is for those who grasp it
and hold tight…
never to give up the fight.
If I had a dream for a castle and and prince
that never came to save me –no worry
for I must go forth unsaved by the knight in
shining armor….I will reach for and save myself
gather myself, and go forward and handle the future come what
And be very, very thankful for the bad times….even for today.
prose and thoughts by
My New Year's Resolution–It's Gonna Be Great In 2008!!!
to improve my status in life!
I want to go in the direction of
Peace with my fellow man
I want to develop a clear and
concise plan
I will move in the direction of harmony with
all. But will not give up my self-respect
Because if I do, I have wasted this long, long up hill
Will you take my hand,
My fellow man?
Can we together rise,
up toward the heavenly skies to
bring down the fighting across the
Can we bring down the pain and suffering
in the lives of men, women, and children?
Can we find ways to stay the course, and
not have to live out our lives full of
remorse? From good deeds left undone,
from victories left not won?
Can you search deep within, and see the one true love
of mankind that will give us the answer
and the goal that is about to unfold in the
coming year?
Does every year new have to begin with
Can we shout in victory together, all man kind
of every race, creed and religion?
All of mankind of all lifestyles, and traditions
Can we this year….of 2008 be ready, be real,
and prepared to be GREAT?
What say you, my fellowman kind and womankind–Are we up for the challenge to participate in the year 2008!
Come forward, and do not fear, the end of the 2007 is drawing to an end.
I hope you will take the challenge and assist this beautiful world on which we reside to come to a mend and heal from deep inside.
You do not have to believe in the same God as I do.
Just place your foot, within your shoe and take just
one step forward.
Take another step forward toward your destiny.
There is a purpose for all of us on this globe called earth!
Do not be afraid to see your value, see your worth!
I will pray for you. I will pray for myself…
I will pray that the Almighty God above reveal his love to one and all! That you, your friends, and family and I will
receive joy, peace and prosperity in the coming year 2008!
Just do not forget to open the gate for the poor, the down trodden, the sick, and the weak.—
For those who have received much….much is required back to assist those who are yet on the road as pilgrims seeking salvation and peace.
May the God of all—The Alpha and Omega
the Beginning and the End —give you all that you need to succeed in 2008!
I resolve to be a help and not a hinderance on that road toward our goals of man-kinds success!
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Title: A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age
Author: Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman
Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1476766683, $27
Imprint: New York: Simon & Schuster, 2017
"The life and times of one of the foremost intellects of the twentieth century: Claude Shannon—the architect of the Information Age, whose insights stand behind every computer built, email sent, video streamed, and webpage loaded.
Claude Shannon was a groundbreaking polymath, a brilliant tinkerer, and a digital pioneer. He constructed a fleet of customized unicycles and a flamethrowing trumpet, outfoxed Vegas casinos, and built juggling robots. He also wrote the seminal text of the digital revolution, which has been called "the Magna Carta of the Information Age." His discoveries would lead contemporaries to compare him to Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton. His work anticipated by decades the world we'd be living in today—and gave mathematicians and engineers the tools to bring that world to pass.
In this elegantly written, exhaustively researched biography, Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman reveal Claude Shannon's full story for the first time. It's the story of a small-town Michigan boy whose career stretched from the era of room-sized computers powered by gears and string to the age of Apple. It's the story of the origins of our digital world in the tunnels of MIT and the "idea factory" of Bell Labs, in the "scientists' war" with Nazi Germany, and in the work of Shannon's collaborators and rivals, thinkers like Alan Turing, John von Neumann, Vannevar Bush, and Norbert Wiener.
And it's the story of Shannon's life as an often reclusive, always playful genius. With access to Shannon's family and friends, A Mind at Play brings this singular innovator and creative genius to life."
"Claude Shannon wrote the 'the Magna Carta of the Information Age' and conceived of the basic concept underlying all digital computers. Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman offer a long overdue, insightful, and humane portrait of this eccentric and towering genius." (Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs, The Innovators, and Einstein)
"An exceptionally elegant and authoritative portrait of a man of few words but many big ideas. Soni and Goodman's elucidations of Claude Shannon's theories are gems of conciseness and clarity, and their case for placing him in the same pantheon as Turing and von Neumann is compelling." (Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award)
"Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman have written a fascinating, readable, and necessary biography of a true American genius. This is the book that finally explains Claude Shannon's character and career as well as the context of his extraordinary life and times." (Jon Gertner, author of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation)
"An avid biography full of freewheeling curiosity and fun. It's a pleasure getting to know you, Claude Shannon!" (Siobhan Roberts, author of Genius at Play: The Curious Mind of John Horton Conway)
"Shannon was to information and communication what Newton was to physics. By following his curiosity through the playground of science, he discovered mathematical laws that govern our digital age. The Shannon I worked with comes alive in these pages." (Edward O. Thorp, author of A Man For All Markets and Beat The Dealer)
"At last a biography of a man who shaped the Information Age we live in, and a thinker who combined the playfulness of Richard Feynman with the genius of Albert Einstein. For anyone interested in living both a playful and a thoughtful life, there is no better model than Claude Shannon—and no better writing team than Soni and Goodman to have written the book on it." (Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Daily Stoic and The Obstacle Is The Way)
"A brilliant treatment of the life of Claude Shannon, one of the 20th century's most remarkable scientists in the field of information technology. This giant of a man launched the digital world we now inhabit, but his not the household name it deserves to be. Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman have corrected this with their superb new book presenting Shannon's amazing personal and professional life." (Professor Leonard Kleinrock, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, UCLA, and winner, 2007 National Medal of Science)
Tom is originally from Brooklyn N.Y but has spent his entire professional career in South Carolina, most recently as Head of Reference Services at the College of Charleston. As part of the Against the Grain and Charleston Conference team, he serves as the associate editor of the print ATG as well as the co-editor of the webpage. Tom's conference duties include coordinating the Penthouse Suite interviews as well as the conference poster sessions.
He received his MLS from the University of Buffalo, SUNY and a second master's in public administration from the College of Charleston and the Univ. of South Carolina. His wife Carol and he live in downtown Charleston and she is an artist and a tour guide offering historic walking tours of the city.


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Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno returned to practice Thursday, although he seemed to have a light workload. Moreno suffered a bruised right ankle on his 37th carry and 224th rushing yard Sunday night at New England.
Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman are expected to be ready in case Moreno's playing time is limited Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tight end Julius Thomas was limited in practice again Thursday. Thomas missed the New England game because of a knee sprain. If he can't play again this week, Virgil Green will handle the at-the-line blocking duty with Jacob Tamme playing the role of receiving tight end.


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Levi's Facebook page has the skinny on an awesome upcoming jeans event! If you have an old pair of jeans in good shape that you're willing to part with, you can trade in for a brand new pair of free Levi's Curve ID jeans.
Bonus: Janelle Monae and Bobbie Thomas will also be making appearances - all details below!
There are moments in our lives when things don't fit anymore. Starting at 10 AM on Friday, August 27th, stop by Bryant Park and bring something that doesn't fit (which will be donated to Goodwill) and at the same time, get something that does: a free pair of Levi's Curve ID jeans. New custom fits for women. Because hotness really does come in all shapes and sizes.
P.S. Songstress Janelle Monae will perform live and celebirty ...stylist Bobbie Thomas will be there to give you styling tips. Note: Admission is free and is first come first serve!
Levi's Wear What Fits Event
August 27
10:00am - 4:00pm
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6th Street at W 41st Street
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The Rules of the Game
"A dramatic fantasy" is the understated subtitle of Jean Renoir's withering critique of France's pre-WWII aristocracy. A probing portrait of an overheated week at a country chateau, The Rules of the Game might also be termed a dark comedy, a door-slamming bedroom farce, or a fatalistic tragedy. In scoring all those thematic bull's-eyes, Renoir (who also wrote the film) infused the tale with his trademark, seemingly effortless humanism while marrying the narrative to a groundbreaking use of deep focus, extended shots, and a roving camera. Quite simply one of the greatest films ever made. EXTRAS As bountiful as their subject: two documentaries on the filmmaker; audio commentary written by Renoir scholar Alexander Sesonske and read by Peter Bogdanovich; a discussion of the film's long-awaited restoration by its overseers, Jean Gaborit and Jacques Durand; and scene analyses.


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This is a nifty little thing to know, and one of those annoying little feckers that will torment you if you don't know how to change it 😈
Walsho recently asked for help on this and said that he'd come to me for help – no worries Walsho, smemon to the rescue.
In admin panel, go to Presentation > Theme Editor (anytime you change your theme, you'll have to do this).
Now click on 'Main Index Template' or 'index page' or something with the word 'index' in it, every theme is different.
Scroll down 'till you see the word time somewhere – STOP. (Here's what the start of my file looks like, the red bit is the bit you'll need to change).
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Simply translated, that bit in red = "1pm, 1st Jan 2008" or something like that.
Say you want your time/date to display as "2008, Jan 1st, 1300", you'd change that bit in red to;
<?php the_time("Y"); ?>, <?php the_time("M"); ?> <?php the_time("jS"); ?>, <?php the_time("g:i"); ?>
So basically you're only editing the values in " " inverted commas.
Note: you may also have to change this in 'page template' or anywhere else the time function is displayed, as wordpress can be contrary if times don't match up.
For a full list of values to put in those " " inverted commas, see the wordpress codex here.
WTF i hear you say Since when did smemon become a codemonkey! Well, i *did* say i was reading up ebooks and trying to code and design wordpress themes… so i guess i'm learning something 😈


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Alternative splicing
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Alternative splicing
We know that mRNA splicing occurs while transcription is in progress. But what about alternative splicing? Does it take place during transcription or after transcription has taken place? Thanks in advance!
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May be I am wrong but I believed that alternative splicing is the same thing that splicing. Only in alternative splicing, splicing is different in various types of cells. So the protein corresponding to the same gene will be different in lung and liver for instance.
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I can't believe I had never heard of, or tried this recipe before. I wanted to make something quick and chocolaty for the birthday party last weekend. I scanned my Pinterest board and decided to give these chocolate saltine bars a try. Four ingredients, and the blogger I pinned it from had nothing but excellent things to say. I got this recipe here.
Several people at the party had tried this dessert before (some coining it "Christmas Crack"), and others who had never tried it wanted the recipe. Here goes…
Toffee Chocolate Saltines (or crack, whichever you prefer) :)
1 cup unsalted butter (no margarine)
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
40 saltine crackers
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Lay a flat layer of crackers out on the foil. Melt the sugar and butter until a boil is reached. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and sugar is completely dissolved. Pour this mixture over the crackers and spread to coat evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes, toffee should be bubbling. After removing the pan from the oven, let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips, let them soften and melt, and then spread them into an even layer. Let cool and refrigerate until hardened. Peel back the bark and break into pieces.
You can now see why it was a crowd pleaser…butter, sugar, crackers with salt, and chocolate! This recipe makes a lot, so take this to a party or make it around the holidays. Your friends and family will thank you! Oh, and keep the toothpicks nearby!
Don't you think the title of "Christmas Crack" is a little more catchy??? You can find me on Pinterest here.


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Father's Day Tomahawk Steak Dinner
Father's day may be over but that doesn't mean you can't make your loved ones a delicious Tomahawk steak dinner!
We picked this bad boy up at the Cheese Boutique out in Etobicoke. We originally wanted to go there to pick up some artisanal cheese but was pleasantly surprised when we found out this place was actually a grocery store too! We honestly expected to go in and only see cheese based on the name lol.
This place was like whole foods, but better because things weren't crazily overpriced but you can tell the quality of their food was good. What really impressed us was while we were shopping, a guy came around and offered us espresso. The first thing that came to mind was "Do we have to pay for this?" but it didn't seem like it would cost us anything so we just went for it. Nothing makes us feel more special than having espresso while grocery shopping, especially when it comes served to you in a saucer with a little shortbread cookie! How cute 🙂
They even came around with free sorbet after! This place was awesome. We got to sample all the cheeses and cured meats too. Love it.
Anyways, we ended up leaving the store with quite a number of things, the Tomahawk steak being one of them.
We prepared the steak using the reverse sear method that we learned from Serious Eats and it turned out delicious! The key is to generously season the steak with freshly ground pepper and coarse sea salt. It may seem like a lot of salt on the steak but trust us, it's not!
We cooked the steak at 200F until the internal temperature was 120F since we wanted to cook the steak 10-15 degrees less than the final temperature of the steak we wanted. This is because we still have to sear the steak on a very hot cast iron pan and we don't want to risk overcooking it. Since we were aiming for a medium-rare steak, we took the steak out at around 135F.
Steak Doneness
Remove from heat at this Temperature
Final Cooked Temperature
130 to 135°F
130 to 140°F
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We finished the steak off in a smoking cast iron pan, searing each side for about 1 minute or so or until a nice crust develops. Once you are about to sear the final side of your steak, toss in the butter, rosemary, and garlic clove and generously baste your steak with the butter mixture. Take the steak out when the internal temperature is about 5 degrees below your desired final cooking temp as the steak will still continue to cook while it is resting. Allow the steak to rest with a tin foil over it for about 5-10 mins. After it rests, cut and serve immediately.
- Tomahawk steak (any cut of steak will do really)
- generous seasoning of coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves of elephant garlic, lightly crushed
- 2 tbsp butter
- Preheat the oven to 200F. Meanwhile, pat the steak dry with some paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Generously season the steak with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. You shouldn't be able to see too much red on the meat after you season it.
- Once the oven is at 200F, put the steak in the oven. Depending on the thickness of your steak, the cooking time will vary. Check every half hour until the internal temperature is about 10-15 degrees below your desired final cooking temperature.
- Take the steak out of the oven and throw it onto a smoking hot cast iron pan coated with oil with a high smoking point (e.g. peanut oil, avocado oil, etc).
- Sear each side for about a minute or until there's a nice crust developed.
- Do this for all sides of the steak. Once you reach the final side, add in your butter, rosemary, and garlic. Tilt the pan to the side so that all the butter and herbs collect to one side and generously baste the steak with the rosemary/garlic infused butter.
- Take the steak out of the pan and cover with a tin foil tent and allow to rest for about about 5-10 minutes. Then, carve and serve.


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5 simple productivity tips
Too much work and not enough time? Here are five simple productivity tips you can start doing today.
Switch to airplane mode
Now, of course, you can't do this all the time. But, there are enormous benefits to be had by banishing your notifications, if only for a few hours. And it's not just your phone. Look at your schedule at the beginning of the week and chose a day, or half-day, two hours, or whatever you can spare – to cut yourself off from distractions. That means restricted internet, no email, no texts, and no phone calls.
Studies suggest that it takes, on average, 23 minutes to get back on track from a distraction, so spend just a little time without any and watch your productivity skyrocket!
Just get it done
Now this may seem controversial to many, but I am going to say it: sometimes, done is better than perfect.
Yes, we should all strive to do the best work we can, and it's fair to say that with enough time, a lot of work could be improved – but that's exactly it, we don't always have the time.
Not on the job, obviously, but the night before. Our quality of sleep has an enormous impact on our productivity levels. In fact, lack of sleep has been shown to have the same impact on cognitive function as being over the drink-drive limit – impairing memory function, blurring judgement and increasing stress levels. So when you go to bed tonight, turn off the iPad, banish the nighttime book and get some zzzzzz.
No more meetings…
…well only for one day a week. Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz introduced "No Meeting Wednesdays" to his startup company Asana, and calls it "an invaluable tool" when it comes to productivity. Imposing a company-wide ban on meetings, just for one day a week, helps to make sure that everybody from managers and directors to customer service and sales reps have a least one day in the diary that is entirely free from scheduled commitments.
Save the best 'til last
This one is really simple – draw up your list of tasks for the day or week and prioritise them in order of the ones you want to do the least. Then simply strap in and plough through your to-do list.
Doing your least favourable tasks first, cuts down on procrastination and helps to alleviate stress at the end of the working day or week, as the only tasks left to do are ones that you consider to be either easy or enjoyable.


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After selling out in San Francisco and New York, Culture Amp is bringing its Culture x Design unconference to Melbourne
Join leading thinkers from Slack, Deloitte and Culture Amp to learn about how you can design a company culture that drives innovation and productivity with motivated and engaged employees.
Better still, the day is designed to be interactive with an 'unconference' format. Get involved by joining a discussion or leading one of your own. Share your current challenges and offer insights to others.
We believe in the power of collective knowledge and we're excited about exploring people and culture with you.
The event is designed for:
Program is subject to change.
More speaker and ticket info coming soon! For announcements and updates follow us @cultureamp or sign up to our mailing list
All organisers, sponsors and attendees are required to follow the conference Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing a harassment-free, professional and welcoming environment for all attendees.


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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
7:00 pm at the Clarke Theatre
Join us in celebrating mathematical and scientific excellence in Middle School children. Annual Cooke awards presentation provides certificates and medals to students who have strong marks in science or math as well as demonstrated kindness to their fellow students. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.


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Traveling as a couple is a dream for so many of us, but travelling with your significant other?
Sounds perfect, doesn't it?
You get to experience all these incredible places and moments of wonder with them, you get to make memories to share and pass down to any potential children or grandchildren you might have.
Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?
The main consensus is, that travelling with your other half will make or break you as a couple.
Many couples head off into the sunset with grand ideas and all the best intentions, only to get as far as their first destination before they're wondering what went wrong.
But don't worry, if you're planning to travel as a couple then it isn't doomed to fail. What to Do When You Fall Sick
Many couples come out of the other end of their adventures stronger and closer than they were before.
Traveling as a couple
Remember – if you're planning on traveling you need to invest in travel medical insurance.
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Read on for some handy tips for traveling couples.
Traveling as a couple Plan for some Personal time
But you're traveling together, why would you want to spend time apart?
Well, the truth is having your own time to yourself and enjoying your own personal space is one of the best ways to keep the peace!
Alone time is imperative when traveling, even if it's just for a couple of hours.
Regardless of how much you love each other, you need to be able to spend a few hours apart here and there to take stock and breathe a little.
Travelling can sometimes be intense and there will be stressful moments.
Besides, you significant other might come across a new place for you both to eat at or visit while they're out for the afternoon.
Compromise is the Word While Traveling as a couple
Everyone has their own ideas of how to spend their time, just because you're travelling together doesn't mean you're going to agree on every activity.
You need to make plans that work for both of you which sometimes means making little sacrifices here and there – and as long as your partner does this in return, there'll be no contention or bitter ammunition for a future argument.
Be patient With Each Other
Everyone has different breaking points and even though you're close at some point one of you will hit yours.
Travelling comes with many challenges and all kinds of hiccups can happen along your journey, so when something bad happens it's our instinctive reaction to blame those closest to us.
Try to work as a team and overcome the issues together.
If you feel you're patience wearing thin, communicate – let them know before everything boils over.
Try something new
You know what each other likes. But you're in a new country and experiencing it together, so take the plunge and try something new.
Something you can both look back on, laugh and smile about.
Heading to a nudist beach, a wine tasting evening, paragliding or even diving off a waterfall.
You'll be amazed at how brave and strong you feel when you're trying something new with someone you love.


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Sunday, 3 March 2019
One of the top contestants of 'Nepal Idol', Nepalese singing sensation, Nishan Bhattarai is known as the 'First Runner Up' of this reality show. With the title of 'first runner-up' the production team handover winning prize of 15 Lakhs. He is currently set to go for world music tour and he has to work with AP1 TV for one year. Buddha Lama won the title and Pratap Das the 'Second Runner UP'. The final of the show was held in Quatar in a stadium with hundreds of thousands of Nepalese who have been there for work.
Guide of the month: January 2018
Traveling gives us the opportunity to disconnect from our regular life. You get to forget your problems/issues for a few weeks, it can also help you figure things out that you would not have understood without the distance traveling can give you. We all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, going away alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are for you. Like the saying says: we never know what we have until we lose it.
Another great benefit is the relaxation you get to do. It's nice to live life to its fullest and enjoy a stress free time with yourself. Going on vacation lets us recharge our "batteries" by disconnecting us from our regular life. When we come back we feel invigorated and we are happy to be back in our day to day routine. It's a very good stress remover that has a lot more to give than most people are willing to accept.
Traveling increases our knowledge and widens our perspective. To view new customs, different ways of living is fantastic for the mind. It gives us a new perspective about life and especially our life, it can help us change some of our habits or even create new ones. When I travel I usually make it a point to try new food, some cultures don't have fries in their diet and they are all skinny, others use spices to give taste and not oils or fats. Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting. You also need to visit exotic new places and discover what this wonderful world has to offer.


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Assessment Academy
The Academy for Assessment of Student Learning offers HLC member institutions a four-year sequence of events and interactions that are focused on student learning, targeted at accelerating and advancing efforts to assess and improve student learning, and designed to build institution-wide commitment to assessment of student learning. In 2011, Williston State College began participating in the Assessment Academy. The Instructional Effectiveness Team, also known as AQIP 1 Helping Students Learn, plays a key role in managing the Assessment Academy Project. Listed below is the different groups that have or will attend Assessment Academy events.
The first team went to the Higher Learning Commission meeting in October 2010. The result of this meeting is that WSC became a member of the Assessment Academy.
Team Members
Kim Weismann
Derek VanderMolen
Buck Dannar
Pam Gardner
The second team attended the Assessment Academy in June 2011. The meeting was our first as a member of the Assessment Academy. During the three days, the team listened to HLC members and mentors outline the assessment process. The primary benefit and result from the meeting was the initial setup of WSC's assessment plan.
Team Members
Matt Peterson
Patrick Hatlestad
Jim Stout
Steven Grunenwald
Lance Olson
Diane Anderson
Bruce Dannar
Wanda Meyer
The third team attended the Results Forum in June, 2015. Institutional Teams received consultation and critique from mentors, networked and shared best practices with other institutions.
Tentative Team Members
Ryan Avery
Derek VanderMolen
Matt Peterson
Robert Benson
* For additional information regarding the assessment process within the Instructional Division CLICK HERE*


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I received some beautiful pictures of 3 cooks (and food designers) from Zurich. They chose the most imperfect Table Talks dinner plates to serve their beautiful and delicious dishes. The imperfections give an extra dimension to the overall picture These dishes are their inspiration for the next pop-up restaurants they're opening or running in the city.
Photographer: Fabian Häfeli
Food: Nils Osborn, Timo Oberenger, Claudio Brecht


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Crossing The Lines By Richard Doster a Review By Author Fran Lewis
Never judge a man by the color of his skin, the way he wears his hair or the clothes on his back, but by his soul. Words to live by as stated by the late Dr. Martin Luther King. We need to build an air of trust and understanding in order to live together. This brings me to my review of Crossing the Line by Richard Doster.
As the book opens we meet sports reporter Jack Hall who uproots his family and moves to Atlanta taking a job writing for the Atlanta Constitution and moves his family south. This is the first step to many life changing experiences and new friendships that would forever create a history of their own. Starting out as a sportswriter, the editor of his paper asks him to do a piece about an incident that happened in Montgomery, Alabama. Little does he know that this was not just any incident but one that would change the way people throughout the state of Alabama and the United States would view people of other races. Rosa Parks, a seamstress by one simple act, of refusing to give up her seat to a white person in the front of the bus, and sit in the back, started a chain of events that not only rocked Montgomery but the entire nation. Jack Hall, asked by his boss, to go to Montgomery and meet with Martin King a young pastor, to find out more about what happened and to bring back a story.
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Taking that story and expanding it into more than just a newspaper piece was Jack Hall's dream. Dalton Dorsey, another member of the Atlanta Constitution staff had the same dream. Together, they met with Martin King, the senior Martin Luther King and members of their churches and congregations and wrote an article so powerful and so compelling that Life Magazine printed it and the world learned of what was happening not only in Montgomery, Alabama but also to all people of other races in many walks of life.
As Jack Hall interviewed and met with Martin King I could hear his voice resonating in my head the words he spoke came to life. Rosa Parks helped start a movement so great that everyone respects and remembers the bus boycott and the impact it made not only in Montgomery but also everywhere in our country.
But, Jack Hall did not stop there. He had a vision just like Dr. King. With the aide of his new neighbors, who were predominantly white, and his friend Dalton Dorsey, they would create their own magazine with their own brand of journalism.
When Martin King met with Jack Hall when the courts decided in their favor, they both took a ride with many others in the buses for the first time and wherever they wanted. A great start but only the beginning for the people of Montgomery and the end of segregation. Not only would they eliminate it on buses but in the schools and other places too. One woman standing for her right to sit where she wanted, one day, December 5, 1955, and the entire world would see and hear what we should have known all along. Segregation is wrong.
But, the fight just started and more homes would be burned and more lives would be lost before this was over. From Little Rock Arkansas and the fight for integration in the schools, to the riots in the streets and the bombings of homes this book leads us through a difficult time for everyone. Change is hard and often comes at a price.
Martin Luther King Jr., Sam Phillips the founder and creator of Sam's Records and the man who introduced us to the Blues, Rock n' Roll and Elvis. The man who realized who Elvis really was and where he came from. This book Describes the day the first Negro students were supposed to come to Central High and start the process of integration. The nightmare when 17young children were supposed enter Little Rock Central High and the protests, angry mobs that and courts that would prevent them from getting what is so rightfully theirs: an education.
Jack Hall, Dalton Dorsey, Alan Emerson, Flannery O'Connor, Percy Sutton, Chris Hall and Ansley and so many others who believed in what Dr. King did and what Rosa Parks had started.
Three men-one-goal-one changes to create change: You can't force people to change as the author states, you can only try to inspire it and they will love you forever. That is what Hall and Dorsey did to change the thinking of their wives, children and their community. What Sam Phillips did for music, what Harper Lee and Flannery O'Connor did for literature and so many more- makes us remember that this is America and we are all Americans and we did not get there by the color of our skin. Dr. King had a dream that all people of every race and creed would have the same freedoms and live together in peace. He believed in non-violence and reason. If we could translate his dreams and what Hall and Dorsey and so many more succeeded in doing to those in the countries that are presently at war and create a World of Beauty Magazine geared to showing how great this planet it, maybe they would appreciate the land where they live and embrace it, not destroy it.
Crossing the line opened the lines of communication and helped filter out misconceptions about people, and started a dialogue of hope and understanding between Blacks and Whites and all people. Although we are not completely there as we can tell by the situation throughout the world, perhaps in the future we will not have to deal with hate and hate crimes and we will learn tolerance and understanding try to embrace our differences and cultures.
This book should be on the shelf of every college, high school, elementary and public library. It should be the required reading of children in every school. I learned so much about what happened during a time that I grew up that I did not know about. I would highly recommend this book as a must read.


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The 2016 North West Inter Club League is getting underway for its third year with 2015 League winners Faughan Valley getting the defense of their title underway against Greeencastle and with the eight clubs involved looking to win the coveted title it looks like being a close contest in the qualification rounds in both sections.
Section 1 - Faughan Valley, Redcastle, Buncrana and Greencastle.
Round 1 Matches - Faughan Valley v Greencastle; Buncrana v Redcastle to be completed by 19th June.
Round 2 Matches - Redcastle v Faughan Valley; Greencastle v Buncrana to be completed by 24th July.
Round 3 Matches - Greencastle v Redcastle; Faughan Valley v Buncrana to be completed by 21st August.
Section 2 - North West, Foyle, Roe Park and Ballyliffin.
Round 1 Matches - Roe Park v Ballyliffin; North West v Foyle to be completed by 19th June.
Round 2 Matches - Ballyliffin v North West; Foyle v Roe Park to be completed by 24th July.
Round 3 Matches - Ballyliffin v Foyle; North West v Roe Park to be completed by 21st August.
While The Danske Bank sponsored Open Stableford played at Foyle on Saturday, attracted a very good entry with the competitors enjoying a glorious day.
Stevie Moore (15) returning to the winners rostrum with a fine score of 41 points, with the inform John Lafferty (15) claiming the runners up accolade a further point adrift, Niall McGuinness (6) finished in third place on 39 points.
The Gross winner after a break of tie finish was Stephen Martin after he scored 37 points.
Chris Lynch (7) with 20 points claimed the back nine after a BOT finish and Monica Smith (21) with 38 points was the Ladies winner.
The Friday Open went to Martin Kivelehan (6) after he scored 44 points.
Sean Meenan (17) with 41 points was second after a break of tie finish and Dane McCafferty (17) with 41 points was third.
The Sunday competition saw Conor McNally, Cormac Cassidy and Gareth McCourt were all winners.
The Confined Over 50's went to John J Logue (16) after he scored 44 points and Charlie Haslett (18) with 40 points was runner up.
Foyle Golf Centre/Club are running an introduction to golf summer camp for Boys and Girls 8-16 years of age with parent participation very welcome throughout the summer months he got underway last night and will continue every Tuesday night thereafter until the end of August. For more information call 02871352222.
Competitions get underway today (Wednesday) with the Summer Trophy sponsored by Bailey Waste, the Friday Open and the Total Golf 2 Day Open takes place on Saturday and Sunday.


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Legal Accounting & Practice Management
The unique needs of law firm accounting require constant interaction between your billing and accounting areas. Case costs, retainers, invoice payments, etc. affect both billing and accounting balances. When you use separate systems for practice management and accounting, you invariably end up with multiple challenges. A single, integrated practice management and accounting system improves profitability, strengthens compliance, and gives you peace of mind.


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Using bathroom chair chair in your bathroom is sometimes needed because bathroom isn't just utilized to bath. Sometimes you dress and have cosmetics in the bathroom as well. That's why if you do not have something to sit on during your time in your bathroom, probably you will end up sitting on the toilet. That is why prepare yourself to sit such as a bathroom bench. Bathroom bench is very unique and very beneficial. It has long shape and beneath the seat, you may even add storage components like basket or drawers. It is possible to add pillows and cushions at the bench so that sitting on it may even be comfy.
Wicker: it is also a common material employed for vanity seats. It is more comfortable choice as opposed to the benches that are produced from metal or wood, especially whenever the seat and back is cushioned. However, it needs more maintenance to keep the fiber. This material is less susceptible to damage from water and humidity. Plastic: plastic is also less vulnerable to damages for water, even cheaper, rather than mind to be in touch with water. But, this stuff is less styling compared to other substances for vanity seats.
Why is it that we even have to buy a new free standing bathroom cabinets if we could always use the still-good-old-one? Yes, note. A good state means it does not have any hole in a single or more than one sides (or we can always layer that using a few woods, too!) . Scratches continue to be okay because we're going to do just two things to it. The 2 things will need some paint, paint brush, and also some easy ornament we adore. Before doing this, be sure we've washed the inside parts so that the stain, dust, or woods-left won't be there while we perform our work. Now, ready for some carpenter period?
A modern toilet is always connected to a minimalist style. In fact, you can add more wall art for toilets into the contemporary bathroom so that it looks more appealing and comfy. There are some very simple notion to create a modern bathroom more arty.
Small bathroom sink cupboard makes the homeowner must think twice about the way to keep the items in it. Sometimes it can be quite tough to keep matters under the faucet well-organized. That is why you need to read 5 tips to arrange it in this article. First thing that you should do is choosing and sorting things that you will utilize rather than. There will always be died things in it and you ought to eliminate it. It is better for your space and to your addiction.
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April 17, 2014: NYSUT, Asm. Dinowitz, spousal care givers, federal Medicaid waiver
April 17, 2014
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Susan Arbetter speaks with newly minted NYSUT President Karen Magee about Governor Cuomo and APPRs. Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz discusses the National Popular Vote legislation in New York. United Hospital Fund's (UHF) Carol Levine says spousal care givers may need more help. UHF's President James Tallon explains the federal $8B Medicaid waiver.


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These homemade confetti poppers are a TON of fun for kids, and adults too, of all ages! They're quick and easy to make, and they launch confetti high up into the air with a satisfying "POP!" The best part is you can decorate them however you want for any parties, BBQs and other fun occasions. This project and picture was found on Design Dazzle.
What You'll Need:
Directions- head to Design Dazzle
This drink was in a Family Fun magazine a few years ago. When poured carefully, this makes a red, white and blue drink for any star-spangled occasion. It separates by using the drink with the highest sugar content on the bottom, and the least on top. Image and recipe found on Food.
Ingredients- (for 1 glass)
Directions- head to Food.
This paper plate lady liberty hat is perfect for the kids to make and wear for any patriotic holidaty! This craft was found on Tutus & Tea Parties.
Directions- head to Tutus & Tea Parties.
If you are planing on serving ice cream at your BBQ, why not make it a little more festive with these Patriotic Cones. These take only minutes to put together and will look great as your table centerpiece! We garuntee everyone will love eating them! This recipe was found on Noble Pig.
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This paper chain American flag is so easy to make with the kids and will look awesome hung anywhere! This craft and picture was found on She Knows.
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Just in time for the 4th of July, we've made a super cute Firecracker popsicle-inspired top! This craft and picture was found on I Love to Create.
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DIY red, white and blue hard candy and patriotic star shaped lollipops. This recipe and picture was found on Happiness is Homemade.
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Xbox One's first major update coming February 11, second due on March 4 ahead of Titanfall release
The first major update for Microsoft's flagship games console will arrive on February 11, with a second update specifically scheduled to arrive ahead of Titanfall's release due to arrive on March 4.
The first will introduce the ability to see and manage the storage space on the device, as well as placing a battery life indicator (for connected controllers) directly on the home screen. It also adds the ability to use a USB keyboard with an Xbox One too, as well as fixing some stability issues and introducing other new but as-yet undisclosed features, the company said.
The second update will arrive on March 4 and will focus on improving the party and mulitplayer aspects of the system in preparation for the launch of Titanfall, which goes on sale on March 11 in the US and from March 13 in Europe.
It's good to see Microsoft working at fixing some of the bugs with the Xbox One, as well as trying to ensure it has its multiplayer ducks in a row before one of the biggest launches for the system so far. A broken multiplayer experience on day one wouldn't go down well with fans, and will likely not help in its battle against Sony's PlayStation 4.
➤ Xbox One Keeps Getting Better [Xbox.com]
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text: Jeff Rich has pretty much occupied the Stevens Pass parking lot the entire month of December, coming home only for a Christmas gathering, do some laundry 😉 and restock on food. Then he was back at what he does best, getting after the goods the Cascades bring us more often than not. If you follow the site, you know that even on a bad year in the Cascades, Jeff Rich, finds and slays epic powder! However, this season his hard work from last year has paid off, by not leaving his home stomping grounds. This is a compilation video of some fantastic skiing he and a bunch of other friends captured this past DUMPcember, so be sure to check it out! Photo above was captured by our bro Jameson Florence. To see more photos and keep up with our daily fun, visit our fb site HERE.


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Neil Davidge
As co-writer and key sonic facilitator on the lauded Massive Attack albums Mezzanine, 100th Window and Heligoland, Bristol, England's Neil Davidge has been integral in birthing some of the most arresting and innovative sounds of the Nineties and Noughties. He has also enjoyed a parallel career composing for Film and Television. His early venture into the world of film scoring included The Storm That Brought You To Me, from Louis Leterrier's 2010 fantasy film Clash Of the Titans, and his co-write score for Trouble The Water, a moving study of Hurricane Katrina victims that won the 'Best Documentary' gong at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Following that, Neil won over an entirely new audience in 2012 with Microsoft / 343 Industries – the company behind famed multi-million-selling franchise Halo – who commissioned him to write the score for the quantum leap in fun-filled alien slaughter that is Halo 4. The soundtrack went on to sell over 90,000 albums, 120,000 downloads and was the highest charting game soundtrack ever in the US billboard charts.
The stellar success of Halo 4 resulted in further movie score work including the 2014 Henrik Ruben Genz movie Good People starring Kate Hudson and James Franco, the Tom Green directed Monsters: Dark Continent and the 2015 Canal Plus 10-part thriller TV series Spotless starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams which launched as a UK Netflix exclusive in July 2016. In 2017 Neil scored several highly coveted BBC1 dramas including the Anthony Horowitz TV series New Blood, the BBC four-part drama In The Dark, and new 2018 Jim Sturgess/ Agyness Deyne pre-apocalyptic thrilled Hard Sun. Most recently, Neil scored both series of the Jez Butterworth, Sky Atlantic / Amazon Prime 10-part epic dark Roman drama Britannia and the BBC's documentary series' Earth from Space and 8 Days: To the Moon and Back.
Neil was born in Bristol, England in 1962. As a teenager he loved to paint, creating both fine-art works and more abstract pieces. Prior to studying graphic design at Brunel Technical College, he became enamoured with the late 1970's UK punk and reggae scenes and began painting likenesses of the Banshees' Siouxsie Sioux and the dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, amongst others.
Having learned guitar in line with the punk DIY ethic of the time, Neil later embarked upon long hours of alchemical, 'suck-it-and-see' experimentation during which time he learned the complex but rewarding art of sound recording. Happily, he was in situ at Bristol's Coach House Studios when famed trip-hop act Portishead recorded parts of their debut album Dummy there between 1991-1994, and in 1996, he hooked-up with Massive Attack on The Hunter, a song for the Batman Forever soundtrack that featured Everything But The Girl vocalist Tracey Thorn. That same year, Massive Attack won a 'Best Dance Act' Brit Award, cementing a working relationship with Neil Davidge that would continue for some 17 years.
It was Massive Attack's stately, cinematic sound – together with Neil's longstanding affinity with visual mediums that lent his scoring for film, TV and advertising an air of inevitability. After auteur Luc Besson approached Neil and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack to commission music for his martial arts thriller Unleashed, a swathe of other, attractively varied coups followed. Among them were scores for the films Bullet Boy and Battle In Seattle, advertising campaigns for Jaguar and Adidas, and Neil's collaboration with Snoop Dogg while scoring music for In Prison My Whole Life, a feature documentary about US death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal.
It's an impressive résumé as it stands, but it's his score for the release of Halo 4 – the latest incarnation of the wildly successful gaming franchise – that Neil Davidge is understandably most excited about. This, after all, is the video game franchise that has already sold over 40 million copies and generated some $2 billion of merchandising revenue. The game whose worldwide community of fans is known as the 'Halo Nation and the game that has spawned a series of much loved comic books, and anime films. Some would say it is… THE GAME.
"To be honest, I can't think about all that", laughs Neil. "If I did I might go mad! I just have to concentrate on the music and hope that, if it moves me, then fans will get a similar feeling. If they do, I'll have done my job."
Neil Davidge, April 2012.
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|Vertigo Films
Director: Tom Green
Producer: Scoot McNairy, Gareth Edwards, Rory Aitken, Allan Niblo, Rupert Preston, Ben Pugh, James Richardson
Starring: Joe Dempsie, Johnny Harris, Nicholas Pinnock, Parker Sawyers, Kyle Soller, Jesse Nagy, Jeff Hill
|Film 360
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Producer: Ed Cathel III, Ben Forkner, Thomas Gammeltoft, Eric Kranzler, Avi Lerner, Tobey Macguire
Starring: James Franco, Kate Hudson, Tom Wilkinson, Omar Sy
|CLASH OF THE TITANS (Additional Music)
|Warner Bros Pictures
Director: Louis Leterrier
Producer: Kevin De La Noy, Basil Iwanyk,
Starring: Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Gemma Arterton
|Summit Entertainment
Director: Paul McGuigan
Producers: Bruce Davey, William Vince, Glenn Williamson
Starring: Dakota Fanning
|GOMMORAH (Soundtrack)
|Fandango Films
Director: Matteo Garrone
Producers: Domenico Procacci
|TROUBLE THE WATER (with Robert Del Naja)
|Elsewhere Films
Director: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin
Producers: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin
Writer: Frank Cottrel Boyce
Starring: Eddie Marson, Omid Djallili
|Sundance Film Festival Best Documentary
|BATTLE IN SEATLLE (with Robert Del Naja)
|Hyde Park Ents
Director: Stuart Townsend
Producer: Stuart Townsend, Mary Aloe, Maxine Remillard, Kirk Shaw
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriquez, Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron
|Fandango Films
Director: Marc Evans, Livia Guiggioli, Nick Goodwin-Self
Producer: Christine Langan
Starring: Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson
|MIAMI VICE (soundtrack)
|Universal Pictures
Director: Michael Mann
Producers: Michael Mann, Pieter Jan Brugge
Starring: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx
|UNLEASHED (with Massive Attack)
|Europa Corp
Director: Louis Leterrier
Producers: Luc Besson, Steve Chasman, Jet Li
Starring: Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins
| BBC Films
Director: Saul Dibb
Producers: Mark Boothe, Ruth Caleb, Paul Hamann
Starring: Ashley Walters, Jamie Winstone
|BLADE II (soundtrack)
|New Line Cinema
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Producer: Peter Frankfurt, Patrick J. Plamer, Wesley Snipes
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman
|Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Producer: Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan Mcgregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent
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|Vertigo Films / Amazon Studios / Sky
Creators: Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth, James Richardson
Producer: Rick McCallum, Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Starring: David Morrissey, Kelly Reilly
|BBC Studios
Director: Anthony Philipson
Producer: James Van Der Pool
|BBC Studios
Director: Barney Revill
Producer: Justin Anderson
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor
|Euston Films / BBC One
Directors: Brian Kirk, Nick Rowland, Richard Senior
Producer: Hugh Warren
Starring: Jim Sturgess, Agyness Deyn
|BBC / Eleventh Hour Films
Directors: Anthony Philipson, Bill Eagles
Producer: Eve Gutierrez
Starring: Mark Strepan, Ben Tavassoli
Director: Pascal Chaumeil, Colin Teague, China Moo-Young
Producer: Moritz Polter, Hugh Warren
Executive Producer: Rola Bauer, Jonas Bauer, Suzanne Berger
Starring: Marc-Andre Grondin, Denis Menochet
|LUTHER (Title music, Massive Attack)
Director: Sam Miller, Brian Kirk, Stephan Schwartz
Producer: Katie Swinden
Starring: Idris Elba


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Eastbourne Umbrella
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This Eastbourne Umbrella is the ideal size to store in your bag for those cloudy days. It has a simple folding mechanism with a hoop on the handle to carry. The umbrella comes in blue or red and both have a logo with a love heart and 'Eastbourne' printed on them.
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Promoafrica project
Promoafrica is a project born in 2008, with the mission to select and form future professional football players from African origin. After starting the project in the Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Nigeria, Promoafrica is already present in seven countries of this continent and has proven a constant growth of its volume of activity, which has lead it to become a reference in the African market.
Currently, more than two hundred schools and fifty African clubs, mantain a collaborative relationship with Promoafrica and the work done over the past two seasons has already paid off, with a total of 12 professional players already under contract in European teams. Promoafrica starts 2010 consolidating its activity through its own club an and academy founded by the same company.
The biggest asset of Promoafrica, is its large selection program. This process includes three filters of selection, before the players are allowed to travel to Europe.
The first screening is done throughout the entire continent by a team of over thirty African scouts and their network of information, and is supervised by the General Coordinator for Africa and several European coaches, selected by the company.
The second screening takes place once the members of the Technical Committee travel to the different African countries under guidance and supervision of the General Coordinator of the project and the Sports Director of Promoafrica. They make the next selection of players, among the 20.000 talents observed in the first part of the screening.
Once these two filters have been applied, a selection of players fly to Burkina Faso to take part in a ten day training camp and are scouted by representatives of European clubs. The owners and directors of Promoafrica take part in this process and together with the Technical Committee, make the last decisions about the future of the players. The will of Promoafrica is to control the best young players of the continent and to have the best information regarding the emerging talents. For that, the company maintains a close relationship with the national coaches of each country.
The different age-groups of the selected players, lead us to proceed in two different lines of work. The U19's are able to go to a professional team, while the U17's finish their formation in Africa in academies controlled by Promoafrica.
There are many countries with clubs interested in those players. Through agreements with agents from different football markets, Promoafrica offers the possibility to introduce these players in those countries. Through its Academy in Africa, Promoafrica has the economical and federative rights of the players chosen in the final phase of the screening. Once in a professional club, our company assesses and represents those players and guarantees them their own well-being and comfort.
Promoesport, as a great players' agency in Spain, is responsible to promote and give a boost to this Project, laying the professional structure needed to discover these African talents.
The General Coordinator of the Project, at the request of the Technical Committee, is responsible to watch over the proper working of all the integral parts of the Project as to guarantee the best possible result.
As a company, Promoesport has over eight years experience and more than 75 players as clients. We brought players such as Uche, Felipe Melo and Diego Alves to Spain.
With Promoafrica we are looking to maximize the football potential of the African continent, applying the European knowledge and methods to the local development in each of the countries we work in. We cannot forget the spectacular explosion of African football over the last years.
We have the conviction that Africa offers a new universe of business to the football world. The demographic potential, the fact that we are pioneers and have laid down a well structured line of work, suggest big opportunities with young and ambitious players, who can turn around the current football market. From Promoafrica we are sure that with the "know how" we have acquired and the distribution channels we have established, in the next few years, we'll have excellent sportive and financial performances.


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The girls each received nail polish in their stockings. They were eager to paint their nails on their own so the day after our celebration when Jackson was napping we pulled out the nail polish and I let them at it. It was a bit messy but they loved it!
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|Her nail polish is a light pink and she declared that we needed to go to the store and get a dark pink so it would show up better.
|Cleaning off the old polish. Almost 4 years old.
|Waiting for dry nails.


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Vickiy VanBeek is a district team coach with the Washington State Leadership Academy. Having retired from Kennewick School District in July 2013, her diverse and rewarding educational career has spanned over 30 years.
Southgate Elementary in Kennewick served as a starting and ending point for Vickiy's traditional career in education as she began there as a first grade teacher finished there as the principal. The years in between included such roles as a reading specialist, an ESD and district director of professional development, curriculum faculty and Masters in Teaching coordinator at Washington State University Tri-Cities, and a middle school principal.
Vickiy actively participated in the Teacher Principal Evaluation (TPEP) Project as an evaluator, evaluatee, and AWSP trainer. She has extensive GLAD and PLC training and experiences. She has been an active member of both AWSP and SEWASA throughout her career, and was honored with a SEWASA/Region 123 Student Achievement Leadership Award in 2008.
Vickiy earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wyoming and her master's degree from Central Washington University. She looks forward to working in partnership with district teams to identify successes, goals, challenges, obstacles, and collaboratively plan appropriate actions.


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Do you feel like your work never ends? Like you just can't keep up with everything?
Most teachers do. After all, your classroom time is only part of your work day. Then you have tests and papers to grade, meetings to attend, and a classroom that constantly needs to be organized. How is a busy teacher supposed to handle it all?
Read on for 8 tips that could save time in your day!
At the beginning of the year, explain class guidelines for going to the restroom, turning in homework, and asking questions during class. Then, enforce policies consistently.
If you didn't start off the year with clear rules, give yourself a fresh start tomorrow. Aim for fewer disruptions than you had the day before. It won't change overnight. But eventually, you'll get the benefit of smoother teaching and more class time.
Constant interruptions drag out your work. Of course, you'll never have a completely distraction-free environment—especially at school. But you can take some steps to minimize interruptions.
Start with simple things like not checking your e-mail or text messages. If you're at home, shut off the TV and log off social media. These "little" things can drain your time before you notice.
Also, try working in a location that makes concentration easy (or easier) for you. Sometimes working near a messy closet or a sink full of dirty dishes can sidetrack our minds. So figure out the place that helps you focus.
Always tackle high-priority tasks first, even if they take longer. Getting these jobs out of the way will help you feel more productive and less stressed.
Practice this advice: "If you touch it, take care of it." Time gets lost when you start a project—only to leave it and work on something else.
Case in point: You might not be able to grade all your students' essays or tests in one sitting, especially if you have a large class. But if you start grading a paper, finish that one before starting another task. This habit eliminates wasted time when you start reading a student's work, get interrupted, and have to read it over to remember your train of thought.
It's simple. Start a timer for 25 minutes, work until the timer goes off, and give yourself a 5-minute break. Then, repeat.
Just having the time limit will keep you focused. And you'll feel more motivated to work when you have a break to look forward to.
Your focus at school is helping your students learn. But it's easy to commit to more and more other responsibilities—until you don't have time for what's most important.
Never feel guilty about protecting your family time or your class prep time whenever possible. If a teacher friend asks you to help decorate their classroom or a parent asks you to do individual tutoring with their child, don't feel obligated to say "yes." Ask yourself, "Will I still have time to prep for lessons, stay on top of grading, and get the personal time I need?"
Saying "no" doesn't make you a bad person.
Looking for misplaced papers and moving clutter around your desk can eat into your time. So designate a place for everything. Invest in classroom storage, like trays for homework, filing cabinets for student work, and bins and shelves for classroom supplies.
Use color coding to help you organize at a glance. Different-colored file folders can separate lesson plans, student worksheets, and test/quiz papers. You can even use different-colored trays on your desk for students' finished, late, or incomplete assignments.
Try to prepare for lessons the week before. Last-minute work is usually stressful and almost never enjoyable. Do your work in batches. If you're preparing one review game, write all of them for the rest of the month.
Before you leave your classroom each day, make a list of the top 3 things you'll do the next morning so you can start the day off right.
A few additional considerations
Don't try to tackle all 8 ideas in one day. Pick one to work on today or this week. With some thought and effort each day, you can form time-saving habits that will help you get more done—and make your busy teacher life a little less crazy.
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The time you save on seatwork you can spend somewhere else, so you feel more prepared in less time.
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Old Spice and Bruce Campbell say Experience is Everything
Procter & Gamble has launched a series of Old Spice advertisements aimed at customers in their teens to early 20s, combining a sense of innuendo and old-fashioned charm. The TV ad currently doing the rounds introduces the theme, "Experience is Everything".
Bruce Campbell, known for his role as Ash in the Evil Dead movies (which he co-produced), alternates between sitting and striding round and round the edges of a map room, pontificating on experience…
"If you have it you don't need it. If you need it, you don't have it. If you have it, you need more of it. If you have more of it, you don't need less of it. You need it to get it. And you certainly need it to get more of it. But if you don't already have any of it to begin with, you can't get any of it to get started, which means you really have no idea how to get it in the first place, do you? You can share it, sure. You can even stockpile it if you like. But you can't fake it. Wanting it. Needing it. Wishing for it. The point is… if you've never had any of it… ever… people just seem to know."
The tagline: "Experience is Everything. Old Spice."
Click on the image below to play the Experience is Everything video.
"Experience is Everything" was developed at Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, by creative director/art director Monica Taylor, creative director/copywriter Mark Fitzloff, agency producer Niki Polyocan and account supervisor Daniela Escobedo.
Filming was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris at Bob Industries, Santa Monica, with producer Bart Lipton, executive producers TK Knowles, Chuck Ryant and John O'Grady, and director of photography Tami Reiker.
The ships painting was by Wayne White.
Editing was done by Avi Oron at Bikini Edit, New York City. Sound was designed by Chris Smith at Amber Music, Santa Monica. Telecine was done by Stefan Sonnefeld at Company 3, Santa Monica. Online editing was done by Verdi Sevenhuysen at The Syndicate, Santa Monica. Sound was mixed by Eric Stolberg at Digital One, Portland.
See my post on the Old Spice Experience Test and Training.
Filed under: Commercials, Old Spice, Procter & Gamble
Tagged: Amber Music, Bikini Edit, Bruce Campbell, Company 3, Dayton/Faris, Digital One, Jonathan Dayton, Tami Reiker, The Syndicate, Valerie Faris, Wieden+Kennedy
Location: USA


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Red Ball 5
Red Ball is a physics-based puzzle adventure where you control a little red rounded ball with a big smile and very cute eyes.
Red Ball 5
Red Ball 5
Red Ball is a physics-based puzzle adventure where you control a little red rounded ball with a big smile and very cute eyes.
The world the ball lives in is very simple. It usually consists of several platforms with yellow stars scattered all over the place. This is how the level 2 looks like. And if you find it way too easy, don't worry, it'll get harder.
By using the keyboard, your task is to move the ball, to the left and run, and to make it jump, until you collect all the stars from the level.
The chest keeps the secret so make sure to roll to it and collect your prize before you finish the level.
When you pick up the very last star from the screen, a door will open up wide and you will be able to walk into a next world. Awesome!
Just like in any other game, there are obstacles on your way. For example, watch out the cactus. He's a good fellow and he won't go after you, but try not to touch his sharp spikes. That hurts! Ouch!
The Cactus guy is not your only 'enemy'. There are other things to keep away from. The spider, spikes in the ground and many many other things. You must be very careful.
And don't forget. The door will open even though you haven't collected your chest prize. Always make sure to do so and then leave.